Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,668, for David Randal, New Jersey
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New Jersey Randal, David  W.5.668
or Randall
Sarah
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1167
Ohio, Cincinnati
David Randall, dec'd
of Ashtabula Co in the State of Ohio
who was a private in the - commanded
by Captain - of the - commanded
by - in the Revolution
for two years

Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati 
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per
annum, to commence on the 3rd day of March 1826

Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of
July 1852 and sent to
J. J. Combs Esq

Arrears to the 4th of Present
Semi-anl allowance ending
ending 13th Oct 1835
when he died
Revolutionary Claim
Act
May 15th 1828

Recorded by [can't read signature] Clerk,
Book A Vol. - Page -
Act 15 May 1828
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Certificates altered and made payable at Cleveland - Aug 10/50

Set (to drop from roll) to
James Hall Aug 10/52

Amos Burden, Feby 17, 1857

5955
Ohio, Cleveland
Sarah Randall dec'd window of David Randall NJ who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollar 00 Cents per annum,  to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 [not readable] 18 March 1848

Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of July 1852 and sent to J. J. Combs Esq Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 358, Vol 4
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David Randall
Act 1828
Sarah Randall his widow
Act of two July 1838
Addl Evidence

J. J. Coombs
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State of Ohio
Ashtabula, Co

Personally appeared Shadrack ford and Joseph For, of said county, who being duly sworn according to law, declare that where they first became acquainted with David and Sarah  Randall, deceased, late of said county to wit: in the year 1803 or 1804, there were in the family of said David and Sarah Randall, being sons and daughters of the same, four or five children, the eldest of whom was a young man nearly grown and could not have been less that sixteen years of age.
Shadrack Ford
Joseph Ford

Sworn and subscribed before me on this eighth day of May A.D. 1852

Herman Tickner Justice of the Peace.
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State of Ohio Ashtabula County ⎬ Probate Court On this 20th day of April AD 1852 personally came before said Court Joseph Ford and Shadrach Ford resident of said County of Ashtabula who being first duly sworn according to law. Say that they were acquainted with David Randall and Sarah Randall as early as the year 1803 or 1804, that they continued intimately acquainted with them, living in the same neighborhood and associating with them up to the year 1835, when the said Randall left this County for the West. That they learned that said David Randall died within a month after he left this County when that the said Sarah Randall after the death of her husband returned to this County within two or three years, and continued to resided here up to about the year 1848 when she died. That the said David Randall and Sarah Randall lived and cohabited together as husband and wife from the time of our first acquaintance with them to the time of the death of the said David Randall. That the said Sarah Randall after the death of her said husband David Randall, returned to this County and remained his widow, and did not marry again prior to her death. That said David Randall and Sarah Randall, raised a large family and were always reputed, during our acquaintance with them as husband and wife.
That we have examined the family Record attached to the Statement of Varnum B. Palmer and Alanson State taken in the matter of the said Randall Pension, and from our knowledge of the birth and ages of the children therein named regard it as in all respects
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true and correct-

Shadrack Ford
Joseph Ford
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day
of April 1852. And I hereby certify that the above
named Shadrack Ford and Joseph Ford are credible
persons and their testimony entitled to full [illegible]
J. A. Giddings Probate Judge
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27.320
David Randall
Ohio
suspended

Luther
Spelman
Wayne
Ashtabula Co
Ohio
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
29. Oct 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has
been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of
your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and
the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed,
before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is
necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed,
you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }).
You will, when
you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and
you will, by compling with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your
claim.

A Statement, showing the service of David Randal

1779 for during the [illegible]
pvt
Capt Holmes 48 years
Col Barber Suffolk Co NJ
Henry Quick

I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
This was militia service, the claimant is required to
specify tour & prove service - See notes and
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832. The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops, "militia" and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law: 
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record. 
DECLARATION, In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832. 
State, Territory, or District of Couty of } ss.
On this day of  personally appeared (a) before
A.B. a resident (b) of  and State, Territory or District of age (c)   years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the with and line, under the following named officers: 
(Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. [And then will follow the certificate of the Court.] A. B. 
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. 
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of & c. If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: (k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) 
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted  , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 
years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid. [And then will follow the certificate of the Court.] And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of & c. 
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission ; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction. 
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
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alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where you have lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6. {To a Soldier. {Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
{To an Officer. {Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believe in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
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[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must  make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to this rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must given the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:--For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____, For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months, is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years int he militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he  must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
==>The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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J. J. Coombs
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David Randol was born October the 14th 1765  David Randol Died October 13-1835 Sarah Randel was born June the 6th 1769, Third March 18th 1842 Samuel Randol was born May the 4th 1786 Anna Randol was born April the 7th 1788 Phebe Randol was born October the 3 1798 
Sarah Randol was born December the 30th 1793 
Henry Randol was born January 20th 1795 David Randol Jr born June the 18th 1797
Enos Randol was born November the 13th 1799 Sarah and Phebe Randol was born March the 12th 1808
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NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST: TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GREEK; AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED.
STEREOTYPE EDITION. NEW-YORK. STEREOTYPED BY E. AND J. WHITE, FOR THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY 1818.
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State of Ohio }
Ashtabula Co. SS } Probate Court.
On this 20th day of April, A.D. 1852, personally came before said Court, Varnum B. Palmer and Alanson Slater resident of said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, declare that they  have examined the within family records, which they found in the possession of Phebe Woodworth of said county, a daughter of David and Sarah Randall, late of said county, deceased, and they verily believe it is what it purports to be, a copy of the original and genuine family record of said David and Sarah Randall, deceased; and said declarants further state that they have no interest whatever in the claim of the surviving children of David and Sarah Randall aforesaid, deceased, for arrears of pension due them from the United States.
Varnum B. Palmer
Alanson Slater

