Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 1977, for Silas Marsh, Connecticut
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Conn.

Marsh, Silas
Mary

NUMBER
W1977
B.L.Wt.26582-160-55

CONTENTS
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Albany 31,798

Silas Marsh
of Schenectady Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Patrick of the Wagoners ["commanded by" crossed out] [blank] in the [blank] line for 6 months & 5 days

Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 20 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, [illegible] commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 23. day of Sep. 1840 and sent to G F. Yates Schenectady, N.Y.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 205.50
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep." 10.27
$215.77

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E.2. Vol. 4. Page 46

[illegible] to Pensioner & to Pen Agt Apl 5th[?] 1841 (Suspd) 
to Hon A L. Linn July 14, 41
Let to S.H Marsh
Nov. 26 '47
A. Ray
Oct 21/51

see let to Giles F. Tates, Esq:
January 8, 1841.
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1.051
[illegible] York Albany
Mary Marsh,
widow of Silas Marsh
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Teamster
Conn Line
Increased from $20.55

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30. Dollars 83 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued 21st day of Novr. 185[illegible] and sent to 
A H Markland
Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act [illegible] July 29, 1848, Page 6. Vol. H[?]
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29291 Act Mar 3/55
Apl 2/55

Mary Marsh wid of Silas Marsh Rev. pension
wagoner

Revolutionary War

No 26582 iss May 19/56

July 48 - 1051
Boynton

ad: 160 acs May 16/56
Boynton

M

Silas H. Marsh
Mariaville
Schenectady Co
N.Y

[illegible]
July 18 no 1051

Cer. to S.H. Marsh Aug. 13, 1855
Let: to G.[?]T. Hanford, Apl. 10/56

Vol M1. page 17.
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State of New York 
Schenectady County ss. 
On the Eleventh day of October 1832 personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Schenectady, Silas Marsh, a resident of the town of Duanesburgh in the County aforesaid aged sixty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following decleration [declaration] in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1782 with Captain Robert Patrick, that he commenced his service about the first of April in that year, that he served in said Patricks company about six months & five days according to the best of his recollection- that his captain put in his possession a team belonging to the united states, and that he was during the said term, exclusively engaged with the said team in collecting stores, provisions, lumber &c from the North river County and Connecticut for the use of General Washingtons Army then stationed at Verplanks [Verplanck's] point- that he believes he inlisted [enlisted] as a teamster- that is to take charge of a team belonging to the united states- that he does not recollect either the number of the Regiment to which Capt Patricks Company belonged or the names of the field officers-
that he resided at the time he went into the service in the town of Lebanon- in the County of ["Dutchess" crossed out]- Windham in the State of Connecticut-
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State 
Silas Marsh
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid John S. Vrooman Clerk 

and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was in [written over "a"] the revolutionary services and served as he states-  
I John S. Vrooman Clerk of the Court [written over "County"] of Common Pleas of the County of Schenectady, do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Silas Marsh for a pension- 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this Eleventh day of October 1832- 
John S Vrooman Clerk
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State of New York 
County of Schenectady ss.
On this 30th day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred & fifty five personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in & for said County, duly authorized by law to administer Oaths Mary Marsh aged Eighty two years a resident of the town of Duanesburgh in said County, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of the late Silas Marsh who served as set forth in his papers in the matter of his application for a Pension under the act of Congress passed June 1832- also as set forth in the papers of this Declarant in the matter of his application for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 29th 1848, that she is now in the receipt of a pension under the act last named of Twenty dollars & fifty five cents per annum on account of the services of her late Husband the said Silas Marsh as a Wagoner in the war of the Revolution- having been & continued in active service in said war for a period exceeding fourteen days as by reference to said papers in the matter of his & her application as aforesaid will fully appear- 
She further declares that she was Married to said Silas Marsh at the time & place set forth in her said papers & which fact in & by the papers accompanying her declaration for a pension has been proved & will at large appear- That she is now his widow, he having departed this life on the 23d day of February AD. 1848 as by reference to her said declaration will be found fully proven & shown- she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3d 1855 
Mary Marsh 
Subscribed & sworn ["acknowledged" crossed out] before me this 30th day of March 1855 
Jonathan W. Templer Justice of the Peace
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We Hiram Hansett and Alexander C. Patterson residents of said Town of Duanesburgh in the State aforesaid, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by the within named Mary Marsh in our presence & that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be 
Hiram Hansett 
Alexr C.[?] Patterson 

The foregoing declaration & affidavit were subscribed & Sworn to before me on the day & 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, & that I have no interest in this claim ["& further that" crossed out]
Jonathan W. Templer 
Justice of the Peace 

STATE OF NEW-YORK, 
COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY,
CLERK'S OFFICE.  ss.
I, MARVIN STRONG, Clerk of the County of Schenectady, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Jonathan W. Templer Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice of the Peace and verily believe that the signature to said Affidavit and Certificate is genuine. 
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, this 31st day of March 1855. 
Marvin Strong Clerk.
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State of New York 
County of Schenectady ss:
On this twentieth day of June One thousand Eight Hundred and fifty-three, personally appeared in open Court, before Stephen H. Johnson Esqr County Judge in and for said County, Mary Marsh a resident of the town of Duanesburgh in said County, aged Eighty ----years and upwards, and she being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, supplemental to one she has heretofore taken, (or as a substitute for the same, it being lost or mislaid) in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 7th July 1838, and of subsequent acts extending and amending said act granting pensions to certain widows of persons who served during the war of the Revolution. 
This Declarant testifies and declares that she is the widow of Silas Marsh late of said town deceased- That said Silas Marsh died in said town on the twenty - third day of February One thousand Eight hundred and forty Eight-That since his decease she this Declarant has remained single and unmarried, and is still his widow - 
That said Silas March her said husband made application for and obtained ["his" crossed out] a pension under the act of 7th June 1832 on account of his services in the war of the revolution, a particular account of which services were given in his papers in the matter of his application under said act and were filed in the Pension office of the United States at Washington City- As declarant has been informed and believes his pension was suspended and the prayer for
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the restoration of his n[illegible] to the Pension list has recently been granted- 
This Declarant further saith, that her Said husband Silas Marsh, as she has been informed & believes, was born & brought up in the town of Lebanon in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut In this place he entered the service - and enlisted into a Company of Wagoners commanded by one Captain Patrick, Conductor of Teams- and she understood that he served out the time of his enlistment in Said Company, ["and" crossed out] His company was engaged in furnishing or transporting supplies from the Connecticut line to the North or Hudson river at different posts on which the grand army under General Washington was stationed- As she became acquainted with her said husband not until after the close of the said war of the Revolution she of course was not personally cognizant of his services in said war- but has received what information she has on the subject from her said husband during his life time- She cannot detail the length of his services aforesaid; and as to the time or year in which it was rendered, she thinks it was during ["the" crossed out?] or in the year in which Arnold was guilty of his treachery to the American Cause. 
She further declares & testifies that she was married to said Silas Marsh on the Eighteenth day of January in the year One thousand seven ["eight" crossed out] hundred and Eighty - seven- by the Revd. Mr. Drake of the Baptist Church, at the town of Chatham in the County of Columbia in the State of New York, in which town this Declarant resided at the time with her parents
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William Hare and Mary Hare. This Deponent or Declarant received no certificate of marriage at the time, nor was any record made thereof, the same not being usual then & there & with the Clergymen of said church so declarant was informed & believes to be true- When she this Declarant made her declaration, some three or four years ago, she obtained & forwarded with her papers the affidavit of her brother Daniel Hare now deceased, an affidavit of the fact of his Daniel Hare's being present at her marriage. Other persons were also present at her marriage, who have long since deceased. She this Declarant continued to reside at ["Duanes" crossed out] Chatham aforesaid for about two years after her marriage, and then moved to the town of Duanesburgh in said County of Schenectady, and has continued to reside there up to the present time. 
She further declareth & testifies, that the following is a list of Her [written over "ther"] ["ages" crossed out] children, as set forth in detail on the sheets of paper detached from her family bible, and which accompany this Declaration - to wit. Polly born Oct 24th One thousand seven hundred & Eighty seven- who is the widow of James Frost decd and still survives - Charles, now dead, was born on the 18th September 1789- Silas W. Marsh still living, was born on the 4th August 1791- Phebe now dead born 23d March 1793 William now dead born April 23d 1795- Lucy widow [written over "wife"] of Britton B. Tallman decd, born May 11th 1797- Ira still living- born June 6th 1799- Betsy wife of James E. 'ONiell [O'Neill]- living- was born Decr 3d 1802 - Daniel H. Marsh still living, born April 14th 1805. Marcius now deceased, born Decr 13th 1807, & Louisa now dead, born November 28th 1812. Note the word "seven" on 2d page substituted for "Eight" written in error. the above note was added before sworn to SH- Johnson
Mary Marsh
Subscribed & Sworn the day & year first aforesaid before me 
S H. Johnson 
County Judge
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And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after in investigation of the matter, ["that" crossed out] and after examining the Declarant, her son Silas H. Marsh, and Giles F. Yates who acted as the agent of her husband Silas & herself in the matter of their application for a pension- That said Silas Marsh was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832, that he died on the twenty-third day of February One thousand Eight hundred and forty-Eight (23d Feby 1848) that he left him surviving Mary Marsh his widow who still survives, & that all the facts set forth in the foregoing Declaration by her signed, are substantially true & correct- 
S H. Johnson 
County Judge 

