Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10730, John A Dewitt, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
DeWitt, John A Elizabeth
W. 10730
B.L.H. 29737-160-55
CONTENTS

183 499 Act Mar. 3 Elizabeth July 3 1/55
Elizabeth David's widow of John & David
Rev. Dragoon 29737/4
Revolutionary War Pension under act July 3 1853 50-5003
Ad: Noble p.m. 12/86 B.P. 1/87
A. Van Horn Hudson N.Y.
ix ix ix Vol. D. 59.

5063 New York City Elizabeth Dewitt widow of John A Dewitt who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a priv. & Dragoon
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 42 dollars 75 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
6 th day of March, 1853.
and sent to
Mr A Van Horn,
Tonad,
A. York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under a February 3, 1853, Page 14 Vol. N
(32)

6995 New York
John A Dewitt
John J. ... of Marbletown in the State of New York who was a 2d M. Drng. & P. in the Company commanded by Captain Schoonmaker of the Regt. commanded by Col Hornbeck in the New York line for 6 months private 3 months dragoon 1 month & 15 days Private _____
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 42 Dollars 75 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Mar 1833 — and sent to Hon. J. C. Brod head N. Y. City
Arrears to the 4th of Mar '33, — $85.50 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept '33 21.37 $106.87
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. C. Cromwell Clerk Book E Vol. 4 Page 17

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th June 1832.
State of New York } County of Ulster } ss. - On this twelfth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Ulster aforesaid, now sitting, John S. De Witt, a resident of the town of Maulton in said county, aged seventy-four years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
In the fall of the year 1776, he was detached from the Militia of Ulster and went in the company of Capt. Hendrick Schoonmaker to Fort Independence on the east bank of the Hudson river a little below the Highlands, and served there three weeks. He next served one month against the Indians and Tories on the Schoharie frontier, under the command of Majors Robert Cawling and Adrian Wykmoor, driving the enemy before them as far as Harpersfield in the present county of Delaware. Then he served three months as a sentinel, appointed with others to guard the prison in the town of Kingston in the county of Ulster aforesaid and two brigs moored at the landing near the village, both being full of Tories. Next he performed a tour of duty six weeks against the British army under Burgoyne, in 1777, under the command of Col. Jacob Hoornbeek of Ulster, and acted during the period as quartermaster of the regiment. Being ordered back to Ulster from there, to defend Kingston from an expected invasion of the enemy after the capture of Fort Mount-gomery in the Highlands, he served three weeks as quartermaster of the regiment of Col. Levi Cawling in and near the town, which was burnt. He then went to Ramapo and Hackensack, in New Jersey, as a private in a detachment of militia in the company commanded by Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker, and served there two months. Then he served as a light-horseman, on the frontier of Ulster in the town of Wawarsing, three months, under the command of Major John Cantine. Next he served six weeks as one of seven light-horsemen, appointed to guard the agent of the Treasurer of the State of New York, Gerard Banker, from the town of Kingston aforesaid to Philadelphia, where he went to fetch money or funds. Then he served as a patrol two months on the frontier of Ulster, and afterwards two weeks against the Indians in the wilderness, about forty miles north west of Kingston aforesaid. Lastly, he served as one of certain detached militia

on the frontier of Ulster, two weeks, at a place called Laghawack, west of Nawansing in the county of Ulster aforesaid.
Interrogatories put by the Court, with the Applicant's Answers to them. —
1. — When, and in what year were you born?
Answer. On the 28 th day of August in the year 1758.
2. — Have you any record of your age, and, if so, where is it?
Answer. I have, in my family Bible, which is at my place of residence in Marbletown.
3. — Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Answer. Always at Marbletown, my native town.
4. — How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And, if a substitute, for whom?
Answer. I was always called into service by being detached.
5. — State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer. — Generals Gates and Arnold, Col. Van Cortlandt and Col. Weisenfeldt, Major Fish, Captain Lounsbury, and several whom I cannot now remember. I remember well the regiments of Col. Van Cortlandt, and Weisenfeldt, who was Lt. Colonel. The nature of my services was extremely hazardous, and severe privations were endured — especially in acting against Indians and Tories in the remote settlements west of the Hudson.
6. — Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and, if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer. — I never received any but verbal discharges.
7. — State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer. — Abraham G. Hardenburgh, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster, Matthew Oliver, late Member of Assembly from Ulster, Col. John Lounsbury, Peter A. Cantine Esq. and Abraham Duryea Hasbrouck and Charles G. De Witt, late Representatives in Congress. — & John S. D. M c Intosh Attorney and Cassandera Low

The applicant further declares that, having been very seldom from home since the Revolutionary War and paid little attention to the fate of his comrades, he cannot now recollect any surviving witness who can state in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant. He believes they are nearly all dead.
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 any Agency in any State.
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid in open Court -
L o S. D. Smith
C. G. Hardenburgh } Judges Alm d A. Deyo } John Jansen }

State of New York County of Ulster } S.S.
December
On this 9 th day of November 1854 Personally appeared before the County Court of the County of Ulster & State of New York Elizabeth Dewett a resident of the Town of Kingston Ulster County & State aforesaid aged seventy one, Years, who first being Duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; That she is the widow of John A Dewett, who was a private dragoon & Quarter Master in the army of the Revolution; That he said John A Dewett on account of his services was awarded a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 at the Rate of Forty two Dollars & seventy five cents per annum, That his services were rendered in the militia in the State of New York, in the said army; which facts and other particulars regarding said services are set forth in his papers on file as declarant is informed and believes, in the matter of his application for a pension under said act of 7 th June 1832
She further declares that she was married to said John A Dewett on the fourth day of December Eighteen Hundred & Some By John Cusbell a justice of the Peace of the Town of Hurley in the County & State aforesaid, That her maiden Name was Elizabeth Thompson ; That her said Husband died on the Tenth day March One thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty Six; That she was not married when prior to the Second day of January Eight day of January Eighteen Hundred But at the time above stated, She further declares that
She is now a Widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
J. O. Linderman County Judge of Ulster County.
Elizabeth Dewett

State of New York County of Ulster } ss.
On this 8th day of February 1855 Personally appeared before the County Judge of the County of Ulster & State of New York, Rachel Merritt a resident of Town of Neingston Ulster County & State of New York aged forty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath depose & say, that she is the Daughter of John A Dwett & Elizabeth Dwett that the the deponent was Married to William L Merritt that she is now the Widow of the aforesaid William L Merritt that the annexed leaf was taken from her Father's Family Bible in her presence which contains the marriage of John A Dwett & Elizabeth Brown also the birth of John A Dwett & the record of the death of her husband William L Merritt deceased Family
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above mentioned before me J. O. Linderman County Judge of Ulster County.
Rachel Merritt

