Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1020, John Wortman, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Wortman, John Sarah
No. 1020.
CONTENTS

278 New Jersey
Abah Wortman dec d John Wortman
died on the _____ of _____ in the State of N.J. who was a Sub Cond ble in the _____ commanded by Captain Sergeant of the _____ commanded by _____ Corporal in the Revolution Vows for { 12 mos War Master { 2 " Sub " N.J. Line { 4 " Sgt " { 1 " Corp
Inscribed on the Roll of Trenton at the rate of 363 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831 & Cogg 15 th March 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of March 1854, and sent to Charles G. McChesney to the 4 th of _____ Newton annual allowances ending _____ N.J.
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd W. H. Wightman Clerk, Vol. 2, Page 365

Act of July 4, 1836 State of New Jersey Somerset County
On this twentieth day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. Personally appeared before the Subscriber, one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County and State aforesaid. John D. Wortman a resident of Bedm- inster in the County and State aforesaid in the sixty second year of his age. Who being first duly sworn according to law- doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836. That he is the son of Sarah Wortman widow of John Wortman. Who was engaged in the war of the Revolution in different capacities as he has heard his father tell and also his mother - and which he believes to be true. That his father served in Capt. Jacob Ten Eyck's company of Somerset militia in the service of the United States in the early part of the Revolution. That soon after his said father was appointed a Conductor of teams or Wagon Master in the service of the United States, as he believes was appointed by John Steaks a Dep Quarters Master General in the service of the United States - who resided only a short distance from the said John Wortman. Declarant resides on the same farm where his father died in the Revolution. He had often heard his father speak of his Brigade of Wagons - carting flour and all kinds of provisions to the army - at different places, at Morristown - Somerville, New Brunswick - Pluckemin Basking Ridge and other places. That his Brigade of teams often tarried all night at his house while on their way to the army at Morristown and other places, his father often

Spoke of having at one time two pails full of Silver dollars to pay the teamsters of his Brigade from what he has heard his father and mother say and as he verily believes his said father remained in the Quarter Master department as conductor of Waggons - till the close of the war. His father left a large quantity of old papers, Receipts, Vouchers &c all of which have been destroyed, as they were supposed to be worthless. He further declares that his mother Sarah Wortman was married to John Wortman (being his second wife) on the ninth day of July A.D. Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven. as recorded in the family Bible in the handwriting of his father which record is attached and which is true. That the said John Wortman died on the twenty fifth day of August A.D. Eighteen hundred and Seven - which Bible record of his said death is also correct. That Sarah Wortman his widow - who did not marry again - died on the fifteenth day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. Leaving the following named children her surviving viz. This declarant, John D. Wortman. Abie Voorhees, Christiana Varnest, Isabel Stevens, and Mary Lacy. all of whom apply for such amount of pension as was their said mother's due at the time of her death for the services of her husband. Attached is a muster roll of Capt Jen Eyck Reg t as well as other vouchers bearing his father's name in his proper handwriting. Never knew any other John Wortman older than himself except his father in Somerset County. and attaches the best proof that can be obtained to sustain the claim. Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me - Isaac P. Lindsley Judge John D. Wortman
I certify on account of bodily infirmity the above declarant is unable to appear in open court & to me known as a person of credit and truth. Isaac P. Lindsley, Judge.

State of New Jersey
I Thomas S. Allison Register of the Prerogative Court of the State of New Jersey, now holder at Trenton in said State, do hereby certify that Satisfactory Evidence has been exhibited to said Court
That Sarah Wortman widow of John Wortman late of Redminster in the County of Somerset and State aforesaid - died at the foregoing named place in the year One thousand, Eight hundred and thirty eight, on the fifteenth day of March. - leaving the following named children only, her surviving, viz (Alla Voorhees,) John D. Wortman, Christiana Van Nest, Isabel Stephens and Margaret Losey.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of said Court at Trenton this twenty third day of September A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Thos S. Allison Register
The persons attesting these annexed papers are personally known to me as respectable and intelligent and entitled to full credit & belief
Thos S. Allison

State of New Jersey
Somerset County
Be it known that on the Nineteenth day of September A.D. 1858 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Somerset and State aforesaid personally appeared John Gallyee a resident of the Township of Bedminster in the County and State aforesaid to me personally well known as highly credible and who is at this time a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Plainfield in the Township aforesaid - Who being sworn sworn according to Law on his Oath saith - that he was a Neighbor to Sarah Wortman widow of John Wortman late of Bedminster County and State aforesaid deceased and was well acquainted with the said Sarah Wortman - and very well recollects that she died on the fifteenth day of March A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty eight for her made her Coffin and attended her funeral leaving the following named Children only - her surviving Viz Alle Voorhis (widow), Child of John Wortman by a former wife - John D Wortman, Christiana Van Nest Isabel Stephens and Margaret Losey.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me Jacob Losey Justice of the Peace
John Gallyee
(Signature of Jacob Losey)

