Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26173, for Henry Kested, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Kested, Henry or Kestead,
W. 26173 B.L.Wt. 26.575-160-55-
Maria
CONTENTS

Residuals 3 Correction 3 No. 4,237 New York (Albany) Maria Kested widow of Henry Kested who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars &c
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
27 July 1868. Ded pts made since Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of March 1869 and sent to Chas A. Kimberly 94, State St Albany N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act. February 2, 1848, Page 20 Vol. 16, No. 3
5/53 J. M. Smith Sent

24 D R New York
Henry Kested
of Montgomery in the State of New York who was a Private in the Co. H, commanded by Captain (Dunn) of the Regt. commanded by Col. Seely in the New Jersey line for 7 Months " " "
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Oct. 1833 and to W. Berry Johnstown
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 33 $58.33 Pension allowance ending A.M. 24 11.66 $69.99
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book E
Vol. 1 Page 64
Clerk

27.085 Act March 3/55 March 31/55-
Maria Boeteb. widow of Henry Boeteb. private
10.26.55/58
War of Revolution Rec Pension Act July 3. 1853
4237
Ad 160 Ad, May 16/56 B D fill
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Abm A. van Horn Linda New York
As to A. A. Van Horn, Aug 9/855, let. " " " " 22/855 NY
July 53 - no 4237.
Vol. 1a page 22-

State of New York Montgomery County } ss
Joseph West of the Town of Amsterdam in the County aforesaid being duly sworn according to law do on my oath Depose & say that I am that I know of sixty two years of age the weather Declarant since the time of her marriage to Henry West that she was the widow of Jacob D. Groff Deceased before she was married to the aforesaid Henry West who was a pensioner of the United States at $23.33 per annum under the act of 7th June 1832 that she remains his widow I state Unmarried that the said Henry West died on the ninth day of January one thousand Eight hundred and forty three the reason that I do so well recollect the time of the death of the aforesaid Henry West is the time of his death put on my family Register which bears date the ninth day of January one thousand Eight hundred forty three Henry West was my father
J. W. West
Subscribed & sworn to before me June 3 rd 1854 in open Court.
S. Belding Jr County Judge of Montgomery County
Montgomery County ss
The foregoing deposition was subscribed & sworn to before me in open Court by _____ to me well
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that _____ Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same _____ Judge _____ in and for said County, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said _____ and verify believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at Fonda, this 3 rd day of June 1854
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk

State of New York Montgomery County } ss
Joseph West of the Town of Amsterdam in the County aforesaid being duly sworn according to law do on my oath Depose & say that I am sixty two years of age that I know of the within Declarant since the time of her marriage to Henry West that she was the widow of Jacob Degroff Deceased before she was married to the aforesaid Henry West who was a pensioner of the United States at $23.33 per annum under the act of 7th June 1832 that she remains his widow & state Unmarried that the said Henry West died on the ninth day of January one thousand Eight hundred and forty three the reason that I do so well recollect the time of the death of the aforesaid Henry West is the time of his death put on my family Register which bears date the ninth day of January one thousand Eight hundred forty three Henry West was my father
J. W. West
Subscribed & sworn to before me June 3 rd 1854 in open Court.
S. Belding J. County Judge of Montgomery County
Montgomery County ss
The foregoing deposition was subscribed & sworn to before me in open Court by Joseph W. West a credible witness, to me well known, this 3 rd day of June AD 1854
S. Belding J. County Judge

State of New York Montgomery County } /
I hereby certify that the following is a true copy of the records of the Marriage of Henry Theasted & Maria Degroff as the same appears upon the Register of marriages of the reformed Dutch Church of Florida in the State of New York as the same was kept by the Revd James Stevenson then the pastor of said Church
Nov 7, 1833 Married Mr Henry Theasted to Mrs Degroff widow of Jacob Degroff
From which it appears that said Henry Theasted & Maria Degroff were duly married according to the rites of said Church on the Seventh day of November Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Three
John Van Derveer Sr
State of New York Montgomery County } /
I John Van Derveer of the town of Florida being duly sworn saith that he is an officer of the Reformed Dutch church of Florida and the President of the Consistory of said Church & have the charge of the records thereof & the above is a true copy of the record of the marriage of Henry Theasted & Maria Degroff as is expressed in fair legible figures Subscribed and sworn the 3 d
Day of June 1854 before me John Van Derveer S. Belding
County Judge in open Court - Montgomery County ss
The foregoing deposition was subscribed & sworn to before me in open Court by John Van Derveer a credible witness to me well known. Atty. 3 d day of June 1854 S. Belding County Judge -

