Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17155, for James Montgomery, New York
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(3-1776) 

SERVICE 
New York 
Montgomery, James 
Margaret 

NUMBER 
W. 17155 

CONTENTS
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Let to Hon M J Bovee, apl 4 1840 
do. to Sec. War April 16. 1840 

Albany 3264 
Margaret Montgomery 
widow of James Montgomery who died on the 20 June 1825 of Montgomery Co, in the State of N. York who was a Pr. & Sergt. in the company commanded by Captain McMartin of the regt. commanded by Col Van Schaick in the N York line for 10 mos & 11 days Pr. – 41.10
12 mos & 12 days Sergt. – 62.00
[total] $103.10
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 103 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of March 1840 and sent to Hon. M. J. Bovee, Amsterdam, N.Y. 
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840  927.90 
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 1840  51.55
[total] $979.45 
{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3}
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk,
Book A.  Vol. 2.  Page 212.
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[left side]
V 4205 
Act July 4, 1836 
Married 15 June 1780 
Husband died 20 June 1825 
Capt. Aorden 
Entd 1 Feb. 1777 
[illegible] Dec 1777 - 10 months 
Sargt 5 May/78  12 months & 10 days
Dischd 15 May 1779 
Nov. 4. 1781 
Capt McMasters Company - 11 [days]
22 mo 21 days
Admitted 
Sergt. 12 months & 10 days
Private 10 [months] & 11 days 
M. J. Bovee Esq. 
Amsterdam N.Y

[right side]
4205 
Margaret Montgomery
N.Y.
Act 4 July ‘36
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FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Alexander Montgomery Born April 2 - 1782.
John Montgomery Born May 3 - 1784
Jane Montgomery Born May 21 - 1794
Magdalen Luke Born April 7 - 1791
James Luke Montgomery Born December 6 - 1812
Sally Ann Montgomery Born October 2 - 1816
Phillip Henry Montgomery Born October 18 - 1820
Alexander Montgomery Born November 28 – 1822
BIRTHS.
Jitty Jane Montgomery Born May 3 - 1810
Eliza Winegar Born September 1 – 1812
Jacob Winegar Born April 19 – 1815
Margrate Winegar Born June 19 – 1817
Harmon Winegar Born December 25 – 1819
James Winegar Born March 15 – 1822
Delia Winegar Born June 10 - 1824
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FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
James Montgomery Born May 15  - 1739
Margate Montgomery Born March 15 – 1761
Married June 15 - 1780
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State of New York 
Montgomery County } ss  Personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Judges of the County Courts in and for the County aforesaid Margaret Montgomery aged Seventy Seven years who being duly sworn says that the Record hereunto attached was cut this day from the Family Bible and that the record of the children hereunto attached is correct - the three first children in the record are the children of James & Margaret Montgomery the remaining names in the record are Grand Children with the exception of Magdalen Luke who was the Wife of John Montgomery claimant further says that Alexander Montgomery whose name is first in the Record is her second child - the first one died in infamy - deponent further says that she cannot produce better testimony of her marriage than the said hereunto attached taken from the family Bible - all those who were present at the marriage of deponent & James Montgomery are dead - deponent further says that the Clergyman who married her to James Montgomery is also dead and no records to be found - the reason this deponent makes this affidavit is that her Children are all dead except her daughter Jane who resides in Allegany County & State aforesaid - deponents Husband never applyd for a Pension - the reason was that deponents husband had a small farm and further this deponent saith not – 
[signed] Margaret Montgomery X her mark
Sworn to & Subscribed, this 7th day of December 1838. Before me 
[signed] John Hand a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery
I Certify that I am personally acquainted with Margaret Montgomery who has sworn to the above affidavit & know her a creditable person & the statements made in said affidavit are entitled to full credit. She made her mark in Subscribing said affidavit for the reason she never learned to write – 
[signed] John Hand a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery
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State of New York 
Montgomery County } ss.
On this 7th day of December 1838 personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Judges of the County Courts in and for the County aforesaid Margaret Montgomery a resident of the Town of Amsterdam County and State aforesaid aged seventy seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4, 1836: under the 3rd Section of said Act. That she is the Widow of James Montgomery who was a Private and Sergeant in the Army of the War of the Revolution and served as follows - volunteered as a Private on the 1st day of February 1777 in a Company commanded by Captain Aaron Aorson and Col. Peter Van Schaick and was discharged in the month of December 1777. Enlisted as a Sargent on the 5th day of May 1778 in a Company commanded by Captain French or Riker and Col. Peter Van Schaick and was discharged on the 15th day of February 1779.
and in the years 1781, 1782 & 1783 he served in the Malitia in a Company commanded by Captain Joseph Yeoman or Yearman Col. Fishers Regiment in Short tours about two months - claimant well recollects that her said husband was absent 11 days at the time the Indians and Tories came down the Mohawk River and burned Florida She further declares that she was married to the said James Montgomery on the 15th day June 1780 in the Town of Florida & County aforesaid by the Reverend Mr Johnson: That her Husband the aforesaid James Montgomery died on the 20th day of June 1825 and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to
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the proof hereto annexed.
[signed] Margaret Montgomery X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before. me 
[signed] John Hand a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery 
I further certify that I am acquainted with Margaret Montgomery who has sworn to the foregoing declaration and know her a creditable person, & the statements in said declaration are entitled to full credit. She made her mark in subscribing said declaration for the reason she never learned to write, & she cannot attend the County Court of this, or any other County by reason of bodily infirmity. 
[signed] John Hand a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery
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State of New York 
Montgomery County } ss 
Personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Judges of the County Courts in and for the County aforsaid Adaline Patterson a resident of the Town of Amsterdam County & State aforesaid being sworn according to law says that Margaret Montgomery is now a widow and has been ever since the death of James Montgomery and that James Montgomery died on the 20th day of June 1825 and further this deponent saith not.
[signed] Adaline Patterson
Sworn to & Subscribed this 7th day of December 1838. Before me 
[signed] John Hand a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery 
I further certify that I am personally acquainted with with Adaline Patterson, who has sworn to said above affidavit and know her a creditable person - and that the statements in said affidavit are entitled to full credit 
[signed] John Hand a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery
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State of New York 
County of Montgomery } ss  I the undersigned Judge do hereby declare my opinion after examining the declaration & affidavits hereto anexed - that Margaret Montgomery, who has sworn to the said declaration is the widow of James Montgomery deceased, who was a private & part of the time a Sergant in the war of the Revolution and that she was lawfully married to the said James at the time mentioned in said declaration - and that her husband the said James died at the time stated in said declaration and that she has not intermarried but has remained the widow of the said James Montgomery ever Since the day of his death - I certify that the said Margaret Montgomery, cannot attend any of the County Courts of this or any other County by reason of bodily infirmity 
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of December 1838
[signed] John Hand a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery

