Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2,844, Michael De Graff, New York.

SERVICE
New York.
De Graff Michael Jane.
NUMBER
R. 2844
CONTENTS
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James DeGraff
Emory Ward.
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A. E. Munroe Esq. W. B. Pringle Esq. County Clerk Albany Westchester N.Y.
1401 2nd Avenue New York City

Declaration.
In order to obtain the arrears of Pension due Widow Jane Delgraff at the time of her death under the Act of Congress passed July 4. 1836.
State of New York Herkimer County Bf
On this tenth day of February 1844 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County now sitting Sarah Allen a resident of the town of Deerfield in said County aged 45 years & upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Pension due her mother Jane Delgraff at the time of her death under the Act of Congress passed July 4. 1836. That her mother the said Jane Delgraff departed this life at Newport in said County on the sixth day of March Eighteen hundred & forty three at the house of this Declarant where she had lived previous to her death. That previous to her death she made some efforts to obtain said Pension & was sworn, but whether any papers were ever sent to Washington this Declarant does not know. E. P. Kinney Esq. of Newport advised & prepared said papers & gave them to Declarants brother in law Cranston Harvey, but Declarant believes that they were not forwarded to Washington the proofs not being complete, but whether they were or not her mother the said Jane Delgraff died as aforesaid without Pension. And Declarant further saith that her mother the said Jane Delgraff was at the time of her death the widow of Michael Delgraff who died in the town of Poland in said County on or about the 24 th day of January Eighteen hundred & seven. That said Michael Delgraff was an Ensign & Lieutenant of Militia during the war of the revolution, and as Declarant has been repeatedly & credibly informed said upon numerous occasions.

with the militia of Half Moon now Waterford, Saratoga County, N.Y. That previous to said war he lived in Dutchess County in the town of P'keepsie & Red Hook Kill, from whence shortly after the commencement of said war he moved to Half Moon aforesaid, and was commissioned in the militia of that vicinity in which he continued to serve until near the close of said war when he removed back again to Dutchess County where he continued to reside until he moved to Herkimer County aforesaid. And Declarant further saith that her father the said Michael Delgraft was as declarant has always been informed & believes duly married to her mother the said Jane Delgraft (whose maiden name was also Delgraft) in said town of P'keepsie three or four months previous to the commencement of said war of the revolution. That this Declarant has very often heard her parents mention this fact & that they moved together to Half Moon aforesaid & that while there the said Jane suffered greatly from fear of the Indians & Tories being frequently obliged to pass the night in the woods to avoid being taken prisoner by them while her husband was on duty in the army. And Declarant further saith that her mother the said Jane Delgraft left four children her surviving who still live & are the only children living now. Widow Anna  Kooper the oldest, who is now a widow & lives in the town of Schuyler in said County. Said Anna was born during the war of the revolution. Betsy  Harvey wife of Cranston Harvey who lives in Cattaraugus County. Lydia  Harvey widow of Solomon Harvey, now living in the state of Pennsylvania & this Declarant. And this Declarant further saith that her mother the said Jane

Delgraft never had but one husband Brock the said Michael Delgraft. That she died his widow to wit at the time aforesaid
Subscribed & sworn to the truth S Sarah Allen & year aforesaid before me David Court. E. A. Munson Clerk
To E. A. Munson Clerk of said County do here- by certify that the foregoing are the original pro- ceedings had before said Court now sitting. That Satisfactory proof has been presented to said Court now sitting that said Jane Delgraft died at Newport in said County on the sixth day of January Eighteen hundred & forty three leav- ing the following children her surviving. who are the only children her surviving to wit. Anna Cooper of Schuyler NY. Betsey Harvey of NY. Lydia Harvey of Pennsylvania & Sarah Allen the above declarant & that the said Court have confidence in the declaration of the said Sarah Allen. Witness my hand & official seal this tenth day of February A.D. 1844 E. A. Munson Clerk

