Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1898, for Isham Simons, Connecticut
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Service: Conn. Continental
Simons, Isham (Deborah)
Number: W. 1898.
B.L. Wt. 5102-160-55
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14056 
14,636 New York (Utica) 

Isham Simons 
of Oswego in the State of N. York t
who was a Pri of In. & Cav.] in the Comp'y commanded 
by Captain Hoaglin of the Regt. commanded 
by Col. Shelden in the Massts 
line for 7 mos & 5 days priv: of Inf.}
& 15 mos "  "  of Cav} 

Inscribed on the Roll of N. York
at the rate of 86 Dollars 28 Cents per annum 
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of May 1833 
and sent to B. P. Johnson, Rome 

Arrears to the 4th of Mar '33 $172.56
semi-anl allowance ending 4 Sep '33  43.14 
[=] $215.70 

{Revolutionary Claim,} 
{Act June 7, 1832.} 
Recorded by Geo. C. Stiles Clerk 
Book E Vol. 4 Page 6 [?]

Right side:
Let to Geo Colton 18 Jany 1836
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14636
Isham Simons 
Oswego Co. N.Y. 

Private 
1778 - Capt Edward Paines Co Mili. at New London  3 mos
1780. Col Durgees Regt - 9 mos 
1782. 3 Col Elisha Sheldens Regt. Dragoons  1 yr 3 mos.
Total 2 yrs. 3 mos. 

BP Johnson 
Agent, Rome N.Y. 

Pension payble at Utica N.Y

Right side:
Ouiet[?]
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On Durkies Regt 
Aug 5. To Dec 10 '80 
4. Mo. 5 ds 

On Sheldon's Regt 
from 26 Apl '82 
15 mo 

19 mo 5 ds Cont'l
3 " militia 
[=] 22m 5 ds
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. 
STATE OF NEW YORK,}
Oswego County,} ss. 
On this 24th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court in the court of Common Pleas of Oswego County now sitting, Isham Simons, a resident of said county and state, aged Sixty nine 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 was born at Willington Con 1763. Dont know of any record of his age. Resided at Boston Con [?], when he entered service - Since war lived at Bolton, Redfield N.Y. Rome Oneida Co. N.Y. for many years - and for a short time at Orwell of Oswego Co. N.Y. 
That in June 1778 to his best recollection entered as a substitute for Beriah Bronson of Boston, in Capt Edward Paines Co Militia and marched to New London Con were stationed at Light House at the month of the [illegible] and Served 3 months 
In Spring of 1780 entered from Class militia for nine months into Col Burges [?] Regt (name capt. not remembered) joined the Regiment at Crum Pond - a Col Sumner then having command -- went to Musguston Hill, to Toway Falls and in December entered winter quarters at Peekskill when was discharged at expiration of nine months - but did not receive a written discharge. Another Regiment was with them commanded by a Colonel Willis.
Last February or first March 1782 Enlisted at Bolton Capt Hoaglins Comp'y Col Elisha Sheldens Regt. of Dragoons for Three Years as this deponent supposed, but when he received his discharge it was to him as a closing the wars man.  Joined the company at Worthington marched in June to Bedford and Rye -- East Chester Saw Pitts and about then during the Season and went into Winter Quarters at Danbury Con, and remained there until June about 20th 1783 when the Regt was discharged. This deponent having served fifteen months or more, Received a written discharge signed as he recollects by Col Shelden, which has been lost for many years - That this deponent refers to proof of  this Service to Affidavits [?] at War Office with his application made under the law of 1828. 
As to the other services this deponent does not know of any witnesses living to prove the same and refers to annexed affidavits as Dupulation [?] &c
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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. 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. [Signed] Isham Simons
[Signed] D McPherson
Dep Clk of Oswego
Com. Pleas
 We, Jay Hatheway Merchant and Gurdon Huntington Merchant residing in Rome where Isham Simons has lived many years hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Isham Simons, who has subscribed ["and sworn" stricken] to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about sixty nine years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resided to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion & that he is a man of truth and veracity.
[Signed] Gundr. Huntington
[Signed] Jay Hathaway
Sworn and subscribed the 6th day} 
of Sept 1832 and I certify }
they are men of credibility} 
[Signed] J. Hathaway Judge of 
Oneida Comm Pleas Counsellor &c.

