Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22804, Henry Clapp, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York
Clapp, Henry Elizabeth
U. 22804
CONTENTS

Henry Clapp and Elizabeth his Wife was Married by 20 th of Feb y 1784
Phoebe Clapp was born 4 th of April 1785
Sally Clapp was born 11 th of July 1787
Cata Clapp was born 9 th of April 1790
Samuel L. Clapp born 18 th Octo r - 1792

Rept July 5-
New York - 692 city agency -
Elizabeth Clapp - widow of Henry Clapp who was a private - in the New York Land.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 53 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of July 1843 and sent to Adam Raymond Platte - Bill Hill N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 - Page 104

North Castle 3
West Chester Co. ss. Came before me Lydia Robbins who did depose and say that Henry Clapp served in the Militia, as a Soldier at different periods during the Revolutionary War, under Captain Mosier (as pronounced) and also according to recollection, under Captain Ferris. That such service or a portion thereof was performed in North Castle in Westchester county. Also that during the three last years of the war this deponent lived with her husband in the city of New York. That while residing there, Henry Clapp was brought in as a prisoner of war. That he was confined for a time in a place or building called the Provost, under a guard by the name of Cunningham. That he was removed to a building called the Sugar House, and confined under the care, or charge of a keeper called Hutton. That Henry Clapp was held as a prisoner of war by the British, and confined in the city of New York for six months. That Benjamin Clapp a brother of Henry was also there, also confined as a prisoner, both of whom had received slight wounds that this deponent furnished the two above named prisoners during their captivity with provisions from time to time and washed for them and otherwise administered to their wants, that Henry Clapp and Benjamin regained their liberty by being exchanged. That this deponent is a sister of Henry Clapp named
North Castle Oct 10 1839
Lydia Robbins
Swann and Schenck before me
Leigh Capner justice of peace

State of New York County of West-Chester S.S.
I John H. Smith Clerk of the said County Do hereby Certify that Dwight- Capron before whom the within Affidavit was taken at the time of taking the same a Justice as within duly authorized to take the same, and that the Signature to the Surat purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the 18 th day of October 1839
John H. Smith Clerk
Alm A. D. ... one of the Judges of ...

City of New York ss.
Came before me Anna Clapp who did depose and say that she was present at the celebration of the marriage of Henry Clapp with Elizabeth Light. That such marriage took place in the town of Bedford Westchester county at the house of Lemuel Light the father of Elizabeth, more than fifty years ago, that such marriage was solemnized by the Rev. Mr. Meard or Moad a Presbyterian Minister Pastor of a church in some of the adjoining towns. That this deponent is a sister in law of Henry Clapp deceased. Sworn before me this Eighth day of October 1839. Anna Clapp. John P. Kirtland Commissioner of Courts.
Westchester County Court. The above named Elizabeth Clapp is to appear in court. Almon D. Dey one of the Judges of court.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, Joseph Hoxie, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk
Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Peter Pinckney, Esq. before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of deeds in and for the said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, and that I believe the signature of said Commissioner thereto subscribed, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, the 10 day of October 183 9
Sarah Hoxie Clerk.
one of the Judges of the

State of New York Ulster County ss.
I, John Prigman Clerk of the County of Ulster do hereby certify that Abraham A. Deyo Esq. before whom the foregoing or within Affidavits of Aaron Raymond & Elizabeth Clapp purport to have been taken was at the date of the same a Judge of the County Courts of Ulster County duly Commissioned & sworn - And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge and verily believe his signature of such Judge and verily believe his signature to the said Affidavits are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 21 st day of January 1840
John Prigman Clerk -
The undersigned Judge do hereby certify that Aaron Raymond who has made the within Affidavit is a person of known credibility and good character as a witness Abraham A. Deyo

State of New York, Came before me the undersigned judge, M c ler Caruthy J s Aaron Clapp, who did depose and say that Henry Clapp a native of the County of West Chester Died at his residence in the town of Patterson in Ulster county on the 30 th of August 1830, leaving a widow viz Elizabeth Clapp. That such widow has not again remarried. That the family record of Henry Clapp which is in his hand writing, has been in the possession of this deponent since the decease (the decease) of Henry Clapp above named. That said record commences thus: Henry Clapp and Elizabeth his wife was married 26 th of Feb y 1784. This deponent further says that the persons viz Anna Clapp and Lydia Robbins whose affidavits are hereto annexed are persons of known respectability and good character. Sworn and subscribed before me on the 6 th of January 1840
Feb 26. 1784 6655
Hon. R. Palmer H.R.
Abraham A Deyo one of the Judges of the Ulster County State of New York, Came before me the undersigned judge, Elizabeth White County, J s Clapp on this fifteenth day of November 1839 a resident of the town of Patterson in Ulster county and of the age of and county of Ulster who being duly sworn first according to law; doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of Henry Clapp deceased, who according to the knowledge and belief of this deponent was a soldier of the Revolution. That he served in the militia under Capt. Morin in West Chester County. That he was captured by the British and held as a prisoner for six months. She further declares that this deponent was married to Henry Clapp above named on the 26 th of February 1784. That her husband the above named Henry Clapp died on the 30 th of August 1830. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service. But that the marriage took place previous to the first of January seven -teen hundred and ninety four viz. at the time above stated. Sworn and subscribed before me Elizabeth Clapp on the day and year above written.
Abraham A Deyo one of the Judges of the Ulster County Court. I certify that owing to bodily infirmity the above named Elizabeth Clapp is unable to appear in court. A. A. Deyo one of the Judges of the Court

