Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19664, Cornelius Wyckoff, Continental (New Jersey)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (New Jersey)
Nyckoff, Cornelius Nyckoff, Alice.
N. 19664
CONTENTS

Reported
Rate of death not on a3 -
661 New York City. Alice Wyckoff widow of Cornelius Wyckoff who served in the Revolutionary war, as a priv. of Dragoons
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13. day of July 1848 and sent to
Pierre M. Irving New York 32 Wall St
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 240 Vol. 4,

Application of Peter A. Jay Esq. to Ben. Morris Esq. City of New York
11859 New York
Corn. Wychoff  Wyckoff of New York in the state of New York aw May 21. 07 who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Shoylan of the D. Dragoons line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 31 of March 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 of June 1819 and sent to Peter A. Jay Esq. New York
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $ 89. 29 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48. $ 137. 29
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Cornelius Wyckoff } a pensioner
Wyckoff
11. 859
Sept 1829
Large cursive letter 'G' or '6' on the left side of the page.
Faint, mirrored cursive text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page.

NEW-YORK MAYOR'S COURT.
In the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, held at the City-Hall, in and for the said City, before the Judges of the same Court, of June — term, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty
PRESENT the Honorable Peter Augustus Jay Esquire  Recorder of the City of New York City of New-York, ss. Be it Remembered , That on the twenty ninth day of June — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, in open court, the said court being a court of record for the city and county of New-York, according to the charter of the said city and the laws of the state of New-York, Cornelius Wychoff — aged fifty nine — years, resident in the city of New York, in the State of New York, United States of America who being first duly Sworn — according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: That is to say, that he enlisted as a private in the fourth Regiment of light Dragoons in the continental service commanded by Colonel Stephen Moylan was attached to the first troop of said Regiment under the command of Captain John Heard. He enlisted in said company in said Regiment at Trenton in the State of New Jersey for three years or during the War, on or about the twelfth day of June 1778 he proceeded after his enlistment to Valley Forge to learn his exercise and to ride where he remained about three months, joined his regiment at Rye Neck, from thence to Colchester, from thence in the fall of the year to Lancaster where they Quarters from thence in the Spring was marched to Philadelphia, from thence to Connecticut and wintered at Colchester from there the Spring following were called into the State of Pennsylvania and quartered the third winter in Lancaster in the Spring of 1781 he was discharged at Lancaster has received a pension since 31 st March 1818 at the usual times
and that his original declaration is dated the thirty first day of March — one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and that his pension certificate is No. 11. 859.
Cornelius Wychoff

AND I do solemnly Swear — that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed, to wit:
Real Estate ————— none
Personal Estate as follows, to wit —
  1 Mahogany beaureau  $ 10.00  2 Rag baskets  $ 1.50    1 do Tea Table  5.00  1 Set blinds  3.00    1 Cherry Table  2.00  And iron shovel & tongs  4.00    2 Looking Glasses  2.00  10 chairs  3.50    1 Small stand & candle sticks  0.50  1 Small wooden chest  0.25     $ 19.50   12.25       19.50       $ 31.75  
The Value of the whole of his property is $31.75 —
Declarant is a Baker by trade, and works some at his trade, but is unable to support himself, by his work in consequence of the infirmities of age —
Declarant has a wife Alice Wychoff and family consisting of two daughters. His wife is is fifty six years of age and is very weakly and infirm in consequence of Rheumatism is unable to do any work — his daughters are respectively aged eighteen and fourteen years of age — they assist in the house work of the family — the eldest is a mantua making by trade but is very weakly and subject to a violent cough and Phthisis — she is unable to do any thing to ward the support of the family — the youngest has no trade & does nothing towards the support of the family — Declarant is very poor and unable to live without his Pension the name of his eldest daughter is Hannah Wychoff the other Elizabeth Wychoff he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his country except by private or public charity —
Sworn in open court this 29th day of June 1820 Benj. J. Morris Clerk
Cornelius Wychoff

I, Benjamin Ferris Clerk of the city and county of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, Do hereby certify, That the foregoing Disposition and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court: and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is not exceeding fifty Dollars
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this Tenth day of August 1820
Benj Ferris

