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COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives American Revolution Pension Request Ager, Hugh State of New Jersey } On this twenty fifth day of Monmouth County } July in the year of our Lord eighteen Hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth Hugh Ager, aged near sixty eight years, resident in the said County whom being first duly sworn according to law does on oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows to wit in Captain William Eugene Imlays Company in the third Jersey Regiment Commanded by Colonel Elias Dayton - in which Company he the said Hugh Ager Served one year, and after the end of the year Served, He the said Hugh Ager served in the Company of Captain Gifford about three years and after Served in the Company of Captain Joseph Anderson & remained in his Company till the termination of the War - and that his original declaration is dated the Sixth day of June Eighteen Hundred and Eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (16214) and I do Solemnly Swear the I was a resident Citizen of the United States of the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - Passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any Income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. Schedule One Bed, bedstead & bedding Valued at $40.00 excepted One chest ------1..00 Pork Barrel ------1..25 One flour Barrel ------..25 One Looking Glass ------..25 Two Coverlets ------2..00 Six Chairs and Stool ------1..00 One Chest ------..75 One fish Barrel ------1..25 One frying pan ------..75 Tub and pail ------..50 Trammel ------..50 Pot tea Kettle and Skillet ------1..00 Griddle, Spider Grid Iron & flat Iron --- ..50 Lot of Earthen & Stone ware ------1..25 Coffee Pot & ladle ------..25 A Lot of Sundries ------2..00 One ax ------..75 Two tables ------..75 One table ------..75 Big & Little Wheel & Reel ------1..50 $22.25
his Hugh O Ager mark The Declarant Saith that his occupation is that of a Labourer but from bodily infirmity is unable to pursue it to obtain a Support, and that his family Consists of his wife Elizabeth aged about Sixty Eight years of age and from bodily Infirmity is incapable to support herself.
Sworn to and declared in open Court on the 25th day of July A.D. 1820 before
Jehu Patterson
John Hull
Wm. J. Bowne Hugh Ager
July Term 1820 The Court Values the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at twenty five Dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820
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Allen, Jacob State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss: } On the twenty Seventh day of July, eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Count, Being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the Said County of Monmouth Jacob Allen, aged about Seventy three Years. a resident in the said County, who being first duly Sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain Elias Longstreet's Company and in the __ Jersey __ Regiment, Commanded by Col. Mines - And that his original declaration is dated the thirteenth day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (2166.) And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any Manner disposed of My property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed..
Schedule One horse, One Cow, two heifers - One old waggon, two hogs, two Pigs, two sheep, eight old chairs - One Table, one Stand, One old writing Desk - three Pots - One Tea Kettle - 1 dozen table Spoons, 2. Bottles - 3. Cups- One pair Shovel and Tongs, 1. frying pan - 1.griddle - One old Pan - pair of Andirons - 1. dozen plates.1. Scythe and cradle - One hoe - [[Bealte ?]] and wedges. One grubbing hoe, one old ax - One old trowel, 1. chest with some tools in, four Barrels tight, two pitch forks, two rakes - one Pitcher, three Tumblers, One iron shovel - one Set iron traces, three earthen Pots, three milk pans - one Churn one washing Tub - three Pails - one lye Tub - three Candle Sticks - two Catrige Boxes and Bayonet - Powder horn & shot bag - One large Spinning Wheel - one Small spinning wheel, one flax Brake & one half Bushel Measure and Two Trammels.
Jacob Allan
In further this Declarant Saith he is a Cooper by trade, but has not pursued for Several years past his occupation for a Support on account of inability - And that his family Consists of his wife Margaret, aged about fifty eight Capable of contributing to her Support in the family - his Daughter Elizabeth, about twenty eight years of age, Capable of Supporting herself, his Son Jacob, aged about twenty Six years Capable of Supporting himself.
Jacob Allan
Sworn to and declared in Open Court on this 27th day of July AD. 1820 -
Before Wm J. Bowne Jacob Allen
July Term 1820 The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at $110.77.
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 in open Court
J. Phillips Clk State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } ss Peter Johnson West - of said County being duly sworn on his oath saith that Margaret Allen a revolutionary Pensioner of the United Stats residing in Raritan township Monmouth County New Jersey died on the twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty at her residence in the township county & state aforesaid and that she left her surviving - these following children to wit Jane Tice the wife of Edmund Th. Tice, Jacob Allen Elizabeth Allen who are the only surviving children and further Saith not Sworn & subscribed this } eighteenth day of September } Peter J. West AD 1850 before me } Joseph D. Hoff Justice of the Peace } appeared in Open Count, Being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the Said County of Monmouth Month Pleas } In the matter of } the Pension of } Afft Margaret Allen } Of a Revolutionary } death Pensioner }
J. Patterson Jr atty
Filed Sept 20, 1850 D. E. Christopher Clk. COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Bennett, Samuel State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this eighteenth day of October, eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Count, Being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the Said County of Monmouth Samuel Bennett aged Sixty three and upwards, a resident in the said County, who being first duly Sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows, in Captain John Burrows's Company and in the New Jersey Line (does not recollect the No. of the Regiment or name of the Col.) and that his original declaration is dated the twenty fourth day of February eighteen hundred and twenty and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (17,431.) And I do Solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any Manner disposed of My property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed.
Schedule About 23 Acres of land House and Barn on the same - 2.horses, 3 Cows, 3 Small Cattle, 1 Old waggon and part of another One, 1 Plow, l harrow, 1 ax, 2 hoes, 4 hogs, 2 Sheep, 6 chairs 2. Spinning wheels, 2 rakes, 2 flails, 2 pitch-forks, 1 iron Pot, 1 do tea Kettle, Lot Crockery - Some Spoons-
Samuel Bennett
Declarant further Saith that he is a farmer has no other occupation and is capable of pursuing it in Common for a Support, though at times Subject to the rheumatism - and that he has in family five besides himself, to wit, his wife Phebe, about fifty five years of age Capable of Contributing toward her Support in the family - his Son Nehemiah Bennet aged about twenty one, Capable of Supporting himself - Mary Bennet aged about twenty years, capable of earning a Support - Samuel Bennet aged about five years - and William Bennet aged about eight months, the two last mentioned are grand children.
Sworn to and declared. } in Open Court On this 18th } Samuel Bennett day of October 1820, before } me, Wm.J. Bowne , one } of the Judges of } Said Court } Samuel Bennett
October Term 1820. The Court Value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at four hundred and twenty five Dollars & forty five Cents. Jehu Patterson
State of New Jersey } Inferior Court of Common Monmouth County } Pleas of the County of Mon- mouth On the twenty second day of October 1829, personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of record for the County of Monmouth and state aforesaid Samuel Bennet resident in said County aged Seventy two years, who being first duly cautioned and sworn according to Law doth on his Solemn Oath make the following New Declaration in order to obtain the Payment of his Pension as per his Certificate granted by the Hon. John C Calhoun then Secty. of War dated Eighth day of June 1820. And in pursuance of the act of the 1st May 1820. I the said Samuel Bennet do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any Manner disposed of My property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled, an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed. That since then 18th of March 1818, the following changes have been [[text running down side of page]] made in my property[[/text running down side of page]]
To Wit Description of Name of the Persons Time of Sale Amounts of Money or property held 18th to whom disposed of description of property received March 1878 in return Twenty three acres of Benjamin Oliphant February twenty Upon the 13th August 1822 arable Land near for Five hundred Seventh 1824. Samuel Bennet (this deponent) Mannahawkin Dollars in part Deed Recorded 13th & Jesse Bennet a Son Monmouth County payment for the Forty March in Book H .2 purchased & received a Deed with a small Log Seven Acres tract of Deeds page 7, 8, * for three surveys of Land dwelling House & mentioned hereafter 9 in the Clerks Containing together Forty seven Frame Barn thereon. Office Monmouth acres without any buildings County New Jersey. thereon, for which the said Samuel & Jesse Bennet agreed to pay Benjamin & David Oliphant the Sum of one thousand Dollars and gave Bonds & Mortgage thereon for Five hundred & FIfty Dollars. - The business of the deponent, the getting of Rails & Wood failing, his property depreciating in value, his circumstances becoming reduced, his age & infirmities increasing compelled him upon 27th July 1824 to dispose of the twenty three acre tract of Land in part payment of the aforesaid Bond & Mortgage for the sum of Five hundred Dolls which has so been appropriated as for Bond herewith exhibited, and still leaves him much encumbered with his small Moiety of Land. -
Samuel Benett Schedule of the Real and Personal Estate of Samuel Bennet, a Pensioner of the United States, and List of his Debts made this of October AD, 1829. One undivided half part of three Surveys of Land Containing together Forty seven Acres purchased of B & D Oliphant 13th August 1822. Whereon has since been erected One Small Tenement for Self 250 00 Nine head of Cattle 110 00 One Wood Waggon 25 00 One Plough 5 00 Two Iron Pots 1 25 Two Trammels 1 00 One Tea Kettle 37 Seven Leather Bottom Chairs 2 25 One Dough trough 1 00 One Cupboard Shelves 1 00 One Table 1 25 Queensware, Spoons, Knives & Forks etc 2 00 Charles Spraggs Note for 12 00 412 12
Schedule of the Debts due from Samuel Bennet Due T. Pharo upon an Assigned Bonds Secured by the Mortgage herewith 75 00 Due John Lettz & Wm. Brown Mechanics Note 35 00 Due G. W. Tucker Merchant Note 37 20 Due to B & J Oliphant, Millers Note 86 60 Ditto Ditto Book Acct. 12 00 245 80 Dollars 166 32
Sworn & Subscribed to - the date above. William Lloyd Samuel Benett James Lloyd John M. Davison I William Ten Eyck, Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas of the County of Monmouth do hereby Certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of the said Court; and I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one hundred and Sixty Six Dollars and thirty two cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this twenty second day of October one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine Wm. Ten Eyck Clk Samuel Bennet Pensioner, New Declaration Octo. 1829
Filed Oct 27th 1829 Wm. Ten Eyck And this deponent do the further depose and say that his occupation is that of a Labourer and Husbandman, and that his Family consists of a wife aged Sixty four years in delicate health and a grandson aged Fourteen years. That this deponent has for several years past been afflicted with the Rheumatism but more severely so dureing [[sic]] the last year, and that he has been during that period and now is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his country. That his Sons Jesse, Timothy, and Nehemiah, all three men of Families contribute to the support of this deponent.
Sworn to and declared on } the twenty second day of October } in Open Court. } [[Samuel Bennett]]
[[William Lloyd]]
[[James Lloyd]]
[[John W. Davison]] COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Brittan, Daniel Daniel Brittan
Filed October term 1821 State of New Jersey } On this twenty Sixth day of July eighteen Monmouth County for } hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Daniel Brittan - aged about Sixty two years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly Sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Hollinshead's Company and in the 2nd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Israel Shreve and that his original declaration is dated the twenty Seventh day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his certificate of Pension is (16.678) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any Manner disposed of My property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed.
Schedule No real or personal property nor Securities, contracts of debts due to me whatever. his Daniel X Brittan mark
Declarant further Saith that he is a Common labourer, and is afflicted with the rheumatism so much at times that he is unable to do any business while so debilitated - and that he has no family
Sworn to and declared - } his in open Court on this 26th day of July } Daniel X Brittan 1820. Before Wm. J. Bowne } mark Daniel Brittan
July Tern 1820. - No property
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 in open Court
J Phillips Clk State of New Jersey } On this twenty Sixth day of July eighteen Monmouth County for } hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Daniel Brittan - aged about Sixty two years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly Sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Hollinshead's Company and in the 2nd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Israel Shreve and that his original declaration is dated the twenty Seventh day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his certificate of Pension is (16.678) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any Manner disposed of My property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed.