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 Jay Hatheway - merchant - who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Rome Oneida Co where said Simons formerly lived and Gurdon Huntington who has also signed the same, is a resident in Rome and a merchant,  is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
[Signed] Lovwell Johnson} 
J Reynolds}
Saml. Freeman} Judges of said Court

I, Erie Poor Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Oswego Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Isham Simons for a pension. 
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 24th day of Sept AD. 1832
[SEAL]
[Signed] Erie Poor Clerk 
By D McPherson Dep Clk
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484
New York Albany 
Deborah Simons 
widow of Isham Simons 
who served in the Revolutionary war Mass, as a Pri of Inf'ty & Cavalry 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
86 Dollars 28 Cents per annum, 
to commence on the 3d February 1853 

Certificate of Pension issued the 
25" day of May 1853 and sent to 
Jay Hathaway Esq. 
Rome. N.Y 

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act  ["July, 1848" stricken] 1832
Page 83.  Vol. A
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Left side:
[Appl? Afft?]

468. Mar 9/53
Deborah Simons,
Widow of Isham,
N.Y.

Act Feb. 3d. 1853.

Jay Hathaway
Rome, N.Y.
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of act of Congress of February 3d 1853, under the 2d Section [illegible], in Revolutionary cases.

State of New York} 
County of Oneida} ss. 
On this 28" day of February 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned Justice of the Peace of the town of Lee, County aforesaid, Deborah Simons a resident of the town of Western aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit, of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d of February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the Widow of Isham Simons who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the U.S. for services in said war as a private or non commisisoned officer of Cavalry, in the Revolutionary Army & received a pension of $85.78 per annum, that he died at Orwell Oswego County on the 17" of June 1845, & that the arrears of pay at his death, amounting to $23.42 was paid to her attorney at the Albany agency, in September following. That she was married to said Isham Simons in the year 1809, at Rome N.Y by the Hon Joshua Hatheway Co. Judge, that her name previous to that marriage was Deborah Halbert, that she has no record of said marriage & does not know if any exists, she is still the widow of said Isham, & has not intermarried since his death. 
Deborah (X her mark) Simons 

Sworn & Subscribed this 28" of February 1853 
before me. I have no interest in her application.
[Signed] Elisha R. Walsworth Just of Peace
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State of New York}
Oneida County } ss.
On this 28 day of February 1853 personally came before me Sally Wasworth of Western & Ebenezer Gould of Lee who are credible witnesses, & who after being duly sworn say that they were well acquainted with Isham Simons & Deborah Halbert both of Rome, in the year 1809, that said Isham & Deborah were married by Joshua Hatheway Esq. Just. Peace or County Judge of said town, at the residence of said Deborah in the Month of August of the year 1809, that sd Sally Walsworth deposes that she was present at, &  witnessed the Ceremony [?] of said marriage, & said Gould heard of the same at the time it took place, & both declare they knew them ever after, to the day of his death, as man & wife -- that he died in June 1845 & that she is still his widow, & resides at Western in the county aforesaid. They both depose & say they have no interest in her application for pension from the U.S. Government : & that said Isham was U.S. pensioner at the time of his death.
[Signed] Sally Walsworth
[Signed] Ebenezer Gould
Sworn & subscribed on the day first above named 
before me 
Elisha A. Walsworth Justice of the peace. 

State of New York,} 
ONEIDA COUNTY, CLERK' S OFFICE,} ss. 
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Elisha A Walsworth, Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the jurats of the annexed affidavits and thereon written, was, on the 28th day of February 1853 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signatures to the said Jurats are genuine. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this Fourth day of March 1853
[SEAL]
[Signed] Richard Hulbert CLERK.
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39333 } Act Mar 3/35
Rec. apl 5/55 [35?]