December 4. 1809. was married to Elizabeth Throm
March 21. 1812. was born our Daughter Rachel about 7. O'clock in the morning
June 22 nd 1830 my daughter Rachel married to William L. Merritt by the Rev Mr. Smith
1809 1821 1831 1846
June 11. was born of my daughter Rachel, Ann Pittman, on Saturday at 5. O'clock P.M.
March 14. 1833 was born of my daughter Rachel to John D. Dettl about 3. O'clock P.M.
May 2 2 nd 1835 was born of my daughter Rachel, Elizabeth at 6. o'clock in the morning
1823
June 1 st Margaret Miller Brink was born
1818
181

John A. DeWitts
John A DeWitt Departed this life on the 16 th of March between the hours of twelve and one o'clock One thousand eight hundred & thirty six.
William L Mewitt Departed this life on the 24 th of August between the hours of ten and eleven in the evening One thousand eight hundred & forty four

DECLARATION
Of a REVOLUTIONARY Widow who claims a Land Warrant under Act of March 3, 1855.
State of New York, } Ulster County, } On this 16 th day of April - A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said - county and state aforesaid Elisabeth Dewitt aged seventyone years, a resident of Kingston Ulster County in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John A. Dewitt deceased, who was a Private & Dragoon in the War of the Revolution that he was pensioned Under the act of June 1832 at $42,75 per Annum for his services rendered in the War of the Revolution she further states she is now receiving a pension under the Act of 3 February 1853 at $42,75 per annum which well more par- -ticularly appears on her pension file at the office of the Commis- -sioner of Pensions
She further states that she was married to the said John A. Dewitt in Hurley Ulster County - on the fourth day of December A. D. 1829, by one John Coashill a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Thrown that her said husband died at Marble Town Ulster Co on the 16 th day of March A. D. 1836, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty-land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855, and she hereby requests the Commissioner of Pensions to forward her warrant to Rev. Asa Hovey  Florida Montgomery County, N.Y. and appoint him my attorney to receive the same for me.
We Rachel Merritt and Simons A. Hykoff residents of the Town of Kingston Ulster Co in the State of New York , upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elisabeth Dewitt 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.
Rachel Merritt  Simons A. Hykoff
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.
Richd. W. Sapsun Justice of the Peace

State of New York, Ullrich County, N.Y.
I, Milton Sheldon Clerk of the said county, do hereby certify that Richard H. Tappan was, on the day of the date of the foregoing certificate, a Justice of the peace within and for the said County, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 24 th day of May - A. D. 1855.
M. Sheldon Clerk
183498
Application of Elizabeth Dewart Wilson of John A Dewart
FOR BOUNTY LAND,
Under Act March 3, 1855.
Respectfully Byg Ahm Alan Morris Bonda New York

21317 John A De Witt
rom a
Hon H. Brodhead M.C.

BRIEF in the case of  John A. DeWitt of Marbletown  County of Ulster  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 74  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     detached Feb 17/16 21 private Gen. Schuyler   next — In 17/ 1 " Capt. Hendricks Schoonmaker   then — 2 Port. trol Major Albas Dautney & Col. John Wykoff   next for patrol a ten 1 15 Quar. Master to guard the prison of Kingston   service 21 dito Col. Israel Houghbeck   next detached 2 private Col. Levi Pauling   then second 3 dragoon Capt. Fredt Schoonmaker   next patrol 1 15 dito Major John Castine   afterwards 2 patrol guarding Gen. Barbo's agent of the   then 14 treasury of New York, gen. Phila.   lastly 14 for funds   14 in service of Ulster   100 against the Indians   service of Ulster  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Not any  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Marbletown New York  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses & traditionary evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. G. Wilcke Examining Clerk.  7th March 1833

Asf. fam. 100: 100: to Ma. K. 100: 36. 100: 100: fam. 100: 100: 100: 100: 2 100: 100: 100: 100: 100: 100:
" W. 100:

29.737
160 acres

Elizabeth Dewitt
Hon. J. P. Waldo
Boys
Memoriam of Russia
Washington
D. C.
Recd Mar. 1, 1883

Ms Bower
ms 14775
Catharine
Learned Deane
Elizabeth
ms 6995
John G. Hall
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Recd Feby 12th 1878

Rec'd Estate.
New York WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10730
Elizabeth Dewitt Wid of John A. Dewitt Rev War
Act: Febry 3 rd  1855.
Index:—Vol. a , Page 169
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Filed Feb: 12 th /55,
Elizabeth Dewitt, Wid: of John A.
Ulster Co: N. Y.
Accts 53
$42 15 / 100 per An:
Ann. Int: 3,785 3,
Res:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Pension Office, Official Business.
Commission
Abt Van Horn For n. m.

547. Elizabeth Dene Missop. Gno: A.
SA 10 Wm A Van Horn, Feb. 14/65
act

FREE
183498
Hon. L. P. Waldo Chairman of Committee of Pensions Washington D. C.

R. M c Office March 2, 1835.
Sir: Please certify the time to which the within named pension was paid to the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
Lowry
Commiss y
W. Randall,
J. A. Windle, Esq r M c Auditor. Recd. 11
11 AM 55
John A. Newell paid to 4 Mar. 1835. Colt & Freeman

State of New York Ulster County } ss
On this 9 th day of December 1854 personally appeared before the Undersigned the county judge of the county of Ulster & State of New York, Charles Bushney a resident of the Town of Marbletown & County & State aforesaid aged seventy seven years Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath Depose & say that he was well acquainted with John A Dewart & his wife whose Maiden Name was Elizabeth Brown, this deponent knew them both before they were married & up to the time of the death of the aforesaid John A Dewart & still knows the Widow Elizabeth Dewart & she still remains his widow ————— & that she is the very person who is the declarant in the annexed declaration that the said John A Dewart was married to the aforesaid Elizabeth Brown About the time of said Declaration and that he also died as stated in the said Declaration as this deponent verily believes to be true This deponent say he lived In the same house a Neigh bour to the aforesaid John A Dewart & his wife also that the aforesaid John A Dewart was a pensioner of the United States. The word died on the fifth line above this line exclusive written over another word
Sworn & examined and subscribed to before me this ninth day of December 1854.
Charles Bushney
J. O. Linderman County Judge of Ulster County.
State of New York
Ulster County ss. I do certify that I am personally acquainted with Charles Bushney Esq. who made the foregoing deposition, and that he is a credible person of good standing, and his deposition is entitled to full credit dated Kingston Dec. 9. 1854. J. O. Linderman County Judge of Ulster County.

