Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1065, for Benjamin Norman, New Jersey
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(8-1776)

SERVICE | NUMBER
New Jersey | Norman, Benjamin / Hannah | W.1065

CONTENTS
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17358
New Jersey
Benj(amin) Norman of Middlesex [Co.] in the State of N. Jersey, who was a private in the comp(any) commanded by Captain (blank) of the reg(iment) commanded by Col. Wines in the N. Jersey line for 2 yrs.

Inscribed on the Roll of N. Jersey at the rate of 80 Dollars (blank) Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Aug. 1832 and sent to J.F. Randolph, N(ew) B(runswick), Present

Arrears to the 4th of March '33.........$160.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep. '33.....40.00
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                                        $200.00

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Go. C. Stiles, Clerk
Book E; Vol. 3; Page 123.
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Benj(amin) Norman 
49
Sep. 1818
Not entitled.
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SCHEDULE.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY,
Middlesex County,//

On this Twentieth day of June, 1820, personally appeared in open court, in the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Middlesex in said state, being a Court of Record, proceeding according to the course of the common law with jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping of its proceedings, Benjamin Norman, aged Sixty five years, resident in North Brunswick in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: 

He served in the First Jersey Regiment commanded by Col. Wynos. That he made a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of 18 March 1818 in the same month of March and that his Pension Certificate is No. 49.

And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war,” passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

Schedule.
50 acres of land & improvements, 1 pair Horses & Wagon, 2 Cows, 3 Young Cattle, 21 Sheep, 3 Goats, 2 Tables, 1 Set of Chairs, Plow, W(heel) Barrow, Hoe, 1 Looking Glass, 2 Pots, 2 Kettles, 1/2 doz. Knives & Forks, 1/2 doz. Metal Spoons, 1 Churn, 2 Pails, 1 Tub, 2 pr. Andirons, 1 pr. Shovel & Tongs, 2 Candlesticks, Some Crockery and Earthen ware.

And I do further declare that my family living with me consist of my wife, aged about Forty five years & two daughters; Susan, aged Twenty years, in very bad health & Hannah, aged Eighteen years, who is deranged and requires constant care & watchfulness. That my family, one and all, are incapable of doing hardly anything towards a support. That I have two ruptures, which also prevents me from laboring to any extent and that I owe some debts.
s/ Benjamin Norman (X - his mark)

Sworn to, and declared, on the day aforesaid.
s/ Robert McChesney, Presiding Judge

I, William P. Dease, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas of the county of Middlesex, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Eight Hundred & Seventy five dollars and Fifty cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Twentieth day of June 1820.
s/ Wm. P. Dease, Clk.
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Benjamin Norman.
Application for a pension under Act of June 1832.
Duplicate declaration.

Adm(itted) 24 mos., Pri(vate).
80$

James F. Randolph, N. Brunswick
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Application of Benjamin Norman of Middlesex County, N.J., for a pension under the Act of June 1832.

State of New Jersey
Middlesex County//

Be it known that on this Twenty sixth day of July One Thousand Eight Hundred and thirty three before me, the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in & for the County afo(resaid), duly commissioned & sworn, personally appeared Benjamin Norman of said County, a surviving Soldier of the Revolution, who
being duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of June 7 1832.

That he has been on the Pension Roll of the United States & on the Agency for the State of New Jersey under the Act of March 18, 1818. That he was on said roll for two years & upwards, as he believes, & was then stricken therefrom. That he received a pension of Ninety six dollars a year. That in the service for which that pension was obtained, he belonged to the 1st Regiment of New Jersey Infantry, commanded by Col. Wines. That his captain was John Cottle. That he served in said regiment one year in the one year's service & was in the expedition to Canada in 1777 or 6. That his present place of residence is South River, Middlesex County, New Jersey. That he resided there when he made his first application and has always lived there. And the said Benjamin Norman further saith that he returned home from his year's service in 1776, about the time of Gen. Washington's retreat through New Jersey. That in the spring follow(ing)...
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...(follow)ing, or he entered the militia service, was valued & always thereafter performed his regular tours of duty. Was on tours in the year 1777, at least four tours of a month each. The first tour under Capt. James Johnson & the artillery under Capt. Day, marching through & defending the whole section of country from Cranbury to Sourland Mountains to the north & to Elizabeth Town on the east. In the year following, 1778, was out again and served not less than four tours of a month each (he thinks he was out six times this year) all under Capt. Waglum, at Spotswood, Cheesequake and along the shores of Amboy bay. The British making frequent intercessory from Staten Island. In the year 1779, was out again and served four tours, at least of a month each at the Woodbridge Station from Perth Amboy to Bergen, in guarding the lines. The two first of the tours was, as he thinks, under Capt Day and the last two under Capt. Waglum. In 1780, he served again not less than three tours of a month each under Capt. Morgan at the station from South Amboy to Spotswood to the Cheesequakes, a district of County of about Twenty miles in extent & particularly exposed to the enemy. He was out frequently after and during the whole war at the time of the revolt of the Pennsylvania line. That no doubt he performed more than two years service in addition to his year's service in the Continental Line. Was in no battle though frequently engaged in skirmishes & brush fights with small parties of the enemy. Was taken prisoner at one time by two Light Horseman but made his escape in an hour or so afterwards from their being apprehensive there was a considerable force near...
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...He never received a written discharge whilst in the militia service, that he recollects. In the services here particularly stated & for those mentioned
in his former application amounting in all to more than two years, he claims a pension. He cannot specifically prove all his services, nor is he apprised that such proof is necessary but refers to Obadiah Norman & Simon Menker, surviving Soldiers of the Revolution, who can testify to a part of those services and to their belief in his statement generally. And also as to his character for veracity.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his [crossed out: pension] name is not now on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
s/ Benjamin Norman (X - his mark)

