Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2381, John Covert, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Covert, John Catharine
R. 2381
CONTENTS

V 4839
Catharine Court John
Moved 3 March 1701
Husband died 10 March 1834
Moved March 1781
Act July 7. 1838

War Department Pension Office
In the matter of the application of Catharine Covert widow of John Covert a pensioner &c
State of New York } City & County of New York }
ss: On this 28th day of February One thousand eight hundred and thirty nine personally appeared before me Catharine Covert of the City and County aforesaid aged seventy five years who being 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 7th 1838 entitled "an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows". That she is the widow of John Covert who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War that she has been informed and believes that the said John Covert joined the Company commanded by Captain David Sater as a volunteer about the time the British Army landed on Long Island and that after services performed under the said Sater he crossed with and under General Washington from Long Island to New York that she cannot say on what day her said husband joined or left said Army but believes that he served for a period exceeding six months - that the said John Covert resided in Oyster Bay Queens County Long Island - that she is not informed and cannot state the battles if any in which he was engaged - that when her husband was living the information he gave to her of the ser- vices she performed was very general and that all she remem- bers of such information is the fact simply of his having served as a soldier in said army - And that she is not possessed of or acquainted with any documentary evidence in support of this her declaration -
She further declares that she was married to the said John Covert on the third of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty one and that her husband the afore- said John Covert died on the tenth day of March one thou- sand eight hundred and thirty four that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service and that the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above stated -
Subscribed & sworn to { before me this 29th day AD 1839
Catharine Covert
M. Ulshofer Notary Public

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, Joseph Hoxie , Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Michael Ulshasffer, Esq before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, First Judge of said Court of Common Pleas in and for the said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, and that I believe the signature of said Judge thereto subscribed, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, the 1 st day of March 183 9 .
Joseph Hoxie Clerk.
harbor on Pleas as Catharine ficate is York satisfactory prevent and that of the
Feb 20 AD 1839
First Judge Com Pleas of New York

State of New York City and County of New York 3 rd . I Michael Ulshoffer first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of New York aforesaid do hereby certify that I this day attended Catharine Covert who subscribed the foregoing certificate at her own house in the said City of New York and that her bodily infirmities were satisfactorily shown to me to be so great as to prevent her attendance in open Court and that she duly testified to the truth of the contents of said Deposition
New York { Feby 28 th { AD 1839 {
M. Ulshoffer First Judge Com Pleas of New York

March the 3 rd 1781 Married at Oyster Bay John Cobert and Catharine Hogland } of Oyster Bay Leonard Cutting Rector
This is to certify that the above is a correct copy of a marriage performed by the Rev. Leonard Cutting, formerly Rector of St. Georges' church Hempstead L. I. and taken by me from the Records of the church now in my possession. - Hempstead Dec. 28 th 1838.
W. M. Carmichael Rector of St. Georges Ch. Hempstead L.I.
Queens County s.s.
Personally appeared before me the person deposed as above and by me known, to be the person described as above.
Wm M c Neill
Justice of the Peace for the County of Queens State of New York
State of New York } ss County of Queens } I, John Simonson clerk of the County of Queens also clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that William M c Neill Esquire whose name is subscribed to the above deposition was at the time of taking such deposition a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid dwelling in said County and duly authorized to take the same And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certif. deposition is genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court and county the 28 th day of January 1839 John Simonson Clerk

Rev. War Section.
February 19, 1923.
Mrs. W. W. Barnes, Casper, Box 344, Wyoming.
Madam;
In response to your letter of the 16th ultimo, you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 2381, it appears that Catharine Covert applied for pension February 28, 1839, while living in New York City, aged 75 years, and alleged that her husband, John Covert, while residing in Oyster Bay, Queens County, N. Y. enlisted about the time the British landed on Long Island, in Captain David Eaton's Company, and served for a period period exceeding six months. Her claim was not allowed, as satisfactory proof of his service, as required by the pension laws, was not furnished.
It also appears, in said claim, that John Covert

married at Oyster Bay, New York, March 3, 1781, Catharine Hogland. He died March 10, 1834. There is no further family data on file.
The above noted is the only John Covert found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

A. B. Congar
10. July 1839
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160 War Department Pension Office 10 July 1839
Sir The papers of Mrs Catharine Covert, widow of John Covert have been examined and filed - In order to a satisfactory investigation the names of the regimental officers under whom the claimants husband served should be given - If he was in actual service six months he was entitled to a pension under the act of June 7 1832 and a sufficient reason should be assigned for his not having applied for a pension under that act.
A. B. Conger Esq. New York

Mar. 4. 1839 4839
Hon. J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D. C.

