Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10513, for Edward Thomas, New Jersey
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Service
New Jersey
Thomas, Edward
              Prudence
number R10513

contents
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Trenton June 4, 1857

My Dear Sir
My cousin Mrs Sarah Jinks who has applied for such amount of pension as her mother at this time of her death. She is making her house at her cousins in New Jersey near Burlington. She is the only heir will you please assist her application
Your friend
Timothy Field
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No

Prudence Thomas
[illegible] Edward
N.J. 
July 4, 1836

Hon G.R. Robbins
Hamilton Square NJ
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Act of Congress passed July 4, 1836
State of New Jersey
On this tenth day of February A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty five personally appeared before the Chancellor of New Jersey now holding his court at the city of Trenton. Mrs Sarah Jenks now on a visit at Trenton but is a resident of the city of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, aged Sixty four years who first being duly affirmed according to law doth on her affirmation make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4, 1836. That she is the daughter and only surviving child of Mrs Prudence Thomas deceased late the widow of Edward Thomas deceased who was a Lieutenant or Captain in the militia of Burlington County New Jersey in the service of the United States. That she has heard her mother, as well as may others speak of the services of her father the said Edward Thomas in the Revolutionary War that he was engaged in the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778 was detailed by General Washington for some special duty in that engagement, next morning he was found upon the field when they were burying the dead in a state of great exhaustion, but afterwards recovered. She has always understood and believes that he was an active and meritorious officer
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and was almost constantly engaged in active service during the whole Revolution. That sometime before his death, his house was burned his commissions and all his Books and papers were destroyed. That she is acquainted with the hand writing of her father and that vouchers No. 1.2.3. and 4. endorsed ‘Edward Thomas” are in the hand writing of her father the said Edward Thomas. Affirmant makes this application for such amount of pension as may have been due her said mother at the time of her death. she not having applied in her lifetime. 
She further affirms that her mother Prudence Thomas, whose maiden name was “Kirkbride” was married to the said Edward Thomas on the ———day of ———, Seventeen hundred and Seventy four——. that her husband the aforesaid Edward Thomas died on the twenty fifth day of June A.D. Seventeen hundred and ninety-seven. and that the said Prudence Thomas widow of the said Edward Thomas remained a widow till she died on the third day of April Eighteen hundred and thirty seven (1837), as will more fully appear by reference to proofs hereto annexed. Affirmed, subscribed on the day and year above written. 
B. Williamson Ph.

Sarah K Jenks
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State of New Jersey
Burlington county

Be is known that on the 2nd day of March A. D. 18[illegible] before me the subscribed a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Mrs. Agnew Rockhill a resident of columbus formerly called Black Horse in said county in the ninety third year of her age, well known to me as a person of the highest credibility and truch, clear and strong in her mind and in health good walks to church of which she is an exemplary member, who being duly affirmed according to law on her affirmation saith that she was home brought up and has always lived in this village that she was well acquainted with Edward Thomas who was a resident of this place both before the Revolution and afterwards till he moved away to Morris county was well acquanted with Prudence Kirkbride who married the said Edward Thomas before the Revolution was also acquainted with Samuel Black[illegible] who married them. She also well recollects Edward Thomas was a Lieutenant and had charge of a company of militia during the most of the Revolutionary. Affirmant’s brother Adam Nutt belonged the Company of Lieut. Edward Thomas whose company
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was almost constantly out in Service her brother stated to her that in a skirmish at Bordentown a ball passed between his legs. She was well acquainted with Richard Jones who was wounded in a battle with the Enemy. Said Jones belonged to Lieut. Edward Thomas Company. Saw his wound dressed many a time it was a cut on the side of his head by a sword. Said Jones resided in this place. The said Jones also had his thigh broken. The said Edward Thomas was a very active and energetic [illegible] of the Revolution. The Hessians were quartered for ten days in this village during the Revolution. She well recollects John Pope and Edward Thomas had charge of Provisions for the American Army or Continentals. Was well acquainted with Col. Israel Shreve and Col. William Shreve of the Rev. The former married this affirmant to John Rockhill. Is acquainted with Sarah K Jenks, daughter of the said Edward and Prudence Thomas. Affirmed and subscribed the day and year above written before me. 
Montgomery P Page J.P 

