Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 20972, John Devoe, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Devoe, John Hellen
W 20972 B.L.H. 26.559-160-55
CONTENTS
B.L.H. 39493-160-55 Canceled

28.86 3/4 New York
John Devoe
of Homer in the State of New York who was a pri. in the Compy commanded by Captain Demarest of the Regt commanded by Col. Dyer in the New Jersey line for militia for 12 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 40 Dollars in Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Aug 1834 and sent to E. C. Reed esq.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 34 $120.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 34 20 00 $140.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Oct June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Leah Bruns Clerk, Book E Vol. 4 Page 97

570 New York ex Helen Devoe 570 widow of John Devoe who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Enscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1846. 1 of July 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Decr. 183 and sent to
Hon A S Clough Cortlandville N.Y. A of R
Inverness Jan 4 42.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 62 Vol. 1

16433.
ad March 26/53 May 26/53
Helen Devoe Rev. Pension widow of John Devoe for
Warrant of Attorney Boston
Ms. July 48- 570. ad 160 ad May 15/56
BRD
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James P. Hotchkiss Homer New York
State of Conn. July 5/53 Feb 28 - no 5
See Warrant No 39493 for 160 Acres cancelled & filed within this case for the reason that proper care to can not be found at present. Let to some New York officers
Vol. D Mr

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act passed by Congress July 7 th 1838, entitled an Act Granting half Pay and Pensions to Certain Widows —
State of New York } Cortland County } ss On this 16 th day of August 1838 person ally appeared before me William Berry one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cortland and State of New York, Helen Devoe a resident of the Town of Homer, Cortland County, New York, who being first duly sworn 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 th 1838, entitled an Act granting half Pay and Pensions to Certain Widows — that she is the Widow of John Devoe deceased who was a Private in Captain Samuel Demarest's Company & Col d Dyer's Regiment in the Army of the Revolution that he drew a Pension, she says, she thinks he enlisted in the State of New Jersey, that she (Helen Devoe) is sixty three years old last March that he died on the 20 th day of March 1837 in the Town of Homer, County of Cortland & State of New York, in consequence of general debility occasioned by a Sabre Wounds on the Head, and Bayonet Wounds in the Back & Hand, at Fort Lee on the North River in the State of New York She further declares that she was Married to the said John Devoe on the Twenty Sixth day of January Seventeen hun- dred and ninety one, by the Reverend Mr. Truely in the Town of Hackinsac, Bergen County & State of New Jersey that she was not Married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794, at the time above stated and that she has remained a Widow ever since the time of his decease, as will more fully appear by the proofs herunto annexed — Helen Devoe mark William Lloyd Campbell Homer Cortland County New York. Sworn and subscribed before me this 16 th day of August 1838 W. Berry a Judge of Cortland Common Pleas
Jan 1791

State of New York
Cortland County
I Harriet Haring aged sixty one years & I Lejir H. Canfield aged fifty years both of Homer, Cortland County
State of New York, do hereby certify, that we have been personally acquainted with, Helen Duvae, Widow of John Duvae deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner for upwards of twenty years last past and we both are personally knowing to the said Helen Duvae's remaining a Widow ever since the decease of her said husband John Duvae
Sworn and Subscribed this 16th day of August 1838
Before me Wm Barry a Judge of Cortland Common Pleas
Harriet Haring Lejir H. Canfield
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Helen Duvae & Lejir H. Canfield who have subscribed & sworn to the within, or above Affidavit, & that they are persons of truth and veracity & reputable in their neighbourhood.
Wm Barry a Judge of Cortland Common Pleas
Cortland County
State of New York
I Harriet Haring aged Sixty one years, of the Town of Homer in the County & State aforesaid, being duly sworn according to Law do hereby certify, that I was present, in the Town of Watkinsville Bergen County & State of New Jersey when My Sister Helen Godwin was Married to John Duvae, which was on the 26th day of January 1791, she was Married by the Reverend Mr. Freely. Phebe Godwin was present & Abraham Godwin was present, when they were Married, said Abraham is now living in Johnstown Montgomery County, New York, & Phebe Godwin (Now Brown) is

now living in Attica, Oneida County, New York
Harriet Haring Sworn and Subscribe this 16th August 1838 Before me W m Berry a Judge of Cortland Common Pleas
I certify that Harriet Haring is a person of truth and veracity and reputable in her neighbourhood
W m Berry a Judge of Cortland Common Pleas
State of New York Cortland County
Clerk Office p 3 I. Oren Thomsen Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that William Berry before whom the above affidavit purports to have been taken was at the date of the same a Judge in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and further that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe his signature above written are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 18th day of August A.D. 1838
Oren Thomsen Clerk By H. A. Walker Dep.

State of New York
Cortland County ss On this 29 th day of April 1834 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Cortland now sitting John Duvor a resident of the town of Homer County of Cortland & State of New York aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his own oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 to wit that according to the best of his recollection he enlisted into the United States Service in the Revolutionary war on the 1 st of April 1781 for the term of one year in the Company commanded by Capt. Samuel Demarest in Col d Dyer Regiment of New Jersey Militia at Hackensack in New Jersey the place where this deponent was brought up from a boy - That on the 14 th May 1781 in a skirmish near Fort Lee this deponent was severely wounded across the head by a blow with a broad sword from a British Dragoon - this deponent was also at the same time wounded by a blow from a musket against his temple also by a blow from the butt of a gun - Stabbed with a bayonett, two of his ribs were broken his back injured & slightly grazed with a musket ball - this deponent was left for dead on the field, was taken prisoner, but exchanged in about ten days & so far recovered from his wounds that he joined his company in about seven weeks & served out his year & was discharged at the expiration of his year's service by Capt. Demarest at New Bridge in Hackensack but did not receive any written discharge; this deponent in consequence of the said wounds has always been affected although he was not so much so for a few years after receiving the wounds as he has been since - He is now nearly deprived of the use of his limbs & wholly unable to labor from the effects of the Bayonett wound - In the month of June 1807 he was placed on the Invalid Pension List at $2 per month to commence Aug t 1. 1806 & his pension has since been increased at different times so that he now draws $8 per month at the New York

Agency - This deponent served over one year as a soldier in the army of the Revolution in the New Jersey Militia as Col Dyer's Regiment previous to the years service under Capt. Demarest. He commenced serving in the Army in the year 1779 & served under the following officers to wit Captains Blanch, Outwater, Romaine & Christie. His services were usually for one month at a time, this deponent would go & serve one month & then return home & deponent's father would take his place & serve a month. His services in this way commenced early in the year 1779 & continued until he enlisted under Capt. De- marest but it is totally impossible for him to specify the date of each service under the said Blanch, Outwater, Ro- maine & Christie on account of his loss of memory - That while in the service he always served as a private that all his services were in the militia  and in the State of New Jersey & that according to the best of his re- collection he was drafted at all of his terms of service except the year that he served under Capt. Demarest. That his services were confined to the State of New Jersey & that he was not put under the command of the Officers of the Regular Troops at all & that he was in no par- ticular engagement except the one in which he was wounded as above stated. That he has no documentary evidence of his services except the affidavit of Capt. Demarest hereto attached & that he knows of no other person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services. He would however refer the Sec y of War to the fact of his being at present an Invalid Pensioner on the New York Roll & has drawn his pension since Aug 1806 - & that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of & that he relinquishes all claim to a pension except the present Invalid Pension any other state than the said State of New York - That the Clergyman in his parish has but lately moved into the place & he is totally unacquainted with him & he has therefore procured the attendance of Edward C. Reed

a Moses B. Matthews two residents of the town of Homer who can testify to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution to his age -
And the said John Dyer further swears in answer to the following Interrogatories, put to him by the said Court to wit -
1 st When & in what year were you born?
Answer On York Island on the 16 th Feb y 1763
2 nd Have you any record of your age & if so when is it?
Answer I have a record of my age in my Family Bible at home
3 rd Where were you living when called into service, Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War & Where do you now live?
Answer, I was living at Hackensack in the State of New Jersey when called into the service, since the war I lived in Broadalbin in the State of New York about 10 years, in Johnstown in said State five years & now reside in the town of Homer in said state & have lived in Homer 26 years -
4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute & if a substitute for whom?
Answer - I enlisted for one year - I never served as a substitute. I was drafted several times or what I suppose amounts to the same times out under an order of the State Government.
5 th State the names of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served, such Continental & Militia Regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your service -
Answer I was in Col d Dyer's Reg t of Militia, - Gen l  of  Wings of the Regular Army & also Major Gatchell, were with us at which I was under Capt d Demarest - Blanch Outwater, Romaine & Christie - all the Captains were Militia Captains & belonged to Dyer's Regiment
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service & if so by whom was it given & what has become of it?
Answer - I never received a written discharge at any time
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your

present neighborhood & who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution
Answer Edward C. Reed & Moses B. Butterfield of Homer.
And further this deponent says not —
Sworn to & subscribed before } John Devos on this 29 th day of April 1834
Joseph Reynolds J. P. William Basset John Lillie
State of New York Coastland County ss Edward C. Reed & Moses B. Butterfield being duly sworn say that they reside in the town of Homer but a short dis- tance from John Devos the person making the above declaration that we are well acquainted with him the said John Devos & have been for a number of years past, that we believe him to be upwards of seventy years old that he is a man of truth & veracity & that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion. And the said Edward C. Reed further for himself states that in the winter of 1832-1833 while at Washington he called personally at the War Office & as he thinks, in the first place upon Mr. A. P. Edwards, but whether it was Mr. Edwards or some other of the Clerks he will not state positively, at all events however the Clerk he did call on examined the records & found the said John Devos name upon the Invalid Pension List-Roll of the New York Agency & the said Clerk also then searched the records to find the papers or proof upon which the said Devos was originally placed on the list - but the same could not be found - & further this deponent says not -
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Edward C. Reed M. B. Butterfield
William Basset Judge of Courtland County Court.