I Marvin Strong Clerk of said Court, do hereby Certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mary Marsh widow of Silas Marsh for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of office, this 20th day of June A.D. 1853. 
Thomas Palmer
Depy Clerk

State of New York 
County of Schenectady
In the matter of Mary Marsh widow of Silas Marsh for a pension-
Application under acts of 1838, 1843 &c
Proceedings of Court
G.F. Yates
Atty
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State of New York
County of Schenectady
Surrogate's Court

In re Silas Marsh deceased - Certife.

S:M: died 23d Feby 1848
widow Mary Marsh survives.
Cert dated 15th June 1853.


County Judge-
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State of New York 
County of Schenectady 
Surrogate's Court-
In re Silas Marsh deceased ss: 
Be it known, that on examining papers on file in this Office in proof of the last will and Testament of Silas Marsh, late of the town of Duanesburgh in said County deceased, and also from the affidavits of Silas H. Marsh & Giles F. Yates, it appears that said Silas Marsh departed this life on the twenty-third day of February one thousand Eight Hundred and forty eight; and that the said Silas Marsh was the identical person to whom a certificate of pension was once issued under the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832- 
That said Silas Marsh left him surviving a widow named Mary Marsh, who still survives & is the only lawful widow of said deceased- and that the following named children of said deceased at the date first named survived, and that they still survive, and are all over twenty - one years of age- to wit- the said Silas H. Marsh, Ira Marsh, Daniel H. Marsh, Polly Frost widow of James Frost deceased, Lucy Tallman widow of Brittan B. Tallman, and Betsy O'Neill wife of James E. O'Neill- All of which is hereby accordingly certified- 
In testimony whereof the said County Judge hath hereto set his hand & affixed the Seal of the Surrogates Court of the County of Schenectady this 15th day of June 1853 
SH. Johnson 
County Judge -
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State of New York 
County of Schenectady⎬ss. 
Silas H. Marsh of the town of Duanesburgh in said County, aged sixty-two years and upwards, being duly examined and sworn, doth depose and say, that he is one of the surviving sons of Silas & Mary Marsh within named, and who are registered on this sheet of paper as having been born, the said Silas on the 26th day of May 1764, and said Mary (whose maiden name was "Hare") on the 26th day of January 1773, and who were married on the 18th day of January 1787- 
That he this deponent is noted on said sheet as having been born on the 4th day of August 1791- and is the identical person named "Silas" thereon- 
This Deponent further saith, that when he this Deponent was about twenty-two years of age, or over forty years ago, at the instance of his parents, he made all the entries contained on said sheet, except the last one recording the time of his father's death, which he made within the last four years- That the within written entries thus copied by him, are a correct transcript from a record of the same facts which were contained in a family Bible of his parents of an older date, but which record had become defaced and torn, and required to be copied.
S. H. Marsh
Silas H. Marsh above named, On this 20th day of June A.D. 1853, personally appeared before me the undersigned, County Judge in and for said County of Schenectady, and he made oath in due form of law, that the facts set forth in said deposition signed by him the said Silas H. Marsh, are true and correct- And I certify that I am well acquainted with said Silas H. Marsh- that his character for truth and veracity is unimpeached, and that his statements are entitled to the fullest credit. 
I further certify that the double sheet of paper on which the above deposition and this certificate is written & which contains on its other sides written the transcript aforesaid, was by me detached or cut out of what purported to be a family Bible, being the imprint of the year 1803.- 
And I further certify that I am no way directly or indirectly interested in the avails of the pension expected to be obtained by the widow Mary Marsh aforesaid, to obtain which, this sheet is offered as proof of her marriage to said Silas Marsh the father of the above named Deponent. 
S H. Johnson 
County Judge
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Mr Silas Marsh was born May 26th 1974, Married 
born January 26th 1773, of the births, marriages and

Childrens Names | Dates of Births | Day of week | Month | Day | Year | Dates of Marriages | Day of week | Month | Day | Year | To whom Married
Polly | Wednesday | Oct. | 24 | 1787 | Thursday | Jany. | 2 | 1806 | James Frost
Charles | Thursday | Sept. | 18 | 1789 | Monday | March | 5 | 1810 | Polly Eddy
Silas | Thursday | Augt. | 4 | 1791 | Saturday | Sept. | 18 | 1813 | Philomela Burr
Phebe | Saturday | March | 23 | 1793 | Saturday | Jany. | 2 | 1813 | Stephen Titus
William | Thursday | Apl. | 23 | 1795
Lucy | Tuesday | May | 10 | 1797 | Saturday | March, | 11 | 1815 | Britan Tallman
Ira | Wednesday | June | 6 | 1799 | Monday | July | 4 | 1819 | Catharine Gage
Betsy | Friday | Dec. | 3 | 1802 | Thursday | June | 27 | 1822 | James E. O'Neill
Daniel | Sunday | April | 14 | 1805 | Thursday | Oct. | 16 | 1828 | Catharine C. Crookshank
Marius | Sunday | Dec. | 13 | 1807 | ["Thursday | June | 27 | 1822 | James E. O'Neill" crossed out]
Louisa | Saturday | Novr. | 28 | 1812 | Thursday | Dec. | 5 | 1833 | John C. Wright
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January 18th 1787, to Miss Mary Hare, who was 
deaths of whose children, this is a correct Record.

