Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19318, for Smith Scofield, New York
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New York
Scofield , Smith
Susannah
W 19318
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New York
Scofield, Smith
Susannah 
W 19318
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Reported
Feby 8/49
Letter to John Oathout
May 22, 1850
Letter to John Oathorette
Oct 8, 1850
 3772
New Albany 
Susanna Scofield 
Widow of Smith Scofield 
N.Y.
Who served in the revolutionary war
As a pri . Sargt.
Inscribed on their role at the rate of $61 dollars 57 cents per annum, to commence on the fourth day of March 1848.
Certificate of pension issued the 8 day of feby 1849
And sent to Edw. C. Kattel 
Binghamton N.Y.
Recorded on roll of pensioners under act, February 2 1848, page 187 Vol. 11
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11151
Susanna Scofield 
N.Y. 
Act July 7 th ‘38
No 85003
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State of New York
Broome County SS:
On this the 18th day of April AD 1844
Personally appeared before the undersigned a judge of the county court of the county of Broome and state aforesaid, it being a court of record Susannah Scofield a resident of the named county and state aforesaid age 78 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 and 23 of August 1842, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war that she does not recollect the regiment nor the company in which her first husband served nor any of his officers’s names excepting one of his captains named Ebeneezer Scofield who was his brother. That she was informed by her said husband that he served as a sergeant part of the [Illegible] during the war. That she cannot recollect the time or times he enlisted and the time and times her said husband was absent anymore, nor the amount of service he did and she further claims that she recollects of serving captain
Ephaeus Lockwood, who lived in the vicinity and also Captain Boutan and Captain Chasshauser. That she recollects Col Drake also knows Col. Thomas Thomas. She also declares that she was married to the said Smith.
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Scofield on the fifteenth day of December 1785. That her husband the aforesaid Smith Scofield died on the eighth day of May 1803. That she was married in the town of Salem, Westchester County and state of New York buy a Presbyterian minister, but does not recollect the said minister‘s name. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but this marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and eighty four viz. At the time above stated.
That her [illegible] was [ illegible] Woods and that she is still a widow.
Susannah Scofield X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Before me.  Vincent Whitney Judge of the county court aforesaid 
I, Vincent Whitney, Judge of the county court due declare my opinion that Susanna Scofield, who described in and who executed the foregoing declaration is the widow of Smith Scofield, who was a soldier and in the revolutionary war and died on the eighth day of May 1803 and I, the said judge do  hereby certify that this aforesaid Susanna Scofield is unable to attend in open court to make her declaration for a pension on account of old age and bodily infirmity and that she is a person of known credibility.
Vincent Whitney Judge of the court aforesaid
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As this is the 13th day of April AD 1846 personally appeared before the undersigned, a judge of the county court in and for the county of Broome and state of New York. Susanna Schofield, a resident of the town of Chenango County and state aforesaid aged 78 years is the applicant for a pension who being first duly sworn according to law doth depose and says that there is no previous record either of her marriage or of the births of her children in existence not any record of any declaration by which she the said Susannah Scofield can prove her marriage to the said Smith Scofield who is described in his declaration and the reason of this not being any family record because is that she the said Susannah had not leaving beneficiaries to not keep a family record, and that her said husband never was accustomed to keep records of any [Illegible] and that she cannot write her name and further the o deponent subject is not known to read.
Susannah Scofield X her mark
Subscribed on the day and year above written. Before me.
Vincent Whitney Judge of the county court aforesaid 
I, the said a judge do hereby certify that Susannah Scofield, who is described in [illegible] executed the foregoing deposition is a person of known credibility.
Vincent Whitney judge of the county court of the county of Broome
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State of New York
Broome County SS: I, George Run, clerk of the  county of Broome aforesaid do hereby certify that Vincent Whitney before whom the written affidavits were taken, is judge of Broome County common pleas  appointed and sworn and authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe the written signature to be genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of the county aforesaid this 13th day of April 1844.
Geo Rum
Clerk
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of pensions
Washington D. C.
And reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Smith Scofield , a soldier of the revolutionary war. you will, please find below the desired information as contained in his or his widows application for pension on file in this bureau.
The widow’s pension was allowed for his service as a private for four months and 24 days actual service and for nine months and three days actual service as a sergeant all in the New York troops and under the following

Battles engaged in, none mentioned
Residence of soldier at enlistment Salem, New York.
Date Of application for pension. By widow, April 13, 1844.
Residence at date of application. Of widow Shenango, New York.
Age at date of application of widow 78 years
Remarks: soldier married Susanna Wood. December 15, 1785 and died May 8, 1803.
Very respectfully,
Wm. J. McKelvey, Esquire.
Rochester, N. Y. Commissioner.
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Named officers: Lieutenant Daniel bouton
Colonel Thaddeus Crane, captain Ebeneezer Schofield, captain, Benjamin Chapman, Colonel Thomas Thomas, Captain, Samuel Lewis, and Captain Ephraim Rockwood.
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In pursuance of a law passed 27 April, 1784, entitled “an act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late war, and for other purposes, therein mentioned, the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at 5% per annum, viz:
31 Aug 1779 Smith Schofield priv £ 5     7 
15 Nov 1779.         “                                   9. 10
13 May 1780          “                          2  0. 12
27 Mar 1781.          “.                        7  7  132
24 June.  “.              “.                        1    4
1 Nov        “.               “.                      21  14

State of New York
Calm controller‘s office, Albany, Feby 17, 1845
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from book number 3. Y .8 . now remaining in this office, and that the service for which they certificate above named were issued were performed under the following officers, viz.
First- under lieutenant Daniel Bouton in Col. Thaddeus Crane’s regiment
Second- captain, Ebeneezer Scofield in Colonel Thomas Furman’s Regiment
Third- Captain Benjamin Chapman in Thomas Thomas’ regiment
Fourth-  Captain Sam Lewis in Colonel Thaddeus Crane’s regiment
Fifth- captain Ephesus Lockwood in Thaddeus Crane’s  regiment
Sixth-Captain Sam Lewis  in Col.  Thaddeus Crane‘s regiment
Philip Phelps
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Proof of marriage
And identity
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State of New York
Westchester County SS:
On the sixth day of June 1844 before me came Reuben  Chrame who being by me sworn in due form of law deposeth and saith that he is pastor of the Presbyterian Church and congregation in the town of Lewisboro formally town of South Salem, that the records of said church is now in his possession that he has examined the said records and have not been able to find the marriage of Smith Scofield in said records and [ illegible ] deponent will not.
Reuban Chrame
Sworn and subscribed this sixth day of June 1844
Before me
P. Yomas head justice of the peace.
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State of New York.
Westchester County SS:
On the sixth day of June 1844 before me came, Pastor Reuben Chrame also being by me sworn in due form of law deposeth and saith that he is pastor of the Presbyterian Church and congregation in the town of Lewisboro formally known of South Salem that his records of said church is now in his possession that he has examined the said and has not been able to find the marriage of Smith Schofield in said records and
State of New York
County of Westchester SS:
Hi, Munson I. Lockwood clerk of the county aforesaid to hereby certify that Thomas Mead
Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof of acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and endorse therein was, on the day of the date of the said certificate, a justice of the peace in and for the said county residing in the said county commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the seventh day of June 1844.
Munson Lockwood clerk
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State of New York
Westchester County SS:
I, Louis Bishop of Lewisboro formally Salem, county and state aforesaid do depose, testify, and say that I was born in Salem and have lived here most all of my life, and that I  am 80 years old and have a record of my age and my marriage, that I knew Smith Scofield and Susannah Wood since my recollection known them when they were children, lived in the same neighborhood with them at the time when they were married, which was in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five or six.
Personally present at their marriage, but believe they were legally married and never had a doubt respecting it. I was married in the year 1787. Since I’ve known them, they were married before I married I believe two years, and I have a record of my marriage and the birth of my children from which I can’t say  with certainty many visited at my [illegible] and I visited them, went to see them after they were married, and before [ illegible] died. I know they started a family of children and lived together as husband and wife, and after they were married until they moved was in, which was about 50 years ago they came back after they moved away for about three years and visited me. They were respectful people and in good standing, I believe full credit may be given to the widows declaration.