State of New York 
Montgomery County Clerks office ss   I do hereby certify that John Hand Esquire whose name is subscribed to the Jurats of the foregoing affidavits and proceedings was on the day of the date thereof a Judge of the Montgomery County Court and duly authorized by the Laws of the said State to administer Oaths and that his signature subscribed to the same is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of my office this 8th day of December 1838 
[signed] A. J. Comrie Clerk
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RECORD DIVISION
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.  3-525 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. 
Washington, D. C., 19 
In reply to your request of ___ received ___ a statement of the military history of James Montgomery a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.  W.17155

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DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  |   LENGTH OF SERVICE.   |   RANK.   |  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN.   |   COLONEL.   |   STATE.  |
Feb 1, 1777  |  Dec. 9, 1779  |  Pvt.  |  Aoron Aorson  |  Van Schaick  |  N.Y.  |
May 5, 1778  |  Feb 15, 1779  |  Sgt.  |  [crossed out: French or] Riker  |  Van Schaick  |    |
1781 1782 & 1783  |  2 mos.  |    |  Joseph Yeomans  |  Fisher  |    |
[END TABLE]

Battles engaged in, Was out when the Indians under Ross & Butler invaded the Mohawk Valley.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Dec. 7, 1838. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Amsterdam, Montgomery Co. N Y.
Age at date of application, Born Mch 15, 1761.
Remarks: Soldier was born May 15, 1739 & Married in Florida, Montgomery Co, N.Y. June 15 1780. Margaret or Margate Scott daughter of __ Scott of Cherry Valley and when it was destroyed she was taken prisoner and “the greater part of her family murdered." Soldier died June 20, 1825, There is no further family data
Respectfully, 
Commissioner.