State of New Jersey Somerset County ss
Be it known that on the nineteenth day of September A. D. 1853 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State afore said personally appeared, Alotta Wortman a resident of the Township of Bedminster in the County and State afore said to me personally known as highly credible. Who being duly sworn according to Law on her oath saith. that she was a neighbor to Sarah Wortman widow of John Wortman late of Bedminster County and State afore said deceased and was well acquainted with the said Sarah Wortman and very well recollects that she died on the fifteenth day of March A. D. Eighteen hundred and thirty eight, as she was with her during the most of the time of her last illness and attended her funeral - leaving the following named children only. her surviving VIZ. Alotta Wortman, widow, child of John Wortman by a former wife - John D Wortman - Christiana Van Nest Isabel Hopkins and Margaret Sorey - Alotta Wortman Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Jacob Sorey Justice peace

State of New Jersey Somerset County ss Be it known that on the 19 th day of September A.D 1853 before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the State and County aforesaid personally appeared Dr James B Van Derveer (a practicing physician) a person highly credible being duly sworn according to law upon his oath saith he is well acquainted with the family of John Wortman in Bridgewater in the State and County aforesaid deponent saith he attended Sarah Wortman (Widow of John) in her last sick- ness and that she died March 15 th 1838 depo- nent further states that the aforesaid John Wort- man has five children still living viz Alle Wortman (a widow) a child by his former wife and John B Wortman and Christianne Van Nest and Isabel Stevens and Margaret Losey all the five named children living in the State and County aforesaid
Sworn to and subscribed James B. Van Derveer before me the day and year above written
Samuel Allen J.P.

July the 9 th 1777 then I was married John Wortman to Sarah Hoffman  Born 1757  March 4 th fine year May 20 th 1778 was Born Margaret Wortman  November  September the 23 rd 1779 was Born Rachel Wortman November 11 th day 1781 was Born Rebekah Wortman March the 7 th 1784 was Born Christina the 2 nd Wortman July the 20 th 1786 was Born Esabell Wortman Margaret Wortman departed her Life the 14 th of February 1787 December 28 1789 was Born John Deyee Wortman October the 11 th 1795 was Born Margaret Wortman August the 25 th Day one thousand eight hundred and seven then departed John Wortman his Life 1807 the father of the above mentioned Children Aged Seventy six years and nine months and nine Days
Rebekah Vanduyne Wife of John Vanduyne Departed this Life September Sixth 1821 Aged 39 Years 9 Months 26 Days Rachel Blair wife of Robert Blair Departed this Life June 25 1828 aged 49 years 7 Months    1807     74     1723     1807     77     1730   
  1860     1854     186   
  1807     77     1730   

then was married... Sarah was Born September the 12th in the year 1732 about 1755 about 30 years of age in the month of June the 11th 1779 then departed this life then was Born Christina wortman June the 8th Monday 1757 January 3rd 1779 then was Born John wortman June the 10th 1758 about 10 months old then departed this life in May 1758 October the 2nd Sunday 1760 then was Born Mary wortman
August Thursday the 9th day 1764 then was Born Sarah wortman
June Thursday the 11th day of June 1767 then was Born Belter wortman
December the 19th day Tuesday 1769 then was Born Elisabet wortman
January 1773 is geboren Alie wortman 8th day
February the 8th 1777 then departed Sarah the Mother of these children her life Christina then departed her life the

June 18 th 1781. M rs J. B. Kenick be pleased to the bearer hereof have that small matter for which am in debt as if you will oblige you. Friend John Wortman paid 0 12: 0
 March 28 th 1783 Received of Francis Heugamann By the hands of Jacob Ben Eick for the sum of Sixteen Shillings and 9 pence and 3/3 far on a bill of the admty of John Rheinbeck Esq. By me 16-9 3-3 16-9 1 100.0 3-3 13 1.10.0 7 
 April the 18 th 1883 judgment against William McDonald in favour of Benjamin Brubaker interest for 2 years Oct 3-12:45 9 = 11 £ 4-2-3  Pr Please to pay Mr Brubaker this sum which is due to him from Wm McDonald and his K keep will be a discharge against the act of John Condit   To Jacob G. Elyak from your affec Father April 18 1882 

Recd of Mr. John Workman Six Hundred & Fifty Dollars on of Wheat Bought for use of the States —
20 June 1777
James Duyckinck

State of New Jersey
Be it known that on the 30 th day of November A.D. 1852, before the subscribed a Master in the Court of Chancery of said State, duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Alle Voorhees of Somerville in the County of Somerset and State aforesaid in the Eightieth year of her age, known to me as a person of credibility and truth - who being duly sworn according to law on her oath saith That she is the daughter of John Wortman deceased who always lived, and died in the Township of Bedminster, in the County of Somerset and State aforesaid, never knew or heard of any other John Wortman than her father, older than herself.
She very well recollects hearing her father repeatedly tell of serving in Capt. Jacob Ten Eyck's Company of Somerset Militia as a non commissioned officer in the Service of the United States in the early part of the Revolution. She also distinctly remembers her father was Captain of a Brigade of Wagons in the Service of the United States. She very well recollects that the drivers or teamsters would often stop and remain all night at her father's house: the wagons were loaded with provisions for the Army. She well remembers seeing her father pay his men at his house - saw at different times large quantities of gold, silver and paper money on the table - at one time she took a small yellow piece of gold off the table, her father threatened to whip her unless she put it back - which frightened her very much - he was then paying his drivers. Her father would often call going to - and from the different posts when the army was, at Morristown, The Park, Somerville - New Brunswick.