Dr Sir
Albany Feb 20/44.
You forgot to affix your seal to this certificate. Please do so. Respectfully M m W m Pierce
Q. J. Mayhew Feb 20 1844 M m W m Pierce

Michael Delpuff

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William B. Pierce Esq Albany - N.Y.
Michael Delaney

Pokeepsie May 14. 1844.
Sir -
I have examined the record book of our church - and find upon it the following. "Dec r 20. 1774. Married by publication Michol Depaff & Jonnitie Depaff". I give you the record verbatim & literatim - It doubtless means Michael Depaff. & Juntze - which if I mistake not is the english for Jane - This is all that I can find - If you desire a formal certificate with all the required accompanying authentications & I will make it out at any time - I have the prescribed form for doing it - a small fee is required by the pastor & the Clerk amounting in all to some few shillings - For myself I of course desire nothing - If this is the record you involve it will afford me pleasure upon an intimation to that effect promptly & in legal form to transmit it -
Yours &
A. M. Mann -

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF/HMK
October 8, 1929.
Mrs. Samuel B. Poight 507 North Main Street Greensburg Pennsylvania.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 2844, it appears that Michael De Graff, while residing at Half Moon, Saratoga County, New York, served as ensign and Lieutenant at various times in the New York Militia in Colonel Jacobus Van Schoonhaven's Regiment, was out against Burgoyne at Lake George, at the burning of Cherry Valley, and twice at Fort Edwards.
He died January 24, 1807, in Poland, Herkimer County, New York.
The soldier married December 20, 1774, in Poughkeepsie,
New York, Jane De Graff
The widow, Jane, died January 6 or March 6, 1843, in Newport, Herkimer County, New York, leaving the following children:
Sarah Allen, ..... residing in Deerfield, New York, aged 44 years. Anna Cooper, widow, " " Schoharie, New York, Betsey or Elizabeth " " Rattleragus County, New York, wife of Granston Harvey, Lydia ..... " " Pennsylvania, widow of Solomon Harvey
The above named children claimed the pension that might have been due their mother, but the claim was not allowed as they did not

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furnish satisfactory proof of six months service as required by the pension law.
In 1851 daughter Sarah signed her name Sarah Harrison, no explanation given as to this change in her name.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

6230
Jane Deelyrapp
Dec 2
n.y.
Reynolds
Dr 25 - Oct: 18. 44. -
2844
Act July 4 th 36

1929- April 12 - Irish to Mrs. Wm. E. Corland and Aug. 1929. Oct. 8 - Irish to Mrs. Samuel B. Forghet Aug.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
28/11/11 P. O. _____
James DeGraft Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 1852 shows reasons for rejection -
Alleges: _____ "He did not serve
Re-enlisted: six months" _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

De Graaf

In the matter of the application of the heirs of Jane Delgraff for pensions under the act of July 4, 1836.
Albany Oct. 8. 1844.
Sir: It appears from your reply of the 5 th inst. upon the above claim that the affidavit of Perick O. Groot has been overlooked. You observe, "The service set forth in the certificate of the Comptroller does not extend to six months, consequently does not entitle the claimant to a pension. The claim is disallowed for want of sufficient service." Now in addition to the Comptrollers certificate I sent an affidavit of said Groot in which he deposed to the following service. Three months against Pangoyne in 1777. Four weeks to Fort Edward in the Spring of 1776 and four weeks longer in the Summer of the same year. Four weeks to Lake George in the Fall of 1775 & four weeks when Cherry Valley was burnt in 1778. Now Mr Groot is one of our most respectable citizens. He is well known to the best families in Albany & if required, I can produce an abundance of evi-

dence that his statements are entitled to full credit. I saw Mr Groot myself and prepared his affi- davit. His memory is a good deal impaired by age, but he remembered distinctly all the facts of service as stated in his affidavit. His only trouble was in stating the year , which he has done as correctly as his memory will permit.
I have the honor to remain
Very respectfully Your Obedient
Wm D. Pierce
How J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