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & served as he states - And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Edward G. Reed & Moses B. Butterfield who have signed the preceding affidavit or certificate are residents of the town of Homer in the County of Cortland & that they are both credible persons & that their statements are entitled to credit.
Joseph Reynolds Eph. H. Bartlett John Gilt
Judges of Cortland County Courts
to the best of this deponent's recollection - this deponent

State of New York Cortland County
believe him to be
I Samuel Hotchkiss Jr Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Cortland do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Devoe for a Pension & further that Edward G. Reed before whom the annexed affidavit of Samuel Devoe was taken, was on the 22 nd day of April 1832 the day on which the said affidavit was taken a Justice of the Peace of the County of Cortland & that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Edward G. Reed & verily believe his name thereto subscribed to be his genuine signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 29 th day of April A.D. 1834
Sam d Hotchkiss Jr. Clerk
from his... & remained with the company until his year expired

Cortland County ss Samuel Demarest of Waterford, Saratoga County New York being duly sworn says that he is now 88 years old - that he was born in Hackensack in New Jersey & lived there until the year 1792 & then moved to the State of New York - this deponent was an officer to wit a Captain in Col d Dye Regiment of New Jersey Militia a part of the time during the Revolutionary war & now draws a pension as a Captain under the United States Government - this deponent got his Captain's Commission in the year 1779 & held it during the remainder of the war - John Devoe who now resides in the town of Homer Cortland County New York was a neighbor of Deponents & was born on Rockland  in brought up in Hackensack - This deponent & the said Devoe from the said Devoe's boyhood have always been intimately acquainted - In the year 1781 on the 1 st of April according to the best of this deponent's recollection - this deponent enlisted the said John Devoe into this deponent's company to serve for the term of one year & the said Devoe faithfully served out his said year in the Army & was honorably discharged, but no written discharge was given to him according to this deponent's recollection - On the 14 th of May 1781 according to this deponent's best recollection - the said Devoe was severely wounded in a skirmish which took place near Fort Lee about nine miles north of New York on the Jersey side of the river - For the wounds then received the said Devoe was afterwards placed upon the Invalid Pension List of the United at $2 per month & subsequently at different times increased so that he now draws $8 per month - The said Devoe was left for dead upon the field but & fell into the hands of the British but in a short time after was exchanged & in about two months had so far recovered from his wounds as to join his company & was fit for duty & remained with the company until his year expired

title as to your character for when he was discharged at a place called New Bridge in the town of Hackensack aforesaid.
The said Diver was out in the United States service in the Militia during the war of the Revolution to wit- ness' knowledge at other times besides the year above specified that he served under this deponent; but wit- ness cannot state positively whether he served at any other time under this deponent or not. Witness well acquainted with Captains Blanch, Outwater, Ro- maine & Christie - they were Captains of Militia in the New Jersey Troops & all belonged to Col Dyer's Regiment The Captains Blanch, Outwater, Romaine & Christie usual- ly served a month at a time each & were then relieved by others taking their places. - And further this depo- nent says not - Dated Apr 4 4, 1834. -
Subscribed & sworn to this 4 th day April 1834. before me Edward Col Reed Justice of Peace
Sam l Demarest
Coastland County ss I certify that Samuel Demarest the person who made the above affidavit is a man of veracity & that full faith may be placed in his statements - Apr 4 4, 1834 - Edward Col Reed Justice of Peace

Adm'd 12 mo. fri
40 $
John Devoe Pension Papers
Homer, Cortland County N.Y.
If Certificate is granted, or if any objection is taken to the papers address
Edward C. Reed Homer, Cortland County N.Y.
In In this case Mr. Edwards is authorized to allow Mr. Devoe such portion of time (provided he is of the opinion that Devoe does not shew a two years service in the whole) as he thinks him justly entitled to - I will merely observe that he shews conclusively that he served as a Private for 1 year under Capt. Demarest commencing Apr. 1. 1781 - His services as a private under Blanch Antwater, Romaine & Christie are left more indefinite, Devoe is confident he served in the years 1779. 1780 more than a year under those officers - Demarest knows of his serving under them it would seem from his affidavit taken in connection with Devoe's statement - His services were probably monthly under them - He must at least have served a month under each but he cannot state precisely how long or how many times under each - You must therefore fix the length of time you will allow him yourself & with your decision he will be content - While a Member of Congress in the winter of 1832-1833 I examined at one of the Secretary's offices to find Devoe's original papers on which he was placed on the Invalid Pension List - It was either the War Office or Treasury Office - The papers could not be found - The Clerk who examined for me said the papers must have been destroyed in the last War when the British took Washington - Devoe is a man of candor & respectability & his word is to be relied upon - He is almost helpless - He bears upon his body the scars of many wounds received in battle in the Revolution - His claims I hope may be favorably considered -
Yours &c
E. C. Reed
J. S. Edwards Esq.

16433

State of New York County of Cortland } ss.
On this 19 th day of March A. D., 1855, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Hulda Dooe aged 79 years, a Resident of Homer in the County of Cortland and State of New York Who being duly sworn, according to law, de- clares that she is the widow of John Dooe deceased, who was a private in the War of the Revolution, and was Pensionsed under the act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of $ 96. per annum, and that she has been Pensionsed under the act of Feb y 1848 at the rate of $ 96. per annum, as the widow of the said John Dooe deceased.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Dooe in Hagheusack in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey on the 25 th day of January 1771 She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid John Dooe died in Homer in the County of Cortland and State of New York on the 29 th day of March 1855 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled un- der the act of March 3 rd 1855.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before me. Hulda Dooe mark Jacob T. Stone Justice of the Peace

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1855.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before me.
Helena Deroe mark Jacob T. Stone Justice of the Peace
We Helena Deroe and Charles Webb , residents of Homer in the State of New York upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Helena Deroe , in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Charles Webb Helena D. Wright
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 that I have no interest in this claim.
Jacob T. Stone Justice of the Peace
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Helena Deroe of the county of Cortland , and State of New York , do hereby constitute and appoint James P. Hotchkiss, Homer, N. Y., my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my behalf, to prosecute my claim against the United States for bounty land under the act approved March 3 rd 1855 and to receive such Land Warrant as may be issued, hereby revoking any power of Attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my Attorney, the said James P. Hotchkiss may lawfully do in the premises.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19 th day of March A. D. 1855
Helena Deroe mark
State at New-York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, Do Certify,
That Jacob T. Stone Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said JUSTICE, and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 23 rd day of March 1855.
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

John Devoe was Born February 15 1710 Eliza Godwin was Born March 20 1775 Buried January 20 1780
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   Births Deaths Marriages Baptisms     Abraham Devoe October 35 1795 March 28 1815   Henry Devoe September 25 1793 1814   John Devoe Jr April 20 1795 August 16 1796   John Devoe Jun March 24 1799 1827   Frederick Devoe April 18 1799 1836   David Devoe June 18 1801 March 18 1802   Maria Devoe October 35 1802   David Devoe February 6 1805 1828   Eliza Devoe July 2 1807 April 1st 1828   Uri Devoe December 2 1809 March 1832   Phoebe Devoe December 14 1813 March 31 1834   Elijah Devoe March 9 1814   Harriette S. Devoe May 1, 1816   Marilla Devoe June 18, 1812   Samuel D. Devoe July 11, 1820  

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October 28, 1925
H. W. Hurlbut 25 W. 42nd St. N.Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 20972 , it appears that JOHN DEVOE was born February 16, 1763, on York Island.
While a resident of Hackensack, New Jersey, he enlisted early in 1779 and served every other month, alternating with his father whose name is not given, until April 1, 1781, as private under Captains Blanch, Outwater, Romaine and Christie, in Colonel Dye's New Jersey Regiment. He enlisted April 1, 1781, served one year as private in Captain Samuel Demarest's Company, Colonel Dye's New Jersey Regiment; in a skirmish near Fort Lee, May 14, 1781, he was wounded in the head and back and had two ribs broken, was left on the field as dead and was taken prisoner by the British but was exchanged after about ten days, and in about seven weeks he had recovered from his wounds and he joined his regiment.
He was pensioned from August 1, 1806, on account of the disability resulting from the above mentioned wounds. He died March 20, 1837, in Homer, Cortland County, New York.

