Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18868, Adam Casler, New York
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(3-1776) 

SERVICE 
New York 

Casler, Adam 
Kasler 
Or Kesslar 
Maria 

NUMBER 
W. 18868

CONTENTS
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24.031
New York 
Adam Casler of Montgomery in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp commanded by Captain White of the Regt. commanded by Col. Willett in the New York line for 9 months

Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 30 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Octr. 1833 and sent to Claimant Minden 

Arrears to the 4th of Sep ‘33  $ 75
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 M ’34  15 
[total] $90 

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Go. C. Stiles Clerk, 
Book E  Vol. 4, Page 93.
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State of Newyork 
County of Montgomery ss
On the 19th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & thirty two personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the court of common pleas of said county now sitting Adam Casler a resident of the Town of Minden in the county & State aforesaid aged 67 years in October last 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 entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as hereinafter stated –
That in the year 1781 he resided in Schenectady and on or about the first of April in that year he enlisted for nine months and entered the service of the United States in the war of the Revolution under Captain Stephen White Lieut John Thornton, Ensign Moore, that after being mustered in the City of Schenectady the company was then Marched to Ballston in the county of Saratoga where they were kept on duty and scouting from place to place to protect the Inhabitants & county from the mischief & cruelty of the Indians & tories untill about the last of September following when they were marched to Fort Plain in the county of Montgomery where they joined a body of men under command of Colo Marinus Willet where they remained until the twenty fourth day of October when they were with the men under Colo Willett’s command marched to Johnstown & on the day following they met the enemy under command of Colo Walter Butler and Major Ross fought the Johnstown Battle defeated & drove the enemy, that they then pursued Butler with the men he had with him westward to the West Canada Creek where Butler was killed after which they returned to Fort Plain remained there until in the month of December when they were marched to Fort Dayton in Herkimer County where they continued in service until the first of Jany, when they were discharged & he in three days thereafter reached his residence in the city of Schenectady the place of his enlistment -
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and that he has no documentary evidence of his services. 
That he was born in the town of Herkimer in the county of Herkimer in the State of Newyork in October 1764 
That he has no record of his age 
That he was living in the city & county of Schenectady when called into service has lived since the Revolutionary war & now lives in the town of Minden county & State aforesaid 
That he entered the service enlisting as above stated 
That he cannot state the names of officers with troops Continental & Militia Regiments or the General circumstances of his services other than as he has above stated the same 
And that he never received a written discharge –

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State –
[signed] Adam Casler X his mark
Sworn and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid.
[signed] Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk
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15 949 
Adam Casler 
Montgomery C N York 
50

j.k.

Admitted 
Private 9 months
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WAR DEPARTMENT. 
Pension Office, 
183

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 shew 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 complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim. 
A Statement, shewing the service of Adam Casler

[BEGIN TABLE]
Period when the service was rendered  |  Duration of the service Years. Months. Days.  |   Rank of the claimant.  |  Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served.  |  Rank of the General and Field officers.  |  Battles in which the applicant was engaged.  |  Country through which he marched.  |  Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period.  |  Evidence by which the declaration is supported.  |
April 1781  |  9 Months.  |  Private  |  Capt. White  |  Col. Willet  |  Johnstown  |  Schenectady to Ballston to Fort Plain  |  67 years Schenectady N York  |  by living Witnesses  |
[END TABLE]

I am, respectfully 
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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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, musicians 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 County } ss.
On this ___ day of ___ personally appeared (a) before __ A.B. a resident (b) of ___ in the county of ___  and State, territory or District of ___  ages (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 provion 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 ___ 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 enered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which 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. ____ A. B. 
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 ___for a pension. 
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 with ___ , 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 day 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 applicacation 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 alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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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 have you 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?}
6. {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 he 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 believed 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 enquiry 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. 
[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 the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned. 
[d] The declarant must in the period or periods of the war when he served. 
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his 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 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 in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of 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 in 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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Maria widow 
of
Adam Kasler 
Depn of A. G. Rosecrantz 
de Record of Marriage 
No 2.
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State of New York
Herkimer County 
Town of Little Falls } ss  Abraham G. Rosecrantz of the County and State aforesaid aged forty two years and upwards, being duly sworn according to law deposeth and say that he has in his possession the ancient Record of marriages which he has always understood and believes was solemnized by his grandfather the Revd Abraham Rosecrantz who was the early Pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church of this vicinity, that he has this day Examined said Record and finds recorded under the running head of marriages the name of Adam Kesslar and Maria Sitz. which took place on the second day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven 
Except the date which is exposed on said Record in fair legible figures as follows viz:
1787
1. 2d October Adam Kesslar in Maria Sitz.
[signed] A. G. Rosecrantz
Subscribed & Sworn to this 22d day of March 1847 before Henry Thompson Justice of the Peace