3 Mos & 29 days Interest — 13.22
3 " 27 " Suptz — 16.14
30.8
4 years at $30.08 is — $120.32
4 do at 42.75 is — 171.00
50.68
1 year at $30.08 — 30.08
20.60
On the 4 th March 1837 then will be due —
9.48
$30 08

John A DeWitt
1776 . 0. 0. 3 pm Cap Schoonmaker " 0. 0 21v " " " " H Independence 1777 0+3. 0v " " " " New Jersey " 0 1. 5v " " Deyo Harpursville 0 1. 0v " " John Harbrough Ithaca 0 3 0vvv Supt " Schoonmaker Kingston 1778 0 0. 7v " " do frontier 0 1. 5+ Pm Dragoons to Philadelphia Supt 0 0 21+ Essex Riders 1780 0 0 0 Capt Van Keuk Dragoons +1
0 7. 6
0. 0. 3 21 1. 0 1 5 1 0  3. 29 3. 27 Supt  7. 6

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Derritt, widow of Mr. A. Derritt Master St. Lawrence Co. N.Y. County and State of New York act 3 rd Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. The claim was predicated under the act of June 1832, at the rate of $42.75 per A. Maria Derritt, the private record thereof, & the witness who testified he was present at the same. Derritt died 16 th March, 1835, as per affidavit of a credible witness, original family record. A certificate of Court & report of the Third Auditor. Misnomer identity is established by the affidavits of two credible affiants, & a certificate of Court. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Wm A Van Horn, Esq. Honda, N.Y. Name and residence of Agent
S.C. Ray Jr. Examining Clerk.

Payments to be made at New York by the Fred. U.S. Br. Bk Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
New York
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 4 Page 17 by Ino. Cromwell Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John A. Dewitt of the State _____ of New York _____ who was a Private, Dragoon and Quarter Master in the Revolutionary Army. _____ is entitled to receive _____ Forty-two _____ dollars and Seventy-five 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 12 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three .
Lee Colp.
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

This is on the back of certificate Payments to be made at New York By the Presd. of U.S. Br. Pk. Agent for paying Pensions in the agency of New York
Record in the Pension Of- fice in Book E. Vol. 4 Page 17 by Inno Cromwell Clerk

Copy War Department — Revolutionary Claims
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 John H. DeWitt of the State — of New York — who was a Private Dragoon and Quartermaster in the Revolutionary Army — is entitled to receive Forty two Dollars and Seventy five cents per Annum, during his natural life commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 — and payable semiannually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September in every year
Given at the War Office of the United States this 12 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Peter B. Linsley Secretary of War
Examined and Counter signed }
J. L. Edwards
Commission of Pensions

Pension Office, Feby. 14. 1863.
Sir,
Upon proof being filed that, Mrs. Rachel Merritt, is a credible witness, the claim of Mrs. Elizabeth Dewitt, for a pension, will be favorably considered.
I am, respectfully,
Your Mt. Servt.
J. P. Moulton Commissioner.
Wm. A. Van Horn, Esq. Finder, N. Y.
3

State of New York
Ulster County ss: James O. Linderman of Kingston in said County being duly sworn deposes and saith that he is acquainted with Rachel Meritt of Kingston aforesaid, daughter of Elizabeth Meritt within named. That she the said Rachel Meritt is of good repute, and is entitled to full credit as a witness. And further saith not. J. O. Linderman
Subscribed & sworn before me the 27 th February 1855:
B. W. Hasbrouck Deputy Clerk of Ulster Co
State of New-York.
Ulster County Clerk's Office, ss.
I Certify that at the date of the certificate of proof, or acknowledgment , to which this is subjoined, the said B W Hasbrouck Esq. the Deputy Clerk of Ulster County was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Deputy Clerk Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 27 th day of February - A. D. 1855.
W. Sheldon Clerk of Ulster Co.

Matthew A. Devoe Jan 29 NY
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington. (DC).
Hon. A. Stickley HN

Hon. J. L. Edwards,
I found among my papers this morning the enclosed letter. A severe and protracted sickness, since the 20 th decr has prevented me from looking over my papers until within a day or two past. Hence the delay in delivering to you the letter. Col. De Witt it seems from a letter recd by me from a Mr Merritt has also an application for a pension before the Commissioner. You will no doubt take Col. De Witts case under your consideration as soon as practicable, and when it shall be disposed of will you be so good as to communicate to me the result.
Yrs most respectfully Nicholas Finkle Washn. 27 th Jany 1896.

June 8. My.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
60176 60/2/15
John A. Beach

Mechanics Bank New York 5 June 1835
Sir
John A. Dettrott a Private, 2 d Master, and Dragoon at $42 75 per Annum whose Pension is suspended by your letter of the 3 d Inst was paid to 4 th March 1835 on the 22 d (April last.)
I am Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t W m Fleming Pres d & Spens ag t
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

John A De Witt
March 1.
Marbletown Four
Feby 25th 1856
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
My

Marbletown Feby. 23 d 1856
Sir Your letter to Nicholas Suckler Esq r Member of Congress from this Dist t in behalf of John A Dewitt Esq r in regard to his Claim to a Pension has been forwarded to me by that Gentleman and I have read the same to Mr John A Dewitt who says that I must inform you that he has already sent you all the proof or testimony that is in his power - and given you all the explanation he can give - he says it is needless to repeat words or heap proofs upon proofs - all he asks of you is to discharge your duty as a commiss- ioner of Pensions and send him such a certificate as you think him entitled to - which you can send to Mr John A Dewitt himself or to me -
Respectfully Your Obed Servt W m L Merritt for John A Dewitt

Hon. J. L. Edmunds Washington

Hon: J. L. Edmunds Secretary of Pensions,
Sir,
At the request of a Gentleman, interested in behalf of John A De Witt Esquni, in procuring for him a pension, more adequate to the services he has performed during the Revolutionary war, and to which it is presumed he is entitled, by Law, I have read the affidavit made by Mr De Witt and have no hesitancy in saying that the high character which Mr De Witt has long enjoyed in this Community for honor and integrity entitles it to all consideration and respect. Mr De Witt is now among the oldest Citizens of the County of Ulster, and has always sustained the reputation of an active and valuable supporter of the great interests of Society, and independently of the claims which his affidavit prefers, as a matter of right, he has always contributed by his conduct and ex- -ertions to the welfare of his Country - I am Yours Respectfully Nicholas Sickles.
Hudson 25 th July 1835.

