Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6,673, John Christie, New Jersey

SERVICE
New Jersey
Christie, John Elizabeth
NUMBER
W. 6673
CONTENTS

Letter to Pension Agent } 26 Oct. 1838 }
New Jersey 2.397
Elizabeth Christie
widow of John Christie
who died on the 23 d November 1836 of Bergen Co. in the State of N Jersey who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Bartolf of the Reg't commanded by Col. Dey in the N. Jersey line for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of N Jersey at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 2 / 3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
24. November 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d day of Oct. 1838 and sent to A. G. Lydaker Ponds, near Paterson, N. J.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep r 38 73.92 Semi-annual allowance ending Oct r 39. 13.33
$87.25
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 125

30283 New Jersey John Christie of Bergen in the State of New Jersey who was a private in the corp commanded by Captain Bartop of the reg t commanded by Col Day in the New Jersey line for 13 months private
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 d day of Dec 1835 and sent to Lydacker Paterson
Arrears to the 4th of March 1835 $173.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept th 21.66 $194.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Sam Boyd Clerk, Book 82 Vol. 3 Page 120

Declaration
State of New Jersey Bergen County }/
On this 27 th day of October 1835 personally he  John Christie appeared before the Subscriber one of the judges of the inferior court of common pleas, a Resident of the Township of Franklin in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey aged Eighty six 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 th 1832
That he intend the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated
In the fall of 1776 He was ordered out and served one month under Capt James Christie then stationed at the Newbridge in the County of Bergen from which place we were marched along the North or Hudson River Liberty pole and to a place called the English Neighborhood performing guard duty the British had possession of the City of New York and for a while on the North River served the full period and was discharged
In the Spring of 1777 He was ordered out for one month under the above named James Christie to the best of his Recollection Stationed Chief part of the time at the Liberty pole from which place they were frequently marched to the different places viz Hoboken Newbridge and along the North River guarding the shores and landing places also defending the inhabitants from the incursion of the Enemy from foraging and plundering parties
In the fall of 1777 He served two months at Eliza- bethtown & Bergen point performing guard duty (believe he was drafted He cannot at this late day state the name of the Capt who commanded the company to which he belonged nor the Regiment, being a stranger at that place and to the company) the British had possession of Staten Island during his monthly tour served the time

and was discharged
In the year 1778 The deponent served four months at the entrance of Smith Clove by some call Suffering gap through which Clove passed a Road leading from the State of New Jersey and the County of Bergen to different Sections of the Country of the State of New York and which was the only passage which was passable at that time, at the entrance of said Clove was a garrison kept during the War of the Revolution for the purpose of preventing the Enemy from passing and repassing with Horses Cattle &c. which they were in the habit of stealing Robbing and taking away from the Inhabitants and Loring to the Enemy. at which place (The entrance of the Clove) they were Stationed during the above mentioned Period under Capt Crinus Bertholf, The Services were performed in monthly tours as follows Viz The first month as he believes in part he very well Recollects it was a Stormy time, the Second was in the time of ploughing corn probable in the month of June, the Third was in the time of Sowing Rye believes it was in the month of September, and the fourth in the month of December he very well Recollects it was Christmas at the time. in all the above mentioned Tours he was at each and every time ordered out by his Capt and during the time he performed guards duty at the above mentioned place. Excepting when they were call d out to go in pursuit of the Enemy (which was frequently) who had possession of the Lower part of the County of Bergen and were constantly committing depredation on the Inhabitants Served out each month and was discharged
In the four Succeeding years the deponent served two months in each year that is to say Viz one month in the Spring and one in the fall of each year which together makes Eight months and was Regularly discharged at the end of each month and during the time he served on the same Station and performed the same duty as in the year 1778 all the Services above Named were rendered under Capt Crinus Bertholf Excepting in his Absence when we were

