Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 936, Isaac Blauvelt, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Blauvelt, Isaac Sarah
R 936
CONTENTS

no 15,285.
Sarah Blauvelt.
mo of Isaac.
New York.
Commission of Abraham A Herring to a captaincy Captaincy, dated 23 Nov- ember 1778 signed by M c le Livingston returned to V an R Livingston Jan, 13 1857
V an Buren Livingston, New York.

On this second day of May 1855, personally appeared before the Marine Court, the same being a Court of Record in the city of New York Abraham Blauvelt now a resident of the city of New York James Blauvelt also a resident of the city of New York, and Phebe Mallison a resident of Columbia County, in the State of New York, and made oath that they together with their sister Maria Romaine who resides in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, are the only surviving children of Isaac Blauvelt and Sarah Blauvelt both deceased. That their said father Isaac Blauvelt was a soldier in Captain Haring's or Captain Planch's company of Colonel Dey's Regiment of New Jersey Militia in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War; that he served during said war a period of over two years; and that he died at New Prospect in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey about forty years since, the precise date of his death they cannot now recollect. That their said mother Sarah Blauvelt was married to their said father Isaac Blauvelt about the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight, at a place called Hemstead in Rockland County State of New York, and that she died at the city of Patterson in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, on the twenty second day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.
They make this declaration in order that the amount of pension due to their said deceased mother, under the existing laws of the United States, on account of the services of her said deceased husband, their father, may be payable to them, her said children.
Florence W. Carthy Justice Marine Court
Abraham Blauvelt James Blauvelt Phebe Mallison

I Males D. Malle clerk of the Marine Court of the City and County of New York, hereby certify that the accompanying statement contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of the children of Isaac Blauvelt and Sarah Blauvelt both deceased, for the pension due to their said deceased mother Sarah Blauvelt. I also certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the said Court that Abraham Blauvelt, James Blauvelt, Phebe Mallison, and Maria Romaine, are the children of said Isaac Blauvelt and Sarah Blauvelt; that they are the only living children, and that their mother the said Sarah Blauvelt died as stated in said statement. I also certify that I have no interest in the result of the said application and am not concerned in the prosecution of the claim. I also certify that the Marine Court is a Court of Record.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this second day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five.
Males D. Malle Clerk

State of Michigan } County of Calh } On this 14 th day of April AD 1853 Personally appeared before me Peter Sturr a justice of the peace in and for said County Catharine Sozier of the County of Calh and State of Michigan, who being by me first duly sworn deposes and says that she is eighty years of age and that she was a sister of Isaac Blauvelt now deceased and that she resided at the time of the revolutionary war within two miles of Tappan Village in the State of New Jersey that to her knowledge and belief she had three Brothers who served in the revolutionary war in the American Army one of whom was the above named Isaac Blauvelt And further says that her Brother Isaac Blauvelt to the best of her knowledge and belief was engaged while with the American Army in a Battle with the enemy at a place called English Neighborhood in the State of New Jersey, that she recollects a circumstance of her Brother James being wounded in said Battle and her Brother Isaac Blauvelt bringing him home in a gig after he was so wounded And she further saith that her Brother Isaac Blauvelt served either under Captain Thomas Blanch or Captain Abram Herring in said Revolutionary War to her best knowledge and belief And that while in said service the said Isaac Blauvelt served as an officer to the best of her knowledge And further says that her Maiden name before she married was Catharine Blauvelt Catharine Sozier
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before

me the day and year first above written and I hereby certify that I believe the said Catharine Logier to be of the age above stated and that I am well acquainted with the person making the foregoing affidavit and of the truth of the facts therein stated I am fully satisfied
Peter Sturr
Justice of the peace
State of Michigan County of Cass
I, Enoch P. Warner Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Cass do hereby certify that Peter Sturr Esq before whom the above affidavit was taken was at the time of taking such affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and qualified and duly authorized by the Laws of this State to administer oaths and take acknowledg- ments of instruments of writing, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and truly believe the signature attached to said affidavit is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Circuit Court at Kalamazoo this fifteenth day of April A.D. 1853. Enoch P. Warner Clerk