State of New York Montgomery County ss
It is hereby certified that at a Surrogates Court held in & for said County at Amsterdam in said County the 3 rd day of June 1854 the most satisfactory evidence was adduced to prove that Henry Kested late a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 departed this life on the 9 th day of January 1843 at Florida in said County. That he left him surviving a widow named Maria Kested, who still survives, and who is the only lawful widow of said Henry Kested deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of the Surrogates Court of said County at Amsterdam the 3 rd day of June A D 1854.
S. Belding County Judge & Surrogate
The affiant being Maria Kested Widow of Henry Kested for a pension in kind the act of 3 rd Feb 1853 Henry Kested Attorney

State of New York
Montgomery County } ss
On this 3 rd day of June 1854 Personally appeared Before the county court of the county of Montgomery & State aforesaid Maria Thested a resident of the Town of Florida in the county of Montgomery & State of New York aged Seventy Nine 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1853 granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the the revolu- tionary War; That she is the widow of Henry Thested deceased who was a Private in the army of the revolutionary war; That he said Henry Thested on account of his said services was awarded a pension Under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 at the rate of twen- ty three Dollars and thirty three cents per annum, That his services were rendered In the New Jersey Militia in said army; which fact and other Particulars regarding said services are set forth in his pension file as declarant has been informed & believes in the matter of his application for a pension under said act of 7 th March 1832
She further declares that she was Married to said Henry Thested on the sixth Seventh day of November Eighteen Hundred & thirty three at Florida In the county aforesaid by the Revd James Stevenson Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of Florida In the County & State aforesaid that she was the widow of Jacob Degroff Deceased Before she was married to said Henry Thested That she was not married to him prior to the to the second day of January Eighteen Hundred and at the time above stated she further Declares that she said Maria Thested is now his widow and still unmarried That Her Husband Henry Thested Died on the sixth day of January One thousand Eight Hundred & thirty three
Subscribed & sworn to in open Court before me June 3 rd 1854 by Maria Thested to my personal knowledge - J. S. D. King County Judge of Montgomery County
Maria Thested mark

Application of Maria Thistle Widow of Henry Thistle For Bounty Lands Under Act March 3 1855 Presented by Hon. A. Sanborn Fond du Lac, Wis.
27.685

Declaration
Of a Revolutionary Widow who claims a Land Warrant Under Act March 3, 1855 State of New York Montgomery County ss
On this 26 th day of March A. D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared Before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County & State aforesaid Maria Hostet aged Eighty - years a resident of the Town of Florida - County of Montgomery in the state of New York who being duly sworn according to law, Declares that She is the Widow of Henry Hostet deceased who was a Sol- dier & Private in the Revolutionary war & was awarded a pension for his Services Under act of 7 th June 1832 at $23.33 per Annum She further Declares she is a pensioner Under the 2 nd Section of the act of 3 February 1853 at $23.33 for Services rendered by her Hus- band the aforesaid Henry Hostet, She refers more particularly to her application filed at the office of the Commr Genl of Pensions She further States that she was married to the said Henry Hostet in the Town of Florida on the 13 th day of November 1833 by the Revd James Stevenson of Florida that her name before her said marriage was Maria Degroff then the Widow of Jacob Degroff that her Husband died at Florida on the 10 th day of January A.D. 1843 and that she is now a widow

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3, 1855 and she hereby requests the Commissioner of Pensions to forward his warrant to Abraham Van Horne Forster N.Y. and appoint him my attorney to receive the same for me
Maria has Thesled mark
We Joshua Stearns and Lebbeus Daley, Presidents of the Town of Amsterdam County of Montgomery in the State of New York upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Maria Thesled In our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Joshua Stearns Lebbeus Daley
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day & year above written, I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
Joseph Meneer Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Joseph French , Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgement to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken and the instrument to which this is attached, is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal, at FONDA, this 29 day of March 185 6 .
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk of Montgomery County

