Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12712, George Conselyea, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Conseleyea, George
S12712
CONTENTS
banded

New York
George Conselyea
of _____ in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't S. commanded by Col. Genl. Scott in the New York line for 9 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 29 Dollars 97 Cents per Ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Octr. 1832 and sent to H. G. Dannel N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 $14.96 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Novr. '33 14.96 $59.93
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. C. Hile Clerk, Book D Vol. 5 Page 76

State of New York, ss. City and County of New York ss. On this twenty eighth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open Court before John T. Irving Esquire First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York, in the State of New York — George Conselyea of said City and State aged about 83 years who being first duly sworn according to Law before the said Court now sitting, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he was born at Newtown, Long Island, State of New York, about the year 1749, that his birth is recorded in the family bible, at Rushwick Long Island — that he was living in the City of New York, when called into service, and since the revolutionary war, he has resided in the same place, and now resides there — that he was drafted in the service for nine months, in the Company, commanded by Captain Van Zant, — Jameson was first Lieutenant, and Daniel Cole, was Ensign — the first engagement he was in, was the battle of Flatbush, the Americans, under command of General Sullivan, & his brigade under the command of General Scott — the British under General Sir William Howe, landed at the Narrows, at night, the fight took place at sun rise. — Lord Stirling was taken prisoner at that time — that he was also at the engagement at White Plains, where his Ensign, (Cole,) was killed — he was with the Army at the surrender of Fort Washington, — and also at the time of the evacuation of Fort Lee — he continued to serve in the Army until his period of service had expired — and then resided in Haverstraw, Rockland County, State of New York, until the evacuation of New York, by the British, when he removed to this City, where he has continued

to reside ever since, — That in consequence of the prevailing epidemic, he is unable to procure any individuals, who are personally acquainted with his services during the Revolution, but that the Rev d Elisha W. Baldwin, Alderman James Palmer, and Doctor Henry G. Dummel can testify as to his character and their belief as to those services. — That all the documents and papers which he has had, in relation to his services, are on file in the War department, at Washington, as appears by a letter rec d by George Nelson, Esq., of this City, from J. L. Edwards of said department, dated about June 1822, at or about which time, deponent applied for a pension, which was not granted, in consequence of his not having served in the regular army.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this day and year aforesaid Hon. Astor, Clerk
his George mark Conelyea
State of New York City & County of New York ss. We James Palmer Alderman of the 13 th Ward and one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City & County — and Henry G. Dummel M.D. of said City do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Conelyea who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 83 years of age and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this day and year aforesaid by Henry G. Dummel — Alderman Palmer not present Hon. Astor, Clerk

New York Mayors Court.
In the Court of Common Pleas, Called the Mayors Court of the City of New York, held at the City Hall, in and for the said City, before the Judges of the same Court, of the Term of March, in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.
Present the Honorable Richard Fiker Recorder of the City of New York.
City and County of New York Js. On this thirty first day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one, personally appeared in the Court of Common Pleas, Called the Mayors Court of the City of New York, in open Court, the said Court being a Court of record for the City and County of New York, according to the Charter of the said City and the Laws of the State of New York George Conselyea aged seventy eight years in January last on the first day thereof old stile, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st May 1820, that he the said George Conselyea enlisted for the term of Nine Months sometime in the Months of January or February according to the best of his remembrance in the Year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six in the City and State of New York, in the Company commanded by Captain Van Landt, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Lasher, in the line of the State of New York (General Scott Brigadier on the Revolutionary Continental establishment; that he

continued to serve in the said Corps until the third day of December following, when he was discharged from the said service in Faverstrow, in the State of New York, (as will appear by his honorable discharge signed by Frederick Stymets, the being the first Lieutenant of the said Company hereunto annexed bearing date the day and year last aforesaid.) — That he was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains and was present at the Capture and Surrender of Burgoine, and that he has no other evidence now in his power, of his said services, except his discharge aforesaid, hereunto annexed, and the accompanying Affidavits of William Crolius and Abraham Van Klief.
And in pursuance of the Act of Congress of the 1 st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby, so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolution-ary War," passed on the 18 th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule here to annexed, and by me subscribed.
Schedule.
Real Estate none — Personal Estate as follows: Property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, and held by me or any person in

