Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10304, Martin Cort, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Cort Martin
W. 10304
Ann Eliza
B.L.Wt. 61128-160-55
CONTENTS
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Albany 31,454
Marten Cort
Albany Co. in the State of N. York a Private in the Company command Captain Hamtramck of the Regt. command by Dubois in the N. York 7. months & 25 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 26 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26. day of June 1838 and sent to Henry Shafer, Cobleskill, N. Y.
the 4th of March '38 182.77 Pension allowance ending 6. Sept. '38. 13.05
$195.82
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk. Book E. 2 - Vol. 4 Page 12
3703

1838, April 19. Let to P. Ngt
6.036
New York - A.
Anne Eliza Cort, widow of Martin Cort who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 dollars 14 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 17 th day of Feby. 1857. and sent to
A. Gallup, Dechoarie, New York.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 14, Vol. 1
257703

28/7. 703
Act Mar. 3. 1856 Sept. 22. '56
Let G. G. Hynds Dec 22/56
Ann Eliza Cook Ann Eliza born. mil. Martin born. fri.
61.128 found April 11/57
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Vervolg. was.
Part act 7. June 1852 Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 32 p. 314524 6053 - 6034
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G. G. Hynds P.M. Steynsville
Vol 62, page 51.

State of New York Schokan County ss.
On this fourteenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven personally appeared before me Henry Sharpe a Judge of the court of Common Pleas in and for said county of Schokan which is a court of record
Martin Cort a resident of the town of Sharon in the county of Schokan in the State of New York Age Seventy nine 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 7 th 1832.
That he the said Martin Cort enlisted in the army of the united States and served in the line under the following named officers
That he the said Martin Cort was enlisted in the county of Albany on the 6 th Day of May 1779 for nine months in capt. Hamtramcks company in the regiment commanded by col Dubois
That he served in capt. Hamtramcks company in col Dubois regiment in Schokan from thence they Marched to the Mohawk river near Montgomery county from thence they Marched to fort Stanwix from thence they Marched back to fort plain on the Mohawk river that he served in fort plain until the first Day of January 1780
That he was honorably discharged in fort plain from the service by col Dubois by word
That he hereby relinquishes ever claim whatever to a person or annuity except the present, and Declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
This deponent says on his oath that he is unable to appear in the Schokan county on the account and reason of bodily infirmity that he has been so for a number of Years
continued

This is the reason that he Did not make his application before because he expected to get well again he gave up all hopes
The said Martin Cort answered the following questions that he Did not know the year when he was born by information of father and mother he was born on the sea when they were from Germany; that he has no record of his age that by information of mother he now 79 years old that he lived in Albany when he was called into service that he was enlisted in capt Flemtrams company in col Dubois regiment and faithfully served until discharged as it is stated in his declaration
that Peter Flynds William Flynds and Andrew Flynds are living in his neighborhood who can testify of his character for truth and veracity and their believe of his services a soldier of the revolution
Sworn and Subscribed
The day and year aforesaid before me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas
Martin his Cort Mark
I the said Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas Do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department the above named Martin Cort was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he has stated in his declaration; I do certify that it appears to me that Martin Cort the applicant for a pension is unable to appear and attend at the next county court in Schoharie on the account of his bodily infirmity
Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas

State of New York County of Schoharie
on the 5 th day of September A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty Six Personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace, within and for county and State aforesaid Elizabeth Elizabeth Cort aged eighty Six years a resident of the State and county of aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to said declaration that she is the Widow of Martin Cort deceased who was a Soldier in the War of the revolution and that he was a pensioner under the act 7 th June 1832 and drew a pension until sometime in September 1840 when he died the 24 th of December 1840 in the State and county of aforesaid - This deponent does not recollect the officers names under which he served as a Soldier; but refers to his husbands former declaration - She further states that she was married to the said Martin Cort in April 1833 does not recollect the precise day of the month by one Peter Hynd a Justice of the peace, and that her Maiden name before her marriage was Elizabeth Stratebeck, and that her said husband died in the State and county aforesaid on the 24 th day of December A.D. 1840 and that she is now a Widow. She makes this declara- tion for the purpose of obtaining the county land to which she may be entitled under the act