Agnes Rockhill 
her mark X
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“At a monthly meeting held at the Falls 6th of 9th mo. 1775
Women friends informed this meeting that Prudence Thomas (late Kirkbride) has been guilty of fornication and marriage with a man not in Society with Friends. John Nutt and John Merrick are appointed to prepare a testimony against her and produce to next meeting for approbation and likewise acquaint her with her result. 
“At a monthly meeting held at the Falls the 4th of 10th mo. 1775
The friends appointed to prepare a testimony against Prudence Thomas (late Kirkbride) produced one, which was read approved and signed by the clerk Samuel Brown is appointed to give her a copy “thereof acquaint her with her right of appeal” . and report to next Meetings” 
Taken from the minutes of the aforesaid meetings by 
David Palmer
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State of New Jersey
On this twenty first day of May A.D. 1856 before me a Master in the Court of Chancey of the State of New Jersey personally appeared David Palmer a resident of Wakefield in bucks County and State of Pennsylvania to me well known, who being duly affirmed according to law saith that he is Clerk of Friends Meeting at the “Falls” in said County of Bucks and has in his possession the Antient and original Records of said “Friends Meeting.” the the foregoing Extracts attached to this affirmation are true and correct as taken from and compared with the original record contained in “the Third Book of Records of Friends Meeting at Falls” now in his keeping and possession as Clerk on pages 169 and 170, and to which he has subscribed his name as Clerk 
Subscribed and affirmed the day and year above written
Charles G. McChesney MCC

David Palmer
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State of New Jersey
I Thomas S Allison, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that Benjamin WIlliamson Esquire, before whom the declaration of Sarah R Jenks was made and taken, was at the time of the doing thereof Chancellor of said State, that Montgomery P Page Esq before whom the affidavit of Agnes Rockhill was made and taken was at the time of the doing thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Burlington, and that Charles G McChesney Esq. before whom the affidavit of David Palmer was made and taken, was at the time of the doing thereof, a Master in Chancery in and for said state duly authorized to administer oaths all duly commissioned and sworn, that full faith and credit are to be given to their official attestations and that the signatures thereto are in the proper handwriting of the said Benjamin Williamson, Montgomery P Page and Charles G McChesney Esq. 
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Trenton this twenty ninth day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty Seven
Thomas S. Allison Secy of State
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Rejected
10,513
Prudence Thomas
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No. 8.192
Prudence Thomas
[illegible] Edward
N Jersey
H R Robbins June 18/57
10513
July 4, 1836
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No 219
The State of New Jersey is indebted unto Edward Thomas of the County of Burlington in the Sum of Sixteen Pounds Five Shillings being for Militia Services; which said sum shall be paid unto the said Edward Thomas or his lawful Representative in Specie, with Interest at the Rate of Six per Centum per Annum until paid. Witness my Hand this first Day of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-four.
AZ 16.5
James Fenimore 
Commissioner
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I transfer the within to Thomas Fenimore Esq Agent of Forfited Estates in the county of Burlington it being for rent of the Estate of William Franklin
Nov 9th 1785
Israel Shreve


E.S. All
[illegible]
Ellis Cook
Edward Thomas

Edward Thomas N.J.
R. 105-13
Lieut. Edward Thomas 
Burlington
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No. 150
The State of New Jersey is indebted unto Edward Thomas of the County of Burlington in the Sum of Eighteen Pound —being for Militia Services; which said sum shall be paid unto the said Edward Thomas of his lawful Representative, in Specie, with Interest at the rate of Six per Centum per Annum until paid. Witness my Hand this first Day of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Four
James Fenimore
Commissioner
D Z 18.00
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I Transfer the within to Thom Fenimore Esq; Agent of Forfited Estates in the County of Burlington it being for the Rent of the estate of William Franklin
Nov 9th 1785
Israel Shreve



Edward Thomas
NJ R.10513

Elias Cook
John Holmes
[illegible]
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No. 210
the State of New Jersey is indebted unto Edward Thomas of the County of Burlington in the Sum of Thirteen Pounds Thirteen Shillings being for Militia Services; which said Sum shall be paid unto the Said Edward Thomas or his lawful Representative , in Specie, with Interest at the Rate of Six per Centum per Annum until paid. Witness my Hand this first day of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eight-four.
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James Fenimore
Commissioner
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I Transfer the within to Thomas Tenimore Esq Agent of Forfited Estates in the County of Burlington it being for Rent of the Estate of William Franklin
Nov 9th 1785
Israel Shreve