and other plans. their house was often filled with soldiers - sleeping upon the floors at night. She is well acquainted with her father's hand writing. which is his on the libel record - attached, also his signatures to the following Vouchers attached N o 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Deponent is a daughter of John Wortman by his first wife. Her father the said John Wortman died on the twenty fifth day of August A.D. Eighteen hundred and seven. And Sarah Wortman his widow died on the fifteenth day of March A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty eight: leaving five children only, viz - Abbe Voorhees, John D. Wortman, Isabel Stevens, Christiana Vanest and Margaret Losey. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Abbe Voorhees
Charles H. M c Chesney
No. 6. 6.

State of New Jersey Somerset County ss
On this 30 th day of November A.D. 1852, before the Subscribed a Master in Chancery (duly authorized by law to administer oaths) personally appeared James Ten Eyck a resident of North Branch in the County of Somerset and State aforesaid in the eightieth year of his age, to me known as a person of creditability and truth - who being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith That he was well acquainted with John Wortman who resided about three miles from deponents. He had always understood and believes that the said John Wortman was a Wagon Master in the war of the Revolution. Whose Brigade carried provisions &c to the different posts where the army was laying. And that he was the same John Wortman who was a militia man in deponents father's Company - Capt Jacob Ten Eyck's. That the said John Wortman died upwards of forty years ago, and that his widow remained with John D. Wortman her son till her death, it being the old homestead. Also remembers her maiden name was Harriott, and it was the general belief throughout the Country - that he was a Wagon Master in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war.
Sworn to and subscribed this 30 th day of November 1852 James Ten Eyck
Charles G. McChesney
W. C. C.

To whom it may concern
This certifies that I am personally acquainted with John D. Wortman of Peapack Township in the County of Somerset & State of New Jersey, who has signed the foregoing declaration & know him to be a person of credibility & truth & that his statements may be relied upon as true. The witnesses James Tindall & Alie Wortman are also highly respectable persons & entitled to full credit. I have resided in the same County with them for nearly twenty Years. February 1. 1853 House of Reps. G. H. Brown
This certifies that I am a native of the County of Somerset and lived in it the greater part of my life, and am personally acquainted with John D. Wortman and James Tindall above mentioned; and I fully concur with Mr. Brown as to their standing and credit. They are both highly respectable and of great integrity. Peapack Feb. 5. 1853.

State of New-Jersey.
I, THOMAS S. ALLISON, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that
Isaac P. Lindsley Esquire, before whom the within affidavit was taken,
was, at the time of the doing thereof, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of in said state, duly commissioned and sworn; that full faith and credit are to be given to his official attestations, and that the signature thereto is in the proper handwriting of the said
Isaac P. Lindsley Esq
In testimony whereof , I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton, in said state, this fifth day of February A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
Thos. S. Allison
Secretary of State.

State of New-Jersey.
I, THOMAS S. ALLISON, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that Charles G. McChesney Esquire, before whom the within affidavits were taken,
was, at the time of the doing thereof, a Master in Chancery duly authorized by law to administer oaths. in and for the county of  State of New Jersey in said state, duly commissioned and sworn; that full faith and credit are to be given to his official attestations, and that the signatures thereto are in the proper handwriting of the said
Charles G. McChesney Esq
In testimony whereof , I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton, in said state, this fifth day of February A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
Thos. S. Allison
Secretary of State.

Act July 4. 1836. Sarah Wortman widow of John Wortman dec d . of New Jersey.
Charles M. Chesney Attorney. Trenton New Jersey.

J. Wortman
We the Subscribers do voluntarily enlist ourselves in the company of Capt Jacob Ten Eyck in the township of Bridgewater in the County of Somerset under the Command of Colonel Stephen Hunt and do promise to obey our Officers in such service as they shall appoint us agreeable to the rules and orders of the Provincial Congress. Witness our hands this twenty third day of June 1775. 3c. Cornelius Sadaam. John Wortman. Gilbert Lane.
A list of the men who went under me to Bergen the first time 3 mos & 27 ds July 8. 1776 to November. Gilbert Lane Sergt. 11. 6. 7 1/2. Cornelius Sadaam Corp. 11. 11. 13. 3 John Wortman 11. 6. 7 1/2
List of the men of Cap t Jacob Ten Eyck's Comp y Jan y . 17. 1777. Cornelius Sadaam Corp t went away 7 th day of February John Wortman Corp t Gilbert Lane went away 7 th February
State of New Jersey
I Thomas S Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts from papers headed as above named, as taken from and compared with the originals

on file in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this twenty- fifth day of February Eighteen hundred and fifty two.
W. L. Alston Secretary of State