approved March 3 d 1855 and she further declares that she has not received or applied for bounty land under this or any other Act of Congress and that she hereby requests the bounty land warrants to be issued to be sent to her  Elizabeth Cort Gilbert G. Hyndz P.A.H. March 3 d
We Peter Hyndz and Severinus Brown residents of Schoberville County in the State of New York aforesaid upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Cort in our presence; and we have belief from the affidavits and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents her self to be and is still a Widow
Peter Hyndz Severinus Brown
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents her self to be and is still a widow, and that I have no interest in this claim
G. G. Hyndz, Justice of The Peace
IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Justice of the Peace this 3 d day of March 1855

Peter Hynds Severinus Brown
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and
STATE OF NEW-YORK, SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss : Ec.
I, John F. Shafer, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that G. G. Reynolds whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit was at the date therein mentioned, viz.: on the 5 th & 15 th days of September 1856 was a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Schoharie, sworn and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signature of the said Justice is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the laws of this State
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the 16 th day of September 1856. John F. Shafer CLERK

I Peter Hynds a resident of Hyndsville of the County of Schoharie and State of New York Upon oath declares That I, Was an acting magistrate in April 15 th 1833 and That Martin Cort and Anneliza Strobeck were joined in marriage before me, the annexed applicant being the Widow of Martin Cort, deceased
Sworn and subscribed
Peter Hynds
in To this the 15 Day of Sept r 1856, before me
G. G. Hynds, Justice, of the Peace.
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
} ss :
I, John F. Shafer, Clerk of said County,
do hereby certify that Peter Hynds whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit, was at the date therein mentioned, viz.: on the 15 th day of April 1833 was a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Schoharie, sworn and duly authorized to take the same  affidavits ; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signature to the affidavit of the said Justice is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the laws of this State
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the 16 th day of September 1856.
John F. Shafer CLERK.
N.B. G. G. Hynds is the post Master of Hynds Ville in the Town of Seward and county of Schoharie aforesaid Please to direct the Warrant which issued to the post master of Hynds Ville Anneliza Cort's next G. G. Hynds Justice

No. 6638 Revolution
Mrs. Eliza Court
widow of
Martin Court deceased a pensioner of the Revolution
Martin Court NY
abt 1832
Almerin Gallup Atty
Schoharie
Schoharie Co
N.Y.
Will of
Cole

County Judge of Schoharie Co.
STATE OF NEW YORK,
SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
} ss. John F. Shafer
I, ALMERIC GALLUP , CLERK OF SAID COUNTY, do certify that Lyman Sanford whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment the Judge of Schoharie County Court (and Surro- gate) a court of record in and for the said county of Schoharie, sworn and duly autho- rised to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said County Judge and Surrogate, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof, or acknowledgment, is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal the 7th day of January 185 John F. Shafer Clerk.

State of New York, Scholamie (county court)
On this 26 th day of November - A.D. 1856 before the County Court held in and for the county of Scholamie and State aforesaid personally appeared Ann Eliza Gort aged Eighty six years a resident of the town of Seward in the said county of Scholamie and State of New York. She being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by law of the United States passed the 3 rd day of February 1853 that she is the widow of Martin Gort deceased who was a private in the war of the Revolution in the company commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment commanded by _____
That her husband entered the service of the United States but at what time or place or how long he served she does not now recollect but refers to his papers on file in the department made at the time her said husband was granted a pension under the act of 1832.
That her said husband died on the 24 th day of December 1840 and believes his name was inscribed on the pension roll at Albany N.Y. She further states that she was married to the said Martin Gort in the town of Seward in said county of Scholamie and State of New York on the 15 th day of April 1833 by one Peter Heyns a Justice of the Peace and that her maiden name before her said marriage was Ann Eliza Ströbeck that her husband died as above at Seward on the 24 th day of December A.D. 1840 and that she is still his widow and that she has remained his widow since that period.
And she further states that there is a public record of her marriage as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herewith annexed.
That she cannot file herewith her said husband's certificate