[I] certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named deponent, A. G. Rosecrantz and know him to be a man under all circumstances entitled to credit & belief
[signed] H. Thompson J.P.
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State of New-York
Herkimer County, } ss.
I certify that H. Thompson Esqr whose name is subscribed to the annexed Jurat and Certificate was on the day of the date of Jurat & certificate a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly elected and qualified. And that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said jurat genuine. 
Witness my hand and official seal. 
[signed] Standish Barry Clerk
Herkimer March 22 1847.
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Maria Casler 
No.13.407 
Widow of
Adam Kasler 
Declaration of widow with certificate of Court 
June 16 1847. 
No 1 
G. F. Yates 
Solr.
Married 1787
Act July 7/38
Rejected husband in 1846

Served for 7 mo 27 days 
Private admitd
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DECLARATION. 
In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress, passed July entitled "An act granting hall pay and pensions to certain widows.”
State of New York 
County of Montgomery } ss.
On this 20th day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty seven personally appeared before John Darrow a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County Maria Casler a resident of the town of Minden in the County of Montgomery and said State of New York aged Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by an act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 3d March 1843 & 17 June 1844 entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows," and acts explanatory of and amending the same 
That she is the widow of Adam Casler (or Kesler) late of the town of Minden in said County State of New York who served in the war of the revolution as hereinafter stated. That her husband, the said Adam Casler served in the war of the revolution in manner & for the terms & under the officers particularly described & named in his papers in the matter of his application for a pension under the act of 7th June 1832 as she believes. That he received up to the day of his death an annual Stipend of $30 - and Declarant further saith that she was married at the time herein after stated by the Rev Mr. Rosekrans whose Christian name declarant does not now recollect
And Declarant further saith, That she was married to the said Adam Kasler on the Second day of October seventeen hundred and Eighty six by Revd Mr. Rosecrans aforesaid at Minden Montgomery County N.Y that the persons present at her marriage, are now all deceased unless Catharine Walters & Mrs Nancy Casler sisters of declarant were present of which she is not certain 
That previous to her said marriage she resided in the town of Minden and bore the maiden name of Maria Sitz
That her husband the said Adam Kasler died as aforesaid on the tenth day of March 1845. That since his death, she remained single and unmarried, and is still unmarried & his widow, as will appear from the proofs hereto annexed.
[signed] Maria X [her mark] Casler 
Subscribed and sworn the day and year first aforesaid, before me the said Judge and I certify that said Declarant Maria Casler is unable to attend Court, by reason of bodily infirmity.
[signed] John Darrow First Judge of Montgomery County Courts.
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And the said Court after an investigation of the matter hereby declare their opinion, that the within named Adam Kasler died on the tenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty-five - That at the time of his death he was a pensioner of the United States - That he left him surviving a widow the aforesaid Maria Kasler within named, and that she was married to said Adam on the second day of October in the year one thousand seven Hundred & Eighty six and that she is still his widow - all of which is hereby accordingly certified.
I the said Clerk, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of Maria widow of Adam Casler or Kasler for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 16th day of June 1847 
[signed] C. S. Brumley Clerk
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Reported Feby 5/49 
Let S. Godwin Jany 27/52 

251. 
New York Albany 
Maria Casler 
widow of Adam Casler NY who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Feby 1849 and sent to A. Ray 
Washington D C

