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William McClare, head of class, services in Revolution; Michael S. Vandercook
Posted by: Ronald Bachman (ID *****8470)	Date: April 21, 2008 at 12:34:55
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Michael S. Vandercook was awarded a land bounty of 200 acres in the Eastern District of New York by a special act of the State Legislature in November 1808 "in satisfaction of military services of a certain class, of which William M'Clare was head, rendered in the late war between Great Britain and the United States."

Michael S. Vandercook was born in 1774 and obviously could not have fought in the Revolution. There was no other "late war between Great Britain and the United States" as of November 1808.

Can anyone suggest an explanation of how a land bounty belonging to William M'Clare's class could be conveyed to Michael S. Vandercook in 1808? Michael S. Vandercook did serve in the state militia for many years, and during the War of 1812 he was a Brigade Inspector. But this act of the NY state legislature was issued in 1808.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Ron Bachman

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