June 2 d
FREE
John A. Herrick
Hon. J. P. Edwards - Comm ee of Pensions Washington City

Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions
Yours in this will inform you that John A. Dewitt a Pensioner by the late law of Congress is very much dissatisfied with the pension which is granted him - and wishes to know the reason why his pension is so small in comparison to others who have not served as long and filled stations of less importance than himself - Mr Dewitt is very confident that the time which he served and the stations which he filled entitles him to more pay He wishes therefore to have his case reconsidered and an explanation given why it is so - And he would be very much obliged to the Commissioners of pensions to attend to it as soon as convenient and give him an answer - enclosed is a copy  certificate of John A. Dewitt's certificate and the Agent for New York thinks that - (Judging from the certificate) there must be some mistake about it as his being Dragoon alone would entitle him to double the pay he gets -
Should there be any more testimony wanting please to state particularly what kind it is -
Please to direct your answer to John A. Dewitt Marbletown - Ulster County New York -
Marbletown Ulster County N Y - May 2 nd 1835
Your Hon ble Res t Wm L. Elliott for John A. Dewitt

N. 4
Aug 15.
FREE
Hon J. G. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20
John A. Smith

Dear J. L. Edwards
Marbletown Augu 12 th 1895
Yours of the 3 rd Inst. has been Rec d . I have called on Mr John A. Dewitt - and he can assign no other reason for the difference in the two statements of the length of time in 1777 - excepting this - the Gentleman who made out his first statement for him - Mr Charles Dewitt had but a very short time to do it in as the court was then about breaking up when Mr Dewitt called on him to do his business - and it's likely that in this hurry some part of the time which is mentioned as having been served during that year might have belonged to the preceding years or the year following.
In his first statement and his supplemental Affidavit Likewise he says he has been very careful not to exceed the time of service in his different tours and altho' he cannot recollect in every tour the year exactly in which he served yet for the most part of the time he remembers the year and the season of the year in which he served Mr John A Dewitt says he is very confident that the time which he - actually served during the Revolutionary war exceeds either of these statements at least 3 or 4 months he has taken a great deal of trouble to get testimony to substantiate his claim - And he now thinks it is as substantial as human testimony can make it he therefore is willing to leave it to your consideration and decision as it is - and he wishes you to decide upon it as soon as convenient - and send him such a certificate as you think him entitled to - over

He has got to be an old man and has taken so much trouble about it already that he is tired of the subject and wishes to have it disposed of as soon as convenient - I am therefore requested to inform you By Mr John A Devitt that he has given you all the explanation and testimony in his power - and wishes you to decide upon it as it is - as soon as convenient - or maybe
Respectfully
Dan W. Fox Wm L Merritt
Rev J. Edwards (Common of persons)
W.B. Please to direct your answer to Wm L Merritt Marlinton. Wester Co. N.Y.

John Allens
My. Supt.
FREE
Hon. J. P. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City

Marbletown Sept. 2 nd 1835
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Sir your letter of the 26 th Instant is at hand. I now send you the explanation in the case of John A. Dewitt under oath
Respectfully Yours H. H. 807 Wm L Munn
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
N B
Please to direct your answer to Wm L Munn Marbletown Ulster Co. N.Y.

John A. Smith No 6995
Marbletown N.Y. Oct 13 th
Free
Oct 16 F.M.B.
Hon J. P. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Marbletown October 13 th 1835
Hon J Edwards Sir
Your Letter of the 20 th of August has been Rec d in which you state - That all statements intended to explain any objection that has been raised in a case like that of John A Dewitt should be made under oath -
The statement of John A Dewitt has been made by him under oath and was enclosed in a letter by me and sent to you - at least directed to you - about the first of September - and as no answer has yet been rec d from you I rather expect it has been miscarried I wish you would therefore have the goodness to give me some information respecting it as the old Gentleman Mr John A Dewitt is very anxious to learn the result of his claim which has been so long in agitation
Respectfully
Your Obt Serv t Wm L Merritt
To - Hon J Edwards Comm r of Pensions Washington City
P.S. Please Direct your Letter to Wm L Merritt Marbletown Ulster Co - N Y -

Hon J. L. Edwards Comm. on Pensions Washington City

Marbletown - Ulster Co. N.Y. July 11 th 1835
Hon J. P. Edwards
I herewith transmit you the papers in the case of John A. case of John A. Dewitt who has been at considerable trouble to collect the testimony on account of the death of several of his old Companions. He now thinks that he has made out services to entitle him to a Pension as a Private 23 3/4 months as a Quarter Master 1 month as a Light Horse man 10 3/4 months and as a Sergeant 6 months 20 mo -
He says that he never received any pay for his services as Quarter Master neither could he get any pay from his Cap t John Heasbrouck for that time. The Cap t stated that he had not belonged to his Company that he could not get his pay as one of his men - Mr. Dewitt hopes that he will now receive from his Country that which the laws and his services entitle him to and he considers himself entitled to all the Back pay according to the services which he has now made out -
Mr. Dewitt was a man of good character and highly respectable in those days and bore a conspicuous part in our revolutionary struggle and is now one of our most respectable Citizens -
If any farther explanation or proof is wanting please to inform me and I shall endeavor to supply it
Hon J. P. Edwards
With respect
Commissioner of Pensions
I am Your Hon. Sol Wm L. Merritt
P.S. Please to direct your answer to Wm L. Merritt, Marbletown Ulster Co. N.Y. for John A. Dewitt

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
Philip H. N. Seckler

To the honorable J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions Sir, in answer to your Letter to William Leavitt of the 11. th Instant in which you state that as soon as you have found the payrolls of my Captains I may expect a final decision on the subject - I must refer you to your first letter to me on the subject in which you required me to give the names of the Captains under which I have served, and the names of the Regimental Officers, these requisitions I have complied with as far as the condition of things at the present time would admit
That a death in the class of officers of half a century should have removed the most of my old companions is not to be wondered at. I have availed myself however of the Testimony of the few that are left - sufficient proof of my services however I think has been obtained to warrant me in the expectation of a final decision on the case without any further delay for the truth of which I refer you to the affidavits now in your possession and for the respectability of the testimony I refer you to the Hon. Nicholas Nickols a member of Congress from this district who is the bearer of this to you and who I expect is acquainted with the most of the characters in question
In regard to the pay rolls, the following are the only Offi- cers I served under that you may expect to find any pay rolls from Capt. Hendrick Schoonmaker in my tour of service to White Plains Capt. Deyo in my tour of service when Schoharie was besieged Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker in guarding the lines confined in Kingston goal likewise under the same Capt. in going to Jersey What pay rolls can you expect from the following services viz my tour of service to Fishkill in a small detachment of horse under Serjeant Wolven eight in number to detect a deserter - My tour of service to Philadelphia with the deputy treasurers as a light horse man with my tour of service at New Windsor on the frontier in a small detachment of horse, consisting of three -
From your Honours most Obedient Humble servant -
Marbletown November 22. 1835 -
J. L. D. Davis

State of New York,
Ulster County 3 d J. John A. Dewitt of the Town of Marbletown in said County being duly sworn, deponeth and says, that he can assign no other reason for the difference in the two statements of the length of time in 1777. excepting this. The Gentleman who made out his original declaration for him, viz. Charles G. Dewitt had but a very short time to do it as the Court was then about breaking up when this deponent called on him to do his business and it is probable that in this hurry some part of the time which is mentioned as having been served during that year, might have belonged to the following year. As some of his tours of service commenced in one year, and terminated in the next. In his original declaration as also in his supplemental affidavit, he has been careful not to exceed the time of service in his different tours, and although he cannot recollect in every tour the year exactly in which he served, yet for the most part of the time he remembers the year and the season of the year in which he served, that he is very confident that the time which he actually served during the Revolutionary war exceeds either of these statements, at least three or four months, and further says Not.
Subscribed and sworn this 17 th day of September 1835 before me
Ebenezer Loomis Key J. P.
N.B. The word do. and the figures 1835. underlined
Ebenezer Loomis Key J. P.
I certify that I am well acquainted with John A. Dewitt the above named deponent and believe he is entitled to the full amount
Ebenezer Loomis Key J. P.