Sworn to and subscribed, before me, the day and year above written; and I hereby certify that the said declarants are credible person, and that the appearance of said family record, in present custody and the testimony of said declarants, is satisfactory proof to me t hat said record is a true copy of the original and genuine family record of David and Sarah Randall, deceased.
J. A. Giddings, Probate Judge
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Phebe Woodworth daughter of David Randall & Sarah Randall his widow Acto 15th May 1828 & 7th July 1838 S J. J. County
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State of Ohio }
Ashtabula Co. SS } Probate Court.
On this 20th day of April A.D. 1852, before the Probate Court in and for said County, personally came Mrs. Phebe Woodworth, one of the surviving children of David Randall late of said county deceased, who in his life time claimed a revolutionary pension under the act of 7th June 1832, and on her oath makes the following declaration, to-wit:
That the said David Randall, as this declarant believes, some time in the year 1779 or 1780, enlisted in one of the New Jersey Regiments on Continental Establishment, for the term of during the war, and served till the end of said war, where he was honorably discharged and received the gratuity of eighty dollars promised by the Continental Congress to those who should enlist for the term of the war and serve to the end thereof. That in the life time of said David Randall he applied for a revolutionary pension, but, owing to the ignorance of the agent who drew up his declaration, the claim was made under the act of 7th June 1832, instead of the act of 15th May 1828, under which last mentioned act, as this affiant is now advised, the claim should have been made. And this affiance further declares that said David Randall departed this life at St. Joseph's County, State of Michigan, on
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the thirteenth day of October A.D. 1838, leaving Sarah Randall his widow, and this declarant, and Sally Brown, who resides in Wayne township, Crawford County, in the State of Pennsylvania, and David Randall, Jr., and Samuel Randall and Anna Case, who (meaning said David, Samuel and Anna) reside in the township of Milford, La Grange Co. in the State of Indiana, his children and, now, his only surviving children.
And this declarant further states that the said Sarah Randall was married, as she believes, to the said David Randall at a place called Canoe Place, near the [Susquehanna] river, in the state of Pennsylvania, on the fourth day of May, A.D. 1784 as near as the declarant is now able to say by the Rev. Mr. Johnston, a clergyman there in that vicinity; that she did not again intermarry after the death of said David Randall, but continued his widow until her death, which occurred on the 18th day of March A.D. 1848; that the said Sarah Randall at her death left this affiant and the other surviving children of David Randall deceased, above named, her only surviving children. She further states that she had, in addition to the above named brothers and sisters, two other brothers, to wit: Enos Randall and Henry Randall, children of the said David and Sarah Randall de-
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ceased, and that said Enos and Henry Randall formerly resided in Milford township, La Grande County and State of Indiana, and died there about five years ago, the precise date of their death she does not recollect.
This declarant makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining for herself and for the other surviving children of said David and Sarah Randall, deceased, the pension due said David Randall deceased, under the act of 15th May A.D. 1828, as well as the amount due said Sarah Randall, at her decease, under the act of 7th of July 1838, and subsequent acts of Congress. The maiden name of said Sarah Randall was Sarah Gibson. This declarant further states that no public or private record of the marriage of the said David Randall and Sarah Randall exist as she verily believes.
Phebe Woodworth
Sworn to and subscribed, before me, this 20th day of April A.D. 1852.
J. A. Giddings Probate Judge

State of Ohio }
Ashtabula Co. SS. } Probate Court
Be it known that satisfactory evidence has been presented this day to this Court, being the probate Court for said county, that David Randall, late of said county, who was during his life time reputed to have
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been a Revolutionary Soldier of the New Jersey Line, and who claimed a pension from the United States, died in St. Joseph's County, Michigan on the 13th day of October A.D. 1835, leaving Sarah Randall his widow, who did not again intermarry, but who died the widow of said David Randall, deceased, on the 18th day of March A.D. 1848, leaving Phebe Woodworth, David Randall, Jr., Samuel Randall, Sally Brown and Anna Case, her only surviving children, and who are also the children and only surviving children of said David Randall, deceased.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this Nineteenth day of April A.D. 1852.
J.A. Giddings
Probate Judge of Ashtabula County
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O.W.&N. Div L.W. B.  W. 5668.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. BUREAU OF PENSIONS. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 6th, '96. Sir:- Replying to your communication of the 29th ulto., received in this Bureau by the reference of Hon. B. R. Odell, Jr. you are advised that David Randall, concerning whom you make Inquiry, died in St. Joseph's County, Michigan, on October 13th, 1835. The following is a list of the names of his wife and children, with the dates of their birth: 
Sarah Randall (wife) born June 6th, 1769. 
Samuel Randall was born May 4th, 1786. 
Anna Randall was born April 7th, 1788. 
Phebe Randall was born October 3rd, 1790. Sarah Randall was born December 30th, 1793. Henry Randall was born January 20th, 1795. David Bandall, Jr. was born June 18th, 1797. Enos Randall was born November 13th, 1799. Sarah and Phebe Randall were born March 12th, 1803. 
Very respectfully, Mr. James Easton Otisville, Orange Co. New York. Commissioner.
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Revy WIDOW, &c. File No. 5668 ┃ Sarah Randall Wid David Randall Pot. Rev War - Act: Feby 2/48 Index: -- Vol. M, Page 149 [Arrangement of 1870.]
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Md 1/96 Soldier pensioned
James Easton Otisville  N.Y.
Apr 6 96 date of death of sold +  birth of children to Jas Easton
Otisville N.Y. LWB
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Suspended.
See letter to Luther Spetman
5 Feb. 1835
to Ed Hathaway Oct 17 '46
Let to L. B. True Sept. 10 '47
to James Hathaway June 15 '49
Let to Hon. M. B. Corwin Feb 13/80
to same 5th June 1850
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11,357
Ohio Cleveland
Sarah Randall, decd
widow of David Randall
who died on the
of Ashtabula Co. in the State of Ohio
who was a private in the --- commanded
by Captain ---- of the ---- commanded
by ---- in the Revolution
for two years
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Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of
July 1852 and sent to J. J. Coombs Esq
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Arrears to the 4th of Present
Semi-annual allowance ending
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{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by H. R. Weightman Clerk
Book D. Vol. 1 Page 395
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9,249
Ohio Cleveland
=====
Sarah Randall decd
widow of David Randall
who was a private
in the Revolution
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
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Certificate of Pension issued the
28th day of July 1852 and
sent to J. J. Coombs Esq
Present
=====
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2, Page 209
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THE STATE OF OHIO, }
ASHTABULA COUNTY, SS. }
I, ABNER KELLOGG, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county of Ashtabula, Certify that Herman Tickner Esquire, by whom the annexed and foregoing acknowledgment was taken, was at the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace, within and for the said county, duly qualified, and as such duly authorized to take the same. And Further, that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and believe the signature purporting to be his is genuine, and that the instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of Ohio.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of said Court, at Jefferson, the 19th day of May A. D., 1852.
A. Kellogg Clerk.
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David Randall
Ohio Application
under Act of 1832
L. B. True Esquire

