Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17396, Nathaniel Delavan, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Delavan, Nathaniel Nelson, Mary
W. 17396
Former widow
CONTENTS

2296 New York City Mary Nelson widow of Nathaniel Nelson
who served in the Revolutionary N.Y.
war, as a Capt & Major
Increased from $305 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 355 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
† End 22 April 1849 Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of January '52 and sent to
A. A. Addison
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 160 Vol. 4

State of New York
City and County of New York ss: On this Twenty Eighth day of October in the year one thousand Eight hundred and forty two personally appeared before William Inglis, an associate Judge of the Court of Com- mon Pleas, for the City and County of New York, & a court of record, Mary Nelson a resident of the city and County of New York, aged ninety years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath declare 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 was the widow of Nathaniel Delavan deceased of the town of Franklin and County of Dutchess and State of New York, now the town of Paterson and County of Putnam, and State of New York, who was a Captain and afterwards a Major in the militia of the state of New York in the service of the United States, during the war of the revolution, as she has been by him, and by others informed, and as she sincerely believes. That she is now the widow of Thomas Nelson deceased late of the village of Pough- keepsie and State of New York
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Delavan in the month of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty four, but the precise day of the month she is unable to state. That her husband the aforesaid Nathaniel Delavan died on the ninth day of August in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety Eight. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage

took place previous to the first of January, seven hundred and ninety Four - viz at the time above stated
Mary Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written by the above named Mary Nelson before me, the said Mary Nelson being unable from bodily infirmity to appear in open court
W m Inglis associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of New York in the State of New York -
State of New York.
City and County of New York p: ? I Nathaniel Farris Clerk of the City and County of New York and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said city and County do hereby certify that William Inglis, before whom the above declaration was sub- scribed and sworn to, is an associate Judge of the said Court of Common Pleas, for the city and County of New York and a court of record. That I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said William Inglis and believe his signature as above written to be genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court of Com- mon Pleas for the said City and County this twenty ninth day of October. One thousand Eight hun- dred and fifty Four.
Nath. Farris, Clerk

State of New York Rensselaer County } ss:
Daniel Delavan of the City of Troy being duly sworn doth depose & say, that he is now in the sixty second year of his age, and is the youngest & only sur- viving child by his first wife of the late Major Nathaniel De- lavan formerly of the County of Westchester the person mentioned and referred to in the annexed papers, as having served in the Revolution -
That deponent's Father the said Nathaniel Delavan departed this life at the then town of Franklin in the County of Dutchess, now the town of Patterson, County of Putnam in said State in the month of August in the year 1798, this Deponent then being in the eighteenth year of his age - That according to the family record of his said late Father's family now in deponent's possession & which he justly believes to be correct & true deponent's Mother the the first Wife of his said father departed this life in the month of February in the year 1782 this deponent being at the time but about seven months old - That about two years thereafter & in the year 1784 as this deponent has always understood & believed, his said father mar- ried Mrs. Mary Thompson, that from the earliest recollection of this deponent until his Father's death, his said Father & his step- Mother (formerly Mary Thompson) lived together as husband & Wife. This deponent during the time being a member of the fam- 'ily, acknowledging the said Mary as his Mother, and treated by her as her child & the fact that deponent's father & his said step Mother were married about two years after the death of deponent's own Mother was never questioned or doubted to the knowledge or belief of this deponent
This Deponent further says that after the death of his said Father & as deponent believes in or about the year 1803 or 4 his said step- Mother was married to Thomas Nelson then of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County & now deceased, whose widow she now is, the said Thomas Nelson having died as deponent is informed about

believe at Poughkeepsie in or about the year 1823 or 1824
This deponent further saith that his said Step Mother is now living in the city of New York with Richard Nelson who married the youngest child of deponents said Father by his second wife the said Mary Thompson, now the widow of Thomas Nelson and further this deponent saith not
Sworn & subscribed before me } this 24 th day of Octr 1842 }
Archibald D. Ball Judge
Daniel Delavan
Renss. Co. Courts and Counsellor in Sup. Court
Renss. County
On this day personally appeared I Charles Hooper Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Archibald D. Ball Esq. whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate of proof of the foregoing deposition was at the time of signing such proof a Judge of the Rensselaer County Courts, duly Commissioned & sworn, residing in said County. - And that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Judge & verily believe his signature subscribed to the said Certificate of proof of the said deposition to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
Set my hand and affixed my official Seal this 28 October 1842
Chas. Hooper Clerk
to obtain another

