Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15874, for Sampson Marble, New York
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(B-1776)

SERVICE 

New York
Vt.

Marble, Sampson 
Babcock, Sarah 

(Former widow) 

NUMBER 
Vt. 15874

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4920 

New York 

Sarah Babcock, formerly widow of Sampson Marble who died in the year 1782 or 1783 of   _____ in the State of New York who was a private in the Comp'y commanded by Captain Tearse of the Reg't commanded by Col. Willet in the VT. line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of December 1844 and sent to Hon. W. J. Jackson, House of Reps. 

Arrears to the 4th of 
Semiannual allowance ending

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act July 4mm 1836,} 
{Section the }

Recorded by: J. P. Chase Clerk 
Book D   
Vol. 2
Page 356
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Declaration

In order to obtain the benefit of the third Section of the Act of Congress of the 4th July 1836 and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838

State of New York}
County Chenango} Ss   On this 29th day of August 1849 personally appeared before the subscriber County Judge of said County Sarah Babcock a resident of said County and State aged eighty Seven years who first duly Sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836 and joint resolution of July 7. 1838: That she was the widow of Sampson Marble who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, that he resided in Clarendon Rutland County Vermont, that her said husband was in Service prior to her marriage to him, she well recollects that fact, and of his returning from the Service in the Summer of fall of 1779 before her marriage to him, and that he was out in the Service in the Spring of 1780 after her marriage to him, he left home within two months after her marriage to him and was absent in the Service at the time two or three months when he returned home, that he was after called out and Service + Seldom home but a short time, that in the Spring of 1781 he entered the service and was absent all Summer and till late in the fall, and thus from time to time he was called out, this deponent cannot be sure as to name of officers, but she will recollect of the name of Capt Safford and Capt Stark, and thinks Some of his Service was under those officers, that in 1782 early in that year she [?] Said husband removed to Albany State of New York, that in the spring of 1782 her Said husband left home, entered the Service and this deponent believes under Col Willet, he went up the Mohawk to Stone Arabia and other places, some of her relations were also in the Service with him and were absent till the winter of 1783 when they returned, reported his said husband as having been Killed in battle, that he had not by her any person to her Knowledge been Since the last of Dec 1782 or first of January 1783 been heard of, she has no doubt he died at that time - She further declares that she was married to the Said Sampson Marble in January 1780 by Esq[?] Hammond, that her name before marriage was Sarah Shepard, that She was married in Clarendon[?] Rutland County Vermont, near
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a place called Otter Creek, that her husband the Said Sampson Marble died about the first of January 1783 or the last day of Dec 1782 that she had at the time of his death one child, which was born in August 1782, that she was afterwards married to William Babcock who died on the 30th of June 1834 that she was a widow on the 4th July 1836, and that She still remains a widow as will more fully appear by the attached proof

Sworn and Subscribed before me}
this 29th day of August 1849} 

[signature] Sarah X Babock
Smith M Purdy
County Judge of Chenango County.

I certify that the above named Sarah Babcock is a respectable person, that she cannot from bodily infirmity and debility attend the Court -

[signature] Smith M Purdy
county Judge of Chenango County
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State of New York}
County of Otsego} SS   

Sylvia[?] Synes[?] whom I certify is a respectable person, after being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says that she was born in 1765 that Sarah Babcock, formerly widow of Sampson Marble herself an applicant for a pension, is this deponents sister & is older than this deponent, and was Married to this said Sampson Marble before this deponent was married, that her said sister of Sampson Marble were married in  Clarendon Vermont in 1780, that her said Sister as the fruits of her marriage had one child born, which was upwards of [blot] two[?] years of age when this deponent was married, that this deponent is a pensioner and was Married Sept 7th 1784, the proof of her Marriage is on file in pension office, as well as her old family record, that this deponent will recollect of seeing the said Sampson Marble at her fathers house after his said Marriage, that she at that time understood and believed that he had been a [ul]soldier[/ul] in Vermont. (she then now states), that the said Sampson Marble & his said Wife removed to Albany New York, that the said Sampson Marble again entered the service in the revolution, having his said wife the present applicant for a pension she said. Sarah Babcock, that her said sister had one child born during her said husband service in the revolution, that the winter of 1782 and 1783 word came of the death of the said Sampson Marble in the service, which fact this deponent has no doubt of, and that at his death he left his Widow the said Sarah Babcock with one child, that this deponent well recollects of hearing of the said Sampson Marble serving in the revolution in Vermont, and in the State of New York,
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and that the said Widow Sarah Babcock is the [ul]identical[/ul] person and Widow of the said Sampson Marble the soldier in the revolution -

[signature] Lydia Lynes

Subscribed & Sworn before me}
this 26th day of [September?] 18??