when were commanded by Lieutenant James Bartholf who belonged to the same company, the Scots the above named, the deponent saith he had to perform, being his regular hours of duty, and deponent further saith that they were regularly engaged with the Enemy at the time when of  the operation was burnt and he was also engaged with the Enemy at the battle of Fort Lee and the Deponent further saith that during the time before named they were frequently marched as far in the County of Bergen as Hackensack, Newbridge, Paramus and Hop- -pewstown defending the County from the Incession of the Enemy. The deponent further saith he cannot particular- ize from this  his extreme old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot particularize any more than he has now stated if he has made an error it is of the head not of the heart, he might relate a few incidents which he believes would be of little consequence, all his services were rendered in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey excepting where otherwise stated Col. Janis Dey commanded the Regiment to which the Company belonged excepting the time  and during his services when and where necessity required his presence and He further saith that he feels fully satisfied that he has faithfully served his country in the war of the Revolution for the full term of Fifteen months in towns & states in actual service in the field for each term alledged for which he claims a pen- -sion under the Law of Congress of June 9 th 1832 and was not employed in any civil pursuit during the time To the Interrogatories He answers and saith that he was born in the year 1748 the Record of his age is Recorded in a book kept for that purpose belonging to the Consistory of the Low Dutch Church at Schraalen- -burgh that he was living in the now Township of Franklin County of Bergen and State aforesaid where he now resides and has resided ever since and he does not know of any more living witnesses who he can procure to testify to his services than those whose af-

affidavits are now attached to his Declaration. He hereby Relinquished every Claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and Declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any of the Uni- ted States
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid } John Christie
Henry B. Hagerman
We Jefferson Wijnkoop a Clergyman - Residing in the Township of Ramapo County of Rockland and State of New York - and John P. Post - Residing in the Township of Franklin County of Bergen and State of New Jersey do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Christie who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration that we believe him to be eighty six years of age, that he is Reputed and believed in the Neighborhood where he Resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolutionary war and that we concur in that opinion And we do further Certify that the above named John Christie said John Christie is a Credible person and his statement is entitled to full faith and credit and the said Jefferson Wijnkoop further Certifies that the said John Christie is a Mem- ber in full communion in his Church.
Sworn & subscribed to before me the 27 day of October A.D. 1835. Henry B. Hagerman Judge of the Inferior Court of common pleas for the County of Bergen John P. Post
And I Henry B. Hagerman one of the judges of the Inferior court of common pleas in and for the County of Bergen 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 the said Henry B. Hagerman further certifies that Jefferson Wijnkoop who has signed who has signed is a Clergyman Resident in the town of Ramapo in the County of Rockland and State of New York

and that John P. Post — who has also signed the same is a Resident of the Township of Franklin County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit, and I do also further certify that the above named Applicant John Christie is not able to attend court on account of old age and bodily infirmities. —
Henry B. Havermeier
Judge of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Bergen

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836
State of New Jersey Bergen County ss
On this fourth day of August Eighteen Hundred and thirty Eight personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Christie a Resident of the Township of Franklin County of Bergen and State of New Jersey aged Eighty three years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4. 1836 that She is the widow of John Christie late a pensioner who was a private in Capt James Christie and Capt Grimes Bertolf Company of Militia. also that he the said John Christie belonged to Col, Richard Dey Regiment of Bergen County and State aforesaid during his Services in the War of the Revolution. and that the said John Christie has Resided in the said County of Bergen during his natural life
She further declares that She was married to the said John Christie on the Eighteenth day of June Seventeen Hundred and Eighty. that her said Husband the aforesaid John Christie died on the Twenty third day of November Eighteen Hundred and thirty Six and that She has Remained a widow ever since that period. as will more fully appear by Reference to the proofs hereto annexed
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year first above written
Elizabeth Christie her mark
David S. Christie one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County -

We James Young Esqrs Residing in the Township of Franklin County of Oregon and State of Oregon and Andrew Winter of the Township of Franklin County of State aforesaid do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elizabeth Christie who has Sworn and subscribed to the within Declaration — we believe her to be Eighty three years of age. That it is Reported and believed in the neighborhood where she Resides to be the widow of John Christie De'd late a pensioner and that we concur in that opinion Sworn and Subscribed the day James Young and year first aforesaid } Andrew Winter before me }
David I. Christie Judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas.
I David I. Christie one of the judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County. Declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter that the within named applicant is the widow of John Chris- tie De'd late a pensioner of the United States, and I do further certify that James Young Esqrs and Andrew Winter — — — — — both of the Township of Franklin County of Oregon and State afo- resaid are credible persons, and their statements are entitled to credit. And I do further certify that Elizabeth Christie the applicant is unable to attend court on account of old age and bodily infirmities
David I. Christie one of the judges of the inferior Court of Common Pleas