Schedule No real or personal property nor Securities, contracts of debts due to me whatever. his Daniel X Brittan mark
Declarant further Saith that he is a Common labourer, and is afflicted with the Rheumatism so much at times that he is unable to do any business while so debilitated - And that he has no family -
Sworn to and declared in Open } Court on this twenty Sixth day of } January A.D. 1821 - . } Before Wm. J. Bowne, One of the } Judges of said Court } COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Carhart, Cornelius by surviving children State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } Cornelius Carhart of Said County being duly Sworn according to law on his Oath Saith that Mary Carhart Widow of Thomas Carhart was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty dollars per Annum was a resident of the townsip of Raritan in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey and died in the said township in the County and State aforesaid in the Twenty ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty three and that she left Joseph Carhart, Thomas Carhart, Cornelius Carhart, Samuel Carhart, Joel Carhart and Hannah Van Dyne whose names are as above herein given - and her only children living -- Sworn & Subscribed thie 31st } day of March AD 1854 } Cornelius Carhart Jr. Nimrod Bedle Justice of the Peace } Monmouth Pleas In the Matter of } Proof the Arrears of } of Pension of Mary } Pensioner's Carhart widow } deaths & heirs of Thomas Carhart
Filed by order of this Court April 17th 1854 Danl. Christopher Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Chaffey, Thomas State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Thomas Chaffy, aged about Sixty four years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly Sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows to wit, in Captain James Mitchel's Company and in the 1st Jersey Regiment, Commanded by Col. Ogden, and that his original declaration is dated the eighteenth day of May, eighteen hundred and eighteen; and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (17.080.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States of the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - Passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any Income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 1. Cupboard & Sundries on it Such as Dishes, plates. 1 Table 1.Doughtrough, 5.Chairs - 1 pair Andirons, Shovel & Tongs 1. Trammel - 1.old Spinning wheel - 1.Box - 1.Barrel, Sundry Small articles - Jugs & Bottles - One Small Pig his Thomas X Chaffy mark
And further this Declarant Saith he is a Common labourer and not able to pursue it to obtain a Support, being infirm and that his family consists of his wife named Sarah aged about fifty four years, debilitated in body and not able to Support herself and his Daughter Eliza aged about Eleven years, not able to do much towards a Support.
Sworn to & declared in Open } Court this 25th day of July } his 1820. Before } Thomas X Chaffy Wm. J. Bowne mark Thos. Chaffy
July Term 1820. The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule as $9.22.------
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820
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Chambers, James 1820 State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this Seventeenth day of October in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the Said County of Monmouth James Chambers, aged about fifty Seven Years, a resident in the said County whom being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain Michael Rudolph's Company and in Col. Henry Lee's Legion - and that his original declaration is dated the eighth day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (no number endorsed on his certificate) and I do Solemnly Swear the I was a resident Citizen of the United States of the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - Passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any Income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 221.Acres of poor pine Land and a Log Home thereon - two horses (one of them lame) One waggon and old harness - 5.Cows - 3. three year old Steers - 3.two year old Heifers - 2. Calves - 9.Sheep - 6 hogs - 2. Old Plough - 2. old harrows - 2 axes - 7-hoes - Beettes and wedges - One old wood Sled very poor - 11-Common chairs, five good and six old - 3.Tables - 1.Cupboard 1 old Desk - 1/2 dozen knives and forks - 1/2 dozen plates, pewter - 1/2 dozen do earthen - 1/2 dozen iron Spoons 4 do pewter - 1.empty hh? 2.do Barrel - 1.light Barrel - 1.Mowing Sythe, 1.Cradeling Sythe - 3.Pails - 2 Tubs - 1.Meal Cask - 1.do Barrel - Lot old iron - 2Picking forks - 1 dung do - 1 iron Shovel - 1.large Spinning wheel -1.Small do - Shovel and tongs - 2.trammels - 2 iron Pots - 2 Meal Barrels - 2.pine chests -
James Chambers
This declarant further saith he is a farmer by occupation and is able to pursue it, only when debilitated by the rheumatism which he saith he is subject to and at times prevents him from doing any labour - And that he has four in family - to wit, his wife,Margaret aged about fifty five very infirm and not able to do much toward a Support one Daughter Margaret about Thirteen years old good health capable of contributing to her Support in the family & himself also a grand daughter Maryann Headley about 4 Years old.
Sworn to and declared in Open } James Chambers Court, on this 17th day of October } 1820. Before } } Wm. J. Bowne } One of the } Judges of said Court } James Chambers
October Term 1820. The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at three hundred and ninety five Dollars Jehu Patterson COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Chambers, James 1849 State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } Stephen Clayton of full age being duly sworn on his oath saith that he was acquainted with James Chambers in his life time that he was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States that he was a resident of the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey and died in the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey in the year A.D. 1848 on the Ninth day of June of that year that he left no widow but that he left children whose names are Phebe Stephens wife of John Stephens, Joseph Chambers Hannah Moore Margaret Reynolds wife of Noah Reynolds and John Chambers also that they are the only Children of deceased, and further saith not.
Sworn & Subscribed } Stephen Clayton this 12th day of July } A.D. 1840 in Open Court } } } Thos. C. Throckmorton Judge of Monmouth Pleas Stephen Clayton Affidavit
Filed July 12th 1849
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Chandler, Martin New York April 9th Sirs, I being the widow of A revolutionary Soldier & to establish my claims as such am obliged to have the evidence of the Clerk of the county in which I was married to prove whether there is or is not any record of my marriage. I was married in the year 1787. it is required of me to have imediate proof and I have no one to depend on to get it. I shall feel much obliged to you if you will ascertain whether the marriage of Martin Chandler & Meribah his wife was recorded on the county record at that time. If you will send me your affidavit as soon as possible, with the seal of your office that there is, or is not record proof you will much oblige A lonely widow who will reward you for your kindness as soon as possible. Please direct to Meribah Chandler 55 [[Dill?]] Street New York. Yours respectfully Att Ellis Meribah Chandler
Original document located in Common Pleas Minute Book 1819-1822 between pages 460 & 461 C. P. Box 13 COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Chasey, John State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, John Chasey, aged about Sixty five years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain Jonathan Forman's Company and in the 4th Jersey Regiment, Commanded by Col. Ephm. Martin - and that his original declaration is dated the twenty third day of March eighteen humdred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (15.) And I do Solemnly Swear the I was a resident Citizen of the United States of the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - Passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any Income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule No real of personal property (having heretofore all been Sold from me by the Sheriff) And further that my occupation is that of a Shoemaker, though rendered incapable of obtaining a Support by it, having nearly lost the Sight of one eye and the other much impaired; and that my family Consists of Margaret my wife, aged about Sixty three, capable of Supporting herself at present, my Daughter Martha Chasey & infant Child , daughter capable of Supporting herself. She is about twenty eight years old - my grand son Samuel Chasey, aged about twelve, Capable of earning a Support; my Son Samuel aged about twenty one and his wife aged about twenty one and their infant Child, about six months old. Son & wife last mentioned capable of Supporting themselves & lastly myself aged as aforesaid.-
Sworn to & declared on the } 26th day of July 1820. - } John Chasey Before in Open Court. }
Wm. J. Bowne John Chasey
July Term 1820. No property
Jehu Patterson
Filed in Open Court 28th July 1820 J. Phillips Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Clayton, Henry State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty sixth day of July eighteen hundred twenty personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Henry Clayton, aged about Seventy One Years, resident in the said County whom being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain Hagins's Company and in the 3rd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Dayton - And that his original declaration is dated the twenty Seventh day of April, eighteen hundred and eighteen and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (6.979.) And I do Solemnly Swear the I was a resident Citizen of the United States of the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - Passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any Income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 2.Chests Shovel & Tongs, 1.pair Andirons 3.Chairs 1.Gridiron 1.Lot Crockery 1.Spinning wheel 2.Pails 2. hoes - 2 Earthen Pots 3.Barrels 1.Table- 1 Basket 2.Potts 1. Sow & Pig - 1.Cow & Calf his Henry + Clayton mark The Declarant further saith that his occupation is that of a common labourer, but from Bodily infirmity he is not capable of pursuing it to obtain a Support - and that his family consists of his wife Sally aged about forty five years, not in good health, capable of contributing to her Support in the family, his Daughter Maribe, aged about eight years.
Sworn to & declared in } his Open Court this 26th day of } Henry X Clayton July A.D. 1820 --- } mark Before }
Wm.J. Bowne Henry Clayton
July Term 1820. The Court value the property contained in the within Schedule at thirty Seven Dollars and twenty five cents.
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820 J. Phillips Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Clayton, Zebulon State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } Personally appeared before this Inferior Court of Common Pleas of the County & State aforesaid on this 26th day of December AD 1848, Ellen Broomell whom being duly sworn according to law on her oath saith that Zebulon Clayton was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $80 - per Annum, was a resident of the County Monmouth & State aforesaid & died on the 27th day of October 1836 that he left a widow him surviving whose name was Mary Clayton, and that the said Mary Clayton decd. widow of the same Zebulon Clayton decd. died on the 29th day of June 1844 at Philadelphia and that the following named children now Survive her: Ellen Broomell widow of William Broomell decd. Eliza Hooper wife of William Hooper, Maria Gillen wife of John Gillen, Charles Clayton, Hannah Mount widow of Michael Mount decd. and Clarissa Whitsell wife of John Whitsell --
Sworn to & Subscribed } Elenor Bromwell in Open Court this 26 } day of December 1848 } before me }
Thos. C. Throckmorton Judge Affidavit of Ellen Bromell
Filed Dec 26th, 1848
H Christopher Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Pension Request
Collins, Stephen State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty sixth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, Stephen Collins, aged about seventy eight years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Ross's - Company and in the 3rd Jersey Regiment commanded by Col. Elias Dayton. And that his original declaration is dated the Seventh day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (1.400.) And I do Solemnly Swear the I was a resident Citizen of the United States of the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War ." Passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me whatsoever -.
Declarant saith he has not any occupation to pursue, nor has he been able to do any business, for Several Years Past to obtain a Support, and that previous to his receiving his Pension he was Supported as a pauper in Burlington County , New Jersey - And that he has no family -
Sworn to & declared } on Open Court on the 26th } Stephen Collins day of July AD. 1820. } Before }
Wm. J. Bowne Stephen Collins
July Term 1820. no property
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820
J. Phillips Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Pension Request
Conover, John M. State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } Job. F. H. English of said County of full age being duly sworn according to law on his oath says that he was well acquainted with Ann Conover widow of John M. Conover or Covenhoven late of the County of Monmouth deceased - that the Said Ann Conover was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate to One hundred dollars per Annum - was a resident of Monmouth County in the State aforesaid; and died at Englishtown in the County & State aforesaid in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty five on the twenty fourth day of August - that she left no children, and that her Nephews & nieces are her next of Kin and nearest relatives. and legal representatives of whom she left the following whose names are. John English, David C. English, Mary R. Hobert, wife of Thomas Hobert, Rebecca Arens wife of Stillman E. Arens.
Sworn to & subscribed } ths 11th day of September } Job. F. H. English 1855 before me } } Thos. C Throckmorton } Justice of the peace } Affidavit of Job F. H. English
Filed September 11th 1855
Daniel Christopher Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Pension Request
Coward, Joseph District of New Jersey, Ss Court of Common Pleas and General Quarter Sessions of the Peace holden at Freehold in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey - July Term 1820.
On this 27th day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, Joseph Coward, aged Sixty six years or thereabout, who being first duly sworn according to law, Doth on his oath, declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War, as follows - that is to Say, as a private soldier or Dragoon in Count Polaski's Legion, continued therein one year agreeably to enlistment and obtained an honorable discharge, which was afterward lost as set forth in his original declaration dated April 5th 1818 and on which he obtained a Pension Certificate, No. 96, of that Date.
And I do Solemnly Swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any Income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
The Declarant on his Said oath further Saith that he hath no trade or occupation except that of a labourer and being a widower without a family (his children married or pursuing business for their own maintainance) he hath for a number of years past lived with and amongst his children and friends, without demanding or receiving of them any important compensation for his Services, except his necessary Subsistence.
Sworn to and declared in Open Court on the 27th } Joseph Coward day of July AD. 1820-- } Before } } } Wm. J. Bowne } Schedule of all and singular the Real and Personal Estate of Joseph Coward, refered to in this annexed affidavit -- [[Viz to ??]] Real Estate - None Personal Estate, } except necessary } None wearing apparel, }
July 27th 1820 Joseph Coward Joseph Coward
July Term 1820. No property no valuation - Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 on open Court J. Phillips Clk State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this eighteenth day of October eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Joseph Coward, aged about Sixty Six years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows that is to say as a private soldier or Dragoon in Count Polaski's Legion, continued therein one year agreeably to enlistment and obtained an honorable discharge, which was afterward lost as set forth in his original declaration dated April 5th 1818 - And on which he obtained a Pension Certificate, No. 96. and I do Solemnly Swear the I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule No real or personal estate whatever (except for necessary wearing apparel)
Joseph Coward
Declarant on his oath afsd further saith that he hath no trade or occupation, except that of a labourer and being a widower without a family (his children married or pursuing business for their own maintainance) he has for a number of years past lived with and amongst his children and friends, without demanding or receiving of them any important compensation for his Services, except his necessary Subsistence.