Dates of Deaths | The diseases of which they died

Monday | Oct. | 31 | 1842 | of remitent [remittent] fever at Canestota [Canastora] Madison County

Friday | July | 7 | 1820 | in child-bed, after an illness of thirteen days-
Saturday | June | 27 | 1818 | was drowned at Fort Deposit, Maryland, attempting to swim

Thursday | September | 14 | 1826 | of Billious [bilious] fever, at Millersburgh Pennsylvania
Wednesday | August | 9 | 1843 | about 7 weeks after the birth of a Daughter
Silas Marsh the Father of this family whose name is at the head of this record Died February the 23d 1848
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23306
Silas Marsh
Schenectady county
New York

A.C. Gibson,
Schenectady,
New York.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, 
Pension Office, 
183 
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. the notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus:⎬). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim. 
A Statement, shewing the Service of Silas Marsh, Schenectady county New York
Period when the service was rendered.
Enlisted 1782
Duration of the claimant's service | Years. | Months. | Days. 
[blank] | 6 | 5
Rank of the claimant. 
Enlisted as a teamster with a public waggon [wagon] 
Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. 
Capt Patrick 
Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. 
[blank]
Battles in the applicant engaged. 
[blank]
Country through which he marched. 
Verplank's [Verplanck's] Point
Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. 
68  Lebanon Windham Connecut [Connecticut]
Evidence by which the declaration is supported.
1 witness proves the declaration of the applicant as to his service

I am, respectfully, 
Your obedient servant, 
J. L. EDWARDS, 
Commissioner of Pensions

A teamster!

Teamsters are not embraced by the act of 7th June 1832.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832. 
The following regulations have been adopted: 
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who [line in margins marking rest of paragraph] were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. 
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law: 
1. The Regular Troops. 
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 
3. Persons employed in the Naval service. 
4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record. 
DECLARATION. 
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832. 
On this [blank] day of [blank] personally appeared (a) before [blank] A.B. a resident (b) of [blank] in the county of [blank] and State, Territory or District of [blank] aged (c) [blank] 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 provion [provision] made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) [blank], with [blank] and served in the [blank] (e) regiment of the [blank] line, under the following named officers: 
(Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he enered [entered] the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.) 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of [blank] 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
A. B. 
(And then will follow the certificate of the Court.) 
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. 
I, [blank] of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of [blank] for a pension. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this [blank] day of [blank] &c. 
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: 
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the [blank] and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with [blank] , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be [blank] years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. 
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
(And then will follow the certificate of the Court.) 
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 A.B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the [blank] and that C.D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the [blank] and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
I, [blank] Clerk of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the applicacation [application] of [blank] for a pension. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this [blank] day of [blank] &c. 
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power.  This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction. 
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case. 
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories  to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia. 
1. Where and in what year were you born? 
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? 
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live? 
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? 
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? 
{ To an Officer. Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant. The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates. 
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject. 
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court. 
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature. 
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter. 

(a) The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will low the rule laid down for his guidance. 
(b) The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule. 
(c) The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned. 
(d) The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. 
(e) Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: 
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: --For-----year-------months, and ---------- days, I served as a ---------. For ------- months and --------- days, I served as a -------; and for such service I claim a pension." 
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months, is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority ; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit. 
(f) The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. 
(g) The opinion of the Court is always required. 
(h) The Clerk must give his certificate in every case. 
(i) The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers. 
Mode of authenticating papers. 
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. 
Proof of Service. 
(j) In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. 
The notes from (a) to (i) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note (j) applies to continental troops only. 
(k) This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases. 
(l) If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. 
(m) The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. 

F.G[?]. Bradford
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Rev. War. 

December 27, 1911.

Mr. J. William Taylor, 
4933 - 35 Delmar Avenue, 
St. Louis, Mo. 
Sir:
In addition to the military history of Silas Marsh, Wid. File No. 1,977, Rev. War, you are herewith furnished the following data as to his children: 
Polly born October 24, 1787, married January 2, 1806, James Frost. 
Charles {born September 18, 1789, married March 5, 1810, Polly Eddy and died October 31, 1842. 
Silas H. born August 4, 1791, married September 18, 1813, Philomela Burr.  
Phebe born March 23, 1793, married January 2 ["3" crossed out], 1813, Stephen Titus and died July 7, 1820. 
William born April 23, 1795, ----- died June 27, 1818. 
Lucy born May 11, 1797, married March 11, 1815, Britan B. Tallman. 
Ira, born June 6, 1799, married July 4, 1819, Catharine Gage. 
Betsy, born December 3, 1802, married June 27, 1822, James E. O ' Neill. 
Daniel H. born April 14, 1805, married October 16, 1828, Catharine C. Crookshank. Marcius born December 13, 1807, - - - - died September 14, 1826. 
Louisa born November 28, 1812, married December 5, 1833, John C. Wright, died August 9, 1843. 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.
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Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1977
Mary Marsh,
Widow
Silas Marsh.
Teamster Rev. War
Act: July. 29, 1848.
Index:- Vol. M, Page 1
(Arrangement of 1870.)

[text split between left and right panels]
Feb. 14/95 Sent Hist. to Geo. W. Lasher Cincinnati Ohio. M.E.L.
Nov. 10-1903. same to same
Apl. 2. 1904. His to  Mrs. Ivan[?] S Austin Holly Mich
1911 Dec. 27 Hist. to  J. Wm Taylor V.L.M.
1912 Aug. 23 to Mrs. Mary Frost Evans V.L.M.
1923 Nov. 19 R.F.L. Peeke infd no 1812 service mentioned in this claim & no Silas Marsh pen. for 1812
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NYork, Albany, Rolls
Mary Marsh, widow of Silas, who was a Teamster Capt. Patrick.
An[?] Act July 29, 1848
$30:83/pr Am
Com March 4, 1848.
Deducting from payments at $20: 55 cts[?] per Am!

A. H. Markland,
Present.
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New York (Albany)
Silas Marsh, decd 
who was a Teamster under Capt. Patrick
An[?] Act June 7. 1832
60 mo 5 days Teamster
$30:83 per Ann
Com March 4. 1831
Ter[?] Feb. 23, 1848, when he died ducting former payments at $20: 55 cts[?]

To Marsh Marsh, [illegible]

A.H. Markland,
Present.
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Silas Marsh
New York
Act 7th June 1832
Rejected See letter to A.C. Gibson May 23d[?] 1833
let. to GF. Yates 28. March 1831
to same 29. Nov. 1839
to same 27. Aug. 1840
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26.582

160 Acres
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23306
Silas Marsh
Act. June 7. 1832
Robert Patrick Wagon Conductor - See original 
commissioned-

Admitted 
Private 6 mo & 5 days
$20.55

Giles F. Yates Esqr
Schenectady
N. Y
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Let A Ray April 20/54

1. 051
New York A
Mary Marsh
widow of Silas who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of Sept. 1853 and sent to A Ray Prest.