He married January 26, 1791, in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, Helen Godwin, who was born March 20, 1775. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 16, 1838, while a resident of Homer, Cortland County, New York. In 1852 she was living in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. She died in 1866.
Children of John and Helen Devoe:
   Abraham  born  October  31,  1791,  married  March  28,  1815.    Henry  "  September  25,  1793,  "  -----  --,  1814.    John Jr.  "  April  20,  1795,  died  August  16,  1796.    John Jr.  "  March  24,  1797,  married  -----  --,  1827.    Frederick  "  April  18,  1799,  died  -----  --,  1836.    David  "  June  18,  1801,  "  March  16,  1802.    Maria  "  October  31,  1802.        David  "  February  6,  1805,  married  -----  --,  1828.    Eliza  "  July  3,  1807,  "  April  1,  1828.    Eli  "  December  2,  1809,  "  March  --,  1832.    Phebe  "  December  4,  1811  "  March  31,  1834.    Elijah  "  March  9,  1814,  died  -----  --,  1881.    Harriet H.  "  May  1,  1816.        Marilla  "  June  18,  1818.        Samuel D.  "  July  11,  1820.       
In 1838 Charles Tozer of New York City was referred to as a son-in-law of Helen Devoe, the soldier's widow. In 1897 Marmora Devoe of 2019 18th Ave., Seattle, Washington, stated she was the daughter of Elijah and the granddaughter of the soldier, John. In 1903 Arthur Devoe of 225 Queen Anne Ave., Seattle, Washington, stated that he was a grandson of the soldier, John.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

26,559
160 acres
664 Hellen Devoe, N. York v Let. to E. Devoe, June 11, 1839.
N. York Hellen Devoe let. to L. B. Canfield 1-Oct. 1838 " to same 4-Dec. 1838
Act of 7. July 1838
N. York Helen Devoe 2. Feb. Let to Hon. C. Hoffman 31 Jan. '38

242923. Act 55 see No 16433
John Deroe dec d
Rev War
✓ Mar h 39493 for 160 Acrs cancelled see previous open No 26559 for the same
The Papers in this above case can not be found at present Dec 19/56
cancellation Dec 19/56

578 New York Albany. Hellen Devoe widow of John Devoe who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars per annum, to commence on 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of June 1848 sent to Hon E. B. Holmes Hof R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 57 Vol. 4
Reported P. A. Browne August 1, 48. L. W. Valentine, May 1, 1852. Set Evans & Hart Aug 9/52 Let to McValentine 28 Augt 1852 Let to Hon H. S. Conger, 27 Nov 57.

1964 New York Albany
Wellen Devore widow of John Devore who was a Private in the N. Jersey Mil. a for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of Sept. 1843 and sent to
L. B. Canfield Weomer N. Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book e 4 Vol. 1 Page 105
No. 255 Pension Reso. May 23. 1845
Paid Sept 14

due to $96. 00 former payments at $40 per annum Comm'g 1 July 1848.
Albany
Wm H. S. Couger H. O. Cortland village N.Y.

STATE OF NEW YORK, CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that E. M. Edgcomb, Esq before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, this 2 d day of July 185 9 .
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

State of New York Cortland County } ss.
On this 2 d day of July 1852 Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Helen De Voe Who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act or Joint Resolution of Congress of July 1 st 1848
That She is the Widow of John De Voe deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the Rate of $40 Per annum and a Revo- lutionary Invalid Pensioner under the acts of 1806 and 1808 and increased under the act of 24 th April 1816 to $96. Per annum That at the time of his death he was in receipt of both Pensions -
That She is in receipt of a Pension of $40- Per annum under the acts of July 7 th 1838- and 2 February 1848.
That She has not intermarried but continues the Widow of the above mentioned John De Voe Her Claim is made in order to obtain an Increase of her Pension to the same amount Per annum that was allowed her Husband. Subscribed and sworn to her the day and year first above Helen De Voe Written before me Mark E. W. Edgcomb Justice of the Peace
I certify the above named Helen De Voe is a Credible Person - E. W. Edgcomb J.P.

Bounty
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Lump
RIES Department OFFICE
of the Interior ENGLONS
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
MON. J.C DOBBLY
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
1888
This hereby Certified that under the Act of March 3 rd 1855, entitled, "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States," the sum of _____ dollars is due to _____ widow of _____
Francis R.
Mano a mano Buenos Aires, 1890
is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands "subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices." Given under my hand, and the Seal of the
Department, this 1 st day of September 1856
N o 39493
D. Tschakka
Harden Wright, Hatch & Kalsott, New York
Scott Setzler Commissioner
Note. You can locate this Certificate at any of the United States land offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it, with your request to that effect endorsed thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.
To the Register of the Land Office at
Locate this Certificate, in the in Township _____
quarter of section S. Range
. West
Register

Home Cortland County N.Y.
Commission of Pensions
Dear Sir
Several months since I was employed by a towns woman Mrs Helen Devoe widow of John Devoe to procure for her a Bounty land warrant under the act of 3 rd March 1855 — She stated to me that she had previously employed a Mr James P. Hotchkiss to do her business, but that Hotchkiss was claiming more from her for his services, than was his due, & wished me to do her business — I accordingly made out her papers, & in due time I rec d from your Depart t the enclosed — I informed Mrs Devoe of its arrival & was then told by her that she had a few days previously received a Warrant which you sent to Hotchkiss on her first application & that Hotchkiss had been disposed to do her justice at last & had delivered it to her — Subsequently I rec d a line from your Dep t of the issuing of the previous warrant No. 26559 & I then told Mrs Devoe I would return this last one No. 39493 back to your office —
I have crossed it for the purpose of preventing its improper use by any one —
Respectfully Yours
E. C. Reed

Callana Village N.Y. Dec. 3, 1852
Sir
Your letter of the 27th Ult. informing me that the claim of Helen De Voe, widow of John De Voe, for increase of pension under the Joint Resolution of July 1. 1848, has been admitted, & requesting that the old certificate should be surrendered, is recd.
I herewith send the old certificate, & beg leave to remind you that, at the time of the death of John De Voe he was drawing two pensions - one of $96 per annum, & the other of $40. making an aggregate of $136. per annum.
I am Yours &c H. S. Cenger
Rev Jas. E. Heath Comr. Pensions

Callana Village N.Y.
August 13. 1852
Sir,
I herewith send you supplemental declaration of Helen De Voe widow of John De Voe for increase of Pension under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848
John De Voe, at the time of his death was in the receipt of two pensions; one as an Invalid, & one on account of services in the war of the Revolution, & the applicant is now only in receipt of the latter. Her present claim is for the invalid pension drawn by her husband, & is based on the plain provisions of the Joint Resolution above referred to; as well as precedents furnished in the allowance of claims of a like character. The following cases furnish such precedents. Mrs — Murphy widow of Henry Murphy of Dutchess Co. N.Y. who was last Spring increased so as to allow her an Invalid Pension in which her husband was in receipt, in addition to her then allowance of about $20. Mrs Ames of Washington was the agent who

Prosecuted the claim, Mrs — Seeley (think Sarah) widow of (or Benjamin) Maddox, Seeley of Tompkins County N.Y. in- creased in like manner.
I am Yours &c H. S. Conger
James E Strath Esq Genl. Pensions

Letter
June 15 th /52

Albany N.Y. June 15 th - 1852
Sir
In Your letter to me of the 1 st ult You state that Hellen Devoe is pensioned at the same that her husband was. I am sorry permit me to say that on reference to books in the office of the Paying Agent it appears that her husband John Devoe was paid at the rate of $43.33 per annum to the time of his death whereas she receives but $40 per annum as will be perceived by her pension which is herewith forwarded that a new one may issue at the increased rate
I am Yours very respectfully
M c Farlane
Jas E Heath Esq Comy Pensions Washington City
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Washington City Jan'y 21 st 1852
Sir
In my letter of the 16 th Inst filed with the papers in the case of Helen Deroe widow of John Deroe Dec d I refered to service as Battleman & Fats,erman as per returns of Col Hugh Hough or Col Pickering. I should have said as Battleman, Express Rider & Car maker. This service appears upon the same returns as that of Jones, Bluewhite which was increased some twelve months. A reference to those papers must show when that service was found, about 12 Mo. since The case of John Croft was also increased upon similar service, and it is still believed that his pension should be increased to a higher rate.
I am Yours very respectfully, Wm Valentine
J. E. Heath Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Letter
The within letters came in our mail this morning - There must have been some mistake in sending them to us. E. & H.

