Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7079, Edward Edwards, Mass. Also Served In War Of 1812
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(3-1776)
SERVICE 
Mass 
Also served in War of 1812.

Edwards, Edward 
Jane

NUMBER
W. 7079
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6438
Michigan
Jane Edwards
widow of Edward Edwards
Mass
who served in the Revolutionary 
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars 00.
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848. deducting
former pay at $80. per annum from 3d February 1853
under 2d sec. act 3 February 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the
19th day of Jany 1858
and sent to 
Arthur Edwards,
Detroit,
Michigan
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 488. Vol. H
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1880. Jany 10.
Col Arthur Edwards of
Trenton Wayne Co. Mich
was this day given a 
description of the
Nothern Soldier

[written vertically] J.T. Stevens, Apr. 21/59
H.C. Kibbee Dec.12, 1859
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STATE OF MICHIGAN,
County of Wayne}ss.
BE IT KNOWN, That before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Jane Edwards and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person named in an original certificate in her possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d 1848 Jane Edwards widow of Edward Edwards who was a private in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the Pension List at the rate of Eighty dollars and [blank] cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March 1848 and continuing for life, unless she should marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. Deducting former payments at the rate of $80. per annum from 3d February 1853 under act 3d February 1853 (2d Section)
[box with the initials L.S.] Given at the Department of the Interior this nineteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight.
J. Thompson
Secretary of the Interior
Examined and countersigned,
Geo. C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions.
That she has not intermarried but continues to be a widow, that she now resides in Trenton, Wayne County Michigan and has resided there for the space of over twenty years past: and that previous thereto, she resided in the State of Indiana of the truth of which statement I am fully satisfied. and that she cannot write her name because of old age and infirmity.
Sworn to and subscribed this 30 day of November 1859, before me}
Jane [her X mark] Edwards
Jonathan Hudsen
Justice of the Peace
Arthur Edwards Witness to Pensioner's Signature. Arthur Edwards Jr. Witness to
Dollars per annum
Sworn & Inscribed 
before me at Detroit
Nov 30; A.D. 1859}Arthur Edwards
T.H. Hartwell
Notary Public
W.C.M.
Clerks certificate showing official character signature &c, of Hartwell on file in Pension Office.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE}ss.
I, ENOS T. THROOP, Clerk of said County, and Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Jonathan Hudson whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed Instrument, and therein written, was, at the time of taking such Jurat a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and qualified, and duly authorized to take the same: AND FURTHER, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court and County, at Detroit, this Second day of December A.D. 1859.
E.T. Throop CLERK.
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State of Michigan
County of Wayne,}ss Arthur Edwards of Trenton, in the County and State aforesaid being duly sworn under oath doth depose and say that he is the son of Jane Edwards who is the widow of Edward Edwards dec'd and is of the age of about forty seven years. Deponent further says that Jane Edwards resides with his sister in Trenton, Michigan and that the facts set forth in her affidavit of identity dated 30th day of November are true.
Deponent doth further say that she is the identical Jane Edwards widow of Edward Edwards dec'd now on the Roll of the Michigan Agency for paying Pensions at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum
Sworn & Subscribed
before me at Detroit}Arthur Edwards
Nov 30 A.D. 1859.
T.H. Hartwell
Notary Public
W.C.M.
Clerks certificate showing official character signature &c. of Hartwell on file in Pension Office.
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In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank] for a statement of the military history of Edward Edwards a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR and 1812, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
W. File 7079
[table headings] DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED (Subheading-CAPTAIN. | COLONEL.) | STATE.
May 2. 81 | 2 yrs | Pri. | - | John Brooks | Mass.
[others listed under COLONEL.] Benj. Tupper Calvin Smith
Nov 30.1813 to Mch 1, 1817 | Corpl. Sergeant | John Whistler | [blank] | 1st US Inf
18713-1Go-1812
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment Charlton Worcester Co. Mass aged 16 yrs - born in Mass.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 4, 1857
Residence at date of application, Trenton, Wayne Co. Mich-mth dau-name not stated.
Age at date of application, 91 yrs.
Remarks Sol. mar near where Cincinnati now stands 1793 Jane Arthur 
his body was found bet May & Sept 1817 40 or 50 miles fr Fort Wayne towards Columbus Oh
1818-Thos. ae 13 yrs., Arthur 11 yrs., John ae 9

[crossed out] 1859 son Arthur Edwards ae 47 yrs.
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This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L.W.B.
W. 7079.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C.,
May 26th, 1898.