Mrs. J. S. Edwards

In the matter of the application of the heirs of Jane DeGraff for a pension under the act of July 4. 1836.
Albany. June 13. 1844.
Sir,
I would respectfully inform you that the above named Jane DeGraff previous to her death applied to E. C. Pinney Esq an Attorney at Law of Newport N.Y. to assist her in obtaining her pension, and that said Pinney prepared the necessary papers, but the children believe that these papers were never forwarded to Washington. If they were not sent they are now lost. The enclosed proofs of marriage & service I believe are complete.
I have the honor to remain Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt
M. H. Pierce
Rev J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

Pension Office
Oct 18. 44.
Sir.
In answer to your letter of the 8 th Oct r '44 respecting the case of Jane De Graff claiming a pension under the Act of July 4 th 36 I have only to state that this Department feels constrained to depend upon record proof of service and cannot rely upon the statements of one whose evidence is too particular for one who confessed his want of exact memory from old age. The respectability of Mr. Delgroot is not doubted but his own allegations deprives his recollection of matters so long gone by, of the full reliance necessary to constitute the best the evidence in this case
W. B. Pierce Esq r Albany NY
6230 Act July 4 th 36

W. B. Pierce
Oct 5 '44

Pension Office Oct 5 1844.
Sir
The papers in the case of Jane Delgraff deceased widow of Michel Delgraff claiming a pension under the act of July 4 th 36 have been examined and filed. The service set forth in the certificate of the Comptroller does not extend to six months, consequently does not entitle the claimant to a pension. The date of the marriage and identity of the claimant are sufficiently proved. The claim is disallowed for the want of sufficient service.
W. B. Pierce Esq. Albany N.Y.
6230 Act July 4 th 36

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
April 12, 1929
Mrs. William E. Copeland 110 Maywood Street N.S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.2844, it appears that Michael De Graff, while residing at Half Moon, Saratoga County, New York, served as Ensign and Lieutenant at various times in the New York Militia in Colonel Jacobus Van Schoonhoven's Regiment, was out against Burgoyne at Lake George, at the burning of Cherry Valley, and twice at Fort Edwards.
The soldier married, December 20, 1774, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Jane De Graff.
He died, January 24, 1807, in Poland, Herkimer County, New York.
The widow, Jane, died January 6 or March 6, 1843, in Newport, Herkimer County, New York, leaving the following children:
Sarah Allen, residing in Deerfield, New York, aged about forty-four years; Anna, Cooper, a widow, living in

Schuyler, New York; Betsey or Elizabeth, wife of Cranston Harvey, residing in Cattaragus County, New York; and Lydia, widow of Solomon Harvey, residing in Pennsylvania.
The above named children claimed the pension that might have been due their mother but the claim was not allowed as they did not furnish satisfactory proof of six months service as required by the pension law.
In 1851, daughter Sarah signed her name Sarah Harrison, no explanation given as to this change in her name.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

507 NORTH MAIN STREET GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Emanuel Dev of the 1st. Co 7th Reg. Lancaster Co. - Penna. militia Com. wounded by Col Henry Ream Oct. 1795. The above was found in Penna Archives Series 6 - Vol 5 - p. 361
Hoping for information or sugges- tions where to find some
Very truly
Mrs. Samuel B Foight 507 North Main St. - Greensburg - Penna. -
July 29-1929.