Deborah Simons
wid of
Isham Simons (private)
Col: Durkee, Ct: Contl. line

(Pensioner)

War Revolution
Admit 160 acres Aug: 25" 1855

[SIgned] Boynton
Boynton

5102 iss. Aug 27/53
Jay Hathaway
Rome N.Y
[Crosswise word is illegible]

Right side:
NY
Feby 53 - no 484

Vol. S1, page 109
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39,333
Deborah Simons

Agt
J Hatheway
Rome NY
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State of New York,} 
County of Oneida} ss:
On this 24 day of March A. D. 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, Deborah Simons aged 84 years, a resident of Western in the State of N. York who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Isham Simons deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain (pens. infirmity can not say) in the regiment of (same reason) Commanded by (unknown) in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain, that her said husband enlisted at  (not known) on or about the -- day of ---- A.D.181__ for the term of - years - and continued in actual service in said war for about the term of years ["month_" stricken]  and was honorably discharged at (unknown) on or about the -- day of -- 181_. He was a Rev. Pensioner subsequently, & she is now a pensioner at $86.28 per annum. 
She further states, that she was married to the said Isham Simons in Rome on the -- day of August 1809 or 1810 by one Joshua Hathaway  a Judge & J. Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Deborah Halbert, that her said husband died at Orwell on the 17" day of June A.D. 1845 and that she is now a widow; that she has no record of her marriage, but has much proof of same & it is on file at Pension office, she claims the benefit of it 
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. 
Deborah (X her mark) Simons 

We Henry H Walsworth and Sarah Ann Walsworth residents of Western in the State of New York, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Deborah Simons in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credi[ble persons and that] the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I [the remainder is covered by the following:]

State of New York,}
ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK' S OFFICE} ss. 
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That  Elisha A Walsworth Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing affidavits and there on written, was, on the 24th day of March 1855 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwritings of such Justice, and verily believe that the signatures to the said Jurat &c. are genuine.  
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 29 day of March, 1855.
[Signed] Richard Hulbert, CLERK.
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[the complete previous page, including last sentence and signature]

State of New York,} 
County of Oneida} ss:
On this 24 day of March A. D. 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, Deborah Simons aged 84 years, a resident of Western in the State of N. York who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Isham Simons deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain (pens. infirmity can not say) in the regiment of (same reason) Commanded by (unknown) in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain, that her said husband enlisted at  (not known) on or about the -- day of ---- A.D.181__ for the term of - years - and continued in actual service in said war for about the term of years ["month_" stricken]  and was honorably discharged at (unknown) on or about the -- day of -- 181_. He was a Rev. Pensioner subsequently, & she is now a pensioner at $86.28 per annum. 
She further states, that she was married to the said Isham Simons in Rome on the -- day of August 1809 or 1810 by one Joshua Hathaway  a Judge & J. Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Deborah Halbert, that her said husband died at Orwell on the 17" day of June A.D. 1845 and that she is now a widow; that she has no record of her marriage, but has much proof of same & it is on file at Pension office, she claims the benefit of it 
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. 
Deborah (X her mark) Simons 

We Henry H Walsworth and Sarah Ann Walsworth residents of Western in the State of New York, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Deborah Simons in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons -- that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in the claim. witnesses names or erasures. [?]
[Signed] Elisha A. Walsworth Justice of Peace
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Oneida County ss:
On the same day, at the same place, before me the Justice within named, came Sally Walsworth & Frederick Tracy residents of said County who are credible witness, & who after being duly sworn on their oaths say as follows, the said Sally deposes that she was present at the marriage of Isham Simons & Deborah Halbert within named, it took place in Rome on the ___ day of August 1809- or 1810 & was performed by Judge Joshua Hathaway & the said Frederick Tracy says [?] that he well know them both as well before & after marriage, & heard of the same at the time, & knows they lived as man & wife to the time of his death, in the year 1845 - they declare that they have no interest in sd Deborahs claim 
[Signed] Sally Walsworth 
[Signed] Fredk. Tracy

Subscribed & sworn to before me in the 24th day 
of March 1855. 
[Signed] Elisha A. Walsworth J.P.
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No 14636 
Isham Simons 
Oswego County 
New York 

3 Mo. 
4 -- 5.  Dunkees
15 -- 
[=] 22.  5 
Admd
22 mo. 5 ds pri

R.P. Johnson
Rome New York
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BRIEF in the case of Isham Simons
County of Oswego in the State of New York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court 
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 
3. How old is he? 69 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
Period | Duration of Service (Y-M-D) |Rank | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. 
Subst. In 1778 June | 0-3-0 | Private | Capt. Sains [?]
1780 | 0-9-0 | " | Col. Dungees [Dunkees]
Enlisted Dungees 1782 | 0-15-0 | " | Capt Hoaglin, Col. Shelden
5. In what battles was he engaged? None 
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Boston Mass [Should be Bolton, CT]
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary evidence 
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Not connected as the regulations require 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[Signed] Dyer Castor
Examining Clerk.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. 
AWF 

February 10, 1930 

Honorable E. Hart Fenn 
House of Representatives 
Washington, D. C. 

