Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2,366, John Conderman, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York.
Conderman, John or Countryman,
R. 2,366
Catharine
CONTENTS

In the Matter of John Condeman Application for a pension

State of New-York County of Steuben } ss.
On this thirtieth day of October 1832, personally appeared before me George L. Edwards first Judge of the court of common pleas of the said county of Steuben, John Conderman, a resident of the town of Howard in the said county of Steuben and state of New-York, aged eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declarations, 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.
That he first entered the service in the Summer of 1777 in a company of militia commanded by Captain Robert Crows in a regiment commanded by Colonel Ebenezer Dey in a detachment commanded by General Nicholas Herkimer, that when he so entered the service he resided at Canajoharie in the county of Tryon and state of New-York, where he resided until after the war, that he went with the detachment to Fort Stanwix and out there into Wood Creek and there returned home that he got home on Tuesday and on Friday of the same week the troops were again called out and he went with a detachment under the command of General Herkimer to the Oriskany Creek where the battle was fought with the British and Indians, that he was in that battle, and he returned home with the detachment; that in the Fall of 1777 when General Ar-

note went to Fort Stanwix, this discont'd was supposed to go with a team to carry provisions and he went with a team to Fort Dayton and carried provisions and was there discharged and returned home; that about the first of February 1778 he went with others to Fort George for the purpose of rebuilding it and continued there until about the mid- dle of March 1778 - that in the year 1779 he went with a detachment of militia under the command of Major Glyn in com- pany commanded Captain Adam Sipe from Canajoharie to Cherry Valley, after the massacre at that place by the Indians and Tories. That in the summer of 1780, he was with a detachment of militia under the command of Colonel Dubois and was in a battle with a detachment of Tories and Indians under the command of Sir John Johnson at Palatine on the Mohawk river, that Captain Adam Sipe commanded the company the company to which he then belonged - That in the year 1781 he was with a detach- ment of militia under the command of Colonel Marinus Willett and was in a battle with a detachment of Tories and Indians under the command of John Fox- tader at a place then called Fort Lock now Stearns, that the company to which he then belonged was commanded by Captain Adam Sipe. That in the said year 1781 he was also with a detachment of militia under the command of the said Colonel Mar- inus Willett, and was in a battle with a party of Tories and Indians under the command of Major Rapp at Schoharie.

town on the Schoharie river, that the said Adame Sifer was his captain, that the said last mentioned detachment after the battle pursued the Tories and Indians to the West Canada creek where they had another battle with them and defeated them - That in the year 1779 he was paired with his team and went to Albany from Canajoharie and carried a load of provisions to Otsego lake, and also assisted in drawing boats from the Schoharie river to Otsego lake - That besides the particular instances above stated he was very often called out with the militia on scouting parties on the Schoharie river and in the neighborhood of it, and that he was out on such scouting parties more than fifty different times, and was generally out three or four days at a time and sometimes for a week or more, but he cannot state the particular times - That he cannot state the length of time that he was in the service in the particular instances above stated; that by age his memory has become impaired - That he has no documentary evidence of his service - That he was born at Canajoharie, on the fourteenth day of February 1748, that he has a record of his age, which is in his possession - That since the revolutionary war he resided in the county of Montgomery in the state of New-York, until about nine years since when he removed to his present residence in the town of Howland in the said county of Steuben - He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, ex-

after the present, and declare that his service is not in the pension roll of the agency of any state - his sworn to and submitted John X Brackenridge the day and year afore- Newark said - before me Geo. L. Edwards
And I the said Judge do hereby declare my opinion after the 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 that the said applicant by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to attend court - And I further certify that Philip Failing who has sworn to the annexed affidavit is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit - Dated 30. October 1852 -
Geo. L. Edwards

State of New-York Steuben County. 358.
On this thirtieth day of October 1832, personally appeared before me George L. Barnes first Judge of the court of common pleas of the said county of Steuben, Philip Gehring, a resident of the town of Varna in the said coun- ty of Steuben, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say, that he is of the age of sixty seven years, that he was born in the town of Canajoharie in the then county of Herk- ney, now Montgomery, and state of New- York, and continued to reside in that county, until about eight years since when he removed to the said town of Varna; that from his childhood he has been acquaint- ed with John Brackenridge the defendant court named in the annexed declaration; that during the revolutionary war until the year 1781, the defendant resided about six miles from the residence of the said John Brackenridge, and in that year the defendant was in the service and was sta- tioned at Fort Plain, where the said John Brackenridge and his father and his family resided; that the defendant was in the battles at Palatine, Benkirk, John- town, and West Canada creek mentioned in the said declaration of the said John Brackenridge, and that the de- fendant knows that the said John Bracken- ridge was in each of the said battles, attached to the militia; that the militia was frequently out on scouting par- ties with the troops to which the de- fendant

most belonged, and that this deponent knows that the said John Condemann was frequently out with the militia in such scouting parties, from the year 1779 to the end of the war, that previous to the year 1779 he had heard from Paul Failing the brother of this deponent, and who was in the service, that the said John Condemann was often out in the service in the militia -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year afore- said, before me,
Geo. C. Edwards
Philip Failing
I David Rumsey Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Steuben hereby certify that George C. Edwards the person before whom the foregoing affidavit and declaration were made was at the time of the making thereof a First Judge of the said Court of Common Pleas duly Commissioned and sworn and further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and verily believe that the signatures subscribed to the foregoing declaration, certi- ficate and affidavit are his proper hand writing -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of November 1832 -
D. Rumsey Clerk