trust for me, - None. - and no Income Household furniture - 6 Chairs - 1 Table - 1 Feather Bed and bedding for one bed only - 6 plates - 6 knives and forks - 6 Cups and saucers - 1 iron cooking pot - 1 iron tea kettle - 6 pewter tea spoons - 1 pair of iron and irons - 1 pair of tongs - 1 bellows - 1 sheet iron stove and pipe - 1 rag carpet 1 earthen pint Cup - 1 pail - 1 wash tub - 1 trammel 1 frying pan - 1 Bible - Clothing for Applicant 1 Coat 1 short close bodied Coat - 2 pair of pantaloons - 1 Vest - 1 Hat - 1 pair of shoes - 1 pair of stockings, woolen - 2 neck Cloths - 2 shirts - Wife's wearing apparel not more than what is actually necessary consisting of two suits - that I have no trade - that I support myself as far as I am able by daily labour when able to work and when I can get work to do - that I occasionally borrow a buck and saw and saw wood for such of my neighbours as are who are kind enough sometimes to employ me in that way - that I sometimes hire a boat and rake oysters for sale - the rakes being also hired - and sometimes gather clams for sale - that my family consists of Wife named Rebecca aged about fifty six years whose health and ability towards the support of the family do not avail but a little - Son named John aged about fifteen years who is bound to the wheel Wright trade and of no expence to me - that he has been bound about six months only - and is to receive his board, lodging washing and clothing only till he is of age - Daughter named Eliza Ann aged about 16 who is out at service now - her habit and constitution of body is weakly and she is only able to do very light work, and occasionally comes home either from the want of employ or illness. ~~~~~ That I was born at New town on Long Island and from there removed to Bushwick on Long Island where I resided at the time of my enlistment as aforesaid - but that I know

of no person or persons at either of those places who know the fact of my enlistment and service as aforesaid from their own knowledge, but from hearing it by report. That I have resided in the City of New York about thirty years last past and am now in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support myself or myself and family without the assistance of my Country except by private or public charity.
And I George Conselyea the declarant do further say under Oath that at the Surrender of Burgoyne as mentioned in the preceding part of this Application I was not present as a soldier, but merely as a spectator of the event, and that I did not then belong to the Army.
And further that on the first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen at the City of New York before the honorable Richard Piker Recorder of the City of New York, I took and subscribed the Oath, and made the application, in order to obtain a pension, prescribed by the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. as will appear by the proceedings had before the said Richard Piker on that occasion hereunto annexed.
And I do further swear that the value of my personal estate herein before enumerated does not exceed fifty dollars in the whole.
Sworn to this 31 st day of March 1821. In Open Court. (signed) Geo. X Conselyea Mark. (signed) Jas L. Broome Clerk.

No. 2010
George Causey
Henry L. Darnell Jr. 53 Brune St. New York Agents

No 2000
BRIEF in the case of George Connelley of the City of New York of in the State of New York (Act 7 June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Before a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? _____
3. How old is he? Eighty three years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. As a Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen.   Years, Months, Days.     In 17 not stated — 9 — — private Capt Brantz Campy Genl Scotts Brigade  
has other papers in the department of War, per letter of J. L. Edwards Esq. about June 1812 to George Wilson Esq of New York at which period a pension was not granted in consequence of not having served in the Regular Army
5. In what battles was he engaged? Flatbush, Long Island, & White Plains when his Ensign (Col) was killed
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? in the City of New York
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By evidence which he says is on file in the Dept of War, by his own tradition, sustained by the oath of a Clergyman & a citizen of the same city whose character and credibility are verified by certificate of the Judge of the Court
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? They are not, he relinquishes all other claims.
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. B. Wilson Examining Clerk.