1025072 Henry Skerter Montgomery County New York
m.
Admitted Private of mouth
4000 1166 5535
M c V. Berry Johnstown New York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 5 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Henry Kerted  Montgomery County New York
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service Proof by which the declaration is supported   Years Months Days     Draft Spring 1777 - 1 - private Cap Henry Mairs 67 years County of Monroe Traditionary evidence certificate credible - papers correct   Draft Summer 1779 - 1 - "   Served fall 1779 - 1 - " New   Draft Aug 1780 - 3 - " Capt Dennis & Captain Baldwin, Col. Seely Jersey   Served Winter 1782 - 1 - "   Served - 1 - "   8   1 not allowed   7 -  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
Claimant alleges that he was drafted at eleven years old - and again at 13 - 14. This can not be credited as boys at that age were incapable of military service & therefore except all services alleged where time rendered under 16 years of age should be established by satisfactory proof.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, 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 June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule 20 note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Henry Kirtland Appalachian
Henry Kirtland 250 72 Please send To John V Berry Houston N.Y.
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State of New York Montgomery County ss.
On this 28 th day of September in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery, Now Sitting, Henry Kestel a resident of the Town of Broadalbin in the County of Montgomery and State of New York, aged, sixty seven years on the fifteenth day of March last past, who, being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 1832: That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated:
Your applicant, Says, that in the Spring of the year 1777, he drafted in the Militia Service, that there was a certain number of men taken out of the Company of Captain Henry, Mandeville, Lieutenant, Guilliam Verhune, the other officers names either of the Company or Regiment he does not know or recollect: He went from Pumlai Plains, Morris County & State of New Jersey, to Elizabeth Town New Jersey and was out to guard the lines at that place to prevent the British from landing at that place who had possession of Staten Island, He does not recollect the month nor day of the month he went out or when he was discharged that he was discharged verbally: He served the full term of one month at this time: Your Applicant, Says, that he again went out in the year 1779 sometime in the summer season, he believes the month of August, as a draft, and went again as a guard and had nothing but a Serjeant at this time, out of the same Company as above mentioned that he went from the place aforesaid to a place called Second River a short distance above Elizabeth Town and served one month at this time.
Your applicant, says, that he again went out as a guard in the fall of that year and had no other officer except a Serjeant, out of the same Company aforesaid and went to the same place aforesaid and was out one month at this time: Your applicant, says, that he again in the summer of 1780 and as he believes in the month of August, drafted as a Militia man in the Company of Captain Thomas, Iremis, & also a Captain Baldwin for there were two captains in the three months, and each one served half of the time, the other officers names he does not recollect who belonged

to the Company, this company was commanded and belonged to Colonel Seelys Regiment. Went from the place first aforesaid to Morristown New Jersey, at which place the Regiment met and went from there to a place called Dobs Ferry situate on the Hudson River in the State of New York and served at this time the full term of three months and from the latter place to a place called Connecticut Farms New Jersey where they served out their time in guarding the lines, and was discharged sometime in the fall the month nor day of the month he does not recite.
Your applicant says that in the year 1782 in the winter he again went out as a guard for one month and served the full term of one month that he went from the place first aforesaid to Newark, for the purpose of guarding that Place from the attacks of the refugees, that he does not recollect the name of the serjant, and belonged to the company first aforesaid he does not recollect the time he was discharged at this time: Your applicant says that over and above those monthly services as already stated he has been out frequently on alarms, but cannot state the number nor the length of time he was out, but thinks it was at least one month: Your applicant says he was born in the town of Essex at that time called Horse neck in the year 1765. He does not recollect any officers name, except those above stated He has no record of how that he resided at Morris County New Jersey He served as a private and has resided since the revolution at the place where he now resides He knows of no person by whom he can prove those services and has no discharge. He is acquainted with the following persons who can testify as to his character for truth and veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution to wit, Elder Groom & Richard Van Vranken
Henry Kesteads application
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn & subscribed in Open Court the day & year aforesaid
his Henry Kestead mark
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk

We William Groom a clergyman residing in the town of Broadalbin and Richard Van Vranken residing in the same town hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Henry Kested who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be sixty seven years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we are in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid Wm Groom in Open Court. Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk  Richard Van Vranken his marks
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states: And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that William Groom who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the town of Broadalbin and that Richard Van Vranken who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I George D. Ferguson, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Henry Kested for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 25th day of September 1832.
1832 67 15
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York 3 Montgomery County 3 88:
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in & for said County, Henry Restad, who being duly sworn says that at the time he made his declaration he made a mistake in giving his age he says that after he went home he found a note in his bible of the time of his birth, which is now in his possession, which note was put there by his son, about twenty years ago, according to his direction. According to this note and his own recollection, he was born on the fifteenth day of March 1763 instead of 1765 as stated by him in his declaration, making a difference of two years and making him 70 years of age on the some fifteenth day of March last past. He says that it was after March in the year 1777 that he went out the first time as stated by him in his declaration, which would have made him fourteen years of age, instead of eleven; he served one month at this time under Capt Henry, Mandeville. In 1779. in the Summer I served one month as a private as stated by me in my declaration, at which time I was sixteen years of age and had been on the fifteenth day of March 1779. In the year 1780 I served 3 months as a private under the Captains mentioned in my declaration. In 1782 I served as a private as stated by me in my declaration: the last term stated by me in my declaration I cannot give particulars enough & therefore do not claim a pension for that term; but for the rest I claim a pension to wit 7 months: For I was over sixteen when I performed the last six months & the first month I have proven by Mr Dodge.
Capt Mandeville's Company belonged to Col Seeley's Regiment of Militia. He was born at a place called Essex in 1763: He has a Bible in his possession in which his age is recorded. He cannot state the names of the regular officers; The other information are all answered in his declaration.
Henry his Restad Mark
Sworn & subscribed the day the 12 th day of July 1833 Before me Aaron Haring Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Montgomery County, ss: I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County do hereby certify that Aaron Haring before whom the within amended declaration purports to have been sworn was on the date thereof a Justice of the peace of said County: And I further certify, that Nathan B. Lobdell before whom the annexed affidavit of John Dodds purports to have been sworn, was also on the date thereof a Justice of the peace of said County: And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justices & truly believe that the name of Aaron Haring subscribed to the said Amended declaration & the name of Nathan B. Lobdell subscribed to the said affidavit & the annexed certificate of Character of said John Dodds, is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 17th July 1833—
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York Montgomery County
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County John Dodds of the town of Hope and County aforesaid who being duly sworn says, that he was acquainted with Henry Kested in the time of the revolutionary war that the said Kested lived with his uncle Peter Deremus in Morris County in the State of New Jersey, that while he lived with his uncle as aforesaid he enlisted as a soldier under Captain Thomas Deremus a Brother of the before mentioned Peter Deremus, the length of time he served this deponent does not recollect but thinks at least three Months and further this deponent saith not
John Dodds
subscribed and sworn July 1 st 1833 before me
N. B. Lobdell Justice
I certify that I am personally acquainted with John Dodds the signer of the above affidavit and that he is a man of respectability and entitled to full credit
N. B. Lobdell Justice

Page
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26.173
Maria Kestel wid. of Henry Kestel Pui Ra nar
Act Feb 3 rd 1853
Index: Vol A , Page 388
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Wingsboro, N.Y. May 13.
3 paid
Mr. Abram Van Horn Florida Montgomery County N.Y.

26.575
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Motung

Maria Kestel
April 20/12
Hannah Hester
Montgomery
Doystone W.Y.
Hannah Hester
White
Shropshire
Shrewsbury
A. Van Horn
Forza
Montgomery Co.
Recd June 7th 1884 Ms.

Recd. 9 th Aug: 43.
W. B. H.

1911 J. H. H. H. 8/11/11 J. H. H. H. J. H. H. H. J. H. H. H. J. H. H. H. J. H. H. H. J. H. H. H. J. H. H. H.
2 p.m. Tue.
1888
Francis Scott Key Esq.
Henry Kested, Act 1832 $23.33 per annum, Said 9 Jany 18213 Said. J. Bush Auditor

June 7 th 1852
Maria Kester.
No 4764 List: of
Henry. Montgomery Co:
N.Y.
Alt 153
$23. 33 100 per An:
Wm: Fry: 3 d 1853.
Rev
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Pension Office, Official Business.
W m A. Van Horn, Fonda.
Commissioner.
Montgomery Co. N.Y.

FILE
27.085
Hon. L. P. Waldo
R
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.

rief in the case of Maria Kested, widow of Henry. Montgomery County and State of New York, act 3 d Feby, 1853.
Claim, ("original," "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of June, 1832.
Second evidence of marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Wm A Van Horn, Esq., Tonnda.
Name and residence of Agent Montgomery Co;
N.Y.
A. S. B. Examining Clerk.