My dear Mr. Fenn: 
In response to your letter of February 5, 1930, with which you enclose one from Miss Mary Francis of 101 Elm Street, Hartford, Connecticut, in which she requests the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Isham Simons, W. 1898, I have the honor to advise you that you are herewith furnished the same. 
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 1898, it appears that Isham Simons was born in 1763 at Willington, Connecticut. 
While a resident of Bolton, Connecticut, he enlisted in June 1778 and served three months in Captain Edward Paine's Connecticut Company. 
He enlisted in the spring of 1780 and served nine months in Colonel Durkee's Connecticut Regiment. 
He enlisted April 26, 1782 and served in Captain Hoagland's Company, Colonel Elisha Shelden's Regiment of Dragoons and was discharged June 20, 1783.
After the Revolution, he lived in Redfield, New York, then to Rome, New York, and then to Orwell, Oswego County, New York. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 6, 1828, at which time he was living in Orwell, New York. 
He died June 17, 1845 at said Orwell.
The soldier married in August 1809 or 1810 at Rome,
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. 
AWF 

February 10, 1930 

Honorable E. Hart Fenn 
House of Representatives 
Washington, D. C. 

My dear Mr. Fenn: 
In response to your letter of February 5, 1930, with which you enclose
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New York. Deborah Halbert. They were both then of Rome, New York.
She was allowed pension on his application executed February 28, 1853, at which time she was a resident of Western, New York, and aged eighty-two years. 
There is no reference to children. 
The letter of Miss Mary Francis is herewith returned. 
Very truly yours, 
Earl D. Church
Commissioner.
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5102.

160 acres.
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Act 53. Albany
Boynton
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468
Deborah Simons,
Widow of Isham,
N.Y.

Let to Jay Hathaway May 14/53

Act Feb 3d. 1853.
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[Receipt mark]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
RECEIVED
MAY 22 1893
P. AND M. DIVISION
1560

Brookville, Pa.
May 20, 1893.
Hall, C.R.
Enclosed request from Sarah Simons Richardson for a statement of military record of Isham Simons in the Revolutionary war.
[Receipt mark] [illegible] Division, May 23 1893 Bureau of Pensions.
[initialed] A.D.A.  A.W.F.

Department of the Interior.
May 22, 1893.
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions.
E.M. Dawson
Chief Clerk

Right side:
[Receipt mark]
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES May 24 1893
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OFFICE OF HALL & LUCAS
Manufacturers of and Dealers in
ROUGH & DRESSED LUMBER.
Brookville, Pa. May 20 1893

Dear Sir
Will you kindly place the Enclosed request with the proper person to investigate the same, and put it in position as soon as practically
Respect'y Yours
[Signed] C.R. Hall
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Left:
1893 June 3, Hist to Sarah Simons Richardson
Elliott, Ill. 
[initialed] J.S.

Center:
Revy. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1898
Deborah Simons
Widow 
Isham Simons.
Priv. Rev. War.
Act: [blank]
Index:-Vol. M1, Page 214
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Right, crosswise:
1930-Feb 10- Hist to Hn. E. Hart Fenn for Miss Mary Francis [initialed awf]
1930:Mch 17- Dr. V.D. Thomas adv. cost of Photos [initialed M.M.N.F.]
1930 Apr.18. Dr. V.D. Thomas mailed photos & Fin. Mintfd. [initialed a.w.f.]
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[Faintly at top- illegible]

Brief in the case of Deborah Simmons, Widow of Isham, 
Oneida County and State of New York, 
act 3d of February, 1853. 

Claim, ("original," ["or for increase" stricken]) 
Proof exhibited, (if original.) 
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by the rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 7th June, 1832.
Marriage proven by parole evidence, certified to be credible.
(If for increase.) 
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? 
[blank]

Jay Hathaway Esqr. 
Rome, N.Y.
Name and residence of Agent 

S.O.  Boynton, Examining Clerk.
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Magistrate Certificate
In the matter of application for Pension
by Deborah Simons
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[Faintly at top- illegible]

State of New York} 
Oneida County} ss. 