Louis Bishop X his mark
Subscribed and sworn this sixth day of June 1844 before me
Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am acquainted with Louis Bishop and know that full credit may be given to his declaration
Samuel Scofield Justice of the peace
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State of New York
County of Westchester
I, Munson eye. Lockwood, clerk of the county aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel Schofield, Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and endorsed therein , was on the day of the date of the certificate, a justice of the peace in and for the said county, residing in the Sedd county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county the seventh day of June 1844
Munson Lockwood clerk
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State of New York 
Westchester County SS:
I, Epenetus Bishop Poundridge (where I have resided most all of my life) county and state aforesaid do depose testify, and say that I am 77 years old and have a record of my age. That I knew Smith Scofield and Susannah Wood and lived in the same neighborhood with them ever after my recollection was there before they were married and at the time they kept company together and at the time they were said to have been married, which was in the year 1785 or 1786 I was not present at the marriage, but believe they were legally married and never heard doubt expressed as to it. They were respectable people and lived together as husband and wife and raised a  family of children. I visited them frequently four or five years after they were married, before I was married. I was married in the year 1790 and have a record of my marriage and the birth of my children from which I can testify with certainty Smith Schofield and his wife or from this place more than 40 years ago somewhere west of here and I have been informed that his widow now resides in Broome County and I believe that full faith may be given to her declaration I have frequently heard him tell war stories, and it is usually believed that he did much service.
Epenetus Bishop
Subscribed and sworn in due form of law before me this 6 day of June AD 1844
Samuel Scofield, Justice of the Peace
I certify that Epenetus Bishop is a man 
of [ illegible] mind and memory and great moral character and that full faith and credit may be given to his deposition.
Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace
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State of New York
Westchester County
I, Samuel Brown of Pound Ridge, county and state aforesaid do depose, testify, and say that I am 71 years old and that I have a record of my age, that I know, Smith Schofield, and his wife. I know by general report that they were married and never heard a doubt [illegible] it. I know they lived together as husband and wife, and have no doubt, but many were legally married as much believed as[Words crossed out] I believe any person’s married that I did not be married. I was about 14 years old when they were married and I know know I was not exceeding 18 they were respectable people and moved from here after more than 40 years ago. I have been informed that the widow now lives in Broome County and I believe full credit may be given to her declaration.
Samuel Brown
Sworn to and subscribed in due form of law this six day of June A.D. 1844.
Samuel Scofield Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Samuel Brown and know that full faith and credit now be given to her declaration.
Samuel Scofield Justice of the Peace
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State of New York
Westchester County
I, Elizabeth Hayes of Louisboro, formally Salem, County and state aforesaid depose, testify, and say that I was born in this town and have lived here all of my life and that I am eighty five years old and have a record of my age and the birth of my children from which I can testify with documents that I knew Smith, Schofield and Susannah Wood before they were married and at the time of their marriage, which was I think in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five or six I knew they were married before I was. And I was married when I was twenty nine Years old and believe they were married four or five years before I was I know they were married just after the war and I think about two years I know they lived together and believe they were legally married and never heard a doubt with regards to the marriage and they were respectable people.
Elizabeth Hayes  X her mark
Subscribed and sworn this sixth day of June 1844 before me
Samuel Scofield Justice of the peace
I hear by certified that I am acquainted with Elizabeth Hayes, and full faith and credit may be given to her declaration
Samuel Scofield justice of the peace
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State of New York
Westchester County
I, Moses Bouton of Lewisboro formally Salem, county, and state aforesaid do depose testify, and say that I have resided in this town ever since I was seven years of age that I am 87 years old and a pensioner of the United States, and I served in the war of the revolution . I knew Smith Schofield while he was in the war and have seen him time to time again and have been with him, know that he served under Lt. or Capt. Bandon and other captains that I do not recollect I know he was under Colonel Crane and Colonel Thomas Thomas . He, Smith Schofield performed much service in the militia in the state of New York, which was with me under Captain Benedict five months, and we marched through the war near this county to [illegible] and St. John’s. I knew Smith Scofield after the war and remember general report that he married Susannah Wood and never heard a doubt about it. I knew they lived together as husband and wife and were reputed to have been married in the year 1785 or 1786 and I have no doubt of it therefore the deponent further said not.