State of New-York, ss.
To the Hon. Richard Pitney
Recorder of the City of New-York, and one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record of the State of New-York.
The Declaration under Oath of Cornelius Wychoff — formerly a Soldier — engaged in the Service of the United States during the Revolutionary War, now a Citizen of the United States and resident of the City and County of New-York, respectfully sheweth.
THAT the said Cornelius Wychoff — intend sometime in the
Summer of the year D r 1778, in first Troop fourth regiment of light Dragoons capt d John Hurd Company col d Stephen Miland, commander and served about three years in said regiment under the continental establishment against the common enemy of the United States and was then honorably discharged from the army and that his discharge being as above last I am now about 59 years of age
And the declaration further sheweth, that the said Cornelius Wychoff is now a citizen of the United States, resides in the city of New-York, and is, by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support
Therefore the said Cornelius Wychoff — conceives himself entitled to the benefit of the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," approved 18th March, 1818, and requests your Honor will examine into the truth of the matter aforesaid, certify and transmit

the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War, to the end that such relief may be had in the premises, as is by law in such case made and provided. And in support of the facts above set forth, the said Cornelius Wyckhoff refers to the
Bath of John Johnston now resident in the City of New York and formerly in said Milands regiment
Cornelius Wyckhoff
City and County of New-York, ss. Cornelius Wyckhoff of the City and County of New-York, being duly sworn, saith, that the matters by him set forth in the foregoing Declaration, are in all respects just and true.
Sworn before me this 31 day of March 1818, }
P. Rike
Recorder of the City of New York
City and County of New-York, ss.
John Johnston
of the City of New York being sworn, saith, that he is well acquainted with
Cornelius Wyckhoff the above applicant & served in the same Regiment with him & that the facts stated by the applicant are true as he verily believes, —
Sworn before me this 31 day of March 1818 }
P. Rike
John Johnston
Recorder of the City of New York

State of New York City and County of New York
On this fourth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before me Judge of the Marine Court of the City of New York now sitting. Alice Wyckoff a resident of said City and County aged seventy-three years the twenty fifth of November last who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of The provision made by the act of Congress passed July seventh one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows That she is the Widow of Cornelius Wyckoff who was a private in the Revolutionary Army and a Pensioner under the act of eighteenth of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and drew his pension in person to the fourth of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty four and that she as his Widow drew the balance due him from the fourth of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty four to the twenty seventh day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty four the day on which he died. She further declares that she was married to the said Cornelius Wyckoff on the thirtieth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty three at the town of Reading County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey

by Esquire Prouner who is now deceased that her husband the aforesaid Cornelius Wyckoff died on the twenty seventh day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty four at the City of New York in the state of New York - and that she has remained his Widow ever since that period. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated - Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
J. M. Prouner Justice of the Peace -
Alice Alice Wyckoff
And this deponent the above applicant for the says that there is no record remaining of her marriage or was there any made within her knowledge
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written -
Alice Wyckoff
J. M. Prouner Justice of the Peace -

State of New York City and County of New York } ss
On this fourth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before John B. Scott Judge of the Marine Court of the City of New York now sitting Hannah Conover a resident of said City and County who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration -
That she is the sister of Alice Wyckoff the Widow of the late Cornelius Wyckoff a pensioner who died in the month of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty four that she is seventy one years of age that she was present when the said Cornelius and Alice were lawfully married by Esquire Pruner in the town of Reading County of Hunterdon and state of New Jersey in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three - that the said Alice Wyckoff continued to be the wife of the said Cornelius Wyckoff untill the time of his death that she is still the Widow of the above named Cornelius Wyckoff a pensioner
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
J. M. W. Johnson J. M. L. C. Hannah her Conover mark
City and County of New York ss.
I do hereby certify that the above extract is worthy of belief
4 th April 1858
J. M. W. Johnson J. M. L. C.
County of ...
reg

I John Barberie Clerk of the Marine Court of the City of New York do hereby certify that John B Scott is one of the Judges of the said Court and that the said Court is a Court of Record and that the signatures to the within affidavits are his genuine signatures and that the said affidavits were sworn to in Open Court
In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said Court This fourth day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
John Barberie