A 12712 Geo Conselyea M.P.

Memorandum Dec 3 1876
it is to certify that George Connelley of our Vapors Company at Providence in the job of the American Pat having said faithfully the same for which he insisted by order of Col. Lakin
From S. S. Stevens Lieut.

Reborn
✓ 12.712 INVALID.
File No. 12.712
George Connelley Paris New Year
Act: June 7 th 1832.
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Then two papers, filed with George  Connelley , other papers on 8 th December 1832.
W. B. Palmer
18. Oct. George Connelley New York. Dr. J. G. Mitchell. Mr. Schuyler John H. Croft John H. Croft

New York October 15 th 1832
Sir
I enclosed the papers in the case of George Conselyea a pensioner according to the form which is directed by the Secretary of War.
They were sent on immediately after the receipt of your letter and instructions of the 23 rd July inst., and I have received no account of the decision in the case. I believe there can be no doubt of his legal right to a pension, if there should be, or if there has been any informality in the manner of application. I would consider it a kindness if you will inform me of the result as soon as convenient. I enclose another document in regard to the claim.
I am yours Respectfully
To J. L. Edwards Pension Office:
Henry G. Dannel. 53 Broome St New York.

This is to Certify that George Counseleye was a private in Cap t Van Zandt's Comp y Col. Lashier. Reg t of Light Infantry for the term of New York. Provincials in 1776 being in the same reg t at the same time as a Grenadier. under Cap t Van Dyke
My Father was Carolusville is too infirm to write Wm L Collins New York 8 th April 1830

State of New York, City and County of New York, } Ys:
I John L. Broome Clerk of the City and County of New York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Called the Mayors Court of the City of New York, Do hereby certify, That the annexed Oath or declaration of George Conselyea the Applicant, and the annexed Affidavits of William Crolius and Abraham Van Stant, are truly copied from the records of the said Court: and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the schedule embodied in the said Oath or declaration of the said George Conselyea, is not more than fifty Dollars.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this thirty first - day of March 1821.
J. L. Broome
Clerk of the Mayors Court of the City of New York

New York Mayor's Court.
In the Matter of George Conseljee a revolutionary soldier on his Application for a Pension.
(Copy.)
Affidavit of William Crolius.
State of New York: City and County of New York,
ss:
William Crolius of the said City & County of New York Potter aged about sixty nine Years being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath depose and say that he was engaged as an Officer in the American service during the greater part of the Revolutionary War either in the State of New York or New Jersey - that he joined a company of Grenadiers commanded in the City of New York about the Year one thousand seven hundred and seventy then commanded by Captain Lasher - that he continued to serve in the said Company as a private till the first day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy six when he was appointed by Col. Hughes (Deputy Quartermaster Master General) the Deputy Paymaster Master on the North River and the said Company was disbanded in the Month of December following. then being that the deponent done duty also as First Lieutenant in a Militia Company in the City of New York for about seven Months at the same time in the Year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six and seventy seven that the said Company of Grenadiers or part of them of  whom  the  deponent was one was selected by General Washington as his life guard and conveyed to Edmunds Lines in Connecticut a party of prisoners and traitors at two different periods

- that the deponent was present at the construction of Bunker Hill fort in seventy six in the early part thereof and in the Month of February seventy five the said Company of Grenadiers stood guard over the Records of the City of New York at Bayards Farm - that about sometime about the e'v'n days of seventy five and seventy six this deponent became acquainted with the Applicant George Conselyea a private in the Company of Capt. Van Zandt under Col. Lasher who had had the Com- =mand of that regiment at that time about six Months - that the deponent whilst belonging to the said Company of Grenadiers knew the Applicant at the Wallersford Long Island and White Plains in the Company commanded by Capt. Van Zandt - that deponent recollects perfectly well of seeing the said Conselyea on Long Island at the time of the death of a Parmachius Rutgers who belonged to the same Company of Grenadiers - with deponent that after the battle of White Plains the deponent saw the said Conselyea still being a soldier under Cpt. Van Zandt at North Castle where they had retreated and afterwards the deponent saw him again at Peekskill - that at North Castle deponent saw the said Conselyea in the Church where some of the forces slept one night. that at Peekskill the deponent at this time was appointed deputy Harbour Master as aforesaid that during the retreat from White Plains till they arrived at Peekskill deponent frequently saw the said Conselyea and at Peekskill saw the Regiment to which the said Conselyea belonged cross the River on their way to Haverstraw where they arrived the same day and deponent