Moses Bouton
Sworn and subscribed in due form of law before me this sixth day of June AD 1844
Thomas Mead justice of the peace
I hear by certified that I am acquainted with Moses Bouton and know him to be a man of good moral character and strong mind, and and was small for a man of his age, and believe for faith and credit may be given to his deposition.
Thomas Mead justice of the peace
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State of New York
Westchester County
I, Samuel Lawrence of Lewisboro, formally Salem, depose, testify, and say that I have lived in this town ever since I was 11 years old and that I am 84 years old and a pensioner of the United States and served in the war of the revolution and knew Smith Scofield in the war of the Revolution. I saw him at wards house we are there were many prisoners taken. I recollect distinctly of his being there and he with others made their escape. I have frequently seen him in the service and know he performed much service and always understood he was a Sgnt. but cannot recollect the officers under whom he served and have always understood he married a Miss Wood.
Samuel Lawrence
Sworn and subscribed the sixth day of June 1844 before me
Thomas Mead Justice of the peace
I do hear by certify that I am well acquainted with Samuel Lawrence, the above deponent and that his statement is entitled to full credit. The word knew was underlined before signing.

Thomas Mead justice of the peace
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Binghamton, July 24, 1857
Mr. Edwards, sir
I received your answer of May 22, 1850 to the petition of Susan Scofield the widow of Smith Scofield the act of 2 February 1848 says all widows married before 1794 are entitled to the full pension of the husband. Mrs. Scofield drew as far back as 1845. The same amount before the act took place as will appear on your files. We asked the enlargement of that pension if she had a pension certificate sent printed under that act with the sum in it the same as she drew in 1845. Does that preclude her from the additional sum that the act prescribes. The certificate sent to Edward C. Kattle of Binghamton. I have now on my table for $61.51. Please compare these papers with your rolls and if I am wrong, say so.
I enclose one of the old draughts such as she drew her money under with some small errors and sent back.
I am very respectfully, yours,
J. L. Edwards. Esq. 
John Cotherwell Agent
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Pension Office
May 22. 1850
Sir,
In answer to the application of Susanna Scofield widow of Smith Schofield, for renewal of pension under the act of 2 Feby 18 I have to inform you that her name was inscribed on the role under that act February 8, 1849 and her certificate sent to Edward C Kettle Binghamton N. Y. She’s not entitled to bounty land for the revolutionary services of her  husband.
I am, very Respy 
Your Obt. Servt.
JL Edwards 
Commissioner of pensions
John Oathough, Esq.
Binghamton, N.Y.
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State of New York
Albany County SS: on this 14th day of February 1845 personally appeared before me, John Niles it just said the piece for said County, Jared Wood, now of Rensselaerville in said county and state aforesaid and being by me duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he is 82 years old and a pensioner of the United States and that he was born in Poundridge, in Westchester County and resides in Salem in Westchester County more than 40 years and that heat new Smith Schofield in the war of the revolution and know that he was in the service in the years seventeen hundred and seventy nine, seventeen hundred and eighty and seventeen hundred and eighty one, knows that he was under Captain Bouton, Captain Chapman, Colonel Crane and Colonel Thomas Thomas, and that this deponent served in the same company with him under the above officers and knows that he was Sergeant in the amount of service he performed. He cannot recollect, and this opponent further declares that the said Smith Scofield married his sister Susanna Wood in the month of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five in the town of Salem Westchester County state of New York, and that he was present to them married, and that he recollect the fact of their marriage and the time from his own marriage, and that the birth of his children of which he made a record his own marriage being in the year seventeen hundred and eighty one and his said sister Susannah was married four years after his at the time above stated that is in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five and further this deponent saith not.