Rev. War Section.
AW aw
Dec. 7, 1922.
Hon. Charles F. X. O'Brien House of Representatives.
In re: Isaac Blauvelt - War of Revolution. R. 936.
You are advised that from the papers in the pension claim above noted, it appears that Isaac Blauvelt resided at the commencement of the Revolution, in the Township of Herring, Bergen County, New Jersey. He married at Hempstead, Rockland Co, New York, in 1788, Sarah Johnson and he died in New Prospect, Bergen Co. New Jersey, date not stated. His widow Sarah died in Paterson, New Jersey, June 22, 1852.
They had six children: Charity and Joseph died prior to 1855; and on May 2, 1855, the surviving four children, Abraham and James Blauvelt of New York City, Maria widow of David R. Romine, of Passaic County, New Jersey, and Phoebe wife of Matthew Mallison, of Columbia County, New York, applied for pension on account of their father's service in the Revolution.
It was alleged that he served at various times during the war, as Sergeant, Drum Major and Lieutenant under Captains
I don't want to try to find out when death date of Isaac Blauvelt was 1813 - estimates said 1809 before 1810 - perhaps "14 years before 1805"

Thomas Blanch, Abraham Herring and Hyler, and Colonel Dey, in the Militia of New Jersey, but their claim was not allowed as they failed to furnish satisfactory proof of six months service as required by the pension laws.
Very truly yours,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

Ex'r.
INVALID.
REJECTED
1926
Sarah Blanscet
P. O. _____
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
1920 Dec. 7. Visit to Hon. Chas. F. G. O'Brien. Asst. - 1927 June 21. " " " Nathaniel B. Crafts asst.

Not identical with Eleonard Van Houten, former widow of Isaac Blauvelt, continental and New York, N. 1820H.
M.R.
MAR 30 1911
Sarah Blauvelt
and Isaac no paper
How Loren Phelps Borough of Poughkeepsie New York State
On official business

No 15,285
Sarah Blannett
mdg Isaac,
936 New York.
V. R. Livingston May 15/57
Same June 30 1858
Same Nov 22 1858
Wm N Lillie Aug 2/56
July 7. 1888 (over)
936
Let. Hon. Geo. H. Brown, Jan 27/58

State of New Jersey, } ss. Passaic County }
I, Silas D. Canfield, Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for said county, do hereby certify that Henry Coddington before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and the seal of said court, this
19 day of April A.D. 185 5
S. D. Canfield Clerk

State of New Jersey County ss } On this Nineteenth day of April A.D. 1835 before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey duly authorized to administer oaths, personally appeared Bridget Romine aged Eighty five years a resident of Manchester in said County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, who on her oath declares that during the Revolutionary War she was personally and intimately acquainted with Isaac Blauvelt. That, at or about the commencement of said war, the said Isaac Blauvelt, who then resided in the township of Herring in the County of Bergen, in the State of New Jersey, did to her positive and personal knowledge volunteer or enlist in a company of New Jersey Militia com- manded by Captain Thomas Blanch or Captain Abraham Herring, belonging to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Dey in the service of the American Government during the said war of the revolution. That the said Isaac Blauvelt had two brothers, now deceased, by name James J. and Abraham Blauvelt, who also served in the said Company of Captain Herring or Captain Thomas Blanch, and who received in their lifetime a pension for their services so rendered; That the said Isaac Blauvelt entered the said