3526
4112
Alice Wykoff
Ad 27 Aug 1834 M 30 Apr 1783
Schuyler Private of Dragoons 2 years -
Jonathan Knapp Esq, New York -

State of New York Schoharie County
On this Seventeenth day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before me Nathan P. Tyler Judge of the Court of the County aforesaid Mary Conover a resident of the town of Blenheim and County aforesaid wife of Daniel Conover who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration. That she is well acquainted with Alice Wyckoff the Widow of the late Cornelius Wyckoff a pensioner who died in the month of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty four that she was present when the said Cornelius and Alice were lawfully married by Esquire Pruner in the town of Reading County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three that the said Alice Wyckoff continued to be the wife of the said Cornelius Wyckoff until the time of his death that she is still the widow of the above named Cornelius Wyckoff a pensioner sworn to and subscribed on
The day and year above writing Mary Conover
Before Me N. P. Tyler Judge &c.
I certify that Mrs. Mary Conover to me well known as a person of truth and veracity subscribed and made oath to the foregoing Affidavit & that she is of sound mind and her Statement entitled to full confidence
November 17th 1838 N. P. Tyler Judge of Schoharie County Court

State of New York Schenectady County Clerk's office ss.
State of New York
Schenectady County ss.
I William M. Holton Clerk of the County of Schenectady, Do hereby certify, that Nathan P. Tyle, whose signature before whom the within and annexed affidavits purport to have been taken, was on the day the taking bears date a Judge of Schenectady County court, and that I am am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature to the taking of said Affidavits, and the certificates thereunder written to be genuine. Given under my hand and Seal of office this 21 st day of November 1838.
William M. Holton Clerk.

State of New York Schoharie County
On this Seventh day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirtyeight personally appeared before me Nathan P Tyler Judge of the Court of the County aforesaid Daniel Conover a resident of the town of Blenheim and County aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration
That he is a brother of Alice Wyckoff the Widow of the late Cornelius Wyckoff a pensioner who died in the month of August one thousand eight hundred and thirtyfour that he was present when the said Cornelius and Alice were lawfully married by Esquire Pruner in the town of Reading County of Hunterdon and state of New Jersey in the year one thousand seven hundred and eightythree that the said Alice Wyckoff continued to be the wife of the said Cornelius Wyckoff until the time of his death that she is still the Widow of the above named Cornelius Wyckoff a pensioner Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before Me
N P Tyler Judge
Daniel Conover
I certify that Mr Daniel Conover to me well known as a person of truth and veracity subscribed and made oath to the foregoing Affidavit & that he is of the same mind and his statement entitled to full credit & belief November 17 th 1838.
N. P. Tyler Judge of Schoharie County Court

December 8, 1936
aw Cornelius Wyckoff W. 19664 BA-J/AWT
Mr. Franklyn Hogeboom Hotel Plaza Fifth Avenue at 59th Street New York City
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Cornelius Wyckoff, Revolutionary War soldier, born in Somerset County, New Jersey, and died August 27, 1834 in New York City.
The data which follow were obtained from pension claim, W. 19664, based upon the service of Cornelius Wyckoff in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
Cornelius Wyckoff enlisted in Trenton, New Jersey, June 13, 1778 and served as a private in Captain John Heard's 1st troop in Colonel Stephen Moylan's Fourth Regiment of Light Dragoons, and was discharged sometime in June, 1781 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 31, 1818, then aged about fifty-nine years and living in New York City. He died in New York City, August 27, 1834.
Cornelius Wyckoff married April 30, 1783 in