of discharge from the reason that the same has been molten and lost. That she has not now nor never had any children by her said husband.
And she hereby appoints William Gallup of Schoharie N.Y. her true and lawful Attorney, with power of substitution to prosecute this her claim for pension to receive the certificate when issued and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises, and also in like manner for any increase of said pension.
Witness
Lyman Sanford Peter Wykoff
Ann Eliza her Kort mark.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above mentioned, and I hereby certify that I know the said deponent Ann Eliza Kort and believe her to be as above stated and that she is of the age above stated, from the facts and testimony presented to me this day. And further that I am not interested in this claim as Attorney or otherwise.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the County Court for the County aforesaid this 26 th day of November 1856
Lyman Sanford County Judge of Schoharie Co.
State of New York } Schoharie county }
On this 26 th day of November A.D. 1856 before the courts count in said county appeared personally Peter

He y s nas know to me to be a credible witness and who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statement that he is well acquainted with Mrs Ann Eliza Scott the above named applicant for a pension - that he has known her Fify years last past that she and her husband has resided in the same town with this deponent since the date of their marriage. and up to the time of her said husbands death which took place on an about the 24 th day of December 1840. That this deponent was an acting Justice of the peace in the town of Seneca in Schuylkill county during the year A D 1833. and that the said Ann Eliza Stroheck and her said husband Martin Scott were duly married by me according to law on the 15 th day of April 1833. and that the Record of said marriage of the said applicant and the said Soldier above named is as follows which is an exact copy and the same is now in my possession (and that he is not interested in said claim)
Martin Scott and Ann Eliza Stroheck were joined in matrimony on the 15 th day of April 1833
Peter Hays Justice of the Peace
Peter Hays
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year first above written before me and I certify that I am in no manner interested
Lyman Sanford County Judge of Schuylkill Co

State of New York Schuyler County
On this 26 th day of November A D 1856 Before the county Court of said county personally appeared Thomas B. Van Alstyne, And Henry S. Morgan who are to me well known and who are credible witnesses and who, being by me duly sworn before and say that they are each well acquaint- -ted with Mrs Ann Eliza Cort Cort the above applicant for a Pension. That they have known her for twenty years last past. That they were acquainted with Martin Cort her late husband having known him for twenty years previous to his death that they the said Martin Cort and Ann- Eliza Cort lived together as husband and wife and were reputed so to be, that defendants never heard the fact of their marriage disputed or questioned. That the said Martin Cort died, some fifteen years since on the 24 th day of December A D 1840 in consequence of
and the said Ann Eliza Cort has been since that day, and still is reputed to be his widow which defendants believe to be the fact. That she has never married since her said husband's death and still is his widow and that her said husband was the identical man mentioned as a soldier in her declaration above, and further that they were present and saw the said Ann Eliza Cort execute the foregoing affidavit by making her cross or mark (she being unable to write her name) to the foregoing affidavit and declaration, and making oath thereto in due form of law and further that they defendants do reside in the said county of Schuyler and are not interested in said claim
T. B. Van Alstyne
Henry S. Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26 day of November 1856
Lyman Sanford

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10304
Ann Eliza Hart Wid Martin Hart Print Rec. Wars
Act: Feby 3 rd  1853.
Index:—Vol. CA , Page 117
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Suspended. In lit. to Judge Henry Shaper, January 11, 1838. to Hon. Robt. M c Clellan June 8. 1838
61.128.
160 acres.

new York (Albany) Rev. Mrs. Eliza Galt, widow of Martin, who was a private New York trooper,
See Act Feb. 3 d 1853
$26 : $1.65 per annum
Admiral Gallup,
Schoharie
Schoharie Co.
New York.