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 40 Vol. 4.
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In the matter of Maria Casler widow of Adam Casler deceased 
Suppleml declarn 
1852 
made by John A. Kesler
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State of NEW YORK 
Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Jacob Graff Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at Fonda, this 3d day of March 1852. 
[signed] J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.
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State of New York 
Montgomery County } ss: John A. Casler of the town of Minden in said County being further duly sworn, doth declare & say, that he is one of the sons, and the administrator of the Estate of Maria Casler widow of Adam Casler deceased – 
That said Adam Casler was at the time of his death a pensioner of the United States, as Deponent understood and believes, at the rate of $30 per annum under the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832 and that he died on the 10th March 1845, leaving a widow Maria Casler him surviving, That said Maria Casler was also a pensioner of the United States at first at the rate of $25 32/100 per annum, which was afterwards increased to $30 per annum. That she departed this life on the twenty-fourth day of September 1848, leaving her surviving several children, as particularly certified to by the Surrogate of said county whose certificate accompanies this declaration or affidavit. 
That the services in the war of the revolution which said Adam Casler was pensioned for, were rendered in or with the New York State troops or levies - That he also served in the
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Company of Batteaumen commanded by Captain Samuel Gray for the term of at least nine months for which last named service no pension was awarded 
This Deponent has given an affidavit touching the services of his father in said Company of Batteaumen - and would now say in addition, that the tradition of said service is clear and distinct in the mind of this Deponent and that he has heard the same repeated again and again, and many years ago - That among other particular facts bearing upon the subject he well recollects that Nicholas Kasler uncle of this Deponent received a full pension for his services in the war of the revolution and part of his services for which he was thus pensioned, was rendered in said company of Batteaumen - That this Deponent heard said Nicholas represent to his father the said Adam the last named fact, and enquired of said Adam why he had not applied to have his pension increased on account of said Batteau services - & this said Adam replied thereto that he was told that said Batteau service was not deemed military within the meaning of the said act & therefore he had not thought it of any use to apply for aforesaid - That the widow of Peter Sitts as Deponent has been credibly
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informed & believes - has been pensioned for such Batteau service, and that he this Deponent distinctly heard said Nicholas Kasler say that he & the said Adam Kasler served in the same company of Batteaumen together towit, the company of said Samuel Gray. Uriah Smith, John Potter & John Casler & others have testified to the identity of his father the said Adam Casler as the same person who served with Nicholas Kasler, Peter Sitts & others in the said Company of Captain Samuel Gray 
And this Declarant now hereby asserts the claim of said Adam from the 4th March 1831 under said act of 1832 to the tenth day of March 1845 when he died, for an increase of his stipend by reason of said Batteau services - and also from the 10th day of March 1845 to the 24th September 1848 when his widow the said Maria Casler died, for the like increase of her stipend under the acts of Congress passed 17th June 1844 and 2d February 1848.
[signed] John A Kesslar
Subscribed & sworn this Third day of March 1852 
[signed] Jacob Graff Justice of the Peace
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Oct. 31 1900 
Jno O. Casler 
Oklahoma City, OK. Terr 

Revy WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 18868
Maria Casler 
Wid of 
Adam Casler
Priv Rev. War
Act: Feb 2d /48
Index:--Vol. A, Page 120

{Arrangement of 1870.}
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V  No. 13,417 
Maria Casler 
NY 
Rejected
Let to G F. Yates Augt 4. ‘47

Act 7 July 1838
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421 
New York Albany 
Maria Casler widow of Adam who was a Private in the Revolution 
Increased from $26.32

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 10th day of March, 1845. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Feby 1849 and sent to A. Ray Washington 

{Act of JUNE 17, 1844.}
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2, Page 88.
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251.
New York Albany 
Maria Casler widow of Adam Casler who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of June 1848 and sent to Hon Geo. Petrie H of R

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 39 Vol. 4 


Reported
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421 Albany 
New York 
Maria Casler widow of Adam Casler who was a Private in the Revolution 
Husband died 10th March 1845 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 10th day of March, 1845 

Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of Sept 1847 and sent to Giles F. Yates, Albany New York 

{Act of JUNE 17, 1844.}
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 88. 

Reported
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STATE OF NEW YORK,
Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County do hereby certify that James W. Hamilton Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificates of  proof or acknowledgement to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificates is genuine. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 20 day of January 1852. 
[signed] J. W. Van Derveer Clerk
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Adam Casler, N.Y. act 7 June 1832 $30.00 per ann 
To what time was he last paid?
G.C.A 

Pension Office 
Septem 8th 1847
Paid to 4th March 1845.
BLB.
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In the matter &c of Adam Casler decd
Surrogate's Certificate 

No. 4.
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State of New York 
County of Montgomery } sc. I, Giles F. Van Vechten Surrogate of said County do hereby Certify, that at a Surrogate’s Court held in and for said County before me the said Surrogate at the Village of Fultonville in said County on the 26th day of June instant, it was proved by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to the said Court, that Adam Kasler (or Casler) late of the town of Minden late in said County died on the tenth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-five; that he left him surviving the following named widow Maria Casler, who is his lawful widow & shall survives; and further that said Casler at the time of his death, was a pensioner of the United States under the act of 7th June 1832 at the rate of $30 pr annum 
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 26th day of June 1847. 
[signed] Giles F. Van Vechten Surrogate
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In the matter &c
of
Maria Kasler
or Casler