service more than a year before his said brothers James J. and Abraham Blauvelt entered, and that he remained in the said service during all that time, and further remained in the said service until the close of the service of his said brothers who were pensioned as aforesaid; that he the said Isaac Blauvelt served during said war a period of over three years. That the said Isaac Blauvelt died near forty years since at New Prospect in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey; that she was present at his death; that he left surviving him his widow Sarah Blauvelt whose maiden name was Sarah Johnson, and to whom he was married in the year 1788, and six children; that his said Widow Sarah Blauvelt is now dead; that she died at the city of Paterson in the County of Bergen  Passaic and State of New Jersey on the twenty second day of June A.D. 1832. That there are now living four children of the said Isaac Blauvelt and Sarah Blauvelt his wife, to wit: his son Abraham Blauvelt now residing in the Township of Manchester in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey, his son James Blauvelt now residing in the city of New York, his daughter Maria Romine the widow of David R. Romine deceased, his daughter Phoebe the wife of Matthew Mallison, now of the State of New York; that his daughter Charity died in the city of Paterson in the County of Passaic in the State of New Jersey about eleven years since; that his son Joseph died at or near Godwinville in Bergen County State of New Jersey about twenty years since.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 1855
Bridget her Romine

widow of David or Romine deceased, his daughter Mary the wife of Matthew Mallison, now of the State of New York; that his daughter Charity died in the City of Paterson in the County of Passaic in the State of New Jersey about eleven years since; that his son Joseph died at or near Godwinville in Bergen County State of New Jersey about twenty years since Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of, 1855
Bridget her Romine mark
Peter H. Blauvelt Witness
The above erasure of the word "Bergen" and interlineation of the word "Passaic" were done previous to execution.
Sworn before me this 19 th day of April A.D. 1855
Henry Goddington Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey } ss. Bergen County }
On this sixteenth day of April 1855. before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Bergen in the state of New Jersey personally appeared Rachel Blauvelt aged eighty one years a resident of the said county of Bergen in said state of New Jersey, who on her oath declares that during the revolutionary war she resided in the township of Herring in said state of New Jersey; that she was at that time personally and intimately acquainted with Isaac Blauvelt, who was also at that time a resident of said township; that the said Isaac Blauvelt had two brothers who were twins named James I. and Abraham Blauvelt; that deponent was afterwards married to said James I. Blauvelt, that all three of them, to wit Isaac Blauvelt James I Blauvelt and Abraham were engaged in the war of the revolution in the service of the American Government; that they volun- teered or enlisted in a company commanded by Captain Abraham A Herring or Captain Thomas Blanch, of

The regiment of New Jersey militia under the command of Colonel Dey. That her said husband now deceased, and Abraham Blauvelt aforesaid did in their life time receive a pension from the United States Government, for their services as aforesaid in said war of the revolution; that she deponent now receives a pension for the said services of her deceased husband aforesaid, who died in the month of May 1842.
That Isaac Blauvelt aforesaid was the eldest of the three brothers aforesaid, and that to her personal and positive knowledge he entered the service as aforesaid in said war, in the township of Herring before named, about two years previous to the time when the said James I, and Abraham Blauvelt (and who were pensioners as aforesaid) entered. That she does not now remember the precise time when the said Isaac Blauvelt entered the said service, but that it was near the time of the commencement of said war of the revolution. That the said Isaac Blauvelt served in all as aforesaid a period of over three years, and that during a part of the time he was in said service he served (as she has frequently heard her said deceased husband, as well

as many other persons say) as a Lieutenant. That her said deceased husband was wounded in a battle with the British at a place called English Neighbourhood in the county of Bergen in the so state of New Jersey that he was brought home by his said brother Isaac Blau- velt who was also engaged in said battle. She furthermore declares that the said Isaac Blauvelt was married to one Sarah Johnson at Hamstead in the state of New York some time during the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight: that he died in the year 1843 at New Prospect in the county of Bergen and State of New Jersey, and left surviving him her his widow Sarah Blauvelt and six children namely his sons Abraham, and James and Joseph, and his daughters Maria, and Phebe and Charity; that two of the said children have since died namely Joseph and Charity, and that the remaining four are still living. That his widow Sarah Blauvelt, afore- said died at the city of Paterson in the county of Passaic  Bergen and State of New Jersey on the twenty second day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. And furthermore