3-2856
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M.B.H. 
Rev. War Section. 
February 20, 1915. 
Mr. Henry Cady, 
Schoharie.
New York. 
Sir:
In addition to the military history of James Montgomery, W. F. 17155, Revolutionary War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file. 
Children of James and Margaret (Margate) Montgomery. 
Child, name not stated, died in infancy. 
Alexander Montgomery, born April 2, 1782.
John Montgomery, born May 3, 1787, married Apr. 7, 1791 Magdalen Luke.
Jane Montgomery, born May 21, 1794.
Grandchildren. 
Jitty Jane Montgomery, born May 3, 1810.
James Luke Montgomery, born December 6, 1812.
Sally Ann Montgomery, born October 21, 1816.
Phillip Henry Montgomery, born October 18, 1820,
Alexander Montgomery, born November 28, 1822.
Eliza Winegar, born September 1, 1812.
Jacob Winegar, born April 19, 1915. [sic]
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Margrate Winegar, born June 19, 1817.
Harmon Winegar, born December 25, 1819.
James Winegar, born March 15, 1822.
Delia Winegar, born June 10, 1824. 
Very respectfully, 
[signed] G M Saltzgaber 
Commissioner.
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Rev 
WIDOW, &c. 
File No.17155 
Margaret Montgomery 
Wid. of James Montgomery 
Sergt Rev. War 
Act July 4, 1836 
Index: Vol. M, Page 63 
[Arrangement of 1870.] 

1915. Feb 20: history to Mr. Henry Cody   M.B.H.
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V
Margaret Montgomery, 
N. Y. 
Act 4 July 1836.
Let to Hon. M. J. Bovee, May 27, 1839. 
to same 2 July 1839 
to same 19 [July 1839]
to same 13 Aug. [1839]
[to same] 31st [Aug. 1839]
[to] same 14. Oct. [1839]
[to] same 22 [Oct. 1839]
[to] same 6 Nov. [1839]
[to] same 25 Nov [1839]
[to] same 16 Dec. [1839]
Act July 1836
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The Number and Amount of Certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Levys and Militia services Continued from Book No. VI – 
To whom given 
1781 Nov 4  30610 James Montgomery Private 19 6 ½ 
State of New York 
Comptrollers Office 
Albany Jany 17 1840 
I hereby certify the above to be true Extracts from Book 7, now remaining in this office, and also that it appears from the same Book, that the said Montgomery served the term above named, under Capt David Mc Masters, and that on the 16 Sept 1781. Harmanus Windell was a Colonel 
[signed] Bates Cooke Comptroller

fees 34¢
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State of New York 
Montgomery County } ss 
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Elenor Hill a resident of the Town of Amsterdam County and State aforesaid aged Seventy one years who being sworn deposes and says that deponent was living in the same house with James Montgomery and Margaret his wife at the time that the Indians and tories came down the valley of the Mohawk River under Ross and Butler deponent thinks it was in the year 1781 - and deponent further says that at the time above stated Captain Joseph Yeomans came to the house of deponent and gave alarm of the approach of Ross & Butler and their allies - and deponent further says that the malitia assembled and took number of days of Provision & deponent further says that James Montgomery was one of the soldiers who went with Captain Joseph Yeomans and deponent further says that James Montgomery did not
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[signed] Elenor Hill + her mark
Sworn and subscribed before me this 30th day of July 1839 
[signed] Joseph French J.P. 
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named deponent and that she is reputable and that her statements are entitled to full credit 
[signed] Joseph French J.P.
State of New York 
Montgomery County Clerks office. Ss.  I do hereby certify that Joseph French Esquire whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing affidavit was On the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and duly authorized by the Laws of the said State to administer oaths and that his signature subscribed to the same is genuine 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my office this 30 day of August 1839 
[signed] A J. Comrie Clerk
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Amsterdam Nov 1

Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comr Pensions 
Washington D.C 

Nov 4

Montgomery 
[illegible] Line
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Amsterdam Novr 1. 1839 
Sir
I called yesterday to see Margaret Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery and informed her what the situation of his case was, I also informed her that you could allow her case under the Act of July 1838 She informed me that she could not swear to the declaration under the Act of July 1838 as she would commit perjury & that she would rather never receive a pension - She says that her husband James Montgomery was in service under Capt Yeoman in 1781 after her marriage about 10 days service - you will discover that unless her case can be allowed under the Act of July 1836 and in the proof now on file - I have no other remedy but to bring her case before Congress - please to reexamine her case & oblige the claimant 
I am yours respectfully
[signed] Matthias J. Borell 

Hon J. L. Edwards
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Amsterdam 
Sept 2
Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comr of Pensions 
Washington D.C

NY. Sept 5
Addl proof
Margt. Montgomery
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Amsterdam Sept, 2, 1839 
Dear Sir 
Enclosed I forward you an affidavit in the case of Margaret Montgomery widow of James Montgomery which according to your former letters will remove all doubt in her case. I wish you would forward her certificate soon and relieve her from trouble and anxiety also her poverty - you will see that her husband was a sargent most of the time while in the service – 
I am yours with sentiments of respect 
[signed] Matthias J. Borell 