Washington City Jan'y 16 th 1852
Sir
Enclosed is the Declaration of Helen Deroe widow of John Deroe Esq r for an increase of her pension under the Resolution of July 1 st 1848. Also on account of additional service performed by the husband as fatigued man, or Battalion service, as it is believed, will appear on reference to the Returns of Coll Pickering or Coll Hughs in connection with the evidence on file with the papers in this case —
I am Yours very respectfully
(M rs Valentine) of Albany
Ms
J. E. Heath Esq r Comm r of Pensions Washington
P.S. Her Pension Certificate is herewith returned that a new one may issue at the increased rate (M rs Valentine)

Brief in the case of Hellen De Voe, Cortland County and State of NY act 2 Feb 1848
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Ine under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848
Name and residence of Agent
Wm H. S. Couger, Cortland Village NY
J. Cole Examining Clerk:

Devar Payment to be made at Albany by
Thos M. Alcott Esq Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 59 , Vol. 4 .
G. Shultz Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Hellen Devoe. widow of John Devoe , who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 29 th day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

March 13/218 E. A. Brown

St. Louis Co. Mo. March 7 th 1848 -
Sir,
I enclose some papers which will sufficiently explain themselves -
If favorable action is had in the premises - in behalf of Mrs. Devon - I shall be happy to hear from you at this place -
I am respectfully
Your ob t Serv t
E. A. Brown
Rev. J. L. Edwards Cust y of papers

Mr. Elijah Beers New York

New York Jan 6. '39
Sir,
In answer to your Enquiry I would state that the Papers relating to the Pension of your Mother Mrs Helen Dvor, the widow of John Dvor, were sent by me to the Pension office, where you will now find them at Washington.
I am, Yours &
G. Hoffman
M c Elijah Dvor.

Great N.Y. Guilford
D
James L. Edwards Comt. of Pensions Washington D.C.

New York June 6 1839
Sir
Enclosed is a note from The Hon Ogden Hoffman stating that two certificates of service in the revolutionary war in favor of John De Voe were sent by him to the Pension office. By a late act of Congress her widow (my mother) Mrs Helen De Voe is entitled to a pension. Her papers have been made out, sent to Congress and returned in consequence of her not possessing the above mentioned certificates not withstanding copies of the same were certified to be correct by a Member of Congress from the town in which she resides.
If you will have the goodness to enclose the said certificates and send them to Mr Samuel De Voe (Mrs Helen De Voe's son) superscribed Homer Courtland his State of New York, you will greatly oblige an indigent Widow of a Revolutionary patriot. — Or they may

be addressed to the undersigned to the care of Ogden Hoffman Esq No 73 Liberty St New York In case the certificates cannot be found please address me a line to care of Hon Ogden Hoffman as above.
Very respectfully Yours &c &c.
Elijah DeVoe.
James I Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Albany N. Y.
John Devoe at June 7, 1832 at $40 per An- to what time paid?
RL
John Harry Esq.
sent to him (March) 1837
John Devoe at $40. - paid to 4 March 1837 .
S. H. H.

June 17
NY
J. I. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington D. C.

661 Broad Way 13th June 1839
Sir.
In your reply of the 11th to my letter of the 6th Inst you observe "The claimant Mrs Helen Dobre was required to procure further evidence as to the revolutionary services of John Dobre from the records of the State of New Jersey.
I beg leave to state that the very evidence required is contained in the two certificates for which I wrote. They are the original certificates of the Captains under whom my father served. Perhaps my letter of the 6th was somewhat obscure and did not sufficiently explain how those certificates came to be deposited in the Pension Office. They were not sent there in the case of my Mother by her Agent T. B. Canfield Esq.; but were left there to be put on file for safe keeping by the Hon Ogden Hoffman sometime previous to the passage of the last Act in favor of the Widows of revolutionary soldiers. At the death of my father (March 1837) the said certificates

were put into the possession of Mr Hoffman so that he might if possible obtain a pension for my Mother. Not being able to effect anything in her favor he sent them as before stated to the Pension Office for preservation until called for.
From certified copies of these certificates my father without difficulty drew a pension for more than twenty years. If My Mother can obtain her pension by the certificates remaining in the Pension Office it will be quite sufficient for her.
In a letter recd from the Dept te by L. B. Comfield Esq (probably the one you quote from in your letter to me of the 11 Inst t ) the evidence required is precisely such as would be found in the certificates I write for. They are probably on file by themselves for they were not sent with my Mother papers made out by her Agent L. B. Comfield, but long before.
Should this letter not be satisfactory please drop me a line directed with the street and number at the head of this letter and I will

get Mr Hoffman himself to write to the Commissioner and make the matter plain.
Very respectfully Your Oht Servt.
Elijah D. Bae
J. I. Edwards Esq. Commr Pensins.
se ms

State of New York } Cortland County }
I Edward C. Reed aged 46 - years of the Town of Homer in Saiie County of State, being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath say - that the Papers herewith Attached Marked A., are, Copies of the Original papers, taken by me in my hand writing, on an Application, for a Pension of John Duncan now Deceased, at the time, the same purports to be dated, and that the original papers, were left in or sent to the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions, I think in the year 1834 by me, when I was a Member of Congress from the 23 d Congressional District of the State of New York Dated Oct. 25. 1838
Sworn and subscribed before me this 25 th day of October 1838 Leviathan Canfield J. Pease
Edward C. Reed
I certify that Edward C. Reed is a person of truth and character & reputable in his neighbourhood -
Leviathan Canfield J. Pease

State of New York County of ...
I Orm Thompson Clerk of Said County do hereby certify that Lynn Blanchfield before whom the within affidavit purports to have been taken was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in for Said County duly Elected & qualified and that his signatures within are genuine
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 25th day of October
AD 1838
Thompson Clerk
Hoosier October 26 th 1838
Helen Dews Paper for a Pension etc 1838
respected Sir - you may think it strange, that John Dewees Pension certificates, on which he drew, are not enclosed - the reasons are, he died in a few days after he drew last - & I told his Widow, it would cost more to make out the papers for her to draw what was due, than it was worth - she had a son in law here from the City of New York, shortly after his Decease, by the Name of Charles Doyen, who encouraged the old Lady, that he would obtain a special act of Congress for her, an account of the extraordinary services, & wounds recd of her Husband, in the Revolution, said he was engaged, Senators Tallmadge, & d. Hoopman Members of Congress, both of New York, who, were personal friends of his, to assist - he took the Dewees certificates, & some Affidavits from her, with him to N. York City last year - got into difficulty, passing some spurious Money, was imprisoned, got out & absconded, Mrs Dewees son, has been to New York also, I have written, but as yet, said papers cannot be found - some, expect, they were left, at Washington, last Winter with the Committee of Claims, by Mr Hoopman - yours respectfully J. L. Edwards Esq.
L. B. Canfield

Ward J. L. Edwards
Washington City

Warren August 20 th 1838-
Dear Sir enclosed, is an Application of Helen Dyer the Widow of John Dyer, who was an Israelite Pensioner as early as 1806, at $2.66 2/3 per Month I think, & in the year 1832, as I am told by Edward C. Reed Esq who is a Neighbor of Mine, that he got an Addition- al Pension for him. so, that in all, he drew $120 I think sometimes before he died - you will please examine his papers & can, & Mrs. Dyer inform me the result - yours with Sentiments of respect Wash J. L. Edwards Esq D B Campfill Cattaraugus County N.Y.
N.B. please send me the Regulations & instructions under the act 7 th July 1838. D B C

Home of Puff Jan 22. 1837.
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose the Papers of Mrs. Helen Brew, the widow of John Brew, praying that the Pensions of her late husband may be continued to her - I am
With much respect I truly
Yours & J. Booffman
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Counsel of Pensions
In In In

John Dewoo
Certificate

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Devor of the State of New York who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive forty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this sixth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four
John M. [unclear] acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Payments to be made at New York by Pres d Mechanics Bank Agent for paying Pension= ers, in the Agency of New York
Recorded in the Pension Of= fice, in Book E Vol. 4
Page 97 by Geo. H. Baumg t Clerk.

To whom it may concern be it
known
That the pension heretofore granted to John Devoe, a pensioner of the United States, has been increased by an Act of Congress bearing date the 25 th day of April last, to the sum of Three Dollars p. month, the increase to commence on the 30 th day of January 1808, and to continue during his disability.
Given under my hand and the seal of the War Office this 8 th day of August 1808.
In the absence of one for the Secretary of War
H. Rogers

To whom it may concern.
I hereby certify that by an act of the Congress of the United States, bearing date the 3 rd day of March 1807, John Devoe a private in the late revolutionary Army, was placed on the pension list of the said United States, at the rate of Five Dollars and Fifty cents p r . month, the same to commence on the 1 st day of August 1806.
Given under my hand and the seal of the War Office, this 22 nd day of June 1807.
H. Dearborn
Sec y of war

Helen Devoe Under the joint resolu- -tion of Jany 23. 1845, Act of July 7. 1838
Adm'd: $40 per ann. from 4 March, 1836, to 20 March, 1837.
E. W. Edgcomb Esq. Cortlandt Village New-York.