 Lynchville March 19th N.Y.  To the Hon. J. Minot Pension office Washington  Sir 

257708
Amelia Court
near
Wickham
From
Washington
Pension office
Department
Respectfully yours J. M. [unclear]

Hyndus Ville Jan. 17 th 1857
Due Sir In answer to yours of 22 nd Dec r . last relative to an application for bounty lands by Induliza Cort Widow of Martin Cort a pensioner desert on file in your office No. 257.703 The additional affidavits relative to her marriage and the loss of her late husband's pension certificate were received yesterday at our Clerk's office and will probably arrive before this; I will further you to another application in your office by the same Widow Cort for a further pension got up by one Amelia Gallagher in which case will find the proof of her marriage and the loss of her husband pension certificate etc. If all is not sufficient write again
Yours with respect Gilbert G. Hyndus Postmaster of Hyndus Ville
Commissions of pension
Excuse me as to your name I can not read it or make it out in your letter

3 d Auditor's Office Oct. 20. 1836
Pension Office Dec. 19. 1856
Sir Martin Cook, inscribed on N.Y. (Albany) roll act of 1832, at $26 1 / 4 per annum.
Please state date of death and, if arrears were paid, to whom & for whose benefit.
Very respectfully
S. Cole for Commr.
R. J. Atkinson, Esq., 3 d Audr.
Very Resp't M c Farlane Auditor
Sir: Martin Cook Albany N.Y. Act 1832, at $26 1 / 4 , appears to have been paid to 4 Sept. 1840.
Gen. C. Whiting Esq., Comm r of Pensions

Hyndville Sept. 1, 1872
Pension office Washington

Gilbert G. Hynds Heynderville N.Y.
237703 Amelia Cott Widow of Martin
Boynnton Oct 7/56

Hynel Ville March 19 th 1857
Dear Sir We are waiting with grate pasience to hear further Something concerning the claim of Aneliza Corts Widow of Martin Corts an Application for Bounty land under the act of March 3 rd 1855 Recd in the pension office Sept r 22 nd 1856 No. 257703 you have since Recd further Proof of the old Ladies Marriage which has been forwarded some time ago Further she has since had a pension allowed her under the act of Feb 3 rd 1853 of $26 11 3/4 per year We conclude that her Land Warrant must fallow
Please answer - lets know what is lacking
Gilbert J. Hynel Postmaster of Hynel Ville
To the Hon ble J. Minot Commissioner

Brief in the case of Ann Elysa Cort, widow of Martin Schoharie County and State of New York.
act Feb 3 d 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was a pensioner on the New York Roll under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $26; 11, and died Dec 24, 1840. Claimant is satisfactorily identified, and her marriage established by Recd Proof. — — —
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Almerin Gallup, Schoharie N. York
Examining Clerk.
Oscar Niles.

FREE
Revolutionary claims
Hon James L. Edwards commissioner of pensions
Washington D.C. Oct 3 1832
Atkins Feb 29

34.355 Marlin Gort N.Y.
Rolls. 5: Reg.
enlist. 6 May. 1779 - for 9 mos discharged 1 Jan'y '80 = 7 mos 25
Act June 7. 1832
Admitted Private - 7 & 25 days $26.11
Henry Mufer Esq. Cobleskill N.Y.

State of New York Secretary's Office
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this Office that Martin Cort was enlisted as a soldier in Capt. Hamtramck's Company in the fifth New York Regiment commanded by Col. Dubois on the 6 th day of May 1779 for nine months and was discharged on the first of January 1780.
Arch d Campbell Dep t . Secretary
Albany Sep. 7. 1837.

State of New York Schokarie County. 13
Peter Klyndz of the town of Shoran in the county aforesaid being duly sworn according to law deposed and says that he has been well acquainted with Martin Bart of the town of Shoran the applicant for a pension for the space of thirty years and he the said Martin Bart is infirm as to bodily health at present and has been so for some number of years and it appears to me this deponent that he probable would remain so for some time and this deponent believes that he is unable to appear at court on the account of bodily infirmity — and further this deponent states that he believes Martin Bart to be a man of truth and of creditability and is to be believed under oath this deponent believes that he was a soldier in the revolutionary army Sworn and subscribed Peter Klyndz this 14th day of Septm. 1837 before me Henry Shaper a judge of Schokarie common Pleas
I Henry Shaper a judge of Schokarie common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Peter Klyndz who took and subscribed the foregoing affidavit that he is a justice of the peace of the town of Shoran in the county of Schokarie that he is a man of credibility that his affidavit is entitled to full credit
Henry Shaper a judge of Schokarie common Pleas