State of New York County of Ulster } ss:
I Charles M. Clipp, clerk of the county of Ulster, and clerk of the court of common pleas of said county. Do hereby certify, that Ebenezer Lounsbury, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, and to the deposition preceding said certificate, was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster duly commissioned and sworn.
I further certify that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice, and that the signatures "Ebenezer Lounsbury" subscribed to the preceding deposition & certificate are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county & of the court of common pleas of said county of Ulster the second day of September in the year of our Lord 1835 - C. M. Clipp

State of New York
County of Ulster: John A. Dettitt of Shulaville, in said County, being sworn says, that he is Seventy Six Years of age, that in the time of the Revolutionary War he served as follows - to wit -
In the Year 1776 in the Spring, said Deponent did serve in a small detachment of Militia under the Command of Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker, on the frontier at Shandaken on a scouting party to detect a party of Tories, who harbored there - was out three days - my witnesses to prove this service are all dead -
In the fall of said Year 1776 served in a detachment of Militia at Fort Independence at Peeks Kill, from Col. Deyo and Levi Parsons Regiment in the Company of Capt. Hendrick Schoonmaker - was engaged in this service for the term of one month -
See the affidavit of Cornelius Koon hereto annexed - after returning from the above service in the Beginning of the Year 1777 in the Winter, said Deponent did march with the Militia in a company commanded by Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker to New Jersey to a place called Rekest, and did serve there in said Company, and at Ramapo, Clarkstown, and Hackensack, and drove the British from Hackensack - acted as sergeant in said Company at that time and was engaged in said service three months, came home towards the Beginning of March -
See the affidavit of Elias Davis hereto annexed -
In the said Year 1777 said Deponent did serve on an expedition against the Indians and Tories at Harpfield and Schoharie in a Company of Militia commanded by Capt. Deyo under the command of Major Albert Rung and Adrian Wynkoop - drove the enemy from Schoharie and pursued them to a place called Brake a been - was out in this expedition five weeks - see the affidavit of Col. Koon hereto annexed - returned home from the above service

12 12 in July in Harvest -
after returning from the above service, said Deponent was ordered and marched in the Militia Regiment of Col. Hoornbeck to Saratoga to stop the progress of Genl. Burgoyne - belonged to the Company of Capt John Harbrough, but was chosen by said Col. Hoornbeck to act as Quarter Master to the Regiment, in which Station I acted during said Campaign, and performed the duties of Quarter Master until we were discharged from this Service - had no Quarter Master Commission, but performed the duties of that Office by Command and under the Authority of said Col. Hoornbeck - was engaged in this Service One Month - came some the way before Kingston was burnt -
See the affidavit of Cornelius Hoornbeck to annexed - Immediately after my return from Saratoga was ordered to Kingston Landing - and did serve there in the Company of Militia commanded by Capt Frederick Schoonmaker as a Sergeant in said Company - was engaged in guarding prisoners (mostly Tories) confined on Board of Vessels, moored at the mouth of the Rondout Creek, and in scouting about - did serve in this place as Sergeant for the term of Three Months -
See the affidavits of Frederick Buff and Andrew Snyder -
In the Year 1778 said Deponent did serve in a detachment of Militia under the Command of Capt Schoonmaker on the Frontiers at Poughkeepsie - in this Campaign a band of Americans was surprised by the Indians and Tories and John Harris Rider was killed - was engaged in this Service One Week - See Andrew Snyder's affidavit -

In the Fall of the Year, (said Deponent believes it was 1778) after the British had left Philadelphia, said Deponent, served in a Detachment of Light Horse under the orders of Abraham B. Banker Deputy Treasurer; was dispatched in order to guard money and papers from said place; was engaged in this service Five Weeks — my Companions who were with me in this service are all dead — I have sent to N. York for the testimony of Peter Wynkoop, but am informed he died about 3 months ago. In the Year 1779 said Deponent did serve for the term of Three Months as a Light Horse man in a Detachment from the Company of Capt. Newkirk, under the Command of Sergeant Adam Woolson; was ordered and did serve at Fishkill in Dutchess County — was engaged in Riding express for George Clinton, who had the command at Fishkill at that time — and in pursuing and taking up deserters from the Camp — See the affidavit of Richard Ten Eyck hereto annexed.
In the same Year, (said Deponent believes it was the same Year) in the month of June said Deponent did serve on the frontiers at Rondout in the Company of Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker under the command of Major Albert Pauling — took two prisoners Huff and Cole, and conveyed them to Mabletown — was engaged in said service One Week or more — See the affidavit of Cornelius Kroom hereto annexed.
In the Year 1780, (according to the best of said Deponent's recollection) said Deponent did serve the whole season on the frontiers at Wawarsing, in a Detachment of Light Horse from the Company of Capt. Newkirk.

was under the immediate command of Major John Cantine, and was engaged during said term in Scout- ing along said Frontiers, and reconnoitering the Enemy - was engaged in this Service during said season for Six Months -
See the affidavit of Henry J. O'Keefe also annexed also the affidavit of Peter Hornbeck.
Said Deponent further Swears - that he has also served in said War for several short terms on the frontiers on a - -lamo - and on scouting parties which he cannot now par- ticularly describe - sometimes by night and sometimes by day through the Woods, in imminent danger from the Indians and Tories, who were almost continually lurking about, through the greater part of the War - Said Deponent also states that when he made his ori- -ginal declaration - he went to Kingston, and found that the Court was nearly through with their business, and would adjourn - that he then called on Charles J. Dettite to make out his papers - that they were made out in a hurry - and as said Deponent has since discovered in not a correct manner - that when his Certificate came he was very much dissatisfied, knowing that he did not receive what by law and his Revolutionary Ser- vices he was entitled to - that he has ever since been dissatisfied, and on that account called on Mr. Wm L. Merritt to write to the Department on the subject - that since he has received an answer from Washington he has collected the testimony herewith transmitted - but several other of said Deponent's Revolutionary Companions are dead, by whom he had intended to prove every item of Service - and said Deponent also swears that he has

deliberately and according to the best of his memory stated his Revolutionary services herein; and that the previous statements in his original declaration was made in a hurry by him, and that some of his services might have been omitted - or misstated -
Sworn and subscribed This 17 th day of July 1835 - before me
Abraham G. Hardenburgh
Justice of the peace - Abraham G. Hardenburgh State of New York County of Ulster ss: I Charles M. Chipp, clerk of the county of Ulster, and clerk of the court of common pleas of said county, do hereby certify, that Abraham G. Hardenburgh before whom the above affidavit was taken & his name thereto subscribed, was at the date of said affidavit a justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster duly com- missioned & sworn. I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice, and verily believe that the above signature "Abraham G. Hardenburgh" is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the court of common pleas of said county the seventeenth (17 th ) day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty five. Chas. M. Chipp clerk