A return of persons employed by me in the public service of the United States since the 2 d day May last, and time.
   Persons Names When paid Asst.ants Conductor of Wagons Sub Conductor of Wagons Wagons Hostlers     Peter Staats May 8 1   Arch t Van Norden " 1   John Wickman " 1 1   Alex r Trimley Apr r 2 1   D. Sharpe May 9 1   Alex r Negro " 1   Isaac Powell Apr r 2 1   Total 1 1 1 1 3  
I do certify the above return is just.
Bound Brook N.J.
May 9 th 1778
John Staats. D. 2. M. Genl.
Enclosed -
Return of Officers at Bound Brook 1 May. 1778
# Mr McC c explains that this was March in the original shown to Mr Waldo See letter of Feby 9. 1854

A list of printed certificates given by Sidney Berry A. Q. M to Sundry persons for money due the 1 st March 1780 in the Quarters Master General's Department of the Army.
   Date of Certificate Number of Certificate Persons named To whom given Amount in Dollars Ninetyths     1780   Feb 27 th 70 John Wortman N. M. 410 00   " 29 339 Do 76 00    Due from Oct 12. 1779. M c says
would indicate him W C from Sept 13. 79. Service as such to Aug 26. 1780 - Certig N o 559.
State of New Jersey
I Thomas Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts from Papers, headed as therein mentioned, as taken from and compared with the originals on file in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton this twenty first day of December. Eighteen hundred & fifty two. Tho. S. Allison. Secy of State

Secretary  Amount of Certificates in the Quarter Master General's Department received into the New Jersey State
   N o of Bouchers Date of Certificate N o of Certif. By whom signed To whom given Interest commenced Amount   Dolls 90 th     1858 August 25. 1780 460 Sidney Berry John Wortman April 7. 1780 382 30   2288 February 27 " 55 Do Do January 31 " 70 00   3749 October 21 " 559 Do Do August 26 " 120 00  
State of New Jersey
I Thomas S. Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from a Book headed as above, as taken from and compared with the Original on file in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this twenty ninth day of January Eighteen hundred and fifty three
Thos. S. Allison, Sec y of State

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
November 10, 1934.
F. Worth Gardner, 192 Freeman St., Woodbridge, N. J.
Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1020, it appears that John Wortman, while residing at Bedminster, Somerset County, New Jersey, enlisted June 23, 1775 and served as a private and corporal in Captain Jacob Ten Eyck's Company, Colonel Stephen Hunt's New Jersey Regiment until in February 1777.
Soon after this he was appointed Conductor of Teams and served as such until the close of the War.
He died at Bedminster, New Jersey, August 25, 1807, aged seventy six years, nine months and nine days.
Soldier married July 9, 1777, for his second wife, Sarah Harriott, who was born in 1757 and she died March 15, 1838.
at home, John Wortman Bedminster N. Jersey

Soldier's children by second wife-
  Margret  born  May  30, 1778,  died Feb. 17, 1787.    Rachel  "  September  23, 1779,  married Robert Blair, she died June 25, 1828.    Rebekah  "  November  11, 1781,  married John Van Duyn, she died Sept. 6, 1821.    {Christena        {Christiana  "  March  7, 1784,  married Vannest.    Isabel  "  July  20, 1786,  married Stevens or Stephens    John Deryce  "  December  28, 1789.     Margret  "  October  11, 1795.   
In 1853, the following children were allowed pension on account of the services of their father- Alle Voorhees, aged seventy nine years, child by first wife; John D.; Christiana Vannest; Isabel Stevens or Stephens; Mary Loey or Losey.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
I did not use the 2 nd page of family record- as it was so indistinct and could not be connected in any way.
asked by miss Wilson.
The claim of Charity Wortman, widow of John Wortman $100- was allowed, but it is evident- the service Charity claims for, is that of John Wortman's service- no way to straighten it out now.

Rev War
1924-Nov. 10- Hist to F. North Gardner-See letter in John Wortman W100-aws.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10200
Sarah Wortman and widow of John Wortman.
2 nd wagon master, Rev. War.
3 rd Sub.
4 th Serf.
1 st Corp.
Act: July 4, 1836.
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 352.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

W. File 1020
Sarah Wortman, wid John Wortman.
autograph Roll of volunteers in Capt. Jacob Ten Eyk's co. of Bridgewater, Somerset Co., under Col. Stephen Hunt signed June 23, 1775, has been taken from this case for the pur- pose of transferring same to the War Dept. at some future time; and may be found in safe, in the room of the Chief of Old War and Navy Div.
U. S. War Dept. June 3, 1903 Oct. 27. 1903