Mary Nelson
2 3 3 6 2 4 4 6 9 3 20 44
Dr. Addison Rents

STATE OF New York COUNTY OF New York } ss.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me the Court of Common Pleas in & for the City & County of New York
that Mrs Mary Nelson was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ 305 per annum and that she died on the
twenty second day of April eighteen hundred and forty nine
leaving surviving her the following named children viz: Deborah Benedict, Sarah Stebbins, Laura Young, and Cordelia Nelson
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and that Deborah Benedict has deceased since to wit on the twenty seventh day of July , eighteen hundred and fifty one , & that Sarah Stebbins, Laura Young, and Cordelia Nelson are now the only surviving children of the aforesaid. Mary Nelson, decd.
July 27, 1851
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this Third day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty. one
Geo. W. Niblett Clerk

May 6, 1931
Mr. John C. Truitt 107 R.R.Avenue Milford, Delaware
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL am
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.17396 , that Nathaniel Delavan served at different times from 1776 to 1781, as Captain and Major in Colonels Thomas', Gilbert Drake's and Thaddeus Crane's New York Regiments.
The soldier's first wife, her name and the date of their marriage not shown, died in February, 1782, and in April, 1784, he married at the home of Samuel Delavan in North Salem, Westchester County, New York, Mrs. Mary Thompson, of Connecticut. There are no particulars in regard to her first husband.
Nathaniel Delavan died August 9, 1798, at Franklin, Dutchess County (later Patterson, Putnam County) New York, and was buried in the churchyard at said Patterson. He was fifty-two years of age at the time of his death.
His widow married in winter of 1803 or 1804, Thomas Nelson, of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. He died in November, 1823 or 1824, in Poughkeepsie, New York.
She was allowed pension on account of the services of Nathaniel Delavan on her application executed October 28, 1842, at which time she was aged ninety years and resided in New York City.
She died April 22, 1849.
The following children survived her: Deborah Benedict,

who died July 27, 1851; Sarah Stebbins; Laura Young; and Cordelia Nelson, who was the youngest child, and who married Richard Nelson, and resided in New York City, in 1842. A grandson, E.M.Young, of New York City, is referred to in 1845.
In 1842, Daniel Delavan, then aged sixty-one years, and a resident of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, stated that he was the youngest and only surviving child of the soldier Nathaniel Delavan and his first wife, but did not give his mother's name, or the names of any other children of this marriage.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Am Nelson. son of Thos. widow's last husband. was 57 years old. in 1852 & lived in Peekekill, Ulster County, N. Y.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nathanial Delavan a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
N. 17,396
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     In service at different times ✓ Captain ✓ Gilbert Drake N.Y.   from 1776 to 1781 ✓ Major ✓ Theodore Brant        
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Oct. 28, 1842. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, New York City, N.Y. with her youngest child the wife of Richard Nelson.
Age at date of application, she was ninety years.
Remarks: Soldier's 1 st wife — died N.Y. 1782; he married Ab. — 1784 Mary Thompson widow from Connecticut. He died Aug. 9. 1798 Franklin N.Y. a 52, & she married 1803 or 4
Thomas Nelson who died Nov. — 1823 at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. she died Apr. 22 1849, leaving children: Deborah Benedict who d. July 27, 1851; Sarah Stebbins
Louisa Young + Cordelia Nelson. Daniel Delavan in his 62 nd year in 1842 stated that he was the youngest & only surviving child of the soldier by his first wife, her name is not stated. Respectfully,

1917 Oct. 6. Hist. to Mrs. Charlotte G. Bronk - φ.
1931-May 6 - Hist. to John G. Truitt - E.E.L.
Left in case John Deloran H. 15764
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17396
Mary Nelson Widow of Nathaniel Deloran Major Brew War
Act: Feb 29 48
Index: — Vol. M , Page 81
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Purkiss N.Y. 13 th Sept. 1848
Sir,
I find you herewith the declaration of Mary Wilson for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll under the act of 2 nd Feb y last, together with the original certificate of her being placed on the pension list under the act of March 1842. - -
Will you send me the usual certificate in such cases at your earliest convenience -
I take leave to say to you that this old Lady is my step-mother, that altho' now in the ninety seventh year of her age, she possesses in an eminent degree her mind & memory unimpaired and what is most unusual & extraordinary in persons of her age, she remembers accurately & converses freely about the passing events of the present day. She wrote without difficulty her own name to the declaration -
Respectfully yours
Col. Edwards
W. Wilson