State of New York, Schobain County ss.
William Flyndz of the town of Sharon in the county aforesaid being duly sworn according to law deposed and saith on his oath that he has been well acquainted with Martin Cort the applicant for a Pension for the space of thirty years, that the said Martin Cort is infirm of body and feeble at present and has been so for some number of years, that it appears to me this deponent believes that the said Martin Cort will remain so for some time which will probably at the end prove fatal that it is the opinion of this deponent that the said Martin Cort is unable to appear in court on the account of bodily infirmity that the said Martin Cort is man of a good character for truth and veracity this deponent believes he was a soldier in the services of the revolutionary war
Sworn and subscribed this 14th Day of Sept 1837 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schobain common Pleas
William Flyndz his mark
I Henry Shaper a Judge of Schobain common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with William Flyndz who took and subscribed the foregoing affidavit that he is a man of credibility and to be believed that his affidavit is entitled to credit Henry Shaper a Judge of Schobain common Pleas

State of New York Schuham County
Andrew Hynds Physician & Surgeon of Sharon in the County Afore said. being duly Sworn according to law, deposed and says that he has been well acquainted with Martin Cort of the Town of Sharon for the space of two years the applicant for a pension. And that the said Martin Cort is infirm as to bodily health at present. he has for some years past been afflicted with a disease of the urin ary organ which will probably at the end prove fatal. Therefore I think or I am of opinion that he the said Martin Cort is unable to appear at Court on account of his bodily infirmity & that he the said Martin Cort is a man of truth and veracity and is to be believed under oath. This deponent believes that he was a soldier in the revolution
Sworn and Subscribed
This 14 th Day of September 1837 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schuham common Pleas
Andrew Hynds Jr.
I Henry Shaper a Judge of Schuham common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Andrew Hynds Jr who took and subscribed the fore going affidavit that he is a Physician & Surgeon in the town of Sharon in the county of Schuham and that he is a man of credibility and to be believed that his affidavit is entitled to full credit
Henry Shaper a Judge of Schuham common Pleas

34.189
State of New York, I Abraham A Keyser, clerk Schoharie county ss- of said county, do certify, that Henry Shafer, Esq. before whom the preceding affidavits of Martin Kost, Peter Hynds and William Hynds & Andrew Hynds Junr Henry Hynds, purport to have been taken, & by whom the certificates written underneath the said affidavits, is subscribed, was, on the day of the date of the said affidavits respectively, a Judge of the common pleas court of said county, & duly authorized to take affidavits - And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge, and verily believe that his signatures so subscribed to the taking of the said affidavits, and to the said certificates, are genuine. [The words "and Henry Hynds" erased, & "William Hynds & Andrew Junr" interlined.]
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, this 29th day of September 1837.
A. A. Keyser Clerk

State of New York, Schokain County. ss.
Henry Shafer of the town of Cobleskill in the county of Schokain being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he has been well acquainted with captain Hamtramck in Col. Dubois regiment in the Revolutionary War at the time when Col. Dubois regiment served in Schokain and Cobleskill; this deponent says that he has been well acquainted with Martin Cort the applicant for a pension even since the revolutionary war; that he the said Martin Cort was a private soldier served in captain Hamtramck company Col. Dubois regiment that this deponent seen the said Martin Cort in the service at the time when Col. Dubois Regiment was in Schokain.
Subscribed & sworn this 29 th day of September, 1837, before me, A. A. Keyser,
Henry Shafer
clerk of the county of Schokain
I certify that I am well acquainted with the Hon. Henry Shafer, and believe & know him to be a gentleman of credibility.
Sept 29. 1837.
A. A. Keyser, clerk of Schokain county