Mr. Cole
June 18 1809

Ex by also true
July 9 1807
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Washington June 18/41

Rev. F. Evans
Chf Clerk
Pen Off
Sir:
I desire to see the papers in the case of David Randall filed under Act 7 1832 in which case I have for years been the Representative as Ann request.
Very respectfully yr
Obt servt
L. B. True
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Washington, April 28th 1852
Sir:
Enclosed I have the honor to present the declaration of Mrs. Phebe Woodworth daughter of David Randall and Sarah Randall his widow, both decd., claiming the benefit of the act of 15th May 1828, and of the act of 7th July 1838, and subsequent acts, together with evidence, which you will find enclosed.
    I am, very respectfully Yor obt servt J J Coombs
J. E. Heath Esq, Court of Pensons.
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Washington City 4th May 1850

J.L. Edwards

My dearSir  I have been specially requested to urge the speedy action of your department in two cases which the parties inform me have been pending for the last six months-- The first is the care of Platt Williams alias William Patterson who claims a renewal of his last Pension Certificate as an Invalid Pensioner in the regular Army of the United States-- By the registrations presented to the Pension office by the Secretary at War & the President See Pension laws page 55. The applicant for a new pension certificate is required to state his
services under oath & the manner of losing his former certificate also produce the Deposition of one credible witness to his identity. I am instructed by Platt Williams that this has all been done & the business on file with his application states the place & date of enlistment to what place transported where stationed at different times while in service The forces at those places by whom commanded by what route he was transported at what place stationed when he met with the casualty by which he was disabled name of the surgeon of the Hospital in which he was sick by whom he was discharged & recommended for a pension to the department.  To what place his Pension Certificate was directed the amount of pay allowed him annually the amount he drew & the manner of losing the original Pension
certificate & all the particulars of his subsequent life-- His identity is proven by the
former Warden of Cincinnati under whose case as an invalid soldier in the hospital he lay for a long time & was after he left the service & was pensioned
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[illegible] City Pa.

his identity is also proven by the Depositions of 12 or 15 Gentleman including two Justices of the Peace in Cincinnati a majority of whom I am personally acquainted with & know them to be honorable men.  I suppose there fore that as his identity is so fully clearly made out that the objection as to his having two names is entirely
obviated, such I know to be the Law both in civil & Criminal proceedings.  I am informed that both in the Army & Navy that enlistments are frequently made under an assumed name- But service has been rendered as [illegible]  assumed while in the service so as to bring them within any of the perceptions of Law
intended for the relief that identity is all the necessary proof that the properly be called for. This case with the papers & proof is said to have been in the hands of a Clk Cole a clerk in your department for examination for the last six months.  as the applicant resides in Ohio & has enlisted my aid in the matter I hope his application will be speedily disposed of & from the time that has elapsed since filing the papers he perhaps is entitled to a decision as a matter of right.  Please all wisel one of your champion with the least possible delay-

Shortly after my arrival here last fall I was requested by David Randall who lives in Ohio to look into an application he had previously made for a Pension for services rendered in the Revolutionary War as a soldier in the New Jersey line- This application is made under the law of 1832 & then dropped a note to your
department on the subject I was advised that his name did not appear on the Rolls of that time-- I sent him your answer, I am very recently informed that his name is found on the Rolls now remaining of Trenton in New Jersey & 
that a certificate of that fact from the Secretary of New Jersey has been made out.  I forwarded to your office & is now on file with the papers in the case which are now in the hands of a Mr Allison one of your clerks. I am again satisfied
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by Mr. Randall to urge the speedy decision on his application that he is poor & almost helpless & if any thing can be had to cut it-- Platt Williams above mentioned gives me the same information as to his situation now my dear
Sir as these men both reside in Ohio which I in part represent & as their several applications have been so many pending may I just expediently ask of you to have their respective cases speedily decided. If the poor old veterans are entitled to any thing they must have it speedily.

