Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 44140, Richard Demott, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Dennett, Richard
S 44140
CONTENTS

2177
New York
Richard Derritt, Colo Van Cortlandt.
private New York line
1781 - War } 2y
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Aug t 1818. and sent to John Grover Esq r . Auburn, New York.
Arrearages to 4 th Sept 1818.
4 Mo. 28/30. $: 39. 46
{Revolutionary claims,} {Act 18th March, 1818,}
Van Cortlandt
Continued Nentz, Cayuga Co "
Not in our Sec'y's 1820 to John Grover Auburn N.Y.

Heck Demott
const under the law no room.
age 11/2/18
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New York City.
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In o Grover Auburn N.Y.

State of New York Cayuga County
Richard Demott of the town of Minto county of Cayuga and State of New York being duly sworn deposeth and saith that in the year seventeen hundred & eighty one he enlisted into the Army of the United States in Captain Jonathan Hollett's company it being the 5 th or 6 th in the 2 d New York (regiment) commanded Col. Philip Gortland; that this deponent staid & continued in the Army in the same regiment until the conclusion of the war in seventeen hundred & eighty three, when he was honorably discharged at Newburgh in this state. And this deponent further saith that by reason of reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of support assistance for support from his country. And further saith not. Richard Demott mark
State of New York Cayuga County
Personally appeared before me John Grover Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga Richard Demott to me above mentioned and to me known, and made oath upon the Holy Evangelists, that the contents of the above affidavit is true. And I the said Judge do certify to the Hon. the Secretary of the War Department, that I am satisfied that the above affidavit is true. John Grover Judge of Cayuga Com. Pleas.
Dated April 7. 1886

State of New York County of Cayuga
I hereby certify that John Groves Esquire before whom the within Affidavit appears to have been made was at the time of taking the same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County acting under the authority of this State, that full faith and credit are due to his Official acts in that Capacity and that his Signature thereto subscribed is Genuine — In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County the Eighth day of April 1818
E. T. Throop Clerk
pr. J. D. Casey Deputy

Richard D. Mott 2177 Aug '18
64
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State of New-York, } ss: Seneca Onondaga County, }
ON this 11 th day of October 1820, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county, in the October Term of Common Pleas Richard Darnott aged 61 years, resident in the Town of Galen in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows:
That he enlisted in the year 1781 for during the war in Capt J. Hollits Company in Col. Cortlands Regiment 2 nd New York Troops Served two Years and two months discharged at the close of the war at New Windsor in the State of New York and that he was in the battle at the Surrender of Cornwallis and that the date of his original Claim to the best of his knowledge was the 17 th day of April 1820 And that the number of his Certificate is (2177)
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed
And I do further solemnly swear that I am by occupation a farmer and that I am attended with a rheumatic Complaint in my legs which renders me unable to contribute much towards my support and that my family consists of my wife Rebecca aged about 50 years nearly unable to contribute anything towards the support of the family Jacob aged 18 years health Sally aged 13 years and Henry aged nine years
Schedule
Richard Darnott mar 10
  1 Cow 15.00 Am Brt Up 57.75 Total Amt $ 59.25   1 Steifer 12.00 4 old Chains 1.50   2 Calves 3.00 Crocker ware 1.25 no debts due me   1 Yearling 5.00 1 Tin Pail 0.50   3 Swine 12.00 2 Bells 1.00 I owe about one hundred   1 ax 1 Hoe 1.50 2 Bots 1.25 Forty dollars   1 Broadax 1.00 1 Fry pan 0.50 his   1 Chest 2.25 1 Spat Shule 1.00 Richards x Darnott   $ 57.75 59.25 mar 10 
Sworn to, and declared, on the 11 th day of October 1820
in open court - J. H. Halsey Atty.
I, Jehiel H. Halsey clerk of Seneca Com. Pleas do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fifty nine dollars and twenty five - cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 11 th day of October 1820
J. H. Halsey
Clerk of the Court for the County - of Seneca