New York March 1 st 1839
Sir,
The enclosed papers have been prepared in accordance with the printed Rules of your Department for the purpose of obtaining a pension for the Declarant Catherine Covert who is at present infirm and indigent. It is hoped that they will be found sufficient in all respects, and that the fact of the pension being granted with information respecting the place where it will be paid will be obligingly transmitted to
Y r ob t Serv t
A. B. Conger
J. L. Edwards Esq.
13 Pine St.
Comm ee of Pens n

V. N. York Catharine Powell John let. to A. B. Conger, 10. July '89
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
ALS am
June 30, 1927
John Covert P. 2381
Mrs. W. W. Barnes Casper, Box 344 Wyo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that you were furnished, February 19, 1923, the history of the only soldier  only soldier named John Covert  John Covert , found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Owing to lack of clerical force available for the purpose, it is not the practice of the Bureau, to send the same history twice to the same person.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

for a statement of the military history of John Covert , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. R. F. 2381
The above noted is the only John Covert found on the Rev. War pension records.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     at time British landed on L. I. 36 and 8 mo ✓ { David Laton. — N.Y.   — —              
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Oyster Bay, Queens Co. N.Y.
Date of application by widow for pension, Feb. 28, 1839.
Residence of widow at date of application, New York City, N.Y.
Age at date of application, 75 years.
Remarks: Sol. married at Oyster Bay, N.Y. Mch. 3, 1781 Catharine Hogland; he died about 1835 or 1836. Widow's claim was never allowed for the reason that she failed to furnish sufficient proof of alleged service.
Very respectfully,

Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Casper, Wyoming - April 2-1927.
Gentlemen.
Will you please tell me if John Covert who died between 1836-1840 in Western New York ever applied for pension. He probably died in Yates or Ontario County but he was in the Revolutionary War having served from an Eastern County possibly Dutchess, Orange or Albany.
Also, did his wife Sarah C. Covert ever apply for pension.
Any information in regard to either will be appreciated and thank you so much and especially if may receive an early reply -
Very respectfully Address (Mrs) W. W. Barnes Box 344.
Casper Wyoming -
Sent Feb. 19-1923

MRS. W. W. BARNES
BOX 344
CASPER, WYOMING
Jan 16-1922.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
One John Covert, whose rank I do not know served in the Revolutionary War in Capt. Ernst W. Swartz Company Brinckerhoff's Regiment, New York Militia of Dutchess County.
Also, one John Covert, whose rank I do not know served in that war in the 1st Regiment Monmouth Militia of New Jersey.
By your records can you identify my ancestor, one John Covert who we know served in the Revolutionary War. He was born in Columbia County New York and had a son Isaac Covert

who was born at Hilesdale in Columbia County. I am desirous of getting the date of their births and if possible the exact place of birth of said John Covert.
I would appreciate an early reply and if there is any fee attached I will send same by return mail as soon as heard from you.
Thanking you for any information you can give me I am, Very respectfully
(Mrs) W. W. Barnes
Box 344. Casper. Wyoming.

1908, Rept. 19. History to Mrs. Geo. S. Bailie, Port Chester, N.Y. Letter with S.F. 1925-4, James Court.
1923 Feb 19. Hist to Mrs. H.W. Barnes 1927-June 30 Mrs. H.W. Barnes, adv not with High reel turn over
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1863.
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P.O.
Catharine Court
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 1852 gives cause of suspension - names of officers required + further proof
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P.O. _____
Recognized. _____
Contraband
Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

State of New York } Queens County }
ss: William Saton of the town of Flushing in Queens County being duly sworn deposes and says that he is aged seventy six years last August deponent was well acquainted with John Covert during the Revolutionary War as they both resided as neighbors in Oyster Bay in said County - deponent recollects that said John Covert was an apprentice to Rem Hardenburgh learning the Weaver trade and that said Covert was sued by said Hardenburgh for his time which was lost by serving in the Revolutionary Army - That about the time the British Troops landed on Long Island John Covert entered (deponent thinks as volunteer) in the Company commanded by deponent's father Captain David Saton and continued to serve in said Company - that Captain David Saton returned after about three or four months to the best of deponent's recollection - but that John Covert did not then return but staid three or four months longer as near as deponent recollects - Deponent cannot remember the exact length of time Mr Covert served but feels confident that he served at least six Months, at the time and before his return - Deponent always understood that Mr Covert went with General Washington's Army when they left Long Island & moved to the City of New York - Deponent also says that said John Covert was generally reputed to have been a soldier of the Revolution - that said John Covert was well known to this deponent from boyhood to the time of his death which happened three or four years ago as deponent - and that deponent's father Captain David Saton under whom Mr Covert served died 18 th July 1870 - deponent further saith that he recollects hearing at the time above referred to, when John Covert was sued for his lost time by Rem Hendenberg with whom he (Covert) was an apprentice that the Jury brought in a verdict for the defendant, and that they did so on the ground that as he had enlisted in the Revolutionary Army & to serve his country, he should not be subjected to any damage for so doing - and the deponent further saith that by reason of the long time which has elapsed he is unable to recollect any further circumstances relative to the service of the said John Covert - and further saith not -
Subscribed & sworn before me Jan'y 23. 1839 - H. G. Onderdonk
William Saton
Judge of Queens Co. Court

State of New York } Queens County } ss. I Horatio G. Onderdonk a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Queens, do hereby certify that I am acquainted with William Laton the deponent above and within named, and that I believe him to be of the age stated by himself in said deposition, and that he is known to me as a man of credibility, and I consider his state- ments in all respects worthy of full belief —
Horatio G. Onderdonk
Judge of Com. Pleas, for the County of Queens —
State of New York } County of Queens } ss. I John Simonson Clerk of the County of Queens also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County Do hereby certify That Horatio G. Onderdonk whose name is subscribed to the above certificate and who administered the foregoing oath was at the time of administering such oath a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid dwelling in said County commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to administer the same: And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge, and verily believe that the signatures to the said certificate and affidavit are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County the 28 th day of January 1839
John Simonson Clerk