[illegible]
[illegible] Holmes
Ellis [illegible]
Edw. thomas NJ R. 10513
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New Jersey
Thomas, Edward
R. 10513
3 N.J. State notes
Depreciation pay
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Hamilton Square N.J.
June 6th 1857
Dear Sir
I would thank you to examine the enclosed case of Pension for Mrs. Sarah K. Jenks and report to me at your earliest convenience
your obedient servant
Geo. R. Robbins

Hon. G.C. Whiting
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Notes given by the Commssioners of the several counties of the State of New Jersey for Militia service during the Revolutionary War

No. of Certif.               Date    Signed by.    Payable to      Amount
149 May 1, 1784 J Fenimore    Edward Thomas      14.0.0
150 May 1, 1784      D                      D                         18.0.0   
218            “              D                        D                        13.13.0
219             “              D                      D                         16.5.0
248            “               D                       D                          7.11.0


State of New Jersey
I, Thomas S. Allison, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true abstract from a book, headed as above, as taken from, and compared with the original, now remaining in my office. And I do further certify, that  James Fenimore Esq was, by an Act passed by the Legislature of this State December 20, 1783, entitled, “An Act to procure an estimate of the sums due to the Militia and Troops who have been raised for the defence of the frontiers of the Stae, and to provide for the settlement of the same” appointed a Commissioner for the County of Burlington for the purpose of settling and adjusting the Pay-rolls of the Militia and Troops of this State, as aforesaid, and also for signing and delivering out to each and every person a note for the payment of what may be justly due. 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton in said State, this twenty ninth day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty- seven.
Thomas S Allison
Secretary of State
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Abstract of Payrolls discharged by P. Covenheven in State money before May 1, 1782

No. Date of Service Officers Named No. of men What regiment Where Served Under Whom
10. May 16, 1778 Lt. Edward. Thomas 25 Burlington Monmouth Col. Sheeve 202.8.11

State of New Jersey
I Thomas S. Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from Book B of Auditors Accounts, as taken from and compared with the original record in my Office. In Testimony whereby I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this thirtieth day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty seven.
Tho. S. Allison
Secty of State
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State of New Jersey
I Thomas S Allison Register of the Prerogative Court of the State of New Jersey now holden at the City of Trenton do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court that Prudence Thomas (late widow of Edward Thomas) was a resident of the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, and died in the said city of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania in the year 1837 on the third day of April leaving only one child her surviving, whose name is Sara K. Jenks. 
In testimony whereof I have herein set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Trenton, this twenty ninth day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty seven
Thomas. S Allison Register
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State of Pennsylvania
County of City of Philadelphia
Be it known that on this first day of April, AD. one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared Offley Hopper, aged thirty nine years, a resident of Friends Western burying ground on 16th and Cherry Streets in the City of Philadelphia, who being duly affirmed according to law deposeth and saith as follows; to wit; 
that he has had charge and full knowledge of the records of the Burials, in the Friends burying ground above mentioned since the year 1832; that he now has charge of the said records and that on said records he finds the following entry; “1837, 4 months, 5 boro 8, No 76, Prudence Thomas age 82”; that he very well knows that the record is authentic and true; that the above is a true copy and that its meaning is, that Prudence Thomas was buried at the time mentioned in said record; and that he has no interest, in any claims, in which this statement can be used.
Offley Hopper
Subscribed and affirmed before me, on the day and year first above written and I certify that the affient is a credible person and entitled to full faith and confidence, in his statements as above; and that I have no interest in any claims in which this paper can be used. 
Andrew E. Boswell
Alleman and ex: of: Justice of the Peace
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Philadelphia, 88
I, Edward G. Webb Prothonotary of the Court of common Pleas of said County, Do Certify, that Andrew J Boswell before whom the annexed acknowledged points was made, was at the time, and now is an Alderman and ex-officio Justice of the Peace of the City of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take acknowledgements, etc, and to all whose acts, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be give, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere and that his signature thereto is genuine. 
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this first day of April A. D. 1857

Thomas G. Webb
Edw J Nell
Prothonotary