9/5/1853
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31.798
New York. A
Silas Marsh decd
of [blank] in the State of [blank] who was a Teamster, in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Revolution line for Increased from $20.55.

Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 30 Dollars 83 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, and end 23d February 1848.
Certificate of Pensions issued the 21st day of Novr. 1856 and Sent to AH Markland Present.
Arrears by the 4th of 
Semi-annual allowance ending
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 18312.}
Recorded by G.T. Getty Clerk, 
Book H. Vol. 1. Page 205.
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Original Brief.
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Brief in the case of Silas Marsh a[?] [illegible word crossed out] & Mary Marsh, Schenectady- County and State of New York 
act June 7, 1832 & July 29, 1848. 
Claim, (original " or " for increase.) 
Proof exhibited, (if original.) 
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Silas Marsh and his widow were pensioned at the rate of $20:55 cts[?] pr Ann. for six months and five days service of[?] a private & [illegible]: by[?] the Rolls & the office [illegible]. His testimony[?] in the case[?], shew that ["Patrick" crossed out] Marsh ["he" crossed out] was a 

(if for increase.) 
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

regularly enlisted teamster, and served the period aforesaid under Capt. Robert Patrick a Conductor of teams, and that[?] his pay was $10 per month. The rate of [illegible], therefore he[?] increased from $20:55 to $30:83 pr Ann.

Name and residence of Agent

Examining Clerk.

[note down left margin]
at a period when team service was not recognized by the pension laws.
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Mariaville Schenectady County N. Y. 
March 30th 1855 
Hon L. P. Waldo Comr of Pensions Washington D.C. 
Sir 
Inclosed are papers executed by my Mother Mary Marsh for the purpose of obtaining Bounty land, I hope they are correctly made out & executed, if so & her claim is good you will please make & forward to me (to the above address) the necessary papers to entitle her to the same - 
Very respectfully 
Silas H. Marsh 
P.S. In establishing my mothers Claim to Pension it was deemed that the family record might be used as furnishing some evidence that might be useful & the leaves were accordingly cut from the Bible & forwarded with the other evidence. now, we would be glad to repossess.[illegible] of that record, & if consistent would request you to enclose the same with the other paper in relation to the Bounty land- 
S. H. Marsh
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[illegible] Nov 1
NY

FREE

J.L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Washington D.C.

SCHENECTADY N.Y.
OCT 28
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Schenectada [Schenectady] October 27th 1839. 

J.L. Edwards Esqr. 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Sir.
In your letter under date of 28th March last, in reference to the claim of Silas Marsh for a pension under the act of 7th June 1832, you State, that on your rolls there is no conductor of teams by the name of "Patrick". Mr Marsh may be under some misapprehension as to the name of his conductor. As a means of satisfying you in regard to the correctness and justice of his claim, he begs leave to state, that the following named individuals enlisted at the same time he did, and in the same service. He has been credibly informed that some of these very individuals now draw pensions. He hopes an inspection of their papers now on your files, may explain the error if any, as to the name, under which he labours, or otherwise satisfactorily make out his case. 
_________ Lamphire | Ralph Patrick
Asa Fitch |  Charles Hunt [bracket from Patrick and Hunt to "Oneida Co. N.Y"] 
James Thorp | Oliver Buell (late of Middlefield, Otsego County N.Y.
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Israel Luther
Jacob Mentor
David Dean 
all enlisted in Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut.

I am very respectfully 
Your obt Servt
G.F. Yates.
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Payment to be made at Albany N.Y. by Thos. W. Olcott Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Albany 
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March 
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 79 Vol. A 
R. McRae Clerk. 

A.H. Markland
Present
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. 
WIDOW'S PENSION. 
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29, 1848, 
Mary Marsh widow of Silas Marsh who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty dollars and fifty five cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. 
Given at the Department of the Interior this 5th day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty three 
R McClelland
Secretary of the Interior.

Cancelled 21 Nov 1856 [illegible]

Examined and Countersigned 
S. Cole 
Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
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No. 1 267
Mary Marsh 
widow of Silas 
NY
act 29 July 1848
Mard before 1800
Husd died 23 Feb 1848
Admd 6 mos 11 days pri 
$20:55 per annum
Comg 4 March 1848.

Albany
(Husd was a pensioner under act 7 JUne 1832 - his papers mislaid)

A Ray
Present
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Hon. L. P. Waldo 
Comr of Pensions 

Washington 
June 23/53. 

Sir
In the case of Silas March [Marsh] late of N York decd. who was striken [stricken] from the roll in 1841 in consequence of an impression that the service rended [rendered] by him under Capt Ralph Patrick of Connecticut was not military. 
I have addressed many letter to your office on the subject of his claim the latest unanswered I believe was written by me on the 21 Augt 52.  It has been ascertained and admitted by the Dept. that Capt. Ralph Patrick under whom Silas March [Marsh] served, has been pensioned, & since March [Marsh's] name was striken [stricken] from the list thus[?] removing the objection raised in your letter of the 21 Oct. 1851. 
All that I ask of the Dept is to have his name restored from March 1841 (I think is the time) to the time of his death 23 Feby 1848. at the rate of $20 pr. anm. In reply I am informed the papers in the case has been mislaid. I moreover considered this a very hard case, on the widow, she is aged, and poor & the 20$ pr anm would be a matter of considerations with her- It seems
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her papers, together with the testimonies have been mislaid by the office, and hence She has been subjected to make out a new declartion [declaration], a task and expense imposed on an old Lady advanced in years. 
Her declartion [declaration] is made under the act 7 July 1838, and also subsequent acts extending or amending, therefore, embracing the resolution of 1 July 1848. under which her claim should be admitted. 
I cannot but hope, under the facts herein stated, and the [illegible] of the office, the papers have been misplaced, being[?] no fault of the applicant nor her attorney, that the wrong so long continued, will now be repaired by an immediate attention to both the husband and widow claim. 
I remain Yours most
respectfully
Alex Ray
while writing, and hope it mite[?] be the last letter I shall have to pen[?] in this case. was Silas March [Marsh] or rather was the wagoner's under Capt Ralph Patrick entitled to increase, as wagoners. If[?] so: do[?] grant it without further application.
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Washington 
Apr. 13/54
Hon. L. P. Waldo 
Comr of Pensions 
Sir
Some months back, I succeed for Giles F. Yates Esq. to get the name of Silas Marsh (decd late of New York.) name restored to the roll under act 32, at the rate of $20.55 pr. anm. and his widow's name inscribed on the roll of 49. at the same rate. 
Mr Yates requested me soon after, and now again to make application for an increase of the amount of pension as teamster. Silas Marsh served under Capt. Robert Patrick whose roll I think I understood from Mr Yates he filed, and that it has shown by that roll, that Silas Marsh was paid 10$ pr. for his services. if that be so, Then I think there is just ground in resuming[?] the application for an increased rate of pension, equal to the amt. the roll shows he was paid.
I have the honor to 
remain your ob[?] Sert[?]
Alex. Ray
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Brief in the case of Mary Marsh
Schenectady County and State of New York
act 29 July 1848

Claim, ("original," or "["for increase." crossed out]")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner at $20:55 per annum 
Record proof of marriage

(for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Name and residence of Agent
A Ray
Present

S. Cole
Examining Clerk.
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Brief in the case of Silas Marsh, decd. and Mary Marsh 
Schenectady County and State of New York. acts June 7, 1832 and July 29, 1848.