507 NORTH MAIN STREET GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:- I should like to have, if it can be found, any record of a pension granted the widow of a Michael de Graff of the American Revolution. The record seems to be Joshua Taylor's Co. 12th Reg. of Albany Co militia commanded by Col. Jacobus. Van Schoonhoven, March 1780. The name of the widow is unknown to me am hoping to find, perhaps names of children. Said Michael de Graff perhaps came to Penna. (other side of page) also would like to find some record of

The de Goff record is found in State Archives Vol 1 p 271 of documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New York Vol 15

110 Maywood St., N.S. Pittsburgh Pa. Observatory Station.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: The War Dept has referred me to you to see if you can give me any information about an ancestor of mine who fought in the Revolutionary War, by the name of Michael very De Groff, or (De Graaf) he served in the Col. Van Schoonhoven's Regiment (Albany Co) New York Militia. Please give dates if any.
Thanking you for any information. I am Sincerely yours.
Mrs. Wm. E. Copeland.
Sept 5, 1928.

N. G. Suspended Roll acts 1836. + 1838 Papers in case
of Jane Degrass. dwd widow of Michael Degrass dwd
Power of attys To J. G. Austin
I wish to see the papers on file in this case March 14/54
J. G. Austin
Col Anderson
J. G. Austin March 16/54

I know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Harvey, of Franklinville, in the County of Cattaraugus, State of New-York, do hereby constitute and appoint James G. Austin of the city of Washington, my true and lawful attorney for me, and in my name, to present my claim for a Pension for, and on account of the Revolutionary services of my deceased father, Michael Digeoff, and to Examine all Papers now on file at the Pension office, in relation to the same, and to do all other acts and things, which may be lawfully be done in the premises. Given under my hand and Seal this 20th day of February 1854.
Witness
Samuel White
Elizabeth her X Harvey Mark
State of New York } Allegany County } ss.
On this 20th day of February 1854 Elizabeth Harvey above named, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said county, and acknowledged the execution of the above Power of an attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this the day and year above named.
C. M. Woodworth
Justice of the Peace in & for
STATE OF NEW YORK, ALLEGANY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss. I, James M. Mott, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, do hereby certify that C. M. Woodworth Esq. before whom the annexed instrument in writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected sworn and authorized to take the same. And that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that said Instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Angelica, in said County, this 9 day of March 1854
James M. Mott
Clerk of Allegany County.

Be it known all men by these presents, that I, Elizabeth Harvey, of Franklinville, in the County of Cattaraugus State of New-York, do hereby constitute and appoint James G. Austin of the city of Washington, my true and lawful attorney for me, and in my name, to prosecute my claim for a Pension for, and on account of the Revolutionary services of my deceased father, Michael Diegeoff, and to examine all Papers now on file at the Pension office, in relation to the same, and to do all other acts and things, which may be lawfully to done in the premises. Given under my hand and Seal this 20th day of February 1854.
Witness Samuel White
Elizabeth her X Harvey mark
State of New York } Allegany County } ss.
On this 20th day of February 1854 Elizabeth Harvey above named, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said county, and acknowledged the execution of the above Power of an attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this the day and year above named.
C.M. Woodworth Justice of the Peace in & for said county of Allegany

Jan 29th
NY
Pa.
no paper found
Frank Hylton 1848-57

Whereas I, Sarah Harrison am a daughter of Michael Dugroff and Jane Dugroff late of the County of Herkimer, both now deceased, And whereas the said Michael Dugroff was a Lieutenant in the war of the Revolution, and died about the year 1806, leaving Jane Dugroff his widow who died in the Town of Newport in said County of Herkimer A.D. 1843. And whereas I am advised that the said Jane Dugroff was entitled to a pension on account of the services of her husband the said Michael Dugroff, in the said War of the Revolution
Now therefore I do hereby constitute and appoint Harry H. Lytton and Saml. V. Marks my true and lawful attornys, for me, and in my name and in the name and behalf of all the children of the said Michael & Jane Dugroff, to present and prosecute our claim to such amount of pension as we may be by law entitled to by virtue of the claim of my mother the said Jane Dugroff deceased. And I do hereby make this power of attorney irrevocable during our lives from this date, Witness my hand and Seal at Newport this 3 rd day of December A.D. 1851-
Executed in presence of Richard Berendeen John C. Harris State of New York Herkimer County
Sarah Harrison
On this 3 rd day of December A.D. 1851 before me the subscribers a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared
State of New York, } ss. HERKIMER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
I, Standish Barry, Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify that Richard Berendeen Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, and also the proof of acknowledgment, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, dwelling in the said county, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said certificate, to be his genuine signature, and that the same is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, at Herkimer, this 3 rd day of December A.D. 1851
Standish Barry
Clerk.
on, and in her act Justice Peace