O.W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for further information concerning Edward Edwards, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised as follows;
1. He was born in Massachusetts (probably Worcester County).
2. Date of birth not stated.
3. Papers on file in his claim for pension make no mention as to whether he was married more than once.
4. His death occurred "not far from Fort Wayne, Indiana."
5. He died in 1817, exact date (day and month) and circumstances under which death occurred not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Rev. Arthur Edwards,
2818 Indiana Avenue,
Chicago, Ills.
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[handwritten left side- OW+N 1812] [handwritten right side-E]
Northwestern Christian Advocate,
Official Organ. Methodist Episcopal Church
Arthur Edwards, D.D.Editor
Chas. M. Stuart, R.D.
David D. Thompson. 
Washington St Chicago, Feb. 28., 1898. 189_
[stamp-OLD WAR & NAVY
FEB 28 1898
FILES.]
United States Commissioner of Pensions:
Washington, D.C.
Sir--My paternal grandmother, Mrs. Jenny Arthur Edwards became a pensioner in about the year 1857, receiving arrearages, she then being about ninety three years old. She was the widow of Edward Edwards who was a soldier in the war of 1812 against England. We have part records to the effect that he was in the revolution. Our information leads us to believe that he enlisted in Col. John Brooks' Seventh Massachusetts Bay Regiment at or near Wooster, Mass., Nov. 11., 1778 We believe also that he was in Captain Whistler's company of the First U.S. Infantry, for six months.
I ask that these two items be verified for me in your office, and further--
1. When was the said Edwards born? Mass probably Worcester Co
2. Where was he born?
3. Was he married more than once, and if so, to whom before Jenny Arthur?
4. Where did Edwards die? not far from Ft Wayne, Ind" 
5. When did he die, and under what circumstances? 1817
Of course, I ask on the theory that your records may show. Please say also where I can apply for further definite information? Our aim is simply geneological.
(Rev.) Arthur Edwards. (D.D.
2818 Indiana
Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
Very truly,
[sig] (Rev.) Arthur Edwards. - (D.D., 

2818. Indiana
Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
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[handwritten at top-A.N.S.D 
D E]
The Northwester Christian Advocate,
OFFICIAL ORGAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
ARTHUR EDWARDS, D.D., Editor
CHAS. M. STUART, D.D.  DAVID D. THOMPSON.
April 25., 1896.
Chicago
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions:
Sir: Some years ago a pension was granted to the aged Jennie Arthur Edwards, widow of Edward Edwards who was a soldier in the was [sic] with England, 1812. The lady was my father's mother. If consistent with your rules, I wish to obtain a transcript of the record upon which the pension was awarded. The data will aid me in a search concerning other family matters. I will pay whatever costs are requisite.
Respectfully,
Arthur Edwards
[stamp-OLD WAR & NAVY
APR 30 1896
FILES]
Direct reply to 2818 Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill.
[Stamp: U.S. PENSION OFFICE
H
APR
28
1896]
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3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L.D.L.
Claim No.
Certificate No.
Claimant served from Jan 5 to Nov 6 1776
Soldier Edward Edwards
Service Pa. & moved to Ohio and Ind.
Additional Service Rev. War
No [blank] claim, State records [blank], 190_
No claim, combination records [blank], 190__
REMARKS:
No claim other than J.#7079 Mass. served in 1781 but went to Ohio Ind & Mich
sevd at only one
08-Chief Division
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Bedford, Ind
Dec. 4-'08
Pension Dept-
Have you a man enrolled as Pensioner of Revolutionary War (Edward Edwards?)
He enlisted Jan 5 to Nov 6 1776. Lived in Penn., then moved to Ohio & then to Indiana-The descendant of Rev. soldier lived in Ind., I would thank you for information.
Respt-
Mrs. W.H. Ramsay
1305-14th-N. St.
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[left side] '96 Wid pensd
A Edwards.
Chicago Ills.
LWB
as above
1908 Dec.22.Hist to Mrs. 
W.A. Ramsay-¢
[right side] 7079
Revy & 1812
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7079
Jane Edwards
Widow
Edward Edwards
Pvt Rev. War
Act: Feby. 2728
Index:-Vol. A Page 209
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Department of State
Geo. C. Whiting Esq
Com. of Pensions
Washington
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Add: Ev
M
In the Revolutionary
Pension claim of
of Mrs Jane Edwards-widow of
Edward Edwards
died-recently
filed
10 Dec 1857
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This will certify that I am well acquainted with Capt Arthur Edwards of Michigan, and know him to be a gentleman of character and high standing, in whose veracity and integrity I believe every confidence can be placed.
With Gen John E. Hunt I have been acquainted for many years as one of the leading and most prominent men of the state of Ohio, and have always considered him a gentleman of great probity of character.
Mrs Jane Edwards of Trenton, Michigan is not personally known to me but from all I can ascertain, she has ever sustained a most reputable character, and I have no doubt of her being the widow of Edward Edwards deceased, formerly of the state of Massachusetts.