Proof continued in kind
Revised Dec 17, 1861

Brief in the Case of 14.237 Maria alleged Hester, Widow of Henry who was private Rev. War. Northampton Fulton County and State of New York. Act 2 d Sec Feb 3. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension roll of Albany at $23.33 per annum. Certificate alleged to have been lost. She claims increase as provided by act of July 27. 1868.
Usual identity - Shown. Also Continued Widowhood Pension Office Mch 13. 1869 A certificate will be issued so as to agree with brief as to name of pensioner. Send to Chas. A. Kimberly 74 State St. Albany N.Y. M c Brion Admitted Dec. 16. 1868 to a pension at $96. per annum to commence July 27. 1868 deducting payment since.
Name and residence of Agent.
Philo Conkling Northampton Fulton Co New York.
W m Trask Examining Clerk.

Kingston May 12 1851 Dear Sir We have received a Pensioner's certificate from Washington dated the 21 of March We received it on the 11 of May it is dated before the old Maw's death and there is a fine and large annuity pay due to the 11 of March and we want you to come up We have a justice of the peace here so the Pension can be drawn here now
John D. Ryc

Tonda June 5 th 1854 Hon L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
My Dear Sir Inclosed here with I Send the application of the Widow Maria Wested for a pension her papers Made out according to the Rules & Regulation of your office Pleas when you Issue the Certificate forward It to me I act for her as agent & attorney Respectfully Yours Abm A Van Horn
I suppose you think strange of my writing you as I did for the widow Hannah Horns you found the Certificate on the 31 st March last I wrote you the 5 th May last saying she was In needy cir- cumstances & needed her pension sent to me about the first of May to write your Honor to have you act In her behalf to send on her pension Certificate as she was In needy circumstances which I did on the 5 th May your Honor Had all Ready forwarded the Certificate to the Post office In Johnston there are three Villages In the Town of Johnston & three Post off- ices Johnston post office Glover Hill & Kingsborough Post office the Widow Horns Is living In the Village of Kingsborough with In a few days the Post off- the latter containing the Certificate day at Johnston until about the 11 th May you will see by the enclosed letter from Mr John Dye the Senior who is living with which will satisfy you that I am not to blame

For Writing you the letter of the 5 th May the article did not come into her hands until the 11 th May Mr John Pyle was there the we don't for who I may send the paper is also very poor these old boys of Widows are generally very poor & needy
Most truly yours
Henry Van Horn

Hen L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Tenlee March 29 th 1855
Hon L. O. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Inclosed I send the application of the Widow Hannah Storer & the Widow Maria Kestel for a Bounty Land Warrant You will confer a favor to me & your earliest attention respectfully Yours Wm H. Storer

Anne Hale wife Dr 1 4 1833
en 18 (27085 Reg 3 Mar 53- AR 37 AD 3 July 53
Revolution Boston
FREE
General Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Know all Men by these Presents, That
I Kerid Krishd of Providence, Senatoga County State of New York widow of Henry Krishd who was a Private in the Revolutionary war
have made, constituted and appointed, and By these Presents do make, constitute and appoint Philobombling of Schenectady Fulton County New York my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place and stead to present my accompanying claim for increase of pension under the act of July 27, 1868 to the proper department and to prosecute the same to a final settlement, and to do all the business and correspondence relating to my said claim in my name and stead, "and when a certificate is issued in my favor by the Pensions commission of Pensions for an increase of pension to receive the same at his aforesaid address
giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney — or — his — substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand — and seal — the 3 d day of December one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Eight
SEALED AND DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF
John S. Fisher Jane Updike
Kerid Krishd

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF NEW YORK, County of Fulton
ss.
Be it Known, that on the Third day of December one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Eight - before me, personally appeared Maria Kristad
above named, who is to me known to be the person described in and who executed the above Letter of Attorney, and severally acknowledged the execution thereof to be her free act and deed.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, the day and year last above written.
Zerah S. Westbrook Notary Public for Fulton County N.Y.
and I further certify that the said Maria Kristad is so old and feeble that I had to go to her house to take her acknowledgement to the within power of attorney, she being unable to leave her house
Zerah S. Westbrook Notary Public "
Power of Attorney.
Maria Kristad
TO
Philo Lapham
P.O. address
Schoharie
Fulton Co
N.Y.