To James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
The subscriber Resident of the Town of Salina in the County of Onondaga and State of New York Respectfully declares and represents that she is the widow of John Devoe - Who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, that he departed this life on the 20 th day of March 1837 - That she as his widow received a pension of $40 per annum under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 - from the 20 th day of March 1837 aforesaid when her said husband died until the 4 th day of March 1841 - And she now makes application for the arrear of pay due her under said act from the 18 th day of March 1836 - unto the 19 th day of March 1837 inclusive
Witness Thomas Wheeler Helen S Devoe mark
State of New York } Onondaga County } ss.
On the 4 th day of March 1845 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Helen Devoe above named and made oath that the facts set forth in the above declaration are true and correct
Thomas Wheeler Justice of the peace
Onondaga County } Clerks Office } ss.
I certify that Thomas Wheeler Esq, is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Onondaga & that I am acquainted with his handwriting & verily believe that the above signature purporting to be his, are genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of said County at Syracuse, this 5 th day of March 1845.
Lewis Hiltz Deputy (Clerk absent)

Mondaga County ss.
I certify that the declarant Helen Leavitt is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents her- self to be in the foregoing affidavit
Salina 26 th of March 1845 I am as Whipple Justice of the peace

2080
Houl
June 22 nd 43
NY
Mar 3 rd 1847
Hellen Devoe
Schwartz. Room 17 corner of Nassau
$40 per annum
W. Washington St.
L. B. Canfield Homer N. York
Without bottom here -
Quarterly Pension Gloria

In Justice Court Before L B Campbell The People (over Feb 19th 1871)
Lorenzo Brown
26  2  52 48 60 48 52  260 162 225  $647 288  935 118  12 1/2  13  12 1/2  26  136 1/2  112  24  12  48  24  288  647.00 00  35  18  9  225  935
SB of McCoon Leon Gop

Cortland Village Cortland County N.Y. March 29 th 1845
Sir,
I send you herewith the Declaration of Helen Leavon, for Allowance of Pension, under the Joint Resolution of both Houses of Congress of the 23 rd January 1845.
I am very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant E. M. Edgcomb
To James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 3rd February, 1842, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution."
5710
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF Lebanon
On this 15th day of May 1842, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Hester Dyer resident of Solomon in the county of Lebanon
State of New Jersey , who being first duly sworn, deposes and says that the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed the 3rd February, 1842, granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of John Dyer who was a Private in the New Jersey Militia in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of 20 dollars per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1841. She further declares that she is still a widow.
John Dyer Elizabeth Dyer Abraham Dyer
I certify that the declaration is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who reported herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF Lebanon SS
I certify that Richard Woodworth appears to be a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, residing in the said County, Commissioned therefor, and that his signature attests to the genuineness of the foregoing evidence of his having been duly qualified and appointed to said office on the 10th day of May 1842. Richd. Woodworth

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF New York Onondaga } ss. COUNTY. }
On this tenth day of May 184 8
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Helen Devoe a resident of Salina in the county of Onondaga
State of New York , aged 73 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 the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of John Devoe who was a Private in the New Jersey Militia in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of Forty dollars _____ cents,
per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
In presence of R Wolworth S Mayford Helen Devoe marks
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED on the day and year above written, before
R Wolworth Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
R Wolworth Justice of the Peace.
State of New York , Onondaga County , Clerks Office ,
SS: I certify that Richard Woolworth Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County, residing in the said County, Commissioned & sworn that his signature above, is genuine, In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Official Seal at Syracuse this 10th day of May 1848. W. Smith Clerk

6 Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d March, 1843 granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows, who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7. 1838
State of New York } on this 17 th day of June A.D. 1843 Colland County } personally appeared before the James W. Homer } subscriber a Justice of the Peace in, and for said County, Helen
Devae, a resident of the Town of Homer, in the County of Cortland, aged Sixty 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 March 1843, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - that she is the Widow of John Devae, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, she says the Annual amount of Pension which she received under the Act of July 7. 1838 was Forty Dollars Per Year - she further declares that she is still a Widow, & has so remained ever since the Decease of her said Husband John Devae - said John Devae drew a Pension to and subscribed on the and that she cannot the day and year above written, write before me. S. B. Canfield J. Peace Witness Abraham Devae Homer by Helen Devae Cortland County New York mark

sworn and subscribed before me this 17 th day of June 1843.
Abraham D. Dyer Zephaniah Williams
D. B. Canfield J. Peace.
I certify that Abraham Dyer and Zephaniah Williams are men of truth and integrity, and reputable in their Neighbourhood
D. B. Canfield J. Peace.
State of New York Cortland County Clerk's Office
I do hereby certify that D. B. Canfield before whom the above affidavit purports to have been taken was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace and for the said County, duly Elected & qualified and authorized to take the same. & further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and truly believe the signature to the said affidavit is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the 17. day of June 1843.
John N. White dep Clerk
The Clerk absent.
0806
Home June 19 th 1843 Cortland County N. York
Sir please examine this Application, and inform the result & oblige your humble Servt
D. B. Canfield
Wm L. Edwards Esqr

I know all men by these Presents that I Helen LeVoe of Syracuse Onondaga County do hereby constitute and appoint Horace Hovey of Cortland County My true Lawful Attorney to Present for me my Claim for an Indemnity Pension for the Revolutionary Services of my hus- band the Late John LeVoe deceased to Exam- ine all the Papers and documents in Relation to said Claim on file in the departments at Washington City or Elsewhere additional Evidence for arguments and to receive the Certificate of Pension, which may be Issued for said Claim to appoint one or more Substitutes for the Purpose here in expressed and to do all things that I might or could do were I Personally Present hereby Rat- ifying and confirming all that my said Atto- rney shall Lawfully do in the Premises And I do hereby revoke all other attorneys heretofore appointed by me Witness my hand and Seal this 10 day of May 1852
Sealed and sealed in Presence of Abraham Devere E. W. Edgcomb
Helen her Helen LeVoe Mark
Over
NB The Word "Syracuse" The second line from top was written on an Eraser before Erasure E. W. Edgcomb J.P.

State of New York } Cortland County } ss.
On the 6 th day of May 1852 Before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Personally appeared Helen L ee Vose and acknowledged to be her act and deed for the Purposes therein mentioned
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, the day and year aforesaid
E m Edgcomb Justice of the Peace

State of New York Cortland County } ss
On the 10 th day of May A.D. 1852 Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Helen LeVoe aged Seventy Seven Yrs and a Resident of Syracuse in the County of Onondaga and State of New York Who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Pensions made by the act of Congress Granting Increased Pensions to Persons who have been Engaged in the War of the Revolution
That she is the Widow of John LeVoe Who Was a Private in the War of the Revolution and Was Pensionsed $30 Per annum August 1806 1806 and Increased to $60 Per annum August 1808 1808 and Increased to $96 Per annum under act of 24 th April 1816 - That She is now in Receipt of a Pension of $40 Per annum under the act of July 7 th 1838 - and That She now makes this declaration in order to obtain an Increased Pension Which was due to her Husband from the time of his death on the 20 th day of March 1837 to the Present time
She further States that her Husband, the said John LeVoe died on the 20 th day of March 1837 -

That she was married to her said Husband Previous to the year 1794 Proof of the the marriage, and the death of her said Husband is filed in the Pension Office of the United States with her application for a Pension under the act of 7 th July 1838 -
She further declares that she is still a Widow -
Sworn and subscribed the day and year of our said before me E W Edgcomb Justice of the Peace
her A. L. L. V. O. E. Mark Witness Abraham D. Bovee
I do hereby certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me and that
STATE OF NEW YORK, CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that E. W. Edgcomb. Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, this 10 th day of May 1852.
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

That she was married to her said Husband Previous to the year 1794 Proof of the the marriage, and the death of her said Husband is filed in the Pension Office of the United States with her application for a Pension under the act of 7 th July 1838—
She further declares that she is still a Widow—
Sworn and subscribed
this day and year,
of said before me
E W E d gcomb
Justice of the Peace
her Helen X Lee Voe
Mark
Witness Abraham Bevae
I do hereby certify that the above name & affiant is personally known to me and that she is the same Person that she represents her- self to be and that she is a Respectable Person
E W E d gcomb Justice of the Peace

