Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14899, Gilbert Worden, New York
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
New York
Worden, Gilbert

NUMBER
S. 14899

Carded

CONTENTS
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2047
New York
Gilbert Worden
of Petersburgh in the State of New York
who was a Drummer in the Compy commanded by Captain Odell of the Regt. commanded by Col. W Sanford in the New York line for 12-1/2 months ---

Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 45 Dollars 75 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Nov
1832- and sent to N Howard

Arrears to 4th of Sep 32 - $68.63
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar '33 -$22.87
[Total:] $91.50

{ Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Geo. C. Stiles Clerk
Book D Vol. 5 Page 155
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Gilbert Worden
Declaration for a
Pension.
8746
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State of New York
County of Rensselaer } ss:

On this fifth day of September 1832
personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Troy Mayor Court now sitting Gilbert Worden a resident of Petersburgh in
the County of Rensselaer and State of New York aged Seventy seven 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 act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated, that he enlisted as a Drummer in the Company commanded by Captain Cornelius Van Sanford of the Regiment commanded
by Colonel Wynkoop under Brigadier General Lincoln on the last of February or first of March 1776. that he enlisted for Eight months
and served his time out. that he was called out on an alarm in Captain Austin Odell's Company, of the Regiment commanded by Col
Van Rensselaer of Militia in the year 1777 as near as he can recollect in the fall of the year and marched on towards Fort Ann; was out six weeks at that time; that he was called out on an alarm in Captain Ichabod Turner's Company the next fall after the last, as near as he can recollect being the year 1778. of Colonel Van
Rensselaer's Regiment of Militia & marched to Fort Edward, was out at that time - four weeks. that he was called out on an alarm in Captain Abraham Lewis' Company of the Regiment
commanded by Colonel Van Rensselaer, the same fall of 1778 as near as he can recollect, was ordered to go to Fort Ann, marched as
far as Granville - was out at that time-- four weeks, was also called out on an alarm in Captain Austin Odell's Company of
Colonel Van Rensselaer's Regiment about the time Burgoyne surrendered and marched to Stillwater, was there at the time Burgoyne did surrender, at that time he was out four or five weeks.  At the time of his enlistment for Eight months he marched from Albany to Lake George and at the Fort, was stationed near the Fort and Lake during that service. that when he first entered the service he resided in Stephentown (then) County of Albany & State of New York, at each of the other times he resided in Petersburgh
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County and State aforesaid where he now resides, and served as a Drummer at each time, that he thinks he never had a written
discharge from the service; if any it must be lost, that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure that can testify to his service at the several times he was called out on alarms.  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 any State or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of New York.
[signed] Gilbert Worden (X) his mark

Sworn to & Subscribed the day
and year aforesaid
Archibald Bull Clerk

I, Justus Hull a Clergyman residing in the Town of Nassau, County of Rensselaer & State of New York hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Gilbert Worden who is named in the above declaration, that I believe him to be Seventy 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 I concur in that opinion.
[signed] Justus Hull

Sworn and subscribed this first
day of September 1832 before me
Nathan Howard Justice Peace

I, George Gardner residing in the City of Troy County of Rensselaer & State of New York hereby certify that I am well acquainted with
Gilbert Worden who has subscribed and sworn to the above the declaration, that I believe him to be seventy 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 I concur in that opinion.
[signed] George Gardner

Sworn and Subscribed this fifth
day of September 1832 in open Court
Archibald Bull Clerk

State of New York
County of Rensselaer } ss:

 I, William Bentley residing in Stephentown
County of Rensselaer & State of New York hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Gilbert Worden who has subscribed &
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Archibald Bull Clerk

State of New York
County of Rensselaer } ss:
I, William Bentley residing in Stephentown
County of Rensselaer & State of New York hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Gilbert Worden who has subscribed &
Sworn to the above declaration, that I believe him to be seventy seven years of age, that I enlisted at the same time and in the same
Company, Regiment & Brigade that said Gilbert Worden enlisted, being the last of February or first of March 1776 and served
with him Eight months, and as he states in his declaration for that time of service.
[signed] William Bentley (X) his mark
Sworn & Subscribed this fifth
day of September 1832 in open Court
Archibald Bull Clerk

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 Justus Hull who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Nassau, County of Rensselaer and State of New York and that George Gardner is a resident of the City of Troy in said County
& State and that William Bentley is a resident of the Town of Stephentown, County & State aforesaid, and are credible persons and
that their statement is entitled to credit.