being still at Fishkill immediately entered upon the duties of his Office as deputy Harbour Master on the North River Capt. Cobb being the principal Harbour Master. That on the third day of April seventy eight at Fishkill deponent was appointed by Col. Stevens (deputy Commissary General) the Commissary of Stores and continued as such for the period of twenty one months and was then appointed Captain of the express Rider till May eighty one. when deponent was obliged to quit the service being greatly troubled with the rheumatism. And deponent further saith that he verily believes the said George Connelly faithfully served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War as stated in his declaration for the term of nine months and longer.
Sworn to this 31 st day of March 1821. In open Court. (signed.)  (signed.) Geo: L. Boorne Clerk  his William X Crolius mark

New York Mayors Court.
In the Matter of the Application of George Conselyea a Revolution- ary Soldier for a Pension.
Affidavit of Abraham Van Renss. (Copy.)
State of New York, City and County of New York, } ss:
Abraham Van Renss of the City of New York Henry Master residing at the eastern part of the said City aged about forty nine Years being duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath declare and say that he resided at Bushwick on Long Island with his Father Abraham Van Renss deceased in the Year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six - that George Conselyea the Applicant and his father's family were their next door neighbours at that time - that he the deponent has known the said George Conselyea from that time to the present day - that deponents father and his family fled from Long Island at the time the British Troops first landed there during the Revolutionary War to the State of New Jersey - and in New Jersey deponent recollects of having heard that the said Conselyea had entered the American Service - that deponents father was an Officer in the Militia service of the State of New York at that time and deponent well recollects and has strongly impressed on his Mind the Circumstance of his father being very friendly to the said Conselyea after the close of the Revolutionary War when they had both returned to Bushwick aforesaid - that the Cause of this friendship and intimacy was because the said Conselyea had been

a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and friendly to the Cause of his Country as deponent frequently heard his Father say was the Case - that deponent does not recollect of hearing any thing particular of the said Counsel - yea during the said War except as aforesaid nor of seeing him until the close of it at Bushwick as aforesaid.
And deponent further saith that the said George Counsel - yea has been a near Neighbour of this deponent at the eastern part of this City upwards of sixteen years last past during all which time the deponent has known him and the situation of his family - that the said Counsel has during that time been always very poor and his neighbours and friends in this City and at Bushwick have been in the habit of contributing their Charity towards the support of his family - and that the statement made by the said Counsel in his declaration above written is in the opinion and belief of this deponent in all respects both just and true.
Sworn to this 31 st day of March 1821. in open Court. } (signed.) Abram Vorn Romoff
(signed.) Ino. L. Broome Clerk -

State of New-York.
CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, ss.
I, BENJAMIN FERRIS, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said City and County,
Do hereby certify, That Richard Riker, Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavits were made, and who hath subscribed his name to the Certificate also hereto annexed, was on the day when the said Affidavits were made and the said Certificate signed, Recorder of the City of New-York and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, and duly commissioned and sworn. And further, that the said Court is a Court of Record of the State of New- York, and that the signature of R. RIKER subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper hand writing of the said Richard Riker.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this fourth day of August 1818
Benj. Ferris Clerk

In letter to Henry G. Dummel MS. 53. Proune St New York July 23 rd 1882.
George Consilyea Solitair. Copy Application for a Pension.
The within stated service was not on the continental estab- lishment.
Rejected.
1 st June 1892.