Sworn to and declared in Open } Court on the 18th day of October } Joseph Coward 1820. Before , } } W. J. Bowne } one of the Judges } of said Court } Joseph Coward COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Pension Request
Crum, Richard State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this 25th day of October 1824 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth, New Jersey proceeding according to the course of Common Law jurisdiction Richard Crum aged Sixty one years and upwards, resident in the said County who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit, in the Company of Capt. John Doughty and in the 2nd Regiment of New York Artillery commanded by Col. John Lamb - that his original Declaration is dated the 20th day of November 1818. And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Declarant further saith that his occupation is that of a fisherman, and is in tolerable health, though in some measure debilitated by a rupture, troublesome at times, has to wear a Spring - has five in family besides himself, to wit, Elizabeth his wife aged fifty Seven and upwards quite infirm has a [[??]] disease which prevents her almost altogether from Contributing towards her Support, has been under a Doctors hands for Several years and at considerable expense - his daughter Elizabeth aged eighteen in good health and able to contribute towards a Support - Sara fourteen years of age able to contribute towards a Support - Rebecca twelve years able to contribute towards a Support - One grand child about two years of age not able to contribute towards Support -
Sworn to and declared on the 25th day of October Eighteen hundred and twenty four in Open Court at Freehold New Jersey Before us } Richard Crum John Hull } William Lloyd } Judges of W. J. Bowne } said Court
October Term 1824. The Court Value the property contained in the annexed Schedule of Richard Crum at four hundred and twenty Seven Dollars and ninety six cents - And after deducting the debts therein Set forth there remains a balance in his hands of Eighty two Dollars and forty Six cents - Done in Open Court this 25th day of October AD. 1824.
William Lloyd } John Hull } Judges Wm. J. Bowne } Statement of the Real & personal Estate of Richard Crum residing on Long Branch in the County of Monmouth, together with an abstract of the debts due by him taken this 25th October 1824 - Real property - Valuation of, The house & lot whereon he now lives containing 13 Acres $250.00 Incumbered by Mortgage to the amot. of 114.00 $136.00 A house & lot purchased of Joseph McKnight $400.00 Also encumbered by Mortgage to the amot. of 256.00 144.00 Personal Estate, - Inventory of with Valuation annexed 1 Horse $20.00 2 Cows @ $12. 24.00 A ten year old heifer 7.50 two last Spring Calves $3. each 6.00 2 hogs @ $6. each 12.00 2 Small pigs $1. 2.00 A Lot of poultry 1.50 $73.00
1 Desk $2.50 1 Small Ditto 1.50 1 Dining Table $3. 1 Breakfast Do. $2.00 5.00 18 Chairs,some of them of small value 6.00 2 Iron pots & 1 small one 2.50 1 large Iron kettle 2.00 2 Dish kettles 6/- 1.50 A lot of Crockery Ware 2.50 2 old hogsheads 50¢ 1.00 3 Meal Barrels 50¢ 1.50 2 Milk pans 9¢ .18 1 Tea kettle 50¢ ---And-Irons $2.00 2.50 1 Shovel & Tongs .75 2 Stone pots @ 1/6 .37½ 1 old Cup-board 2.00 3 Trammels $1.50 3 pewter platters $1.50 3.00 5 pewter plates 12¢ .60 2 Looking Glasses 2.00 37.40½ Carried forward $390.40½ Brot. forward $390.40½ 2 Stands $2.00 1 Lot of Books $7. $9.00 ½ Dozen knives & forks 75c 9 Spoons 37¢ 1.12 1 Frying pan 37½¢ 1 Grid Iron 18¢ .55½ 2 Washing Tubs 90¢ 1 old Stone Barrel $1.00 1.90 3 pails 75c 1 Brass kettle $1.00 1.75 2 old Chests 75¢ 1 half Bushel measure 37¢ 1.12 4 new flour Barrels - 50¢ 3 Brass hoes 75¢ 1.25 1 Coffee pot 25¢ 2 Grubbing hoes 50¢ .75 A lot of Tin Cups 37¢ - 3 oil Jugs 50¢ .87 1 pair Candle moulds 25¢ 4 Tin Basons 50¢ .75 6 Queens Ware plates 75¢ 1 oval Dish 25¢ 1.00 1 Narrow Axe 50¢ 1 Broad ditto 75¢ 1.75 1 hand saw 25¢ 2 augres 37¢ .62 1 Square .12 1 horse waggon 8.00 1 old plough $2. 1 old harrow 50¢ 2.50 1 Fishing Skiff 5.00 37.55½ Total Value of all his property $427.96
Abstract of Debts due by him Due to James Jelins [[Personal Loan ??]] $65.00 Elisha Lippincott 15.00 John Lippincott 15.00 William Brinley 36.00 James West 10.0 Chulkley White per Note 25.00 Joseph McKnight Do. 33.00 Joseph Parker 5.00 Joseph Lafetra 4.00 Jacob Corlies 2.50 Alexr. MacGregor 135.00 $345.50 $82.46 [[Neat ??]] Balance remaining after paying his debts according to the best of his judgment & knowledge agreeably to the above Statement is $82.46 Richard Crum Monmouth Pleas Oct. Term 1824 Declaration and Schedule of Richd. Crum a Revolution- ary Pensioner
Filed October 25th 1824
Wm Ten Eyck Clk State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty Sixth day of July 1826, personally appeared Richard Crum in open Court being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County being a resident in the said County aged Sixty three and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to Law does on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820 That he the said Richard Crum, enlisted for and during the Revolutionary war about the year Seventeen hundred and eighty in the State of New York in the Company commanded by Captain John Doughty in 2nd Artillery Regiment, commanded by Col. Lamb in the line of the State of New York on the Continental establishment; That he continued to Serve in the said Company until peace and the discharge of the Army when he was discharged from Service oat West Point in the State of New York - That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present that his name is not on the roll of any State except New York - That he has heretofore applied for a pension but rejected on account the amount of property - And in pursuance of the Act of the 1. May 1820, I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818; And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income (cannot exhibit any Schedule, as I have not any property to be enumerated therein.)
That since the 18th March 1818 the following changes have been made in my property - Home & Lot of Land of [[4 1/2 ??]] Acres which were sold 11 February 1826 at Sheriffs Sale to Alexander MacGregor for four hundred and forty five dollars - Horse & waggon Sold for about five dollars - Won Cow for about five dollars and Sundry other articles the residue of my personal property including all I had for about Seven dollars all bought by Alexander MacGregor.
Declarant further says on oath that his Occupation is that of a fisherman though not able to pursue it a formerly on account of infirmities - has four in family residing with him, his wife aged about fifty nine, not able to do any business has been constantly Sick for Several years past, daughter Rebecca aged fourteen years in good health and able to contribute towards her Support - grand Son John Crum ten years old good health - Sarah Crum his daughter aged Sixteen years in good health able to contribute towards her Support -
Sworn to and declared in Open Court at Freehold New Jersey on this twenty Sixth day of July Eighteen hundred and twenty Six } Richard Crum before me }
Wm. I. Conley Judge Ss. Court
By the Court 26 July 1826, It appears to the Satisfaction of the Court that the said Richard Crum did serve in the Revolutionary War as Stated in the preceding Declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine Months under on a engagement on the Continental establishment.
Wm. I. Conley Judge P. Court
I John J Ely high sheriff of the County of Monmouth New Jersey do hereby certify that I did on 11th February 1826 Sell the goods & chattels and real Estate of Richard Crum to Alexander MacGregor on a Judgment and execution at the suit said McGregor against said Crum - Given under my hand this 26th day July 1826. John J. Ely Sheriff State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } Alexander MacGregor a resident of said County being duly Sworn Says that he is well acquainted with Richard Crum and that said Crum became indebted to him from time to time for Eight years past for money lent and for merchandize sold him from time to time, on account of which judgment was obtained in 1825 for about two hundred dollars - Deponent further says that he believes that all the articles which constituted the said debt were applied for the exclusive use and benefit of the said Richard Crum - and further that the said Richard Crum owes debts to the knowledge of this deponent which will consume the balance of the purchase money for all his property both real and personal, which was purchased by him and sold by virtue of his Judgment by John J. Ely Esq, Sheriff of Monmouth County for the aforesaid debt.-- Subscribed & Sworn to this } 26 day July 1826 } Alexn MacGregor before me
W. J. Bowne Judge Monmouth Pleas Monmouth Pleas July Term 1826 Declaration of Richd. Crum & on ap- plication for a pension
Filed 27 July 1826.
Wm Ten Eyck Clk Wm. I. Conley State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty eighth day of April AD 1829, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County Richard Crum, aged Sixty Six and upwards and who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and the 1st May 1820. And that he the said Richard Crum enlisted for the term of One year about the year 1778, in the State of New York in the Company Commanded by Capt. William Cooley in the Staff department Commanded by Col. Hughes in the line of the State of New York on the Continental establishment; that he continued to Serve in the said Corps until the full end and term of one year, when he again enlisted in the same Company for one year and served out his time when he was discharged from the said service and corps at Kings Ferry in the State of New York - Declarant further says that he again enlisted for and during the continuance of the War about the year 1780. in the State of New York in the Company Commanded by Capt John Doughty in the regiment of Artilery Commanded by Col. John Lamb in the line of the State of New York on the Continental establishment; that he continued to Serve in the Said Corps until peace was declared when he was discharged from the said Service in the State of New York at West Point Fort - Declarant was not in any important battle but in Several Skirmishes - That he has no other evidence now in his power of his said Services - And in pursuance of the act of the 1st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed.
Schedule of Declarants property - One Cow - One old horse spavin in both hind legs - 2 hogs - 2 pigs - 13 old chairs - 2 pair shovel & tongs - 2 pair andirons - frying pan - 1 griddle - 1 Tea Kettle - 2 Iron Pots - 2 Iron Kettles - 2 tables - 1 Stand - 1 chest & writing desk - 3 trammels - 1 washing tub 1 wheelbarrow - a one horse waggon - 1 Sett old Single [[gun ??]] - old barrels - 10 knives and forks - 1 Gun 18 Dishes and plates - 10 cups and Saucers Some bottles - Some other Small articles of little or no value - one plough - one corn harrow - ½ dozen spoons - No real estate -
Richard Crum
Declarants occupation is that of a fisherman and is not able to attend to it as formerly from age and infirmity - is afflicted with rheumatism - has three in family residing with him, his wife Elizabeth aged sixty One and upwards totally incapacitated from contributing toward a Support has been confined to her bed for many years past - his daughter Rebecca aged Seventeen capable of Contributing to her Support - his grand son John Crum aged twelve years capable of Contributing toward his Support - That he is the same Richard Crum, who heretofore applied for a pension and was rejected.
Subscribed and Sworn } to in open Court the } Richard Crum day & year first above written - before } me W. J. Bowne } Declaration of Richd Crum a Soldier of the Revolution
April Term 1829 The Court value the property contained in the within Sched- ule at Sixty Seven dollars and thirty cents
Jehu Patterson Filed 2nd May 1829 Clk
J W Ten Eyck COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Pension Request
Davison, Jacob District of New Jersey Sessions Courts of Common Pleas and General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held in at Freehold in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey - July Term 1820.
On this twenty sixth day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, Jacob Davison, aged upwards of sixty two years, resident in the Said County of Monmouth, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare, that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows, that is to say, as a private Soldier or Dragoon in Count Polaski's Legionary Corps, continued there in upward of nine months and was afterward discharged therefrom as unfit for duty in consequence of a wound he received by the accidental fall of his horse, as stated in his original declaration dated October 4th 1819, and corroborating Documents accompanying the same, and on which he obtained his pension certificate No. 15,337 of that Date.
And I do Solemnly Swear , that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time, by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
The Declarant on his Said Oath, further Saith that he is in the occupation of a labourer, and hath for some years past lived with Samuel G. Wright Esq., and being incapable of doing much work hath demanded or received little or no compensation, except his necessary subsistence - he further saith, that his wife, aged upwards of fifty years, hath also resided, and doth still reside in the family of said S. G. Wright as a Domestic on moderate wages; and that he hath no others family than his said wife.
Sworn to & declared } in Open Court this 26th day } Jacob Davison of July A.D. 1820. - } Before }
Wm. J. Bowne Schedule of the Real & Personal Estate (necessary clothing & bedding excepted) of Jacob Davison, late Soldier of the Continental Army on the Revolutionary War - viz
No Real Estate
Personal Estate - None, except one Note of Hand against Lewis Perrine for one hundred Dollars. This money was loaned out of the Pension money lately received in order that the accumulating Interest might Serve to aid the Scanty means of myself & wife for the subsistence in our advancing old age and I Stand indebted to different persons upward of twenty five dollars.
July 26th 1820 Jacob Davison Jacob Davison
July Term 1820. --- The Court value the property set forth in the within Schedule at Seventy five dollars.