Reading, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Alice, who was born November 25, 1764, place not shown, nor are the names of her parents stated; her brother, Daniel Conover, was a resident of Blenheim, Schoharie County, New York in 1838.
The widow, Alice Wyckoff, was allowed pension on her application executed August 4, 1838, then living in New York City, where she continued to live in 1848.
The children of the soldier, Cornelius Wyckoff, and his wife, Alice, were referred to as follows- Hannah aged in 1820 eighteen years, Elizabeth aged in 1820 fourteen years, and Samuel C. Wyckoff was living in 1848, his age is not given.
Hannah Conover, sister of the widow, Alice Wyckoff, was seventy-one years old in 1838 and living in New York City, and Mary Conover and her husband, Daniel Conover, were both living in 1838 in Blenheim, New York. They were all present at the marriage of Cornelius Wyckoff and his wife, Alice.
Mrs. Hannah Knapp, niece of the widow, was living in 1843 at 175 Munroe Street, New York City. Jonathan Knapp was living in 1838 at 262 Division Street, New York City; it is not shown that he was related to the said Hannah Knapp.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of the person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Alice Wyckoff, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and give the following- Alice Wyckoff, widow of Cornelius Wyckoff Certificate # 661 Issued July 13, 1848 Rate $100. 00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 New York City Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
No.
19664
Alice Wyckoff
widow of
Cornelius Wyckoff
Pri Rev War
Act:
Feb 2d 48
Box: Vol.
M
Page
363
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1907 May 21. Heir. to Miss Belle Wyckoff ad.
1920, July 1 Heir to J. B. Wyckoff — EW
3. Nov. 30. Heir: li MM. S. Conde. MM. S.
Dec 8. Heir to Mr. Frank Hogeloom amg

New York 3026
Alice Wyckoff widow of Cornelius Wyckoff
who was a pensioner under the Act of March 1818 and who died on the 27. August 1834 of New York City in the State of N. Y. who was a Pr. Dragoon in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Noylan in the Penn. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 100 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of May 1839 and sent to Jonathan Knapf, New York
Arrears to the 4th of March 39 300.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 50.00 $350.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 109

1513
New York New York City
Alice Wyckoff
widow of Cornelius Wyckoff who was a Private of Dragoons in the Penn. line for 2 years
Ref. Aug 94
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of August, 1843 and sent to
Robt Bach
New York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 128.

mmh
November 30, 1923
Mrs. I. S. DeRonde 1 Oak St., Oneonta, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 19664 it appears that Cornelius Wyckoff enlisted in Trenton, New Jersey June 12, 1778 and served as a private three years in Captain John Heard's 1st Company, Colonel Stephen Moylan's Fourth Regiment of Light Dragoons.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 31, 1818 while a resident of New York City aged fifty-nine years. He died August 27, 1834 in said City.
Soldier married April 30, 1783 in Reading, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Alice Conover born November 25, 1764 and who was allowed pension on her application executed August 4, 1838 while a resident of New York City. In 1820 their two daughters were referred to, Hannah aged eighteen years and Elizabeth aged fourteen years, and a son Samuel C. was living in 1848.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
(Niece Mrs. Hannah Knapp) N.Y. C. - 1843

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Cornelius Wyckoff W.19664
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 12. 1778 3 yrs. Pvt. John Leard's 1 st co. Stephen Moylan, 4 th Regt. Dragoons.                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Mar 31, 1818. This claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, New York City N.Y.
Age at date of application, 57. died Aug 27. 1834 in N.Y. City
Remarks: Sol. mar. at Reading Hunterdon Co. N.J. Apr 30. 1783 Alice Conover who was born Nov. 24. 1764. She was allowed pen. on an application re. Aug. 4. 1838 while a res. of N.Y. City. Their daughters Hannah aged 18 and Elizabeth aged 14 in 1820. The name of soldier's father is not given, nor is it stated that he had a brother.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

May 22, 1907.
Miss Belle Wyckoff, Box 72, Webster City, Iowa.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 7th instant and received the 10th, you are advised that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show that a claim was filed on account of the Revolutionary War service of Peter or Samuel Wyckoff described therein.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