This is to certify that I am acquainted with Widow Deborah Simons, and know that she has made an application for a pension under the act of Feb 3d 1853. I do further certify that the said application was sworn to before me, because she is from bodily infirmity unable to travel and go before the County Judge who resides some twenty miles distant from her. Also that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief she has not left her house for several months - and further that by reason of paralysis she was unable to write her name 
[Signed] Elisha A. Walsworth Justice of the Peace.
Delta May 18th 1853
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[Postmark illegible, except N.Y.]
FREE
Hon. Commr of Pensios
Washington

Crosswise:
H
[illegible]
Act 1853
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Hon Comr. Pens
Sir 
I send you a declaration in behalf of Deborah Simons, widow of Isham Simons, late U.S. Penr., for the purpose of being placed on pension list - act of Feb 1853.
When adjudication is had please advise me result.
Certificate may be sent to my care per mail to this place. 
I am your obdt
servt
Jay Hatheway 
Rome N.Y. 
March 5" 53
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I certify that it appears from a roll of service of Colonel Sheldon's Dragoons on file the Pension Office that the name of Isham Simmons is found therein as having enlisted on the 26th of April 1782 for three years.

[Signed] Benj. L. Brall.
Clk Pem Office
27 December 1828.
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Crosswise:
Revolutionary Claims

respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
[illegible]
Apr 6 1828 [?]
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Assembly Chamber
Albany 10th Sept 1828 

Gen Porter 
Sir
Enclosed are the papers for Isham Simons a Revolutionary Soldier for pension. Please communicate result of application to me at Albany 
I am very Respectfully
yours
Benj. P. Johnson
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1015
I. Simons
recd. Sept. 15. 1828.
Ack'd 16
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No. 39333
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 5, 1855
Isham Simons
Rev. War

Warrant No. 5102-160-55

Jay Hathaway
Rome N.Y.
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J.N P [?]
O.W. and N. Division.
 
Department of the Interior, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS, 
Washington, D. C., June, 1893.

Sir 
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Isham Simons a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT | LENGTH OF SERVICE | RANK | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED (Captain/Colonel) | STATE
June 1778 | 3 mos | Pri | Capt. Edward Paine | Conn. 
Spring 1780 | 9 " | " | ---- / Col. Durkee | "
April 1782 | 15 " | " Cav'y | Capt Hoaglin/ Col. Elisha Sheldon | "
Battles engaged in, Not Stated 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bolton Tolland Co Conn 
Date of application for pension, September 1832 
Residence at date of application, Oswego County NY 
Age at date of application, born 1763 in Willington, Tolland Co, Conn
Remarks: Married at Rome Oneida Co N.Y. in August 1809 to Deborah Halbert & died June 17. 1845 - Lived in Redfield, Rome many years & in Orwell, all in NY 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.

Mrs Sarah S Richardson 
Elliott 
Ford County Ills.
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.    [FORM#]1-681     PHONE Branch 476 
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 41609 


Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
WASHINGTON 
April 1. 1930

CHIEF, Division of Publications, 	
Room G 139. 
Please furnish work specified below. 
Bureau ordering: Pension 	Deliver to Room No. 5033 
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.) 

Title and description of job:  photostatic copies of 10 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Isham Simons, Conn. Troops, W. 1898. 
No. of copies 1 of each | Shall form be kept standing? ____ days 
For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch  Room No. 5033 Phone: 541 
Approved:
A.D. Williamson			Margaret M. H. Finch
Chief Clerk of Bureau. 		Chief of Division. 
NOTE: No order made “SPECIAL” unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering _______________.