State of New York Steuben County } ss.
On this third day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six at a court of common pleas & General Sessions held at the village of Bath in and for said county, at the court house, satisfactory evidence was adduced in open court before the judges thereof. That John Countryman or Conderman a resident of the town of Howard in said county, was an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832, that he died on the tenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine and left him surviving, a widow named Catherine Conderman, and that said Catherine Conderman died on the fourteenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four in said town of Howard in said county and left her surviving five children whose names are as follows. viz. Adam L, Daniel, Solomon, Catherine & Jacob J. Conderman who are all severally over twenty one years of age.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of office this 3 rd day of March 1846
Paul C. Cook Clerk of Said County Court
State of New York Steuben County } ss.
I Paul C Cook Clerk of the county of Steuben do here by certify that at a court of common pleas and General Sessions held at the court house in the village of Bath in & for said county, personally appeared in open court before the Judges thereof Solomon Conderman a resident of the town of Howard in said county aged forty 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows? —

That he is one of the children of Catharine Conderman or Countryman, who was the widow of John Countryman who as this deponent now believes during the revolutionary war resided at and near the Mohawk. That he has often heard his father say he was engaged in defence of his Country more or less every year from the beginning to the end of the revolutionary war. That his father the said John Conderman in consideration of said services, applied for a pension under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832. That in consequence of infirmity & old age he was unable to narrate with sufficient precision the length and grade of his services in the revolutionary war, and therefore were his papers were sent back to him for correction, from the War Department. And that for the want of means of obtaining additional evidence to sustain his application, he having several years previous removed from the neighborhood where his associates resided during the revolutionary war, he has not since made an effort to procure any further proof -
He further declares that he has often heard his father say that he had served in different grades under different officers but most of it was performed in Captain Lipes Company and part of which he had performed in the capacity of Ensign, of which he had a commission, which this deponent has seen in the possession of his father the said John Conderman and which several years since was considered of no value & with other useless papers were thrown into the fire & consumed. -
He further declares that he believes that his father and mother were legally married on or about the 8 th June 1783.
_____ that the ceremony was performed by the Reverend Mr. Chle then a clergyman of the German Reformed Church at Fort Plain - and that his mother's maiden name

1 1 previous to her marriage was Catharine Hornung. That his father the said John Condorman died on the tenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine. That his mother the said Catharine Condorman died on the fourteenth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four in said town of Howard in said County of Steuben and left the following named children viz. Adam J, Daniel, Solomon, Catharine & Jacob L, Condorman. They have no documentary evidence except their family record written on the cover of a prayer book belonging to the family, and that since the death of their parents they have obtained the annexed affidavits in relation to their fathers services in the Revolutionary war & baptisms of two children. Sworn to and Subscribed on the day Solomon Condorman and year first above written in open court before me —
WM H. Hovey First Judge
Steuben County Courts Paul C. Cook, Clerk of Steuben County Court

State of New York Greene County } ss.
Mynderse Wynkoop of the town of Catskill County of Greene and State of New York being duly sworn depose- seth and saith, That more two years since deponent was employed by Catherine Countryman widow of John Coun- trypman to obtain proof and prepare her papers for an ap- plication for a pension, and with the exception of their fam- ily record written on the cover of a book (which could not conveniently be detached) no record of marriage was known to exist. That deponent has since obtained, a copy of the birth and baptism of two of their children from the church book where the parents formerly resided. That the widow is now dead and the application has been made by one of the children of the deceased and a leaf of their parents prayer book has been discovered con- taining the birth of their children which is herunto an- nexed and further deponent further saith that in the course of the investigation and enquiry for proof in support of the claim, the applicant was sometimes called Conder- man and other times Countrypman- and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed this 14 th day - { of March 1846 before me and certify } that said deponent is a credible - }
witness Alex r H. Bailey
Justice of Peace
Mynderse Wynkoop

State of New York Fulton County } ss.
John J. Wack of the town of Ephra- tah County and State aforesaid being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is the Clergyman of the German Reformed Church of Fort Plain. That he has in his possession the records of said Church That it appears by said records that; Conrad son of John Gunterman and Catharine Hornung was born the fifteenth day of January in the year one thou- sand seven hundred & ninety & Baptized on the seventeenth of the same month, And that Samuel , Son of the same parents was born on the second day of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three and Baptized on the sixth of the same month Which is expressed on said record in the Dutch or German Language in fair legible figures and letters as follows viz. —
1790. Fohman der geratter Conrad Nat. 13 Jan. | John Gunterman | Peter Warmouth Bapt. d. 17 cr | Catty nat. Hornung | Anna Eva. u. y. : cr 1793.
Samuel. Nat. 2. July | Johann Gunterman | Johann Adam Wallroth Bapt. 6. guld | Catharina nat. Hornung | Margaretha Gunterman
I John J. Wack abovenamed do depose and say that I hold the office of Clergyman in the abovenamed Church That the foregoing is a true extract from the records of said Church, that said records commenced in the year one thou- sand seven hundred & eighty eight, and always understood and newly believes that the records of said church kept prior to that date were burnt with the Church by the British, Indians and Tories during the Revolutionary War And I do further depose and say that I have for several years been intimately acquainted with the abovenamed John Gunterman & his wife Catharine whose maid