Jared Wood
Sworn and subscribed this 14th day of February 1845 before me
John Niles Justice of the peace
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I certify that I am acquainted with the within named Jared Wood and have known him for more than twenty years and that his moral character is good and that for a man of his age he appears to be a man of good mind and strong memory and that I believe that full faith and credit may be given to the written affidavit and I certify that the word “under” interlined between the fifteenth and sixteenth line from the top and interlined before signing.
John Niles Justice of the Peace
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I certify that I am acquainted with the written name, Jared Wood, and have known him for more than 20 years and that his moral character is good and that for a man of his age, he appears to be a man of good mind and strong memory, and that I believe that full faith and credit may be given to the written affidavit and I certify that the word “under” interlined between the
State of New York,
City and county of Albany, clerk’s office. SS :
I, William Mix, clerk of the said city and county, do hereby certify that John Niles whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof[crossed out words] of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof [words crossed out] a justice of the peace in and four the county aforesaid, dwelling in the said county and a duly authorized to take the same: and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said justice and verily  believe that the signature to the side certificate of proof [words crossed out] is genuine.
Testimony whereof,  I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the 17day of February 1845.
William Mix, clerk.
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I hear by certify the person Susanna Scofield did not write her name on the account of old age and infirmity and her eyesight is very dim.
James Martin
Justice of the peace
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Affidavit of identity, power of attorney, and acknowledgment for widows, under the act of 17 th June 1844, who have drawn their pensions under act of March 3, 1843.
(Sold by James Henry, 67 State St. Albany)
United States of America
State of New York
Broome County SS:
Be known that before me, Warner Mortimer, justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared Susanna Schofield, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of 3 March, 1843, on account of the revolutionary service of her husband, the late Smith Schofield at the rate of $61.51 per annum; that she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the act of Congress, passed on 17 June 1844, entitled “and act to continue the pensions of certain widows” that she has not intermarried but continues to be a widow as she now resides in the town of Chenango county of Broome and state of New York, and has resided there for the space of 18 years passed and their previous thereto  she resided in the town of Hunter in the county of Greene and State of New York.
Susannah Scofield X her mark

Sworn to and subscribed this 2 nd day of September 1845 before me.
James C. Martin
Justice of the peace 
In presence of 
Stu Scofield 
Loretta Scofield 
I certify that the above named affiliant is known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
James C. Martin Justice of the Peace

Know all men by these presents, that I, Susanna Schofield of Chenango and the county of Broome and the state of New York a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Robert Whitherd of Albany in the county of Albany and state of New York, my true and lawful attorney for me in my name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying pensions in the city of Albany, my pension from the fourth day of March 1845 to the fourth day of September 1845. 
Susannah Scofield  X her mark
Witness my hand and seal this second day of September 1845.
James C. Martin justice of the peace.
Stu Scofield 
Loretta Scofield 
State of New York
Broome County SS:
Be known that on the fourth day of September 1845 before the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for the county, personally appeared Susanna Schofield above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed.
In testimony, whereof, I have here unto set my hand, the day and year last above mentioned.
James Martin 
Justice of the Peace
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3772
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State of New York
County of Broome SS: on the fourth day of March 1850 personally appeared before me, Benjamin N. Loomis of Binghamton, Susan, Schofield of Chenango Broome County and state of New York age 85 years who being first duly sworn, according to law both on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the law of the United States passed the second day of February 1848 that she is the widow of Smith Schofield that the marriage took place before the first day of January.
State of NewYork
Broome County Clerk’s Office SS:

I, E. D. Prinsner clerk of the county of the county of Broome, do hereby certify that  Benjamin N. Loomis  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 of Broome duly elected and sworn, and authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, the 18th day of May AD 1850.
I Edward C. Kattel the County Judge of Broome County, do hereby certify that I am well  and intimately acquainted  with the above named Susannah Scofield and know that from her disability, hardship and bodily infirmity is unable to appear in open court.