Sworn & subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid.
s/ Peter P. Runyon, Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey
Middlesex County//

On this Twenty sixth day of July A.D. Eighteen Hundred & Thirty three before me, the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Obadiah Norman & Simon Menker, surviving Soldiers of the Revolution, who being duly sworn doth on their oaths respectively say that they are well acquainted with Benjamin Norman, the foregoing applicant. Have been acquainted with him from childhood. Believe him to be a man of veracity & have no doubt of his statement in relation to his revolutionary services. And the said Obadiah Norman doth, for himself, say that he knows of the revolutionary services of said Benjamin Norman. Knows of his being out in 1777 under Capt. Johnson & Capt. Dey and in the...
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...year following under Capt. Waglum and in every year thereafter to 1781. Recollects distinctly of his service in that year from the revolt of the Pennsylvania Line. Was out at that time himself, though too young to take part in the earlier period of the war. And the said Simon Menker, for himself, says that he is in the 77th year his age, lives a neighbor to Benjamin Norman and has always their lived. Knows of his service in '77 under Capt. Johnson and of his being out in every year during the continuance of the war. Knows this from being with him occasionally & from seeing him leave his home under arms & from his long & frequent absences from home.
s/ Obadiah Norman
Simon Menker (X - his mark)

Sworn & subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid.
s/ Peter P. Runyon, Justice of the Peace

I, Nicholas Booraem, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, do hereby certify that Peter P. Runyon, before whom the foregoing proceedings were had in the matter of Benjamin Norman, an applicant for a pension, is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid & that the signature of Peter P. Runyon is in his own proper handwriting.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & the Seal of Office this Twenty ninth day of [duplicate: of] July One Thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty three.
s/ N. Booraem, Clerk
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3344
New Jersey
Hannah Norman, widow of Benj(amin) Norman, who was a Private, N.J., in the Revolution.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars (blank) Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the Tenth day of Dec. 1843 and sent to J.C. Zabrieskie, New Brunswick, N.J.

{Act of March 3, 1843.}

Recorded in Book A; Vol. 1; Page 124.
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[677]
FAMILY RECORD
MARRIAGES. | MARRIAGES.
Benjamin Norman and Hannah Dunham were married December 29th 1787. | William Hardenbrook and Julia Norman were married October 11th 1815.
Richard Lewis and Nancy Norman were married October 1st 1806.

County of Middlesex
State of New Jersey//

Personally appeared Julia Hardenbrook, daughter of Benjamin and Hannah Norman, who being duly sworn on her oath saith that the above record of the marriages of Benjamin Norman & Hannah Dunham is the original record of that event, taken about twelve years since from the original certificate of marriage given by Rev'd Peter Gilson of Hightstown, N.J., which certificate in since lost.
s/ Julia Hardenbrook

Sworn & subscribed this 23rd July 1838 before me.
s/ J. Booraem, other Judge
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FAMILY RECORD
BIRTHS. | BIRTHS.

Benjamin Norman was born Jan. 14th 1756 | Wm. Edgar Hardenbrook was Born Oct 5th 1816.
Hannah Dunham was born Mar. 19th 1784. | Julia Hardenbrook was born Aug. 10th 1818.
Children of the above named.: | Susannah Hardenbrook was born Jan. 18th 1821.
Nancy Norman was born Oct. 1st 1789. | William Hardenbrook was born Mar. 28th 1823.
Julia Ann Norman was born Sep. 1st 1793. | John Hardenbrook was born Sep. 6th 1825.
Susanna Norman was born Apr. 11th 179(blank). | William Hardenbrook was born Oct. 13th 1827.
Hannah Norman was born Feb. 8th 1799. | Mary Hardenbrook was born May 9th 1830.

I certify that the within named deponent is a credible person..
s/ J. Booraem
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Declaration.

In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."

County of Middlesex
State of New Jersey//

On this 23rd day of July 1838 personally appeared before the subscriber, Hannah Norman, widow of Benjamin Norman, late a pensioner on the government of the United States, aged Seventy five years, a resident of the County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Benjamin Norman, late a pensioner on the government of the United States.

She further states that she was married to the said Benjamin Norman December 29th 1787. That her husband, the said Benjamin Norman, died on the 13th day of December 1837. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794. Viz.: At the time above stated.
s/ Hannah Norman (X - her mark)

Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written before.
s/ J, Booraem, Judge &c. and Willie J. Borraem

I certify that the above named deponent is a credible person, and that in consequence of bodily infirmity, she cannot attend in Open Court and make the above declaration.
s/ J, Booraem
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State of New Jeney
Middlesex County//

I, Nicholas Booraem, Clerk of the County of Middlesex aforesaid and Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do hereby certify that Jonathan Bonliew, before whom the foregoing declaration of Hannah Norman was made and the affidavit of Julia Hardenbrook was taken, was at the time of the making the said declaration and the taking said affidavit and still is a Judge said Court (the same being a Court of Record) and a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn. That I am acquainted with his handwriting and believe his signatures to said declaration & affidavit are genuine.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 23rd day of July A.D. 1838.
s/ N. Booraem, Clerk
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Corrected hist(ory) sent June 1933.