Comptroller's Certificate
July 23d 1847
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Albany 23d July 1784 
Sir 
Please let Mr Abraham Ten Eyck have all the wages due me for service rendered the Publick in the year 1781 in Capt. Stephen White’s Company Col. Willetts Regt of Levies & this ordered with with a Recect, [illegible] shall be a voucher for the same 
[signed] Adam Kessler X his mark
Witness Jas Hochstrasser Jr 
Received New York 17th Augt. 1784 of Colo. Marenus Willett the sum of Twenty pounds nineteen shillings & sixpence on the within order 
$2.19.6 
[signed] Abr. Ten Eyck 
[calculations]
Comptrollers Office 
Albany 20th Augt 1847 
I certify the preceding to be a true copy from a Revolutionary document now remaining in this office. 
[signed] Philip Phelps Dep Comp
[calculations]
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State of New York 
County of Montgomery  
on the first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three, personally appeared before David Spraker Esqr one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas of said County Adam Casler a resident of the town of Minden in the County & State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following amendment, to his declaration heretofore made, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed Jun 7th 1832 – 
That Jacob B. Setts & John A. Countryman are the names of persons to whom he is known in his present neighborhood, who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his service as a soldier in the Revolution, And that there is no clergyman residing in his immediate vicinity
[signed] Adam Casler X his mark
Sworn and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me
[signed] David Spraker a Judge of Montgomery County Courts

We Jacob B Sitts residing in the town of Minden and John A. Countryman residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Adam Casler who has subscribed & sworn to the above amended declaration; that we believe him to be Sixty Seven 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 
[signed] Jacob B. Sitts  John A Conterman 
Sworn & Subscribed the day &year aforesaid before me David Spraker a Judge of Montgomery County Courts
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And I David Spraker a Judge of the Court of Common pleas of said County, do hereby certify that it appears to me that Jacob B. Setts who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the town of Minden and that John A Countryman who has also signed the same is a resident in the same place, and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to Credit - And I do further certify that it satisfactorily appears to me, that there is no clergyman residing in the immediate vicinity of the said applicant - And I do further certify that the said Adam Casler is unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity – 
[signed] David Spraker a Judge of Montgomery County Courts 

State of New York 
Montgomery County ss:
I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County do hereby certify that David Spraker, before whom the foregoing Amended declaration of Adam Casler & the foregoing certificate of Jacob B. Sitts and John A. Countryman purport to have been sworn, was, on the date of the said amended declaration and certificate a Judge of Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge & verily believe that the name of the said Judge Subscribed to the said amended declaration and certificate, is Genuine 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office the 17th day of July 1833 
[signed] Geo: D. Ferguson
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Maria Casler 
widow of 
Adam Casler 
Letter of G. F. Yates enclosing Comptroller's Certificate 
Augt 23d 1847.
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Albany, N.Y. August 23d ‘47 
Sir.
I have received your favor of the 4th inst. In it you state that in the case of “Maria Casler widow of Adam Casler the alleged service of her husband for nine months in 1781, under Capt. White of Col. Willett’s Regiment, should be verified by the records in the Comptroller’s office at Albany.” “The date of the marriage is satisfactorily established.”
In compliance with your requisition I send herewith the record proof required. The declaration sets forth, that “he continued in service until the 1st of January" (1782,) when he was discharged. Adam Casler served also in the Company of Batteaumen fatigue men & laborers" commanded by Capt. Laffler - which service at the time the declaration was made out, was not deemed military, and consequently was not declared for; & for it of course the widow cannot assert a claim without a new declaration & proving the service - at this late day a moral impossibility.
I am very respectfully 
Your obt. Servt.
[signed] G. F. Yates

To Col: J. L. Edwards
Commr of Pensions
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Montgomery County SS.  
Uriah Potter being duly sworn says that he is a Physician residing in the town of Minden in said County. that he was well acquainted with Mary Casler now deceased the widow of Adam Casler, that he attended her during her sickness. that she died at the town of Minden where she resided on the 24th day of September 1848. 
[signed] Uriah Potter 
Sworn to before me this 3d day of Dec. 1850 
[signed] Jas W Hamilton Justice of the peace
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Maria widow 
of 
Adam Kasler 
Affts of Isaac Zoller & H.C. Dillenback re Identity – 

No 3.
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State of New York
Montgomery County } ss
We Isaac Zoller & Henry C Dillenback of the town of Minden in said County being first duly sworn according to Law do depose & say that they knew Adam Kesler & his then wife now Widow of Adam Kesler for Twenty years that he was reputed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier, and that he is the same person who received a pension for his Sevisces, that he died about Two year ago, that he left him surviving Maria Kesler his widow who is still his widow & unmarried 
[signed] Isaac Zoller  H. C. Dillenback
Subscribed to Sworn before me this 17th day March 1847 
[signed] Abm A Van Horne Juster of the Peace