State of New Jersey Somerset County ss
Be it known that on the twelfth day of January A. D. 1854 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid personally appeared Anne Suten a resident of the township of Bedminster in the county and state aforesaid, aged eighty six years and three months old - who being duly sworn - according to law, on her oath saith, That she was born and brought up in the township - aforesaid and has alway lived in the same neighborhood - within about two miles of the residence of old John Wortman of the Revolution She well recollects that John Wortman was Wagon Master and engaged in the service of the united states in the Revolution, her father George Suten was also engaged in the service in Capt. Jacob Ten- Eyck's company of militia. That she never knew any other John Wortman - than the one who was engaged in the service as above stated - That he was the husband of Sarah Wortman both of whom are deceased - that their son John D. Wortman now resides on the homestead less than one mile from deponent; besides what deponent recollects herself - she often and often heard her father and old John Wortman talk about the occurrences and exploits of the war of the Revolution. Recollects when the Regu- lars, the British soldiers passed the schoolhouse where she was at the time - saw her father go - out with his musket and knapsack many and many a time - saw all the men of the neighborhood repeatedly going out and coming

home with their muskets and knapsacks. The American army was quartered near Pluck- -aminn - about a mile and a half from her fathers house - Saw John Wortman with his teams was passing by her fathers house day after day - also by the school house going to and from the Army. I now to and subscribed her the day and year above written. Anne X Wirtan before me mark
Haron J. Wirtan In presence of George Wilson John Van Eyck
I hereby certify that I am personally well acquainted with Anne Wirtan the above respondent - that she is a highly credible person - that her recollection is good, and mind clear - and have full faith in her statements - have known her upwards of twenty years.
And I further certify that I am not concur- -red either in the prosecution of the claim of the heirs of John Wortman deceased or interested therein.
Haron J. Wirtan J. P.

State of New Jersey } ss Somerset County }
On the 12th day of January A.D. 1854, before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Personally appeared Bulif Van Pelt a resident of Bridgewater in the County and State aforesaid, a person of credibility and truth to me personally well known for upwards of thirty years - who being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith, That he is a pensioner of the United States for services performed in the war of the Revolution - most of which service was performed under Capt. Jacob Ten Eyck, and lived within call of said Captain Ten Eyck, was well acquainted with John Wortman who carried provisions to the army at different places - especially at Pluckamin where he recollects he received his rations from his Brigade.
That he was born and brought up in the County of Somerset and now resides near to the place where Capt. Ten Eyck lived and within three miles of the residence of John Wortman who was in the service as a Master. That he never knew any other John Wortman but that one of the Revolution and his son John D. Wortman, now residing on the old place or home stead - where the Master lived.
Sworn and subscribed the day } Bulif his Van Pelt and year above written mark
Baron J. Auten
Witness present (11) Justice of the Peace
Abraham Van Pelt
John Ten Eyck

State of New-Jersey.
I, THOMAS S. ALLISON, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that
Aaron Stanton Esquire, before whom the within affidavits were taken,
was, at the time of the doing thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Somerset in said state, duly commissioned and sworn; that full faith and credit are to be given to his official attestations, and that the signature thereto was in the proper handwriting of the said
Aaron Stanton Esq r
In testimony whereof , I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton, in said state, this thirty first day of January A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty four
Thos S Allison
Secretary of State.

Sm
Dear
FREE
L. P. Waldo
Comm ee of Pensions
Washington
Oct 26.

V o 7,975
Sarah Wortman dec. Widow of John N D
Cha s G. M c Greney Sep 7/1853 Same @ Octo 4/1853
Hon J. R. Thomson Mar 9/54
act July 4/1836

Aug. 18, 1853.
Set in case of the heirs of Sarah Norton, widow of John.
N. J.
Act. 4 July, 1836.
Chas. G. McChesney Trenton, N. J.
W. A. H. [?]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Dr. The United States
To Moore Thurman for Disbursements in the Quarter Master Generals Department.
   Date 1780 No. of Vouch rs When paid Dolls 90 ths     April 28 58 John Kramer M.M. Team hire 780 60   May 6 73 " " Services as Wagon Master 180 00   June 30 118 " " Wages of Wagoners 106 60  
State of New Jersey
I Thomas S. Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from a paper headed as above, as taken from and compared with the original, or file in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have herein to set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton this twentieth day of March Eighteen hundred and fifty four
Thos. S. Allison Sec y of State

Additional March 1854

"Return of the names of officers employed in the Q. M. Genl. and Forage Departments, by Daniel Marsh Q. M. at Rahway. Together with the names of the places of their abode. Rank and pay. 1779." (Endorsed) "Return of officers acting in Middlesex County, under the direction of Daniel Marsh Q. Master. August 1779."
   Names, Rank and Abode Pay per Month dollars Rations per day Subsistence per Month dolls     Joseph Stansbury, W.M. Rahway 80 1 10   Ino. Williams D o at D o 80 1 10  
State of New Jersey.
I Thomas S Allison Secretary of State, of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract of an original paper, headed and endorsed as above, as taken from, and compared therewith, now on file in my office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton in said State, this thirty first day of January A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
Thos. S. Allison Sec y of State

Washington City
11 Feb 1854
My Dear Sir
I have received the enclosed documents relating to a claim for pension, in the case of Sarah Wortman of New Jersey, which I am requested to hand to you.
Very respectfully
In osth
MONMOUTH
Hon. P. Waldo
Comm. Pensions