PAYMENT TO BE MADE
at Albany N.Y.
by Geo. Wright Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 20 Vol. A No 3
J. W. Smith Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Increase
No. 4237
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853, and July 27 th 1865
Mary Kested widow of Henry Kested
who was a private in the Revolutionary War,
is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Ninety Six
dollars and — cents per annum, commencing on
the 27 th July 1865, and continuing for life, unless she should
again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time
of such marriage. Deduct payments made since
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Eighth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and Sixty nine
W. T. Otto Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
(Signature)
Commissioner of Pensions.

Heath
M Cook
Resident as per
copy
Cook

9th State Street, Albany N.Y. March 8 1869.
To the Hon. Chas. C. Cox Comm r of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir. Herewith enclosed please find Revolutionary Pension Certificate No. 04.227 of Mary, widow of Henry Kessel, together with vouchers, oath of allegiance, &c. &c. & secure payment from July 27 th 1868, to January 28 1869, all submitted upon the recommendation of the Hon. D. Wright, who is Pension Agent in this City, for amendment of certificate and instructions as to payment.
Pensioner's name as appears by old books and inscriptions for this increase is " Maria ", while in this Certificate it appears as " Mary " — This is evidently an error, and I respectfully request that the name be changed, & agree with inscriptions and papers returned to me for collection.
Very Respectfully
Chas. A. Hunsberger

Increase 4.25 New York  Henry Maria Kusted widow of Henry , who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 4 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. (2nd payment)
27 July 1868 made since Certificate of Pension issued 5th day of January 1867 and sent to
Philo Conkling Northampton Fulton Co
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 20 Vol. No. 8
July 27 1868
J. N. Smith

37 New York Albany Maria Wested, widow of Henry, who served in the Revolutiona- ry war, as a private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 12 th day of June 1851, and sent to
W m A. Van Horn Tonda
Montgomery Co New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 77 Vol. A
Reg 3 in 55 - No 25085
(32)

Tonida August 18 th 1855
Hon J. Minat, Com missaire of Pensions
I received your letter of the 9 th Inst in relation to the claim of Maria Westel Widow of Henry Westel under act of 3 March 1855 — Stating her claim could not be all- owed, on account of there, could be no record proof found in your office, — The same day I received your letter & the widow Westel, the oldest son of Henry Westel called on me the 10 th day, he informed me his Father Henry Westel rendered his Revolutionary Services, In the state of New Jersey, has often heard his Father say of the Pensioners right he served under Capt Doremus & one other Capt & also which he does now not recall that one of the Witness known to the Doremus of his Father was one John Dodd A mason by trade who was from New Jersey & also a Soldier of the Revolution He opined there also had a pension for the Seven Months by there Father John Dodd after his death, I know that to be so, Several years since John Dodd Had his residence In the town of Johnstown Montgomery County at that time, since that County was Divided into two Counties taken from the South Part of Montgomery Co Fulton & Hamilton Counties. While John Dodd resided He made application to me to procure his pension I was that time doing a pasturing job. A party of John Dodd's In getting up pension cases I spoke with Yates In relation to John Dodd's application to have a pension procured for him for Seven Months In the State of New Jersey Under Capt Doremus & Capt Dupo or Dufau, Mr Yates told me He was hard pressed getting pensions for Militia Seven In the State of New Jersey there was no record proof to be found the Pensions were mostly all paid

which I know to be the case & learned afterwards from the Secretary of the State of New Jersey by applying to him for documentary proof In previous leases, Mr Chestney was the the Secretary of State, he wrote me the papers were mostly burned up no proof could be found that the the papers had been sent to Washington & had been there or since that they were all mostly lost & used which I believe to be the case I believe you have the commission of Pownall about the General In those cases of New Jersey I do know My Father who was a commissary in the Revolution He made his application in his lifetime for his pension the officers he served under with were all dead no documentary evidence could be found & he got a small pension of $40 per annum when some of my children talking about the matter In New Jersey some one of the heirs of General Dayton said there were papers & stuff In these papers containing my Father's name which would give him pension Notes he had given while carrying for hay & forage provided for the Army which gave the heirs their pension I sincerely believe the Widow is entitled to her Bounty Land I do wish & hope you will be able & have the papers recorded & forward the Bounty Land Warrant Respectfully Yours
Alan Alan Horn
He also had John Dadd this were allowed a pension for his services rendered In the State of New Jersey his death he had a short time after he left Montgomery County & went South to live the Widow & her husband were both buried there is no doubt he served as a soldier

over fourteen days & is fully entitled to his Bounty Lords these Revolutionary claims should be allowed the owners of these vessels has been in Liberty we now enjoy In this Republic which far excels all other Government known A A V H
See