January 6, 1931.
Mrs. Marion Edwards 1657-Thirty-first Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ECS:illl am
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 44140, that Richard Demott enlisted in 1781 and served two years and two months in Captain Jonathan Hallet's Company, Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York Regiment; he was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York.
In 1830 he was a resident of Galen, Seneca County, New York, aged sixty-one years, and he then referred to the following as his family: Rebecca, his wife, aged about fifty years; Jacob, aged eighteen years; Sally, aged thirteen years; and Henry, aged nine years.
There are no further data rel. to soldier's family.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section Rev. and 1812 War Section.
W.S.
October 27, 1927
Mrs. James S. Lodder 121 Mark Ave. Syracuse, N.Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 44140, it appears that RICHARD DEMOTT enlisted in 1781 and served two years and two months in Captain Jonathan Hallet's Company, Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York Regiment; he was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York.
In 1820 he was a resident of Gales, Seneca County, New York, aged sixty-one years, and he then referred to the following as his family: Rebecca, aged about fifty years, who was his wife; Jacob, aged eighteen years; Sally, aged thirteen years; and Henry, aged nine years.
There are no further data on file as to his family.
In the "Census of Pensioners" which was taken in 1840 this soldier, Richard Demott, is erroneously listed as Richard Daimwood.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Richard Daimwood or Danewood.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

March 31, 1926
Mrs. J. B. McKnight 161 Franklin Ave Brookville, Pa.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 44140, it appears that Richard Demott enlisted in 1781 and served two years and two months in Captain Jonathan Hallet's Company, Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York Regiment, and was in both battles at the time of the surrender of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, while a resident of Ments, Cayuga County, New York.
In 1820, he was a resident of Galen, Seneca County, New York, aged sixty-one years, and referred to his wife, Rebecca, aged about fifty years; and Jacob, aged eighteen years, Sally, aged thirteen years, and Henry, aged nine years, relationship not stated.
There is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

1657-31 st St. N.W.
Washington D.C.
Dec. 8, 1930.
BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE TOBACCO AND MISCELLANEOUS DIVISION
Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions.
Attention: Rev. + 1812 War Section.
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary War record of Richard DeMotte I think he served in New York, or at least lived there when he drew a pension.
Any information disclosed by your records will be appreciated.
Respectfully, (Mrs.) Marion Edwards

MRS. JAMES S. LODDER 121 MARK AVENUE SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
Bureau of Pensions Dept. of the Interior Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:
I am very anxious to obtain the military record and such other facts as I can regarding Richard Damewood, of Mentz, Cayuga Co., N. Y., a Revolutionary Soldier and a pensioner in 1870.
Will you please let me know if this record can be obtained from your office, and very greatly oblige,
Your very truly Grace B. Lodder (Mrs. James S. Lodder)
May 19, 1927

MRS. JAY BYRON MCKNIGHT 161 FRANKLIN AVENUE BROOKVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Feb 15 th 1926
Dear Sir,
I would like very much to have the record of Richard DeMott - Daniel or Daniel who served in the Revolutionary War from New York State. His name may tell me was spelled different ways.
Thanking in advance for this favor
Sincerely Helen H. McKeight

Seneca Falls N.Y.
March 2nd: 1898
Hon. H. Clay Evans, Pension Commissioner.
Dear Sir:
Richard Demott, my great grand father, was a member of Capt. Halletts Company, Col. Cortlandts regiment in the Revolutionary war :
He was also a pensioner of that war, and drew pension at Auburn, N.Y. until the year 1848, the year of his death.
Will you have the kindness to look up his record as a pensioner, and send me date of his enlistment and discharge, also when he commenced and ceased to draw pension, with a copy of his descriptive list.
Any fees for the service I shall gladly pay.
Our family has a good fighting record, as my father was also in the late rebellion, and there are some more of us in the present generation who have no disposition to maintain a different record.
My object in obtaining the above information is to still further fortify my right to become a Son of the revolution.
Thanking you in advance, I am very truly yours,
Frederick Demott

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Richard Demott
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Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 126
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mar 8 '98
F.W. Demott
Seneca Falls 1926-Mch. 31-Hist. to Mrs. J.B. McKnight awf.
1927-Oct. 27-Hist. to Mrs. Jas. D. Soder m.c.s.
1931-Jan. 6-Hist. to Mrs. Marion Edwards m.c.s.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Demott, William GRADE Fifer LINE Lamb's Artillery (New York)
WARRANT NUMBER 7087 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Aug. 14, 1790 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.