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 in open Court
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Pension Request
Eldridge, John State of New Jersey Monmouth County Thomas Shepherd of said County & of full age being duly Sworn according to law on his oath says that, he was well acquainted with Rebecca Eldridge widow of John Eldridge decd.; that she was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and died at her residence in the township of Middletown County of Monmouth & State aforesaid on the fourteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand and Eight Hundred forty nine - and that she left the following children her Surviving viz. Elias Eldridge, Marian Humphrey widow of Elijah Humphrey, John Eldridge and George Eldridge.
Sworn to & Subscribed } in Open Court at } Thomas Shepherd Freehold this 18th } day of September 1850 } } Judge }
Wm. Spader Affidavit of Thomas Shepherd Esq
In Matter of Pension of Rebecca Eldredge
Filed Oct. 1st 1850 Clk
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Pension Request
Hays, William State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } Personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Monmouth Daniel Hays who being duly Sworn deposeth and Saith that William Hays a pensioner of the United States died on the 26th day of July 1836, and that there is no widow, child or children of this William Hays now living.
Sworn and Subscribed } in open Court - } Daniel Hays Sept. 12th 1836 } Judge
William Lloyd Monmouth Pleas In Matter of } Affidavit Pension of } of Wm. Hayes } Danl. Hayes
Filed Sept. 15 1836
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Hier, Hendrick
State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this Eleventh day of September eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record and a Special Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth Hendrick Hier aged about fifty six years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Capt. Elias Longstreet's Company and in the 1st Jersey Regiment commanded by Col. Hines as 1st. and by Col. Ogden as 2nd and that his original declaration is dated the thirteenth day of April, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (5311.) And I do Solemnly Swear the I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - Passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.--
Schedule 1.Lot of ground and House thereon - Lot 40 feet front 100. do in rear - 9 chairs - 1 writing Desk - 3. Tables - 1. Small looking glass - 1 pair Andirons, Shovel and tongs - 2.Iron Kettles 1.Iron Pot - 1.Tea Kettle - 2.Tubs - 2.Pails - 2 Trammels - 1.pair Kitchen Andirons - 1.horse fourteen Years old - 2 hogs - 1.ax 1 Spade - 1 Dung fork - 1 hay fork - Lot of old trumpery - knives & forks - crockery and Dresser -
I am indebted on my real Estate One hundred and Eighty Dollars.
And further this Declarant Saith that his family Consists of his wife Sarah aged about Sixth three years, inform and not capable of Supporting herself - his Daughter Ellen aged about twenty nine years, capable of Supporting herself - 2.grand children - to wit - One boy maned John West aged Six Years not capable of Supporting himself - One girl named Sarah West, about eight years of age not capable of earning a living & lastly himself who has no occupation, but is capable of Supporting himself alone. -
Sworn to and declared } Hendrick Hier in open Court on this 11th } day of September 1820 - } Before } } } Wm. J. Bowne - One } of the Judges } of said Court Hendrick Hier
The Court value the property contained in the within Schedule at Eighty five dollars and twenty five Cents. 11 Sept. 1820.
Jehu Patterson COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Jeffrey, Humphrey State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this Twenty sixth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Humphrey Jeffrey, aged fifty nine years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit, in Captain John Burrow's Company and in the Jersey Regiment commanded by Col. David Forman and afterward in Col. Spencers Regiment - And that his original declaration is dated the twentieth day of April, eighteen hundred eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (9.23.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 1.Cow - 2. hogs or shots - 1.old Small Boat - 2 pair of Oyster Tongs - 1.Clam rake - 1 old ax - 1.old hoe, 1 mowing Sythe broken - other articles that I had for keeping house have all been Sold from me by the Sheriff - Humphrey Jeffery
This Declarant further Saith that he has no particular occupation, but that he Oysters and Clams principally for a Support, but is in a bad State of health, and not able to Support himself & family by his labours - And that his family consists of his wife Anne aged about fifty five in a debilitated State of health and not able to do much for a Support - his Son Taber C. Jeffery about twenty four years of age in bad health, has been under the Doctors hands for Several months past - his Son Barton aged about nineteen, Capable of Supporting himself and Robert aged about fourteen, not healthy - a Daughter Eliza - Emaline and Mary - Eliza aged twenty two years Sickly, & not able to Support herself - the other two Daughters Emaline aged Seventeen, Mary aged twelve years, both afflicted with diseases and not able to do but little towards a Support - and lastly two grand children - Lueza Ann aged about 2 years - & Orlando four months old -
Sworn to & declared in } Open Court this 26th day of } Humphrey Jeffrey July AD. 1820 } Before } } Wm. J. Bowne } Humphrey Jeffrey
July Term 1820. - The Court value the property ennumerat- ed in the within Schedule at thirty eight Dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 in open Court
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Johnson, Henry State of New Jersey - Monmouth County Sessions: On this 27th day of April eighteen hundred and twenty four, personally appeared in open Court, the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County and being a Court of Record Henry Johnson aged Sixty eight and upwards, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare, that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit, in the Company of Captain Samuel Henry in the 2nd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. John N. Cummings - that his original declaration is dated fifth May, Eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is 4.400 - And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day March 1818. And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed.
Schedule 47 Acres poor Land, Dwelling House thereon 18 by 20 feet - Stable for Cow and hen house $300.00 1.Cow - 8.Sheep and One hog 20.00 2.Old tables - 9.old chairs - 2 Pots - 1 Kettle 2.00 1.Tea Kettle - One frying pan .75 1.dozen tea cups 2 Saucers, 1.Sugar bowl, ½ doz. tea Spoons - ½ dozen plates, 2 milk pans & coarse ware 1.00 $323.75 Amt. brought forward $323.75 Old Shovel and tongs and Andiron .75 1.Small Looking Glass .12 ½ One old Gun - One old Loom & Tack line 5.00 One half of a Skiff - One old Ax - 4 fowls 4.50 Some old books - One chest - One churn 1.00 2.old Pails - ½ dozen knives & forks 1.00 2.old barrels and One old Tub .10 2.Smoothing Irons - 2.old Candlesticks .50 $336.72 ½ Debts due and owing to Sundry per- Dedn. of Debt 60.00 sons to the amount of Sixty Dollars $276.72 ½
Declarant further Saith that his Occupation is that of a Cordwinder, but Says he cannot pursue it for want of eyesight - has only two in family his wife Sarah aged Sixty nine Years & Some Months, not able to contribute to her Support being afflicted with the Rheumatism and himself aged and infirm and not able to contribute towards a Support by labour.
Sworn to and declared in } Open Court on the 27th day of } Henry Johnson April A.D. 1824 before } me - One of } } W.J. Bowne } the Judges of the Monmouth } Pleas } Monmouth Pleas April Term 1824 Declaration & Schedule of Henry Johnson a Revolutionary Soilder under the Restrictive Act of May 1820.
The Court value the property contained in the within Schedule of Henry Johnson after de- ducting debts at two hun- dred and Seventy Six dol- lars and Seventy two & an half cents - 27 April 1824. -- Done in Open Court Jehu Patterson
Filed 30 April 1824
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Johnston, Philip (Col.) Monmouth County Inferior Court of Common Pleas Of the Term of September AD 1855
State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this Eleventh day of September AD 1855 personally appeared in open Court William Lloyd Esquire and Daniel B Ryall Citizens and residents of Said County who being severally and respectively duly Sworn in open Court according to Law severally and respectively depose & say that they were acquainted with Col. Philip Johnston by tradition and reputation, that he was killed at the Battle of Long Island N York in the year 1776; that he had three children, one of them Elizabeth Johnston is now dead, and by reputation and from ones own personal knowledge for many Years Martha Ann Johnston intermarried with Caleb Lloyd Esq., and that said Lloyd is now dead, and that Maria Johnston intermarried with Joseph Scudder, Esq. now deceased and that from long acquaintance with them they the said Co. Philip Johnstones children above named always bore the character of being the only legitimate heirs at Law in fee of their Father Col. Philip Johnston who was Killed at the Battle of Long Island in 1776 during the revolutionary War.--
Sworn & Subscribed in open William Lloyd Court this day & Term above Daniel B. Ryall written
Martin Ryerson Judge Monmouth Pleas } In the matter of } Affidavit Maria Scudder & } To Martha Ann Lloyd } obtain Sving heirs } Bounty of } Law Col. Philip Johnston } decd. }
Filed 11 Sept. 1855
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Karney, Gilbert State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty fifth day of July Eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, Gilbert Karney, aged about Sixty Seven years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Tipton's Company and in the 15th Virgina Regiment, commanded by Col. Morgan and that his original Declaration is dated the twenty fifth day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (8.428.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 3.Empty Barrels valued } 1 hay rake, valued at 1.Dozen Knives & forks do } 1 Ditching Shovel & 1 Spade 1.Small Box 2 Razors } 2.Swamp hoes and Shaving Box " } 2.Axes 1.Lot earthen Ware } 1.Pail & furkin 1.Butter ladle & Cup " } 1.Pie Pan 1.Pitcher & dish " } 1.Log 1.Lot Books " } Poultry 1.do Crockery " } 1 Stack of hay 1.Broom & Basket " } Corn Potatoes & Beans 1.pair Iron Andirons " } 1.Decanter & 2 tumblers } Gilbert Karney And further Saith he is a labourer and is not able to obtain a Support, has in family residing with him, his wife named Ruth, aged about fifty years and is as capable as women usually are at her time of life to obtain a Support.
Sworn to and Declared in Open his Court on the 25th day of July Gilbert X Karney A.D. 1820. Before mark
attempted to Sign his name but could not intelligibly
Wm. J Bowne Gilbert Karney
July Term 1820. The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at 13.97 Dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820 J. Phillips Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Lewis, David State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, Daniel Lewis aged about fifty eight years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain Thomas Forman's Company and in the 5th Jersey Regiment commanded by Col. Spencer afterwards in Captain Jonathan Holme's Company and in the 2nd Jersey Regiment then commanded by Col. Barber, and that his original Declaration is dated the 3rd day of April, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (17.186.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - Passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income, whatsoever -
Declarant further saith that he has not any Occupation, and is not able to pursue any kind of business to obtain a Support; has no family -
Sworn to & declared in Open Court } his on the 25th day of July 1820. -- } Daniel X Lewis Before } Mark } Wm. J. Bowne } Daniel Lewis
July Term 1820. No property
JehJehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820
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Luyster, John P. State of New Jersey Monmouth County Sessions Personally appeared before the inferior Court of Common Pleas holden at Freehold in and for Said county of Monmouth on this Second day of May AD Eighteen hundred and forty nine William Morford who being duly sworn according to law on his oath Saith that John P Luyster a pensioner of the United states at the rate of Sixty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum was a resident of the County and State aforesaid and died in the Township of Middletown in Said County on the eleventh day of September AD Eighteen hundred and forty eight and that he left a widow Anna Luyster now surviving him the Said John P Luyster deceased & now in Said County residing.
Sworn to & Subscribed } in open Court this Second } William Morford day of May AD } eighteen hundred and forty nine } } } } J. T. Lawrence } Affidavit of Wm Morford on Pension for John P Luyster
Filed May 2nd 1849
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Malcolm, Hugh State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Hugh Malcom, aged about Seventy years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain William's Company and in the 6th Maryland Regiment, Commanded by Col. Williams - And that his original declaration is dated the 28th day of April, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (16,001.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 1.Cow valued at $ } 3.Tea Cups valued at $ 2.Chairs " " } 1.½ Gall: Jar --- 2.Iron Pots " " } 2.qt.Bottles ---- 1. Spider " " } 1.Junk Bottle --- 1.pair Tongs " " } 1.½ Gall: Jug --- 2.Water Pails " " } 1.Cradle ------1.Washing Tub " " } 1.Razor ------1.Milk Pan " " } 1.Milk Cup ------1.Tin Pail " " } 1.Sugar Bowl ---- 3.Milk Pans " " } 1.Spade ------4.Earthen Plates " " } 1.Small Bowl ---- 1.Table " " } Hugh Malcom
The Declarant further Saith he is a labourer and is not capable of pursuing it Sufficiently to Support himself and family, that his family consists of his wife Elizabeth aged about forty eight Years, Capable of contributing to her Support in the family, his daughters Rachel about nine Years old, Elizabeth four Years old, Son Daniel one Year old, not capable of Contributing to their Support
Sworn to and declared in Open Court on the twenty fifth day of July Hugh Malcom AD. 1820 Before
} Judge } of the Wm. J. Bowne } afsd. Court Hugh Malcom
July Term 1820 It is the opinion of the Court that the value of the property, contained in the within Schedule is Twenty Six Dollars ---
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1829
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McGee, Daniel State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, Daniel McGee, aged about fifty eight years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain William Ferguson's Company and in the 4th Regiment of Pennsylvania Artilery, Commanded by Col. Thomas Proctor -And that his original declaration is dated the Eleventh day of April, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (3.064) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818.