STATE OF NEW-YORK,}
Otsego County, ss.} I, Charles McLean, Clerk of said county, do hereby certify that Solemnus[?] W. Day the person subscribing the foregoing Affidavit and before whom the same was taken, was on the 26th day of February 1849 therein mentioned, a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Otsego, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the name subscribed to the said Affidavit is his proper and genuine signature.

In testimony Whereof, I have caused the seal of the said County to be hereunto affixed this 1st day of March A. D., 1849

[signature] Chas. McLean  Clerk.
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and that the said Widow Sarah Babcock is the [ul]identical[/ul] person and Widow of the said Sampson Marble the soldier in the revolution -

[signature] Lydia Lynes

Subscribed & Sworn before me}
this 26th day of February 1849}
Solemnus N. Day} Justice
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State of New York}
County of Chenango} SS   Mary Field whom I certify is a respectable person, after being Sworn according to law deposes and says that Sarah Babcock an applicant for a pension in this deponents matter, and that Sampson Marble the first husband of her said matter was this deponents father, that this deponent was before marriage was Mary Marble, that she was born August 1782 Seventeen hundred and eighty two, that this deponent from a child has at all times been informed and believed that her Said father Served in the war of the Revolution, and that he was in Service after the birth of this deponent + that he was Slain in Service of the Revolution when this deponent was abt five or Six months [illegible], that this deponent has no doubt that is the daughter of Sampson Marble, that from her earliest recollection She has at all times been they[?] informed, that her Said Mother afterwards married William Babcock, and that he died in June 1834 leaving his widow the present applicant for a pension, and who still remains his widow

Subscribed and Sworn before me}
this 29th day of August 1849}
[signature] Mary Field

[signature]Smith M. Purdy county Judge of Chenango County

State of New York}
County of Chenango} SS  Moses Field[?] whom I certify is a respectable person, after being duly affirmed according to law, deposes and says, that he married Mary Marble, daughter of Sampson and Sarah Marble, that this deponents said wife was born August 1782 as this deponent has at all times + always been informed, that this deponents wife's mother Sarah Babcock is an applicant for a pension, and that she is a widow, that her Second husband William Babcock died in June 1834 - that this deponent has been personally acquainted with the said family fifty-two years, + that from his first acquaintance was informed and believed that his said wife was the daughter of Sampson Marble late a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who died in the Service -

Subscribed and affirmed before me}
this 29th day of August, 1849} 
[signature] Moses Fide[?]
four [structs?] out of two interlude Before the above was Sworn to.
[signature] Smith M. Purdy county Judge of Chenango County
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Sarah Babcock
was Sarah Marble
of New York

No 7581
Sarah Babcock
formerly widow of
Sampson Marble
New York

admitted
Pri [private] 2 yrs  $80

[com?] 4 March 1831

Comr. of Pension
Will please favor me with at report
on this case
Truly yours
[signature]M T Jackson

Havana
Sept 27/49

Hon W. J. Jackson
H. R. [house of representatives]
Act 4 July 1836
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State of New York
Chenango County Clerks Office Ss:

I, Nelson Pellet Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Smith M. Purdy Esquire before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment the County Judge of the said County of Chenango, duly qualified and authorized to take the same - And I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of Said County Judge and verily believe the signature to the said Certificate is genuine -- In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said County this 10 day of September 1849 --

[signature] Nelson Pellet
Clerk Chenango C
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February 4, 1931 

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section 
AWF: MLB

Mrs. C. H. Jenkins
P. O. Box 698
Lincoln, Nebraska

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 15874, that Sampson Marble, while living in Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont, enlisted and served in the Vermont troops as follows: 

From June 20 to August 20, 1779, as private in Captain Thomas Sawyer's company; from August 1 to November 17, 1779, to May 8, 1780 as Private in Captain Parmalee Allen's company; from March 5 to May 8, 1780, as private in Captain Jesse Safford's company, Major Ebenezer Allen's detachment; from early 1781 to June 30, 1781, as sergeant in Captain John Stark's company; from July 1 to October 10, 1781, as private in Captain John Stark's company, Colonel Samuel Fletcher's battalion. 