their name was Huning . That they and their Children were members of said Church in the town of Port- Plain, & were members respectable members of society. And that several years since they removed into Stu- cken County where some of their children still reside & that deponent was informed that said John Gunter- man and his wife Catherine were both dead & that one of their Children have made application for a pension in the name of their mother for the revolutionary Services of their father the said John Gunterman deceased.
Sworn and subscribed on this 18 th day of December 1845 before me and further certify that I am personally acquainted with said deponent & that he is a clergy- man of the German Reformed Church
Mr. J. Wack Pastor
Aaron Nellis Justice of the Peace
State of New York } Fulton County Clerk's office } ps
I Stephen West Clerk of the said County of Fulton do hereby certify that Aaron Nellis the person before whom the foregoing affidavit of John J. Wack purports to have been taken was at the Date and time of taking the same was an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn and dwelling in said County and legally authorized to act as such. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and that his name subscribed to the jurat of the said affidavit I verily believe to be his genuine signature. — By testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said County this 19th day of December A.D. 1845 S. West Clerk

Im Jahr Christi 1784. den 30 ten Jun ist mein Sohn Johann Adam zur geboren.
Im Jahr Christi 1785. den 10 ten ber ist mir ein Töchterlein zur ren, und in der heiligen Taufe mit dem nen Margaretha belegt worden.
Den 12 ten October 1786. ist mir ein geboren und ihm der christliche Name Johann, oder (Johnny) gegeben wor
Den 5 ten October 1788. ist mir aber ein Töchterlein geboren und mit dem sten Tagen ohne die heilige Taufe ver
Den 19 ten January 1790. ist wieder ein Sohn ihm der Name Emma und hat den Schrittm den 17 ten des gezeigt worden.

Den 4 ten December im Jahr Chri- 1790. ist mir ein Söhnlein zur Welt gebohren worden, welches bey Anfangnis der heiligen Taufe den christlichen Namen, David erhalten Den 2 ten July im Jahr Christi 1793. ist mir abermal ein Söhnlein zur Welt gebohren worden, welches in der heiligen Tau- fe den christlichen Namen Samuel erhalten Den 18 ten April im Jahr Christi 1795 ist mir ein Söhnlein zur Welt gebohren worden, welches in der heiligen Taufe den christlichen Namen Daniel er- halten Den 21 ten Januari im Jahr Christi 1798 ist mir ein Töch- tlein zur Welt gebohren wor- den, welches in der heiligen Tau- fe christlichen Namen

Rev. and 1812 War Section
awf
September 29, 1924.
John E. Countryman, Rochelle, Ill.
Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 2366, it appears that John Conderman or Countryman was born at Canajajhorie, New York, February 14, 1748, and applied for pension October 30, 1832, while living at Howard, New York.
He alleged that he served at various times between 1777 and 1781, as a private in the New York Militia, under Captains Robert Crous and Adam Lipe and Colonels Ebenezer Cox, Samuel Clyde, Dubois and Marinus Willett.
His claim was not allowed, owing to the lack of proof of six months actual military service in the field, as required by the pension laws.
He married June 3, 1783 at Fort Plains, New York, Cath-

arine Horning. He died July 10, 1839 and she died July 14, 1844, at Howard, New York.
Their children were-
Adam Johann born January 30, 1784. Margaret " ----- 10, 1785. John " October 13, 1786. A daughter " October 5, 1788. Conrad " January 14, 1790. David " December 4, 1790. Samuel " July 2, 1793. Daniel " April 18, 1795. A daughter " January 21, 1798.
There were also three children, Solomon, Catharine and Jacob J., the dates of their birth are not on record.
In 1853, the soldier is referred to as John A. Conderman.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

No 12682.
Catharine County man
N.Y.
Letter to
Hon. S. Gordon 24 th April 1846 M. Wynkoop 4 th Sept. 1846. G. C. Ames 5 th Jan'y. 1853. Peter T. Maydole 6 th June 1853.
G. C. Ames Oct. 27 1853 Same May 1854
Same May 29/39
2366
Act of July 1838.

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Conderman which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? — no —
Each term of actual service in the field or Garrison (excluding team service) should be separately alleged in an affidavit.
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? no —
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? no — Mr. Lodge Has —
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? so
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? so

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? — no —
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? none stated .
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? — no —
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? only in part of his service
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? — no —
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? — no —
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For ————— year ————— months and ————— days, I served as a —————. For ————— months and ————— days, I served as a —————; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
† QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

John Cenderman or Cautryman
Summer 1777. — 100. - days tot Capt. Omer. Col. Bore Fall " 2 " tot with his train to Fort Dayton " 1778 3 " in various fort at - at Fort George " 1779 4 " " Capt. Leipe Col. Blye " 1780 5 " " Capt. Leipe Col. Dubois, against the Tories " 1781 6 " " Capt. Leipe Col. Miller " 1782 7 " " " " " " " " " 1779 8 " Major Leina
Spoke on Hugh Hughes Nov 1904 Bulph Review

Catskill March 11 th 1846
Hon. Samuel Gordon M.C.
Will please ask Col Edwards attention to the rolls of Col Clides, and Col Campbells Regiment of Tryon County Militia left with D r Brump Pension office in January last by Judge W h ukoop my father, for part proof in this case and attested
Very Respectfully Your obed t Servant