Increase.
Mary Nelson dec d . formerly wid of Nathaniel Delavan N. Y.
Act 7 July 1838. He adm d 6 Mo. Cash $120. 9 " 12 Ds Major 235- $355-
Per An from 4 March 1836. to 22 d Apr 1849 when she died. except 2 years. Former payouts at the rate of $305 per An to be deducted.
Payable to
Deborah Benedict, Sarah Stebbins, Sarah Young & Evelina Nelson only surviving children.
Cert F
D. D. Addison, Present.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of February 2 d 1848, entitled "An Act Making further provision for surviving widows of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of New York } ss. City & County of New York }
On this twenty day of September, Eighteen Hundred and fifty eight, personally appeared before Alexander L. McDonald, a Commissioner of Deeds for the City & County of New York, Mary Nelson, a resident of the City of New York, in the County of New York, aged Ninety Six 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 2 d of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is now the widow of Thomas Nelson, deceased, and was formerly the widow of Nathaniel Belacaw, who was a Captain and Major in the War of the Revolution, and that she has received an annual pension of Three Hundred and Five Dollars, under the Act of 17 th June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, and I certify that the Declarant is personally known to me.
} Mary Nelson
Alex d L. McDonald Comm r of Deeds

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of February 2 d 1848, entitled "An Act making provision for surviving widows of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution"
State of New York } ss. City & County of New York }
On this twenty day of September, Eighteen Hundred and fifty eight, personally appeared before Alexander L. McDonald, a Commissioner of Deeds for the City & County of New York, Mary Nelson, a resident of the City of New York, in the County of New York, aged Ninety six 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 2 d of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during
STATE OF NEW-YORK. CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That the deposition of Alex L. McDonald before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that I believe the signature of said Commissioner thereunto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 12 th day of Sept 184 8
James Conner Clerk.
the widow of the late a Captain and that three sons of 17 th June all a widows.
Nelson

Payment to be made at
New York by
J. A. Stevens.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
N. York
Payable the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2 Page 81.
W. H. Smith
Clerk.
m
✓

war Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Mary Nelson, formerly the 17 June, 1844 widow of Nathaniel Delavan, who was a Captain and Major, and died on the — 9 th : — day of August, 1798 — is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Three hundred and five dollars and ————— a ————— cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4 th of March, 1848, unless the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death. This pension is increased from $245 per Annum. Given at the War Office of the United States, this — 16 th : — day of October, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

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 &c —
State of New York City & County of New York } S.S.
On this Sixteenth day of May eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared before the subscriber, William Inglis, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said City & County of New York Mary Nelson, a resident of the City of New York in the County of New York aged ninety 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 now the widow of Thomas Nelson, but formerly the widow of Major Nathaniel Delavan, who was a Major of Militia in the State of New York, and the amount of pension, allowed her per annum, was Two hundred and forty five dollars. She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written by the above
Named Mary Nelson, with Mary Nelson whom I am personally
acquainted W m Inglis
Widow of Thomas Nelson formerly widow of Major N. Delavan
Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of New York, Ex officio Justice of the Peace for the said City

State of New York
City and County of New York B: I Andrew Warner, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York, do certify that William Inglis, Esq whose name is subscribed to the within Jurat is Associate Judge of said Court of Common Pleas duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court this 17 th day of May 1843
Andrew Warner, Clerk

Admit. Capt & Master $245.
New York City Agency
Sent to D. D. Addison
1574
Present

Reported Dec 28/48
Set D.B. addn Dec 29/51.
2296. New York City. Mary Nelson widow of Nathaniel Delavan. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Capt & Major
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 305 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7. day of Dec 1848 and sent to
Wm W. Nelson Hoff R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 160 Vol. 4.

Repd: by letter to agt: 17th. Oct: 1845 - let to Hon R P Herrick Mar 16. 1846
491. New York.
Mary Nelson, formerly the widow of Nathaniel Schuyler, who was a Captain & Major, in the New-York line.
Increased from $245 per ann. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 305 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16. day of October, 1845 and sent to D. D. Addison, Present.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
47 June, 1841 Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2 Page 81.