I certify that the above named Deponents Isaac Zoller & Henry C. Dillenback are men of good standing in society of good morral character & of Truth & Veracity that the above statement is entitled to full credit 
[signed] Abm A Van Horne Justice of the Peace
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STATE OF NEW YORK, 
Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss   I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Abraham A Van Horne Esq whose name is subscribed to the annexed Jurat & certificate was at the time the same bears date a Justice of the peace of said county; and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat & certificate is genuine: 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the 20th day of March 1847 

[signed] C. S. Brumley Clerk.
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To Col. J. L. Edwards 
Commr of Pensions 
Sir
My husband Adam Casler received a pension of $30 per annum - My pension was reduced to $26 32/100 as per accompanying certificate. I claim that my stipend should be increased to $30 pursuant to the provisions of the Law lately passed by Congress and such claim is hereby accordingly asserted. 
I am respectfully 
your obt Servt 
[signed] Maria Casler X her mark
Witness John P. Casler 

Personally appeared before me the undersigned Maria Casler above named & she made oath, that the facts set forth in the above letter are true, & that she is the identical person named in the accompanying warrant as the widow of said Adam Casler - and that she is personally known to me
[signed] Abm A Van Horne Justice of the Peace
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State of New-York, 
Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss. I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, hereby certify that Abm A Van Horne whose name is subscribed to the Jurat to the annexed affidavit & certificate was at the date thereof a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, of said County: And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such JUSTICE, and verily believe the signature to the said Jurat & Certificate is genuine. 
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, the 8th day of August 1848 
[signed] C. S. Brumley Clerk.
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Alex Ray 
Dr Sir.
Please do the needful with the annexed case. If you require other papers, communicate with “Abrm A. Van Horne Esqr Fonda Montgomery Co. N.Y."
Yours 
[signed] G. F. Yates
July 28th 1848 


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15949
Adam Caslers
Pension papers

87 1/2
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State of New York 
County of Montgomery ss: 
Henry Shaver being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that he is well acquainted with Adam Calser of the town of Minden in the County and State aforesaid, that he knew the said Adam Casler to be in the service of the United States in the war of the revolution in the fall of 1781. that he was then stationed at Fort Plain in said County in the regiment commanded by Colo. Willett - that a  day or two after the Johnstown Battle (in which battle deponent was not) he saw the said Adam Casler, with men under said Colo. Willet marching in pursuit of the party under command of Colo. Walter Butler and Major Ross, that they marched to the West Canada creek where Butler was killed with some of his party, that he knew the said Adam Casler to be in service after that at Fort Plain from where he was afterwards marched to Fort Dayton in the County of Herkimer when the said Adam continued in the service, where deponent also served, until about the first of January following when he was discharged, and further deponent saith not.
[signed] Henry Shaver X his mark
Subscribed & sworn to this 15 day of September 1832 before me 
[signed] Solo’n Sanders Jr A Comss of Deeds
And I the said Commissioner do certify that Henry Shaver who has made the foregoing affidavit is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to Credit 
[signed] Solo’n Sanders Jr A Comss of Deeds

State of New York 
County of Montgomery ss 
Nicholas Casler being duly sworn says that he is the brother of Adam Casler above named, that the said Adam entered the service of the United States in the spring of 1781 in Schenectady under Capt. Thornton under an enlistment for nine months, as deponent believes - that
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the said Adam Marched from Schenectady with the company for Saratoga, as it was then said, That some time about August in that year deponent went to Ballstown in Saratoga when the said company was stationed found the said Adam there in service in the said company, that the said Adam remained from home until the fore part of January following when he returned, that the said Adam with the said company to which he belonged, marched from Saratoga aforesaid up the Mohawk River to Fort Plain and to Fort Dayton during that season, where he served out his time & was discharged as deponent was then informed & believes to be true & further says not – 
[signed] Nicholas Casler X his mark
Subscribed to & sworn this 19th day of September 1832 in open Court 
[signed] Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk. 