816 Pension Office, May 29, 1854,
Sir,
I have carefully examined the papers in the case of Catharine Countryman, deceased, widow of John.
John Countryman, the alleged soldier, it appears, died in 1839, and his widow in 1844. The heirs have no legal claim; therefore, in right of the latter — and their claim in that behalf is consequently rejected, this mother not being a widow at the passage of the act of July 7, 1838 — the law under which it properly falls.
Their claim for arrears due their father at the time of his death, though not formally asserted, has also been thoroughly examined, and I am constrained to agree with the examiner disallow it on the ground that the proof does not show a sufficiency of service of the father of the claimants , to entitle him or them to pension. The certificate of the Comptroller of New York shows service of "John Countryman" and "John Countryman" in three different grades, viz: private, Sergeant, and Ensign. Independent of the objection heretofore urged, that the father of the claimants no where in his declaration, claims that he ever served either

as Sergeant or Ensign, I find by the said certificate that "John Coentryman " was in service as private on the 10 th July 1782 , and that "John Coentryman " was in service as Ensign on the 20 th of the same month and year - the first under Captain Defendorf and the latter under Captain Leipe. I find, also, "John Coentryman " an ensign in Leipe's Company in 1780! - It is evident, therefore, that the private and Ensign are not the same person - and it is immaterial which of the two the father of the claimant is supposed to be identified with, as neither served (as certified) a sufficient time to entitle them to pension, and
Very respectfully, Yours Off. Servt.
G. C. Ames Esqr Present
G. C. Ames May 29/57

Pension Office
May 18 th 1834,
Sir,
Your power of attorney in the case of Catharine Countryman, widow of John, of New York, under the act of July 7 th 1838, has been filed, John Countryman, or Conderman, declared for service on various tours of militia duty in New York, from 1777 to 1781, inclusive; and did not claim to have served in any other capacity than that of private or teamster. The certificates of the Comptroller do not show so much as three months service as a private, performed by a man bearing the name of John Countryman. There was a service of near five months as Ensign; but as the claimants husband did not pretend to have been an Officer, it is not considered that he is the person who performed it; There are no rolls showing that he served as a teamster in a Military capacity,

Yours Respectfully L. A. Walton Commisioner
G. C. Ames Esq. Present

Hon L. P. Waldo Sir
Washington May. 12 7854
Some time since I made a request of you to have the Claim of Catharine Crumpton or Crundman, widow of John of New York, which had been disallowed under the 5 years Rule, re-examined. You declined to report it to me saying that another Agent had been empowered to prosecute the Claim.
I now enclose another Power of Attorney, re-instituting me as the Agent and respectfully ask that the Claim may be taken up and examined in connection with the Certificate of the Comptroller of New York which I sometime since furnished.
Crumpton in his lifetime Claimed for service under Capt. Leips, Col. Blyde & Willett. He also Claimed for service as a Wagoner. You have the Rolls of Capt. Leips Co in your Office upon which the name of Crumpton will be found for upwards of 4 months as an Ensign. The Comptroller's Certificate shows other service rendered by him

which is sufficient to bring the Case within the Law. To his services as Ensign, the testimony of several Witnesses, has been admitted I ask also a careful examination of the records of your office for evidence of his Mason Service
Very Respectfully Yours Obt Servt Geo. L. Ames

G. B. Ames
Oct 27/53

Pension Office Octo 27 1853
Sir
Since the last report made to you in the case of Catharine Countryman of NY - Oct July 7 1838 - Another Agent has been empowered, by Power of Attorney, to prosecute the claim, I must therefore, decline making any further report to you,
G. C. Ames Esq
Present

Hon L. P. Maldo Sir
Washington Oct 18 th 1853
I have to request that the Case of Catharine Conyngham or Conyngham Widow of John, of New York, act 7 July 1838 which has been rejected under the 5 years rule of the late Secretary of the Interior may be reexamined
John Conyngham in his lifetime made a declaration and amongst other service, claimed to have served under Capt. Leiper and Col. Blyde. I filed sometime since a Certificate from the Comptroller of New York showing that Conyngham served under these Officers, about 2 Mo 11 days as a private and 4 Mo 12 days as an Ensign Four Witnesses testify to his service under these Officers - He claimed also for other service, but owing no doubt to the imperfect state of the records at Albany evidence to sustain it cannot be found - A pension should be granted however, for the service indicated by the Comptroller, Certificate
Very Respectfully Yours Obediently Geo Lee Mees

Peter J. Magdole
June 6/83

Pension Office.
6 th June 1853.
Sir,
The Power of Attorney in the case of Catharine Countyman has been received and filed with the original application.
Five years and more having elapsed since the adjudication of this claim, it will not be re-opened without the production of material evidence which could not have been procured sooner.
Peter T. Maydole Esq.
Howard.
Steuben County.
New York.

FREE
Hon Samuel Gordon House of Rep. Washington D. C.

Catskill March 14 th 1846
Hon S. Gordon Sir
You will please enclose the papers here with enclosed to the pension office and oblige
very Respectfully your obedient
Humble Servant
Mynderse Wijnkoop
Hon S. Gordon House of Rep. Washington D. C.