State of New York Schoharie County ss
Isaac Bernamey now a resident of the town of Middleburgh in the county of Schoharie formerly of the town of Coorn in the county of Albany personally appeared before and being duly sworn according to law doth depose and says that he has been and is now well acquainted with Martin Gort the applicant for a Pension in the revolutionary war and can since the revolutionary war that the said Martin Gort was in the presence of this deponent enlisted on the fifth or sixth day of May 1779 in the company commanded by captain Flamtranch in the fifth New York regiment commanded by Col Dubois to serve in said company of capt Flamtranch for the term of nine months, that deponent and the said Martin Gort was in the service together and served in said company of capt Flamtranch until the first day January 1780, and was honorably discharged from their service by capt Flamtranch; this deponent says that the said Martin Gort the applicant for a Pension is the identical man which was in the revolutionary service in capt Flamtranch's company that this deponent and the Martin Gort served together as aforesaid
Sworn and Subscribed this 12 th day of March 1838 before me Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas
Isaac Bernamey his X mark
Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted Isaac Bernamey who took and subscribed the foregoing affidavit that he is man of credibility and to be believed under oath
Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas

State of New Jersey Schoharie County ss.
Martin Cost of the town of Sharn in the county of Schoharie the applicant for a Pension being duly sworn and says that he was informed by Judge Shaper that he could not get a Pension under the Act of 18 March 1818, because that he did not serve nine months in Capt. Hamtramck company this is the reason that he not made application under the act 18 March 1818 that this deponent says that he did render other services in the revolutionary war, that he did render the act passed 7 th of June 1832, did inquire for witnesses to prove his services that this deponent says that he could not find any witnesses to prove his other services this is the reason that he not made application before further says that he is the identical man which was with Genl. Saratoga in the revolutionary service in Capt. Hamtramck's company until they was discharged
Sworn and subscribed the 12 th day of March 1838 before me Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas
Martin his Cost mark
I Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Martin Cost who took the foregoing affidavit that he is a man of credibility that his affidavit is entitled to full credit
Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas

State of New York Schenebady County
Be it known, that before me Gilbert G. Hyndz, a justice of the peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Indiza part of the town of Howard in State and county aforesaid and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of Martin Corts deceased whom was a pen- -sioner during his lifetime up to his death the 24th day of Dec r 1840 or up to Sept y of the same year; she further states that she has made diligent search for the original certificate of his husband's pension and that she is unable to find the same; further states that she was married to Martin Corts the 15 th day of April 1833 by one Peter Hyndz, Esq r a justice of the peace and that she has not intermarried, since the death of her husband, but continues to be a widow of the above named Martin Corts and that she resides in the town of Howard at the same place where her husband died
And of the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied Subscribed and sworn to before me This 5 th day of January 1857 Gilbert G. Hyndz Justice of the peace Indiza her Corts mark

State of New York Schoharie County } ss: Clerks office,
I John F. Shafer Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Peter Byrns, whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit, was on the fifteenth day of April A.D. 1833, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Schoharie sworn, and was duly authorized by the laws of this State to perform marriage ceremonies, and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signature of the said Peter Byrns is genuine,
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the 8 th day of January 1857, John F. Shafer Clerk
STATE OF NEW-YORK, SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss:
I, John F. Shafer, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that G. G. Byrns whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit was at the date therein mentioned, viz.: on the fifth day of January 1857 was a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Schoharie, sworn and duly authorized to take the same: and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signature of the said Justice is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the laws of this State
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the eighth day of January 1857. John F. Shafer CLERK

State of New York Schenebecty Co.
Peter Hynick of the town of Howard in Schoe Co county of present
Being duly sworn saith that he is well acquainted with Anteliza Coats the widow of Martin Coats a prisoner deceased the 24th day of Dec r 1840 I was a witness in his last will and testament and aided in the administering on his property this deponent further says that he was an acting magistrate in the year 1833 and that he joined together in marriage Martin Coats and Anteliza Coats on the 15th day of April 1833 and that they lived together as man and wife from that time until separated by death the 24th of Dec r 1840 and that I am known to Anteliza as ever since remained a widow
And further this deponent states that he has aided the widow Coats to find the lost or misplaced certificate of the pension of her late husband and we came to the conclusion that the certificate is mislaid or lost
But wishes to refer your Honor to papers on file in the pension office
Subscribed and sworn this 5th day of January 1857 A. H. Hynick
Peter Hynick