Detroit
Dec 3, 1857.} R McClelland
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9-702
Michigan
Jane Edwards widow of Edward who was a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Jany '58 and sent to A. Edwards, Detroit Mich.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book H
Vol. 1 Page 482.
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11.867
Michigan
Jane Edwards widow of Edward who died on the [blank] of [blank] in the State of [blank] who was a private in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Revolution line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Detroit at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Jany. 1858 and sent to A. Edwards
Detroit, Mich:
Arrears to the 4th of [blank]
Semi-annual allowance ending [blank]
[Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by G.T. Getty Clerk,
Book H Vol. 1 Page 476
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No. 15483
Records from 
Secy of State
Massachusetts
See Commissioner's 
Brief within

[upside down]
Petition of 
Jane Edwards
for Pension
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston.
October 22d 1857.
I Hereby Certify, That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Edward Edwards is borne on descriptive list of three years men as follows-
Age, 16; Height 5.4' Complex. Dark; Occupation Farmer; enlisted May 2d 1781, for three years, from Charlton, Worcester County.
Also on list of Final Settlement in Col. John  Brooks Regt.-certificates
No. 11.290 Jany.1.1784. $58.12
No. 11.565 "       "   "      $80.00
Also on List of Final Settlement in 6th Old 13th Regt. Col. Benjamin Tupper's & Col. Calvin Smith's Certificates-
No. 15.154. Jany 1. 1783 $80.00
No. 15.636 Jany 1. 1781 "52.48
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
F. DeWitt
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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Ge J.L.   E. Hunt
Afft as to
E. Edwards
Nov. 1857
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Toledo Ohio Nov 9/57
To Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
At the request of Capt Arther Edwards, I take the liberty of stating what I know of his late Father Edward Edwards formerly of the old first or second Regiment of United States infantry. If he belonged to the Regiment of which my Father was Colonel it was the first Regiment but I am inclined to think that he belonged to the 2nd United States infantry then commanded by Colonel Kingsbury, from the fact that my Father Colo. Thomas Hunt was ordered in 1803 with his Regiment, from Detroit Michigan to St Louis Missouri with his Regiment and I believe Sergent Major Edward Edwards was at Fort Wayne at that time then in Command of Captain Whipple
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Toledo Ohio Nov 9/57
To Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
At the request of Capt Arther Edwards, I take the liberty of stating what I know of his late Father Edward Edwards formerly of the old first or second Regiment of United States infantry. If he belonged to the Regiment of which my Father was Colonel it was the first Regiment but I am inclined to think that he belonged to the 2nd United States infantry then commanded by Colonel Kingsbury, from the fact that my Father Colo. Thomas Hunt was ordered in 1803 with his Regiment, from Detroit Michigan to St Louis Missouri with his Regiment and I believe Sergent Major Edward Edwards was at Fort Wayne at that time then in Command of Captain Whipple
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I was at Fort Wayne in 1814 and fifteen and Edward Edwards was than Sergent Major serving under Captain Whistler (or Major Whistler I do not recall which, who was the Father of General Whistler now of the United States army now living in Covington Kentucky.
I have every reason to believe from what I have herd Edward Edwards, and others say that he was in the army in the War of the Revolution, and I am sure and can say positivly that he served in the war of 1812, and was not discharged from the army until after the war
I will also add that his Superior Officers allways spoke in the highest terms of him as a man and soldier and that he received an honorable discharge. I am very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
John E Hunt
Post Master
Toledo Ohio
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The State of Ohio
Lucas County}ss. Before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, this 9th day of November in the year one thousand and eight hundred and fifty seven came John E. Hunt the subscriber to the foregoing statement, and made solemn oath that the matters and things therein stated are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Witness my hand and official seal at who this day and year above written
Charles J Scott
Notary Public
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John E Hunt
& Genl Cass
Certificate
[written vertically] Revolution Gen. Hunt's statement
is to be depended upon.
Lewis Cass
Washington
Dec.1.1857
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Toledo Ohio November 16/57
G. C. Whiting Esqr
Com of Pensions
Sir
I desire to say in addition to what I stated in my letter to you dated the 9th Instant That from the time I first knew Edward Edwards I allways understood that he was born or lived in Massachusetts when a boy and that he was a Revolutionary soldier under Genl Wayne and I positively knew him to be a soldier of the United States army in the war of 1812 stationed at Fort Wayne Indiana in 1814 & 1815 where I myself was born in 1798. I also knew his wife Jane Edwards
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who lived with him as his wife and was treated as such and was so considered by their friends and the whole garrison. For many years past she has lived I believe with her son Arthur Edwards in or near the City of Detroit. I understand she now lives in Trenton Michigan which I have no doubt is the case Trenton being in the County of Wayne Michigan about twenty miles below Detroit and in which County Detroit is situated
John E Hunt
Sworn to and subscribed before me, 
Notary Public within & for the County of
Lucas & State of Ohio, this 17th day of 
November A.D. 1857
Charles J. Scott
Notary Public
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I was not personally acquainted with Edward Edwards, but I have long known his widow Jane Edwards, and I have no doubt, but that Edward Edwards was a soldier of the revolution. Gen. Hunt's statement is to be depended upon.