Prison Office April 22, 1846
I have the honor to inform you that the papers in the case of John Countryman or Countryman under the act of 7 June 1832, and also in the case of his widow Catharine Countryman also under the act of 7 July 1838 have been examined and filed.
The Certificate of the Comptroller of New York, exhibiting two settlements with John Countryman for service in 1780 and 1782 as Ensign, has been produced to establish this claim. It appears from the original rolls in this office of Capt. Asps Company, and also of Capt. Sips, both of Col. Clysar's Regiment, that from May to December 1778 that John Countryman served in the Company of Capt. McRae 7 days as a Sergeant, and from June 1779 to July 1782, 127 days as Ensign in Capt. Sips Company, both of Col. Clysar's Regiment. This service was no doubt rendered by the same individual. John Countryman for whose service this claim was made, no where in his declaration claims to have held a commission under Capt. Sips, nor

Does he allege  assert any service whatever under Capt Ait. It will be necessary therefore, before the Cer- tificate of the Comptroller can be received as evi- dence in this case, to show by the production of his Commission or by some other satisfactory evidence that he held the rank of Ensign and that he was the identical John Courtenay who was a sergeant in Capt Ait. Company.
The date of the marriage is satisfactory
Hon. S. Gordon
24 th April 1846.
Hon S. Gordon House of Reps

Prison Office April 22, 1846
I have the honor to inform you that the papers in the case of John Countryman or Countryman under the act of 7 June 1832, and also in the case of his widow Catharine Countryman decd, under the act of 7 July 1838 have been examined and filed.
The Certificate of the Comptroller of New York, exhibiting two settlements for John Countryman for service in 1780, and 1782 as Ensign, has been produced to establish this claim. It appears from the original rolls of Col. Hays  in Col. Hays Company, and also of Capt. Lipp, both of Col. Clysar's Regiment, that from May to Decemr 1778 that John Countryman served in the Company of Capt. M c Rae 7 days as a Sergeant, and from June 1779 to July 1782, 127 days as Ensign in Capt. Lipp's Company, both of Col. Clysar's Regiment. This service was no doubt rendered by the same individual. John Countryman for whose service this claim was made, no where in his declaration claims to have held a commission under Capt. Lipp, nor

Does he self-pth  allege any service whatever under Capt. Utt. It will be necessary therefore, before the Certificate of the Comptroller can be received as evidence in this case, to shew by the production of his Commission or by some other satisfactory evidence that he held the rank of Ensign and that he was the identical John Courtrypman who was a sergeant in Capt. Utt's Company.
The date of the marriage is satisfactory
Hon. S. Gordon 24 th April 1846.
Hon. S. Gordon House of Reps

76 Pension Office September 4. 1846
Sir,
The depositions of Peter Jordan and John Roof in the case of Catharine Cornutymann and Widow of John Cornutymann does not remove the objection to the admission of her Claim.
In his declaration under Oath, Cornutymann set forth no service under Capt. M c Intyre did he assert a claim for service under Capt. M c Intyre as an Ensign  Commissioned Officer which he surely would have done had he been an Ensign. These witnesses have never applied for the benefit of the pension law, which creates a strong presumption against their having served in the war of the Revolution at all. Their testimony therefore will not be admitted as evidence of the service of a Commissioned Officer.
The evidence filed is not at all calculated to show that Mr. Cornutymann's husband rendered as much as 6 months service in any grade.
U. Myntkoop Esq. Cal Street New York

Washington Sept 2. 1852 James E Beach Esq Sir
I enclose herewith the Certificate of the Comptroller of New York in the Case of Catharine Buntymann or Bunderman Widow of John Buntymann in support of her Claim under the act of 7 July 1838 and also for  of her Husband's Pension under the act of 7 June 1832.
John Buntymann in his lifetime made a declaration in which he set forth service rendered under Capt Leip of Col Ghyder Regiment of New York Militia. The Certificate now furnished shows Credits to him about 2 Mos 14 days as a private and 4 Mos 12 days as an Ensign under these Officers. Which is sufficient to bring the Claim within the laws of Congress.
Very Respectfully Yours OBT Servt Geo. L. Adams

J. C. Ames Jan 5/53

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Pension Office Jny 5-1853
Sir
More than five years having elapsed since the claim of Catharine Country- man was adjudicated, the it will not now be reopened without the production of men- tial evidence which could not have been procured sooner
G. H. Ames Secy Present

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:
  5 th July 1780. John Countryman Esq r £ 24 1 0   20 th July 1782 John Countryman Esq r 15 2 2    X original roll 49 days from July 80. to July 82 0 from June 79 to 5 th July 80 78 days by original roll — Capt. Tenth original roll from May 78 to Dec. 78 being 2 mo. 7 ds  
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, 6 th April 1846.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 3, 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. Adam Seipe in Col. Sam l Glynne Regt.   Second " " Do " " Do "   Third " " " " J. C. Hagg Capt   Fourth " " " " "   Fifth " " " " "   Sixth " " " " "   Seventh " " " " "   Eighth " " " " "   Ninth " " " " "   Tenth " " " " "   Eleventh " " " " "   Twelfth " " " " " 