State of New York County of Fulton
On this 3 d day of December A D 186 P personally appeared before me a Public Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid Maria Krstak aged 94 years a resident of Providence in the State of New York who being by me duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical person to whom was granted a pension Certificate, as the widow of Henry Kr- stak a Private in the Revolutionary War of which the following is a true
Copy. "Department of the Interior" "Widows Pension".
I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd Section of the Act of February 3 d 1853 Maria Krstak widow of Henry Krstak who was a Private in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the Pension list, at the rate of "Twenty three dollars and thirty three cents" per annum commen- cing on the 3 d day of February 1853 and continuing through life "unless she should again marry" in which case the pension

is not payable after that date.
Given at the Department of the Interior this Twelfth day of June in the year 1854
Examined and countersigned R. H. Bellairs
Secretary of the Interior.
S. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.
That she recavers this declaration in order to secure the increase of her pension to which she is entitled under the "13 th Section of the act of July 27 th 1868."
She further declares that she has not the original pension Certificate issued to her, that she only has a copy of it. That she lost it in Florida Montgomery County State of New- York in the year 1862 and al- though she has used diligent search, and employed all the means in her power to recover the same she has entirely failed and she does not know where her said Certificate is nor does she believe it can be found.
Her Post office address is Northampton Hulton County New York
Her signature
+

Also personally appeared John J. Fisher and Jane Updike residents of Brodhead County of Saratoga and State of New York, and persons whom I know to be respectable and credible persons and who being by me duly sworn say that they are present and said Maria Westcott sign her name to the foregoing declaration, and they further swear that they are well acquainted with her, and have known her personally for 30 years past and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that they know she has lost her pension certificate and that she has used every effort in her power to recover it and has failed, and they further swear that they have no interest whatever in the prosecution of this claim.  John J. Fisher, Jane Updike
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3 rd day of December AD 1868 and I hereby certify that I have no interest whatever in the prosecution of this claim.
Zerah Westcott
Declaration acknowledged before me this 3 rd day of December AD 1868 Zerah Westcott Notary Public in and for the County of Saratoga State of New York { her of the place for the reason that applicant is too old & feeble to go before a Court of record which is 30 miles from her home.
Notary Public for Fulton County N.Y.

State of New York Fulton County
I Matthew Wade Clerk of the County and State aforesaid and of the Courts of record held therein do hereby certify that Frank Westbrook whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration was at the date of the same, to wit Dec 3 rd 1868, a Notary Public in and for said County of Fulton duly authorized and qualified to act as such and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and his signature subscribed to the same within is his genuine signature. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the 5 th day of December AD 1868
M. Wade, Clerk
Class of Maria Kratzd midow of Henry Kratzd a noob- honorary Solders
By Philo Courthney
Northampton Fulton Co NY

State of New York County of Fulton ss
On this 26 th day of Decem- ber A.D. 1868. Upon me a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared John Updike of the town of Providence in the County of Saratoga and State of New York and John M. Craig of the town of Providence in the County of Saratoga and State of New York, persons whom I know well, and certify to be respectable, and entitled to credit; and they being by me duly sworn according to law each for himself deposes and says that they are well acquainted with Maria Kirstid of the town of Providence, County of Saratoga and State of New York and who is the widow of Henry Kirstid a soldier of the Revolution, for whose said service, she is now drawing a Pension, and is an applicant for an increase of pension under the act of July 27 th 1868. They further swear that they are and have been for 20 years past well ac- quainted with the said Maria Kirstid and know that she still continues the widow of the said Henry Kirstid.
They further swear that they have no interest what- soever in the said Maria Kirstid's claim for pension
+ John Updike + John M. Craig
Subscribed and sworn to before me this

Albany, N.Y.
26 th day of December 1868 and I certify that I know no interest whatever in the said claim of the said Maria Kustka for pension
+ George Pease Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW YORK, FULTON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
I, MORTIMER WARD, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts of Record thereof, do hereby certify that George Pease Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Justat & Certificate and to which this is attached, was, on the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, dwelling in said County, and duly authorized to take the same. That I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe that the signature is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Johnstown, this 29 th day of December 1868
M. Ward Clerk.
Proof of continued widowhood in claim of Maria Kustka for pension under act of July 27. 1865
By Chas. Root atty
Johnstown Fulton Co N.Y.