May 17, 1933.

BA-J/ILL
Benjamin Norman
W.1065

Esther R. Dudley
178 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Dear Madam:

The record of Benjamin Norman is given below [crossed out: from] as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W.1065, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.

Benjamin Norman was born January 14, 1750 in [crossed out: South River] in Middlesex County, New Jersey, [crossed out: and resided there during his entire life.] The names of his parents are not stated.

He enlisted in 1775, served as private in Captain John Conway's company, Colonel Winds' 1st New Jersey regiment, was on the expedition to Canada, and was discharged at the expiration of service of one year. From the spring of 1777, he served on regular tours in each year as late as 1781, amounting in all to about two years, in the New Jersey troops under Captains James Johnson, John Day, Waglum and Morgan; during these years of service, he was in frequent skirmishes and, at one time, was taken prisoner by the enemy but made his escape.

He was allowed pension on his application executed March 20, 1818, North Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey. In 1833 he states that he was then a res(ident) of South River, Middlesex Co., N.J. and had always resided there.

He died December 13, 1837.

The soldier married December 29, 1787, Hannah Dunham, who was born March 19, 1764. The certificate of marriage was issued by Rev. Peter Wilson of Hightstown, New Jersey.

Hannah Norman, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed July 23, 1838, at which time she resided in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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The names of the children of Benjamin Norman and his wife, Hannah are shown as follow:
Nancy Norman, born October 1, 1789: married Oct. 1, 1806, Richard [crossed out: Lewiss] Serviss.
Julia Anne Norman, born September 1, 1793: married Oct. 11, 1815, William Hardenbrook.
Susanna Norman, born April 11, 179-: [crossed out: deceased in 1828.]
Hannah Norman, born February 8, 1799; [crossed out: deceased in 1828.] Died 1829.

The daughter, Julia Hardenbrook, made affidavit in behalf of her mother's claim for pension in 1838, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

The following births are shown also in the papers in this claim:
William Edgar Hardenbrook, born October 5, 1816.
Julia Hardenbrook, born August 10, 1818.
Susannah Hardenbrook, born January 13, 1821.
William Hardenbrook, born March 28, 1823.
John Hardenbrook, born September 6, 1825.
William Hardenbrook, born October 13, 1827.
Mary Hardenbrook, born May 9, 1830.

In 1833, Obediah Norman stated that he had known the above named Benjamin Norman since childhood, that he remembered his leaving "home" in 1777; he stated also, that he was too young then to serve, but was in the service later in the war; he did not, [crossed out: however,] state any relationship to Benjamin Norman.

One John D. Serviss was Justice of the Peace for Middlesex Co., N.J. in 1842 & 1849, no relationship to the family shown.

Very truly yours,

A.D. HILLER,
Assistant to Administrator.

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New Jersey - 17
Hannah Norman, widow of Benjamin Norman, deceased (late pensioner) who died on the 13th December 1837, of Middlesex Co. in the State of New Jersey, who was a Private in the (blank) commanded by Captain (blank) of the regiment commanded by Col. Miles in the New Jersey line [crossed out: for] 2 years, Private.

Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 80 Dollars (blank) Cents per annum, to commence on the [crossed out: 4th day of March 1831] 14th day of December 1837.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of August 1838, and sent to J.C. Zabrieskie, New Brunswick, N.J.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1838.............$17.97
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep. 1838......40.00
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                                             $57.97

5years pension.
{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7th 1838, Section the 1st.}

Recorded by G.T. Rhodes, Clerk.
Book A; Vol. 2; Page 131.

Let(ter sent) to D.D. Addion Oct 27, 1842.
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New Jersey - No. 17
Hannah Norman, widow of Benj(amin) Norman, dec(eased), who was a pensioner under the Act of (blank) and who died on the 13 Dec. 1837, of Middlesex [Co.] in the State of N.J., who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain (blank) of the Reg(iment) commanded by Col. Miles in the N.J. line for 2 years.

Inscribed on the Roll of N. Jersey at the rate of 80 Dollars (blank) Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836 & ending 13 Dec. 1837.

Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Nov. '42 and handed to P. Addison, Present.

Arrears to the 4th of March '37...........................80.00
[crossed out: Semi-annual] allowance ending 13 Dec. '37...62.00
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                                                        $142.00
9 mos. 9 days; See endorsement.
{Act July 7, 1838.}

Recorded by Theo L. Moody, Clerk
Book A; Vol. 2; Page 131

A new certificate was issued in this case under the opinion of the Attorney General of the 2 Sep. 1842, which was given in consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 16 Aug. 1842.

For Report see letter to P. Agent, Nov 21. 1842.
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(49) New Jersey - 4
Benjamin Norman, Private.
In the Army of the U. States.
At $8 per mo. to com(mence) 20th Mar. 1818.
Cert(ificate) issued 2nd April 1818 & sent to Hon. Gen'l Bloomfield, House of Representatives, U.S.
Arr(ears) to 4th Sep. 1818; 5 13/28 mos......$43.71
{Rev(olutionary) Claim Act 18th March 1818.}
Jersey Line, one year.
Not entitled.
Middlesex Co.

See letter Sept. 28, 1829 to J.S. Nevius respecting afo(rementioned) to be restored.

Notification sent the 7th July 1820 to Wm. P. Deare, Esq., N. Brunswick, N.J.
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Benj(amin) Norman, N.J., Act 7 June. When last p(ai)d?
Aug. 17, '38

Died 13th Dec. 1807. Paid to that period. J.H.