Col. N. Carroll. August, 8 th 1844. Letter D. D. Addis on May 26 1845
491.
New-York City.
Mary Nelson, formerly
widow of Nathaniel Delavan, who was a Captain & Major
in the New-York line for 15 days Captain 9 mo & 12 days Major
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 245 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of June, 1843. and sent to
L. D. Seldin.
Present.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4. Vol. 1 Page 110.

491
New York City
Mary Nelson widow of Nathaniel Nelson who was a capt & mg in the N Y Line
Income $300
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 300 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of January 1852 and sent to
D D Alderson Pension
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 81

6915
NEW YORK (City)
Mary Nelson formerly widow of widow of Nathaniel Nelson who died on the 9 August 1798 of New York in the State of New York who was a left leg in the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by — in the N Y line for 9 months may 6 " Capt Ined for $305
Inscribed on the Roll of NEW YORK City at the rate of 355 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of January 1852 and sent to D. D. Addison
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by ATM Clerk. Book A Vol. 1 Page 171

Brief in the case of Mary Nelson, wif of Nath l DeLavane, County and State of N. Y. act 7 July 1838. Supplementals.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, ( if original. )
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This case was originally allowed for 15 days Capt and 9 Mo. 12 days Major. Subsequently it was allowed for 3 Mo additional service as Capt. I now allow it for 2 1/2 months in addition to that. The evidence of it is found in the American Archives 4 Vol 4th Series & 2 o Vol 5 o Series.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
D. D. Addison Present,
Kirby Examining Clerk.

Mr. Frank Page. Present.

Mr. Snee was unable to furnish me with additional evidence in the case of Mrs. Mary Nelson and I have therefore respectfully to request that you will cause a Certificate to be issued for the amount offered in years of the Hopkellay last
Afflige Yr. m. v. S. K. R. C. Adair
October 6 th 1845

J. M. Crump Esq.
Present

Washington October 1 st 1825
My Sir, On the 26 th of May last you informed me that you were willing to allow Mrs Mary Nelson, an increase of pension for month & 22 days service of her husband, Nathl. H. Adair, as Captain, as soon as it was shown that she was still living. Evidence of that fact I have had in my possession ever since the 11 th of August last, and which I have not filed for reasons stated to you at the time, viz: That I had found further evidence of Capt Adair's service in the American Archives which I wished to show you when you could make it convenient to take up the case, and which you told me you would do on some early day. As this case has now laid over so long I beg that you will do me the favor to take it up this morning.
I would again call your attention to the schedule of the fees of State. This schedule shows that there are but two returns of Col. Thomas' acct. one for September & the other for Nov. 1 st 1825 of which
is

is borne the name of Capt. Nathl. Kelaran. Now as it is known that that regiment was not in service for a less period than three or four months, I do not see why Mrs. H. should not be allowed for at least 3 months, instead of 1 mo & 22 days.
I am very respectfully Cyrus H. H. Robt. Addison
Sergeant Major Ely } Present }

76 Sep 14 Page 160 vol 99 Gen Clinton 204 99 127 VOL R

Pension Office May 26 th 1845.
Sir,
The examination of the Washington Papers, shews that the name of Nathaniel Delavan, is borne on the returns of the 29 th Sep and 21 st November 1776. of Col. Thomas's Reg t . New York militia as Captain. His widow Mrs Mary Nelson may have an increase of her pension, if alive, for one month and 22 days.
I am, very respectfully Your Obed t Servant J L Edward
H. H. Addison Esq r Present.

5 R. A. Addison, Washington City P. B.

New York August 12. 1845 Mr. A. A. Addison Sir.
You are aware, that I am now in receipt of $245 per annum from Government on account of the services of my former husband, Major Nathaniel P. Pelavan, during the War of the Revolution.
I am well satisfied, that the above sum is far short of the amount I am fairly entitled to, provided the full service of Major Pelavan could be legally ascertained. Under this impression, I think it would be advisable to examine the records at Washington, and therefore request that you make the necessary examination for further proofs of service, and communicate the result to my grandsons C. M. Young firm of Young & Schultz, New York City.
Respectfully Yours.
Mary Nelson
(Mary Nelson)

Mary Nelson N.Y.
act. 7 July '38
2 March 43
17 June 44
increased
2 mo. 15 ds capt
9 - 12 May
$305. deduct
what has been p?
under each act.
Adolph Gressent