Lewis Cass
Washington
Dec.1.1857
[written vertically-John E Hunt
&Genl Cass
Certificate]
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Washington City
Dec.16.1857.
Sir:
Captain Edwards has informed me that if you are satisfied that his mother Mrs Edwards was married to his father before 1794 she would be entitled to a pension from 1836. I understand also that his mother has sworn that her marriage took place before that time.
I have long known Mrs Edwards and know her to a very respectable person and every way worthy of credit, and if I were acting officially upon her declaration
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I should receive it without hesitation and without any doubt of its truth
I am Sir
Respectfully 
Your obt servt
Leo Cass
Geo. C. Whiting Esq
Com. of Pensions
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Detrpot Dec 30.1857
Dear Sir,
Herewith you have a further affidavit in the case of Mrs Jane Edwards. The Captain says he spoke to you about it. The sermon which accompanies it, he wishes preserved, so that he can procure it again, as his mother is very attached to it, being the production of her deceased brother and of course a valuable relic to her. Its perusal may be of some value also to you, unless you attend to such things more thoroughly than formerly. Perhaps you may say that I might also have profited by its reading, but herein I have the advantage of you, as I have already read it with great interest & I hope instruction. The Capt hopes this will be sufficient to date his mothers pension farther back.
Truly yours
R McClelland
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting
[written vertically in left margin-The former affidavits I believe, have the Clerk's certificate to the same Justices authority &c]
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Jane Edwards
wid:
Edward
Mich:
Act 7
Allowed at the rate of $80
per an: under Act 7" July.1838
& subsequent acts of '43, 44, 
& 2d Feb, 1848, deducting
former paymets under the act 
of Feb: 3d 1853. at the
same rate
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House
R McClelland
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Detroit Nov 25/57
Dear Sir:
This morning I recd the enclosed petition from Capt Davis, and having procured the certificate of the Clerk of the Court, I forward it. It would be impracticable for either Judge Withenall or Judge Wilkins (R. I. I.) to go to Trenton as their courts are constantly in session, and besides what the Justice certifies, I am satisfied it would be almost impossible to bring you another af.
As to you & her character, if necessary, you can procure any testimonials you may desire.
Yours truly
R McClelland
Capt A. Edwards
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Washington Dec 16th 1857
Hon G.C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Capt Arthur Edwards of Trenton Wayne County is an applicant for a pension for his mother Jane Edwards wife Edward Edwards a soldier in the last war & also I am informed in the Revolutionary War. The family of Capt Edwards is of the highest respectability & any [illegible] made by Mrs Edwards or Capt Arthur Edwards may in my estimation be implicitly relied upon
Respectfully Truly
Z Chancellor
Ju.S.S
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Detroit 4 Jany 58
Sir
Enclosed I forward to you, the certificate issued to my mother. Honble Mr McClelland informed me today of your decision & stated that before the necessary papers could be secured the original Certificate must be returned to your office. I cannot express the gratitude I feel towards you for your many acts of kindness in the difficult affair. Please accept my thanks &  believe me
Your friend
Arthur Edwards
Geo. Whiting Esq
Washington 
DC
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Washington CIty,
Apl.19.1859.
Hon Geo. C. Whiting
Comr. of Pensions
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose herewith the application of Jane Edwards widow of Edward Edwards for an increase of the Pension received by her under Act 7 July 1838.
Yours Very Respy
J.T. Stevens
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Pension Agency at
Detroit Decr 2d 1859
Hon Geo. C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I transmit herewith an affidavit &c. from Mrs Jane Edwards now on the roll of this Agency under Act of July 2.1848. at $80 for increase and arrears at the rate of $96 per annum under Joint Resolution of Congress of July 1.1848. Enclosed also is her old certificate
She desires a new certificate at the increased rate to which she thinks she is entitled. She is very aged and can live but a few years, perhaps not one.
Respectfully yours, 
A.C. Kibbee
Pension Agent.