In het yeaer 1748 1748 de 25 de van November ben Eck John Christie geboren.
In het yeaer 1755 de 14 de van Maert ben Eck Elizabeth In 't Leroe geboren
In het yeaer 1780 June de 18 de ben ik John Christie en Elizabeth Leroe getrouwt.
In het yaer 1781 Maert den 2 de is onse Zone David [geboron
In het yaer 1784 de 7 de dag van October is onse dogter Elizabeth geboren.
In het yaer 1791 de 27 de dag van April is onse dogter Wybregh geboren.
In the year of our Lord 1801 am I David Christie and and Maria Wanmaker Married.
In the year 1802 october the 26 th is our Son John born
In the year 1804 the 27 th of October is our Daughter Margaret born.
In the year 1808 the 10 th of May is our Son Derick born
In the year 1810 the 11 th of June is our Daughter Elizabeth born
In the year 1836 november the 23 rd John Christie departed this life -

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Christie a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
N. 6673
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Fall 1776 1 mo. Private James Christie Phoebe Day N.J.   March 1777 1 mo.   Fall 1777 2 mo. ✓   1778 4 mo.   1779 1 "   1780 2 " James Battel "   1781 2 "   1782 2 "  
Battles engaged in, Fort Lee
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Franklin Twp. Bergen Co., N.J.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 27 1835. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Franklin Twp. Bergen Co., N.J.
Age at date of application, born Nov. 25 1748 { Recorded in Lyndhurst church Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., N.J.
Remarks: soldier married June 15 1780 Elizabeth Saroe born Mch. 14 1755. He died Nov. 23 1836. + she was allowed pension on her application rejected Aug. 4 1838 while a resident of Franklin Twp. separated. Children: David born Mch. 2 1781 married 1801 Maria Vanamaker; Elizabeth b. Oct. 7 1784; Myburgh b. Sept. 27 1791; John C. Oct. 26 1802; Margaret b. Oct. 27 1804; Derrick b. May 10 1808; + Elizabeth b. June 11 1810.
Respectfully,
Schraalenburgh is in Bergen Co. Widow says it is in Hudson Co. during his natural life. Commissioner.

John N.ckerill, EDITOR.
Charles E. Hasbrouck, PUBLISHER.
The Morning Advertiser.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND SUNDAY.
29 PARK ROW.
New York, Oct. 23 1893.
To the Hon. Wm Lochren. Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir: Will you kindly favor me with the military history of John J. Christie, of Bergen Co., N. J. who served in the revolution- ary War and greatly oblige
Yours very truly
A. T. Norman 155 West 132 nd St N.Y. City.

Nov. 23/93 Prob. Newst. 9.4.7. Norman, 155 W. 122 nd St. N.Y.C. 1917 July 23, Hist. to Mrs. John Christie Ware, letter in S. 16,028 John Ackerman
Rey
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6673
Elizabeth Christie Wid. of John Christie Bk. N.Y. line
Act: July 4 th 36, Sec. 34
Index:—Vol. II , Page 115
[Arrangement of 1870.]

L. Edwards

Ponds Near Paterson Novm 20 th 1885
Dr. Sir,
Enclosed contains John Christie application for a pension. The reason why it has not been presented before is that the applicant has been unable to attend court for a length of time (by referring to the affidavits attached to his declaration, will I hope give more satisfaction) and has at last been under the necessity to appear before a judge to make the necessary affidavit
Most Respectfully Yours
Abt. Servant
Albert G. Lydacker
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Newton October 24 1838
Sir
John Christie was a Pensioner under Act June 7 1832 and was paid up to 4 th Sept 1836, at this Agency
In case this is the same John Christie, the money paid him should be deducted; and I think it proper to make the inquiry
I am very respectfully
Your Ob d Serv t
Phil l Dickinson Pres t
L. Edwards Esq