July.
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WIDOW, &c.
Rev(olutionary War)
File No. 1065
Hannah Norman, widow [of] Benjamin Norman, Priv(ate), Rev(olutionary) War.
Act: March 3, 1843.
Index: -; Vol. M; Page 88.
{Arrangement of 1870.}

1933 April 10 - Hist(ory sent) to Elizabeth Henderson. I.L.L.
1933 May 18 - Hist(ory sent) to Esther R. Dudley. I.L.L.
1933 June 7 - Corrected history (sent) to Elizabeth Henderson. I.L.L. See letter Rev(olutionary) W(ar) Samuel Henderson - R.14951.
1933 June 9 - Esther R. Dudley furnished corrected history. I.L.L.
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March 13, 1933.

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.

Please send me the Revolutionary War records of Benjamin Norman, Middlesex Co. New Jersey. Also Samuel Henderson (moved), New Jersey.

I am not sure whether he was from Middlesex or Monmouth Co. He was born March 12, 1742.

Respectfully,
s/ Miss Elizabeth Henderson
57 DeVoe St.
South River, New Jersey
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June 7, 1933.

BA-J/MMHF/ILL

Elizabeth Henderson
57 DeVoe Street
South River
New Jersey.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Samuel Henderson, widow Ann, and in which you refer to the record of Benjamin Norman, W.1085, whose son-in-law, you state, was Richard Serviss and not Lewiss.

The record of Samuel Henderson is given herewith as found in pension claim, R.14951, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War, also, a corrected record of Benjamin Norman. The similarity of the names Lewis and Serviss when written, was, in a measure, the cause of the clerical error.

Very truly yours,

A.D. Hiller, Assistant to Administrator.
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June 7, 1933.

BA-J/ILL
Samuel Henderson
R.14951
Benjamin Norman
W.1065

Elizabeth Henderson
57 DeVoe Street
South River
New Jersey.

Dear Madam:

The records of two Revolutionary War soldiers are given below.

SAMUEL HENDERSON - R.14951.

Samuel Henderson of Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, married sometime in May 1780, Ann Stricklin, who was born September 22, 1755; the place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. The ceremony was performed at the home of Reverend John Woodhull in Freehold Township, New Jersey; one Jonathan Clayton was groomsman.

Samuel Henderson died March 4, 1809 in Freehold Township, New Jersey, where he had resided ever since the war.

Ann Henderson, the widow of Samuel Henderson, applied November 10, 1838 for pension that might have been due on account of the service of her husband, Samuel Henderson, in the Revolutionary War. She was then a resident of Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She stated then that Samuel Henderson, while a resident of Freehold Township, New Jersey, enlisted some time in July 1776 and served on alternate monthly tours during each succeeding year until 1782 as private under Captains Hendrick Smock, Benjamin Van Cleaf and William Van Cleaf, and Colonel Asher Holmes in the New Jersey troops; it was stated that his services amounted to between two and three years, specific dates of enlistments and discharge from service not given.

Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension law under which she applied.

In 1838, soldier's widow, Ann Henderson, stated that she and her...
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...husband, Samuel Henderson, had nine children, seven of whom were then living; the names of only eight are given as follow:

Thomas born June 22, 1781; died aged about twenty-one years.
Amey born November 14, 1782.
Peggy born February 10, 1785.
Samuel born October 11, 1787.
Joseph born February 22, 1790.
Ann born February 4, 1792.
Jonathan Stricklin born September 30, 1794.
John born August 20 or 29, 1796.

In 1838, soldier's son-in-law, John A. Clayton, aged about fifty seven years, stated that he married a daughter of Samuel and Ann Henderson in February 1816, the name of his wife not designated. He resided then in Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey, and stated also that the soldier's widow, Ann Henderson, had resided principally for twenty years in his family.

One John Henderson was a resident of Leeds Point, New Jersey, in 1846, no relationship to the family stated.

Jonathan Stricklin, the brother of Ann, was living at the time of her marriage to the soldier, Samuel Henderson.

The following name and date appear also; - Amey Stricklin, Jun. born August 25, 1752.

BENJAMIN NORMAN - W.1065.
Benjamin Norman was born January 14, 1751 in Middlesex County, New Jersey; the names of his parents are not stated.

He enlisted in 1775, served as private in Captain John Conway's company, Colonel Winds' 1st New Jersey regiment, was on the expedition to...

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...Canada, and was discharged at the expiration of service of one year. From the spring of 1777, he served on regular tours in each year as late as 1781, amounting in all to about two years, in the New Jersey troops under Captains James Johnson, John Day, Waglum and Morgan; during these years of service, he was in frequent skirmishes and, at one time, was taken prisoner by the enemy but made his escape.

He was allowed pension on his application executed March 20, 1818, then of North Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. In 1833, he stated that he was then a resident of South River, Middlesex County, New Jersey, and had always resided there.

He died December 13, 1837.

The soldier married December 29, 1787, Hannah Dunham, who was born March 19, 1764. The certificate of marriage was issued by Reverend Peter Wilson of Hightstown, New Jersey.

Hannah Norman, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed July 23, 1838, at which time she resided in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

The names of the children of Benjamin Norman and his wife, Hannah, are shown as follow:

Nancy Norman, born October 1, 1789: married Oct. 1, 1806, Richard Serviss.
Julia Anne Norman, born September 1, 1793: married October 11, 1815, William Hardenbrook.
Susanna Norman, born April 11, 179-.
Hannah Norman, born February 8, 1799.