State of New York
Ulster County ss. Cornelius Form of Marbletown in said County being sworn says that he is Eighty one Years of age; that he was well acquainted with John A. Dettitt in the time of the Revolutionary War — and has been acquainted with him ever since — that he this deponent and said John A. Dettitt were born and brought up in the same neigh- borhood — that in the Year 1776. he the said Deponent and said John A. Dettitt did serve in the Company of Militia Commanded by Capt. Hendrick Schoonmaker, in Col. Snyder's Regiment at Fort Independence, near Pater's Kill for the term of One Month — said Deponent and said John A. Dettitt were discharged at the same time and were in one Mass — said Deponent and said John A. Dettitt did also serve together in the Year 1777 in an expedition against the Indians and Tories at Schoharie and Harpersfield under the com- mand of Majors Albert Pawling and Adrian Wykkoop — There were three Companies in this Expedition; said Deponent served in a Company of Capt. Renss and said Dettitt in the Company of Capt. Dayee — said Deponent and said Dettitt were engaged in this service five Weeks — and returned home in March —
a Short time after their return from said service; said De- ponent and said John A. Dettitt marched in the Regiment of Col. Hooberick to Saratoga to stop the progress of Genl. Bur- goyne, served in the Company of Capt. John Harbrouck; said Deponent well recollects that said John A. Dettitt acted as Quar- ter Master to the Regiment of Col. Hooberick when in this service were discharged a day or two before the Surrender of Burgoyne — after conveying the prisoners to Albany — came home the day before Kingston was burnt — served for the term of One Month —

Said Deponent further swears that he and said John A. Dettwitt have served several short terms scouting along the frontier in order to protect the inhabitants from the Indians which said Deponent cannot now particularize - that said John A. Dettwitt was an active Whig during the Revolution - and did a great deal of service -
Said Deponent further swears that in the Year 1779 or 1780 in the Month of June said Deponent and said John A. Dettwitt did serve on the frontier in Shandaken in the Company of Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker, under the command of Abner Pawling Major - took two prisoners Huff and Cole, and brought them to Marbletown - said Deponent does not recollect which of the above Years this was, but knows, from the Straw Berries being ripe that it was in June - served one week or a little over -
Cornelius Room.
Sworn & Subscribed this 23 d day of June 1835 before me.
Ab ms Hadenburgh J. P. -
State of New York
Ulster County ss. Frederick Busk of Marbletown in said County being sworn says that he is about seventy six Years of age. That he well knew John A. Dettwitt in the time of the Revolutionary War - has known him before and ever since - that in the Year 1777 in the Fall he said Deponent and said John A. Dettwitt did serve together in the Company of Militia commanded by Capt. Frederick

State of New York County of Ulster ss:
I Charles W. Clipp, clerk of the county of Ulster, & clerk of the court of common pleas of said county, Do hereby certify, that Abraham G. Hardenburgh before whom the above affidavit of Cornelius Crane was taken, and his name thereto subscribed, was at the date of said affidavit, a justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster, duly commissioned and sworn. I further certify, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice, and verily believe that the above signature "Abn G. Hardenburgh" is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the court of common pleas of said county of Ulster, the seventeenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
Chas. W. Clipp Clerk

Schoonmaker at Kingston Landing, and were engaged in Guarding Prisoners confined on Board of Vessels at the mouth of the Rondout Creek, and in Scouting around in that neighborhood - that said Deponent and said John A. Dettitt were engaged in said Service and did actually serve for the term of Three months - Said Deponent farther swears that said Dettitt was an ardent whig, and was also much engaged in the service of his Country -
Sworn & Subscribed this 23 d day of June 1835 before me A. G. Hardenburgh J. P.
his Frederick X Bush mark
State of New York
Ulster County ss. I do Certify that on the 23 d day of June 1835 before me came Cornelius Kroom and Frederick Bush, to me well known, and made oath to, and Subscribed the above several Depositions before me - and I do also Certify that said Cornelius Kroom and Frederick Bush, are men of truth and veracity, and that their testimony is entitled to full Credit -
A. G. Hardenburgh J. P.

State of New York County of Ulster } ss:
I Charles M. Chipps, clerk of the county of Ulster, and clerk of the court of common Pleas of said county, do hereby certify that Abraham G. Hardenburgh whose name is subscribed to the taking of the preceding affidavit of Frederick Bush, and also to the certificate following said affidavit, was at the date of said affidavit & certificate, a justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster duly commissioned and sworn.
I further certify, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice, & verily believe that the signatures "Abrm G. Hardenburgh" subscribed to said affidavit & certificate are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the court of common Pleas of said county of Ulster, the seventeenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
C. M. Chipps Clerk

State of New York. Ulster County ss: Andrew Snyder of the town of Marbletown in said County, being sworn says that he is Seventy three Years of Age - that he is well acquainted with John A. Dettitt of said town, and was well acquainted with him in the time of the Revolutionary War - that he the said Deponent and said John A. Dettitt did serve together in said War in the Year 1777 in a Company of Militia commanded by Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker, John C. Dettitt Lieutenant - for the term of Three months, and were engaged in guarding the Military Stores, and prisoners, confined in Kingston Goal and on Board of Vessels at Kingston Landing during said term - Said Deponent and said John A. Dettitt did also serve together one Week on the frontiers at Poughkeepsie, under said Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker when Rider was killed by the Indians - Said Deponent well recollects that said John A. Dettitt was much out in the service in said War, but said Deponent has not to his recollection been in service with said John A. Dettitt except in the services above stated -
Sworn and subscribed this 2 d day of July 1835 before me Abraham Hardenburgh J. P.
ANDR. Snyder
Ulster County ss: I do certify that on the second day of July 1835 before me Abraham H. Hardenburgh, one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, came Andrew Snyder, to me well known, and made oath to and subscribed the above affidavit before me - and I do certify that said Andrew Snyder is a man of respectable Character, and of truth and veracity, and entitled to the fullest Credit Abraham H. Hardenburgh

State of New York County of Ulster } p.
I Charles W. Chipp clerk of the county of Ulster, & clerk of the court of common pleas of said county, do hereby certify that Abraham G. Hardenburgh whose name is subscribed to the taking of the foregoing affidavit of Andrew Snyder, and also to the certificate following said affidavit, was at the date of the said affidavit & certificate, a justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster duly commissioned & sworn.
I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice, and verily believe that the signatures "Abraham G. Hardenburgh" subscribed to said affidavit & certificate are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the court of common pleas of said county of Ulster, the seventeenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
Charles W. Chipp clerk