State of New York Montgomery County ss:  I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County do hereby certify that Solomon Sanders, Junior before whom the foregoing affidavit of Henry Shaver purports to have been sworn was on the day of said affidavit a Commissioner of Deeds in & for the said County, & duly authorized to act as such.
And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Commissioner & verily believe that the name of said Commissioner subscribed to said affidavit is Genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 9th October 1832. 
[signed] Geo: D. Ferguson
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And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, & 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 Nicholas Casler who has signed the preceding affidavit is a resident of the town of Minden in Montgomery County, and is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to credit. 
I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Adam Casler for a pension 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 9th October 1832. 
[signed] Geo: D. Ferguson 

State of New York 
Montgomery County, ss.  I. George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County do hereby certify that Solomon Sanders, Junr, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of character of Henry Shaver & which is hereto annexed is the same Solomon Sanders Junr before whom the said affidavit purports to have been sworn, & that he at the date of said affidavit & ever since has been a commissioner of deeds in & for said county, and that I verily believe that the name of said Commissioner subscribed to said certificate of Character is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 17th July 1833. 
[signed] Geo: D Ferguson
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Know all men by these presents that I John A Kesslar of the Town of Minden in the County of Montgomery In the State of New York, have made constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and appoint Abm A Van Horne Esq of the town of Mohawk, N.Y. my true and lawful attorney for me & in my name to prosecute before the commissioner of pensions at Washington City D.C. the Claim of my late mother Maria Casler widow of the late Adam Casler deceased for an increase of her pension by reason of other services in the war in the Revolution of said Adam Casler as an enlisted Boatman under Capt Samuel Gray in the nothren Department of the Continental army of the revolution 
Also an attorney or attorneys under him for the purpose aforesaid to make a substitute; I hereby confirm and ratifies all and whatsoever my said attorney or his Substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises by virtue of these presents In witness where of I have here unto set my & Seal this 9th day of June 1851 
[signed] John A Kessler
Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of 
John Eversen  L G. Webster 

On this 9th day of June 1851 personally appeared before me the Undersigned John A Kesseler above named and he acknowledged that he had executed the foregoing power of attorney by him signed for the purpose therein mentioned, and I certify that said John A Kesseler made oath in due form of law before me that he is interested in the claim refered to in the preceeding power of attorney 
Subscribed and sworn to before me June 9th 1854 
[signed] John Eversen Justice of the peace
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I Abm A Van Horne hereby by virtue of the power given unto me in & by the proceedings power of attorney, nominate constitute & appoint Samuel Godwin Esqr of Washington City D.C. my attorney & substitute to act for me in the aforesaid prosecution 
Witness my Hand & Seal this 9th day of June 1857 
[signed] Abm Van Horne

Mary Casler 
widow of Adam

S. Godwin
Present
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State of New York 
Montgomery County } SS. On this Fourteenth day of March 1851 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid John Kessler aged Fifty Six years, a resident of the town of Minden in said county, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a son of Adam Kessler deceased who was a pensioner of the United States that he drew a pension of Thirty dollars a year, that his father the said Adam Kessler died at the town of Minden in said County on the Tenth day of March 1845 that he left a widow him surviving named Mary Kessler and that she died in the said town of Minden on the twenty fourth day of September 1848 and that she drew a pension also 
That during the lifetime of his father deponent has often heard his said father say that he was employed in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War, that he was engaged in boating Provisions for the use of the army from Schenectady to Fort Stanwix a distance of Ninety five miles, under the command of Captain Gray - that very frequently they would tie up their Boats near shore at night and take their blankets and go into the woods, and stay till morning for fear of the Indians - has heard him say that he boated as aforesaid for two seasons, and that he got tired of it it was so hard work to poll the boats up the River, then he enlisted into the Army for Nine months- 
[signed] John A Kesslar
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State of New York 
Montgomery County } SS 
On this twenty sixth day of April A.D. 1851 personally appeared Uriah Potter, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that he is a practicing Physician of the town of Minden in the County and State aforesaid, and has been such for several years, and was well acquainted with Adam Casler during his life time, was a near neighbor of the said Adam Casler, and was his family Physician and attended him during his sickness and to the time of his death, that very frequently during the lifetime of the said Adam, he has heard him relate many Revolutionary anecdotes also heard him relate his hardships and difficulties while in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War; that he was a Batteauman, and engaged in boating Provisions and ammunition for the Army from Schenectady to Fort Stanwix, and stated the hardship he endured while engaged as such boatman that at times it was almost impossible to get their Boats over the Rifts in the River, but cannot now recollect how long he said he had been engaged in this service as Boatman – 
Deponent further states that the said Adam was a man
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of truth, and has no doubt at all of the truth of the statements so made by him, and verily believes that the said Adam did service as Batteauman in the War of the Revolution as he has so often related to deponent 
[signed] Uriah Potter
Sworn to before me this 26th day of April 1851, and I certify that deponent is a reputable witness and his statement may be relied upon 
[signed] James W Hamilton 
Justice of the peace
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State of New York 
County of Montgomery } ss.
John Smith a resident of the town of Minden in the County and State aforesaid, being duly sworn says that he was intimately acquainted with Adam Casler, that he lived a neighbor to him for many years, and has often heard the said Adam tell over the hardships endured while a Batteauman in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War 
the said Adam stated that he boated from Schenectady to Fort Herkimer and to Fort Stanwix, that they were in constant danger from the Indians that nights sometime, they were compelled to leave the boats, and encamp out in the woods. And sometimes they had to labour so hard to get the boats over the Rifts of the Mohawk River, (on which River he was engaged) that it seemed to him that they would die on the spot, so exceeding hard was the labour - Deponent further states that he was never acquainted with any man whom he would sooner believe than the said Adam, that he was generally considered by all who knew him to be a person, whose statements could always be relied upon, and from the statement made by him in relation to his boat service
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deponent has not the least doubt, but the said Adam served as Batteauman in the U.S. Service in the war of the Revolution 
[signed] John Smith 
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first aforesaid and I certify that the deponent is a man of reputable standing, and his statement is entitled to full credit 
[signed] James W Hamilton 
Justice of the peace
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State of New York 
Montgomery County } ss  On this 9th day of June 1857 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized to administer oaths John Kesler aged sixty four years a resident of the Town of Palatine in the County aforesaid who being duly sworn declares & says that he personally well knew Adam Casler of the Town of Minden in the aforesaid County, who in his lifetime his was a pensioner of the United States that he has often & verry frequently heard him the said Adam Casler say that they Nicholas Casler & himself Both served as Boatmen together in one company under Capt Samuel Gray In the Latter part of the war of the Revolution that frequently when he used to Meet the said Adam Casler he would speak about this Deponent father & him being in the service of the war togeather his father was a Solder of the Revolution as will be seen by his papers at Washington at the pension office his mother Delia Kessler the widow of Nicholas Kessler drew a pension for the service rendered by her husband at $80 per Annum & further saith not 
[signed] John Kessler
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of June 1851
[signed] John Eversen Justice of the peace 