Han L P. Waldo

John Wirtman Private & Corporal - in Capt cy Jacob Ten Eyck Company
July 8. to Nov 1776 at Bergen (mtd as 4 = 00 Jan 17 to Feb 7, 1777. - 20
After this date his name is not found on Jacob Ten Eyck's Rolls See copies in Comm ee mss
Sub Conductor of Team (mtd - March 2, paid to May 1 - 1778. 2 =
Feb 27, 1780 W. Ar. Rec d pay $410 -
" 29 " " " " " 75
(The above pay may have been due a long while)
1780 Jan 31 " " " " 70 -
" April 7 " " " " 382.30
" Aug 26 " " " " 120 -
due when Int l commenced
Alle Voorhus - recollects at 10 or 11 years of age seeing his father pay his teamsters (suffered - in 1782) says he was W Ar to the close of the Rev - notoriously known - throughout the County that he was - W-haster - Papers of a Public -

Character never learned, see John D. Wortman declaration - Considered useless
N. J. cases
Henry Southard Jund 7, 1832 W. M. $320 Increased to 600 M rs M c Callough Same act 320 Increased to 600 John Abbott Same act 320 Increased to 600 Thomas Douglass Same act 320 died without heirs no increase
Act of 1838
Mary Mershon widow of Andrew increased to 600 Hannah Miller " " Clearwater " 600
Act 1848
Hannah Davis widow of David 600 Nick s Peterson 1832, 6. mrs — 150
The above are N. J. cases except the latter
The claim is certified by Gov. Voor- Hance & H. Brown Sec
Attest by H. G. M c Cluskey Sep 28/58

Sarah Wortman
N.Y. - Dec 36
Mineola W.S.
C.O.
L P Ward
com. Penton
Wachovia

The additional proof - the afft of Anne Anten, & Relief Van Pelt. goes far to establish identity. The certificate of Secy Allison shows what wages were paid to Stansberry and Williams as Waggon Masters.
I dissent from one inference in the letter of 4 th Oct r last. which is that the words " and time " indicate that the service was not continuous.
The caption referred to assumes and purports that the table below gives the men's time . Upon the assumption that the service was not continuous, the table does no such thing; but assuming that it was continuous, the column headed
"When paid" - and showing that some were paid on the 8 th - 1 st - 2 d - and 9 th , respectively, should be taken as showing the time , estimating from the 2 d of May of the previous year, according to the caption.
In no other way can it be made to appear that the table shows what the caption says it does.

Original papers to be expanded and if necessary take up into return correspondence.
J. M.

Pension Office March 9 th 1854.
Sir:
The additional proofs in support of the application of Sarah Wortman, deceased, widow of John, of New Jersey, under the act of July 4 th 1836, have been examined.
Mr. McChesney takes the ground that the payments certified were for service; yet the testimony of the claimant's daughter goes to show that Wortman paid the teamsters under his direction. If he can furnish any test by which the payments can be distinguished as for service, he will relieve this part of the case from doubt. He also assumes that the returns were bi-monthly. Will he not furnish a copy of the resolutions establishing a requisition of the kind? The attorney is Ch. G. McChesney, Esqr. of Trenton.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your Obt. Servt,
Hon. John R. Thomson, W. S. Senate.
Edward Commissioner.

Pension Office, October 4 th 1853.
Sir:
I have given the case of Sarah Wortman, deceased, widow of John, of New Jersey, Act July 4 th 1836, a personal and careful examination, and am constrained to adhere to the decision heretofore made to yourself. A John Wortman was a private, a corporal, and a sub-conductor of teams, and a wagon master. But I do not conceive that it has been made sufficiently clear that the John Wortman, who did render the above-mentioned service was the father of the applicants. In other words, the proof of identity is not sufficient. Then, if this objection to its admission did not exist, I am not able to compute the service upon the evidence on file. That the service was not continuous, is evident from the fact that he was sub-conductor in 1778, and wagon master in 1780. How long he was sub-conductor, the record does not show; that he was not in that capacity from 2 d May, 1777, to 1 st May, 1778, is to be inferred from the heading of the certificate, which says: "A return of persons employed by me in the public service of the United States, since the 2 d day of May last, and time . (The underscoring.

is mine.) If he had gone into service 2 d May, 1777, and remained until 1 st May, 1778, why are the words "and time"? He received upwards of $1,000 in the year 1780. It cannot be admitted that so large an amount of money was paid him for his own services alone. I regret that I cannot agree with you as to the character of the proof filed, and any future explanation or statement from you will be candidly considered.
I am, respectfully, Your, Obt. Svt, L. M c Millan Commissioner.
Dr Charles G. McChesney, Trenton, N.J.

Trenton N Jersey February 9, 1854.
Sir
You will receive additional evidence in the case of Sarah Wortman deceased, widow of John Wortman, through Hon John H. Thomson Senator from N. J. I consider the proof of identity fully established. And the only difficulty now appears, computation of Service, which I will endeavor to explain as clearly as possible. I would call the Commission notice to an error in the 17 th line of his letter. The certificate should say, "John Wortman, Sub Conductor, from 2 d March to May 1, 1778," The return bears date "May 9, 1778". The Ap t & M ts were required to make Returns every two months, and in 1780 every month, we can find no Returns to show how long he served as Sub Conductor before or after that date. By certif. N o 339, he received a certif e of pay as W. Mr. for $76 - Interest commenced Oct. 12, 1779, when it must have been due.
John Wortman's name is signed to an original enlistment - also to the Bible Record and 3 Receipts, by comparison his identity will clearly appear - as Private and Corporal from July 8, 1776 to February 1777, under Capt. Jacob Ten Eycks, Certif e on file making Service about 5 months after which his name ceases on the Rolls (copy in your office)
2 d .
John Wortman, June 20, 1777, was in Public Service See Voucher N o 4. Capacity not stated over