Ponds near Paterson } October 15 th 1888 }
Sir
Received your letter of the 28, September I called on Mrs Elizabeth Christie and informed her of the contents of the letter. She told me to inform the war Department to give her Husband papers another examination, and if she cannot be allowed any more than eight month service. She is willing to accept accordingly
I sent on an Application for a pension of Mrs Jemima Haring in July or August, of which we have not heard - will you do me the favor by informing the Subserber if you have recd the same
I am with Respect your most Ob t Servant A. G. Lydaker
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions }

Ponds near Paterson August 14 th 1838.
Sir, Enclosed contains the application of Elizabeth Christie
Respectfully yours Your Servant
Albert D. G. Lydecker
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

N J Jersey Elizabeth Christie. Attest. G. Lydecker 28. Sept. '38
Act 4. July 1836

State of New Jersey Bergen County
Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid David S Christie Esquire one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas who being first duly Sworn according to law Deposeth and Saith That he is the Son John Christie and Elizabeth Christie And to his personal knowledge the leaf Containing his fathers family Record was taken out of a large law dutch Bible in the possession of his father John Christie and belonging to him and now in possession of his mother Elizabeth Christie applying for a pension which leaf before mentioned containing the family Record and taken out of the before named Bible is now annexed to her Declaration
And Deponent further Saith that he has known the said Record and leaf which contains his father family Record and now attached to his mothers Declaration upwards of thirty years
And the Deponent further Saith that due search and enquiry has been made but no other Record than the one now annexed to her Declaration can be found concerning the marriage of his father John Christie and his mother Elizabeth Christie
And the Deponent further Saith that his father John Christie died on the Twenty third day of November Eighteen Hundred & thirty six and that his mother Elizabeth Christie the applicant was never married since that period and yet remains the widow of the said John Christie And Sworn and subscribed to before me the 4 th day of August A.D. 1838 James Young
David S Christie

I do hereby certify that David J. Christie Egan who has sworn and subscribed to the within affidavit is a man of veracity and that full faith and confidence can be placed in his statement.
I do hereby certify that David J. Christie Egan who has sworn and subscribed to the within affidavit is a man of veracity, and that full faith and confidence can be placed in his statement. August 4 th 1838 James Young Justice of the Peace.

State of New Jersey Bergen County
Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Bergen Andrew Winter who being first duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that he has known John Christie Dea of the Township of Franklin in the County of Bergen and his wife Elizabeth now applying for a pension upwards of fifty years, and to the Deponent knowing that said John Christie Died in Novem- ber Eighteen Hundred & thirty Six, and that his wife Elizabeth Christie has Remained a widow ever since that period and still Remains the widow of the said John Christie Dea Sworn & Subscribed before me This 4 th day of August 1888 Andrew Winter
James Young Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that Andrew Winter who has sworn and subscribed to the above affidavit is a credible person, and that full faith and confidence can be placed in his state- ment
August 4 th 1888
James Young Justice of the Peace

V3716
Elizabeth Christie act. of 1836
Admitted Private 8 months
Refused to commence to 24 Nov 1836—
A. G. Lydacker Esq, Ponds near Paterson New Jersey

State of New Jersey } Bergen County } ss
I Samuel H Berry Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that David F Christie, as one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas duly Sworn and Commissioned and duly authorized to take deposition, and that his signature to the Declaration marked at each place is Genuine.
Also: that James Young is a Justice of the Peace duly Sworn and Commissioned and duly authorized to act as such and that his signature to the affidavit marked B & 6 and also to the certificate are Genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office, and subscribed my name this Fourteenth day of August A. D. 1838.
Sam l H. Berry Clerk

33429
13 mo. per. proved by Capt. Bartolf
Capt. Bartolf Co. D. N. J. Vols. N Jersey militia
8 mo.
Adm a 13 mo. per. 43.33/100
A. G. Lydacker Esq. Paterson N Jersey.
after March and thirty days J. M. Miller Esq.