Montgomery County ss 
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named John Kassler and that he is creditable witness and a man to be relied upon as to truth and veracity 
Given under my hand this 9th day of June 1851
[signed] John Everson Justice of the peace
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STATE OF NEW YORK, 
Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } SS.  I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that John Everson Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified, and authorised by law to take the same, And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 20 day of January 1852. 
[signed] J. W. Van Derveer Clerk
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In the matter &c of Mary Kessler (or Casler) widow of Adam Casler 
In reference to application for increased pay 
Balance due from [crossed out: 24th Sept] 10th March 1845 when he died to 24th Sept 1848, when she died - also from 4 March 1831, to 10th March 1845, on acct of Adam Casler 
He drew a pens: of $30 pr an 
She also drew a pens of $30 pr an 
Certs. dated 5 Feby 1849 act 17 June 1844, & act of Feby 2d 1848. 
Service 
9 mo as Batteauman under Capt. Gray & 9 mo in State Troops N.Y.
See Capt Gray’s Role in Pens: office & certif of NY. Compr on file 
G Godwin present
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State of New York 
Herkimer County } ss  On this 11th day of June 1851 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly athorised to administer oaths Ann Eve Brouner aged Seventy four years a resident of the town of Stark in the County aforesaid who being duly sworn declares and says that she personally well knew Adam Casler of the town of Minden in the County of Montgomery who in his life time was a pensioner of the United States that she has often and very frequently heard him the said Adam Casler say that they Adam and Nicholas Casler served as Batteuman together in one company under Capt Samuel Gray in the latter part of the war of the revolution that frequently when she used to meet the said Adam Casler he would speak about this deponent father Nicholas Casler and him being in the service of the war together her father Nicholas Casler was a soldier of the revolution as will be seen by his paper at Washington at the pension office her mother Delia Casler the widow of Nicholas Casler drew the pension for the service rendered by her husband at $80 per Annum and further saith not 
[signed] Ann Eve Brouner X her mark
Subscribed and sworn before me this 11th day of June 1851. 
[signed] Abm. R Van Horne 
Justice of the peace   
Witness Abm. R. Van Horne
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State of New York, 
HERKIMER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. } ss. 
I, Standish Barry, Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify that Abrm R Van Horne  Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate and jurat of affidavit of the annexed instrument, was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, dwelling in said county, duly elected and sworn; and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting , and verily believe the name subscribed to the said certificate and jurat of affidavit, to be his genuine signature. 
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, at Herkimer, this 15 day of January A.D. 1852
[signed] Standish Barry Clerk.
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Augt 12/48
Maria Casler 
Ames