Respectfully your obt sevt
Moses B. Cannin
Clk

J L Edwards
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Washington DC Feb 1820
Col James L Edwards
Comr. Pensions

Sir:
   Will you have the goodness to report to me immediately, if possible, in a case of David Randal for Rev. Pension under act of 1832 from Ohio, upon the evidence some months since filed in your office inferred to also as being upon the Records of your office
     Very respectfully
     Your Obedt. Servt. Moses B Cannin
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Chardon, Georgia Co. Ohio
Sir
    I wish to bring up the claim of David Randall and request your answer to this letter, in your letter to Elliott S Hathaway under date of October 17th, 1846. You stated that "David Randall asserted a claim for a pension in 1833 for two years service under Capt John Holms of the 2d New Jersey Continental Regiment. His name was not found upon the rolls of that Line in this office his application was, consequently, disallowed."
   I lately wrote to the Secretary of the State of New Jersey for proof of the Revolutionary service of said Randal and received his reply as follows to wit: "In regard to David Randall, our books do not contain his name the returns in this office only coming down to August, 1780. Randall must have enlisted after that date" and then further stated as follows, to wit: "I have a private Book containing the names of all who served to the end of the war and received gratuity Certif No 9526 was issued to David Randall for $80 gratuity, he also recd. a Certif for service for $40.60 dated Novr. 1783." now sir please to inform me whether or not, the said David Randall that made application in 1833 was not the David Randall that served up to November, 1783and received gratuity and pay as above stated Mr Randall's widow was living not long since and is presumed to be now living I am her
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duly authorised agent to prosecute her claim to a pension. Her husband died soon after he made his application.
Very respectfully your most Obt. Servant
   J. Hathaway

Hon J. L. Edwards, Comm of pensions
Washington City D.C.
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David Randall
Report  N. Jersey

[Ville County]
Land Book
Cammings Regt
David Randall
B. Land
Certificate in evidence
Filed by L. B. True Present Att Gen
this case
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Department of State
Trenton Sep 5, 1849.
Sir
     In answer to your letter of the 31st ult post marked Sept 3d, I have to inform you that the return of the Company of Capt Holmes in the 2d Regt. of the NJ. line of the Rev the name of David Randall does not appear -- nor do we find his name on our returns either in the 1st or 2nd Regt.  Our returns are to Augt 1780 -- after that data no return was made.
    You will find Certif No. 9,285 Final Settlement Certif $40.60 was given to David Randall, also gratuity Certif No 9,529 for $80 issued Dec 20, 1783.  One hundred acres of land appear to be due David Randall, he must have entered the service at a later day
    Our office is one of perquisites and all searches are subject to reasonable fees.
     Respectfully yr obt. st.
Charles G McChesney
L. B. True
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Washington city D. C. 
               dec 1st 1849
Sir,
    I have been requested to prosecute the claim of Reuben Randall of Ohio for a pension under the act of 7th of July 1832.  I have respectfully to request that you will inform me what is requisite to the admission of the claim.
  I am very respectfully Your obt svt
   J. M. Thayer.
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Pension Office
July 28" 1852
Sir,
    You will please inscribe on your roll act 15th May 1828, the name of David Randall, deceased, who was a private in the Revolution at the rate of eighty dollars per annum, commencing 3 March 1826 and terminating 13 October 1835 when he died, payable to Joseph B. Barber, Administrator, for the benefit of Phoebe Woodworth, Sally Brown, David Randall Jr, Samuel Randall, Aniza Case, Enos Randall and Henry Randall, only surviving children. 
   I am respectfully Your obt servt.
F F C Triplett
Acting Commissioner

James Hall Esq
Penson Agent
Cincinnati Ohio
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Washington DC Oct 10-1849
Col James L Edwards
    Comm Pensions
Sir:
   Agreeable to your directions in your report to me I have written in behalf of the claim of David Randall of the N.J. Line to the Secretary of State at Trenton and to him made certain suggestions to direct him in making the search and received for answer the enclosed which is hoped will satisfy the requisitions of your office. If so have the goodness to enclose the certificate to my case as Agent in this case now for several years + thus oblige
   Very respectfully 
Obednt Servt
L. B. True
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Pension Agency
Cincinnati 18th Augt 1852

James E Heath Esqr
Comr. of pensions
Sir
    As instructed by your letter of the 10th inst. I have dropd. from the roll of this Agency the names of David Randall, and Sarah Randall.
    The original certificate of the former I enclose you herewith That of the latter was sent you for "correction of dates" from this office on the 14th inst
                      Very Respectfully
                        Your obt. Servt
                              James Hall
                               Pension Agent
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No 14,649
Sarah Randall, decd
widow or David
Ohio
Act of July '38 +c
$80 per ann.
to 18 March 1848
when she died
except 2 years
Payable to
Joseph B Barber,
Adm. for the benefit of
Phebe Woodworth,
Sally Brown,
David Randall Jr
Samuel Randall
and Anna Case
only surviving children
Cert to
J. J. Coombe present
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Sarah Randall
Wid David
Pensioner
Act of 1848
see papers