OFFICERS
President Joseph DePuy Morrell 1st Vice-President Capt. Joseph N. Greene 2nd Vice-President Hon. William S. Bennet 3rd Vice-President Dr. Edward J. Wynkoop Secretary Maj. Chas. A. DuBois Treasurer Capt. Rexford Crewe Registrar Francklyn Hogeboom Historian Hon. Oscar J. Smith Chaplain Rev. A. Elwood Corning
PERMANENT MANAGERS
Louis Ansin Ames Messmore Kendall Hon. Harvey F. Remington Brig.-Gen. Louis W. Stotesbury
TELEPHONE: WICKERSHAM 2-7373
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY
HEADQUARTERS: HOTEL PLAZA FIFTH AVENUE AT 59TH STREET NEW YORK, N. Y.
MANAGERS
Col. William Greene Atwood Lt. Col. Charles H. Bauer Frank L. Beyer Lt. Col. Henry T. Blair George Royce Brown Frederick H. Cone George S. Crandall Col. Henry B. Fairbanks Hon. Edward R. Finch Capt. Richard V. Goodwin Col. Ulysses S. Grant, 3rd Eugene A. Gurnee Harold S. Hull Charles Edward Merrill Wilfrid T. Pratt Richard A. Rowlands Hon. Bernard Ryan Curtis C. Shears Dr. Bradford W. Sherwood Lee T. Smith Walter L. Titus Capt. John Bond Trevor J. Alvin Van Bergh Col. G. Creighton Webb Arthur Rindge Wendell Hon. Charles S. Whitman
November 24, 1936.
Veteran's Bureau War Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
We are very desirous of getting some information regarding the Revolutionary War soldier, Cornelius Wyckoff , born in Somerset County, New Jersey on July 2, 1760, and died in New York City, New York, on August 27, 1834. He married Alice Connover on April 30, 1783. This Cornelius Wyckoff has been reported as having enlisted on June 12, 1778 for three years as a Private and Bugler, in the First Troop, 4th Regiment, Pennsylvania Continental Dragoons. His Captain was John Heard, and his Colonel was Stephen Moylan. It seems peculiar to us that a man who lived in New Jersey should have enlisted in the Pennsylvania troops rather than in the troops of his own State.
Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series, Volume three and four, state that he made a claim for a pension, but whether it was allowed or not we don't know. We thought perhaps by giving the name of his wife, Alice Connover, that you will be able to trace this man. We very much appreciate any information you can give us on this matter.
Yours very truly,
Francklyn Hogeboom Francklyn Hogeboom Registrar
FH:Q

Oneonta N.Y.
Oct-18-1923
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Will you please send me a certificate of the military record or history of Cornelius Nyckoff who served in the Revolution. He enlisted June-12-1778. If there are any charges

Please let me know and I will forward same sincerely yours Mrs. J. S. DeRonde 7 Oak St.

Rev. 1/24
White Plains, N. Y.
June 7, 1920.
The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:
I desire a certificate as to the military record of my great-great grandfather, Cornelius Wyckoff, who was a soldier of the American Revolution. He was born July 2, 1760 and died in the City of New York Aug. 27, 1834. Enlisted June 12, 1778 in the Fourth Regiment of Continental Dragoons, Stephen Moylan, Colonel. He was a private in Capt. John Heard's company. His widow, Alice Wyckoff (Weycoff) was allowed a pension on an application executed Aug. 4, 1838 while a resident of the City of New York. She died Aug. 25, 1850, probably in the Town of North Castle, County of Westchester, State of New York.
Confirmation of the above together with any additional information the records of your office may disclose will be highly appreciated.
Yours very respectfully,
J. B. Wyckoff, 25 Barker Ave.

1907 May 22. Miss Belle Wyckoff Box 712, Webster City 37595 Iowa. no claim
O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
May 13, 1907
Searched by Gill
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, Samuel Wyckoff
Service, N.Y. or N.J. Service
Rev. War
Remarks: no claim as above no B.L.
Chief of Division.