James L. Edwards Esq
Commr of Pensions
War Department

Mr Alex Ray
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Washington Aug 11 1848 
Sir,
I enclose herewith, an application made by Mrs. Maria Casler of New York, a pension under act. Feby 2. 1848. claiming the benefit of the resolution of July 1. 1848. 
The pension certificate is enclosed
I remain your
Mo ob Svt
[signed] Alex. Ray 

J. L Edwards Esq
Comr of Pensions
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Payment to be made at Albany 
by Thos. W. Olcott Esq 
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York 
Ad act ‘44 at $30 per anm 
Com’g 10 March 1845, dedg former payments, at $26.32 per annum, Ad act 48 at $30 per annum, d’g former payts.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March 

Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 22, 1848, Page 39. Vol. 4 
[signed] Geo. Jenkins Clerk.
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WAR DEPARTMENT. 
WIDOW'S PENSION. 
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2, 1848 Maria Casler, widow of Adam Casler who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of twenty six dollars and thirty two cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, 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 War Office of the United States this Sixteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty Eight. 
[signed] M. L. Marcy 
Secretary of War.

Examined and Countersigned. 
[signed] J L Edwards 
Commissioner of Pensions.
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No. 13.407 act ‘44 509.
Maria Casler 
widow of Adam 
NY 
act 7 July 1838 
Rejected husband 
died 10th March 1848 
Admd. Act 17 June 1844 
7 mo 27 days for $26.32 ppr ann from 10 March 1845 

Giles F Yates 
Albany NY
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Washington May 24. 1848 
Col. J. L. Edwards 
Sir, 
Will you oblige all concerned by giving to the enclosed Declaration your earliest convenient attention 
Very Respectfully 
[signed] Geo Petrie
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Declaration of Maria Casler 12th April 1848 
Abm A Van Horne agent 
Montgomery County 
Town of Mohawk 
State of New York 
Fonda Post office

421-44
Admd
Admitted 

Hon Geo. Petrie 
H. of R
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Declaration 
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d Febuary 1848, “An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution 
State of New York 
County of Montgomery } ss
On this 12th day of April 1848 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace of the town of Mohawk in the County aforesaid Maria Casler a resident of the Town of Meriden in the County Aforesaid aged Eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of congress, passed on the 2nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Adam Casler who was a private in the army in which he served and that the annual amount of the pension which she had under the act of 17th June 1844 was at the rate of $26.32 per annum, she further states & declares that she is still a widow 
[signed] Maria Casler X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me [signed] Abm A Van Horne Justice of the Peace
I certify the Declarant is personally well known to me [signed] Abm A Van Horne JP
The reason she does not write her name she never was educated  [signed] Abm A Van Horne JP
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that the annual amount of the pension which she had under the act of 17th June 1844 was at the rate of $26.32 per annum, she further states & declares that she is still a widow
[signed] Maria Casler X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me [signed] Abm A Van Horne Justice of the Peace
I certify the Declarant is personally well known to me [signed] Abm A Van Horne JP
The reason she does not write her name she never was educated [signed] Abm A Van Horne JP

State of New-York, 
Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.  I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Abm A Van Horne Esq. whose name is subscribed to the to the annexed affidavit & certificate was at the date thereof a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, of said County: And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice, and verily believe the signature to the said Jurat & Certificate is genuine. 
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, the 8th day of May 1848. 
[signed] C. S. Brumley Clerk
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13.407 
Maria Kasler 
widow of 
Adam Kasler [Casler]

Letter of G. F. Yates 
Sov 
July 12. 1847.
Act July 7/38.
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Albany July 12th 1843
Sir.
I send herewith papers in support of the Claim of Maria widow of Adam Kasler (or Casler) deceased for a pension. 
The husband was a pensioner under the act of 7th June 1832 at the rate of $30 per annum. He died on the 10th of March 1845. You have 
1st The Declaration of the widow with certificate of Court. 
2d Affids. of Custodian of Record of Marriage (which took place 2 Oct 1787.)
3d Affts of J. Zoller & H.C. Dillenback identifying parties. 
4th Surrogate's Certificate showing time of death & widowhood &c 
There is doubtless on file with the papers in the matter of Adam Casler's application, such proof as the Comptroller's Records afford of Casler's service in the Militia and State troops. If not, I will furnish it, 
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Sert 
[signed] G. F. Yates
To
J. L. Edwards 
Commr of Pensions