Claim, ("original " or " for increase.") 
Proof exhibited, (if original.) 
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 
Silas Marsh and his widow were pensioned at the rate of $20.55 per annum for six months and five days service of a Private of Infantry at a period when team service was not recognized by the pension laws; but the Rolls of this office and the testimony in the case show that Marsh was a regularly enlisted Teamster, and served the period aforesaid under Capt. Robert Patrick, a conductor of Teams, and that his pay was $10. per month. The rate of pension has therefore been increased from $20.55 to $30.83 per annum.
(If for increase.)
 Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? 

Name and residence of Agent
A.H. Markland, 
Present. 

W. Ogden Niles, 
Examining Clerk.
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Hon. L. P. Waldo 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington D.C. 
Sir The claim of my Mother Mary Marsh Widow of Silas Marsh for an increase of her Pension has been for some time, pending before you,. It was presented by Mr G. F. Yates of Schenectady her attorney, He reported to me very recently that he had placed the claim in the hands of an agent at Washington as his substitute who sent for the old Pension Warrant to be given up in order to the issue of a new warrant, but afterwards, it appeared that the claim was disallowed, but no reasons assigned The claim was for service as a Waggoner [wagoner] or private in a company of Wagoners commanded by Capt Patrick conductor of teams or Wagon Master, whose widow (as well as others of said company) as I had been credibly informed & do not doubt have received Pensions, 
My Mother is now on the Pension list, but only as the widow of a Militia man, May I ask the favor of a reexamination of the case & of a report to me in behalf of My Mother 
Very respectfully 
Silas H. Marsh 
Mariaville Schenectady County N.Y 
Oct. 14th 1854 -
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Washington 
June 18. 1851 
F. S. Evans 
Chief Clerk Pension Office 
Sir 
I enclose you herewith a power of attorney in the case of Silas Marsh dcd. from his widow Mary Marsh, and have most respectfully to request, permission to examine his papers filed under act 7 June 1832. He was a pensioner on the Albany roll, and subsequently his pension was suspended. 
I reman respectfully 
Your ob[?] Ser[?]
Alex. Ray
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Washington 
July 9. 1851 
J. E. Heath Esq
Comr of Pensions
Sir
on the 18th inst I filed an application, from one of the surviving children of Silas Marsh decd. claim a restoration of siad[?] [said?] Silas, name to the pension roll under act 7 June 1832. In 1837. albany Agency. 
It appears that Silas Marshes [Marsh's] name was inscribed on the pension roll at $ 20 a year for service aw a Teamster, and subsequently suspended on the ground, that as a teamster, he was not entitled under the pension laws, decisions of the office within the last ten years have regarded teamsters as within the provision of the act 1832. 
I therefore, respectfully request, that an examination be made of the case in question, hoping[?], the Deponent will feel justified under late decisions to restore "Marsh" name to[?] to the roll; up to the time of his death, which is shown by the evidence herewith submitted 
I am very respectfully 
Alex. Ray
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Washington 
Ap. 26th 1853 

Hon. L. P. Waldo
Sir
In July or August 1851, I filed an application in the case of Silas Marsh, now decd. late a pensioner on the New York agency act 32, at the rate of $20 per annum. 
In 1841, his name was dropped from the roll, as fully[?] stated &[?] for reasons expressed in the letter from the Department of the 14 Ap. 1841. herewith enclosed. 
Since that time, It has been ascertained to the satisfaction of the Department that Ralph Patrick was engaged under a regular commission, and under military obligation, and if I mistake not has been pensioned, himself or his widow, for service as a conductor of teams Ct[?]. this reverses[?] the objection [illegible] us the continuation of "March" pension in 1841 
I am informed the papers in Silas Marsh case has been mislaid, which has caused the delay in the restoration of his name. In similar cases I know, it has been the practice of your office, to act, from the record's your books apprvd[?]. for instance it is shown that Silas Marsh was a pension act 32. N. York agency at the rate of $20. I now return his original pension Certificate, with a letter from your office
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of April 8/41. 
as this case, can require no labored examtion [examination?] as the widow is very poor, and the amt. due altho small, would be of great benefit to her, and the reason's for the case to be taken up at once is all in her favor. and all the necessary of death &c[?]. &c[?]. has been filed for near two years, I hope, afford sufficient reason's to make this a special case.
I have the honor to 
be your [illegible]
Alex. Ray

The books of the 3d [illegible] will furnish proof of the last payment to Silas Marsh: 4th March 1841. See memoranda.
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Jan 4, 1841
NY
S. Marsh

To JL. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Present
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To J. L. Edwards Esqr 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Sir, 
When prosecuting the claim of Silas Marsh for a pension under the act of 7th June 1832, the Commission of Capt: Patrick under whom Marsh served, was loaned to me & I forwarded the same to you for your inspection, with a request that you would return it either to Mr Patrick's son or to myself The owner says he has not yet received it. I have therefore to request, that you will return it, or if you prefer to keep it on your files, a letter from you to Mr Patrick to that effect, may perhaps satisfy him. I am blamed for not returning it. 
Yours respectfully 
G.F. Yates
Jany 4~ 1841.
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Nover.[?] 13 47
asking the cause of the suspension of Silas Marsh's pension

Col: J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington 
D.C.
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Duanesburgh, Nover 10 1847. 
Sir,
My father Silas Marsh was awarded a pension of $20 55/100 per annum under the act of 7th June 1832 for over 6 months service under Capt. Patrick Wagon Conductor Connecticut, if remember right. He received only one payment, and was dropt from the Rolls on the 8th April 1841. My father could never learn why he was thus dropt- and is desirous of being made acquainted with the reasons, believing that it will be in his power to remove the objections to the allowance of his pension or to his continuance of the pension list, should any objections be adjudged to exist on a reexamination of the claim. 
Mr Giles F. Yates of Albany N.Y. is my father's attorney in the premises, and I request that your reply may he addressed to him. My father is still living. 
Respectfully 
your obt Servt 
S. H. Marsh

To Col. J.L. Edwards 
Commissioner of Pensions
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In the matter &c of Mary Marsh widow of Silas Marsh decd
afft of Stephen Badgley
N.Y

daughters viz: Silas H Marsh Ira Marsh & Daniel H Marsh, Polly, widow of James Frost Lucy, widow of Britian B. Tallman
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State of New York
Schenetady [Schenectady] County ss: 
Stephen Badgley of the Town of Duanesburgh in said County, aged Seventy seven years & upwards being duly sworn & examined doth depose & say that he has been a resident of said Town of Duanesburgh since about the year one thousand eight hundred & three or for the last fifty years, that he has been acquainted with Silas Marsh & his wife, now widow Mary Marsh since his earliest recollections, he having been ["born in" crossed out] in his youth a resident of Chatham Columbia County which was ["also" crossed out] the birth place of Mary Hare, since the wife & now the widow of the late Silas Marsh, & the place where they were married, that altho' he does not recollect the time of their marrige [marriage] (deponent being but a youth and not present upon the occasion) it is amongst his early recollections that they were man & wife,- That subsequently this deponent removed to the town of Duanesburgh where he has continued his acquaintance with said Silas Marsh until the time of his death & also with said Mary Marsh until the present time, that said Silas Marsh departed this life about four years ago & that said Mary Marsh has continued his widow until the present time- This deponent further saith that said Silas & Mary Marsh raised a family of children with most of whom this deponent was also personally acquainted and knows or believes that them are now living three Sons & three daughters viz: Silas H Marsh Ira Marsh & Daniel H Marsh, Polly, widow of James Frost Lucy, widow of Britian B. Tallman
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Betsey, wife of James E. O'Neill; And further this deponent saith not- 
Stephen Badgley
Subscribed & Sworn before me this 18th day of June AD. 1853- - 
John W. Head
Justice of the Peace in said County