Hon J. L. Edwards
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Amsterdam Oct 18   Free
Hon J. L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions 
Washington D.C

Oct. 21, 1839
Mr Luce
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Amsterdam Oct. 17. 1839 
Sir 
In reply to your letter of the 18th ultimo in the case of Margaret Montgomery I have to state - in your second letter in her case you admit the services of her husband in Capt Yeomans company in 1781. I then waited a long time for the certificate & it did not come. I then addressed a letter to the department asking for her certificate. I was then met with the objection that an error was made by the Clerk in copying the report - and in that letter was informed that I must shew that fact by a witness - I then found a witness who resided in the same house with the claimant and her husband & she swears that the Militia was called out under Capt Yeoman in 1781 - at the time that Ross & Butler came down the Valley of the Mohawk River and murdered Women & Children -
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and then I was met with the objection that a woman is not a good witness- It is the first time in my life that I have become acquainted with that fact - I have obtained a number of certificates that turned on the testimony of Women - as to the objection raised as to her husband being a volunteer I would say that there was no such service in Tryon County now Montgomery County  - the tradition was organizd to a man and when an alarm was made each man took his gun and stood for the defence of the liberties you and I [illegible] enjoy in common with the sons of those who bought us liberties by shedding their blood - It is not objected, but is admitted that James Montgomery was a valuable soldier and if her case can be admited on the proof before the department. I ask the department in behalf of an old poor woman - to forward me a copy of her papers that I may bring her case before Congress as soon as they shall meet 
I am yours respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Borell

Hon J. L. Edwards
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Amsterdam July 23   Free
Hon J. L Edwards 
Comr of Pensions 
Washington D.C 
July 26

W Luce
Jn. att.
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Amsterdam July 23, 1839
Dear Sir
In reply to your letter of the 19th ultimo I have to state that in the report made in the case of Margaret Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery on the 27 of May 1839 you admit the service and every part of the case except the service in Captain Yeomans Company at the time that Ross and Butler came down the Vally of the Mohawk River & I replyd to that letter on the 28th of June last past and recd for answer in your letter of July 2, 1839 that the name of James Montgomery was found on the rolls of Capt Joseph Yeoman in Nov 1781 - which was the last and only objection you have raised to the case of the claimant  I would ask you candidly if the case is not settled by your own letters - it is most certainty - and I hope you will at once forward me her certificate as I had informed her that her case was allowed - I wish to hear from this case soon
I am yours respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Burell

Hon J. L. Edwards
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Amsterdam June 28 

Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comr. of Pensions 
Washington D. C

In at July 1
N.Y
Margaret Montgomery
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Amsterdam June 28. “39 
Dear Sir 
If you have the rolls of Captain Joseph Yeoman complete for the year 1781 or 2 you will find James Montgomery credited for 11 or 12 days at the time Butler & Ross came down the Valley of the Mohawk River the last time the claimant says that she is not mistaken as to the service of her husband in Capt Yeoman Company at the time that Ross & Butler came down but cannot say weather it was in 1781 or 1782 - Margaret Montgomery the claimant was taken a Prisoner at the time Cherry Valley was destroyd - She was a daughter of Mr Scott who resided at C. Valley 
I am yours respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Burell

Hon J. L. Edwards
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Amsterdam Nov 30    Free 
Hon George W. Crump 
Acting Comr. of Pensions 
Washington D.C 

NY
Dr C.
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Amsterdam Nov 30. 1839 
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 25th ultimo in the case of Margaret Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery - I have to say that I am clearly of the opinion that the affidavit of Nelly Hill who is a very respectable woman settles this case beyond a doubt - She swears positively that she resided in the same house with claimant at the time Ross & Butler came down the vally of the Mohawk River and that James Montgomery was one of the Malitia Soldiers who started and was gone some 10 days and returned with the other Malitia in 1781  the claimant swears to the same fact - I have a strong feeling in behalf of this claimant on account of her having been taken a Prisoner at the time Cherry Valley was destroyd and the greater part of her family murdered – I [judge?] her case will be allowed 
I am yours respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Borell

Hon George W. Crump
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Free 

Amsterdam 
Dec 10th 

Hon J. L. Edwards 
Commr. of Pensions 
Washington D.C. 