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House of Representatives
December 11th 1857
Hon G.C. Whiting
Com of Pensions
Sir
I have known Capt. Arthur Edwards for the last Seventeen years have known him intimately and during all that time have known his reputation amongst his neighbors and indeed throughout the state. His repute and that of every member of his family has during all that time been without reproach unimpeached & unimpeachable in every respect
Any statement of his may be received with confidence & without qualification
Very Respectfully Yours
Wm. A. Howard
over
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I have known Capt Edwards for twenty years & fully concur in all that Mr Howard has said respecting him
Richd Mott
Toledo, Ohio-
I have been for some years past acquainted with Capt. Edwards & fully concur in what Mr. Howard has written on the preceeding page
DeWitt C. Lench
Lansing Mich.
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[left side] Hon R. McClelland
Jany 15th 1858
[right side] 6305
Michigan
Jane Edwards,
widow of Edward
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 80 dollars 00 
cents per annum, to commence
on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
18th day of Decr 1857
and sent to
Arthur Edwards
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 3, 1853, Page 498 Vol. H
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O.W. & N. Div.
L.W.B.
W. 7079.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 4th, 1896.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Edward Edwards, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that Jane Edwards, widow of Edward Edwards, made an application for pension on November 4th, 1857, at which time she was residing at Trenton, Mich., and 93 years of age, and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of two years; a part of the time he served under Col. Brooks; and, as a Corporal in Capt. Whistler's Company, 1st U.S. Inf., War of 1812, for a period of six months. At time of his enlistment in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war, he was residing in Worcester Co., Mass.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Arthur Edwards,
2818 Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ills.
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Jane Edwards, wid. of Edward act 7 July 1838.
The certificate of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Mass. shows that a man by the name of Edward Edwards, of Worcester Co. in that state served in the Revolutionary War as much as two years. That he was 16 years of age at 5 ft 4 in high, of dark complexion and a farmer & that he appears to have been the only man of that name in the service from that state.
Mrs Jane Edwards declares that her husband Edward Edwards was from Worcester Mass:
Jno. E. Hunt testifies that he knew claimants husband Ed. Edwards as a soldier of the War of 1812 and that he had often heard him and others say he had been a soldier also of the Revolution. 
It is shown that the claimant as the widow of said Ed. Edwards of the War of 1812, and as the guardian of his minor children drew his bounty land for their latter services after his death in 1817. The high respectability of the parties is amply certified by Genl Lewis Cass, Hon R McClelland & others & the oral tradition art narrative of Capt Arthur Edwards of the circumstances of his fathers death combined with the facts affirmed formed of now.
I am satisfied from the evidence adduced that claimant is the widow of Mr Edward Edwards who served in the army of the Revolution as certified by Mr Seanty of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts but without other evidence of an the declaration by the claimant who is of impaired memory I cannot find the date of the marriage. let the claimant be admitted under the act of 3 feb 1853 for 2 years served as private, & should this claimant hereafter is able to find the date of her marriage prior to 1800 her allowance can be increased accordingly, but on
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account of her extreme age it is best not to postpone the admission of the claim so far as the facts will justify its allowance at the present time.
G. C.W.
Dec.17.1857
Capt Arthur Edwards
Present.
Nov. Claimant in 1818 was appointed guardian of the then minor children-Thomas 13- Arthur 11 & John 9
Deponent the Capt. say he has an older sister living?  
If so cannot her testimony be procured? or her age found-
G.C.W.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secretary's Office.
Boston Oct. 23.1857.
JW Allen Esq.
Dear Sir
Enclosed please find a certificate of the services of Edward Edwards which is all that can be found pertaining to him or to any one bearing that name-or in other words he is the only man of that name on our Records. You will see that your queries are nearly answered. He evidently served three years by the "final settlements" of 1781, 1783, 1784, When and where he enlisted, personal description &c
Respectfully Yours
Francis DeWitt
Secretary
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No. 6913.
Jane Edwards,
widow of
Edward Edwards
"Wayne Co. Michigan
"Admitted Act Feb 3/53
at rate of $80 per annum
commencing from date of said Act
"Service 2 years as
private of Infantry
"Pay widow
"State in margin of Certificate
amount due 4th Sep. 1857
"Certificate to
Arthur Edwards Esq
Present.
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I certify that it appears from record in my possession that Edward Edwards, a Corporal in my company in the 1st Infantry in the service of the United States has served two full terms of his enlistment for during the war, commencing the 30th of November 1813, and has delivered up his arms and accoutrements in good order.
He is hereby permitted to apply at Head Quarters of the eighth military district for an honorable discharge and settlement.
He has received his bounty, excepting twenty four dollars allowed at the expiration of his time. He is paid to include June 1814, and is entitled to the usual allowance for travelling expenses from here to Massachusetts, town of Worcester.
He has received the following articles of uniform clothing, three shirts, two pairs of shoes, and one blanket.