Department of State Washington May 20 th 1845
Sir
In compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 13 th inst n , I have caused an examination to be made of the Washington Papers, for evidence of the service of Nathaniel Delavan, as captain in Colonel Thomas's and Colonel Drake's Regiments of New York Militia, and have to say, that said Captain Delavan appears on the returns of Colonel Thomas's Regiment, on the dates of September 29, and November 21, 1776, being the latest returns of that Regiment. There are no returns of Colonel Drake's regiment later than 1776.
The papers transmitted in the case are herewith returned.
Very Respectfully, I am Sir &c James Buchanan
James S. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office Washington

May 10. 1895.
See card Miss Nelson,
491
L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Washington May 9 th 1821
My Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 8 th of August last, to Nicholas Carroll Esq r of New York, respecting the claim of Mary Nelson, formerly widow of Major Nathaniel McLean, I have to request the favor of you to cause an examination to be made of the "Washington papers" for evidence of M c Lean's service as Captain in Col o Thomas' regiment, in 1775 & 1776, and in Col o Gilbert Knipe's regiment in 1777 '78 & '79 in the New York Militia. It is known that there is a return of Col o Thomas' regiment, shortly after the battle of Long Island, in 1776, and it is believed that the name of Nath l McLean is returned thereon, as Captain.
I am very respectfully Yr Most O be Serv t N. W. Adams
A. L. Edwards Esq r } Commissioner of Pensions }

1574
May 31 43
W.F.
Mar 3 1843
Mary Nelson
6915
J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions
Adm Purt.
 305  20  295  225  10  275  25 

Washington May 31 st 1843
Mr. Fox.
Enclosed you will find the declaration of Mrs. Nelson, formerly the widow of Major Nathaniel Melanau, under the act of March 3 rd 1843. May I ask the favor of an early action in this case
I am, Very respectfully, Yr mo. ob t S er . A. H. Addison
J. L. Edwards Esq. Coun t of Russia

54 Wall St New York Nov 2. 18 th / 1863
Sir
I enclose you a letter from Mrs Mary Nelson formerly widow of Major Nathaniel Celeran of New York, for whose Revolutionary services she claimed & received a Pension of $245 per ann., under the acts of 1838 & 1843.
Mrs Nelson's own belief, & the impression of others, is, that Major Celeran, in the two capacities of Captain and Major, performed upwards of two years service, although the returns of the State of New York do not show this. It is believed, that a portion of his service having been with the regular army, stationed in this State, that evidence exists at Washington, that will establish her claim for a full Pension.
Soliciting your attention to the case of Mrs Nelson. I have the honor to be.
Very Resp y .
Yr. ob t . Serv t .
Rich d Carroll
Hon. J. L. Edwards Com r of Pensions Washington D. C.

Letter from Mrs Mary Nelson formerly widow of Major Nathaniel Peterson, claim- ing an additional amount of Pension, having been allowed $265 under the Acts of 1838 & 1843
{ Nich. Farrott & Q. P. Addison, Attorneys

New York, November 8. 1843.
Sir.
I am inclined to believe, that I am justly entitled to a much larger allowance than I have received from the General Government on account of the services of my late husband, Major Nathaniel Felawad. I was allowed under the Act of 1838, $245 per annum, and I respectfully ask a reconsideration of my case, and a further Examination of the testimony already aduced, as well as an Examination of the "Washington State papers," which will at once show more service on the part of Major Felawad, than that for which I have been allowed a Pension.
You will please consider Nicholas Carrell, of New York, and R. C. Addison of Washington, my joint & several attorneys in the prosecution of this claim.
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your obedt Servant
Witness
Sam. A. Granger Edmund J. McTear
Mary Nelson
Hon J. S. Edwards Commr. of Pensions

C. C. Addison Esqr.

Washington Dec. 17 th 1842
Dear Sir
I hand you herewith the papers in the case of Mrs Mary Nelson, widow of Major N. Celavan an officer of the Revolution - The chain of evidence in this case is complete and there need not therefore be any delay - I hereby empower you to prosecute the claim & earnestly hope that the certificate will be issued at the earliest possible day
Very truly
To C. C. Addison Esq. Gr. F. S. Asst. Washington Nichfarrow C. C.