CHECK WORK DESIRED
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M.O.# 355556 - $6.25
[Receipt mark] FINANCE DIVISION Bookkeepers Desk MAR 26 1930 Bureau of Pensions


State Hospital 
Terrell, Texas 
March 20, 1930 

Hon Earl D Church 
Commissioner Bureau of Pensions 
Dept of Interior 
Wash. D.C. 
Rev & 1812 Wars Section
[initials- MMHF]

Replying to your letter dated March 17th, herewith please find money order for $6.25 to cover 35 pages of photostatic copies at 15 cts a page and certification fee of 25 cts for each of the four claims as follows: 
Isham Simons, widow Deborah, W. 1898, ten pages 
Paul G. Simons, R. 9585, six pages 
Aaron West (his own claim) W-19607, eleven pages
David West, S.43275  eight pages 
Yours very truly 
[Signed] V. D. Thomas M.D. 
V.D. THOMAS, MD 
STATE HOSPITAL
TERRELL, TEXAS
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[Rev. &]1812 Wars Section. 
March 17, 1930

V. D. Thomas, M. D., 
State Hospital, 
Terrell, Texas. 

Dear Sir:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show that pension or bounty land was ever claimed on account of the services of an Isaac Kellogg. 
Photostatic copies of original papers on file in other Revolutionary War claims requested by you will be furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page. 
The number of pages to be copied is as follows: 
Isham Simons, widow Deborah, W.1898, ten pages.
Paul G. Simons, R.9585, six pages. 
Aaron West (his own claim) S. 19607, eleven pages. 
David West, S. 43275, eight pages. 
If you desire to have these certified, allow twenty five cents additional for each of the four claims. 
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 
Very truly yours, 
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.
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Rev.&[1812 ...cut off]
MMHF

State Hospital, 
Terrell, Texas 
January 13, 1930 

Mr. Earl D. Church 
Commissioner Bureau of Pensions 
Washington, D.C. 

Dear Mr. Church: Please advise cost of photostat of pages of declarations etc., in the file of Rev. Soldier ISHAM SIMONS,
born 1763 January 16, WILLINGTON, Conn. 
died 1845 June 17, Orwell, N. Y. 
whose widow DEBORAH SIMONS of Western, Oneida Co., N. Y. drew a pension of $86.28 for husbands services in the Am. Rev. 
Want names, addresses, places and reference to parentage, (Stephen White and Margaret Belden) etc.

Yours very truly 
[Signed] V D Thomas 
Victor Darwin Thomas, M. D.
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State Hospital 
Terrell, Texas 
Jan 22, 1930

Mr. Earl D. Church
Comr Bureau of Pensions 
Washington D.C. 

Subject
Isham Simons, Rev. Sol.
Your File No. W1898
want his app. for pension
if any, which may
show parentage and
their residence

Dear Sir: 
Want Isham Simons parentage and their residence 
Please advise cost of photostat of papers showing parentage and their residence 
His wife Deborah drew a pension. 
Yours very truly 
[Signed] V. D. Thomas M.D. 
V. D. THOMAS, MD 
STATE HOSPITAL
TERRELL, TEXAS

[Receipt mark]
Office of the Commissioner
U.S. Bureau of Pensions
JAN 25 1930
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[Apparently a tally of pages to be copied for Dr. V.D. Thomas]

Soldiers appli. for pension May 15 28
& court affids. -- 2p
Soldiers decl. Sept 24, 1832. -- 2p
" ctf. jacket -- 1p
Wid. appl Feb 28 1853 -- 1p
Sally Walsworth & Eben. Gould addif. Feb 28 1853 -- 1p
Wid. [illegible] for land- Mch 24, 1855 -- 1p
Sally Walsworth & Fred. Tracy affid. Mch 24-1855 -- 1p
Wid ctf. jacket -- 1p
[=] 10

[Inserted at bottom:]
Two pages of this- Begin the 
last with "Mr. Jay 
Hathaway, Merchant" 
etc (for next time)
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
COMMITTEE ON THE CENSUS 
Washington, D.C.
Feb. 5, 1930.

Col. Earl D. Church, 
Commissioner of Pensions. 

My dear Colonel: 
I enclose herewith letter from Miss Mary Francis of 101 Elm St., Hartford, Connecticut, asking for the pension record of one Isham Simons, W. 1898, together with his service record and any details available with regard to his family. 
Thanking you for your attention to this request, I am, 
Sincerely yours,
[Signed] E. Hart Fenn

EHF/G. 
Enc. 1.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
RECEIVED 
MAY 22 1893 
P. AND M. DIVISION.

[STAMP]
Finance Division
May 23 1893
Bureau of Pensions
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Elliott Ill.
May 17th 1893 

Secretary of the Interior 
Washington D.C. 