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22.804
Elizabeth Clapp wid of Henry Clapp Pris Rev War.
Act March 3 d 43
Index: Vol. A , Page 139
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New York 5220
Elizabeth Clapp widow of Henry Clapp
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 30. August 1830 of Ulster Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Purdy of the reg't. commanded by Col. Hammond in the N.Y. Militia line for 16 months & 3 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 53 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. day of March 1840 and sent to Hon. R. Palen N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840 214.64 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. .. 26.83
$241.47
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk Book A. Vol. 2. Page 73

V N. York
Elizabeth Clapp
20 Feb. '40, let. to Hon. R. Palen
to same 26. March 1840
Act July 1838

House Representatives July 18. 1840
Dear Sir
The papers I herewith forward, you will please examine - If sufficient forward the Certificate to me - If not return them, with the objections
Very Respectfully Yours
J. L. Edwards Esqr Room of Pensions
Rufus Palmer

Hm R Palen H 2 O

The number and amount of certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Levy and Militia Services continued from Book II & VIII
   Date No To whom given Private     1779 June 9 9855 Henry Clapp Private 1 6 8   1780 Jan'y 25 10237 Henry Clapp " 6 16 10 3/4   1780 Oct 29 10478 Henry Clapp " 12 5 1/8   1779 March 6 th 41895 Henry Clapp " 16 8   1781 Sept 2 41987 Henry Clapp " 17 4 10   26 17 5  
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany March 12. 1840
I hereby certify the above to be true Extracts from Books N o 3. & 9 now remaining in this office, and also that it appears from the same books that the said Henry Clapp served the 1 st term above named under with Captain Jacob Purdy the 2 nd with Lt Wright Carpenter the 3 rd & 8 th with Captain Gilbert Teyon and the 4 th with Lt W m Wright, and also that it appears from Book A of audited accounts that Abraham Temple was a Colonel for the years 1779 & 1780 and that Warmanus Windell was a Colonel on the 16 Sept 1781
W m D. Dredway Dep Comptroller

6655
Elizabeth Clapp
Act. July 7. 1838
Marr'd 26 Feb 1784
Husband died 30. Aug 1830
Col Hammond } N.Y. Capt J. Purdy } Militia
Admitted
Private 16 months & 3 days
Hon. R. Palmer 142
Ulster County Town of Pattenkill

Ulster County ss Town of Pattenkill?
Came before me the undersigned judge, Aaron Raymond and made oath, that the leaf herewith transmitted is from the book of the family Record of Henry Clapp late of this town and formerly of Westchester County. That such writing or record is in the hand writing of Henry Clapp above named. That such record has been in his possession since the decease of said Henry Clapp. That this is the only family Record known to have been kept by said Henry Clapp. Aaron Raymond. Sworn and subscribed before me the 31 st day of February 1840 Abraham A. Deyo one of the Judges of the Ulster County Courts
State of New York } Ulster County }
Ye: I John Deyo a Clerk of the County of Ulster do hereby certify that Abraham A. Deyo Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Aaron Raymond purports to have been subscribed & sworn was at the date of the same a Judge of the County Courts of Ulster County duly Commissioned and sworn & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said Court & County this fourth day of March 1840
John Deyo Clerk

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Hon. Aaron Raymond Esq. Plattsburgh
Sir I heri transmit the declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Clapp which I suppose to be sufficient, to entitle her to a renewal of her Pension - agree to Resubmit J. L. Edwards Esq. Aaron Raymond

State of New York ss.
On this twelfth day of April 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned justice of the Peace in and for the town of Plattkill and county of Ulster - Elizabeth Clapp, a resident of the town and county aforesaid, aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Henry Clapp deceased who served as a private in the militia in said war. That this deponent received annuity by the act of July 7 1838, for five years, $53.60, according to resolution, her certificate having been returned to the Pension Office at New York. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
John Lambert } Justice of the Peace
Elizabeth S. Clapp mark
Witness A. Raymond
I certify that the above named Elizabeth Clapp is personally known to me John Lambert Justice
State of New York Ulster County ss.
Henry A. Gay Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Ulster. certify that John Lambert is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 18 th day of April 1843. H. A. Gay Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County

796
May 1. 1843.
J. L. Edwards Esq.  Herbert States Pension Agent Washington D. C.  N.Y. Mar 30 1843 Eliz. Clapp
for

Admit private $53.66
N. York City Agency
Adams Raymond
Platte Rile
N.Y.