Mch 13/48
Helen Devoe ma
of John
Ky

Statement in order to procure an increase of pension under the acts of July 7. 1838 - March 3 rd 1843. & June 17 th 1844.
State of New York } Onondaga County } ss Heleen Dose, of the town of Salina in the County of Onondaga & State of New York being duly sworn according to law deposes & says that she is the widow of John Dose deceased - & that she is a pensioner of the United States at the rate of forty dollars per annum, which pension she receives as the widow of said John Dose - & on account of his services in the Revolutionary war. - She further says that said John Dose was a resident of the County of Bergen in the State of New Jersey - during the said war - & at one time served under Captain Samuel Dumarst, an uncle of this deponent - as she has been often informed by both said Dose & said Dumarst. - She further says that her said husband was wounded by a bayonet while in service, as she has understood as aforesaid, under said Dumarst. - That said Dumarst informed deponent that said Dose performed other services in addition to the time he served under him (said Dumarst) & that he said Dumarst could prove such service - & deponent has heard her said husband & others state that said Dose actually served one year under a Captain Hopper of Bergen County New Jersey - But whether before or after his services under said Dumarst she is unable to state - But she has often heard her said husband affirm that after his wound received in an attack on Fort Lee - & as soon as he was able to do duty he was ready for another fight & actually continued in service after that time - Deponent further says that she was informed by said Captain Dumarst that he could prove that said Dose served one year more than was proved at the time said Dose received a pension of $66. - in addition to the pension first received by said Dose - Deponent further states that she verily believes & hopes to be able

to prove to the satisfaction of the Commission of Pensions - that her aforesaid husband was a private in actual service or was a prisoner of war for at least two years during the Revolutionary war - & further Dep not - Helen X Devoe Thomas Wheeler Attestified & sworn before this 7 th day of April A.D. 1817 - Thomas Wheeler Justice of the peace
State of New York, Onondaga County - } ss - I, Thomas Wheeler, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Onondaga & State of New York do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Helen Devoe - & have full confidence in her truth & veracity & the correctness of her statement above known to before me this day - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Salina this Seventh day of April A.D. 1817 -
Thomas Wheeler And I further certify that the said Helen Devoe does not write her name but makes her Mark Thomas Wheeler Justice of the peace

State of New York § Morris County } p John Brower, of which aged Seventy Six years Supra said being first duly sworn according to law says that he was resident of Hackensack, New Bridge, Bergen County, New Jersey - during the whole period of the Revolutionary war, & while he was such resident - his father kept a public house - near said New Bridge, & his said public house was for considerable time the head quarters of several of the officers & others of the Militia in actual service on behalf of the United States in said war - Deponent further says that from his boyhood he was personally well acquainted with John Devoe, a resident during said war within about a mile or thereabouts of the house of Deponent's father - & that said John Devoe was stationed near said New Bridge - under the command of Captain John Hopper - He was at that place & neighborhood against the British & Tories for considerable time (how long ap- -parent is unable definitely to state) - & under the command of said Hopper - Deponent further says he knows the fact from actual obser- -vation that the said company were on actual duty - especially nights - & at other times - & he has seen said company parade near the house of his father & said Devoe among the number - Deponent also had a brother Abraham Brower in service in the same company at the same time - Major Goetscheughad something to do with the service aforesaid - & at one time the date deponent is not now able to state, Capt. John Hopper above named was transferred to take command of a company raised at or near Paramus - & Captain Samuel Demarest took command of the company at New Bridge & said John Devoe served afterwards under said Demarest - He contin- -ued to serve at the lines - against British & Tories until Genl. Wayne was ordered to go against the enemy who had established a Block House & then said Devoe went with said company to unite with Wayne in that service -

In the attack upon Fort Lee said Servoe was engaged. & was severely wounded & made prisoner of war - I will recollect hearing the Commendable at the time of that attack & many of the circumstances attending it - Said Servoe & one Peter Tohras were in Company & after the main force had retired they waited upon a rock to give one more fire before they retreated - & were surrounded - Tohras was shot through near the shoulder & escaped & Servoe was horribly mangled upon the head & back & elsewhere - & carried the scars plainly visible during his whole life afterwards - From circumstances that happened at the time I know that said Servoe was kept a prisoner of war for some time in or about New York - & after the lapse of considerable time he was exchanged & returned home - I remember his Sisters went to New York to see him before his return home -
Deponent further says that he knows said Servoe was in natural service in the Militia after his return home - but for what time in particular he cannot tell - This same John Servoe afterwards received a pension, as did also deponent's brother Abraham Brown - said Servoe was the husband of Ellen Servoe whose affidavit is hereto prefixed & who is now a pensioner - & further says not known before in this
16 th Day of July A.D. 1847
John Brown
James E. Lawrence County Judge of Onondaga County N.Y.
State of New York Onondaga County
I certify that I am not personally acquainted with the above named John Brown - but that from evidence produced before me I am satisfied that said Brown is a credible person & that his statements under oath are entitled

to confidence & credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 16 th day of July 1847 - The words "under oath" interlined -
James R. Lawrence County Judge of Onondaga County State New York
State of New York Onondaga County -
I hereby certify that Thomas Wheeler, before whom the preceding deposition of Helen Deyoe was taken on the 7 th day of April 1847 - & who executed the certificate thereto annexed, was on that day & at all a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Onondaga - & that the signatures to the Great to Said affidavit & to said certificate purporting to be his are genuine I further certify that James R. Law- -rence was the County Judge of Onondaga County aforesaid on the 16 th day of July 1847 - & that the signatures to the Great to the foregoing affidavit of John Brouner & to the Certificate thereto annexed purporting to be his are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of said County at Syracuse the 16 th day of July 1847
W. Smith, Clerk of Onondaga Co.

V3134
Han O. Hoffman
1902

Cortland County } State of New York }
I Henrietta Herring, aged sixty years, of the Town of Horn, in said County and State, being duly sworn according to Law, depose and say, that I am sister to Helen Deroe, the Widow of John Deroe & Ducasse, who was a Revolu- tionary Pensioner - that I was present, in Harkin -sack on the 26 th day of January 1791, when My Sister Helen Deroe, aforesaid was Married to said John Deroe, by the Reverend Mr. Knighley, in the State of New Jersey, my Sister's Name, was Helen Goswin before she was Married -
sworn and subscribed before me this 21 st day of August 1837. Lyman H. Canfield J. Pease
Henrietta Herring
I certify that Henrietta Herring who subscribed and sworn to the above Affidavit before me, is a person of truth and veracity & respectable in her neigh- -bourhood
Lyman H. Canfield J. Pease
Memorandum of Deed.

State of New York Cattland County Clerk's Office p o I Orson Thompson Clerk of said County, do hereby Certify that Liferus H. Canfield Esq. before whom the affidavit of Henrietta Herring purports to have been taken was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly qualified according to law: & that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice & verily believe his signature within to be genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal this 24 th day of August A D 1837
O. Thompson Clerk

City & County of New York
Charles Tozer of said City being duly sworn doth depose and says that he is well acquaint- -ed with Helen Devoe the widow of John Devoe referred to in the annexed papers. that he saw her alive within the last 3 days and has every reason to believe that she is still alive. that said Helen Devoe is aged, very infirm and in- firm in the Town of Haverstraw, Rockland County, under circumstances, and further deponent says not sworn to before me this 7 th day of Sept 1837
William N. Allen
Charles Tozer
Commissioner of deed.

A
John Duvoc Pensioner
Copy of his papers which were sent to Pension Office -
Sir
In this case Mr Edwards is authorised to allow Mr Duvoc such portion of time (provided he is of the opinion that Duvoc does not show a two years service in the whole) as he thinks him justly entitled to - I will merely observe that he shows conclusively that he served as a private for 1 year under Capt. Demarest commencing Ap 7. 1777 - His services under Planch, Outwater, Romaine & Christie are left more indefinite - Duvoc is confident he served in the years 1779-1780 more than a year under those officers - Demarest knows of his serving under them but cannot tell how long  it would seem from his affidavit that he served in connection  but cannot tell how long  with Demarest's statement his services were probably monthly - He must at least have served a month under each but he cannot say  state precisely how long - You must therefore fix the length of time you will allow him - with your decision he will be content - While a Member of Congress in the winter of 1832-1833 I examined at one of the Sec y Offices to find Duvoc's original papers on which he was placed on the Invalid Pension List - It was either the War Office or Pensions Office - The papers could not be found - The Clk who examined for me said the papers must have been destroyed in the last war when the British took Washington - Duvoc is a man of candor & respectibility - his word is to be relied upon - He is almost helpless - He bears upon his body the scars of many wounds received in battle in the Revolution - His claim I hope may be favorably considered -
Yours sincerely E. L. Reed
J. L. Edwards Esq