And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than about three Dollars due on Book acct. My occupation is that of a Ship Carpenter, but not able to pursue it to obtain a Support being infirm - and that my family consists of my wife Sarah aged about forty years infirm and not able to Support herself, my wife's Daughter named Sarah Ann aged about nine years --
Sworn to and declared in Open } Daniel McGee Court on the 25th day of July } AD. 1820. Before } } } Wm. J. Bowne Daniel McGee
July Term1820 The Court value the property within ennu- merated at three dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1829
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Megahon, Michael State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } On this twenty sixth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, Michael Megahon, aged about Sixty five years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Talbert's - Company and in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment Commanded by Col. Walter Stewart, and that his original declaration is dated the twenty eighth day of March Eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (55.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War " passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 4.Chairs, Valued at $ } 1.Drapes " " } 1.old flour Barrel vald at $ 1.Tea Kettle " " } 1.Dog 2.Small Kettles " " } 1.pair Shovel & Tongs 1.Water Pail " " } 1.Trammel 1.Small Dish Tub " " } 1.Ax 3.Dishes & 6 plates " " } 1.Skillet 1.Small looking glass " " } his 1. Meal Barrel " " } Michael X Megahon mark
And further saith that his occupation is that of a common labourer, is now infirm and unable to pursue labour Sufficient to obtain a Support, and that his family consists of himself, wife Leah about Sixty four Years old, not able to contribute much to her Support ---
Sworn to and declared in Open Court on the 26th day of July A.D. 1820 Before } } Wm. J. Bowne Michael Megahon
July Term1820 The Court value the property within ennumerated in the within Schedule at $7.47
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820
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Mitchel, Richard State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twelfth day of December Eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record and a Special Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Richard Mitchel, aged about Eighty one - years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Burrow's Company and in the 7th Jersey Regiment Commanded by Col. David Forman and that his original declaration is dated the twenty Second day of May eighteen hundred and Eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (5340) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War - " passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 1.Weavers Loom 3.Chairs 2 Stone Pots [[words illegible]] 1.pair Steelyard 3.Dishes 5.Shuttels 1.Table 3.Jugs 5 Spoons 1.pair Temples 1.Tea Kettle 1.Pail 1.Tub 2 rattles 1.Spider 2.Barrels 2 Trammels 1.pair Tongs 1.chest, 1.Bed 1 Gridiron 1.Pot 1 hatchet 12 Weaver Spools 1.do
his Richard X Mitchel mark
Declarant further Saith that he is a weaver by trade, but on account of his advanced age and infirmity is almost rendered unable to weave or do any other kind of labour towards a Support - and that he has in family residing with him Six besides himself his Son Richard aged about thirty eight, capable of earning his living, his Daughter Margaret aged about forty, capable of contributing towards a Support - also Sarah his daughter aged about forty two, capable of Supporting herself - his grand Daughter Mary Cure, aged about twenty is lame and not able to earn a living 2 grand children Michael Cure aged about five Years and John Cure aged about nine months
Sworn to and declared his in open Court on the 12th Richard X Mitchel day of December 1820. mark before Wm. J. Bowne, one of the Judges of Said Court Richard Mitchel
12 Dec. 1820 The Court value the property contained in the within Schedule at Sixteen Dollars
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Norkett, Dennis State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss } On this Seventeenth day of October, eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Dennis Norkett aged about Sixty Six years - a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows, in Captain Laurence Oliver's Company and in one of the Congress regiments, commanded by Moses Hazen, Brigadier General and that his original Declaration is dated the eighth day of June, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (4.908.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled, "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule A Life estate in a House & Lot, containing 11 acres poor Land 1.Cow - 1.hog - 1.Pig - 6.old chairs - 2 iron Pots - 1 Kettle - 1.Tea Kettle - 2.old Tables - Shovel, tongs and Andirons - 6 plates - 3. bowls 6.Cups & Saucers, milk Pot, Sugar Dish - 1.Tea Pot - 2.earthen dishes 1 milk Pan, 2 Stone Pots, 1.Spider, 1 Pail, 1.Churn, 1 Meal Chest, one Pail. 3 Baskets, 1 grubbing hoe, 1 shovel, 1 spade 1 Pitchfork, 1 rake, 2 axes, Beetle & wedges, 1 Spinning wheel, 1 reel, 1.Sikle 3. Barrels, 1 Small looking glass 1.Bellows, 2 Smoothing irons, 1 Candlestick, 1 pair Snuffers, 1 trammel. 1.old Skiff - one Tub, 6 knives and forks, 1 Knife box, bread tray, 2 Saws, 2 Augers, 3 gimblets, 2 old Bibles, 4 small books, 1 drawing knife Nail hammer, brush, Shaving articles, 2 pitchers, old coffee Pot - 2 jugs milk strainer 7.Bushels of corn, 4 old Spoons, 10 Bushels Potatoes, tin [[Blicks ??]], 1 Shaving horse, 3 fowls, some small chickens, tea Canister, 1 Small mug, 2 Eel Pots, 2 Oyster Tongs, 1.wooden Bowl, 1 small Mortar, 1 old broad hoe ---
his Dennis X Norkett mark
Declarant further saith that his occupation is that of a mason, but is not able to pursue it at all for a living - And that he has 3.in family, to wit, his wife named Anne aged about fifty four in good health capable of contributing to her Support, a grand son named William Van Note [[Esturrip??]], about twelve years old, capable of contributing towards his Support in Some measure, & himself ---
Sworn to and declared } his in open Court on this 17th day } Dennis X Norkett of October 1820. before me } mark } one of } Wm. J Bowne the Judges of} Said Court} Dennis Norkett
October Term 1820. The Court value the property mentioned in the within Schedule at Seventy five dollars ---
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Pease, Jonathan State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Jonathan Pease, aged about Sixty nine years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Ross's -- Company and in the 3rd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Elias Dayton And that his original declaration is dated the twenty fifth day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (8.882) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule No real or personal property, no Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor any income nor have I any family -- has due on Book acct. about ten Dollars. --- Declarant Saith he is incapable of pursuing labour for a Support, has no particular Occupation. ---
Sworn to & declared } in open Court this 25th day of July } Jonathan Pease 1820. Before } } } Wm. J. Bowne }
Jonathan Pease
July Term 1820. The Court value the property contained in the within Schedule at Ten Dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 on open Court
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Peterson, Abraham State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Abraham Peterson, aged about Seventy Six years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Ross's Company and in the 3rd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Elias Dayton - and that his original declaration is dated the 23rd day of May, Eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (5.339.)
And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule No real or personal property his Abraham + Peterson mark
And further this Declarant Saith that he has no occupation, is rendered unable form bodily infirmity to follow any business to obtain a Support - and that he has not any family --
Sworn to & declared in Open Court this } his 25th day of July AD. 1820. } Abraham + Peterson Before } mark } Wm. J. Bowne }
Abraham Peterson
July Term 1820. No property
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 on open Court
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Poland, John State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twenty fifth day of July, eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth John Poland, aged about Sixty Six years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows to wit in Captain Henry Luce's Company and the 2nd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Shreves - and that his original declaration is dated the 20th day of April Eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (17.33.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 31 Land 34 /100 Acres Vald., at } 1.Meal & 1Leach Tub do Vald. at 2.Cows Valued at } 1.Soap Tub " " 8.Sheep do do } 3 Tables " " 1.hog " " } 4.Stone Pots & One Chest " " 1.Shoat " " } 2.Wheels & 1 Reel " " 1.broad hoe " " } 7.old Barrels " " 1.old Plough " " } 2.Iron Wedges " " 2.Casks & Some lime " " } 2 Cupboard " " 1.Muck fork " " } 2.Water pails " " 1.Grubbing hoe " " } 1.looking Glass " " Lot old Iron " " } 2 Iron Pots " " } 1.Grid Iron " " } 1.Griddle " " 1.Tea Kettle, Vald. } 1pair Smoothing Irons, Vald. 1.pair Andirons " } 1.do Steelyards " Shovel & Tongs " } Candle mould " 1.tin Boiler " } 1 Churn " 1.do Pail " } old Baskets " 6.Glass Bottles " } 2.Bibles & 1 hymn book " 1.Tea Set " } 1.hand Piggin " 1.Reeler " } 6.Common & 1 Arm chair " 1.Washing Tub " } his John + Poland mark
And further Saith that his occupation was that of a weaver, but being now blind is altogether incapable of pursuing any business whereby to obtain a Support, and that his family consists of himself, his wife named Sarah aged about fifty two years, who is not capable of doing much for a Support, and a Son named Barnes Bennet Poland, about twelve Years old, capable of obtaining a Support ----
Sworn to and declared in open } his Court on the 25th day of July } John X Poland 1820. Before } mark } Wm. J. Bowne John Poland
July Term 1820. The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at Two hundred and twenty Seven Dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820
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Quay, John State of New Jersey Monmouth County Ss. On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth John Quay, aged about Seventy years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows: first in Captain Isaac Bell's Company and afterwards in Captain Nell's Company and in the 4th Virginia Regiment, commanded first by Col. Adam Stevens, afterwards by Col. Lawson and that his original declaration is dated the Ninth day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is 5-362. And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule No Real or personal estate (except an old Superannuated black woman, about Sixty four Years old)
And further that I have no particular occupation, never learned a trade, am now infirm, have a lame hand and am altogether unable to obtain a Support by labour -
I have in family besides myself four, to wit, my wife Agness, about Sixty two Years old, Betty (the old black woman above named) Harriet a black girl aged about nineteen, and Frank a black Boy about fifteen, the Said Harriet and Frank have been lent to myself & wife by two of our relations to enable us to keep house.
Sworn to and declared } in Open Court on the 26th } John Quay day of July AD. 1820. --- } Before }
Wm. J. Bowne John Quay
July Term 1820. It is the opinion of the Court that the property ennumerated in the within Schedule is not of any value.
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820 J. Phillips Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Reed, Henry State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Sessions } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, Henry Reed, aged about Sixty eight years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Burrows's Company and in Col Oliver Spencers Regiment New Jersey line - And that his original declaration is dated the 11th day of May eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (17.305.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 1.Bilstead Table, 6. chairs - one dough Trough, 1 Crane 2.Trammels, Shovel & Tongs 1 pair Andirons - 2 Pots - 1 Spider - 1 Barrel 2 Tubs - 2 Axes - Beetle & wedges 2 hoes - a Small Lot of Crockery and a little old lumber of no value - Henry Reed
This Declarant Saith that his occupation is that of a labourer, and that from bodily incapacity is unable to obtain a Support - and that his family consists of his wife Mary aged about Sixty Six Years infirm and unable to Support herself and his Daughter Mary aged about twenty six Years and is capable of contributing to her Support.
Sworn to and declared } on Open Court this 25th day } Henry Reed of July 1820 - Before } } } Wm. J.Bowne Henry Reed
July Term 1820 -- The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at $16.85.
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820. J. Phillips Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Rhea, David State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twentieth day of October eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, Aaron Davis, a resident of Sd. County of full age a person authorized to take care of David Rhea, a resident of Said County and who is inscribed on the Pension List; Roll of the New Jersey Agency and who is at this time partially insane and incapable of attending Court and of taking an Oath - and that the said David Rhea has not any income, property, Securities or debts due to him nor has any person in trust for him the same or any part thereof other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed, to the best of my information, knowledge and belief --
Schedule of Said David Rhea's property produced to the Court by Said Aaron Davis, to wit, One old Chest, 1 pair Saddle Bags - One portmanteau - 3 old Books
Sworn to and declared in open } Court this twentieth day of October } Aaron Davis A.D. 1820. before me } Jehu Patterson } } one of the Judges of the } said Court } David Rhea
October Term 1820. The Court values the property ennumerated in the within Schedule two Dollars -----
Jehu Patterson State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twenty Sixth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, Aaron Davis of full age a person authorized to take care of David Rhea, a resident of Said County and who is inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the New Jersey Agency and who is at this time insane and incapable of taking an Oath -
Schedule of Said David Rhea's property produced to the Court by Said Aaron Davis, to wit, One old Chest, 1 pair Saddle Bags - One portmanteau - 3 old Books
Sworn to and declared } in open Court this twenty } Sixth day of July 1820. } Aaron Davis Before }
Wm. J. Bowne David Rhea
July Term 1820--- The Court value the property in the within Schedule at Two Dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 in open Court J. Phillips Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Rogers, Jesse for Renumeration for his schooner "Greyhound" destroyed 1813 State of New Jersey } Ocean County } Ss
Jesse Rogers the Petitioner named in the within Petition, being duly Sworn according to law on his oath did depose and say that the facts set forth in the within petition are true.