In 1820, the soldier stated that his family then consisted of his wife and two daughters, Susan and Hannah. In 1829, he stated that his family consisted of his wife, that his two daughters had died in the course of three or four years.

The daughter, Julia Hardenbrook, made affidavit in behalf of her mother's claim for pension in 1838, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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The following births are shown also in the papers in this claim.

William Edgar Hardenbrook, born October 5, 1816.
Julia Hardenbrook, born August 10, 1818.
Susannah Hardenbrook, born January 13, 1821.
William Hardenbrook, born March 28, 1823.
John Hardenbrook, born September 6, 1825.
William Hardenbrook, born October 13, 1827.
Mary Hardenbrook, born May 9, 1830.

In 1833, Obediah Norman stated that he had known the above named Benjamin Norman since childhood, that he remembered his leaving "home" in 1777; he stated also, that he was too young then to serve, but was in the service later in the war; he did not state any relationship to said Benjamin Norman.

One John D. Serviss was Justice of the Peace for Middlesex County, New Jersey, in 1842 and 1849, no relationship to the family shown.

Very truly yours,

A.D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.
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June 9, 1933.

BA-J/ILL (O.W. & N.)
Benjamin Norman
W.1065

Esther R. Dudley
178 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick
New Jersey.

Dear Madam:

On May 17, 1933, you were furnished by this office the record of the Revolutionary War soldier, Benjamin Norman, from the papers on file in pension claim, W.1065. Upon a re-examination of this claim, corrections have been made, and you are furnished, herewith a copy to be used in place of the other one.

Benjamin Norman was born January 14, 1751 in Middlesex County, New Jersey: the names of his parents are not stated.

He enlisted in 1775, served as private in Captain John Conway's company, Colonel Winds' 1st New Jersey regiment, was on the expedition to Canada, and was discharged at the expiration of service of one year. From the spring of 1777, he served on regular tours in each year as late as 1781, amounting in all to about two years, in the New Jersey troops under Captains James Johnson, John Day, Waglum and Morgan; during these years of service, he was in frequent skirmishes and at one time, was taken prisoner by the enemy but made his escape.

He was allowed pension on his application executed March 20, 1818, then of North Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. In 1833, he stated that he was then a resident of South River, Middlesex County, New Jersey, and had always resided there.

He died December 13, 1837.

The soldier married December 29, 1787, Hannah Dunham, who was born March 19, 1764. The certificate of marriage was issued by Reverend Peter Wilson of Hightstown, New Jersey...
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...Hannah Norman, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed July 23, 1838, at which time she resided in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

The names of the children of Benjamin Norman and his wife, Hannah, as shown as follow:

Nancy Norman, born October 1, 1789: married Oct. 1, 1806, Richard Serviss.
Julia Anne Norman, born September 1, 1793: married October 11, 1815, William Hardenbrook.
Susanna Norman, born April 11, 179-.
Hannah Norman, born February 8, 1799.

In 1820, the soldier stated that his family then consisted of his wife and two daughters, Susan and Hannah. In 1829, he stated that his family consisted of his wife, that his two daughters had died in the course of three or four years.

The daughter, Julia Hardenbrook, made affidavit in behalf of her mother's claim for pension in 1838, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

The following births are shown also in the papers in this claim.

William Edgar Hardenbrook, born October 5, 1816.
Julia Hardenbrook, born August 10, 1818.
Susannah Hardenbrook, born January 13, 1821.
William Hardenbrook, born March 28, 1823.
John Hardenbrook, born September 6, 1825.
William Hardenbrook, born October 13, 1827.
Mary Hardenbrook, born May 9, 1830.

In 1833, Obediah Norman stated that he had known the soldier, Benjamin Norman, since childhood, that he remembered his leaving "home" in 1777; he stated also, that he was too young then to serve, but was in the service later in the war; he did not state any relationship to said Benjamin Norman.

2.
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One John D. Serviss was Justice of the Peace for Middlesex County, New Jersey, in 1842 and 1849, no relationship to the family shown.

Very truly yours,

A.D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.
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April 10, 1933.

BA-J/ILL
Benjamin Norman
W.1065

Miss Elizabeth Henderson
57 DeVoe Street
South River
New Jersey.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Benjamin Norman, Middlesex County, New Jersey, also Samuel Henderson of Middlesex or Monmouth County, that state, born March 12, 1742.

The information furnished by you in regard to Samuel Henderson is not sufficient to identify the record of the particular soldier in whom you are interested. If it is possible for you to furnish the date of his death, or name of his widow, a further search will be made in your behalf, and the record furnished, if found.

The record of Benjamin Norman is given below. The data are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.1065, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.

Benjamin Norman was born January 14, 1751, in South River, Middlesex County, New Jersey; he resided there during his entire life. The names of his parents are not stated.

He enlisted in 1775, served as private in Captain John Conway's company, Colonel Winds' 1st New Jersey regiment, was on the expedition to Canada, and was discharged at the expiration of service of one year.

From the spring of 1777, he served as private on regular tours in each year as late as 1781, amounting in all to about two years, in the New Jersey troops under Captains James Johnson, John Dey, Waglum and Morgan; during these years, he was in frequent skirmishes, and, at one time, was taken prisoner by the enemy but made his escape.

He was allowed pension on his application executed March 20, 1818, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Use corrected copy. June 7, 1933.
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Benjamin Norman died December 13, 1837.