L B True
Present
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Pension Agency
Cincinnati 14th Agt 1852
James E Heath Esqr
Comr. of pensions
Sir
    Be pleased to find enclosed the original certificate of Mrs Sarah Randall Dec;
    The dates specified for payment from March 1843 to March 1818 require correction
    Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
James Hall
Pension Agent
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No. 1167
David Randall, dec
Ohio
Act 15 May 1828
    admd.
2 yrs private $80
per ann to the 13th Oct 1835, when he died
Payable to
Joseph B. Barber
adm. for the benefit of 
Phebe Woodworth
Sally Brown
David Randall Jr.
Samuel Randall
Ana Case,
Enos Randall and
Henry Randall, only
surviving children
Cert to
J. J. Coombs. Present
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Pension Office
July 28th 1852
Sir
   You will please inscribe on your roll, Act 7 July 1838, the name of Sarah Randall, decd, widow of David Randall, who was a private in the Revolution at the rate of eighty dollars per annum, commencing 4 March 1836, and terminating 4 March 1841.
   Also acts 3d March 1843, 17 June 1844 and 2d February 1868, at the same rate, commencing 4 March 1843, and terminating 18 March 1818, when she died: payable to Joseph B. Barber, Administrator, for the benefit of Pee Woodworth, Sally Brown, David Randall Jr., Samuel Randall and Anna Case, only surviving children.
I am respectfully your obt. servt.
F F C Triplett
Acting Commissioner
James Hall Esqr
Pension Agent
Cincinnati Ohio
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David Randall
Act 1828
Sarah Randall
Act 1838
Brief
J J Coombs
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Brief in the case of David Randall decd. 
Sarah Randall, his widow.
   The claim of said David Randall is now, for the first time, presented under the act of 15th May 1828.  Said Randall in his life-time (through the ignorance of his agent) presented a claim under the act of 7th June 1832.  Yet the facts (underlined) set forth in his declaration, if true, clearly make out a claim under the act of 1828.
   He states that he enlisted in the Fall of 1779 in Sussex county, New Jersey, in the 2d New Jersey Continental Regiment, for the term of during the war, and continued in service until he disbanding of the American Army, at the close of the war, when he was discharged at Newburg.  He doubtless made a mistake of one year, as to the time of his enlistment. He must have enlisted in the Fall of 1780 instead of 1779.  That such a mistake should occur, is the most natural thing in the world.  So far as my observation
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has extended, I am confident that at least one half of the applicants for Bounty land for services in the war of 1812, who have no discharges or other documents to refresh their recollection, fall into mistakes as to the year of their entering the service.
   Now admit that Mr Randall was mistaken in the year of his enlistment, and his declaration is just as fully and clearly corroborated by both record (underlined) and parol evidence, as it is possible it could be.  We find by the record of Final Settlement certificates, that a man by the name of David Randall, of the 2d N. J. Regiment (underlined)  was paid a balance of $40.60, at the close of the war, and that he also recd. the gratuity of $80 due to the war's men who served to the close of the war. These certificates were given for service in the same regiment (underlined) and under the same colonel (underlined) mentioned by Randall in his declaration,
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made, of course, in total ignorance of what the records contained.
    With this service also, he most clearly identified by the testimony of Henry Quick, the man who enlisted him, and paid him his bounty, and who is (or was in his lifetime) a Revolutionary pensioner.  He says he enlisted him in Sussex County, N.J. (where Randall says in his decln. he enlisted) and that he personally knows that said David Randall continued in the service of the United States for two years or upwards, and until the final close of the war.
    Admitting that Randall made a single mistake as to the year of his enlistment, could the case be more clearly established? He may have been mistaken two years and have enlisted in the Fall in 1781.  In fact I think it most probable that his enlistment took place in that year, as Quick, who enlisted him, testified that he served two years or upwards.(underlined)
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As he was discharged in November 1783, an enlistment in the Fall of 1781, would make a service of two years (underlined) or a little "upwards" of that time.
   If he admitted that Randall was mistaken one or two years as to the date of his enlistment, then certificate of the Secretary of State of New Jersey, that the name of David Randall is not found on the company of Capt. Holmes, in the 2d Regiment N.J. line, does not in the slightest degree operate against the claim, for the reason that the returns in his office only come down to August 1780. 
    But there is another consideration, which is perfectly conclusive of this case. Under the act of 1828, it is immaterial when Randall enlisted, or how long he served, so that he enlisted for the war, and served to the end thereof.  That he did so enlist is clearly proved by the records showing that he received the gratuity of 80 dollars at the close of the war.
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If the claim of David Randall, in is own right be admitted (as I doubt not it will be) -- then all that is necessary to establish the claim in right of his widow Sarah Randall, is to establish her marriage to him prior to 1794.  In support of the allegation that the marriage took place long prior to 1794, we present a family record, authenticated by the depositions of Varnum B. Palmer Alanson Slater, Shadrach Foster and Joseph Foster, showing the birth of four children prior to 1794.  The witnesses Shadrach and Joseph Ford also prove by their own knowledge, independent of the family record, that some of said children must have been born several years prior to 1794.  When they became acquainted with Randall + wife in 1803 or 1804, they then had four or five children the eldest of whom could not have been less than sixteen years of age.
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    Among the papers filed by me, you will find the certificate of the probate court, as to the date of the deaths of Randall and wife, and the names of the surviving children. Also, of Joseph B. Barber, administrator upon both estates, to whom I desire the certificates made payable.
    Very respectfully submitted
    J J Coombs, Atty for Claimant
July 26th 1852
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   To the secretary of War or the commissioner of Pensions --Sirs, the reason of my delaying to forward on these papers as soon as they were amended, was on account of Henry Quick's affidavit not coming into my hands until within a few days -- But I hope and trust justice will be done to the claimant notwithstanding.  Hundreds of men of his acquaintance, stand ready to certify to the justice of his claims if it were of any use -- To the credibility of the above assertion from me, I would refer your honours to the Hon Elisha Wittlesey of the house of Representatives from Ohio or Hon Jonathan Sloan -- 
I am sir with the greatest respect Luther Spetman Wayne Ashtabula Co O.  Jany 13th 1834
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Ohio Jan 26
Wayne co Jany 19[illeg] Trru
Hon. Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington City, DC.
Penson papers
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[Handwritten horizontally on top-left of page]  David Randall Ohio no [illegible: off page]

J. J. Coombs [Signature horizontally on top-right of page]  

I, A. Kellogg [signature]
Clerk of the Com, Pleas Court in the County
and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
before whom the
foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said
County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is
signature. [no signature]
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and
affixed my official Seal, this [no date]
day of
A. D. 185 [no year]
Clerk.
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POWER OF ATTORNEY - Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, [handwritten] Phebe Woodworth, one of the
surviving children of David and Sarah Randall
who during their lives claimed revolutionary pension
hereby constitute and appoint Joseph J. Coombs of Washington City
my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of said David and Sarah Randall
for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize
my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments
at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate
which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to the following
surviving children of the said David and Sarah Randall, to wit:
David Randall, Samuel Randall, Sally Brown, Phebe Woodworth, and
Anna Cade
to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I
might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney
and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 19 day March A.D. 1852.
[signature] Phebe Woodworth
Signed and Sealed in the presence of 
Heman Tickner
Joseph B. Barber
Ohio
STATE OF
COUNTY of Ashtabula SS
On this Nineteenth
day of March
A. D. 1852
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared
Mrs Phebe Woodworth
and acknowledged the foregoing Power,
of Attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid
Heman Tickner
J. Peace.
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David Randall
Dec'd