Archibald Bull Clerk of the Troy Mayors Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court 
in the matter of the application of Gilbert Worden for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal of Office this fifth day
of September 1832.
Archibald Bull Clerk

State of New York
County of Rensselaer } ss:

I, Archibald Bull Clerk of said County do
hereby certify that Nathan Howard Esqr. before whom the preceding certificate of Justus Hull purports to have been sworn was on
the day of the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County: And that I am well acquainted with his hand
writing and verily believe the signature of "Nathan Howard"
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thereto subscribed to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said 
County this fifth day of September 1832
Archibald Bull, Clerk
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thereto subscribed to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
County this fifth day of September 1832
Archibald Bull, Clerk
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8746

Gilbert Worden

admitted

[written upside down]
33.6
12-1/2
43.92        7
1.83

7/45.75
22.87
68.63

Nathan Howard
PM
Stephentown
NY
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BRIEF in the case of Gilbert Worden
of Petersburgh in the State of N. York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? Seventy seven years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period / Duration of Service / Rank / Names of Generals and Field Officers under whom he served

1.  Enlisted in 1776, March, 8 months as a drummer
Gen. Lincoln, Capt Corn' van Sanford, Col. Wynkoop
2.  Called out 1777, 1-1/2 months, as a drummer,
Capt. Austin Odell, Col. Van Rensselaer
3. Called out 1778, 1 month, as a drummer,
Capt. Turner, Col. Van Rensselaer
4.  Called out 1778, 1 month, as a drummer,
Capt. Abm. Lewis, Col. Van Rensselaer
5. (gen. a few weeks) 1 month, as a drummer, Capt. Odell, Col. Van Rensselaer
5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Stephentown, NY, Petersburgh
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Pension Roll, N. York
A clergyman Certifies to traditionary evidence, also George Gardner, William Bentley, living witnesses, proves 8 mo.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?

I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case
above mentioned.
D. Kirsh, Examining Clerk
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Dec 14th 1906

[circular seal: OFFICE OF AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPARTMENT]

The Commissioner of Pensions.

Sir: In reply to your letter of 10th inst.
in case of Gilbert Worden Rev War. Act 1832 Certificate 2047, Albany Agency,____Roll,
you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, the records of this office show payment to have been made at $45.75 per 12 months to
20 May 1837, date of death. Payment was made from the Treasury 15 June 1853 to Emma Farrand, and Polly Spicer, children, care of G. F. Lewis, Cleveland, Ohio.
The pensioner resided in Oswego Co., NY for two years, and previously in Hoosock, Rensselaer Co. N.Y
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully,
J H Felt, Acting Auditor

By [circular seal: U.S. PENSION OFFICE H
DEC 16 1906]

Deputy Auditor

REPLY SHOWING PAYMENTS.
Pension Division - Form 3577.-Ed. Nov. 25-04-3,000.
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O. W. and N. Division.
3 -- 525.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,

ISC
Serv. file 14,899
Rev. War

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Gilbert Worden, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his
application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT/
LENGTH OF SERVICE / RANK / OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED / CAPTAIN. COLONEL./ STATE

1.  Feb or Mch 1776 - 8 months - drummer
Capt. Cornelius Van Sanford; Colonel Wynkoop
2.  Fall 1777 - 6 wks. - drummer - Capt. Austin Odell; Colonel Van Rensselaer
3.  Fall 1778 - 1 mo. - drummer - Capt. Ichabod Turner; Col. Van Rensselaer
4.  Fall 1778 - 1 mo. - drummer - Capt. Abraham Lewis - Col. Van Rensselaer
5. Burg - svr. - 4 or 5 wks. - Capt. Austin Odell - 
Col. Van Rensselaer