The soldier married December 29, 1787,  Hannah Dunham, who was born March 19, 1764.  The certificate of marriage was issued by Rev. Peter Wilson of Hightstown, New Jersey.

Hannah Norman, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed July 23, 1838, at which time she resided in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

The names of the children of Benjamin Norman and his wife, Hannah, are shown as follow:

Nancy Norman born October 1, 1978: Married Oct. 1, 1806, Richard Lewiss.

Julia Anne ", " September 1, 1793; married; married Oct. 11, 1815, William Hardenbrook.

Susanna " , " April 11, 179-: deceased in 1822.
Hannah " ' " February 8, 1799; " in (   )  out

The daughter, Julia Hardenbrook, made affidavit in behalf of her mother's claim for pension in 1838, in Middlesex Co, N.J.

The following births are shown also in the papers in this claim:

William Edgar Hardenbrook, born October 5, 1816

Julia " , " August 10, 1818.
Susannah " ' " January 13,1821.
William " '" March 28, 1823.
John " '" September 6, 1825.
William " ' " October 13, 1827.
Mary " ' " May 9, 1830.
      
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In 1833 Obediah Norman stated that he had known the above named Benjamin Norman since childhood, that he remembered his leaving" home" in 1777.  he stated also, that he was too young then to serve, but was in the service later in the war; he did not, however, state any relationship to Benjamin Norman

Very truly yours,

A. D HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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Received JUN 16, 1933
MAIL SUB-DIV
READER 19
VETS. A

Mr. A. D Hiller
Assistant to Admin.
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Hiller:

This morning I was much pleased to received the Rev. War record.  (W1065) of Benjamin Norman and noted the corrections made.  It is a great satisfaction to me to have this matter straight and I thank you very, very, much.

Yours truly, 
Esther R. Dudley

178 Livingston Avenue 
New Brunswick, N.J
June 14, 1933
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From Mrs. Finch. June 14, 1933.

Reply reference BA-J/ILL
Benjamin Norman
W.1065.

A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Admin.

Dear Mr. Hiller:

Please accepting thanks for the war record of Benjamin Norman, my great grandfather. I was delighted with it but I am sorry to say there is an error in the spelling of one name. His daughter, Nancy or Ann, born Oct. 1, 1789, married Oct. 1, 1806 Richard SERVISS. Your record has the name RICHARD LEWISS and if it is possible, I would like it corrected. I found the record of this marriage on file in the Middlesex County Records in New Brunswick, N.J., and I also have the old notebook containing records of the minister who married them...
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...and the minister, by the way, was also my great great grandfather. In Benjamin Norman's will it is stated that his daughter, Nancy, was the wife of Richard SERVISS and received half of his estate. The will is on record at the County Clerk's office in New Brunswick, N.J. I should like this mistake corrected.

SERISS was spelled sometimes SERICE, SERVIS, SARVIS and in old documents all the forms are used. My father's family always used the form SERVISS since the time of Richard who married Nancy Norman.

Thanking you very kindly I am yours truly,
s/ Esther R. Dudley
178 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, N.J.
May 20, 1933
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Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:

Please to send in the war (Revolutionary) records of Benjamin Norman of Middlesex Co., N.J. and of Joseph Parker of Monmouth Co., N.J., who served in the State Troops and Militia.

Thanking you I am yours truly,
s/ Esther R. Dudley
178 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, N.J.

BENJAMIN NORMAN of Middlesex Co., N.J.
JOSEPH PARKER of Monmouth Co., N.J. or NATHANIEL PARKER of Monmouth Co., N.J.
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Washington, Nov. 19th 1842.

Dr Sir,

Enclosed you will find the application of Mrs. Hannah Norman for the arrears of pension due her from the 4th of March 1836 to the 13th December 1837, when her former pension commenced.

I respectfully request an early answer.

Very respectfully your obed(ient) ser(vant),
s/ D.D. Addison

J.L. Edwards, Esq.
Comm(issioner) of Pensions
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J.L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Oct. 27, 1842

Hannah Norman
N.J. Wid(ow) '38
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Washington, Oct. 27th 1842.

Dr Sir,

I herewith enclose the application of Mrs. Hannah Norman for the arrears of pension due her from the 4th of March 1836 to the 13th day of December 1837, when her pension under the Act of July 7th 1838 was made to commence.

Respectfully requesting an early action.

I am, Sir, y(ou)r mo(st) obed(ient) ser(vant),
s/ D.D. Addison

J.L. Edwards, Esq.
Comm(issioner) of Pensions
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3375.
Aug. 25, '43

N.J.
Mar. 3rd 1843.

Eliza(beth) Lawrence
Phebe Ward
Hannah Langstoff
Margaret Norman
Rebecca Brokaw
Hannah Norman

Hon. J.L. Edwards
Comm(issioner) of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
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New Brunswick
Aug. 23, 1843

Dear Sir,

Enclosed I send the declarations of the for named widows, to wit.:
Rebecca Brokaw
Hannah Norman
Margaret Norman
Hannah Langstaff
Phebe Ward
Elizabeth Lawrence

Respectfully your obed(ient) ser(vant),
s/ James C. Zabrieskie

Hon. J.L. Edwards
Comm(issioner) of Pensions
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Va-15 | New Jersey
Hannah Norman, wid(ow) of Benj(amin) [Norman].

Married '87.
5 years.
Act 7 July 1838

Adm(itted).
2 yrs. Private.
&80

Died Dec. 13, 1837.
[crossed out: No deduction.]
Comm(enced) 14 Dec. 1837.