[Persons making application at the Comptroller's, or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery, &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service and discharge, as near as can be given. The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.]
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 service 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:
   1782. July 10 John Countryman Priv t No. of Cert'e issued, 10902 £ - 4 17 9   1779. Dec. 5 do. " " " " " 10958 - - 5 3   1780. Dec 1 do. " " " " " 11565 1 - 3 1   " " " " " 22001 1/2 17 8 50   1780. July 5 do Ensgn t " " " " 11311 24 - 1 0   1782. " 20 John Cunderman " " " " " 11372 15 - 2 2   " " " " " 39 3 3   " " " " " 87 87   " " " " " 40 87   " " " " " Ans w 4 mo 12 days   " " " " "   " " " " "   " " " " "   " " " " "   " " " " "  
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, June 23 rd . 1852
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. three 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. Jacob Defendorf in Col. Sam l Clydes Regiment.   Second " " Joseph House " " do "   Third " " John Ruff " " do "   Fourth " " " " "   Fifth " " Adam Leipe " " do "   Sixth " " do " " do "   Seventh " " " " "   Eighth " " " " "   Ninth " " " " "   Tenth " " " " "   Eleventh " " " " "   Twelfth " " " " "   Thirteenth " " " " "   Fourteenth " " " " "   Fifteenth " " " " "  
I have examined the rolls for the above, and find £ — to be correct.
A. W. Lee Examining Clerk.
Philip Schuyler Comptroller.

Rev. War Section.
April 15, 1882.
Mrs. Edwin C. Smith, Addison, N. Y.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 12 th ultimo, you are advised, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 3366, it appears that John Conderman, or Countryman was born at Canajoharie, N. Y. February 14, 1748, and applied for pension October 30, 1838, while living at Howard, N. Y.
He alleged that he served at various times between 1777 and 1781, as a private, in the N. Y. Militia, under Captain Robert Crous and Captain Adam Lipe, and Colonels Ebenezer Cox, Samuel Glyde, Dubois and Marinus Willett. His claim was not allowed owing to the lack of proof of six months actual military service in the field, as required by the pension laws.
He married June 3, 1783 at Fort Plain, N. Y. Catharine Horning. He died July 10, 1839, and she died July 14, 1844, at Howard, N. Y.

Their children were:
Adam Johann born January 30, 1784. Margaret " -----, 10, 1785. John " October 12, 1786. A daughter ---, " October 5, 1788. Conrad " January 14, 1790. David " December 4, 1790. Samuel " July 2, 1793. Daniel " April 18, 1795. A daughter " January 21, 1798.
There were also three children, Solomon, Catharine and Jacob J. the dates of their births are not on record.
The above noted is the only John Conderman, under any spelling of that surname found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. Said records fail to afford any information in regard to a Marcus, or Marcus C. Conderman, etc.
Very respectfully
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

March 12, 1922 United States Pension Office Washington, D.C. Sir:
Will you kindly send me any mrs or particularly pension records of Marcus Contreman - Born Oct. 2, 1720 - Died Jan'y 13, 1793 - 1st Regiment Lyons Co. Militia, 1776 & 1780. also same records of Lieut John Contreman (mrs

J. Marcus Contraman) born July 14, 1748 - died in Col. Millette Regiment - New York Line
You may find these names spelled Contryman or Condorman.
Very Sincerely Mrs. Edwin C. Smith
Adrian N. Y. Seneca Co.

Rochelle Ill. Sept. 4 - 24 Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir -
Will you kindly inform me if a John A. Conterman (spelled sometimes Conderman & Countryman) was a Revolutionary pensioner from Tryon Co. N.Y. later Mountgomery Co. He lived and died later in Steuben Co. N.Y. Died in 1838.
Were there others by that name Pensioners from that section? Thanking you in advance for an early reply I am Very Truly Yours.
John E Countryman

1922 Apr. 15. Heist. to Mrs.
Edwin C. Smith aw
1924-Sept. 29. Heist. to John E. Countryman awg
2366
P. O.
Catharine Countryman
Service:
Countryman
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Notes: The list of suspended claims printed in 1852, gives
Re-enlisted: cause of suspension as "For further proof."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

12682
Catharine Condorman or Conutyman died widow of John act 7 July 1838
Maria m 1783 husband died 10 th July 1839 widow died 14 th July 1844

for life 22 State of New York Montgomery County ss.
Joseph Wagner of the town of Minden County and State aforesaid being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is eighty seven years of age was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war and was well acquainted with John Countryman who was also a Soldier.
That during the revolutionary deponent resided in the same neighborhood where he now resides near the Mohawk River and belonged in Capt. John Hess Company of Militia and that the said John Countryman resided in the adjoining district and consequently belonged in Capt Adam Lipes Company & that consequently deponent does not recollect of having served in the same corps with said Countryman but always understood and truly believes that he was more or less engaged as a Soldier from the beginning to the end of the war.
Deponent further that saith that said John Countryman at or near the close of the war was legally married to Catharine Hornung, with whom deponent was well acquainted. That afterward they removed into a place called Dutch town (3 or 4 Miles from this deponent) where they continued for several years and had several years and had several children. That afterwards they removed into the interior of said State of New York - where deponent was credibly informed said John Countryman continued to reside until the day of his death which took a few years since and that his widow the said Catharine Countryman is also dead and further this deponent saith not
Joseph Wagner
State of New York,
Montgomery County ss. On this 22 nd day of December 1843 before me came Joseph Wagner Esq an aged & highly intelligent and respectable citizen & after having read the foregoing affidavit duly was by me duly sworn to the truth of the