D. W. M.
Webster City, Iowa. May 7 th , '07.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: — I take the liberty of writing you a few lines asking you if you could look up the record of one Peter Wyckoff who distinguished himself during the Revolutionary War. For his bravery congress gave him a grant of land as was common in the days when land was obtainable in untold quantities but was short of money. There is now as we understand in the city of Brooklyn N. Y. two large estates on ninety-nine year leases. One has expired & the other expires soon. One is Peter Wyckoff & the other Cornelius & Peter Wyckoff leased land estates. We have a direct trace of our ancestry to a Cornelius W. born July 2 - 1760 died 1834. We believe he was in the Rev. War & drew a pension for same. If we only knew the regiment

to which he belonged in the part he took in the war it might aid us in establishing our claim.
One Peter it seems was a single man and had two brothers.
There was a Peter Wyckoff born Mar. 19 1724 & a Samuel born June 9- 1725.
We also wish to know if the father of Cornelius was in war & what regiment he belonged to. Also the names of his brothers.
If there is any thing in the records or history of these men you can find & send us we will gladly pay you for your trouble. Hoping to hear from you soon I am
Yours Truly,
Miss Belle Wyckoff.
Box 712.
Written for my father Geo. Wyckoff Uncle R. B. Wyckoff.

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
May 13, 1907
Searched by Gill
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, Cornelius Wyckoff
Service, _____ Rev War
Remarks: _____
no claim except Wid 19664 no B.L.
_____ Chief of Division.

707 May 22. Miss Belle Wyckoff Box 712, Webster City Iowa No claim
O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
May 13, 1907
Searched by Will
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, Peter Wyckoff
Service, _____ Rev. War
Remarks: _____
No pension claim No B.L. for any Wyckoff
Chief of Division.

Cornelius Wychoff
Soldier
Col o Moylan's Rye Dragoons.
complain this case.
Adm d : /on capt n
Heard's testimony.)
New York rolls.
Not to be found on the roll
City of New York /s: Cornelius Wychoff duly sworn saith that he is indigent circumstances in life and not in need of the assistance of his country for support
sworn the 2 June 1815
Before me
Cornelius Wychoff
P. A. Jay, Esq.
To Peter A. Jay, Esq.
New York

City and State of New-York, ss.
Thirty first
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me Richard Pike — Recorder of the City of New-York, and one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record, personally appeared the aforesaid
who being by me duly sworn to — the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing Declaration and
the facts being satisfactory proven to me by the oath of John Johnson to me well known
WHEREUPON I being satisfied that the said John Johnson did serve in the army of the United States on the continental establishment in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and longer, to wit: for the term and the manner stated in the Declaration of the said applicant; and that the said applicant is fairly and justly entitled to the benefit of the Act aforesaid. THEREFORE I DO HEREBY CERTIFY and transmit the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, as before set forth, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal of the said Court, in the City of New-York, this Thirty first day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
R Pike
State of New Jersey, Medalsack County ss. on the 20 th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen John Beard came before me Thomas Hoare one of the
Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid and being duly sworn saith that on the 12 th day of June 1778 Cornelius Wyckoff the present applicant did enlist in the first Troop in the 4 th Regiment of Light Dragoons of which he the said Beard was then Captain and that he served as a private soldier in said Troop near three years and was honorably discharged at Lancaster in June 1781 — that Col Stephen Moylan commanded the said Regiment at the time
sworn before me this day and year above written
John Beard
Thos Hoare

State of New Jersey } I William P Deane clerk of the court Middl. County } of common pleas of the county of Middletown in the State aforesaid certify that Thomas Haines Esq. who hath subscribed his name within is one of the judges of said court duly commissioned and sworn. — Witness my hand & the seal of said court this twentieth day of May 1819. —
Wm P Deane att
City and County of New York } Peter F Bisco of the City of New York Being sworn doth depose and say that he has been acquainted with the applicant within stated Cornelius Wychoff for about ten years past, and I know him to be in indolent & vicarious circumstances and that he stands in need of his Country for support
Sworn before me this 2 nd day of June — 1819 — P. A. Jay —
Peter F. Bisco
I Peter Augustus Jay Recorder of the City of New York and one of the judges of the court of Common Pleas called the Mayor's Court of the City of New York do certify that it is proved to my satisfaction that the within named Cornelius Wychoff is in reduced & indolent circumstances in life and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support Given under my hand this second day of June 1819 P. A. Jay —

New York City
Cornelius Wykoff on role act 1818 to what time paid 3/
John Henry Esq.
VL
Since 27th Augt 1834 p t to that time