Early in 1782 he moved to Albany, New York and enlisted that spring, as a private in Captain Peter B. Tearse's company, Colonel Marinus Willet's New York regiment, was killed in a battle, name of which is not stated, and news of his death was reported to his wife about December, 1782 , or January, 1783. 

He married in January, 1780, at Clarendon, Vermont, Sarah Shepard. They had one child, Mary, born in August, 1782, who married Moses Field. The widow, Sarah, married William Babcock, date not stated, and he died June 30, 1834. 

Sarah Babcock was allowed pension on account of the services of Sampson Marble, on her application executed August 29, 1849, while living in Chenango County, New York, aged eighty- seven years. 

Very truly yours

E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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No 7581
Sarah Babcock
formerly widow of
Sampson Marble
New York
_____

Suspended
Let. to Hon W. T. Jackson. Nov. 6th/49

Act of July 1836
-3rd section
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[Persons making application at the Comptroller's or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U.S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Calvery, or Artillery, &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service and discharge, as near as can be given.  The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.]
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned, the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
1782. Dec 31 Sampson Marble Private No. of Cert issued, 344. L 20 17 09
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State of New-York,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, November 16 1849}
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 2 now remaining in this office,
and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
1st under Capt. Peter B Tearse in Col. Marinus Willett Regiment.
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I have examined the records for the service of Sampson Marble and find one entries, as above, amounting to 20.17.09
John Hancock Examining Clerk.
U. Grant. Comptroller.
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199 Lancaster St., 
Albany, N. Y, January 17, 1929.

U. S. Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen;- 

On August 15th, there was mailed to your Bureau a communication making request for information and statistics concerning the military records of Sampson Marble, a Revolutionary soldier in connection with application for membership in a local D. A. R. Chapter. 

Recently there has come to hand all necessary data and this membership application has been completed and passed by the National Board, it will not now be necessary to have the information at that time called for. Will you therefore countermand this and acknowlege receipt of this communication and oblige.

Very respectfully, 

(Miss) Nelle Clark 

[stamp]
Pension o

Jan 21 1929 
U. S.
Office
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AW

Rev.& 1812 Wars
Section.

November 5, 1926.

Mrs. J. N. Treadwell,
600 S. Washington Ave.
St. Peter, Minn.

Madam:

I have to advise you, that from the papers in the pension claim, W. 15874, it appears that Sampson Marble, while living in Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont, enlisted and served in the Vermont Troops as follows:

From June 20, to August 20, 1779, as private in Captain Thomas Sawyer's Company.

From August 1, to November 17, 1779, as private in Captain Parmalee Allen's Company.

From March 5, to May 8, 1780, as private in Captain Jesse Safford's Company, Major EEbenezer Allen's Detachment.

From early in 1781, to June 30, 1781, as Sergeant in Captain John Stark's Company.

From July 1, to October 10, 1781, as private in Captain John Stark's Company, Colonel Samuel Fletcher's Battalion.

Early in 1782, he moved to Albany, New York and enlisted that spring, as a private, in Captain Peter B.

[handwritten note]
I used all [services?] as reported by State of VT because the widow gave those periods + some of the officers before she got the State report AW (I omitted the travel pay (last item, no date + no service allowance in it)
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Tearse's Company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York Regiment, was killed in a battle, name of which is not stated, and news of his death was reported to his wife about December 1782, or January 1783.

He married in January 1780, at Clarendon, Vermont, Sarah Shepard. They had one child, Mary, born in August 1783, who married Moses Field. The widow, Sarah married William Babcock, date not stated and he died June 30, 1834.

Sarah Babcock was allowed pension on account of the services of Sampson Marble, on her application executed August 29, 1849, while living in Chenango County, New York, aged eighty-seven years.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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To the Commissioner of Pensions:

Will you kindly send a copy of the Pension granted to [ul]Sarah[/ul] (Shepard) Mable widow of [ul]Sampson Marble[/ul] a soldier of the Revolution to:

Mrs. J. N.) Julia E. Treadwell
600 S. Washington Ave
St. Peter, Minnesota.

Sept. 6. 1926.

[stamp]
PENSION
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U.  SEPT 9  S.
1926
OFFICE
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Deborah Avery Chapter
Mrs. C. H. Jenkins, Registrat
P. O. Box 698
Lincoln, Nebraska
January 18, 1931

Veteran's Administration,
Bureau of Pensions,
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section,
Washington, D.C.;

Gentlemen:

Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension papers of Sarah Marble Babcock, widow of Sampson [ul]Marble[/ul] of Albany or Dutchess Co., N.Y., who was killed in service in 1782-3?