[signature] J.J. Coombs
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State of Ohio
Ashtabula County Ss} Probate Court, in and for said county.
     Be it known, that satisfactory evidence has been presented to this Court, that David Randall, late of said county, who was in his life-time reputed to have been a revolutionary soldier of the New Jersey line, and who claimed a pension from the United States, died in St. Joseph's county, Michigan, on the 13th day of October A.D. 1835, leaving Sarah Randall his widow, who did not again intermarry but who died the widow of the said David Randall, deceased, on the 18th day of March AD. 1848, in said county of Ashtabula. That the said David Randall, at his decease, left the following children surviving him, to wit. Phebe Woodworth, of said county of Ashtabula, Ohio, Sally Brown of Crawford county, Pennsylvania, David Randall, J. Samuel Randall and Anna Case of LaGrange County, Indiana, and Enos Randall and Henry Randall (since deceased) late of said La Grange County, Indiana, who were the only surviving children of the said David Randall, at his decease.  That after the death of the said David Randall, but during the lifetime of said Sarah Randall his widow, the said Enos Randall
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and Henry Randall, both departed this life in said La Grange County, Indiana, but at the decease of said Sarah Randall she left the said Phebe Woodworth, Sally Brown, David Randall Jr. Samuel Randall and Anna Case, her only surviving children, who still survive her.
    It is further certified, that in a certificate given by this court on the 20th day of April 1852, on this subject, the names of the said Enos Randall and Henry Randall were omitted, it being supposed that the names of children who still survive were only material to be stated in said certificate
    In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this nineteenth day of May 1852.
J. A. Gidding Probate Judge
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State of Ohio
Ashtabula County Ss.}
   Before the Probate Court within and for said county, on this 19th day of May 1852, personally came Joseph B. Barber administrator of the estate of David Randall, late of said county, deceased, and also of the estate of Sarah Randall, his widow late of said county, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law, upon his oath declares, that he believes there are arrears of pension due the said David Randall decd under the act of Congress of 15th May 1828, and the said Sarah Randall under the acts of 7th July 1838, and subsequent acts.  That the facts to establish said claim respectively are, as he believes fully set forth in a declaration made by the said David Randall in his lifetime and in a declaration made recently by Mrs. Phebe Woodworth, one of the children of said David and Sarah Randall, deceased, both of which are on file in the Pension office -- to which declarations and the accompanying evidence he refers, for proof of all facts necessary to establish said claims.  He further states, that the children of said David and Sarah Randall are
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much scattered, living in three different states and it would be a great convenience to have any certificate which may issue for the arrears of said pensions or either of then made payable to this declarant as administration on both the estates of said David Randall and Sarah Randall decd.
                         Joseph B. Barber
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of May AD 1852.  J. A. Gidding Prob ate Judge of Ashtabula County Ohio
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David Randall
27.320
Final Settlement
Page 95  Vol 1
David Randall 43rd
1783 - 40 00
[illegible]  80 00
Enlisted 23 Decm 1782
in Capt Holmes [illegible]
[illegible] [crossed out] 2 NJ Reg
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State of Ohio Ashtabula County Ss} On the 24th day of August 1833 -- Personally appeared before me Luther Spelman one of the associate Judges of the court of Common Pleas for said County David Randal aged sixty eight years and ten months who being first duly sworn according to law -- doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 -- That he was born in New Jersey, Sussex county, town of Montague in 1765 and has a record of his age -- That he enlisted into the service in Sussex into the continental line during the war in the year 1779, in the fall of that year into the company of Captain John Holmes (he thinks his name was John) Lieutenant Osborne Colonel Barber was Commandant of the Regiment + Cummins was Lieutenant Colonel it was the 2d N Jersey Regiment -- our first winter quarters was at Morristown -- In the spring of 1780 we marched to Hudson river through Haverstraw to Newburgh -- Was in several small skirmishes along in the State of New York with the refugees, cowboys + tories, was in one skirmish with the indians where on the Delaware river Major Meeker was wounded of the militia 83 out of 145 were killed Was discharged at Newburgh at the time that the American army was disbanded but have lost his discharge at the Wioming at the time of a great flood --Since the war he has lived in the State of New York and in Muskingum Ohio, and in the year 1800 he removed from Muskingum to the County of Trumbull he resides now part of the time in Kinsman Trumbull County and part in Wayne township Ashtabula county Ohio -- He has no documentary evidence or living witnesses whereby he can substantiate his claim within his knowledge who can testify to his services
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present. And he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state - He claim a full pension having served not much short of three years --
                           David [his mark] Randal
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me.  Luther Spelman} Associate Judge
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We Ephraim T Woodruff a Clergyman residing in the Township of Wayne and county of Ashtabula and State of Ohio, and Jerry Hart of the town and county aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Randal who has made his mark substituted as a signature, and sworn to the above declaration  That we believe him to be sixty eight years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. 
Ephm. T Woodruff Pastor of the Church of Christ in Williamsfield and Wayne. Jerry Hart
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me} Luther Spelman, Associate Judge
And I Luther Spelman a judge of said court do hereby declare it my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.  And I further certify that to my certain knowledge Ephraim T. Woodruff, who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in Wayne Ashtabula County and that Jerry Hart, who has also signed the same is a resident of the same township and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I further certify that the applicant had his declaration made out more than a year ago in due form and that I believe they were mailed for the war department and by some reason unknown they were miscarried & lost And I further certify that the said David Randal is unable to attend court on account of bodily infirmity --
   Luther Spelman} Judge of the Court Common pleas
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The State of Ohio
Ashtabula County Ss}
I Saml Hendry Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Ashtabula in the state of Ohio, do hereby certify that the Honorable Luther Spelman who has in his own proper hand writing (which is to me well known) affixed his name to the foregoing declaration and Certificates is and has been since the first day of January AD 1833 one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid, duly Commissioned and sworn agreeably to the Laws of the State of Ohio -- In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Jefferson the 28th day of August AD 1833 --
 Saml Hendry Clerk 
Amendment to David Randals Declaration
The State of Ohio Ashtabula County Ss} Be it known that on the 9th day of September AD 1834 before me Spelman, one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, Personally appeared David Randal who first being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that soon after he enlisted into the Continental service, he received a furlough at Trenton New Jersey with leave to be absent three weeks -- He then repaired to his fathers house in the north part of Sussex County N.J. and after being home two or three days an alarm came that Col. Brant was heading the Indians and Tories -- his, the deponents father Enos Randal was drafted, to assist in suppressing their ravages and that he the said David Randal offered his services as a substitute for his father in the militia and was accepted -- That he immediately under Capt. Tyler, Maj Meeker, + Col. Tustin (Militia officers) repaired to the mouth of the Lackaway river which empties into the Delaware, and there had a severe battle with Brant and his party. Col Tustin, Wisner, Maj Popenos, and Capt Tyler were all killed, + that he himself but just made his escape and got back to his fathers residence on the 4th day after he left them. That he joined his regiment in the regular army before his furlough had expired. (The above explains the Militia Service alluded to in the print.)  He further states that he has found a living witness who can testify to his services --viz Henry Quick. He further states that if there is any deficiency in any part of his testimony, it is in consequence of his age and infirmity of body and mind, and that for the same reason, he is unable to attend court --   David (his mark) Randal
Sworn and Subscribed by making his mark before me this 9th day of September AD 1834 -- Luther Spelman}d Associate Judge of Common Pleas
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Treasury Depart
March  24 1881
Warren.O.MAR.18
Hon John H. Eaton
Secretary of War
Washington City