J.C. Zabrieskie
New Brunswick, N.J.
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New Brunswick
July 24, 1838

D(ear) Sir,

I rec(eived) your favor, enclosing the law of July '38 and instructions for which I thank you. Enclosed are the papers of the widow of Benjamin Norman.

Please send me of your earliest convenience the papers of Mrs. Howard, transmitted to the department by me sometime since.

You will likewise oblige me by receiving the case of the widow Randolph, sent by me under cover to General Male. The reply of the dept. made to the Gen'l in that case says, "That there was no evidence of service after marriage." That is a mistake. There is an affidavit of one Bloomfield, certifying positively to active service after the date of marriage.

I am your obed(ient) ser(vant),
s/ James C. Zabrieskie

Hon J.L. Edwards
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FREE

Hon. John H. Eaton
Sec(retary) at War
Washington, D(istrict of) Columbia

Pension Office
26th Sep. '29

Pension Office
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Hon. John H. Eaton
Sec(retary) at War

Sir,

At the request of Benjamin Norman, a Soldier of the Revolution, I enclose for your consideration the papers relative to his pension under the Act of Congress of 18th March 1818. In addition to the facts stated in the enclosed papers, I beg leave to repeat that Mr. Norman was on the Pension List previous to 1818 & was struck off, as I presume on the presumption that his circumstances did not require the aid of the government. Since that time, he has from sickness in his family, & his own infirmities, been greatly reduced and is indeed a very poor man. 

His property is unproductive and unsaleable, consisting of a tract of very poor farmland & I apprehend the bounty of the government cannot be bestowed upon a more worthy object. Your attention is earnestly solicited to his case.

With sentiments of respect, I am, Sir, your obed(ient) ser(vant),
s/ James S. Morris
N. Brunswick
Sep. 24, 1829
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State of New Jersey
Middlesex Co.//

Personally appeared before me, John D. Serviss, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Hannah Norman, who on oath declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Norman, who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7th 1832 at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum and received his pension up to the 13th day of December 1837, when he died. She also declares that she was a pensioner under the Act of July 7th 1838 and received her pension from the 13th day of December 1837, the day of his death up to the 4th of March 1841 when the law expired. And she now claims the arrears of pension due her from the 4th of March 1836 up to the 13th day of December 1837, when her former pension commenced.
s/ Hannah Norman (X - her mark)

Sworn & subscribed this 15th day of November 1842 before me.
s/ John D. Serviss, Justice of the Peace
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State of New Jersey
Middlesex County//

I, Nicholas Booraem, Clerk of the County of Middlesex aforesaid and of the Circuit Court in & for said County, do hereby certify that John D. Serviss, Esquire, before whom the within declaration of Hannah Norman was made was at the day of the date of the taking said declaration a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn. And that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and do verily believe his signature to the Jurat of said declaration is genuine.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of my office at New Brunswick this Seventeenth day of November A.D. 1842.
s/ N. Booraem, Clerk

Hannah Norman
N.J.
Act 7 July '38

Issue certificate for 80$ per ann(um) from 4 March '36 to 13 Dec '37 when her husband died, which was deducted from her pension.
s/ D.D. Addison, Esq., Present
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North Brunswick, October 19th 1842.

I do hereby authorize D.D. Addison of Washington City, D.C., to act as my agent and prosecute any claim I may have against the general government, either as an increase of pension, arrears of pension or otherwise for the revolutionary services of my late husband, Benjamin Norman, who was a pensioner and died on the 13th day of December 1837. I, as his widow, also received a pension under the Act of July 7th 1838 from the date of my husbands death up to the 4th of March 1841, when the law expired by limitation. Whatever may be found due, I wish payable to myself on order in New Jersey.
s/ Hannah Norman (X - her mark)

Signed in presence of.:
s/ F. Stults
s/ Edgar Hardenbrook
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Declaration.

In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3rd March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have rec(eived) pensions and in the Act of July 7th 1838.

State of New Jersey
County of Middlesex//

On this 12 day of Aug. 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said County, Hannah Norman, widow of Benjamin Norman, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged 79 years and 5 months, 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 the Act of Congress passed on the 3rd March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Benjamin Norman, who was a private in the Revolutionary War and received 80 dollars per annum as a pension for said service. She further declares that she is still a widow.
s/ Hannah Norman (X - her mark)

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before.
s/ John D. Serviss, Justice of the Peace

I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me.
s/ John D. Serviss, Justice of the Peace
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State of New Jersey
Middlesex County//

I, Nicholas Booraem, Clerk of the County of Middlesex aforesaid, do hereby certify that John D. Serviss, Esquire, before whom the within declaration of Hannah Norman was made was at the time of making said declaration a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and sworn in and for the said County of Middlesex and that his signature to the Jurat and certificate thereunder is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have herewith set my Hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 23rd day of August A.D. 1843.
s/ N. Booraem, Clerk

3375.
Hannah Norman
$80.

J.C. Zabrieskie
New Brunswick, N.J.
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Benjamin Norman
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In the case of Benjamin Norman of the Township of North Brunswick in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, claiming to be entitled to a pension under the
Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." 

State of New Jersey
Middlesex County//

Benjamin Norman, the claimant above named, before me, Thomas Hance, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Middlesex in said State, being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he enlisted in the year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy five in the company commanded by Capt. John Conway in the First Jersey Regiment on the Continental Establishment commanded by Col. Wynands and Lieut. Col. Matthias Ogden to serve for the term of one year. That he, this deponent, did serve as a private soldier in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy in said regiment for the term afo(resaid) and until the said regiment was disbanded.