3 rd
John Wortman Sub Conductor of Teams March 2 d to May 1. 1778. Two months.
4 th
John Wortman received Certif N o 70, for Services prior to Feb 27, 1780. "for money due" see Certif. $410.00
also * N o 339. Feb. 29, 1780 (Interest from Oct. 12, 1779.) 76.00 Making pay for 6 Months prior to Feb 29, 1780. $ 2486.00
Soc. trans.
Certif N o 55. Feb 27, 1780. Interest from Jan'y 31, 1780 $ 70.00 " " 460 Aug. 25, " " " April 7, " 382.30 " " 559. Oct. 21 " " " Aug t 26 " 120.00 Pay from Feb 29 to Oct 21 1780. Over 7 Mo s  572.30
5 th
Amount of Pay to W Masters in 1779. was $80 pr Mo See Certif N o 2 attached to additional evidence
6 th Summary as follows
Private and Corporal to Feb 1777, 5 months Sub Conductor of Teams " Mays 1778, 2 " W Master up to " Feb 29, 1780, 6 " " D o " Oct. 21, " 7 " " sh d be from Feb to 26 th Augt 1780
Col John Neilson was appointed Dep'y Dr Ma Genl of N.J. in place of Moore Furman resigned Some time in the Summer or Autumn of 1780.

Col James Neilson, Son of the Def d Ex d M d Genl l — informs me his house with all his papers were destroyed by fire since the Revolution — of course no further service would appear — but the inference is strong that he was Wagon Master to the close of the war. a period not less than three or four years, and few if any W o Masters admitted from N. J. at the rate of $600- pr annum, & did it more service than John Wortman
John Van Eyck Wagon has the claim in hand for the heirs, at his solicitation my name was used as Attorney being better known at the department.
Gov r Voorhies knew John Wortman well, was a man of high character and testified to the character of the witnesses from personal know- ledge — See his certificate as well as Hon G. H. Brown late of the House of Rep s N. J.
I thank you for the kindness expressed in your letter to me, accompanying this, that you would "caudidly consider any future explanation or statement I might make." All of which is respectfully submitted.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your Ob t Serv t
Charles G. M c Chesney
Hon
L. P. Waldo
Comm ee of Pensions
Washington

* Certif. N o 339. I find in Book N o 2. of Certificates Paid into the New Jersey Treasury issued by the Dr M c Genl l Dept. - Voucher 3750. date 29 Feb y 1780 Signed by Sidney Berry. A 2 sh l G d - given to John Wortman - "Interest Commenced" 12. th October 1779. Amount in dolls 76.00..
The Certif. is already on file - (except the time when Interest Commenced) @ G d M c C. -

Trenton New Jersey Feb 5, 1853.
Sir
The heirs of Sarah Wortman late of the County of Somerset and State of N. J. deceased claim on behalf of their mother - the amount of pension due her at the time of her death for the services of her husband John Wortman in the Revolutionary war as Wagon Master in the service of the United States. Respectfully refers the Comm ee of Pensions - to the Declaration of John D. Wortman her son - and proof - Alle Voorhees the daughter by a former marriage now in her 81 st year of her age. and James Ten Eyck Esq. son of last Jacob Ten Eyck in the 81 st year of his age - who resides within three miles of John Wortman. Identity refers to the handwriting on the Bill record - also on the enlistment in June 1775. of last Jacob Ten Eyck's original muster roll at the bottom of the 2 d Column of names and also to three receipts, bearing John Wortman's signature. The 4 th Receipt signed "James Dugerkineck" who was a "Miller" at whose Mills the Br. M ty Dept ee kept much grain. Shows that John Wortman was then in Public service June 20 - 1777. The handwriting to all these Receipts and Vouchers - are attested by John D Wortman and Alle Voorhees

The certificates will be corrected"> The certificates will show that John Wortman was in the service nearly three years. By the Return of John Staats Dep Br the Genl for N.J. John Wortman was paid for services in the War from May 1. 1778. John Wortman was in service in Oct 1780. His name is not found on least David Ten Eyck's Rolls after January 1777. See list of state's certificates at N.J.
Hon George H. Brown now a member of Congress certifies to the high character of the parties whom he has known for nearly twenty years - residing near them.
Ex Govt Koon has known the parties all his life (he is over 70 years of age) and a resident of the same neighborhood - till a few years since he moved to Trenton. he certifies to their high moral character for truth and integrity, all of whom are members of the Dutch Reformed Church in which John D. Wortman is an Elder or Deacon. All of which is respectfully submitted
Your Obedt Servt Charles G. M c Clurey
Attorney
Hon J. B. Heath Comm ee of Pensions