City and State of New-York, ss.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this First day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me Richard Piker Recorder of the City of New-York, and one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record, personally appeared the aforesaid George Conseyea
who being by me duly Sworn to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing Declaration and also promised before me  William Root who being by me examined as to the facts set forth in his Declaration  has promised and corroborated the same to my satisfaction
WHEREUPON I being satisfied that the said George Conseyea did serve in the Army of the United States on the Continental Establishment in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and longer, to wit: for the term and the manner stated in the Declaration of the said applicant; and that the said applicant is fairly and justly entitled to the benefit of the Act aforesaid. THEREFORE I DO HEREBY CERTIFY and transmit the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, as before set forth, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal of the said Court, in the City of NEW-YORK, this First day of April in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ,
R. Piker

State of New-York, ss.
To the Hon.
Richard Piker
Recorder of the City of New-York, and one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record of the State of New-York.
The Declaration under Oath of,
George Conselyea
formerly a Private Soldier — engaged in the Service of the United States during the Revolutionary War, now a Citizen of the United States and resident of the City and County of New-York, respectfully sheweth,
THAT the said
George Conselyea
sometime in the
beginning of the year 1778 he enlisted in Capt. Van Zandt's Company of New York Continentals Genl. Schuyler's Brigade, for the term of nine Months and was Honorably Discharged at Albany on 3rd December 1778 at Albany as will more fully appear by his honorable Discharge hereto annexed, was at the Battles of Long Island and White Plains and the Capture of Burgoyne.
Discharge lost
And the declaration further sheweth, that the said George Conselyea is now a citizen of the United States, resides in the city of New-York, and is, by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support being now seventy years of age , and in urgent circumstances
Therefore the said
George Conselyea
conceives himself
entitled to the benefit of the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," approved 18th March, 1818, and requests your Honor will examine into the truth of the matter aforesaid, certify and transmit

the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War, to the end that such relief may be had in the premises, as is by law in such case made and provided. And in support of the facts above set forth, the said
George Conoylye — refers to the affidavit of Abraham Van Ruyvenant dated March George Conoylye his Mark X
City and County of New-York, ss.
George Conoylye,
of the City and County of New-York, being duly sworn, saith, that the matters by him set forth in the foregoing Declaration, are in all respects just and true.
Sworn before me this First day of April — 1818,
George Conoylye his Mark X
D. D. Piker
Recorder of the City
City and County of New-York, ss.
Abraham Van Ruyvenant
of the City of New-York being sworn, saith, that he is well acquainted with George Conoylye & that the facts set forth in his Declaration are just & true.
Abraham Van Ruyvenant
Sworn before me this First day of April — 1818
D. D. Piker
Recorder of the City of New-York

2010
In the matter of the application of George Connelley for a Pension
July 20 1882
Return Official

State of New York City and County of New York ss. I Henry G. Dunnel of the said City do hereby certify that I have been acquainted for fourteen years with George Conselyea, who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration and know him to be a man of veracity and have not the least doubt that he served during the Revolutionary War as he states in said declaration and that Eben Winship (formerly a U.S. Pensioner) now dead has often stated to me that Conselyea was a Soldier in Colonel Sakers Regiment and Miner also a U.S. Pensioner has assured me of the same - said Miner is absent from the City in consequence of the prevalence of the Cholera.
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court the day and year aforesaid Wm Astor, Clerk
H G Dunnel
State of New York City & County of New York ss. I Elihu W. Baldwin a Clergyman residing in the said City hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with George Conselyea who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and believe him to be 83 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
Elihu W Baldwin
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid Wm Astor, Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigating the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above mentioned applicant was a Revo- lutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies, that it appears to them

that the Rev. Elisha W. Baldwin who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the said City of New York, and that D r Henry G. Dunnel who has signed the two preceding Certificates is a resident in said City, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. -
IMO I IVOINS
First & Presiding Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of New York
I Abraham Astor, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Couvelyn for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hands the Seal of the said Court of Common Pleas, this Twenty Eighth day of July in the year One thousand Eight hundred and thirty two.
Abm Astor, Clerk