Will you please to send me a statement of the military history of Isham Simons a soldier in the Revolutionary war 
Isham Simons enlisted from Oswego New York. I would like to receive the report in time to become a member of the "Daughters of the Revolution" before the grand celebration on June 17 in Chicago 
Respectfully 
[Signed] Sarah Simons Richardson 
Elliott Ill.
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[Postmarks] ROME N.Y. MAY 19
FREE
Hon. L.P. Waldo
Comr. Pensions
Washington

Crosswise:
H
[illegible]
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Hon Comr Pensions 
Sir 
I have rec'd your letter & am informed that the Declaration of Widow Deborah Simons should be verified before a Judge of a Court of Record, - 
Mrs. Simons is very old, & a paralytic -- cannot go out of the house, & Judge lives 20 miles off. I respectfully ask under these peculiar circumstances, that you will accept the inclosed paper, know personally the facts in the case & can vouch for one & all of them.
If it is impossible to oblige her, then poor as she is, & hard as it may operate, she must if possible hire a Judge to go there, at some $10 expense. The old, blind, lame palsied & deaf Widows, would give a thousand thanks, if they could be spared from going into a crowded court room & 15 to 25 miles travel, to get to it. 
Will you please oblige me with an answer- 
I am your obt 
Servant 
Jay Hatheway 
Rome N.Y. 
May 19
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O W Wid
File #
1,898
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Ishom Simons - Pvt -
Conn line -

New York
Exd Ref.- & one old Book.
" Wid- Ad. Inv. - & other old book.

Ser# 19,034 [Stricken] Wids Adt [?]
# 1,898 "  "
# 11,431 [Stricken]
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For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain Surviving officers & Soldiers of the army of the Revolution" approved on the 15th of May 1828. I Isham Simons of Orwell in the County of Oswego, in the State of New York, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its Service until its termination; at which period, I was a private in Captain Hoglin's Company, in Col Elisha Sheldons Regiment of the Connecticut line. And I further declare that I was not on the 15th day of May 1828 on the Pension List of the United States- 
Witness my hand this 6th day of September AD 1828. 
[Signed] Isham Simons 

Before me this 6th day of September 1828 personally appeared Paul G. Simons, aged 66 years & Susannah Skinner aged 68 years who did severally make oath and say that they are acquainted with Isham Simons above named who is their brother, and that they know he enlisted in Col Sheldon Regiment during the war & continued to serve until the close of the war, when he returned home, having been regularly discharged as they understood & believe to be true 
[Signed] Paul G Simons
[Signed] Susan Skinner
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Before me Benjamin P Johnson a Commissioner to take acknowledgments &c in the County of Oneida & State of New York, personally appeared the Isham Simons, Paul G. Simons & Susannah Skinner and made Solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavits. Sept 6. 1828. 
[Signed] B.P. Johnson 
Commr &c

State of New York 
Oneida County Clerks Office ss.
I John H Ostrom Clerk of the County of Oneida in the State of New York do hereby Certify that Benjamin P Johnson before whom the forgoing affidavits were taken is  a commissioner to take acknowledgments and affidavits 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 6th day of September 1828 
[SEAL]
[Signed] J.H. Ostrom Clerk
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1015
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS. 
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.  
Sept. 16. 1828 
Isham Simons of Orwell, in the County of Oswego, in the State of New York, has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private in captain Hoglin's company, in Col Sheldon's regiment of the Connecticut line; and does not state that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing. 
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office. 
By order of the Secretary, 
[Signed] A. Dickins 

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE. 
22nd September 1828 
It further appears that Isham Simons is not on the pension list of the any agency, and has not been so since the 3d March 1826 
The name of Isham Simons cannot be found among those of Sheldons Dragoons to whom Certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars were issued. 
[Signed] Peter Hagner Aud.

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1015.
Revolutionary Claims. 
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828. 
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 
27 Dec 1828. 

The annexed paper, relating to the claim of Isham Simons under the abovementioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether it appears, by any records in the War Department, that the claimant has received, or is entitled to receive, the bounty in land granted by Congress for service in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution. 
[Signed] [illegible- but its not Peter Buell Porter]
The Hon. the SECRETARY OF WAR. 

War Departm't. 
Bounty Land Office
It does not appear by the records of this office that Isham Simons of the Connecticut line ever received or is entitled to bounty land of the United States.
[Signed] Robert Taylor 
27 Decr 1828