6915.
New York.
Mary Nelson, formerly the widow of Nathaniel Helande who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 9th August, 1798, of N. York in the State of N. Y. who was a Capt Major in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the N. York _____ line for 3 mos. 10 days Capt: 9 " 12 " Major? Increased from $245 per annum -
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York - at the rate of 305 - Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the - 16th day of October, 1845, - and sent to D. D. Ad-dison, present.
Total amount, $1525.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. ... Clerk, Book LC Vol. 1 - Page 171 -

Reported
6915,
New York City
Mary Nelson, formerly widow of
Nathaniel Delavan,
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 9. Aug. 1798 of N.Y. City in the State of N.Y. who was a Cap't in the Comp: commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by _____ in the N.Y. line for 15 days Capt for 9. 22 Major
Inscribed on the Roll of N.Y. City at the rate of 245 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Decr. 42 and sent to H. D. Addison. Present
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 Semi-annual allowance ending
1225
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. S. Wood, Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2 Page 95

State of New York Westchester County } ss.
Silvanus Townsend of the town of North Salem in the County of Westchester and State of New York a Revolutionary Pensioner aged eighty eight years personally appeared before Knapp Remington a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, who first being sworn according to law, Deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Mary Delavan widow of Majr Nathaniel Delavan of New York City now Mary Nelson widow of Thomas Nelson Esq d . and have been well acquainted with the s d Mary for more than sixty years last past, and that this Deponent has been well acquainted with the s d Nathaniel Delavan from childhood having resided in the same neighborhood together and well recollects that in the early part of the Revolution was the s d Nathaniel Delavan had the command of the Militia company as Capt n thereof, and that this Deponent was in the service under the s d  Capt n Nath l Delavan for short period in the summer of 1777 at Peekskill and Westpoint, this deponent's service at that time was two weeks or more. This deponent well recollects of being in the militia service in the spring of the year 1781, for the term of one month under Capt n Ephraim Lockwood at Crumponds so called now Yorktown, in Col t Cram's Regt. This deponent well recollects that Col t Thaddeus Cram had the command of the Militia at that time and also Majr Nathaniel Delavan served at the same time, also Jacob Gilbert was Q m Master, who was resident of South Salem and also David Northrop Q m Master Serjt of South Salem was there in the service at the same time, s d Northrop belonged to Capt n Samuel Lawrence's company in Col t Cram's Regt.
This deponent well recollects of being personally present at the Marriage of the s d Majr Nathaniel Delavan and Mary Thompson then known as the Widow Mary Thompson from Connecticut at North Salem Westchester County and State of New York, by the Rev d Joel Benedict a Presbyterian Clergyman at the s d North Salem in the spring of the year 1784 and as near as this deponent can recollect the s d Marriage

took place in the Month of April 1784. from the circumstance that this deponent was out a hunting Pigeons in the spring of the year 1784 with one of his neighbors Stephen Delavan who informed this deponent that the 2 Magt. Nathaniel Delavan was to be married to the Widow Thompson at Saml. Delavan's house that evening and desired me to go with him to the s Saml. Delavan's in the evening, this deponent did attend and witness the s Marriage as above stated.
This deponent well recollects that the s Marriage was in the spring after the British left New York Nov. 1783. Subscribed and sworn this
15 th day of November 1842 before me Silvanus Townsend Knapp Remington Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named deponent and that his statements are entitled to credit Knapp Remington Justice of the Peace
State of New York Westchester County § I Charles A. Pondy Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and also Clerk of the County of Westchester Do Hereby Certify That Knapp Remington Esq before whom the foregoing Affidavit of Silvanus Townsend was taken, was on the day of the date of taking the same Justice of the Peace for and in Said County Elected and Sworn and duly qualified to take the same, and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of Said Justice and truly believe the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said Court and County this 21 st day of November A D 1842
Charles A Pondy Clk