NY  Dec 14 
4205
4 July 1836
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Amsterdam Dec 10, 1838 
Dear Sir 
Enclosed I forward you the papers in the case of Margaret Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery - hope to hear from them soon 
I am yours respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Borell 

Hon J. L. Edwards
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Amsterdam 
Aug 26 
Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comr. of Pensions
Washington D. C

In at Aug 29
N.Y
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War department 
Pension Office 
July 2, 1839 
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 28th ult respecting the service of James Montgomery late Husband of Margaret Montgomery, in Capt Joseph Yeomans company in 1781, I have to state that his name does appear on the rolls of that company, the last tour of service in which that company was engaged, appears to have terminated in November 1781, 
I am respectfully 
your obedient servant 
[signed] J. L. Edwards

a true Copy 
Hon M. J. Borell
Amsterdam
N.Y 
August 24. 1839 
Dear Sir 
above is an accurate copy of a Letter in my possession, as soon as I recd it I informed the widow that her case was allowed and what I am to say to her I know not as she is poor and very [illegible]. If I had not be misled by your letter - I could have shown the service of Mr Montgomery in 1781 by Albert Farr who is since dead - I have no doubts as to the facts stated in the declaration of Mrs Montgomery as she is a very candid person 
Your &c
[signed] Mathias J. Borell

Honl. J. L. Edwards
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PS. the claimant Mrs Montgomery was taken a Prisoner at the time Cherry Vally was destroyd by the Indians and most of her family murdered
[signed] M. J. Borell
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Amsterdam May 17    Free 
Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comr. of Pensions 
Washington D. C

In at May 21
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Amsterdam May 16. 1839 
Dear Sir 
I do not wish to be troublesome to the department - but 4 months have passed away since I forwarded the paper on the case of Margaret Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery and her no report as yet - the Widow is very troublesome to me in account of her Pension - She is needy which is the cause of her anxiety I have no doubt –
I am yours respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Borell

Hon J. L. Edwards
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Amsterdam Jan 19
Free

Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comr of Pensions 
Washington D. C

Jan. 23, 1840
Addl. proof 
Margt. Montgomery
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Amsterdam January 18. 1840 
Sir
Enclosed I forward you a certificate of the Comptroller in behalf of Margaret Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery - you will allow the Widow for 12 mo & 10 days as a Sergeant & 10 mo 11 days as a Private - you will discover that the claimant and the Witness were correct about this service in point of fact at the time Ross & Butler came down the vally of the Mohawk River - you will perceive that claimant & witness state that service as under Capt Yeoman & the error made in the name of Capt Yeoman very obvious - the alarm of the approach of the enemy drew the Malitia together and as Capt Yeoman and Capt McMaster did both live in the Town of Florida not more them a mile apart, & in the comparison the Claiment and witness supposed that he went with Capt Yeoman - as they both say that Capt Yeoman was the first person who gave the alarm  send me the certificate as soon as convenient 
I am yours respectfully 
[signed] Matthias C. Borell 

Hon J. L. Edwards
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PS I calculate the time from your letter dated 31 of August 1839 and add 11 days in the certificate enclosed - 
[signed] M. J. Borell
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Henry Cady, 
Genealogist, 
Specialist in Dutch and German Families in Schoharie and Albany Counties. 
Schoharie Feb 14 1915 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Dear Sir 
I would like some Proof of the granting of a Pension to Margarett Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery a soldier of the Revolution  Will you kindly send it as soon as posible 
Yours Resp 
[signed] Henry Cady

Schoharie N.Y
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Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comr. of Pensions 
Washington D. C

Apl 3, 1840
Margt. Montgomery
N York
[illegible]
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Albany March 31. 1840 
Sir
I presented this day the pension of Margaret Montgomery Widow of James Montgomery under the Act of July 4 1836 at the Pension Office for payment and was informed that her name had not been returned to the Office by the Hon Comr. of Pensions - on the receipt of this please forward her name.
I am very respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Burell

Hon J. L. Edwards
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Amsterdam Feb 19 
Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comr. of Pensions 
Washington D.C

Feb 24. 1840
N.Y.

Murray
Montgomery
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Amsterdam February 18. 1840 
Sir
I have as yet not recd the certificate in the case of John Murray for arrears of Pension I should be pleased to receive it before the 1st of March as I shall have to go to Ballston Spa in order to obtain authority to draw the money for the Widow 
I am yours respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Borell 

Hon J. L. Edwards

P.S. I have not recd the certificate in the case of Margaret Montgomery widow of James Montgomery - should be pleased to receive it before the 4th of March - it is a very long time since I took her papers 
I am respectfully 
[signed] Matthias J. Borell

Hon J. L. Edwards
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  Form VAM-51  12-5-41 
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD* 

NAME   Montgomery, James GRADE  Private  LINE  Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER  9881  ACREAGE 100   ISSUED  February 14, 1791 to – not shown -
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.