facts contained in said affidavit
John Darrow Judge of Montgomery County Courts
State of New York Montgomery County } ss.
Peter Young of the town of Minden County and State aforesaid being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he is righty six years of age was a Soldier in the revolutionary war and was well acquainted with John Counterman now deceased who was also a Soldier. Deponent further saith that during the revolutionary war deponent and the said John Counterman resided in the same neighborhood and in the same town where deponent now resides. That deponent belonged in the same militia company of which Adam Sipe was Lieutenant and afterwards was made Captain in which office he continued to the close of the war. — Deponent further saith during the revolutionary deponent has been called out and performed various tours of service in Capt Sipes Company, in defence of the inhabitants along the Mohawk River and elsewhere and in several campaigns distinctly recollects that John Counterman was the orderly Sergeant and believes part of the time acted as Ensign of Capt Sipes Company in Col Clides Regt of Militia, but owing to old age and infirmity deponent cannot give any particulars but believes that said John Counterman performed Military service in defence of his County more or less every year from the beginning to the end of the war — Deponent further saith that at or near the close of the revolutionary war the said John Counterman was legally married to Catharine Hornung with whom deponent was also acquainted. That after their marriage they

removed three or more four miles from this deponent at a place called Dutch town where they resided several years and has several children. That afterwards the said John Countryman and family removed into the interior of the said State of New York where he continued until he died, which deponent was informed took place a few years since and left him surviving the said Catherine Countryman who was an applicant for a pension for the revolutionary services of her deceased husband the said John Countryman and further this deponent saith not!
Sworn and subscribed before me this 22 nd day of December 1845 and I do further certify that I am personally ac- quainted with said deponent, that he is a respectable citizen & has for several years been an acting Justice of the Peace in said town as I am informed
Deer
Peter
X Young near
John Darrow Esq. of Montgomery County courts
State of New York } ss. I Chester S. Bromley Clerk of the County Montgomery County } of Montgomery do hereby certify that John Dar- row Esq. before whom the annexed affidavits of Joseph Wagner and Peter Young Esq. purports to have subscribed and sworn was at the date of the same a Judge of Montgomery County courts duly commissioned and qualified & that his name sub- scribed to the jurat of said affidavits I verily believe is his genuine Signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Seal of office this 23 rd day of December A. D. 1845.
C. S. Bromley Clerk

State of New York Greene County } ss.
I, William Pierson clerk of the County of Greene do hereby certify that Alex H Bailey before whom the foregoing affidavit of Myndert Wynkoop purport to have been subscribed and sworn was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace duly elected and qualified and verily believe his name subscribed to the jurat of said affidavit purporting to be his is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 14 th day of March 1846
William Pierson Clerk

Be known all men by these presents, that I, Adam J. Condren of Howard Steuben County N.Y. do hereby constitute and appoint George Becker Esquire of the City of Washington my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to present the claim for a Revolutionary pension due to me and the other children of John Condren deceased for services which he performed in the Revolutionary War and I am directly interested in such claim - Dated Feb 22 nd 1854
Adam J Condren
State of New York
Steuben County ss - On this 22 nd day of Feb in the year 1854 personally appeared before me J. Bernet a justice of the peace of said county duly authorized by law to administer oaths, the above named Adam J. Condren well known to me to be the person described in and who has executed the above power of attorney and acknowledged that he executed the same which I certify - J. Bernet Justice And I further certify that he made oath before me that he is directly interested in the claim for a pension set forth in the said power of attorney. -
J. Bernet Justice
Geo. C. Cuthbert

State of New-York,---Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss :
I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk of the said County, and Clerk of the Court of Record in and for said County, do hereby certify that P. Bennett
Esquire, before whom the annexed instrument in writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine, and that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, and of said Courts, at
Bath, this 25 th day of March A. D. 185 4 C. W. Campbell Clerk.

State of New York Montgomery County, ss.
Peter Jordan of the town of Canajoharie county of Montgomery & State of New York being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he eighty years of age was a Soldier in the revolutionary war & was well ac- quainted with John Countryman who was also a Sol- dier, That during the revolution deponent and the said John Countryman resided near neighbors and both belonged in the best Company of Capt. Adam Lipe That in consequence of the great length of time and old age deponent cannot remember the incidents of his Services in the revolution, but was called out in a great many tours of Service of different kinds sometime short & sometimes longer tours in defense of the Frontier of the Mohawk River and the said John Countryman was part of the time an Ensign in said Company at the same time of which Capt Adam Lipe was Captain but the exact length of each tour of service de- ponent cannot remember
Deponent further saith that said John Countryman at or near the close of the war was legally mar- ried to Catharine Hornung with whom deponent was also well acquainted, that said Countryman and wife several years moved into the interior of this State, that deponent was informed they were applicants for pensions & that they are both dead and further saith not
On this 14 th day of July 1846 before me came Peter Jordan or Jordau to me known } his to be a very respectable citizen, & after having } Peter X Jordau duly read the foregoing affidavit was by me duly sworn to the facts con- } mark tained therein & believe his statement entitled to full credit
J. W. Hamilton Justice of the peace

State of New York 3
Montgomery County ss. John Roof of the Town of Canajoharie County of Montgomery County and State of New York, being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he is Eighty four years of age, was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and was well acquainted with John Countryman who was a Soldier also. That during the war of the revolution deponent and said Countryman resided in the same town, and both belonged to the Company of Capt Adam Lipe. That from advanced age and length of time intervening, deponent cannot recollect the different services performed by said Countryman in the war of the revolution, but well recollects being in the Johnstown battle in company with the said John Countryman and also recollects of being on several tours of duty with him off & on - deponent further says that he heard and believes that said John Countryman and his wife moved into the western country and died there, believes they moved into the western part of the State of New York - that deponent was informed and believes they are the individuals who have applied for a pension.
and further saith not
John Roof
On this 18 th day of July 1846 came before me John Roof to me known to be a very respectable citizen & after having duly read the foregoing affidavit, was by me duly sworn to the facts
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that James W Hamilton Esquire whose name is subscribed to the annexed sworn to affidavit of Peterford & John Roof was at the time the same was made a Justice of the peace of said county; and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said burats is genuine:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the Fourteenth day of August 1846
C. Brumley CLERK.