See OWI
#46.246
1828 Papers
Consld [consolidated] with
Ad OW[illegible]
File # 5668
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R325 March 1831   2586                      1941
The State of Ohio
Trumbull County Ss} Warren March 17, 1831
    On this seventeenth day of March AD 1831 Personally appeared David Randall, before me one of the associate judges for the county aforesaid and made the following Declaration in order to obtain a pension under the law of the United States passed in 1828.  I David Randall of lawful age being duly sworn say that I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt Holmes in the Regiment commanded by Col Barker in the New Jersey Line upon the continental establishment. On the twenty fifth day of December in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy one for during the war. that I continued in the service of the United States until the disbandment of the Army as near as I can now recollect some time in the month of April AD 1783 when I was honorably discharged at Snake Hill near Newbury in the State of New York. That during the following I lost my discharge by reason of the great flood at Wioning [Wyoming] in the State of Pennsylvania.  That I have now no other evidence of my said service.  That I am sixty eight years old and have no other family except myself and wife to support. That I applied for a pension from the United States on the twenty eighth day of June AD 1828      David [his mark] Randall
Sworn to and subscribed this 17 day of March AD 1831} Before me
Leicester King associate Judge
Turnbull Co. Ohio
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The State of Ohio }
Trumbull County SS } .  I George Parsons Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, do hereby certify that Leicester King Esquire
whose signature in his own proper hand
writing is affi[x]ed to the within certificate and
was at the time of subscribing the same an
Associate Judge of the Court of Common pleas
for said County, duly commissioned and sworn agreeably to the laws of said State.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Warren the 17 day of March A.D. 1831-
George Parsons Clk.
By Syman Potter dep.
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Jefferson Ashtabula County
Ohio 18 March 1836

Dear Sir Enclosed is the application of David
Randal for a Pension. Please inform me of the event of the application at the place of the above date.

Yours with Respect
J.R. Giddings
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J.J. Coombs
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State of Ohio }
Ashtabula County ss } Probate Court
On this 20th day of April A.D. 1852 before the Probate Court in and for said County, personally
came Joseph B. Barber, who being first duly sworn says he has been acquainted with David Randall and Sarah Randall from the year AD 1817 up to the time of their death. That he was intimately acquainted with them while they resided in this County after that year. That he has frequently seen the family Record attached to the statement of V.B. Palmer and Alanson
Slater, in this case, in the family of the said David Randall and Sarah Randall. That there was in Existence prior to the year 1818 in said family of David and Sarah Randall a private family Record of which the Record attached to said S.B. Palmer and Alanson Slaters statement is a correct Copy that said Original Record this declarant believes is not now in existence. That
no public or private Record of the marriage of the said David and Sarah Randall is now or ever was in existence to the knowledge of this declarant.  That to my knowledge the said Sarah Randall died at the time stated in the said Record attached to said Palmers and Slaters Statement.
Joseph B Barber

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
J. A. Giddings Probate Judge
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Probate Court
----------------
Estate of David
Randall decd.
----------------
Letters



J. J. Coombs
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THE STATE OF OHIO, } In the Probate Court.
ASHTABULA COUNTY, SS. }

To all to whom these presents shall come, GREETING:

Know ye, That administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights and credits which
were of David Randall late of the township of Wayne in said county, deceased, at the time of his death is hereby committed unto Joseph B. Barber.

First, Whose duty it shall be to "make and return into said Court on oath, within three months a true inventory of all the moneys, goods, chattels, rights and credits of the deceased, which have or shall come to his possession or knowledge; and also, if required by the said Court, an inventory of the real estate of the deceased.