State of New Jersey ss: Before the subscribers a Justice Bergen County of the Peace in and for said County Personally appeared now Bryner Bartholomew of the Town of Monroe in the County of Orange and State of New York but formerly of Bergen County in the State of New Jersey a Captain of Militia in the Revolutionary War & now a Pensioner of the United States the next the 7 th of June 1832 - Aged Eighty four years - who being duly sworn according to Law upon his oath deposeth and saith - That he was well ac- quainted with John Christie of Franklin Township in the County of Bergen & State of New Jersey - That said John Christie was a Private belonging to and doing duty in his Deponent's Company from the spring of the year 1776 until the year 1782 - That when said John Christie was drafted - or volunteered to perform monthly tours under the command of other Captains - said Deponent well Recollects that said John Christie served two months time under Captain James Christie in the year 1776 & 1777 Stationed at New Bridge Liberty Pole and along the North River doing guard duty & other service as necessity required - This de- ponent also well Recollects that said John Christie performed two months service at Hugen Point - and at Elizabeth Town but the names of the officers under whom he served he can not now Recollect from the great length of time, & his extreme old age & the frailty of human memory -

and respondent further saith that said John Christie performed four months service in 4. the Command of respondent in the year 1778 doing guard duty - Patrolling and Reconnoitering the Enemy as the scouting parties of the Enemy were passing through that section of Country from Newburgh, Smith's Creek, & Haverstraw & other places from whence they were in the habit of sallying out to steal & plunder - of this respondent further saith that said John Christie 1. performed one month service under his Command in the year 1779 performing the same duty as above stated - also two months in the year 1780 performing the same duty & as 2. above stated - also two months in the year 1781 - and two months in the year 2 1782 performing the same duty as above stated and this respondent further saith that he well recollects that the said John Christie was with this respondent in several skirmishes with the Enemy viz at the time the British burnt Hopewell - and the engagement at Fort Lee and several other places - but from the great length of time & the infir- mities of old age as before stated many particular have escaped his memory - but what he has stated he truly knows & ve- rily believes to be true.
Sworn and subscribed to before me Barnabas Root the 23 rd Day of June A.D. 1834 - David Christie Justice of the peace
Cyrus Bartolf
I do hereby Certify that Cyrues Bartholfs the Person who has subscribed and sworn to the fore- going affidavit is a Credible Person & his state- ment is entitled to full faith & credit David Christie Justice of the peace

State of New Jersey Bergen County
Personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County John Post also of the same place aged seventy three years who being duly sworn saith that he is personally acquainted with John Christie also of the same County who on his oath deposeth & saith to the deponent's knowledge the said John Christie served for some time but cannot state the length of time the said Christie under Capt James Christie stationed at Hackokin English Neighborhood guarding the Shore & Landing places also defending the Inhabi- tants the British had possession of the City of New York and to the knowledge of deponent further saith to his knowledge the said Christie served faithfully in the defense of his country under different officers in the war of the Revolution but cannot at this late day give the name of the officers under whom he served nor the places otherwise than now stated but knows his services were performed in Col Farias Depe's Regiment in the County of Bergen
sworn & subscribed to before me the 29 th day of August A.D. 1834 David L. Christie Justice " of the peace
John P Post
I do hereby certify that John P Post who has sworn and subscribed to the above affidavit is a credible person and that his statement is fully entitled to credit and belief
David L. Christie Justice of the peace "

State of New Jersey Bergen County. ss; - I Abraham Westerveld Clerk of the County of Bergen and Clerk of the inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County. Do hereby certify, that Henry D. Hagerman Esq. before whom the annexed Depositions of John Christie - of Jefferson Wynkoop and John P. Post were taken was at the time and still is a Judge of the said Court duly authorized and commissioned - and that his signature to the Jurat of each of said Depositions, as well as to the Certificate thereunder written is genuine.
And I do further certify that David L. Christie Esq. before whom the annexed Deposition of Cyrus Bartolf, & the within Deposition of John P. Post were taken, was at the time of the taking thereof a Justice of the peace in said County duly authorized and commissioned and that his signature to the Jurat of each of said Depositions, as well as to the Certificates thereto, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have unto subcribed my name and affix the Seal of my Office at Hackensack this twenty ninth day of October in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty five.
Abraham Westerveld, Clerk m.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Christie, John GRADE Private LINE Lamb's Artillery (New York)
WARRANT NUMBER 7002 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 26, 1790 to Joseph Johnston, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.