Brief of the case of Sarah West- man, 1836. N9

Pension Office Octo 3 1853
In the case of Sarah Wortman dec d widow of John of N.J. Act July 4 1836. I find a claim set up by the children for the services of John as a private in the early part of the war and as a Wagon-Master for over two years. Among the original papers sent. I find a receipt to Wortman for $650 00 for wheat bought for the use of the states, dated 20 June 1777, - By Certificate of Secy of State of NY given him in Cap Lee Elych's Co 23 June 1775, - In service from 8 July to November 1776, $11,6.7 1 / 2 , - In service May 17 1777, "A return of persons employed by me in the public service of the United states since the 2 o day of May last, and time ," May 1 Mrs Wortman Sub Conductor of Wagens, dated May 8 1778, signed John Staats D ll Genl, on a list of printed certificates showing money due 1 st March 1780 in the 2 ll Genl's Dept. Mrs Wortman Will rec d Feby 27 1780 $410, Feby 29 $76, - "Amount of certificates in the Quarters Master General's Department received into the New Jersey State Treasury!" Mrs Wortman's name has opposite it April 7 1780 $382, 30, Jany 31 1780 $70, Aug 21 1780 $120, This is said to be when interest commenced. -

To identify him with this service, we have the Affidavit of Alle Voorhees, 80 years old now, a daughter by a former wife, Certified to be credible, says she never knew or heard of any Mr Wortman, except her father, older than herself, often heard him tell of serving in Capt Lee Ely's Co, as a non commissioned officer, early part of the war, she distinctly recollects that he was a Capt of a Brigade of Wagoners, Drivers would often stop at his house & remain all night, will recollect seeing him pay his men, saw at different times large quantities of gold, silver & paper money on his table, once took a small piece of gold, her father was angry, - Also, an affidavit of James Lee Ely, 80 years old now, Certified to be credible, always understood Wortman was a Wagon Master and that he served in his father's Co - Have G H Brown & Geo Voorhees certify to the credibility of the witnesses, - Several difficulties present themselves to my mind, sufficient to induce me to suspend the case, - Alle Voorhees alone has pretends to know any thing of the service, she was between the ages of 7 & 10 when the events occurred which she attempts to describe, I think she was too young to know for what her father was paying men, even if it is admitted that she can recollect such an event at all, And at that age a hundred dollars would probably appear to be a

very large sum, I can not give much weight to her testimony, If the receipt for wheat shows any thing, it shows him in the Company, Department, but it shows nothing, He may have sold the wheat as a private individual, How long he was in service in 1775 the Record does not show, He was nearly 4 months in service in 1776. It is not shown how long he was in service in 1777, unless he be allowed from July 17 1777 to Feb 7, 1777 when Gilbert Lane went away , I cannot find a Sub Conductor is entitled to Lieutenants pay - But how long he was in that grade is not shown, can it be inferred that he was so from 2 d May 1777 to 1 st May 1778? I think not, if such was the case why say any thing about the "time" in the return? Shall it be taken for granted that the $486, paid him in Feb 1780, was for his own services? This would be liberal, but hardly safe, why not suppose it was to pay the teasers which all Vets have seen him paying? It is not shown for what services the $572.30 was in July, April & Aug 1780 was paid him, - If the widow has in the absence of the Record affected for the service as is done by her children, I difficult and such evidence presented as over now, I should be disposed to look more favorably upon it, but she did not do so, though she lived long enough after the

the passage of the act to have done so. It is also, some what surprising that the children have slept so long upon their rights.
Triflett

Sarah Wortman deed widow of John New Jersey
Act July 4. 1836.
Admitted 12 mos master Wagon cond r (at \frac{1}{2} of $50 per mo) $ 300.00 2 mos Sub cond r 40.00 4 mos Ser gt 20.00 1 mo Corporal 3.66
at $363.66
per annum, from Mar 4. 1831 to Mar 15. 1838. when she died.
Certificate payable to John D. Wortman Christiana Van Nest Isabel Stephens & Margaret Losey, her only surviving children.
Agent
Chas G. McChesney Trenton N. J.

Brief in the case of Sarah Wortman, decd, widow of John County and State of New Jersey act July 4. 1836
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service - Documentary and N J rolls Marriage - Record Deaths and names of surviving children } Parol and certified
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Advised with the Commissioner
Name and residence of Agent
Chas G. McChesney Trenton N Jersey
S. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

Trenton N.J. August 15, 1859
Sir
In February past I forwarded to the Pension Department the Declaration of John D. Wortman of Somerset County N.J. with accompanying papers for a pension under act of July 4, 1836 for the heirs of Sarah Wortman widow of John Wortman a Wagon Master of the Revolution.
The papers contained the certificates of Hon G H Brown and Gov Vroom to the character of the Witness &c
Gov Vroom is our Minister to Berlin and will sail on his Mission on the 27th inst - he is a native of that County and lived near to old John Wortman and will cheerfully give any further information if deemed necessary, before he leaves for Europ. If at all consistent with your Rules I would be happy to have a decision before he departs
Very respectfully yours & etc
Charles G. M c Chesney
Hon L. P. Waldo Comm r of Pensions