that the deponent has frequently heard the neighbours say that the said Isaac Blauvelt was a good and brave soldier and served his country well.
Sworn and subscribed before me } This 19 day of April 1855 } Rachel her Blauvelt James Van Houten } mark Justice of the Peace } witness Peter W Blauvelt
State of New Jersey Bergen County ss. I, Gladt G. Atkeson clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that James Van Houten before whom the foregoing deposition of Rachel Blauvelt was taken and to whom he has subscribed his name was at the time of the doing thereof and still is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and fully authorized to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and justly believe that his signature to said deposition is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of said County and Court this 21 st day of April A.D. 1855
Gladt G. Atkeson Clerk

State of New Jersey { ss. Bergen County { ss.
On this 18 th day of June 1855 before me a justice of the peace in and for the said County, personally appeared Jacob C. Bogert a resident of the township of Hackensack in said county, aged ninety three years, who on his oath declares that during the Revolutionary war he was personally and well acquainted with Isaac Blauvelt deceased, that said Isaac Blauvelt to his personal knowledge was engaged in the service of the United States during said war, that he enlisted or volunteered in the Militia of said county some time during the year (1776) seventeen hundred and seventy six, and that he continued in said service during all of said war, and until the close of said war. That he, deponent well remembers seeing him the said Isaac Blauvelt at various times during said war with his musket and fully equiped, and has often talked with him concerning the said war and heard him speak of the many scenes and events in which he the said Isaac Blauvelt, had been engaged in and witnessed during his said service. Deponent further states that he recollects distinctly that at one time the said Isaac Blauvelt belonged to a company in the above named Militia commanded by Capt: Blanch, and furthermore that it is the universal belief of all the old residents of the said county of Bergen, by whom the said Isaac Blauvelt was known or acquainted that he did serve all through the war, and until peace was declared and that he was a good and brave soldier and served his country well.
witness. J. C. Bogert W. B. Loabuskie
Jacob C. his Bogert mark

The foregoing Declaration was sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year before written and I certify that I know the Affiant Jacob C Bousant to be a highly credible and respectable Citizen and that further that it is the general belief in this Neighborhood that Isaac Blauvelt mentioned in said Declaration served all through the Revolution -ary war that is from the commencement to the close of the war I certify that I have no interest in said claim
W. B. Labaree Justice of the Peace
State of New Jersey Bergen County ss I Albert G Atkinson Clerk of the County of Bergen and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that Henry B Labaree before whom the foregoing deposition of Jacob C Bousant was taken and to which he has Subscribed his name was at the time of the doing thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and fully authorized to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and hereby believe that his signature to said deposition is genuine
Witness my hand and seal of said County and Court this 18 th day of June AD 1833
Albert G Atkinson Clerk

From Abraham Blauvelt
TO
D. S. Brown 297 Chambers St New York
Power of Attorney.
Dated
18

Know all Men by these Presents, That
I Abraham Blauvelt son and last heir of Isaac Blauvelt (deceased),
have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint D. S. Browne 37 Chambers St My true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place, and stead to ask and obtain information from the United States Government in relation to the claims due and owing to the heirs of the said Isaac Blauvelt a Revolutionary Soldier or officer. And I do therefore revoke, annul and cancel any Power of Attorney or Authority given to Penigan Sanford or any other person in relation to obtaining the Pension due to the heirs of the said Isaac Blauvelt — 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 hereof.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the tenth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Abraham Blauvelt
William H. Browne
State of New-York, } ss. County of New-York }
Be it known, That on the tenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five before me
William H. Browne a Notary Public in and for the State of New York, duly commissioned and sworn, dwelling in the city of
New York — personally came Abraham Blauvelt known to me to be the person
described in, and who executed the above
and acknowledged the above Letter of Attorney to be his act and deed.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written.
William H. Browne Notary Public

Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
The accompanying Power of Attorney is from Abraham Blauvelt a Son and Joint heir at law of Isaac Blauvelt (deceased) late a Revolutionary War
The said Blauvelt served in Captain Hylers Copt. Thomas Blanch Seryt and he believes a Drun Major -
The heirs of Isaac Blauvelt state that they made a claim for Pensions through the Agency of Perigan Sanford and cannot obtain any satisfactory information whether he has filed the claim or not, and the object of this enquiry is to ascertain if the claim is on file
Yours Respectfully
D. Brown 37 Chambers Street
11 Jan 1835
New York

Hon
Loren Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I most respectfully beg leave to return the enclosed letter, the persons mentioned there are not the persons for whom I enquired —
The person for whom I enquired was the widow of Isaac Blauvelt Esq. whose name before marriage was Sarah Johnson (or Johnston), Isaac Blauvelt had two brothers who served at the same time with him — viz — James J. Blauvelt & Abraham J. Blauvelt — Rachel the widow of James is now receiving her pension
Mr Blauvelt states that their claim was put into the hands of a Mr. Perigan Sandford a Justice of the Peace in the City of Paterson N. J. nearly two years since, and he will not give them any information of the result of the application —
The Witnesses on that occasion were Catherine Lozier, Rachel Blauvelt and Bridget Romaine —

The Isaac Bennett Inv. for whose claim I enquire served in the same company with Rachel the widow of James' husband and she is now on the Pension list Roll
Your consideration is respectfully requested by
Your Obedt
Humble Servant
David S. Browne 87, Chambers Street
29 Jany New York 1855 -

Newton May 5. 1855
W B Livingston Esq Sir
The information you ask for in reference to the Revolutionary Services of Isaac Blauvelt cannot be furnished from this, for any other public office in this State. — The rolls of Militia Service — to which the officers you name, — must have belonged, are not on record.
Respectfully,
W P S. Alston Sec. of State

New York May 11 th 1855.
Sir,
Enclosed herewith I transmit to you, the application of the children of Sarah Blauvelt, for the amount of pension due to her, on account of the services of her husband, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. I enclose also, the only evidences of service, that can at this date day, be procured. As none of the parties who served with him, are now living, their testimony of course, cannot be had. My object in sending the commission certificate of Capt. Haring, is merely to prove, that such a company & regiment did exist, though the note of the Secretary of the State of New Jersey, states that no records of the same can be found. In view of the facts therefore, should the evidence enclosed, be considered sufficient in inducing the Department to grant such application, please inform me, and I will then procure the required evidence of marriage &c. If however the same should be rejected, I beg you will be pleased to return the papers to me at this city.
I am, very Respectfully
Your obedient servant Van Brugh Livingston, Jr.
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Terraria Office May 15, 1855,
Sir,
I have examined and filed the official of the marriage of Sarah Blanchet who was the widow of Isaac, claiming, in her right, the benefit of the Act of July 7, 1838, and you are informed, that neither the date of the marriage, nor the alleged service on established or required by the regulation. The first should be shown by a copy of the marriage bond, or license. But if such evidence is not in existence, by the production of the Original Parish Records. No service whatever is set forth as established, as and it is utterly impracticable to suppose an opinion upon the point as is put out earlier condition. It should be shown first by Records proving that Isaac Blanchet was born, and secondly, the service should be specifically set forth, and sustained by proof of the same.

as stated, no Record thereof in the office of the Secretary of the State of New Jersey. We knew the fact that Thomas, Blanch and Abraham Hearing executed capias, of Benger being with her and also that James J. and Abraham Blannet received service under him. Then service was attempted by my agent for said proof - and if Isaac was still with her, then on death, etc and especially residents of Benger still living who had knowledge of her, since also, I must add, that great dis- trust has been excited as to the validity of the claim for the delay in presenting it. for, if it had been deemed a valid one, the fact that Sarah Blannet's husband's brother, had been personed for service similar to that rendered by her husband, was, doubtless, known to her, and would have prompted her to have opposed a claim during her life time. Very only direct and conclusive testimony will, therefore, sustain the admissibility of the claim. Respectfully Van Buren Livingston, Esq. New York.