State of New York
Ulster County ss. Elias Davis of the town of Hurley in said County of Ulster being sworn says, that he is well acquainted with John A. Dettitt of Marlinton - that he said Deponent is Seventy Seven Years of age, and was also well acquainted with said John A. Dettitt in the time of the Revolutionary War - that said Deponent did serve in the Winter of 1778 at Ramapo and Kaitit in a Company Commanded by Capt John Hasbrouck - that said John A. Dettitt did also serve at the above places in a Company commanded by Capt. Frederick Schoonmaker - said Deponent does not now recollect the time that said John A. Dettitt did serve in said Campaign, but knows he was there in the service for some time in the said Winter - said Deponent has also seen said John A. Dettitt on duty as a light Horse man in Capt Hasbrouck's Company of Horse in the time of the Revolutionary War, but does not recollect when or where - said deponent being a footman in the service recollects of meeting said Dettitt in said Company while out from home in the service of his Country - said Deponent knows that said John A. Dettitt was warmly attached to the American Cause, and was much engaged in the service
Sworn and Subscribed this
10 th day of July 1835 before me
Abraham G. Hasbrouck J.P.
Elias
his X Davis mark
State of New York
County of Ulster ss. I Charles W. Clipp clerk of the county of Ulster & clerk of the court of common pleas of said county do hereby certify, that Abraham G. Hasbrouck, before whom the above affidavit was taken and his name thereto subscribed, was at the date of said affidavit, a justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster duly commissioned & sworn - I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice & verily believe that the above signature "Abraham G. Hasbrouck" is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court of common pleas of said county of Ulster the seven teenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred & thirty five
Chas. W. Clipp clerk

State of New York
Ulster County ss. Richard Ten Eyck of the town of Hurley in said County being sworn says that he is seventy three Years of age - that he is well acquainted with John A. DeWitt, and was well acquainted with him in the time of the Revolutionary War - said DeWitt and said Richard Ten Eyck were together in said War in a mounted Detachment of Light Horse from the Company of Capt. Cornelius Van Hook at Fish Kill in Dutchess County, and were engaged in riding express from George Clinton, and in following and detecting Defectors from the Camp - said Deponent cannot now recollect the Year or the precise time that said Detachment was engaged in said Service.
Sworn & Subscribed this 10 th day of July 1835 before me Richard Ten Eyck
Abraham H. Hardenburgh J. P.
State of New York
Ulster County ss. On the 10 th day of July 1835 before me Abraham H. Hardenburgh one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, came Elias Davis - also Richard Ten Eyck, and made oath to, and subscribed the above depositions before me - and I do further certify that said Elias Davis and Richard Ten Eyck are known to me to be men of good character, of truth and veracity; and entitled to full credit as Witnesses.
Abraham H. Hardenburgh J. P.

State of New York County of Ulster } ss: I Charles W. Chipp, clerk of the county of Ulster, and clerk of the court of common pleas of said county. Do hereby certify, that Abraham G. Hardenbergh whose name is subscribed to the taking of the foregoing affidavit of Richard Sen Dyer, and also to the certificate following the affidavit, was at the date of the said affidavit and certificate, a justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster duly commissioned and sworn.
I further certify, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice, and verily believe that the signa- tures "Abraham G. Hardenbergh" subscribed to said affidavit and certificate are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court of common pleas of said county of Ulster the seventeenth day of the seventeenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty five
Chas. W. Chipp clerk

State of New York Ulster County ss Henry T Osterhout of warwar- sing in said County being duly sworn says that he is Seventy years of age and this deponent says that he was well acquainted with John A Dewitt in the revo- lutionary army and has known him ever since And that the said John A Dewitt was brought up in Marbletown in said County where he still resides That he knew the said John A Dewitt was a light horse- man in the Revolutionary Army. And was detached with one or two others from Capt n Cornelius Newkirk's Company of Light horse for the express purpose of helping guard the frontiers of warwarsing by reconnoitering the enemy riding express &c. and that he was engaged in the last mentioned service at least six months on the frontiers of warwarsing. That he knew the said John A Dewitt to be an active whig during the Revolutionary wars and very much engaged in the service of his country - Major John Cantine had the command of the frontiers during the above mentioned service of John A. Dewitt.
Sworn and subscribed this 27 th Day of June 1835. before me -
Henry T. Osterhout
David Hunt J. P. Ulster County ss, I do certify, that on the 27 th Day of June 1835 before me David Hunt one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County came Henry T Osterhout to me well known, and made oath to and subscribed the above affidavit before me - And I do certify that said Henry T Osterhout is a man of respectable character and of truth and veracity, and entitled to the fullest credit. David Hunt J. P.

State of New York County of Ulster ss:
I Charles W. Clipp, clerk of the county of Ulster, and Clerk of the court of common pleas of said county Do hereby certify, that David Hunt whose name is subscribed to the taking of the foregoing affidavit of Henry J. Steckenrodt, & also to the certificate following said affidavit, was at the date of the said affidavit & certificate a justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster duly commissioned & sworn.
I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice, and verily believe that the signatures "David Hunt" subscribed to said affidavit and certificate are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the court of common pleas of said county, the seventeenth day of July, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
Chas. W. Clipp clerk

State of New York
Ulster County ss Peter Hornbeck of Newburgh in said County being duly sworn says that he is seventy five years of age that he was well acquainted with John A. Dewitt in the time of the Revolutionary war, and has been acquainted with him ever since that he this deponent knows that the said John A. Dewitt was brought up in the Town of Marbletown in the County of Ulster State of New York - when he now resides and that he saw the said John A. Dewitt frequently during the said war on the frontiers in the Town of Newburgh in the County of Ulster - acting as a light horse man or Dragoon in protecting the frontiers under the command of Major John Cantine - That he believes that John A. Dewitt together with one or two more light horsemen were detached from Capt. Cornelius Newkirk's company of Light horse for the purpose of reconnoitering the enemy &c on the said frontiers.
Sworn & Subscribed this 27 th Day of June 1835 before me
his Peter X Hornbeck Mark
David Hunt J. D.
Ulster County ss: I do certify that on the 27 th day of June 1835 before me David Hunt one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County came Peter Hornbeck to me well known and made oath to and subscribed the above affidavit before me by making his mark - and I do certify that said Peter Hornbeck is a man of respectable character and of truth and veracity and entitled to the fullest credit.
David Hunt J. D.