State of New York
Cortland County ss On this 29 th day of April 1834 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Cortland now sitting John Devor a resident of the town of Homer County of Cortland & State of New York aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his own oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 to wit that according to the best of his recollection he enlisted into the United States Service in the revolutionary war on the 1 st of April 1781 for the term of one year in the company commanded by Capt. Samuel Demarest in Col d Dyer's Regiment of New Jersey Militia at Hackensack in New Jersey the place where this deponent was brought up from a boy - That on the 14 th May 1781 in a skirmish near Fort Lee this deponent was severely wounded across the head by a blow with a broad sword from a British Dragoon, this deponent was also at the same time wounded by a blow from a musket against his temple, also by a blow from the butt of a gun & stabbed with a bayonett, two of his ribs were broken his back injured & slightly grazed with a musket ball, this deponent was left for dead on the field, & was taken prisoner but exchanged in about ten days & so far recovered from his wounds that he joined his company in about seven weeks & served out his year & was discharged at the expiration of his year's service by Capt. Demarest at New Bridge in Hackensack but did not receive any written discharge - this deponent in consequence of the said wounds has always been affected although he was not so much so for a few years after receiving the wounds as he has been since - He is now nearly deprived of the use of his limbs & wholly unable to labor from the effects of the bayonett wound - In the month of June 1807 he was placed on the Invalid Pension List at $2 per month to commence Aug t 1. 1806 & his pension has since been increased at different times so that he now draws $8 per month at the New York Agency - This deponent served over one year in the Army of the Revolution in the New Jersey Militia in Col d Dyer's Regiment previous to the year's service under Capt. Demarest - He commenced serving in the army in the year 1779 & served under the following officers to wit Captains Blanch, Outwater, Romaine & Christie - His services were usually for one month at a time - this deponent would go & serve one month & then return home & deponent's father would take his place & serve a month - His services in this way commenced early in the year 1779 & continued until he enlisted under Capt. Demarest, but it is totally impossible for him to specify the date of each service under the said Blanch, Outwater, Romaine & Christie on account of his loss of memory - That while in the service he always served as a private, that all his services were in the militia in the State of New Jersey & that according to the best of his recollection he was drafted at all of his terms of service except the year that he served under Capt. Demarest - That his services were confined to the State of New Jersey & that he was not put under the command of the officers of the Regular Troops at all, & that he was in no particular engagement except the one in which he was wounded as above stated That he has no documentary evidence of his services except the affidavit of Capt. Demarest hereto attached & that he knows of no other person

whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service - He would however refer the Sec'y of War to the fact of his being at present an Invalid Pensioner on the New York Roll & has drawn his pension since Aug 1806 & that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any other State than the said State of New York & that he relinquishes all claim to a pension except the present & the Invalid Pension - That the Clergyman in his parish has but lately moved into the place & he is totally unacquainted with him & he has therefore procured the Attendance of Edward L. Reed & Moses B. Butterfield two residents of the town of Homer who can testify to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution & to his age - And the said John Devor further swears in answer to the following interrogatories put to him by the said Court to wit -
1 st When & in what year were you born?
Answer - On York Island on the 16 Feb y 1763 -
2 d Have you any record of your age, & if so when is it?
Answer - I have a record of my age in my family bible at home -
3 d Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war & where do you now live?
Answer - I was living at Hackensack in the State of New Jersey when called into the service, since the war I lived in Broadalbin in the State of New York about 10 years, in Johnstown in said State five years & now reside in the town of Homer in said State & have lived in Homer 26 years.
4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, & if a substitute for whom?
Answer - I enlisted for one year - I never served as a substitute, I was drafted several times, or what I suppose amounts to the same thing, turned out under an order of the State Government -
5 th State the names of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served, such Continental & Militia Regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your service?
Answer - I was in Col Dyer's Regiment of Militia - General Wines of the Regular Army & also Major Gottsche was with us a while - I was under Capt s Demarist, Blanch, Outwater, Romaine & Christie - all the Captains were Militia Captains & belonged to Dyer's Regiment -
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service & if so by whom was it given & what has become of it?
Answer - I never received a written discharge at any time -
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood & who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution -
Answer - Edward L. Reed & Moses B. Butterfield of Homer -
And further this deponent says not
Sworn to & subscribed before us this 29 th day of April 1834
John Devor
Joseph Reynolds William Baylit John Tillet

State of New York } Cortland County } ss
Edward C. Reed & Moses B. Buttrifield being duly sworn say that they reside in the town of Homer but a short distance from John Devor the person making the above declaration that we are well acquainted with him the said John Devor & have been for a number of years past that we believe him to be upwards of seventy years old that he is a man of truth & veracity & that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion - And the said Edward C. Reed further for himself states that in the winter of 1832-1833 whilst at Washington he called personally at the War Office as he thinks in the first place upon Mr. J. S. Edwards but whether it was Mr. Edwards or some other of the Clerks he will not state positively, at all events however the Clerk he did call on examined the records & found the said John Devor's name upon the invalid Pension List - Roll of the New York Agency & the said Clerk also then searched the records to find the papers or proof upon which the said Devor was originally placed on the list but the same could not be found - And further these deponents say not -
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Edward C. Reed Mr. B. Buttrifield
William Bartlett Judge of Cortland County Courts -
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier & served as he states And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Edward C. Reed & Moses B. Buttrifield who have signed the foregoing affidavit or certificate are residents of the town of Homer in the County of Cortland & that they are both credible persons & that their statements are entitled to credit -
Joseph Reynolds } William Bartlett - } Judges of Cortland County Courts - John Fitch -
State of New York Cortland County } ss S. S. -
I Samuel Hotchkiss Jr Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Cortland do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Devor for a Pension - And further that Edward C. Reed before whom the annexed affidavit of Samuel Dimarest was taken was on the 4 th day of April 1834 the day on which the said affidavit was taken a Justice of the Peace of the County of Cortland & that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Edward C. Reed & verily believe his name thereto subscribed to be his genuine signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 29 th day of April A. D. 1834 -
Sam l Hotchkiss Jr Clerk

Cortland County ss Samuel Demarest of Waterford Saratoga County New York being duly sworn says that he is now 88 years old - that he was born in Hackensack in New Jersey & lived there until the year 1792 & then moved to the State of New York - this deponent was an officer to wit a Captain in Col d Dyer's Regiment of New Jersey Militia a part of the time during the Revolutionary war & now draws a pension as a Captain under the United States Government - This deponent got his Captain's Commission in the year 1779 & held it during the remainder of the war. John Devor who now resides in the town of Romer, Cortland County New York was a neighbor of deponent & was born on York Island & brought up in Hackensack - This deponent & the said Devor from the said Devor's boyhood have always been intimately acquainted - In the year 1780 on the 8 th of April according to the best of this deponent's recollection this deponent enlisted the said John Devor into this deponent's company to serve for the term of one year & the said Devor faithfully served out his said year in the army & was honorably discharged but no written discharge was given to him according to this deponent's recollection - On the 14 th May 1781 according to this deponent's best recollection the said Devor was severely wounded in a skirmish which took place near Fort Lee about nine miles north of New York on the Jersey side of the river - For the wounds then received the said Devor was afterwards placed upon the Invalid Pension List of the United States at $2 per month & subsequently at different times increased so that he now draws $8 per month - The said Devor was left for dead upon the field & fell into the hands of the British but in a short time after was exchanged & in about two months had so far recovered from his wounds as to join his company & be fit for duty & remained with the company until his year expired when he was discharged at a place called New Bridge in the town of Hackensack aforesaid - The said Devor was out in the United States service in the militia during the war of the Revolution to witness knowledge at other times besides the year above specified that he served under this deponent but witness cannot state positively whether he served at any other time under this deponent or not - Witness was well acquainted with Captains Blanch, Outwater, Romaine & Christie - they were Captains of Militia in the New Jersey troops & all belonged to Col d Dyer's Regiment - The Captains Blanch, Outwater, Romaine & Christie usually served a month at a time each & were then relieved by others taking their places - And further this deponent says not - Dated Ap r 4, 1834 - Subscribed & sworn this 4 th day of April 1834 before me Edward C. Reed Justice of Peace Sam l Demarest
Cortland County ss I certify that Samuel Demarest the person who made the above affidavit is a man of veracity - that full faith may be placed in his statements - Ap r 4, 1834 - Edward C. Reed Justice of Peace

See letter to Elijah Devoe, Aug. 16.
1839 -
No 253
May 17th 1845. Calc in? revised Joint Reso: at $40 per Ann. Com. On the 11th March, 1836 and ending the 20th March, 1837 and sent to C. W. Edgecomb Esq. Gallas Village New York
Albany 3545
Hellen Devoe widow of John Devoe
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832 and who died on the 20th March 1837 of Cortland Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Demarest of the Reg't commanded by Col. Day in the N. Jersey mil. line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 140 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 20. March 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of July 1839 and sent to L. B. Canfield Homer, N. Y.
  Arrears to the 4th of March  78. 24    Semi-annual allowance ending 4. Sep. in  20. 00     $ 98. 24  
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 2
Clerk, Page 74

Helen Devoe Widow - Homer N.Y.
Application for 160 acre Bounty Land Warrant
242.923
E.O. Reed Homer, N.Y.