State of New York ss
On this 10 th Day of June 1855, before me a notary Public, in and for the state of New York, personally appeared Stephen Leutkins, a resident of the city of New York, aged 87 years, who on his oath declares, that during, and a long time after the Revolutionary war, he resided in Bergen County State of New Jersey, that he was well acquainted with Isaac Blauvelt, now deceased, who also resided in said County, that said Isaac Blauvelt was a Soldier in the Militia of said County, that he entered the service about the commencement of said war, & continued therein until peace was declared, that he, deponent, has frequently conversed with said Isaac Blauvelt, concerning the incidents of his said Service, & heard him relate many Particulars thereof, that it is now, & always has been, the common & universal belief, among the Old residents of said County, that Isaac Blauvelt did serve as stated, all through the war, & that he, together with his two Brothers, James, & Abraham Blauvelt, who were both younger than him, were, all of them, brave and good Soldiers, & served their Country well.
Sworn and subscribed to before Me, on the day and year above written
Stephen Leutkins
Witness Peter H Blauvelt
M. Hudson L. Notary Public

New York June 25 th 1855.
Sir.
Enclosed herewith I transmit to you some further evidence of service in the matter of the suspended application of the children of Sarah Plauett deceased for pension due to her on account of the services of her husband Isaac Plauett a soldier of the revolution. Also a certificate shewing the date of birth and marriage of said Isaac Plauett, and an affidavit from the children shewing why application was not made before. This evidence, together with that already forwarded, is all that can, after a long and diligent search be obtained at this late day in reference to the case in question all other parties acquainted with the facts in the matter being now dead.
The applicants however, cannot but entertain a strong hope that the evidence produced will be sufficient to establish the justness of their claim in the judgement of the Department; the more so as the personal character of the aged witnesses for strict veracity & integrity can at any moment, if required, be established beyond all doubt and question.
I am, very respectfully your obedient servant V. B. Livingston Jr.
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

Pension Office
June 30 1855
Sir
I return the certificate of the marriage of Isaac Blannett and Sarah Johnson filed in the case of Sarah Blannett, that it may be certified by some proper authority that he does occupy the position of Pastor of the church as alleged, —
I can not admit the proof of service, where general statements that a man served through the war or for several years do not show a peremptory service. It must be proved by witnesses who served with him or who can show, by a description of the service, that they were in a position to know the truth of their allegations, that he did serve and how long he served and in what grade, V. R. Livingston Esq New York ss

New York Nov. 14 th 1855.
Sir,
As no further evidence can be obtained, in the matter of the suspended application for pension, of the children of Isaac Plauvelt, (revolutionary) forwarded to your Department some time since, I beg you will return to me the documents appertaining to said case, as it is the intention of the parties interested, to have the same brought before the notice of the court of claims.
I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant.
V. P. Livingston Jr.
Josiah Minor Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

Pension Office Nov 22 1855
Sir
The papers in the case of Sarah Blauvelt of New York cannot be returned as they have become a part of the files of this office. - They can be copied for the use of the County claims should that become necessary.
1838/
OB Livingston Esq New York NY

Jersey City N. J. July 30/86
To Pension Agent Washington D. C.
Sir
Messrs. Mrs. M m Blauvelt James Blauvelt. Phebe Allison & Maria Bornuier - have applied for the Pension due Isaac Blauvelt - deceased -
Would you have the kindness to see and inform me by mail whether the pension has been paid over any part of it - if so to whom?
By so doing you will much oblige. The excuse for troubling you is that they - the applicants - know of no other mode by which to obtain the information - except of some one party to whom they do not wish to apply - believing it would be useless - if they did
Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
M m H. Jelliffe