State of New York 3
Montgomery County 388. John Roof of the Town of Canajoharie County of Montgomery County and State of New York, being duly sworn deporeth and saith that he is Eighty four years of age, was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and was well acquainted with John Countryman who was a Soldier also. That during the war of the revolution deponent and said Countryman resided in the same town, and both belonged to the Company of Capt Allan Sipe. That from advanced age and length of time intervening, deponent cannot recollect the different services performed by said Countryman in the war of the revolution, but well recollects being in the Johnstown battle in company with the said John Countryman - and also recollects of being on several tours of duty with him - off & on - deponent further says that he heard and believes that said John Countryman and his wife moved into the western country and died there, believes they moved into the western part of the State of New York - that deponent was informed and believes they are the individuals who have applied for a pension.
and further saith not
John Roof
On this 18 th day of July 1846 came 3 before me John Roof to me 3 known to be a very respectable 3 citizen & after having duly read 3 the foregoing affidavit, was by me duly sworn to the facts STA Montgo terins therein and I believe his statement entitled to credit
Jas W Hamilton
Justice of the peace

Col. J. L. Edwards Comrs of Pensions War Department Washington D. C.

Catskill August 22 nd 1846
Sir
Enclosed are the affidavits of Peter Jordan & John Roof in support of the claim of John Countryman under act of 7 th June 1832 & of his widow Catharine Countryman act of 7 th July 1838, the affidavit of Peter Jordan will remove the doubt contained in your letter of the 24 th April last in relation to his service as Ensign with regard to his Commission, I would respectfully refer the Department to the Declaration made by Solomon Countryman (under act of July 38) a Son of the dec d in which he says that he has often seen his father's Commission during his lifetime which was considered of no value and was thrown in the fire and consumed, he also states that in consequence of old age and infirmity he was unable to give the particulars of his services, and did not state the different grades of his services. That John Countryman is the same individual who applied for a pension under act of 7 th June 32 is abundantly proved by four respectable witnesses viz Peter Young who was a Sergeant in the same company who for several years officiated as a Justice of the Peace, Joseph Wagner the father of the Hon Peter Wagner a member of Congress, Peter Jordan & John Roof both respectable farmers, who all identify the John Countryman who was the husband of Catharine Fleming as the individual who belonged to Capt Lipe's Company of Militia. And even in the absence of such an array of evidence it cannot be pretended that any other person of the same name ever belonged in Capt Lipe's Company at the time referred to - The applicant in his declaration says that he was in several Battles under different officers but most of it was performed under Capt. Lipe who was the first Lieut under Capt. Mills as officer

by the rolls of both officers, under which he says he was out more than fifty times during the war?
Some difficulty may exist in computing the grade & amount of his alleged services, other than what is contained in the Comptroller's certificate & the rolls furnished of Capt. Nits. & Lipe, because he does not set forth the duration of any of his tours of service? I know nothing of the case except from the reputation of his neighborhood where he resided, which all unite in saying that he was always sustained an unblemished character for truth & veracity. You will therefore decide this case with your accustomed liberality.
I have the honor to be very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant. Myndertse A. Van Koep
Col. S. C. Edwards Commr of Pensions War Department Washington D. C.

Febr: 18. 1853
Rev: atty: in case Cath: Condermar deceased wid: of Mrs. a. Condermar
Peter. T. Maydole Howard Steuben Co New York

Power of Attorney
Be it known all men by these presents that I Adam J. Conderman of the town of Howard in the State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint Peter J Maydole of the said town of Howard my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the claim of the Children of Catherine Conderman, the widow of John A Conderman a soldier of the revolution, the said John A Conderman in his life time having made application for a pension as such soldier, and after his death his said widow Catherine Conderman having made application for a pension, and both being deceased without receiving said pension - for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, that may be due under the provisions of any Act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do now I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises. Witness my hand and seal this tenth day of February A.D. 1853
Sealed & delivered in presence of John K Hale
Adam J Conderman

State of New York, } STEUBEN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE. } ss.
I, PHILO P. HUBBELL, Clerk of the said County, do hereby certify that N. Bennett Esquire, before whom the annexed instrument in writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine, and that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Bath, this Eleventh day of February A. D. 185 3 P. P. Hubbell Clerk.

State of New York, Steuben County } ss. On this tenth day of February A.D. 1853 before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County & State of said personally appeared Adam J. Conderman and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein named. H. Bennett Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Steuben
State of New York, Steuben County } ss. On this tenth day of February A.D. 1853 before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace in and for the state & county of said personally appeared Adam J. Conderman a resident of said county, and made oath according to law that he is the identical Adam J. Conderman who executed the foregoing Power of Attorney, and that he is directly interested in said claim as one of the children of the said John A. Con- derman and Catherine Conderman named in his aforesaid Power of Attorney, and that he makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as may said Attorney may use in prosecuting said claim. Sworn & subscribed before me the day and year above written. H. Bennett Justice. A. J. Conderman