State of New York County of Ulster ss:
I Charles M. Shipp, clerk of the county of Ulster, and clerk of the court of Common Pleas of said county, DO hereby certify, that David Hunt whose name is subscribed to the taking of the preceding affidavit of Peter Hoornbeek, and also to the certificate following said affidavit, was at the date of the said affidavit and certificate, a justice of the peace in and for said county of Ulster, duly commissioned & sworn.
I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice, and verily believe that the signatures "David Hunt" subscribed to said affidavit and certificate are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the court of Common Pleas of said county, the seventeenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.
Chas. M. Shipp Clerk

WE, John Gosman , — a Clergyman, residing in the town of Hungston — in the County of Ulster — and State of New-York, and Charles G. De Witt — of the same town, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John A. De Witt , — who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration; that we believe him to be seventy-four — 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 we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and Subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. } in open Court
C. H. Hardenburgh Abm. A. Deyo John Jansen } Judges
John Gosman Ch: G. De Witt
CERTIFICATE OF THE COURT.
The Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Ulster — in the State of New-York, sitting this twelfth — day of September — in the year one Thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, at the court-house in Hungston — in said County, do hereby declare their opinion, after investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that John Gosman — who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Hungston — in the County aforesaid, and that Charles G. De Witt — who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same town and a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
C. H. Hardenburgh Abm. A. Deyo John Jansen } Judges
I, Jacob Suyder , — Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Ulster — in the State of New-York, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John A. De Witt — for a Pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this twelfth day of September 1832
Jacob Suyder

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Ulster County Clerk's Office, }
I, Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, do hereby certify, That Charles Cushman Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Ulster, duly authorized to take affidavits, &c. and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe the signature "Charles Cushman" subscribed to the Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 21 st day of December 1832
Jacob Snyder

State of New York
Ulster County ss. I Charles Cushing one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Do hereby Certify that on the Twenty 9th December in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty two appeared before me Jacob D Hornbeck to me known to be a man of veracity and truth. After being duly sworn sayeth that he is seventy eight years of age, and that he knew John L. Devitt in the Revolutionary war and that the said John served as a light horseman on the Frontiers in said County for the purpose of riding express, under the command and control of Major Johnantine Commandant on said Frontiers, and that he underwent hazardous and dangerous routes
Jacob D Hornbeck
Subscribed and sworn before me on the said day of De- cember in the year 1832
Charles Cushing Justice

STATE OF NEW-YORK, Ulster County Clerk's Office, { ss.
I Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Cornelius DeWitt Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Ulster, duly authorised to take affidavits, &c.; and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe the signature " Corn. DeWitt " subscribed to the Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 21 day of December 1832
Jacob Snyder

State of New York Ulster County } ss.
I do hereby certify that on the 26 th day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two before me Cornelius DeWitt one of the Justices of the peace for said County personally appeared Frederick Bush and to me known to be a man of veracity and truth who being duly sworn and sayeth that he is about seventy four years of age, and that he knew John A. DeWitt in the revolutionary war and that the said John A. DeWitt served under a detachment of militia commanded by capt. n Frederick Schoonmaker as a serjeant and clerk in said company to guard the prisoners and Tories confined in Kingston Jail in said County as also the prison vessels of Tories moored in said town in the Rondout Hill and that I have known him frequently on excursions on the frontier in said County - And that I know the said Frede- rick to be an illiterate man - his
acknowledged his mark as his      Frederick X Bush mark Subscribed and sworn before me this 26. day of September 1832 Corn. t DeWitt J. P.

State of New-York,
ULSTER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE:
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I, Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster,
and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, Do hereby Certify==
That John Crispell _____ Esquire, was on the day of the
date of the Certificate to the annexed Affidavit, a Justice of the peace
in and for the said County of Ulster
duly authorised to take affidavits, &c.; and further that I am well acquainted with
the hand writing of the said Justice _____ and verily believe
the signature " John Crispell " _____ subscribed to the Certificate
of the said annexed affidavit to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the
said Court and County, this 21 st _____ day of December 1832
Jacob Snyder

State of New York Ulster County ss I John Crispell one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County Do hereby certify That on the 5 th day of November in the year 1832 personally appeared before me Richard Ten Eyck, and to me known to be a man of veracity and truth, who being first duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with John A. DeWitt and that he in a detached party of horse did serve in the revolution war at Fishkill in Dutches County under the command of his Excellency George Clinton Esq r Governor of the State of New York for the purpose of riding the ways and detaching deserters from his camp — Subscribed and sworn Before me the 5 th day of November 1832 John Crispell J. Peace Richard Ten Eyck
I, John Crispell the Magistrate above named do certify that I am well acquainted with Richard Ten Eyck the above named witness and that he is a credible witness and a respectable Citizen of the age of Twenty years John Crispell J. Peace

John H. DeWitt
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2 mo as patrol & 3 mo as guard to Prison dis- allowed -
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(Supt. pay)
1 mo. 15. quartermaster -
3 mo dragoon -
6. 25 pri.
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STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Ulster County Clerk's Office, }
I, Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, do hereby certify, That Cornelius De Witt Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Ulster, duly authorized to take affidavits, &c. and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe the signature " Corn. De Witt " subscribed to the Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 21 day of December 1832
Jacob Snyder

State of Kentucky Nelson County
I, Cornelius DeWitt one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that on the 14. day of September in the year 1832. personally appeared Cornelius Kron to me known to be a man of veracity and truth, who being first duly sworn deposes and saith that he is well acquainted with John S. DeWitt, and he in a detached party of Militia has served in the Revolution War at Fort Independence a little below the Highland.
And that I have also served with him as a private in a detachment of Militia for the relief of the inhabitants of Shelby County when the Indians & Tories had besieged it.
And I have also served with him at the taking of Brandywine at Saratoga, when he acted as Ensign.
And that I have known him frequently to be on an scouting parties on the frontier.
Subscribed and sworn Before me this 14. Sept. 1832.
Cornelius Kron
Corn d DeWitt J P
I, Cornelius DeWitt the Magistrate who administered the oath to Cornelius Kron and took the above Affidavit do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with said Cornelius Kron and do consider him a credible witness and entitled to full credit and that said witness is of the age of seventy Eight years.
Corn d DeWitt

State of New-York.
Ulster County Clerk's Office, ss.
I Certify that at the date of the certificate of proof, or acknowledgment, to which this is subjoined, the said J. O. Sindenman Esq. was a Justice of the Peace  Court Judge in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice  Judge , and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 8th day of February A. D. 185 5
M. Schulten
Clerk of Ulster Co.

Application of Elizabeth Dewart Widow of John A Dewart Deceased
Under act of 3 rd July 1853, 2 nd Section
Declaration Filed 9 th 1855
Hon. Alan Warne Agent & Attorney Tonda S. G.

State of New York Ulster County Surrogate's Office
I Henry Brodhead Jr Surrogate of the County of Ulster, do hereby certify that at a Surrogate's Court held at Kingston in said County on the 8 th day of February in the year 1855 satisfactory evidence was produced to the said Court that John A DeWitt late of the town of Marbletown Ulster County dec d was a pensioner of the United States under the act of the 7 th of June 1832 at the rate of forty two Dollars & Seventy five cents per annum; was a resident of said town of Marbletown and died in said town on the 16 th of March 1836; that he left him surviving a widow whose name is Elizabeth DeWitt and that said Elizabeth is still living and the lawful widow of the said dec d and a resident of the town of Kingston in said County
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of Office of the Surrogate of said County this 8 th day of February 1855
H Brodhead Jr Surrogate