New York Oct 38
Pension Office, August 2. 1856.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 30 th ultimo, you are informed that no allowance of pension has been made to the surviving children of Sarah Blauvick deceased who was the widow of Isaac Blauvick an allied revolutionary soldier.
Very resp y
William H. Lillie Esq y Trenton City, New Jersey

New York Dec: 4 th 1856.
Sir.
A certificate or military commission, dated many years ago, & signed to W m Livingston, then Governor of the State of New Jersey, was forwarded to your office, about a year or eighteen months since, as evidence in a suspended application for pension, of the children of Isaac Blauvelt .
Would you be good enough to return this document, as the family to whom it belongs, attach much importance to it, on account of its age &c., & would not upon any account have it lost to them.
I am, very Respectfully, Your obedient Servant.
T. P. Livingston Jr.
Geo. E. Whiting Esq. } Comm ee of Pensions. }

Pension Office, Jan 22, 1858.
Sir,
I have the honor herewith to return the Petition of the heirs of Isaac & Sarah Blankvelt, and to state that the claim of the latter Sarah Blankvelt for pension under act of July 7, 1838, was by this office disallowed, for the reasons assigned in a letter from this office dated June 30, 1855. Since then, however, it has been decided by the Department, in accordance with an opinion of the Attorney General, that claims of this description cannot be established and recovered by the children of revolutionary soldiers and their widows.
With great respect,
Yc
Hon George W. Jones
Chairman Committee
on Revolutionary Pensions U.S. Senate.

CHARLES F. X. O'BRIEN 12TH DIST. NEW JERSEY
House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C.
Dec. 4, 1922.
Respectfully referred to
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
requesting information asked for within.
Charles F. X. O'Brien
returned
2 encls.
Mr O'Brien sent an each copy of letter to Com. dated Nov. 16, 1922

returned Stamped Envelope 2st, Rec Nov 19 '22 W Rev JOHN R. WILLIAMS 224 UNION STREET JERSEY CITY, N. J.
November 16, 1922.
The Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am very anxious to find out the dates of the birth, marriage and death of an Isaack Blaauvelt (or Isaac Blauvelt) who during the war of the American Revolution was a Lieutenant/Colonel in Fells Batallion of New Jersey State Troops and at one time also a Private in a Regiment of Bergen County, New Jersey, Militia.
I desire this information for the reason that Mrs. Williams who is a descendant of Isaack Blaauvelt, has filed an application for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution and so requires the information.
I enclose herewith stamped addressed envelope for your reply and assure you that your courtesy in this connection will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
J.R.Williams,
m f b
Encl:- stamped addressed envelope.

732 E-28 St Paterson March 31, 1927
Mr Winfield
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly look up for me my G. Grand Father "Isaac Blainwell" (An Officer) Father said he fought under Col Blanch. Wife Sarah Johnston she a daughter of Col Vandervoort. his brothers were Cornelius (James & Abram more twins). John Abram born was father of my Grand mother

Peter Herring was a prisoner in Sugar House of N.Y.
I think for one year,
Can you give me his record also. I want to join the D.A.R., and am one of the Directors of the Blauvelt Association formed at Tappan last Sep. I found Isaac & Abram Blauvelt in the Library record, it said Isaac was Lieutenant - Coly Hills 1781
Batavia State Troops Abram wounded 1781
Mary or Maria, a cousin of Isaac.
Isaac (The Officer) was the son of
Isaac & Charity Blauvelt. One of their sons was in The Revolution.
I should like the birth and marriage of Isaac and Abram. Blauvelt,
Mary or Maria Blauvelt was the daughter of Peter Herring & Elizabeth his wife of Tappan.

Do you think this is correct? Please give me full partic- ulars, if possible, and as soon as you can. As I want my family to have every thing - all information.
Yours most Respectfully (Mrs)
Kathrine Blauvelt- Crooke