State of New York
Cortland County Ss On this 20 th day of July 1855 before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace of the town of Homer in the County of Cortland & State of New- York duly authorized by law to administer oaths within & for the County of Cortland & State of New York, personally appeared Helen Devoe aged 80 years on the 20 th day of March 1855 a resident of the town of Homer in the County & State aforesaid who being duly sworn accord- ing to law declares that she is the widow of John De- voe formerly a soldier in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War & who died on the 20 th day of March A.D. 1837 - She further states that she has remained a widow since the death of her said husband as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed - She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of 3 rd March, 1855, as the widow of the said John Devoe deceased her late husband, to wit, 160 acres, That she is unable to give a detailed statement of her husband's services in the Revolutionary War, she recollects two of the Captains under whom he served at different periods, to wit Captain Demarest & Captain Harper, she thinks they both belonged to New Jersey - that her husband at the time of his decease was a Pensioner of the United States for his military services in the Revolution & that she herself is now, in virtue of the military services of her late husband John Devoe, during the War of the Revolution a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96 per year, that her pension Certificate was granted by virtue of the act of Feb y 2, 1848, & commu- ced July 1, 1848, to continue for life (unless she should again marry,) & bears date December 11 th 1852 & was recorded in the Pension Office, (as appears by the endorsement on her Certificate) on the Roll of Pensioners under act February

2. 1848, Page 62, Vol. 4 th - That she was married to the said John Devor on the 26 th day of January 1791 at Hackensack, Bergen County, State of New Jersey - that her name before her said marriage was Helen Godwin - That she has heretofore, to wit, on or about the 17 th March 1855, under the direction of one James P. Hotchkiss of Cortlandville New York made out an application similar to the present, to obtain the said Bounty Land of 160 acres & at the same time gave him a power of Attorney for that purpose, & that the said Hotchkiss has probably forwarded the same to the Pension Office Washington, but that she has on the date hereof settled with the said Hotchkiss to his satisfaction for his services, & she hereby revokes all authority given to the said Hotchkiss to receive her Bounty Land Warrant, & requests that the same, by mail when granted may be enclosed to her, directed to the care of, E. C. Reed, Homer Cortland County New York & if said Hotchkiss has forwarded that application to the Pension Office, & a Warrant is granted to her thereon then this application may be considered as withdrawn, & if for any reason that application on the present should be deemed defective, & further proof deemed necessary, or any thing further needed to enable her to procure her Bounty Land Warrant, that all communications may be addressed to said E. C. Reed who is hereby authorized to act for her in the matter as her Attorney.
Subscribed & Sworn this } 20 th day of July 1855 before me } Jacob T. Stone justice of the Peace
her Helen X Devor mark
State of New York } 1

Cortland County S. ss. We Timothy Keep & Edward C. Reed residents of the town of Homer in the County & State aforesaid upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Helen Devoe in our presence, that we have been acquainted with her for some forty years last past, & know her to be the widow of the said John Devoe late of Homer deceased, with whom we were also well acquainted in his life time, & that we believe the statements of the said Helen in the above application are entitled to full credence. July 20. 1855.
Subscribed & sworn this 7
20 th day of July 1855 before me
Jacob T. Stone Justice of the Peace
Edward C. Reed Timothy Keep
The foregoing declaration & affidavit was sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written & I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the applicant is what she represents herself to be, & that I have no interest in this claim. Homer July 20. 1855. Jacob T. Stone Justice of the Peace
State of New York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, do Certify That Jacob T. Stone Esq., before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said JUSTICE, and, verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 12 th day of April 1856
Rufus A. Reed Clerk.

25 West 42nd Street, New York, N. Y., September 23, 1925.
Pension Dept., Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Can you give me date of discharge and death of the following men who served in the American Revolution; Abraham DeVoe who was born in Morrisanna, New York in 1735. He joined the American Revolution soon after the war began, served in company under a Captain Demerast in or near New York, soon after enlisting he became an under officer, served till the end of the war, and was honorably discharged and received pension. His wife was Elizabeth Parcels.
His son John DeVoe who also enlisted and served as private in Continental Army, received bayonet wound in abdomen, was taken to New York hospital and held prisoner, but when partly recovered he escaped and made his way to his home across the North River. When able he rejoined his regiment, but was only able for light camp duty. He served until the end of the war, was honorably discharged and received pension. He married Helen Godwin in 1791. He moved to Genessee County, New York, later moved to Homer New York where he died March 19, 1837. Age 76 years.
John Williams born in North Carolina about 1760, joined Continental Army as drummer boy at the age of 16, later served as soldier (place of enlistment unknown) was in many of the principle battles: Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Guilfords Court House, and surrender of Connwallis in Virginia, was honorably discharged when army was disbanded in New York City. He received pension. He also commanded a Northwestern Army in the war of 1812. He married a Miss King, had a son John Washington Williams, born in Gallatin, Tenn., October 10, 1797. He later lived in Kentucky, and served in Kentucky senate.
This information will be very much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Col. W. H. Hartcutt
HWH:MAH

PRESIDENT HERBERT S. GRIGGS TACOMA
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT FRED RICE ROWELL SEATTLE
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT THOMAS HOOKER SPOKANE
SECRETARY ORISON J. C. DUTTON SEATTLE
WASHINGTON SOCIETY
TREASURER AUGUSTUS V. BELL SEATTLE
REGISTRAR WALTER B. BEALS SEATTLE
HISTORIAN EDGAR RAY BUTTERWORTH SEATTLE
CHAPLAIN EDWIN M. RANDALL, D. D. SEATTLE
SEATTLE, June 11, 1903. 190
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir,
I would like to know whether or not my grand-father, John De Vor, or de Veaux, applied for a pension for his services as a soldier in the revolutionary Army. The application may have been made by his widow, Helen Goodwin DeVoe. If he did apply, will you kindly send me an excerpt of his application.
Yours very truly,
Arthur De Voe
225 Queen Anne Ave., Seattle, Washington.

2019 18 th Ave -
Seattle, Dec. 16, 1897.
To Pension Official, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir;
Being a grand- daughter of the War of the Revolution, I would like to know if you could help me to any evidence which would enable me to be recognized as eligible to membership to the Society of "Daughters of the Revolution" or other Society to which I might be entitled to enter.
My father Elijah De For who died in 1881 was one of the youngest of fifteen children. He was born in Homer, Courtlandt

Co. New York in 1814. His father John De Vor was a private soldier in the war of the revolution against England. He, viz John De Vor sustained some injuries having had a scalp wound; yet not so severe as to prevent him from having a large family, there sons of which attained respect- ively to the years of ninety four; and one hundred yrs & living himself to the time of 1832.
There is a place in Hackensack, New Jersey, that is known & pointed out as the place where this grand father of mine was found unconscious from his wound a boy of 17 yrs. toward the close of the war.

The widow of this John Wedor died in 1866 aged 92 years. I think he never received a pension, tho' I am not certain.
But for some years previous to her death the widow (living in Horns, Courtland Co. N.Y.) Helen Godwin Wedor, re- ceived ninety dollars a year in remembrance of his service.
I am referred to you as being able to give me evidence in this respect from the records of your bureau.
If this be practicable for you, I shall be grateful for any help or information which you can furnish.
Very truly Yours Marmora Wedor,
over

P. S.
My name being an odd one, (after the Pea- of Marmora ) is not always read aright by strangers. I thought an explanation might help you to under- stand better the signature. — Marmora  W. S. D.

Hist to miss Vor. Seattle Washington-
1903. Ms. 6
1c Vor Seattle, Wash.
1925 Oct 28 hist to H.W. Hulbert M.C.S.
20-972
WIDOW, &c.
Jan. 5/16 M. De
June 20- Br. Arthur &
File No. 20.972
Helen Devoe Wid of John Devoe Prim. Rev. War
Act Feb. 20/18
Index: Vol. 14 , Page 177
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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242. 923
Act Mar. 3. '77 April 23. '76
Handwritten notes: 156 am 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900
Hele Devoe, wid. Devoe, pri.
Reviv. war.
Rev. Act Feb. 2. 1848. P. 62. ra. 1.
MS. July 48-570 Ad: 160 Ac, Aug: 23 d / 56 Signature: B. D. [?]
E. L. Reed. Homer. N. Y.
Sept. 24/56. Ad. to Agent's calling mark - not entitled - see 26359 - Hea. Caveat filed. - 1856
Vol D = 62

State of New York } Cortland County }
I Abraham Dwan of Worm in said County, aged Forty Seven Years - and I Elijah Dwan Twenty five Years, of Worm in said County - being both duly
sworn according to Law, doth on their oaths say that they are the reputed sons of John Dwan Dwan who was a Revolutionary Prisoner, and Hellen Dwan his Widow, now living - and that the Family Record herewith attached, Marked B. is the Family Record to our personal knowledge, so long as we can remem- ber, of the said John & Hellen Dwan -
sworn and subscribed before me this 24 th day of October 1838
Abraham Dwan Elijah Dwan.
Leicester H. Campfield J. P.
I certify that Abraham Dwan & Elijah Dwan who subscribed & sworn to the above, are persons of truth & morality, and reputable in their neighbourhood -
Leicester H. Campfield J. P.
State of New York } Cortland County }
I Elijah Dwan aged twenty five Years, of the Town of Worm in said County, being duly
sworn according to Law, doth on his oath say that he has been to the Town of Hackinsdale in the State of New Jersey, and ascertained that there is no Family Record of the Marriage of John Dwan to Hellen Edmiston, in the County of Bergen
sworn and subscribed before me this 24 th day of October 1838.
Elijah Dwan.
Leicester H. Campfield J. P.
I certify that Elijah Dwan is a person of truth & morality & reputable in his neighbourhood - Leicester H. Campfield J. P.