State of New York
Westchester County } ss.
Lewisboro formerly
Moses Barton of the town of South Salem in the County of Westchester and State of New York a Revolutionary Pensioner aged eighty five years, personally appeared before Thomas Mead a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, who first being duly sworn according to law, deponeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Majr. Nathaniel Delavan of the town of North Salem in the County of Westchester and State of New York and have been well acquainted the s d Majr. Delavan for more than sixty years, whose widow Mary Delavan, but now Widow Mary Nelson of the City of New York an applicant for a Pension.
This deponent well recollects of being in the Militia Service under Capt. David Northrop  Pardee in Col. Shadecus Brane Regt also Majr. Nathaniel Delavan was one of the commanding officers of that Regt, for the term of about four Weeks, in the summer of 1781. and as near as this deponent can recollect, the service rendered was in the Months of June and July 1781. from the circumstance that the whole company was called out to encamp near Yorktown in the County of Westchester and State of New York and after being in the s d service one Week. one half of the company was allowed to return home, the other half to remain in the service it being the time of going home, this deponent agreed with Benj m Benedict and Joel Northrop for them to return home and this deponent would stay, and this deponent did stay and served for the term of four Weeks - This deponent knows that Col. Shadecus Brane, Majr. Nathaniel Delavan Jacob Gilbert Q.M. Master and David Northrop Q.M. Serjt was the officers of the s d Regt that this deponent served under at that time, this deponent served under Capt. David Pardee
Subscribed and sworn this
17 th day of Nov r 1842 before me
Moses Barton
Thomas Mead Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above deponent and that his statements are entitled to full credit. Thomas Mead Justice of the Peace

State of New York Westchester County ss
I Charles A Purdy Clerk of the County of Westchester and also Clerk of the Court of Com- mon Pleas in and for Said County Do Hereby Certify That Thomas Mead Esq before whom the within dep- osition of Moses Bonton was taken was on the day of the date of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for Said County duly Elected and sworn and qualified to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of Said Justice and truly believe the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said Court and County this 21 st day of November A D 1842
Charles A Purdy Clk

State of New York
Putnam County } ss      Alexander H Patterson of the town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of New York aged Sixty five years personally appeared before Cyrus H Fletcher a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, who first being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Mary Delavan widow Major Nathaniel Delavan, but now Mary Nelson widow of Thomas Nelson Esq re and have been well acquainted with said Mary for more than fifty five years last past, and that this deponent was well acquainted with the s d Mary, when she resided with the said Major Nathaniel Delavan also when she was the widow of Major Nathaniel Delavan, also this deponent was well acquainted with the s d Mary when she resided with Thomas Nelson after the death of her husband Major Nathaniel Delavan, and also this deponent was well acquainted with the s d Mary since she became the widow of Thomas Nelson Esq re who is now an applicant for a Pension. This deponent was knowing to the Death and Burial of Major Nathaniel Delavan, being present at the Burial of the s d Major Delavan in the church yard in the town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of New York. This deponent this day visited the church yard and found recorded on the Tombstone erected over the grave of the s d Major Nathaniel Delavan Esq re as follows viz,
In memory of Nathaniel Delavan who departed this life Aug. 9. 1798.
Æt. 52, years.
Subscribed and sworn this 28 day of November 1842. before me Alexander H Patterson Cyrus H Fletcher Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named deponent and that his statements are entitled to credit
Cyrus H Fletcher Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Putnam County
ss. I R D Barnum Clerk of the County of Putnam and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that Cyrus H. Stephens Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Stephen K. Patterson was taken was on the day of the date of taking the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Putnam India and sworn and duly authorized by law to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe the signature purporting to be his is his
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County this Third day of December 1842.
R D Barnum Clerk

State of New York.
Putnam County ss
Hannah Hays of the town of Patterson Putnam County and State of New York, widow, being duly sworn  affirmed , doth depose and say - that she is now Seventy Eight years of age - that she has resided in the town of Patterson aforesaid since the year seventeen hundred & Eighty Six - that she was intimately ac- quainted with the late Major Nathaniel Delavan and Mary his wife, who at that time resided in the town of Franklin, County of Dutchess & State of New York which town of Franklin was afterwards called the town of Patterson in the County of Putnam, & State of New York; that the said wife of Nathaniel Dela- van, was, as she has been informed & truly believes, previous to her marriage with the said Delavan, the widow Mary Thompson; that the said Nathaniel Delavan and Mary, lived together as husband & wife and that the fact of their being legally married was never to her knowledge doubted or questioned Deposent further saith, that she has been informed & truly believes that the said Mary after the death of the said Nathaniel Delavan her husband, was married to Thomas Nelson of the town of Pough- keepsie, County of Dutchess & State of New York wherein widow she now is, and resides in the city of New York, & further this deposent saith not
Subscribed & affirmed to before me
this thirty first day of October, 1882
Samuel Smith Justice of the Peace
Hannah Hays

State of New-York, } ss. Putnam County.
I, REUBEN D. BARNUM, Clerk of the county of Putnam, do hereby certify, that Cyrus H. Fletcher Esquire whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgement of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, dwelling in the said county, commissioned and sworn and duly authorised to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the said County, the first day of November A. D. 18 42
R. D. Barnum - Clerk.