I need this date to prove a line and will appreciate your kindness very much.

Thanking you in advance for this favor, I am sincerely,

[signature]Mrs. C.H. Jenkins

P.O. Box 698
Lincoln, Nebr.

[mail stamp]
REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS
SECTION

JAN 2[?] 1931

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
[/STAMP]
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[handwritten notes]
Request came on Jan. 17, 1929 to ifnore this communication, date already received from master[?] service

199 Lancaster Street,
Albany, N.Y., August 15, 1928.

U. S. Pension Bureau,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen: - 

In connection with the filing of an application for membership with Ganesvoort Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Albany, N.Y., it becomes necessary to request certain information which, it is understood, the U. S. Pension Bureau will furnish when called up so to do.

My ancestor serving in the Revolutionary Was through whom I seek membership in the D. A. R., is Sampson [ul]Marble[/] who enlisted first from Vermont and later from the state of New York.  From relatives more or less removed, so far as acquaintance is concerned, the enclosed service record has been furnished which, up to only a short time ago, would have sufficed in filing any ordinary preliminary application for membership this city, however, more recently the Ganesvoort Chapter has come to require a detailed record, consequently it becomes necessary to turn to your Bureau for such help.

It is possible the enclosed skeleton may be of service in supplying these missing links, and it is therefore detailed as clearly as facts in my possession at this time will allow.

Payment for any certificates in this connection will be promptly made upon notice as to the amount charged therefor.

Respectfully,

[signature](Miss) Nelle Clark

(Enclosure)

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PENSION
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AUG
25
1928
U. S.
OFFICE
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[ulS a m p s o n  M a r b l e[/ul]

Military enrollments:

Clarendon, Rutland County, Vt.

Albany, New York.

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PENSION
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AUG 25
1928
U. S.
OFFICE
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Company and Place of service
so far as possible, required in filling
out this preliminary application black
for admission to this specified Chapter
of D.A.R
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[UL]S a m p s o n  M a r b l e[/ul]

Company   |   Vermont   |   Enlistments   |   Rank

Capt. Sawyer, Vt   |   June 20, 1779 - 2 mo.   |   Private
Place of service:   |   |   |

Capt Parmele Allen, Vt   |   Aug 1, 1779 to Nov. 1779   |   Private
Place of service:   |   |   |

Capt. Jesse Safford
and Col. Ebenezer Allen, Vt.   |   March 5, 1780 2 months   |   Private
Place of service:   |   |   |

Capt. John Stark
and Col Ebenezer Allen, Vt.   |   March 1781   |   Sargeant
Place of service:   |   |   |

Capt. John Stark
and
Capt. Marinus Willett   |   Spring 1782   |   Private
   |   Died in service   |   |
   |   Dec. 1782 or Jan. 1783
Place of service:

[mail stamp]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
F
AUG 25
1928
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Please verify, modify and certify as required for use in filing final application blank with specified Chapter of D.A.R.

It is understood this now stands as incorporated in an accepted membership. This is simply to be positively assured of accuracy and acceptance if so used.

[mail stamp]
U S PENSION OFFICE
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25
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[UL]S a m p s o n  M a r b l e[/ul]

Enlisted June 20, 1799 as Private 2 mo. under Capt. Sawyer, Vt., Aug. 1, 1779, Pvt. under Capt. Parmele Allen, Vt., March 5, 1780, 2 mo. as Pvt. under Capt. Jesse Safford and Col. Ebenezer, Vt.  March 1781 as Sargeant, under Capt. John Start and Col. Ebenezer Allen of Vt., and July, 1781 to Oct. 10, 1781, Pvt. under Capt. John Stark and Capt. Samuel Fletcher of Vt.  Again in the spring of 1782 under Capt. Peter B. Pearse and Capt. Marinus Willett, New York, and died in service in Dec. 1782 or Jan. 1783.  (Name of battle not given.) This is taken from Pension office files.  His widow married William Babcock, 1784 who died June 30, 1834. Said widow received a pension at the age of 87, in Chenango Co., N.Y.  Aug,29, 1849.

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U. S. PENSION OFFICE
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Rev/MK
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Washington, D.C.
Feb. 21, 1921.

Chief Clerk,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

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U. PENSION S.
FEB 
28
1921
OFFICE.