New York June 3 d 1843
Sir,
I herewith transmit declaration of Alice Wyckoff for one year's additional pension under the Act 3 rd March 1843.
Please send her certificate to me at this city.
To
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commis r of Pensions
Washington City
I am with respect Your obedient servant Robert C. Bacon

New York July 6. 1848
Sir
I herewith transmit applications of Mrs Ruth Gallock & Mrs Alice Wyckoff for a renewal of their patents under Act 2 d Sec 1848.
Very respectfully
Your obedt Servt
Siene M Irving 32 Wall St
J L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Patents Washington D o

Hon James L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions D. C.
Washington City

New York December 22 nd 1838
Hon James L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Sir Accompanying this communication are the papers containing the application of Alice Wyckoff the Widow of the late Cornelius Wyckoff a pensioner for many years previous to the 27 th day of August 1834 on which day he died this application is made in accordance with the pension act passed the 7 th of July 1838 if any thing further should be necessary you will please communicate to me at 262 Division Street New York
Most Respectfully your Obedient Servant Jonathan Knapp
Referance Hon Edw d Cartus House of Representatives

State of New-York.
CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, ss.
I, BENJAMIN FERRIS, Clerk, of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said City and County,
Do hereby certify, That Richard Riker, Esq.
before whom the annexed Affidavits were made, and who hath subscribed his name to the Certificate also hereto annexed, was on the day when the said Affidavits were made and the said Certificate signed, Recorder of the City of New-York and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, and duly commissioned and sworn. And further, that the said Court is a Court of Record of the State of New-York, and that the signature of R. RIKER subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper hand writing of the said Richard Riker.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this fourteenth day of April 1818
Benj. Ferris Clerk

State of New-York, } ss. I, BENJAMIN FERRIS, Clerk of City and County of New-York, } the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said City and County, Do hereby Certify, That PETER AUGUSTUS JAY , Esquire, before whom the annexed affidavits were made, and who hath subscribed his name to the Certificate also hereto annexed, was on the day when the said Affidavits were made, and the said Certificate signed, Recorder of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, and duly commissioned and sworn. And further, that the said Court is a Court of Record; that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Peter Augustus Jay, and verily believe that the signature of P. A. Jay subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper hand writing of the said Peter Augustus Jay.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this thirteenth day of June 1819
Benj. Ferris Clerk

Alvin Nyckhoff
2 nd Feb: 1878
admitted
Pierre M. Irving New York

State of New York City & County of New York } p. On this 27 th day of June A D 1848 before me, Clarkson Crolins a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for said city & county, personally appeared Alice Wyckoff, a resident of the city of New York, aged Eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, with me her oath made the follow- ing declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Cornelius Wyckoff, who was a Private of Dragoons in the war of the revolution, and that she received a pension at the New York city pension agency of one hundred dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed this 27 th day of June A D 1848 before me, "Cornelius" being written over an erasure.
C. Crolins Add 17 th Ward her Alice X Wyckoff Mark
I hereby certify that the foregoing declaration is personally known to me, through her son, Samuel P. Wyckoff and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
C. Crolins Add 17 th Ward Samuel P. Wyckoff

STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner , CLERK of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Clarkson Crolins, Esq. before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that I believe the Signature of said Justice thereunto subscribed is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 6 day of July , 184 8
James Conner Clerk.

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7. 1838.
State of New York } ss. City of New York } On this second day of June A.D. 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City and County aforesaid. Alice Wyckoff a resident of the City of New York aged 78 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Cornelius Wyckoff who was a Private of Dragoons in the Revolutionary War and that she received a pension under the Act of 7 July 1838 at the New York city Agency at the rate of 100 Dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me -
Alice Wyckoff
Richd. Smith Commissioner of Deeds
I further certify that the above named Alice Wyckoff is known to me to be the identical person described in above declaration before me this 14 th day of June 1843 Nah Knapp residing at No 175 Monroe Street being a Niece of the above named Alice Wyckoff
Richd. Smith Commissioner of Deeds

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, NATHANIEL JARVIS, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, being a Court of record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Peter Pinkney before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Seeds — in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Commissioner thereunto subscribed is genuine
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 3 d day of June 184 3
Nath Jarvis
Clerk.
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