Whereas I Sarah Harrison am a daughter of Michael Degriff and Jane Degriff late of the County of Herkimer, both now deceased, And whereas the said Michael Degriff was a Lieutenant in the war of the Revolution, and died about the year 1806, leaving Jane Degriff his widow who died in the Town of Newport in said County of Herkimer A.D. 1843. And whereas I am advised that the said Jane Degriff was entitled to a pension on account of the services of her husband the said Michael Degriff, in the said War of the Revolution.
Now therefore I do hereby constitute and appoint Henry H. Lytton and Sam l V. Marks my true and lawful attornys, for me, and in my name and in the name and behalf of all the children of the said Michael & Jane Degriff, to present and prosecute our claim to such amount of pension as we may be by law entitled to by virtue of the claim of my mother the said Jane Degriff deceased. And I do hereby make this power of attorney irrevocable during our lives from this date, — Witness my hand and Seal at Newport this 3 rd day of December A.D. 1851 —
Executed in presence of Richard Lunderman John C. Harris State of New York Herkimer County
Sarah Harrison
On this 3 rd day of December A.D. 1851 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared Sarah Harrison above named, and to me known, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed.
Richard Lunderman justice of the Peace

State of New York
Herkimer County Ss. Sarah Harrison of the Town of Newport in said County being duly sworn according to law, doth depose that she is a daughter of Michael Dygoff and Jane Dygoff named in the within power of attorney, and that she is directly interested in the claim and application about to be made for a pension, by virtue of the claim of the said Jane Dygoff
Subscribed and sworn to on this 3 rd day of December A D 1851 - before me Richard H. Hendren Justice of the Peace
Sarah Harrison

Heirs of 4230
Jane Delfaff
Applicants for Reversion
Act July 4. 1836.

State of New York Schenectady County 3p.
Derrick C. Groot of the town of Niskayuna in the County of Schenectady, and State of New York aged 85 years & upwards being duly sworn de- poses & saith that he was an orderly sergeant during the war of the Revolution in the Regiment of Militia commanded by Colonel Jacobus Van Schoonhoven & in the company of Captain Nanning Fisher, and that in consequence of his service therein he now receives a pension under the Act of June 7. 1832. That during said war this Deponent was well & intimately acquainted with Michael Delgraaff who then lived in Half Moon, now the neighboring town of Waterford. Said Delgraaff was for a portion of the war an Ensign in the Regiment of Jacobus Van Schoonhoven aforesaid, and was afterwards promoted to Lieutenant. That Deponent was upon numerous occasions on duty with the said Michael Delgraaff and for a portion of the time belonged to the same class with him, but owing to old age & loss of memory deponent is entirely unable to state the various particulars of this service. That upon reflecting upon the subject he is now able to remember with certainty, but five expeditions in which he served in company with said Michael Delgraaff. To wit, during the expedition against Burgoyne at Lake George, at Cherry Valley & twice at Fort Edward. That in said expedition against Burgoyne the said Regiment of Colonel Van Schoonhoven was on duty at least three months & Deponent well remembers that said Michael Delgraaff was on duty during the whole of this expedition or for at least three months .

