Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12151, Ebenezer Benjamin, New York
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SERVICE.
New York

Benjamin, Ebenezer

NUMBER.
S./2/5/
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CONTENTS
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2692
                                                                  New York 
Ebenzer, Benjamin of Westmoreland in the state of New York who was a private in the company command by Captain Grey -- of the [inelligble] command by [inelligble name] in the New York ---- for 20 months.

I [inelligble] on the Roll od New york----at the rate of 66 dollars 66 cents per annual---commence on the [inelligble] day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of [inelligble] 1839----and lent to B.P. Johnson
Rome----

[Inellgible] to [inelligble] of Sept. 1832  
[Inelligble] allowance ending 4, [inelligble] 33
$99.99
 33.33
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$13332

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIN, 
[inelligble] June 7, 1832.

Recorded by [inelligble] Cler--
--ok D          Vol. 5.              Padge 69
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STATE OF NEW YORK.
ONEIDA COUNTY
On this seventh day of August 1832 personally appeared before the court of [inelligble] County. [Inelligble] Ebenezer, Benjamin --------a resident of said county. and state, aged forty six years, who being first duly swore according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. 
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born at Pastore Con April 4th 1766--that this is no [inelligble] this knowledge. That he [inelligible] when called into service-- [inelligble] ware lived at [inelligible] where he now lives. [Inelligble] 1779 he volunteered in the militia in a companny called the [inelligble] Group and served four monthly at about [inelligble] kill. That in about 1781 he enlisted in Canaan in [inelligble] under the command of[inelligible] John McKinstry of [inelligible] but afterwards he [inelligible] had command for nine months and was stationed at [inelligible]. On the day of April 1782 [inelligible] dishonest again enlisted at Canaan for nine months in [inelligible] Co. [Inelligible] and rent [inelligble] for there [inelligible] month then [inelligible] and the [inelligible] a natice [inelligible] affidavit. This [inelligible]. This [inelligible] is now [inelligible].
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity expect the present, and declared that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[Inelligible signature]

his
Ebenezer X Benjamin 
               Marks.

And the said here do hereby delcare his 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 [inelligble] further certificates, that is appears to [inelligible] that Benjamin P Johnson who was signed the [inelligble] certificate is a residence in [inelligible]-------and is a credible person, and that this statement is entitled to credit. 

And that the aid Ebenezer Benjamin [inelligible] is not in a [inelligible] court [inelligible].