State of New-York, {COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY CLERK'S OFFICE,} ss. 
I, MARVIN STRONG, Clerk of the County of Schenectady, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John W Head Esq. whose name is subscribed to the CERTIFICATE of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, dwelling in the said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. AND FARTHER, That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State. 
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 20 day of June 1853. 
Marvin Strong Clerk.
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aw

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. 
Nov. 19, 1933.

Rosanna F. L. Peeke, 
Mariaville, N. Y. 
Madam: 
I have to advise you that a careful search of the records fails to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of a soldier of the War of 1812, named Silas Marsh, nor is it stated in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1977, of Silas Marsh and his widow Mary that he ever rendered any service in the War of 1812. 
Respectfully, 
Washington Gardner 
Commissioner.
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ROSANNA F. L. PEEKE 
MARIAVILLE, N. Y. 

Oct. 10, 1923 

U. S. Pension Bureau, 
Washington, D.C. 
Gentlemen :- 
Major Silas Marsh, born Lebanon, Conn May 26, 1764 died Duanesburgh, N.Y. Feb. 23, 1848. Was he a soldier of the War of 1812 and did he receive the title of "Major" in that war and what, when and where was his service? 
He was enlisted in the Revolutionary War April 1, 1782 and served 6 mos 5 days. Received pension Oct 11, 1832. He was enlisted as private in the State Guards of the State of Connecticut March 4, 1781 and discharged Aug 1, 1787 according to records. 
He was married at Chatham, Columbia Co. N.Y. to Mary Hare Jan. 18, 1787. She received a pension June 20 1853. W 1977. Rev
The Ladies of the Society of 1812 of Schenectady Co. N. Y. are looking up the graves of these 1812 soldiers to give them care. The grave of Silas Marsh has been located at Duanesburgh and on the stone is "Major Silas Marsh" 
Can you give us information as to where he received the title of "Major" 
Yours truly, 
Rosanna F. L. Peake

U.S. PENSION [illegible]
H
OCT 11 1923
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W. 1977
Fort Collins
Colorado
August 14th, 1912
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
Through information given me by my Cousin Rev. G.W. Lasher, editor of The Journal & Messenger Cincinnati, Ohio, I learn that our great Grandfather, Silas Marsh, who served in the American Revolution was a pensioner when he died in Duanesburgh NY. Feb 23 1848; aged 83 years, six months and 37 days.-

U.S. PENSION OFFICE
D
AUG 19 1912

Rev Mr Lasher's mother was a sister of my father Her name was Delia Frost My father's name was Wm M Frost
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They were both children of the same parents, namely James Frost & Mary Frost- Mary Frost, our grandmother was a daughter of Silas Marsh, the Revolutionary soldier. Through this lineage My Cousin, Rev. G.W. Lasher is a Son of the American Revolution, and I now seek to become a Daughter of the American Revolution Cousin says he got the record of this pension being paid our Great Grand Father from Washington & instructed me to write there too. Hence, this letter is following his instructions. -
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I will now give you the data I possess from Cousin's research. He got part of it from a volume entitled Record of the Service of Connecticut men I War of the Revolution II War of 1812 III Mexican War.
On Page 575 find Captains Van Deursen's Company Silas Marsh enlisted March 4th 1781, discharged Aug 1st, 1781. He was born in Lebanon Conn, May 26th 1764. He was so young, he was not required to carry a gun, but was a teamster. Cousin Rev. Lasher went to the public

U.S. PENSION OFFICE
D
AUG 19 1912
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library in Cincinnati a little time ago and found a verification of what he before found. Silas Marsh married Mary Hare, their Son was my father, Wm Marsh Frost, now dead & I am his youngest child. Wm Frost married my Mother Margaret Fulton[?] Alcorn on May 23d 1839. Both of them, my parents are now dead.- This cousin of mine who is a Son of the American Revolution say I have as much right to be a D.A.R. as he has to be a Son of the American Revolution
Can you furnish me a copy of the Pension Application?
Awaiting your reply. I am Respectfully
Mary Frost Evans
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RECORD DIVISION
DEC 18 1911
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THE SAVINGS-TRUST COMPANY OF ST. LOUIS
4933-35 DELMAR AVE.
CAPITAL $100,000.00

S. SEELIG, PRESIDENT
["U.L. CLARK, VICE-PREST" crossed out] J.S. MANCHETER, VICE PREST.
J. WM TAYLOR, VICE-PREST. AND TRUST OFFICER.

A.W. ALEXANDER, SECRETARY & TREASURER

SAINT LOUIS 12/16-'11

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:-
Have you among your files the record of the Pension allowed to one ["W. 1977" written in above] Silas Marsh, Duanesburgh, Schenectady County, New York who died Feby. 23d 1848 and who served in Revolution from Lebanon Conn. and who was stationed at New Haven.
If pension was granted - which I understand is correct - Then I will want a certificate to that effect
By giving this information I will be most obliged-
Yours
J. Wm Taylor.

U.S. PENSION OFFICE
DEC 18 1911

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U.S.P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES.
MAR 23 1904

Holly, Mich
Mar. 17, 1904.

Pension Agt-
Washington D. C.
Please send me war record of Elijah Wheeler, Amenia N.Y. he was born I think in 1734, and Reed's history of Amenia, gives his occupation as a soldier. Also,
Chamberlain, can't get his name, from Broome Co., N.Y. may be Amenia, prior to his residence in Broome Co. N.Y.
Resply yours,
Mrs. Joan[?] S. Austin-
(over)
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2 
And Silas Marsh, Amenia, 
" Scott, "

U.S.P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES.
MAR 23 1904

U.S. PENSION OFFICE
A
MAR 21 1904
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE
D
OCT 30 1903
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OWN
ECL[?]

ESTABLISHED IN 1831.
THE JOURNAL AND MESSENGER.
THE CENTRAL NATIONAL BAPTIST PAPER.
$2.50 PER YEAR.
IN ADVANCE, $2.00.
GEO. W. LASHER, G. P. OSBORNE, EDITORS.
CINCINNATI, O. 

Oct. 28, 1903.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir:- I am very sorry to trouble you again; but my daughter lost the data concerning Silas Marsh, a pensioner of the Revolution who was in the army in the year 1783, as I remember, enlisted in Connecticut. 
Will you be kind enough to repeat the record. I enclose stamp.
Very truly Yours,
G.W. Lasher

U.S.P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES.
NOV 2 1903
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US PENSION OFFICE.
JAN 21 1895

OLD WAR & NAVY FILES.
JAN 23 1895
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Sixty-second Year of Publication.
THE JOURNAL AND MESSENGER.
(The Central National Baptist Newspaper.)
$2.50 PER YEAR. [illegible]
GEO. W. LASHER, G. P. OSBORNE, EDITORS.
M
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CINCINNATI, O. Jan. 18", 1895.