That during a portion of this time Deponent was employed by the Quarter Master with his wagon, but he continually was with the Regiment & well knew of their services. And Deponent further saith that his said services to Ft Edward & Lake George took place previous to the taking of Burgoyne & as Deponent verily believes, the first tour to Ft Edward was in the early summer of the year 1776. for a period of four weeks & the other service was in the summer of the same year 1776 & for a like term of four weeks . That the said service to Lake George was as Deponent verily believes in the fall of the year 1775 & for a period of at least four weeks . During these tours the said Michael Delgraft was present & served as Ensign, besides a number of other officers from said Regiment. Deponent was also next year 1778 in duty for a period of four weeks at Cherry Valley at the time that Cherry Valley was burnt and said Michael Delgraft was also on duty with him.
And Deponent further saith that he has been on duty upon numerous other occasions at the Schoharie Fort, at McKimel, at Ft Plain, Ft Plank & Ft Stanwix & Deponent is well assured that he has served with said Michael Delgraft on many other occasions, but being now very aged & infirm his memory fails him & he cannot state any further particulars. He knows however that said Michael Delgraft was a vigilant & faithful officer & did good & faithful service to his country.
Derrick Groot
Subscribed & sworn this 16 th day of June 1844 before me & I certify that said Derrick Groot is a credible & very respectable witness. Stephen P. Barker, Justice of the Peace.

State of New York Schenectady County Clerks Office.
I Silas St Mark Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Stephen Kachett before whom the affidavit of Deick, Groot purports to have been taken, was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly elected & sworn. And further that I have examined the signature of the said Justice to said affidavit on the opposite leaf, & verily believe the same to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal this 6 th day of June. Eighteen hundred & forty four. S. St Mark Clerk
L. N. Hoffman Justice of the Peace in and for said County.

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Wm B. Pierce Esq. Albany
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Sam Delgraff
N.Y.
Albany
St. Albans
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State of New York } ss. Dutchess County }
I. A. M. Mann pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of Poughkeepsie having the records of said church. do hereby certify that it appears by an entry in said records that Michael Degraff was married to Jonnetie Degraff in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy four.
I further certify that said entry is in the words & figures following. written in fair legible words & figures. viz -
"Dec. 20 | "Married by publication 1774." | Michol Degraff & Jonnetie Degraff." A. M. Mann -
I. A. M. Mann do further certify above named depose & say that I hold the office of pastor of the above named church in the village of Poughkeepsie & county of Dutchess & state aforesaid & that the above is a true extract from the min- uter records of said church as certified by me - A. M. Mann -
Affirmed Subscribed before me This 11 th day of June. 1844.
Z. N. Hoffman Justice of the Peace in and for Dutchess county

the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
State of New York - Dutchess County
I Robt. Muehler — clerk of said county of Dutchess do certify that Zachariah Hoffman Esqr. before whom the within affidavit purports to have been subscribed & sworn — was at the date of the same one of the justices of the peace of the said county residing in the town of P'keepsie — duly elected & qualified & further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said justice & verily believe the signature "Zachariah N. Hoffman" subscribed to the certificate of the attestation of the said affidavit to be his genuine signature —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the court of common pleas. of said county this 11th day of June Anno Domini - 1844.
Robt. Muehler. clerk.

State of New York
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
   7 th Nov 1779 Mich l De Graff Ensign £ 3 3 1 1/3   29 th May 1780 De De 3 9 2   17 th Nov De De De 6 15 1 1/3 13.7.6   16 th Sept 1781 De Lt. 3 8 10 2/3   79 th Oct De De De 4 7 11 1/3   4 th Nov De De De 4 7 11 1/3   10 th Dec De De De 2 3 2/3 147   12 7 10 2/3   2814  
STATE OF NEW YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, June 13 th 1844.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 4. now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
First—under Capt. Elias Steenburgh in Col. Jacobus Van Schoonhoven Regt. Second " " Joshua Payton " " De " Third " " De " " De " Fourth " " De " " De " Fifth, " " De " " De " Sixth " " De " " De " Seventh " " De " " De " Eighth " " " " " " Ninth " " " " " " Tenth " " " " " "
Philip Schepps De Comptroller