(over
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Here follows his description-five (5) feet, nine (4) inches and half high, forty six years of age, Gray blue eyes, Grey grey hair, fair complexion, by occupation, a Farmer farmer.
Given under my hand at Fort Wayne, 30th April 1815.
(Signed) J. Whistler
Major U.S. Infy.
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Land Warrant No 18.713 for 160 acres, issued 11th Augt.1818. to Thomas Edwards and the other heirs at Law of Edward Edwards decd. a Sergt. of Capt. Whistler's Co. of the 1st Regt. W.S. Infy and same sent to Solomon Sibly Esq Detroit and subsequently Patented
Room no. 15
Jany 22/58
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Copy of Certificate in the case of Edward Edwards, formerly a Corporal of Capt. Whistler's Co. 1st Infantry
For 
The  Commr. of Pensions
A.G. Office,
Dec.12/57.} ED Townsend
A.A. Genl.
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Pension Office
Dec 14/57
Sir,
The within certificate was received here this day, and being desirous to answer the same, you will please state, to whom the answer should be directed, there being no guide for that purpose accompanying this certificate.
We can find no letter or application in relation to Edward Edwards of any late date.
Very Respectfully
Geo C Whiting
Commr.
Col. S. Cooper
Adjt. Genl.
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State of Michigan
County of Wayne}ss.
Eleanor Harris of said county, being duly sworn, doth say that she is well acquainted with Mrs Jane Edwards of Trenton, in said county, and widow of Edward Edwards deceased and has know the said Jane for more than thirty years past; that affiant has frequently and many years ago seen a printed sermon on family religion, delivered by the Rev William Arthur, brother of said Jane Edwards, in Philadelphia and New York in the month of March AD 1794; which sermon was printed in Philadelphia on or about the 13th day of March 1794; that affiant has often heard the said Jane speak of her marriage having taken place with the said Edward Edwards the year before the said sermon was delivered; that said Jane frequently and many years ago spoke of said sermon (a copy of which she then had & still has, and which is now before affiant) in connection with her said marriage to the said Edward, and dating it about one year previous to the delivery of said sermon-to wit, the year 1793; and this affiant from her knowledge of said Jane, the said sermon, and all she knows of her and her husband, has no doubt of the marriage aforesaid having been consummated at least one year previous to the delivery of said sermon.
Eleanor Harris
Sworn to 7 subscribed
before me this 28th day
of December AD 1857
NC Alvord Justice of the Peace
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I hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit was duly sworn to, according to the law of said state, before me, a Justice of the Peace in & for said county of Wayne on the day & year last aforesaid; that the courts are in session in Detroit, some fifteen or twenty miles from Trenton in said county where said affidavit was made, and where said affiant lives; and that it would be very inconvenient for said Eleanor Harris to go before either court at Detroit & for any of the Judges to come here; and that I well know the said Eleanor, and that implicit confidence can be placed in all her statements.
Given under my hand this 28th day of December 1857
N.C. Alvord
Justice of the Peace in and
for said County of Wayne
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[written horozontally ]Edward Edwards a pri in the Mass: Contl. line from 1781 Was he a War man & [ ] he receive land
For Mr Gordon Brfth.
Land Warrant No 4045, for 100 acres issued
March 30th 1796 to Edward Edwards, a private of the 7th Regt.
Mass. Continental line Room no 15 Janry 26/59
[written vertically] Will Mr. Edwards tell me who Commanded the 7"Regt. in 81,s 2 & 3
B Oylon
Lt Col. John Brooks Commanded the 7th Mass Regt. at the close of the war 
this cannot be Mrs. Edwards husband
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Brief in the case of Jane Edwards widow of Edward.
Wayne County and State of Michigan.
act 7"July 1838, & subsequent acts of 43, 44 & 2d Feb: 48.
Claim, ("original")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
On the 18" December 1857, Mrs. Edwards, was allowed a pension of #80 per an: under the Act of 3d Feb, 1853. At the time the allowance was made the applicant alleged she was married in 1793 at Cincinnati: Ohio. She was unable to prove her marriage except by general reputation & cohabitation it was a matter of doubt at the time she was allowed a pension when her marriage did take place & in consideration of her extreme age it was thought advisable to allow her under the act of Feb. 3d 1853 & avoid further proof of the date of marriage. The applicant alleged at an early day that she was married the year before her Brother, Revd. William Arthur, preached a sermon in Philadelphia upon the subject of "family religion." which was published. Eleanor Harris testifies that she has often heard Jane Edwards talk of her marriage & of her brother's sermon that she always alleged she was married before ti was preached & she encloses the Sermon which was published in Philadelphia, March.13"1794. the sermon shows it was delivered a few weeks before it was published. The pamphlet is old but not under oath. The Commr. of Pensions, has personally examined this case & authorizes its allowance under the act 7"July, 1838. deducting former payments under the Act of Feb: 3d 1853. The pension certificate heretofore issued has been returned & Genl. Cass & Hon: R. McClelland certifies to the standing & probity of the Claimant.