Hon. Wm. Lochren,
Com. of Pensions,
Dear Sir: Permit me to trouble you with a request for information and a statement which may enable me (or members of my family and other descendants of Silas Marsh) to become connected with the Sons of the Revolution.
My Greatgrandfather, Silas Marsh, was on the U.S. Revolutionary pension list, at the time of his death, in 1845. The record of birth and death is as follows:
Silas Marsh (son of Silas, a member of the Boston Tea Party) was born in Lebanon, Ct., May 26" 1764, died in Duanesburgh, N.Y. Feb. 23" 1845. I remember him well, and know that he drew a pension for service in the army of the Revolution. Will you kindly help me to ["oth" crossed out] other needful data?
Very truly Yours,
G. W. Lasher
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Silas Marsh-
23306

[illegible]
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State of New York 
Schenectady County ss- James Thorp of the town of Broadallbin [Broadalbin] in the County of Montgomery in the said State, being duly Sworn according to law before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Schenectady in open Court now siting [sitting], on his oath doth depose and say that he is sixty nine years of age, that he knows Silas Marsh the above named applicant and has known him since said Marsh was Sixteen years of age- that this deponent inlisted in the united States Army on the first day of April 1782, that the above named Silas Marsh, inlisted in the same Company with this deponent within a few days after, that he and the said Marsh served together in the said Army for about Six months, that he and said Marsh during the time had charge of teams belonging to the united States, and were constantly engaged together in the teaming service- that he has read over the above declaration of said Marsh and the same corresponds with the recollection of this deponent- that their company was Commanded by Captain Robert Patrick but being necessarily much absent from the Army in collecting stores &c for the Army the names of the other officers has Escaped the recollection of this deponent- 
James Thorp
Subscribed & Sworn in open Court the day & year aforesaid 
John S. Vrooman
Clerk
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Mar 4.
Jurat[?]
NY

J.L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Washington 
D.C.
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Schenectada [Schenectady] Feb 25 1829

J.L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
At the request of Silas Marsh, an applicant for a pension under the act of 7th June 1832, I ask for a review of your decision in his case, more particularly in reference to his service as teamster, referred to you in your letter of May 28- 1833, herewith sent-
I am very respectfully
Your Obt Sert
G.F. Yates.
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J.L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
I have employed Giles F. Yates Esq of Schenectada [Schenectady] N.Y. my attorney to prosecute my claim for a pension under the act of 7th June 1821.
I am respectfully 
Your obt Servt
Duanesburgh Feb 22d 1839. Silas Marsh
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War Department 
Pension office 
May 23d 183[illegible] 
Sir
The documents in support of the application of Silas March for a pension have been examined and placed on file in this office 
The act of June 7th 1833. does not provid[e] for the case of Teamsters so employed - therefor[e] the application cannot be admitted
very respectfully 
J L Edwards

Phebe

A.C. Gibson Esqr
Schenectady
N.Y.
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J.L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington 
D.C.
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Schenectada [Schenectady] Augt 18 1840 
J. L. Edwards Esq 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Sir 
In the matter of the application of Silas Marsh for a pension 
In your last letter on the subject of this claim, dated March 28 1839, you objected to allow his Claim for service as a teamster in 1782, because the name of Robert Patrick under whom it was alledged [alleged], he served, could not be found on the list of Conductors in your office. Since then I have after long search, ascertained that Robert Patrick was appointed on the 2d day of April 1782 a Wagon Conductor by Ralph Pomeroy Depy Quarter Master &c Connecticut - a copy of this appointment I send enclosed, & it may refer you to the necessary evidence to be found at Washington. If it does not I shall endeavour to borrow the original & forward it to you for inspection- I also enclose the affidavits of Ralph Patrick & Charles Hunt which I trust will be conclusive as to the alleged services of Silas Marsh- 
your obt Servt
G.F. Yates
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To J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions 
In the matter of the application of Silas Marsh for a pension under the act of 7th June 1832. 
Sir, 
In compliance with the requisitions of your letter dated August 27th 1840, I have obtained and now send you the original appointment of Robert Patrick wagon Conductor, under whom Mr Marsh alledges [alleges] that he served 6 months. 
Mr Ralph Patrick of Sangersfield [Sangerfield] N.Y. son of Robert Patrick the aforesaid Conductor, is the owner of the commission, and after you have inspected it, be pleased to return the same to him or me. 
I am your obt Servt 
G. F. Yates
Attorney for applicant
Schenectada [Schenectady] Sept 10 1840.
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In the matter &c of Silas Marsh decd - Act 1832

Mary Marsh widw
Surrogate's Certif:
May 7th 1851.
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State of New York 
Schenectady County ss- 
I Samuel W. Jones County Judge of the County of Schenectady performing the duties of the office of Surrogate of said County at a Surrogates Court held in and for said County of Schenectady in the State of New York ["do certify" crossed out] on this seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty one Do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Silas Marsh then of the Town of Duanesburgh in the County of Schenectady aforesaid formerly a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed 7th June 1832 ------------ 
was at the time of his death a resident of said Town of Duanesburgh County of Schenectady and State of New York and died in the said Town in the State of New York on the twenty third day of February in the year 1848 that he left him surviving a widow whose name is Mary Marsh who is yet living in said Town - 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at the City of Schenectady aforesaid this seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one- 
S.W. Jones ~ 
County Judge
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Washington City Nov 13th 1856 
George C. Whiting Esq. 
Commissioner of Pensions, 
I enclose, herewith, the pension certificate of Mrs Mary Marsh, under act 29th July '49 New York. I ask an increase of the pension allowed her as also her husband Silas March, she has been allowed the pay of a private only when she should have been allowed as a teamster. See cases of Chas Hunt NY 1832 ad, & Mrs Dean widow of David Dean Connt 1853 ad, as also, that of Ralph Pomery NY '52 ad, whose names appear on Patrick rolls. I also refer you to the case of Eunice Williams wid Jacob Penna 1853 ad- for the Evidence that he should be pensioned as a teamster, the office has admitted that he served and pensioned him for the service as a private only when I proved[?] by the testimony of witnesses that he served as a terms and the rolls of Patrick show what his teamsters were paid 
I am Sir Very Respectfully 
YOur Obt Svt
A.H. Markland
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Schenectady March 29, 1856
J Minot
Commissioner &c
D Sir
A printed letter of yours dated Aug 13, 1855 Stating that, "the Claim of Mary Marsh for bounty land under the act of the 3d of March 1855 No 29.291 has been examined & Suspended" on the ground that the revolutionary service of Silas Marsh the husband of the applicant does not appear of record in the office~  
For the evidence of service, I would beg leave to refer you to the papers upon which her name was placed upon the pension list the 5th day of September 1853- 
A Copy of a certificate, which is in the possession of the widow 
Department of the Interior 
Widows Pensions 
I certify, that in Conformity with the act of July 29, 1848 Mary Marsh widow of Silas Marsh who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty dollars and fifty Cents per annum commencing on the 4th of March 1848 and continuing for life, unless she should again marry in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such manage~ 
Given at the department of the Interior this 5th day of September One thousand eight hundred & fifty three 
signed 
R McClelland Secretary of the Interior Examined and Countersigned 
S. Cole 
Acting Commissioner of Pensions
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I think upon examination you will find the papers upon which the pension was allowed & hope they will be Satisfactory "record evidence" 
Please advise
Yours Truly
GT Hanford
Atty-
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Schenectady County Court 
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In the matter of the application for a pension by Mary Marsh Widow of Silas Marsh deceased late of Duanesburgh 
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Schenectady County ss Giles F. Yates of said County being Duly sworn says. I was acquainted with Silas Marsh in his life time. I was an Agent to procure a pension for him in his life time. I procured for him a Certificate under the act of 7th June 1832, and further saith not- 
G. F. Yates 
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 20th day of June AD 1853- 
SH Johnson 
County Judge 