And the deponent further saith that he is a native of the County of Middlesex afo(resaid) and since his discharge has continued to reside in the said County. And that by...
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...reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is now in need of assistance from his country for support. And this deponent further saith that Isaac Blanchard, Garret Morris & others of the County afo(resaid) were soldiers in the company afo(resaid).
s/ Benjamin Norman

Sworn & subscribed this 20th March 1818 before me.
s/ Thos. Hance

Middlesex County//

Isaac Blanchard of New Brunswick in the County afo(resaid) being duly sworn deposeth and saith that Benjamin Norman, the claimant above named, was a soldier in the company of Capt. John Conway in the First Jersey Regiment in the Revolutionary War and that the said Benjamin [Norman] continued to serve as such in said regiment for one year and longer.
s/ Isaac Blanchard (X - his mark)

Sworn & subscribed this 20th March 1818 before me.
s/ Thos. Hance

State of New Jersey
Middlesex County//

I, Thomas Hance, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Middlesex and State afo(resaid) certify that...
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...foregoing affidavits are to me satisfactory proof that Benjamin Norman, the applicant, served in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy as a private soldier on the Continental Establishment for the term of nine months and longer.

Witness my Hand this 20th March 1818.
s/ Thos. Hance

State of New Jersey
Middlesex County//

I, William P. Dease, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas of the County of Middlesex in the State afo(resaid), certify that Thomas Hance, Esq., who hath subscribed his name to the foregoing attestations, is one of the Judges of said Court duly commissioned and sworn & to his official acts full credit is to be given.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & the Seal of afo(resaid) Court at New Brunswick the Twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen.
s/ Wm. P. Dease, Clk.
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State of New Jersey 
Middlesex County//

On the eighth day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred & Twenty nine personally appeared before me, one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Middlesex in said State, being a court of record proceeding according to the course of common law with jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a record of its proceedings, Benjamin Norman, aged Seventy four years, resident in North Brunswick in said County, who being first sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows. That he served in the First Jersey Regiment commanded by Col. Wynands for the space of one year. That he made a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of March 18th 1818 in the same month of March & that his pension certificate is No. 49.

And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any other manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818...
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...And that I have not, nor has any person [crossed out: for which] in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.

Schedule.

About 60 acres of land with improvements. 1 Pair of Horses & One Wagon; 3 Cows & Six Pigs; 2 Common Pine Tables; 1 Set of Old Chairs; 1 Plough, [Wheel] Barrow & Hoe; 1 Small Looking Glass; 2 Pots; 2 Kettles; 1/2 Dozen Knives & Forks; 1/2 Dozen Metal Spoons; 1 Churn; 2 Pails; 1 Tub; 2 Pair of Andirons; 1 Shovel & Pair of Tongs; 2 Candlesticks; Some Crockery and Earthen ware.

And I do further declare that my family living with me consists of my wife, aged about Fifty four years, in very ill health & incapable of doing anything towards a support. And that I have two ruptures, which almost totally disabled me from laboring to any extent. And that I owe debts to the amount of Four Hundred dollars and upwards, a very considerable portion of which is physician's bills for attendance on myself, wife & two daughters, the last having died in the course of 3 or 4 years.
s/ Benjamin Norman (X - his mark)

Sworn to & declared and subscribed on the day & year first above written before me.
s/ Jos. Ford, Judge of s(ai)d Court
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A List or Schedule of Property, Real & personal, of Benjamin Norman, a Soldier of the Revolution.:

Viz.:
60 Acres of land or thereabouts............................$600.00
1 Pair of Horses & a Wagon...................................50.00
3 Cows & Six Pigs............................................30.00
2 Common Pine Tables..........................................2.00
1 Set of Chairs...............................................3.00
1 Plough, [Wheel] Barrow & Hoe................................5.00
1 Looking Glass; 2 Pots; 2 Kettles; 1/2 Dozen Knives & Forks..3.00
1/2 Dozen Metal Spoons; 1 Churn; 2 Pails......................1.50
1 Tub; 2 Pr. Andirons; 1 Shovel & Tongs.......................2.00
2 Candlesticks; Some Crockery and Earthen ware................1.00
                                                           =======
                                                           $697.50

New Jersey
Middlesex County//

Being duly sworn on their oath say that they are acquainted with the said Benjamin Norman and [crossed out: that the value attached to it] believe that the above list contains the whole of the property of the said Benjamin Mormon & that the value attached to it, as mentioned above, is true & correct as near as may be & further they say not.
s/ John Combs
s/ Abraham Barkelon

Sworn in Open Court this 9th day of September 1829.
s/ N. Booraem, Judge of the Pleas
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We, the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in for the County of Middlesex, do hereby certify that it is our opinion that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule of Six Hundred & Ninety seven dollars & Fifty cents, exclusive of incumbrances.

Witness our Hands this 9th day of Sep. in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred & Twenty nine.
s/ Robert McChesney
s/ Wm. B. Manning
s/ Jacob Van Mickle

I, Ferdinand S. Van Arsdale, Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Middlesex in the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the papers exhibited to said Court & delivered to me as Clerk thereof & that the said Court have certified  their opinion of the value of the [crossed out: value] property contained in the above schedule as above stated.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the Seal of said Court this Twenty fourth day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred & Twenty nine.
s/ F.S. Van Arsdale, Clerk &c.