Cobels Hill March 15 th 1838
Gentlemen
in answer to Your last letter of July 18 th 1838 in the case of Martin Cost the applicant of a Pension I sent You the enclosed affidavits, hoping this will be satisfactory evidence that You have reasons to give a Pension to him the reason which he has stated in his affidavit I believe is true because he has a number of times called on me to make out his papers for a Pension I said to him that he not get a Grant unless he had satisfactory proof I hope the affidavits of the witnesses in Capt Flemtrams company will be satisfactory evidence Please to sent me the result
N.B. Please to sent the result in the case of Margaret Hannis widow of William Hannis Deceased
I am respectfully Your obed t servant Henry, Shafer
Horatio R. Spaulding Secretary of the War Department To James L. Edwards commissioner of Pensions city of Washington

Cobles Kill September 29 th 1837
Gentlemen
I herewith send You the papers in the case of Martin Gort the applicant for a pension with my affidavit annexed there to I hope this will be satisfactory evidence to Your honors to Grant him a pension Please to send me the result in this case
N.B. Please to send me the result in the case of Margaret Harris the widow of William Harris
I am respectfully Your obed t Servant Henry Shaper
Hon Secretary of the War Department Do James K. Edwards commissioner of pension city of Washington

Albany April 13 th 1858.
George C. Whiting Esquire - Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
Enclosed you have a paper, on which Mrs Ann Eliza Cort claims to draw the amount due on the 4 th of March last, one years pension. her pension certificate being illegally withheld by Hynds and Brown, residing in the immediate neighborhood of the pensioner, will such paper warrant payment of the same.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t . Cornelius Glen

7 Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office Feb'y 12 th 1837,
Sir:
I return the papers enclosed in your letter of the 4 th inst & in reply have to inform you that the pension of Martin Cox, (as is supposed from the papers your enquiry is relative to & not Martha Cox as stated in your letter,) appears to have been paid at the Albany N.Y. Agency, under Act of June 7 th 1832, at $26. 66 per annum, to 4 th of September 1840. The arrears do not appear to have been paid.
Very Respectfully Your O bed Serv t
Wm J. Austin Auditor
Geo: C. Whiting Esq d Commissioner of Pensions

Ho Rep May 16 th 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir/ Enclosed I send you a letter as King certain information in relation to two pension cases - Be pleased to give me an answer thereto that I may advise my constituents thereof -
I have the Honor to be Yr ob d Servt
R. McCallan

Ms. A. 23
Revolutionary claims H 1792
To Joel R. Poinsett Secretary of the war Department Dr. Samuel Edwards commissioner of Pensions
city of Washington
NY. Adt. J. H. Martin Albany March 16 th

Martin Cort
11/20
Revolutionary claim J. B. U.
Hon. Joel R. Pains the Secretary of the War Department
Hon. A. Edwards commissioner of Pensions city of Washington
My
Cobleskill June 15 th
res. Jan.

Cobles Kill June 14 th 1838
Gentlemen
I have sent You 2 affidavits dated March 12 th 1838 in the case of Martin Corts applicant for a Pension one affidavit of Martin Corts stating the reason why he did not make application under the act of 18 th March 1818 and for the delay of his present claim of which I think will be satisfactory reason the other affidavit was made by Isaac Laramay now a resident of the town of Middleburgh Schoharie county stating the services of the said Martin Corts the applicant for a pension of these 2 affidavits I have no answer as yet from Your honors, it is my opinion that he is entitled to a pension
Please to sent me the result in this case
I am very respectfully Your obt Servant Harry Shafer
Hon Joel R. Poinsett Secretary of the war Department " J. A. Edwards commissioner of pensions city of Washington