Second, To administer according to law, all the moneys, goods, chattels, rights and credits of the deceased, and the proceeds of all his real estate that may be sold for the payment of his
debts, which shall at any time come to the possession of the administrator or to the possession of any person for him.

Third, To render upon oath a true account of his administration within eighteen months; and at
any other times, when required by the said Court or the law.

Fourth, To pay any balance remaining in his hands, upon the settlement of his accounts to
such persons as the said Court or the law shall direct: and

Fifth, To deliver the letters of administration into said Court in case any will of the deceased shall be hereafter duly approved and allowed.

And I do by these presents appoint you the said Joseph B. Barber Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased.

In Testimony of which, I have caused the seal of said court to be hereunto affixed at Jefferson, the Nineteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.

J.A. Giddings
Probate Judge of Ashtabula County
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Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner
of Pensions
Washington City
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Hampden Geauga County Ohio
Sept 21st 1846

Sir we are agents for Revolutionary soldiers and widows and are employed for widow Randall widow of David Randall who made an application while living in Trumbull County in this state and his claim was rejected the proof not being satisfactory and a short time after said Randall moved to the State of Indiana where he died and a short time after two depositions were taken in Pennsylvania and sent & Trumbull County which were not taken
out of the Post office and were returned to Washington as dead letters and without doubt were handed over to the Pension department and are now in your office and if you would try to look them up to the widow might have the Benefit of them very likely it would establish her
Claim to a Pension if those depositions are in
your office and not on file please to send them
to us said Randall made his declaration under the act of 1832.   Respectfully yours
Elliott and Hathaway

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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Probate Court
Estate of Sarah Randall decd
Letters
J. J. Coombs
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THE STATE OF OHIO, }
ASHTABULA COUNTY, SS. } In the Probate Court
To all to whom these presents shall come, GREETING:
Know ye, That administration of al and singular the goods, chattels, rights and credits which were of Sarah Randall late of the township of Wayne in said county, deceased, at the time of her death is hereby committed until Joseph B. Barber
First, Whose duty it shall be to "make and return into said Court on oath, within three months, a true inventory of all the moneys, good, chattels, rights and credits of the deceased, which have or shall come to his possession or knowledge; and also, if required by the said Court, an inventory of the real estate of the deceased:'
Second, To administer according to law, all moneys, goods, chattels, rights and credits of the  "deceased, and the proceeds of all her real estate that may be sold for the payment of her debts, which shall at any time come to the possession of the administrator or to the possession of any person for him"
Third, To render upon oath a true account of his administration within eighteen months; and at "any other times, when required by the said Court or the law."
Fourth, To pay any balance remaining in his hands, upon the settlement of his accounts to "such persons as the said Court or the law shall direct: and"
Fifth, To deliver the letters of administration into said Court in case any will of the deceased shall be "hereafter duly approved and allowed."
And I do by these presents appoint you the said Joseph B. Barber Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased.
In Testimony of which, I have caused the seal of said court to be hereunto affixed at Jefferson, the Nineteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.
J. A. Giddings
Probate Judge of Ashtabula County.
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Mr David Randle
Rinsman Ohio
Trumble County

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State of Pennsylvania }
Pike County } SS.
Personally came before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Henry Quick who is now drawing a Pension from the United States for his services in the Revolutionary war, who served in Captain Jonathan Holmes Company 2nd Regiment of Infantry and that during the war he the said Henry enlisted a man by the name of David Randle at the Minisink Pennsylvania and that the said David Randle went with this deponant to Newton County of Sussex and State of New Jersey when and
where the said deponent paid the said David
Bounty money and in a few days after the said David went with the deponents to the Camp, Near Murderers Creek Orange County State of New York where the said David joined the army as an enlisted soldier for during the war and the said David continued to serve in the Company of Captain Holmes with the deponant in Col. Cummins Regiment under General Dayton the said David continued in the service for two years or upwards and deponent knows that the said David continued in the service of the United States until the close of the war he was discharged & they returned home together
and further deponent sayeth not.
           his
Henry  X Quick
          mark

Sworn and made his mark
before me this 10th day of March AD 1834
Jn. Brink J.P.

I John Brink do certify that I have been acquainted with the above named Henry Quick for forty years and upwards & verily believe the above statement which he has made to be
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true & that he is a man of truth.  Given under my
hand this 8th Sepr. 1834.
Jn. Brink



Pikes County SS
I John H. Brodhead Recorder in and for said County, do hereby certify that John Brink who has taken the proof and acknowledgement of the foregoing affidavit was at the time thereof and still is an acting Justice of the Peace duly
commissioned by the Governor of Pennsylvania as appears from the Records in my keeping That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe the signature thereto genuine.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Office this 8th day of September A.D. 1834.
J.H. Brodhead Recorder
[seal affixed at left]
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Milford. Sept. 8th 1834.

Dear Brother

I Rec. your letter and herein enclose you the affidavit of Henry Quick which I have at length obtained with considerable difficulty and by paying five dollars for it to him, & Beside my Expense & trouble the whole expense paid out will be about ten dollars.

You wrote that some of your family was coming out, we shall expect them through this course of the season.

From the Affidavit of Quick no doubt you will succeed in getting your Pension.

We are all well & Charlotte was married on the ninth of July to Mr. Moses Vangorden & lives about two miles below us.

Remember us to all your Family & Except of our best wishes.

yours
Thomas Neron{incomplete]
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C. W. & N. Div.
F. S.
M. E. C.
W. 5668

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 21, 1896.

Sir:

In returning herewith your letter of March 9, 1896, you are advised that David Randall made an application for pension on August 24, 1833, at which time he was residing in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and sixty - eight years of age, and his pension was allowed for two years' actual service as a private in the New Jersey troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time served under Capt. John Holmes and Col. Barber.

Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Mr. James Easton,
Otisville, N. Y.