Name and residence of Agent
Examining Clerk.
S.C. Boynton
Cert. to
Arthur Edwards Esqr.
Detroit, Michigan.
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Brief in the case of Jane Edwards, widow of Edward Edwards.
Wayne County and State of Michigan
act February 3.1853
Claim, ("original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original,)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service of two years as private, of Edward Edwards, in the revolutionary war, proved by Certificate of Secretary of State of Massachusetts.
Claimant's husband served also in the war of 1812, and she, as guardian of the children, (If for increase.) obtained land in 1818 in virtue thereof as shown by the 
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
papers in this office, in which her marriage is established, but not the date. The identity of claimant's husband as the soldier named in the Secretary's Certificate is proved by the fact that the soldier in the revolutionary war are shown by record evidence to have enlisted from Worcester County, Massachusetts and that there was but one soldier of the name in the Massachusetts line. It is also shown by panel testimony. 
This Claim has been personally examined by the Commissioner.
Name and residence of Agent
Arthur Edwards Esq
Present.
Examining Clerk.
R. Geddes
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Jane Edwards
Payment to be made at Detroit,
by
Guy Foote, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Michigan
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page Vol. H
G.T. Getty Clerk.
35 years in Wayne Co. Mi
before that in Indiana.
[written vertically over the horizontal writing] Cancelled
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853, Jane Edwards
widow of Edward Edwards
who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List at the rate of Eighty dollars and [blank] cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior,
this eighteenth day of December
one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven
J. Mompier
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned 
Geo. C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions.
$366.66 paid on this certificate
Dec 30.1857 by Guy Foote
Pens. Agent
[written diagonally over] Amount due on this certificate from 3d February 1853 to 3d September 1857 inclusive, per Pension Office calculation, $366.66
[written over all] Cancelled
Jany 11 1858
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Trenton Mich Dec 30 57
Dr Sir
I have taken the testimony of Mrs E Harris & have forwarded it to you, together with the Pamphlet printed in 1794. this is done for the purpose of establishing the year in which my Parents were married. Mrs Harris is a widow of respectable standing in Society & whose testimony can be fully relied upon
trusting that what I have done will be sufficient in establishing the date of her marriage & after thanking you for your kindness to me while I was in Washington
I am Sir Yours truly
Arthur Edwards
G.C. Whiting Esq
Com: P
Washington
D.C.
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[left side] stamp-PENSION OFFICE
APR 20
1859
[right side] Claim of
Jane Edwards
widow of
Edward Edwards
for an
Increase of Pension
Recd fr. R. M. Lyon
Detroit Mich.
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Increase of Pension
Act July 29.1848
Declaration of Mrs. Jane
widow of 
Private Edward Edwards
of the War of the Revolution
State of Michigan
Wayne County ss.
On this thirteenth day of April A.D. 1859 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorised to administer Oaths, personally appeared Mrs. Jane Edwards aged 93 years, known to me to be a resident of Trenton in said County, and who being duly sworn says -That she is the identical person who was pensioned under the Act of Congress of July 7.1838 at the rate of 80 dollars per Annum for the Service of her husband Edward Edwards in the War of the Revolution Massachusetts Continental Line-Regt. of Col. Brooks- as will more fully appear by the Files in the Pension Office- The No. of her Pension Certificate being [blank] to which she respectfully refers the Commissioner of Pensions
Deponent further says that to the best of her
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knowledge and belief, Congress, by the Act of July 29.1848, enacted that any widow whose husband had served in the Continental Line, in the War of the Revolution, and whose marriage took place prior to the 1st of January 1794, should receive the same rate of Pension per Annum that her husband would have been entitled to under the Act of March 18.1818, if living.
She therefore makes this Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of July 29.1848 aforesaid, and to obtain a Certificate drawing 96 dollars per Annum from March 4.1859, in place of her 80 dollar Certificate aforesaid. Also to obtain an allowance as Arrearage for whatever sum may be found to be due to her-being the difference between 80 and 96 dollars per year from March 4.1848 to March 4.1859
And she hereby constitutes and appoints J.T. Stearns of Washington City, D.C. her true and lawful Attorney to apply for and obtain her Certificate and Arrearage aforesaid, and to do all other acts and things necessary and proper to be done in the premises
Signed Jane [her X mark] Edwards
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: and I certify that Mrs. Edwards the Deponent as
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acknowledged in my presence the Execution of the Power of Attorney attached to her Declaration to be her Act & deed and further that I have no interest in this claim
Jonathan Hudsen
Justice of the Peace
State of Michigan
County of Wayne
Town of Trenton ss.