Sworn and subscribed } before me this 13 day of } Jesse Rogers February A. D. 1856. } } Charles W. [[Burnell ??]] } Justice of the peace }
State of New Jersey } County of Ocean ss } I William I. James Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County do hereby Certify that Charles W. [[Burnell ??]] whose genuine Signature appears above is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn that all his of official acts such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid county Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court at Toms River this fifteenth day of February AD 1856.
Wm. Imlay James Clerk To the Honorable, The Judges of the Court of Claims, of the United States.
YOUR Petitioner, Jesse Rogers, a resident of the township of Dover, in the County of Ocean (formerly in the County of Monmouth,) and State of New Jersey, aged eight-five years, most respectfully represents to your Honors, That your Petitioner is now a farmer in the said Township of Dover, in which occupation he has been engaged for the last thirty years; and that previously thereto he was a mariner, engaged in navigating vessels out of the waters of Tom's River and Barnegat Bay, in the then County of Monmouth, - now the County of Ocean, and State of New Jersey, - to New York, and other places. That, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and ten, your Petitioner, then a resident of Dover township, aforesaid, was Master and sole owner of the schooner called "The Greyhound." - that the said schooner had one deck and two masts, and that her length was fifty-nine feet, her breadth eighteen feet six inches; her depth, five feet, and that she measured forty-six and 60.95 tons, and that she was a square sterned schooner, had no galleries, and no head. That your petitioner, from the year A. D. one thousand eight hundred and ten, up to the month of March, in the year eighteen hundred and thirteen, was engaged with the said schooner called "The Greyhound." as Master and owner, in carrying Cord Wood and Pine Lumber from Tom's River and Barnegat Bay, aforesaid, to New York. That, about the month of March, in the year eighteen hundred and thirteen, your Petitioner had his schooner freighted with Pine Cord-Wood and Pine Lumber, lying at anchor in Barnegat Bay, ready to sail to New York - that the said Wood and Lumber, were there worth from $100 to $200, and that a detachment of men under Commodore HARDY, then a naval officer of the British Government, fired the said schooner, and the said schooner, together with her cargo of Wood and Lumber, were then and there burned to the water's edge, and the masts, rigging, sails, and furniture of the said schooner were all then and there burned and destroyed, and by the said burning, the hull of the said schooner was greatly injured, and was almost worthless - and that your Petitioner was thereby thrown out of employ, and greatly injured in his business. And your Petitioner further respectfully represents to your Honors that he has never before made application either to Congress, or to any of the Executive Departments of Government for any compensation for the burning of the said schooner and cargo, and that he has never received any remuneration for the same, either directly or indirectly. And your Petitioner further respectfully represents that the damage which your petitioner has sustained by the burning of the said schooner and cargo, as aforesaid, amounted at the time of the said burning, to at least the sum of two thousand dollars, and your Petitioner thinks, that in justice, he should be allowed that sum, together with interest on the same from the time of the said burning of the said schooner and cargo, up to the time of allowing this claim, if it might please your honors so to regard his claim. And your Petitioner respectfully requests your Honors to take the application under your consideration, and that a Commissioner may be appointed to take the evidence in the cause, and that the witnesses your Petitioner desires to have examined on his part, reside in the Counties of Ocean and Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey, and your Petitioner is now aged and infirm, and has always demeaned himself as a good citizen and is now much in want of means, and that your Petitioner is the sole owner of the claim above set forth.
JULY 25, 1855. COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Schanck, William State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twenty sixth day of July. eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth William Schanck, aged about Sixty two years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain William Wikoff's Company and in one of the 16th Jersey Regiments raised by order of Congress commanded by Col. David Forman and that his original declaration is dated the Eighteenth day of May eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (8.883) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 1.Spare bed & Bedding } 2.Shovels & Tongs 1.Table - 8.Chair - 2.Pots } 1.Kitchen table 1.Tea Kettle - 1 frying Pan } Sundry old articles 1.Gridiron - ½ doz. Cups and } not worth Specifying Saucers - 1.dozen Dishes - } of no value --- 1.hog - 1.Spade - 1.hoe } 2.Axes } Wm. Schenck
This Declarant saith that he does not follow any particular occupation, nor is he able to pursue bodily labour to obtain a Support - And that his family consists of his wife Mary ages about fifty two years, able to contribute to her Support in the family - his father aged about eighty eight years, blind and unable to do any thing for his Support - 1.grand Son, named William Henry Schanck, about two years old and one grand Daughter named Caroline Schanck, about Seventeen Years of age capable of Supporting herself - both Orphan Children, parents both dead --
Sworn to and Declared } in Open Court on the 26th } Wm. Schenck day of July 1820 } Before Wm. J. Bowne } Wm. Schanck
July Term 1820. The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at fifty two dollars and fifty cents.----
Jehu Patterson
Filed in Open Court 28th July 1820
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Smith, James State of New Jersey Monmouth County Ss: On this twenty fifth day of July, Eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth James Smith, aged about Sixty years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Burrows's Company and in the 4th Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. David Forman, And that his original declaration is dated the twenty Second day of April Eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (2.993.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule A One Story log House 15 by 16 feet,and a small log Kitchen adjoining; together with about thirty acres of land appertaining thereto, two Cows, two horses, a waggon and geers, Six chairs, two pine Tables, Six knives and forks, two pails, two tubs, Shovel and tongs, one axe, two hoes, one Plough, one old Sled, One Beetle and two wedges, 3.hogs One heiffer, one chest, three Barrels 1.hand Saw, 1.auger, 2 Iron Pots, 1.Spider, 2 trammels, 3 Earthen Pots 6 do Dishes 1.Coffee Pot, 1 Tea Pot, 6 Cups & Saucers 1.Churn, 1 pair Smoothing irons 3.Tin Pails, 6.pewter plates 1.Jug, 1cullender l5 harrow teeth, 1.griddel 1.Spade, 1 gridiron, 1 Musket, 10 Earthen plates, 3.Earthen Bowls, the 15th part of a Porpoise Seine & Boat, 2.Bee hives. --
his James + Smith mark James Smith
July Term 1820. The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule 3 at 296. /100 Dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820.
J. Phillips Clk State of New Jersey County of Monmouth Ss: On this twenty second day of April 1823, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of record proceeding according to the course of the common Law, having a Seal and being unlimited in point of amount in and for the said County of Monmouth, James Smith a resident of said County, aged about Sixty eight Years, who being first duly Sworn according to Law, does on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of the 18th of March 1818, the 1st May 1820, and 1st March 1823, that he the said James Smith, enlisted for the term of three Years on or about ---day of --- in the Year 1776 or 7 in the State of New Jersey in the Company commanded by Captain John Burrows, in the Regiment commanded by Col. David Forman in the Line of the State of New Jersey on the Continental establishment, that he continued to Serve in the Corps until the Year 1779 or1780--- when he was discharged from the said Service at Mindham Hutts, in the State of New Jersey. And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income.
Declarant says he has not any Real or personal property - Only some necessary clothing and bedding. Declarant says his occupation has always been that of a labourer, but that he is rendered altogether unable to pursue it for a Support, being inform and Subject to convulsion fits - has three residing with him in family. his wife Elizabeth Smith, aged about Sixty nine, infirm and unable to Support herself, his daughter Hannah Smith aged about twenty five Years, able to Support herself - his son Joseph Smith aged about twenty one years able to Support himself -- that since the exhibition of by first Schedule the following changes have been made in my property - (Declarant says he cannot at this time state precisely the property enumerated in his first Schedule, but that the same has been necessarily disposed of the the following manner - to pay pressing debts)
January 1822 One mare died --- 19th February " Sold the other mare to Edmund Lefetra for $20. in part payment of a debt due from me to him-- 1821.Sold One Cow to Jacob Knott for $10 Dollars for a debt due from me to him - 1821 August Sold One heifer to Wm. Hurley for five dollars for debt due from me to him - " Jacob Croxson obtained Judgment and Execution against me for about Sixteen dollars which was levied on my Porpoise Seine not yet sold. 1822 March 16. Sold to Jacob Smith One Cow for ten dollars - One Plough and one harrow - One Waggon old harness for twenty six Dollars - which went to pay debts due from me -
Declarant says he sold his Lot of Land to Jacob Smith for One hundred Dollars, which is to pay the following debt, to wit, forty Dollars due from him to Jacob Knott and Eighteen Dollars due to William Hurley also thirty Dollars due from me to John L. White and other small debts are due which will require more than the balance arising from the sale of the aforesaid Lot of Land to Jacob Smith
Subscribed & Sworn to in open } his Court at Freehold, N. Jersey this } James X Smith 22nd day April A.D. 1823. } mark before me Wm. J. Bowne One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth. Monmouth Pleas
April Term 1823. Affidavit of James Smith, a Soldier of the Revolutionary Army of the U.S. to enable him to be restored to the Pen- sion List of the U.S. under the Act of March 1823.
Filed 22nd April AD. 1823.--- Wm. Ten Eyck Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Stout, David Monmouth County } New Jersey to wit } David J. C. Rogers being duly Sworn deposeth and Saith that Daniel Stout late a Revolutionary Pensioner died on the 2nd day of September 1843. and left a widow named Anna Stout --
Sworn to & Subscribed before } the Court of Common Pleas of } David J C Rogers Said County in open Court } Oct. 17th 1843 }
John Headden Affidavit of D J C Rogers
Filed October 17 1843
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Stricker, Henry State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twenty Sixth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Henry Stricker,, aged about Sixty two years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain George Hubeley's Company and in the 12th Battalion of Pennsylvania commanded by Col. William Cook - And that his original Declaration is dated the third day of April, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (2.996.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 2.Tables Vald., at } 1.Pail 2.Washing Tubs " " } 1.Spinning Wheel 1.Pitchfork " " } 1.Spider 1.Grubbing hoe " " } 1.Spade ""} 1.pair Smoothing Irons " " } 2.old Barrels " " }
Henry Stricker
This Declarant Saith that his occupation is that of a Shoemaker, but from bodily infirmity is unable to pursue it to obtain a Support; and that his family consists of his wife named Sarah aged about fifty eight Years is capable of contributing to her Support in the family - his Son Philip about twenty Seven Years, capable of obtaining his Support, his Son Joseph, aged about twenty three capable of Supporting himself, and his grand daughter, Ann about nine Years of age, capable in some measure of contributing to her Support.
Sworn to and declared in Open } Henry Stricker Court on the 26th day of July } AD. 1820. Before } } Wm. J. Bowne } July Term 1820. The Court value the property, ennumerated in the within Schedule at $5.67 --- Jehu Patterson
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Swain, Aaron (Dr.) December the 16, 1783 I Do Hereby Certify that Doctor Aaron Swain Was Imployed by me as Commanding Officer at Toms River to take Care of the Above Mentioned Persons that were wounded at the Batel at that Place on March the 24: 1782 [[By me ??]] Elisha Walton Major of Monmouth Militia COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Thorne, Richard State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this Eleventh day of September eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Richard Thorne, aged about Sixty eight years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Nanangles Company and in the 1st Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Matthias Ogden. And that his original declaration is dated the thirtieth day of March eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (97.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule A Lot of pine land of about 5. Acres - not paid for and no title to be given until paid for - 1 Small house on the Same unfinished - One chaff Bed and Bedstead - One pair Young Steers - One Cow & Calf - 2 Pails - 1.Pitchfork 3.drawing knives - 2. pair Andirons - 1.Spider - 1.piepan 1.gun - 2 old axes - 1.hoe - 1 Small garden hoe - 1.howeling knife 1.howel - 2.Small adds's- 2 Compasses - 1 Meal Barrel 3.hives of bees - 1 old Desk - a patch Corn & Pumpkins
Richard Thorne
And further Declarant Saith that he is a Potter by Occupation, but has not pursued it ever for a Support and is not now at his advanced age and from bodily infirmity able to do much toward a Support and that his family consists of himself and wife Margaret, aged about Sixty Years, capable of contributing toward her Support-- Sworn to and declared in Open } Court this Eleventh day of September } 1820. Before } Richard Thorne Wm. J. Bowne - } One of the Judges of Said Court being Specially Convened Richd. Thorne
11.September 1820 ---- The Court value the property contained in the within Schedule at $144.12 Wm. J. Bowne
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Truax, John District of New Jersey Ss. Court of Common Pleas and General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, holden at Freehold in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New-Jersey, July Term 1820.
On this twenty fifth day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth John Truex, aged sixty four years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows, That is to say, he enlisted in Capt. Thomas Pattersons Company in the 3rd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Elias Dayton & continued therein till the Regt. was distributed, and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
The Declarant on his Oath, further saith that he is by trade a Blacksmith, but on account of loss of eyesight and bodily infirmities, he hath not been able to work at it for a number of years past - he further saith his wife aged upward of Fifty years and a Girl (her Neice) aged about fourteen years, constitute the whole of his family - and for further particulars, refering to his original declaration dated the 16th day of September 1818, and on which he obtained his pension certificate, No. 2,437, of that date - this Deponent further saith none.