Residence of soldier at 1st enlistment, Stephentown NY, other enl. - Petersburgh N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 5, 1832 - allowed
Residence at date of application, Petersburgh, Rensselaer Co. NY.
Age at date of application, 77 years
Remarks: Sol. wife is not mentioned.
For date of death and names of children apply to the amd -

Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

20581b3m11-05
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Gilbert Worden which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? ___________
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Not [definitely?]
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?  Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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(2)
XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? ______________
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? _______
XIV. +If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes
And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1/2255 [illegible]
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For  __year
-- months and --- days, I served as a_____.
For _____ months and ____days, I served as a -; and for such service I claim a pension."
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(3)
It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which be 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.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 15, 1853.

Sir
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension agents,
the children of Gilbert Worden dec'd
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany
Agency, at the rate of Forty five Dollars
and 75 Cents per annum, under the law of the
7 June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1836 to the 20 Jan'y 1837.
Respectfully, yours
J. M. Brodhead
Comptroller

2047 act ' 32

To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.
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3 -- 397.
( Old No. 3 -- 399. )
O. W. and N. DIV
Surv. File No. 14,899 
Gilbert Worden
Rev. War

I S.C. Ex'r

Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,

Washington, D. C., Dec. 10, 1906

SIR:

For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of Gilbert Worden, Drummer, Rev. War.
pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832
by certificate No. 2047 issued Nov. 14, 1832 at New York Agency showing date of death, and names of his children to whom the arrears of pension were paid.
Very respectfully,
V. Warner
Commissioner.

Died 20 Jany 37 pr Act 6 Apl. June 53
Vol G. folio 86 Albany

THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
Treasury Department

[rectangular stamp:  OFFICE OF AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPT.
DEC 13 1906
Pension Division.]

[circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE H
DEC 16 1906]
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Daniel Wood. Sur. File 14898
The warrant of Daniel Wood
as First Sergt. in Capt. William
Hutchins Co. Vermont Rangers;
signed by Capt. William
Hutchins and Ebr Allen
Major Commanding;
dated Pittsford Feb. 14, 1780
has been removed
from this case and may
be found locked up in
the Record Division
Oct. 5, 1908.
AW.
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Sur. File 14898.
Daniel Wood
Three morning reports of
Capt. Wm. Hutchins Co.
dated Fort Warrin,
Nov. 16, 1780, Nov. 19, 1780,
and [illegible] 4, 1780.
and
one morning report of
Capt. Joseph Tyler's Co. Col.
Saml. Fletchers regt. dated
Fourt Woren Nov.__ 1780
have been removed from
this case to be forwarded
to the War Dept.
AW. Oct. 5, 1908.
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Nov. 14. '32
Nov. 28, 1906
[circular stamp: O.W. & N. DIV. FILES
DEC 1 1906]

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly ascertain for me if Gilbert
Worden from Petersburgh - Rensselaer Co. N.Y. ever drew a pension in the Revolution?
Gilbert Worden's
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wife's name was Mary, did she receive a
pension after her husband died?
Although Gilbert Worden lived in
Petersburgh after the Revolution, he may
have entered the army from - Westchester
Co. or from Albany Co. N. Y.
In "N.Y. in Rev." pages 210 & 228 the name
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Gilbert Worden is given, also page
283 in "Colonial History of N. Y. State"
gives Gilbert Worden as ensign in
Haight's Co., June 25, 1778.
I know that Gilbert Worden was living in Petersburgh in 1795 but can find no mention of him in the Revolution yet we know ["know" is underlined] he served at one time
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Any information you can give me
will be most gratefully received
Sincerely-
Mrs. George R. Jenkins
543 Washington Ave
Chicago
Ill.
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1906 Dec. 10 History to Mrs. George R. Jenkins, and amd. for Int. Dept. for death &
names of children
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14899
Rev War
INVALID.
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File No. 14, 899
Gilbert Worden
Drum'r Rev. War
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Act: June 7th 1832
Index: - Vol. 1, Page 416
[Arrangement of 1870.]