I, [inelligible] Clerk of the Court of [inelligible] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said [inelligible] in the matter of the application of Ebenzer Benjamin for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand ans seal of office, this seventh day of August [inelligble] Benjamin P Johnson before whom [inelligble]. [Inelligible].
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State of New York
Onedia County
On this 15th day of Nov. 1832 before me a person of Oneida county [inelligible] personally appeared Ebenezer, Benjamin within named, and makes the following additional delcaration or affidavit that as to his service--
In 1771 he can't state the day of the month or the month) he volunteered in the militia in a company called the Silver Greys Commanders by Moses Jones [inelligible] commandant, acting as Captain and Lieutenant Jaques, there officers resided in what was called New Lebanon now Columbia County--this deponet acted as a waiter to Lieutenate Jques--marched from New [inelligble] and marched through Claverack, [inelligible], Rhinebeck, Redhook, [inelligible] hill and was stationed on the hill about half a mile from the [inelligible] in Fishkitt, and served about [inelligible] months. 
This deponet cannot reason of his age and loss of memory swear positivelt as to the precise length of his service out according to his best recollection he served was not less than four months--that he recollects was the time to which the company was called out--
That in April 1781 he enlisted in Canaan Columbia County NY for nine months in Capt. Silver Greys Company in a regiment commanded [inelligible] thinks by Col. John McKinstry when he enlisted, but afterwards he thinks Col. Willett had command. Lieut. Fonda belonged ti the company--Sergeant Seth Rowley whose affadavit is annext marched several of the soldiers [inelligible] was one from Canaan
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through Kinderhook Schodack and Greenwith to Albany--and remained there at the barrers [inelligible] or three weeks under the command of Lieut. Fonda and from there marched under him up the river to Saratoga and there were placed under into command of Capt. Sulver Grey and remained at Saratoga until cold weather and until the term of service expired being about the commencement of the year 1782. When the company was discharged--the deponent received a written discharge. He served the [inelligible] his fall term of nine months. Recollects--Col.  Can Schaack who was at Saratoga a part of the [inelligible] were there. The discharge which deponent recieved was [inelligible] receives by a Capt. Darrow who was with the [inelligible]--but the same has [inelligible] been lost [inelligible] signed by Col. McKinstry and was not [inelligible]. 
On the 6th day of April 1782 again enlisted at Canaan College Co. for nine months in Capt. Joseph Harrison comapny Col. Marinus Willets Regiment--and marched to [inelligible] and were then maintained by Col. Willets from then marched to Schohave Middle Fort and Capt. Harrison has command at the Fort and remained there at the fort about five months. The deponent went with a Lieutenant [inelligible] Lieut [inelligible] from Schoharie Cattshill Greene Co N.Y. on the north river and remained there about two months. When we were sent for and returned again Schoharie Middle Fort-- where this deponent continued to serve
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until a short time before this deponent's time expired (in November as he thinks) when he was taken sick and given over by the surgeon and was taken home by deponent's father--in the fall or beginning of winter. The time this deponent served before he was taken sick was seven months certainly and perhaps more--and during  rest of time of enlistment then deponent was so sick as to be unable to do duty as a soldier. There was no other company in the Fort but the one to which this deponent belonged. 
This deponent on or to the annexed affidavits to his character and reputation. He also would state that the last paper annexed directed to whom it may concern [inelligible] with the other papers not [inelligible] but is now what was the opinion of his neighbors in New Canaan where he was formely as to his repurtation as an old solder. As could not be regularly authenticated as many of the soldiers have already gone to the grave. The affidavits of "Benj." Benjamin, Seth Rowley, and Isaac Richardsonprove this deponent's service. Thet are all equally sworn--
sworn before me--                         his
                                             Ebenezer X Benjamin
                                                           mark
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And I the fair judge do hereby certify that Caleb Reed who has signed the annexed certificqate is a resident of Wesrmoreland and a clergyman and that William Loomis is aso a resident of said Westmoreland and that they are credible persons, and the affidavits titled to full confidence.
 J. Hathaway Judge
of Onedia Compley
Counsellor &c.
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State of New York
Ebenezer Benjamin of a citizen
Onedia County of the United States of America residing in the town of Westmoreland, in the county of Oneida and State of New York, being duty sworn deponent says that he enlisted into the army of the United States for nine months, in April 1781 at Canaan in the county of Columbia State of New York in a company commanded by Captain Silas Grey in a Regiment commanded by Colonel John McKinstry, the Reginment to which thus deponent was attached was ordered to [inelligible] and stationed during the summer following his enlistment and at the expiration of the nine months the men were discharged who [inelligible] the comapny to which this deponent  and this deponent also believes that the whole of the Regiment was discharged at the same time. This deponent received a written discharge [inelligible] of that this deponent is not certain this deponent's discharge has been lost for a number of years. On the 6th dat of April 1782 this deponent [inelligble] again enlisted at Canaan aforesaid under Captain Joseph Hatrrison for nine months was marched to [inelligible] and mustered his friend Colonel Willets' Reigment and were [inelligible] to Schoharie. From Schoharie this deponent with a sentiment guard to Cattskill in Greene county, and was stationed there about two months and then returned to Scholarie and
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before the time of service expired, this deponent was taken sick and given in by the Regions. This deponent's father came and took this deponent from Scholarie and carried him home in the fall or beginning of winter of his elistement, and there he finally recovered.  When this deponent was taken from Scholarie, it was expected by everyone that this deponent were to die, and he was retured dead by the Captain of the Company to which he belonged to. The Deponent never received a written discharge for his seconf period of service, being ay home or accounted of his sickness. This deponent was no written memorandum to which he can refer for the exactness of the dates above mentioned but believes them to be time, according to the best of his recollection and belief. This deponent is partially blinded which was [inelligibile] by his illness in the army. It is named and indigent circumstances and stands in need of his couny's assistance for support.And [inelligble] not.
Worn to and Subscribed    Ebenezer Benjamin
this 15th day od April
before me at [inelligble]
in the County of Oneida
Charles Wylie one of the judges of Onedia Co [inelligble]
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State of New York} Benjamine Benjamin of this 
Onedia County} time in the County of Onedia and State of New York being sworn deponent and says that his brother to the wither named Ebenezer, Benjamin and that he recollects his brother enlisting into the army, but cannot be certain as to the year, are also recollects his being brought home sick as stated in his affidavit and also that he was given [inelligble] by his Physicians, but finally recovered. This deponent further says that [inelligble] his recovery his brither had been partially blind, and this continues to, and is in reduced and needing circumstances.
and further says not Sworn to and subscribed before this 13th day of April 1818 at Rome Berry Benjamin I Charles We do certify that Benj Benjamin in all County above named is to me known and man of credibility with & veracity. Charles Wild one of the Judge Carl While Snider near late Judge of One I Charles Wylie one of the Judges of the Court of the Pleas of Oneida County, do certify that appears satisfaction that the said Ebenezer Benjamin did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding affidavit against the common enemy and Portianson the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war pursuant to the directions of the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the into States in the Revolutionary war or Order Co April 1818 from the above off, that he is in absolute need of his country espistance Charles Wylie