On this Thirteenth day of April AD 1859, personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Ira Davis and Arthur Edwards who are to me well known and who are credible witnesses, and who being by me duly sworn depose and say-That they are each well acquainted with Mrs Jane Edwards, the above applicant for Increase of Pension-That they have known her for twenty years last past-That she is the widow of Edward Edwards as mentioned in her Declaration above. That she has never married since her husband's death, and still is his widow; and further that they were present and saw the said Jane Edwards execute the foregoing Affidavit by making her mark to the foregoing Declaration, and making oath thereto in due form of law, and further, that the deponents, do now reside in the County aforesaid
Signed Ira Davis
Arthur Edwards
Witness
DC Jacokis
Sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written
Jonathan Hudsen Justice of the Peace, Wayne Co Mich
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STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF WAYNE,}ss.
I, ENOS T. THROOP, Clerk of said County, and Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, which is a Court of Record,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Jonathan Hudsen whose name is subscribed to the Certificate or proof of acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and therein written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Elected and qualified, and duly authorized to take the same:
AND FURTHER, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate or proof of acknowledgement is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court and County, at Detroit, this 15th day of April A.D.1859.
E.T. Throop Clerk.
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Petition of Jane Edwards-for a Pension
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State of Michigan
County of Wayne

On this fourth day of November 1857, personally appeared before me N. C. Alvord, a Justic of the Peace, Wayne County, Jane Edwards a resident of said county living in the village of Trenton Wayne Co who being first duly sworn according to Law makes the following declaration on her said oath.  In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows".

That she is the widow of Edward Edwards of Wooster "Mass" who was a private soldier in the War of the Revolution, that she is informed [through] records of Massachusetts show that he enlisted on the 2nd May 1781 in Col John Brooks regiment, and subsequently served in regiments commanded by Benjamin Tupper and Calvin Smith and that his last final account was settled on the 1st January 1784.

She further declares that she was married to the said Edward Edwards near where the City of Cincinnatti now is, sometime in 1793 but she cannot fix the precise time, and knows of no means of ascertaining it by reference to any records public or domestic, but she has no doubt it was before the year 1794, also that her husband dies not far from Fort Wayne in the State of Indiana
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in the year 1817.  That she was not married to him prior to leaving the Service in the Revolutionary War but cannot fix now a date more specific than is stated above.  She further swears she is now a widow and has been from the time of the death of the said Edward Edwards and has never before applied for a Pension, and that she is now about ninety years of age.
Jane Edwards
Sworn to and subscribed
by one me this 4th day
of November A.D. 1857

N.C. Alvord Justice of the Peace 
and I the said Justice do further testify that the said Jane Edwards is entirely too infirm to appear in Court some fifteen miles distant to swear to an application she being very old and not able to travel and further that the Judge of this Court is and has been for weeks past engaged closely to holding court and will be probably for weeks to come it would be very inconvenient for him or any other Judge in this circuit to come here and administer an oath & or examine said Jane Edwards and I further certify that said Jane Edwards is a woman of great respectability and commendable veracity.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE }ss:

I, ENOS T. THROOP, Clerk of said County, and Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that N.C. Alvord whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed Instrument, and therein written, was, at the time of taking such Jurat a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and qualified, and duly authorized to take the same:  And further, that I am well acquainted with he hand writing of such Justice of the Peace and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court and County, at Detroit, this twenty fifth day of November A. D. 1857.
E.T. Throop, Clerk
Per J Patchin Dep CLERK.
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in the year 1817.  That she was not married to him prior to leaving the Service in the Revolutionary War, but cannot fix now a date more specific than is stated above. She further swears, she is now a widow and has been from the time of the death of the Said Edward Edwards, and has never before applied for a Pension, and that she is now about Ninety years of age.
Jane Edwards
Sworn to and subscribed by one [illegible] this 4th day of November A.D. 1857

N. C. Alvord Justice of the Peace
and I the said Justice do further certify that the said Jane Edwards is entirely too infirm to appear in court  I am fifteen miles distant to swear to an application she being very old and not able to travel, and further that the Judge of this Court is and has been for weeks past engaged closely to holding court and will be probably for weeks to come  It would be very inconvenient for him or any other Judges in this Circuit to come here and administer an oath to examine said Jane Edwards, and I further certify that said Jane Edwards is a woman of great respectability and unspeakable veracity
Given under my hand this fourth day of November 1857
N C Alvord
Justice of the Peace
In and for the County of Wayne