Dear Sir:

Would you kindly mail me a copy of the record of Sampson Marble's pension record during the Revolutionary War. His widow was Sarah Marble. He resided in Herkimer County, New York to the best of my knowledge.

I am the great granddaughter of said Sampson Marble, and would like this record with letter and official signature to comply with the rules in joining the D.A.R.

Thanking you in advance,

I remain,

Respectfully yours,

[signature]Mrs. Lena M. Heck.

2715 Ontario Road, N.W.,

(per pl. l)
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Rev WIDOW, &etc.
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File No. 15874
Sarah Babcock
Widow of 
Sampson Marble
Pri Rev War
_________

Act July 4th  36

[I]ndex: Vol. A, Page 35

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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1921 Mar 25 - Mrs. Lena M. Heck furnished history AW

1926 Nov. 5. [Heist?] to Mrs. J. N. Treadwell aw
1929. Jan. 25 - Miss Nele Clark adv. relative to a former request. NMNF
1931 - Feb 4 - Miss [?] Mrs. C. H. Jenkins [initials?]
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MMHF/eel

[handwritten note] See her letter + watch for a letter of Aug. 15, 1928 though she does not say who wrote it -

January 25, 1929

Miss Nelle Clark
199 Lancaster Street
Albany, New York

Madam

I advise you that your request of the 17th instant in regard to Sampson Marble, Revolutionary War soldier, will be [ul]complied with[/ul].

Due to the very large number of requests for information relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each such inquiry.  Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Sarah Babcock formerly
widow of Sampson Marble of
New York
See Com'd letter of Nov 6, '49 if
the service noted be correct, allow [?]

on bu't of men
raised on Bouts[?] of an
appropriate Lands future
yes for New York
roofs[?]

[right hand column]

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir

Will you examine this case and inform me as to the issue of such [xa?] nation.

Respectfully + truly yours

W. J. Jackson

Washington Dec 12/49
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[ul]State of Vermont[/ul]

Secretary of State's Office
Montpelier  November 21, 1849

I hereby certify that there is on file in this office A  Day Roll of Capt Thomas Sawyer's Company of Militia. raised for the defence of the Northern Frontier of the United States, June 29, 1779; on which Roll is the name of "samson Marble," with an allowance for two months and two days service as a private, commending June 20th and ending August 20th. Said Pay Roll is sworn by the Captain at "Rutland. 7th Dec. 1779."

Also, a "Pay Roll of Capt. Jesse Safford's Company of Rangers, Maj. Eben't Allen Allen's Detachment, raised for the defence of the State of Vermont, commencing Jan. 18 and ending the 1st of December A.D. 1780, both days included"; with an allowance for two months and three days service as a private, commending March 5th and ending May 8th, at which last date he was discharged.

Also, a "True List of (the names and sums of) Capt John Stark's Company's Pay Roll of services in the State of Vermont from the beginning of the campaign 1781 to the 30th
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of June in said year inclusive, taken from the original in the Paymaster's Office"; on which Roll is the name of "Serg't Samson Marble," with an allowance of £4.15.0 for service as a sergeant.

Also, "A Pay Roll of Capt Parmalee Allen's Company of Rangers for the pay due to them from the State of Vermont, made at £3 per man per month"; on which Roll is the name of "Sampson Marble" with an allowance for 109 days service as a private, commencing August 1st 1779 and ending Nov. 17th".  Said Roll is dated at Castleton.

Also, "A Pay Roll of Capt John Stark's Company in the Battalion commanded by Col. Samuel Fletcher in the service of the State of Vermont 1781"; on which Roll is the name of "Sampson Marbel," with an allowance for 100 days service as a private, commending July 1st and ending October 10th".

Also, "An Account of money due to Capt Jesse Safford's Company for travel from their respective towns to camp; one part to Pittsford; the other to Royalton; in July 1780"; on which Roll is the name of "Samson Marbel Serg't;" with an allowance for 68 miles travel.

In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of this
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Office this 21st day of November
A.D. 1849

Ferrand F. Shimill[?]

Secretary of State
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Sarah Babcock formerly widow of Sampson Marble

New York

See Com's. letter of Nov 6."49 of the service noted be correct, allow is[?]

on hist[?] of men raised on Bounty[?] of war. appropriate Land between yrs of New York 
troops.

[right hand column] 
Hon J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

[?]

Will you examine this case and inform me as to the usual[?] of such examination.

Respectfully + truly yours

W. T. Jackson

Washington Dec 12/49
Comm