Sworn to and declared } in Open Court on the 26th } John Truex day of July AD. 1820. } Before }
Wm. J. Bowne One of the Judges of the afsd. Court of Common Pleas and which is a Court of Record --- Schedule of the Real and personal Estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of John Truex, late a soldier in the Jersey line of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary war viz
Ten acres of Land of indifferent Quality with a small House thereon which he hath lately purchased for the sum of one hundred Dollars; and on which contract he hath paid the sum of Forty Dollars and no more - Deed to be made when the residue of the consideration money be paid.
One old Cow, one wooden Clock, one old Cupboard Dresser, one looking Glass. six Cups & six Saucers, six plates, one pewter Platter, one Bason, two earthen pans, three earthen Dishes, six pewter Spoons, four knives and four forks, one kettle, one pot, one trammel, one Iron Tea Kettle, one Frying pan, one broken Spider, Shovel & Tongs, one pair and Irons, one Grid-Iron, two old Tables, one Chest, six old chairs. two wash-tubs, two old pails, one pair Smoothg. Irons, one axe, one hoe, lot of old lumber, not worth enumerating; and one linnen wheel. There is due to the Said John Truex about Five Dollars and he is indebted for Rent $14 - to Ivins & Sons $22.88 ½, to Joseph Horner $6, and to Richard Robbins $1.10.
July 25th 1820. John Truex John Truax
July Term 1820. The Court value the property in the within Schedule, ennumerated at Seventy two Dollars and forty two cents ---
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 in open Court
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Vanderbilt, Jane State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss } David Warner of Said County being duly Sworn on his oath Saith that Jane Vanderbilt who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of One Hundred Dollars per annum resided in Raritan Township Monmouth County and State of New Jersey - died on the Eleventh day of August AD 1853. That She left no Children and that Jehu Patterson is the administrator and legal representative of the Said Jane Vanderbilt deceased.
Sworn & subscribed this 21st } day of September AD } David Warner 1853 in open Court } Wm. Spader Judge Monmouth Pleas In the matter of } the arrearages of } Pension due Jane } Affd Vanderbilt } on death of Pensioner
Filed Septr 21st 1853
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Walling, Joseph [[NOTE: Right edge of original is missing, so some text is lost. Presumed text is included in parentheses]] State of New Jersey } Be it remembered that on this 24th day [[month missing]] Monmouth County Ss } A.D. 1837 before me Jehu Patterson one (of the) Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth Personally appeared Margaret Walling She being (Sworn) according to Law Did Depose and Say - that She is the Widow (of) Joseph Walling a pensioner of the United States - that he Depa(rted) this Life on twelfth Day of May 1837 Sworn and Subscribed this Day and year above Written. Before me her Jehu Patterson Margaret X Walling mark
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Willett, Euphemia State of New Jersey Monmouth County Ss Personally appeared before the Inferior Court of Common Pleas holden at Freehold in and for Said County of Monmouth on this Second day of May AD Eighteen hundred and forty nine William Morford who being duly Sworn according to law on his oath Says that Euphamia Willet a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum was a resident of the Said County of Monmouth & State aforesaid and died in the Township of Middletown in Said County on the eight day of February AD Eighteen hundred and forty nine that She left two children Surviving her, whose names were Arinthua Truax whose husband is now deceased and Mary Willett and that the said Arinthua Truax widow of Jacob Truax now deceased, and the Said Mary Willett are now the Surviving children of the Said Euphamia Willett deceased & now in Said County Abiding.
Sworn to & Subscribed } in open Court this Second } William Morford day of May AD Eighteen } hundred & forty nine } before me } } } } [[illegible]] William Morford } Affidavit } on } Pension Claim of Euphemia Willett
Filed May 2nd 1849
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Wood, Matthias SCHEDULE. State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss } On this Seventeenth day of October 1820, personally appeared in open court, the same being a court of record for the said County of Monmouth and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County --- Matthias Wood aged Sixty four years, resident in Shrewsbury N.J. of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: - That he enlisted in the year 1777 in Virgina to serve for Three Years in Col. Woods Regiment in Captain Andy Wallaces Company in the Virginia Line on the Continental Establishment, and served faithfully the full term of his enlistment and was Honorably Discharged in Philadelphia in the year 1780, he has a Wife Aged 61 Years, he has no Children under his Controul, he is by Occupation a Farmer, but from Age and Infirmities he is unable to Work he is in Indigent Circumstances requiring the Aid of his Country of Private Charity, his original declaration is dated 7th April 1818 and is No. 3084 -
And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the land and naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. viz Real Estate or Fixed Income none of any description Personal Estate None, the same having been sold by Virtue of an Execution by the Sheriff of Monmouth County - excepting one Waggon & Gears, one Horse & one Cow bought since the Said Sale by the Sheriff -
Sworn to and declared on the Seventeenth day of October A.D. 1830 - before me Wm. J. Bowne - one of the Judges Matthias Wood of Said Court
I, clerk of do hereby certify, that the foregoing and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is dollars and cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this day of 182
Clerk for the Court for the Matthias Wood
October Term 1820. The Court value the proper- ty ennumerated in the within Schedule at Seventy five dollars --
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Worrel, Nicholas State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss } Ann Worrell - of the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey being duly sworn on her oath Saith that Nicholas Worrel a revolutionary pensioner by the United States died at his residence in Said County on the twentieth day of August - in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five - and that he left at his death a widow Rebecca Worrel and one John Worrel his only Surviving Child and that the Said Rebecca Worrel widow of the Said Nicholas Worrel died at their residence in Said County on the fourth day of September - in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five and that the Said John Worrel is the only Surviving Child of the Said Nicholas Worrel and Rebecca Worrel.
Sworn & Subscribed in } Ann Worrel open Court this 5th day } of May AD 1846 - } } Thos. C. Throckmorton } Judge Monmouth Pleas Ann Worrell's affidavit of the death of Nicholas Worrell a revolu- tionary pensioner
Filed May 5, 1846
David Christopher Clk State of New Jersey } Ocean County } Ss
Jesse Rogers the Petitioner named in the within Petition, being duly Sworn according to law on his oath did depose and say that the facts set forth in the within petition are true.
Sworn and subscribed } before me this 13 day of } Jesse Rogers February A. D. 1856. } } Charles W. [[Burnell ??]] } Justice of the peace }
State of New Jersey } County of Ocean ss } I William I. James Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County do hereby Certify that Charles W. [[Burnell ??]] whose genuine Signature appears above is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn that all his of official acts such are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid county Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court at Toms River this fifteenth day of February AD 1856.
Wm. Imlay James Clerk To the Honorable, The Judges of the Court of Claims, of the United States.
YOUR Petitioner, Jesse Rogers, a resident of the township of Dover, in the County of Ocean (formerly in the County of Monmouth,) and State of New Jersey, aged eight-five years, most respectfully represents to your Honors, That your Petitioner is now a farmer in the said Township of Dover, in which occupation he has been engaged for the last thirty years; and that previously thereto he was a mariner, engaged in navigating vessels out of the waters of Tom's River and Barnegat Bay, in the then County of Monmouth, - now the County of Ocean, and State of New Jersey, - to New York, and other places. That, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and ten, your Petitioner, then a resident of Dover township, aforesaid, was Master and sole owner of the schooner called "The Greyhound." - that the said schooner had one deck and two masts, and that her length was fifty-nine feet, her breadth eighteen feet six inches; her depth, five feet, and that she measured forty-six and 60.95 tons, and that she was a square sterned schooner, had no galleries, and no head. That your petitioner, from the year A. D. one thousand eight hundred and ten, up to the month of March, in the year eighteen hundred and thirteen, was engaged with the said schooner called "The Greyhound." as Master and owner, in carrying Cord Wood and Pine Lumber from Tom's River and Barnegat Bay, aforesaid, to New York. That, about the month of March, in the year eighteen hundred and thirteen, your Petitioner had his schooner freighted with Pine Cord-Wood and Pine Lumber, lying at anchor in Barnegat Bay, ready to sail to New York - that the said Wood and Lumber, were there worth from $100 to $200, and that a detachment of men under Commodore HARDY, then a naval officer of the British Government, fired the said schooner, and the said schooner, together with her cargo of Wood and Lumber, were then and there burned to the water's edge, and the masts, rigging, sails, and furniture of the said schooner were all then and there burned and destroyed, and by the said burning, the hull of the said schooner was greatly injured, and was almost worthless - and that your Petitioner was thereby thrown out of employ, and greatly injured in his business. And your Petitioner further respectfully represents to your Honors that he has never before made application either to Congress, or to any of the Executive Departments of Government for any compensation for the burning of the said schooner and cargo, and that he has never received any remuneration for the same, either directly or indirectly. And your Petitioner further respectfully represents that the damage which your petitioner has sustained by the burning of the said schooner and cargo, as aforesaid, amounted at the time of the said burning, to at least the sum of two thousand dollars, and your Petitioner thinks, that in justice, he should be allowed that sum, together with interest on the same from the time of the said burning of the said schooner and cargo, up to the time of allowing this claim, if it might please your honors so to regard his claim. And your Petitioner respectfully requests your Honors to take the application under your consideration, and that a Commissioner may be appointed to take the evidence in the cause, and that the witnesses your Petitioner desires to have examined on his part, reside in the Counties of Ocean and Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey, and your Petitioner is now aged and infirm, and has always demeaned himself as a good citizen and is now much in want of means, and that your Petitioner is the sole owner of the claim above set forth.
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Schanck, William State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twenty sixth day of July. eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth William Schanck, aged about Sixty two years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain William Wikoff's Company and in one of the 16th Jersey Regiments raised by order of Congress commanded by Col. David Forman and that his original declaration is dated the Eighteenth day of May eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (8.883) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 1.Spare bed & Bedding } 2.Shovels & Tongs 1.Table - 8.Chair - 2.Pots } 1.Kitchen table 1.Tea Kettle - 1 frying Pan } Sundry old articles 1.Gridiron - ½ doz. Cups and } not worth Specifying Saucers - 1.dozen Dishes - } of no value --- 1.hog - 1.Spade - 1.hoe } 2.Axes } Wm. Schenck
This Declarant saith that he does not follow any particular occupation, nor is he able to pursue bodily labour to obtain a Support - And that his family consists of his wife Mary ages about fifty two years, able to contribute to her Support in the family - his father aged about eighty eight years, blind and unable to do any thing for his Support - 1.grand Son, named William Henry Schanck, about two years old and one grand Daughter named Caroline Schanck, about Seventeen Years of age capable of Supporting herself - both Orphan Children, parents both dead --
Sworn to and Declared } in Open Court on the 26th } Wm. Schenck day of July 1820 } Before Wm. J. Bowne } Wm. Schanck
July Term 1820. The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule at fifty two dollars and fifty cents.----
Jehu Patterson
Filed in Open Court 28th July 1820
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Smith, James State of New Jersey Monmouth County Ss: On this twenty fifth day of July, Eighteen hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth James Smith, aged about Sixty years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Burrows's Company and in the 4th Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. David Forman, And that his original declaration is dated the twenty Second day of April Eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (2.993.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule A One Story log House 15 by 16 feet,and a small log Kitchen adjoining; together with about thirty acres of land appertaining thereto, two Cows, two horses, a waggon and geers, Six chairs, two pine Tables, Six knives and forks, two pails, two tubs, Shovel and tongs, one axe, two hoes, one Plough, one old Sled, One Beetle and two wedges, 3.hogs One heiffer, one chest, three Barrels 1.hand Saw, 1.auger, 2 Iron Pots, 1.Spider, 2 trammels, 3 Earthen Pots 6 do Dishes 1.Coffee Pot, 1 Tea Pot, 6 Cups & Saucers 1.Churn, 1 pair Smoothing irons 3.Tin Pails, 6.pewter plates 1.Jug, 1cullender l5 harrow teeth, 1.griddel 1.Spade, 1 gridiron, 1 Musket, 10 Earthen plates, 3.Earthen Bowls, the 15th part of a Porpoise Seine & Boat, 2.Bee hives. --
his James + Smith mark James Smith
July Term 1820. The Court value the property ennumerated in the within Schedule 3 at 296. /100 Dollars
Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820.
J. Phillips Clk State of New Jersey County of Monmouth Ss: On this twenty second day of April 1823, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of record proceeding according to the course of the common Law, having a Seal and being unlimited in point of amount in and for the said County of Monmouth, James Smith a resident of said County, aged about Sixty eight Years, who being first duly Sworn according to Law, does on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of the 18th of March 1818, the 1st May 1820, and 1st March 1823, that he the said James Smith, enlisted for the term of three Years on or about ---day of --- in the Year 1776 or 7 in the State of New Jersey in the Company commanded by Captain John Burrows, in the Regiment commanded by Col. David Forman in the Line of the State of New Jersey on the Continental establishment, that he continued to Serve in the Corps until the Year 1779 or1780--- when he was discharged from the said Service at Mindham Hutts, in the State of New Jersey. And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income.