Abstract of Pay and Reliefs due to the Fourth Regiment of Militia in the County of Westchester commanded by Major Thaddeus Crane. Promoted to Lieut. Col. Oct. 21. 1780. in the service of the United States at different times from March 1779 to Nov r 1781.
   Names Rank Days in Service Dollars Cents Amount of Pay Number of Rations Rations Received Rations in Service Amount of Rations Amount of Pay and Rations   No. due Price     Thaddeus Crane Major 110 58 73 6 8 330 — 330 10 13 15 87 1 8   ditto Lieut. Col. 162 60 130 8 " 652 34 618 n 25 15 156 3 0   Nathaniel Delevan Major 273 50 182 n n 819 34 785 n 32 14 214 14 2   John Cooley Adjutant 273 13 47 6 5 273 34 239 n 9 19 57 5 7   Jacob Gilbert Dr. Master 273 13 47 6 5 273 34 239 n 9 19 57 5 7   Daniel Rothrope Dr. M. Supt. 273 10 36 8 " 270 34 239 n 9 19 46 7 2   Samuel Barnum Surgeon 290 60 72 n n 270 34 236 n 9 16 81 16 8   Samuel Allen Asst. Major 60 10 12 n " 60 34 26 n 1 1 13 1 8   £713 15 6  
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Nov. 11 th 1782. I hereby certify the above to be a True Extract from an Original Entry on Page 17. of Books B. Audited accounts now Remaining in this Office Philip Schuyler Comptroller

Pay Roll of Capt. Ephraim Lockwoods Company detached from 1st Col. Artillery Regt. consisting of one Capt. Two. Lieut. Four. Sergeants Two. Corporals & Sixty Six Privates Amounting to 272.1-0
State Delavan Major. 9 pay. $50. per mo 6-11-3 27. Rations at 10. 1-2-63 7. 2. 6
From 16 th to 24 th June 1781. both days included
State of New York. Comptroller's office Albany Nov 14. 1842.
I certify the above to be a true Extract of an original entry on Roster A. page 219. of Audited accounts now remaining in this office
Philip Schuyler Ex Comptroller

no 88244
NY
July 7. 1838
Mary Nelson
admd
— 15 days capt. 9. 12 — Major
245 $
D. D. Addison
Pres.
Dec 17 '42.
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War and for other purposes therein mentioned" L. L. c. 11.

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  1777. Nov. 1. 20.378 Math c Dilevan capt. 9 17 4   15 days. 
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Nov. 14 1842
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 5 now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
  First—under Capt. in Col. (Lt) Gilbert Drake Regt.   Second, " " " " "   Third, " " " " "   Fourth, " " " " "   Fifth, " " " " "   Sixth, " " " " "   Seventh, " " " " "   Eighth, " " " " "   Ninth, " " " " "   Tenth, " " " " " 
Philip Schuyler Dep Comptroller

State of New York } p. Wortham County }
William Nelson of Peekskill in the said County of Westchester County do hereby depose and affirm that he is now fifty eight years of age - That he is the son of Thomas Nelson late of Poughkeepsie in the County of Dutchess deceased - that his said father departed this life at Poughkeepsie aforesaid in the month of November in the year 1823 - That according to deponents best recollection Philip in the winter of 1803 or 1804, his father married the widow Mary Delavan who at that time resided in the town of Franklin in Dutchess County now the town of Patterson in Putnam County who was as deponent then, and ever since has understood and verily believes, the widow of the late Major Nathaniel Delavan deceased - That the said Mary ever since the death of deponents father has been & now is his Widow, and now resides with her daughter the wife of Richard Nelson in the City of New York & further deponent saith not.
W. Nelson
Sworn this 21 st day of October 1842 before me Jeremiah Mabe Commissioner of said Court

State of Massachusetts Massachusetts County ss. I Charles A. Purdie Clerk of the County of Westchester and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County. Do hereby certify that Jeremiah Nabis before whom the preceding deposition was taken, is a Commissioner of said Court in and for the County aforesaid, Commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to act as such Commissioner. Administration oaths &c. That I am now acquainted with the hand writing of such Commis- sioner and believe his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court & County the 25 th day of October 1842 Charles A. Purdie, Clerk