Schenectady County Court 
In the same matter 
Schenectady County ss Silas H. Marsh of said County being duly sworn says that he is a son of Silas Marsh Deceased and of Mary Marsh, named in the Declaration hereto annexed. That his Father was a pensioner under the act of June 7th 1832. That the said Silas Marsh Departed this life on the 23d day of February A D 1848, and left him surviving his widow to said Mary Marsh, and Mother of Deponent, and the several children as set forth in her said Declaration and that the several facts set forth in the said Declaration made by the said Mary Marsh are true to the best of his knowledge information & belief 
S.H. Marsh
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 20th day of June A D 1853- 
SH Johnsons 
County Judge
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State of New York 
County of Schenectady 
Clerk's Office - 
I, Marvin Strong Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Stephen H. Johnson Esq before whom the preceding two Depositions of Silas H. Marsh [illegible] & Giles F. Yates purport to have been Sworn, was at the time thereof County Judge in and for said County- and that the several signatures purporting to be his, attached to the several certificates which are appended to said Depositions are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & official Seal this 20th day of June 1853. 
Thomas Palmer 
Depy Clerk
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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. Silas Marsh W.F. 1977 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. 
Apr. 1, 1782 
LENGTH OF SERVICE. 
6 mos. 5 days 
RANK. 
Teamster
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. 
CAPTAIN. 
Robert Patrick
COLONEL.
[blank]
STATE. 
Conn 
Battles engaged in, 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lebanon, Windham Co. Conn. 
Date of application for pension, Oct. 11, 1832 His cl. was al. 
Residence at date of application, Duanesburgh, Schenectady Co. N.Y. 
Age at date of application, b. at Lebanon Conn. May 26, 1764: Died Feb'y. 28, 1848 at Duanesburgh, N.Y.
Remarks: Soldier mar. at Chatham Columbia Co. N.Y. Jan'y 18, 1787. Mary daughter of Wm & Mary Hare. She was b. Jany 26, 1775 & was allowed pension on an application executed June 20, 1853 while a resident of Duanesburg, N.Y. {Family Record herewith
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State of New York 
Schoharie County ss 
On The 20th day of June 1851 
Before me personally Came Daniel Hare, to me personally known as a person of respectability, truth and veracity,- Wo [Who] being duly sworn, Saith That he, This deponent, was formerly well acquainted with Silas Marsh, late of the town of Duanesburgh, in The County of Schenectady and State aforesaid, and as This deponent has understood and believes, a pensioner under The laws of The United States, granting pensions to persons who served in The Army of said States during The Revolutionary War. 
That in or about The year 1787, The said Silas Marsh was legally married to Mary Hare, a sister of This deponent.- That This deponent was present at The marriage and saw The nuptial ceremony performed.- That The said Silas Marsh is now dead, and That from The time of said Marriage until his decease, The said Silas lived with said Mary as her husband,- 
and This deponent further saith That The said Mary Marsh The widow of said Silas Marsh, is now living and resides in said town of Duanesburgh in The County of Schenectady,-
and further This deponent saith not.- 
Daniel Hare
Subscribed and sworn Before me- 
John C Riggs a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Schoharie this 20th day of June 1851. 
John C Riggs Justice of The Peace 
and I hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Daniel Have the above witness and have been for the last Twenty years and that he is a competent and credible witness and a man of truth & veracity and whose testimony can be relied on. 
John C Riggs Justice of the Peace
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State of New York 
Schoharie County Clerk's Office. ss
I hereby certify that John C. Riggs Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, was, at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and Sworn and authorized by the laws of said State to take the same, and that his signature thereunto subscribed is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County this 25th day of June 1851. 
Loring Andrews, Clerk.
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Silas Marsh
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Know, all men by these presents, that, I Marsh widow of Silas Marsh deceased late a pensioner of the United States under the act of 7th June 1832, do hereby constitute and appoint Giles F. Yates of the City of Schenectada [Schenectady] N.Y. my true & lawful Attorney for me and in my name to institute & prosecute the necessary proceedings before the Commissioner of Pensions to procure a restoration to the pension list of my said late husband Silas Marsh deceased, and to effect his reinstatement at the rate he was originally pensioned from the time at which he was last paid. 
And in order hereto, and with a view to establish the said claim to the satisfaction of said Commissioner of Pensions, I hereby request the said Commissioner to allow my said Attorney to examine the papers now on file in his office in the matter of the application for a pension of said Silas Marsh under said Act, and I pray for a reconsideration of the decision by virtue of which said Silas Marsh's pension was suspended. 
And I hereby authorize and empower my said Attorney to appoint under him an assistant or assistants, a substitute or substitutes to act with & for him in prosecuting the aforesaid claim before the Commissioner of Pension- And I hereby ratify and confirm all and whatsoever my
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said Attorney or his substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do in the premises. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 12th day of June one thousand Eight hundred and fifty one.
May Marsh 
{Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presence of B.F. Wood 

I hereby certify that the aforenamed Mary Marsh who has signed the foregoing power of Attorney personally appeared before me the undersigned this 12th day of June 1851, and she acknowledged that she had executed the same for the purposes therein mentioned as her voluntary act & Deed - 
And I further Certify that said Mary Marsh on the same day & year last aforesaid, ["also" crossed out] appeared before me, and made oath in due form of law that she is directly interested in the claim referred to and described in the foregoing Power of Attorney by her executed, as the widow of said Silas Marsh deceased 
B.F. Wood Justice of the Peace 
in ["said" crossed out] Schenectady County-
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State of New-York,{COUNT OF SCHENECTADY, CLERK'S OFFICE} ss. 
I, DAVID D. FORREST, Clerk of the County of Schenectady, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That B.F Wood Esq. whose name is subscribed to the CERTIFICATE of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, dwelling in the said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. AND FARTHER, That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this state. 
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 11th day of June 1851. 
D.P. Forrest Clerk. 

Alex Ray Esq 
Washington City D.C. 
My dear Sir, 
I hereby request and authorize you to act as my substitute in the matter of prosecuting the claim of Mary widow of Silas Marsh under the act of 7th June 1832 referred to in the annexed power of Attorney to me given. Schenectada [Schenectady] June 13th 1851. 
Giles F. Yates_