Declarant says he has not any Real or personal property - Only some necessary clothing and bedding. Declarant says his occupation has always been that of a labourer, but that he is rendered altogether unable to pursue it for a Support, being inform and Subject to convulsion fits - has three residing with him in family. his wife Elizabeth Smith, aged about Sixty nine, infirm and unable to Support herself, his daughter Hannah Smith aged about twenty five Years, able to Support herself - his son Joseph Smith aged about twenty one years able to Support himself -- that since the exhibition of by first Schedule the following changes have been made in my property - (Declarant says he cannot at this time state precisely the property enumerated in his first Schedule, but that the same has been necessarily disposed of the the following manner - to pay pressing debts)
January 1822 One mare died --- 19th February " Sold the other mare to Edmund Lefetra for $20. in part payment of a debt due from me to him-- 1821.Sold One Cow to Jacob Knott for $10 Dollars for a debt due from me to him - 1821 August Sold One heifer to Wm. Hurley for five dollars for debt due from me to him - " Jacob Croxson obtained Judgment and Execution against me for about Sixteen dollars which was levied on my Porpoise Seine not yet sold. 1822 March 16. Sold to Jacob Smith One Cow for ten dollars - One Plough and one harrow - One Waggon old harness for twenty six Dollars - which went to pay debts due from me -
Declarant says he sold his Lot of Land to Jacob Smith for One hundred Dollars, which is to pay the following debt, to wit, forty Dollars due from him to Jacob Knott and Eighteen Dollars due to William Hurley also thirty Dollars due from me to John L. White and other small debts are due which will require more than the balance arising from the sale of the aforesaid Lot of Land to Jacob Smith
Subscribed & Sworn to in open } his Court at Freehold, N. Jersey this } James X Smith 22nd day April A.D. 1823. } mark before me Wm. J. Bowne One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth. Monmouth Pleas
April Term 1823. Affidavit of James Smith, a Soldier of the Revolutionary Army of the U.S. to enable him to be restored to the Pen- sion List of the U.S. under the Act of March 1823.
Filed 22nd April AD. 1823.--- Wm. Ten Eyck Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Stout, David Monmouth County } New Jersey to wit } David J. C. Rogers being duly Sworn deposeth and Saith that Daniel Stout late a Revolutionary Pensioner died on the 2nd day of September 1843. and left a widow named Anna Stout --
Sworn to & Subscribed before } the Court of Common Pleas of } David J C Rogers Said County in open Court } Oct. 17th 1843 }
John Headden Affidavit of D J C Rogers
Filed October 17 1843
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Stricker, Henry State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this twenty Sixth day of July eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Henry Stricker,, aged about Sixty two years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain George Hubeley's Company and in the 12th Battalion of Pennsylvania commanded by Col. William Cook - And that his original Declaration is dated the third day of April, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (2.996.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule 2.Tables Vald., at } 1.Pail 2.Washing Tubs " " } 1.Spinning Wheel 1.Pitchfork " " } 1.Spider 1.Grubbing hoe " " } 1.Spade ""} 1.pair Smoothing Irons " " } 2.old Barrels " " }
Henry Stricker
This Declarant Saith that his occupation is that of a Shoemaker, but from bodily infirmity is unable to pursue it to obtain a Support; and that his family consists of his wife named Sarah aged about fifty eight Years is capable of contributing to her Support in the family - his Son Philip about twenty Seven Years, capable of obtaining his Support, his Son Joseph, aged about twenty three capable of Supporting himself, and his grand daughter, Ann about nine Years of age, capable in some measure of contributing to her Support.
Sworn to and declared in Open } Henry Stricker Court on the 26th day of July } AD. 1820. Before } } Wm. J. Bowne } July Term 1820. The Court value the property, ennumerated in the within Schedule at $5.67 --- Jehu Patterson
Filed in open Court 28th July 1820 J Phillips Clk COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Swain, Aaron (Dr.) December the 16, 1783 I Do Hereby Certify that Doctor Aaron Swain Was Imployed by me as Commanding Officer at Toms River to take Care of the Above Mentioned Persons that were wounded at the Batel at that Place on March the 24: 1782 [[By me ??]] Elisha Walton Major of Monmouth Militia COUNTY OF MONMOUTH County Clerk Archives
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Thorne, Richard State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss. } On this Eleventh day of September eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth Richard Thorne, aged about Sixty eight years, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows in Captain John Nanangles Company and in the 1st Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Matthias Ogden. And that his original declaration is dated the thirtieth day of March eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (97.) And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule A Lot of pine land of about 5. Acres - not paid for and no title to be given until paid for - 1 Small house on the Same unfinished - One chaff Bed and Bedstead - One pair Young Steers - One Cow & Calf - 2 Pails - 1.Pitchfork 3.drawing knives - 2. pair Andirons - 1.Spider - 1.piepan 1.gun - 2 old axes - 1.hoe - 1 Small garden hoe - 1.howeling knife 1.howel - 2.Small adds's- 2 Compasses - 1 Meal Barrel 3.hives of bees - 1 old Desk - a patch Corn & Pumpkins
Richard Thorne
And further Declarant Saith that he is a Potter by Occupation, but has not pursued it ever for a Support and is not now at his advanced age and from bodily infirmity able to do much toward a Support and that his family consists of himself and wife Margaret, aged about Sixty Years, capable of contributing toward her Support-- Sworn to and declared in Open } Court this Eleventh day of September } 1820. Before } Richard Thorne Wm. J. Bowne - } One of the Judges of Said Court being Specially Convened Richd. Thorne
11.September 1820 ---- The Court value the property contained in the within Schedule at $144.12 Wm. J. Bowne
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Truax, John District of New Jersey Ss. Court of Common Pleas and General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, holden at Freehold in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New-Jersey, July Term 1820.
On this twenty fifth day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth John Truex, aged sixty four years, resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law does on his oath declare that he Served in the Revolutionary War as follows, That is to say, he enlisted in Capt. Thomas Pattersons Company in the 3rd Jersey Regiment, commanded by Col. Elias Dayton & continued therein till the Regt. was distributed, and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with Intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
The Declarant on his Oath, further saith that he is by trade a Blacksmith, but on account of loss of eyesight and bodily infirmities, he hath not been able to work at it for a number of years past - he further saith his wife aged upward of Fifty years and a Girl (her Neice) aged about fourteen years, constitute the whole of his family - and for further particulars, refering to his original declaration dated the 16th day of September 1818, and on which he obtained his pension certificate, No. 2,437, of that date - this Deponent further saith none.
Sworn to and declared } in Open Court on the 26th } John Truex day of July AD. 1820. } Before }
Wm. J. Bowne One of the Judges of the afsd. Court of Common Pleas and which is a Court of Record --- Schedule of the Real and personal Estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of John Truex, late a soldier in the Jersey line of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary war viz
Ten acres of Land of indifferent Quality with a small House thereon which he hath lately purchased for the sum of one hundred Dollars; and on which contract he hath paid the sum of Forty Dollars and no more - Deed to be made when the residue of the consideration money be paid.
One old Cow, one wooden Clock, one old Cupboard Dresser, one looking Glass. six Cups & six Saucers, six plates, one pewter Platter, one Bason, two earthen pans, three earthen Dishes, six pewter Spoons, four knives and four forks, one kettle, one pot, one trammel, one Iron Tea Kettle, one Frying pan, one broken Spider, Shovel & Tongs, one pair and Irons, one Grid-Iron, two old Tables, one Chest, six old chairs. two wash-tubs, two old pails, one pair Smoothg. Irons, one axe, one hoe, lot of old lumber, not worth enumerating; and one linnen wheel. There is due to the Said John Truex about Five Dollars and he is indebted for Rent $14 - to Ivins & Sons $22.88 ½, to Joseph Horner $6, and to Richard Robbins $1.10.
July 25th 1820. John Truex John Truax
July Term 1820. The Court value the property in the within Schedule, ennumerated at Seventy two Dollars and forty two cents ---
Jehu Patterson
Filed 28th July 1820 in open Court
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Vanderbilt, Jane State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss } David Warner of Said County being duly Sworn on his oath Saith that Jane Vanderbilt who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of One Hundred Dollars per annum resided in Raritan Township Monmouth County and State of New Jersey - died on the Eleventh day of August AD 1853. That She left no Children and that Jehu Patterson is the administrator and legal representative of the Said Jane Vanderbilt deceased.
Sworn & subscribed this 21st } day of September AD } David Warner 1853 in open Court } Wm. Spader Judge Monmouth Pleas In the matter of } the arrearages of } Pension due Jane } Affd Vanderbilt } on death of Pensioner
Filed Septr 21st 1853
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Walling, Joseph [[NOTE: Right edge of original is missing, so some text is lost. Presumed text is included in parentheses]] State of New Jersey } Be it remembered that on this 24th day [[month missing]] Monmouth County Ss } A.D. 1837 before me Jehu Patterson one (of the) Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth Personally appeared Margaret Walling She being (Sworn) according to Law Did Depose and Say - that She is the Widow (of) Joseph Walling a pensioner of the United States - that he Depa(rted) this Life on twelfth Day of May 1837 Sworn and Subscribed this Day and year above Written. Before me her Jehu Patterson Margaret X Walling mark
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Willett, Euphemia State of New Jersey Monmouth County Ss Personally appeared before the Inferior Court of Common Pleas holden at Freehold in and for Said County of Monmouth on this Second day of May AD Eighteen hundred and forty nine William Morford who being duly Sworn according to law on his oath Says that Euphamia Willet a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum was a resident of the Said County of Monmouth & State aforesaid and died in the Township of Middletown in Said County on the eight day of February AD Eighteen hundred and forty nine that She left two children Surviving her, whose names were Arinthua Truax whose husband is now deceased and Mary Willett and that the said Arinthua Truax widow of Jacob Truax now deceased, and the Said Mary Willett are now the Surviving children of the Said Euphamia Willett deceased & now in Said County Abiding.
Sworn to & Subscribed } in open Court this Second } William Morford day of May AD Eighteen } hundred & forty nine } before me } } } } [[illegible]] William Morford } Affidavit } on } Pension Claim of Euphemia Willett
Filed May 2nd 1849
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Wood, Matthias SCHEDULE. State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss } On this Seventeenth day of October 1820, personally appeared in open court, the same being a court of record for the said County of Monmouth and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County --- Matthias Wood aged Sixty four years, resident in Shrewsbury N.J. of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: - That he enlisted in the year 1777 in Virgina to serve for Three Years in Col. Woods Regiment in Captain Andy Wallaces Company in the Virginia Line on the Continental Establishment, and served faithfully the full term of his enlistment and was Honorably Discharged in Philadelphia in the year 1780, he has a Wife Aged 61 Years, he has no Children under his Controul, he is by Occupation a Farmer, but from Age and Infirmities he is unable to Work he is in Indigent Circumstances requiring the Aid of his Country of Private Charity, his original declaration is dated 7th April 1818 and is No. 3084 -
And I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the land and naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. viz Real Estate or Fixed Income none of any description Personal Estate None, the same having been sold by Virtue of an Execution by the Sheriff of Monmouth County - excepting one Waggon & Gears, one Horse & one Cow bought since the Said Sale by the Sheriff -
Sworn to and declared on the Seventeenth day of October A.D. 1830 - before me Wm. J. Bowne - one of the Judges Matthias Wood of Said Court
I, clerk of do hereby certify, that the foregoing and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is dollars and cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this day of 182
Clerk for the Court for the Matthias Wood
October Term 1820. The Court value the proper- ty ennumerated in the within Schedule at Seventy five dollars --
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American Revolution
Pension Request
Worrel, Nicholas State of New Jersey } Monmouth County Ss } Ann Worrell - of the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey being duly sworn on her oath Saith that Nicholas Worrel a revolutionary pensioner by the United States died at his residence in Said County on the twentieth day of August - in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five - and that he left at his death a widow Rebecca Worrel and one John Worrel his only Surviving Child and that the Said Rebecca Worrel widow of the Said Nicholas Worrel died at their residence in Said County on the fourth day of September - in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five and that the Said John Worrel is the only Surviving Child of the Said Nicholas Worrel and Rebecca Worrel.
Sworn & Subscribed in } Ann Worrel open Court this 5th day } of May AD 1846 - } } Thos. C. Throckmorton } Judge Monmouth Pleas Ann Worrell's affidavit of the death of Nicholas Worrell a revolu- tionary pensioner
Filed May 5, 1846
David Christopher Clk