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State of New York
County of Broome 
On the fourth day of March 1850 personally appeared before me, Benjamin N. Loomis, of Binghamton, Suzanne Schofield of Chenango, Broome County and state of New York aged 85 years who being first duly sworn according to law, both on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the law of the United States passed the second day of February 1848 that she is the widow of Smith Schofield that the marriage took place before the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four or will appear on file that her husband died on the eighth day of May 1802.
Susanna Schofield X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
Benjamin N. Loomis justice of the peace.

State of New York
Broome County hi Edward C. Kattel, the county judge of Broome county to hereby certify that I am well and intimately acquainted with the above named Susanna Schofield, and know that from her disability, hardship and bodily infirmity is unable to appear in open court.
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Dated March 18, 1850
Edw. C. Kattel
Judge of Broome County
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Declaration
In order to obtain the certificate of the act of Congress of 2 February 1848. Entitled “ an act making future pensions for surviving widows and soldiers of the revolution”.
State of New York
Broome County }SS:
On this the 11th day of January 1849 personally appeared before me the subscriber, the county judge of Broome County. Susannah Scofield, a resident of the town of Chenango in said county of Broome, aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits  of the provisions made by [word crossed out] the act of Congress, passed on the 2 nd February 1848.  Granting provisions to widows  of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Smith Scofield who was a Revolutionary soldier. That she has received a pension under the Act of the 17th June 1844 at the rate of sixty one dollars and fifty one cents per annum. She further declares that she is a widow. 
Susannah Scofield X her mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written before me
Edw. C. Kattel
County Judge of Broome County
Broome County SS: I certify that the above named applicant is personally known to me 
and that she is the same individual  who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Edward C. Kattel
Judge of Broome County
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2 Certs
1 act 1838 }
1 “     1843 } reported
repr 1st March 1845
66g1
Albany 
New York
Susannah Scofield 
Widow of Smith Schofield
Who was a private and sergeant
In the N. Y. Line.
Inscribed on the roll at the rate of
61 dollars 51 cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March 1843
Certificate of pension issued the
1 st day of Nov. 1845.
And sent to Hon. J.A. Dix
U.S.S.
Act of March 3, 1843
Vol.2 Page 86
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11. 081.
Susanna Scofield 
N.Y.
Suspended
Let. To H.H. Cylento 
Oct 5 ‘44
Act July 7Th 38
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Widow etc.
File No. 19318
Susannah Scofield 
Widow of 
Smith Scofield 
Sergt Rev. War
Act: Feb 29. 48
Index:- Vol. M  Page 194
[illegible]
Rochester, N.Y.
[illegible]
Mr. J. McKelvey
1115 S. St., N.W. city
Ter to
B. Of R.
o py within

June 2/ 94
[Legible paragraph]
94 Aug 7 Let
Mr. Wagstaff
See
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L.S.Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington
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Wid. Rev. War
19.318
Susannah Scofield 
Wid of
Smith Scofield 
Papers 
S true
Chief’s desk
Arm my and NY
Sep 24 1908
U.S. Bureau of pensions.
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(3–169.)
July 10 94
Bureau of pensions.
Application No.
Certificate No.
Name of soldier
Smith Scofield
Co. Revolution.
Information desired.
Gen Dana
Chief O.W. And N. Div.
Please give me
W. J. McKelvey.
Rochester in. Y.
Transcripts of service of above named soldier
D. I. Murphys
D.C.
July 10 94.
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F.S.
Department of the interior
Bureau of pensions
Washington DC
August 7, 1894
Respectfully returned to Mr. J. Wagstaff, board of review. This bureau is unable to furnish the date and place of birth of the within mentioned soldier, the dates of his enlistment and discharge, when and where his widow was born and the date of her death, for the reason that these facts are not stated in any of the widows pension papers. Relative to the words of her family, she stated in her declaration that she had not learning sufficient to keep a family record, and that her said husband never was accustomed to keep records of any description and that she cannot write her name and it is probable [Word crossed out] that she was born at Poundridge, NY as her brother Jared Wood was born at that place, and she was married there. Her brother stated that he knew the soldier was in the service in the years 1779-80-81, but he could not give his specific dates of his assessment or discharge.
The date of her death may possibly be obtained in the office of the honorable third auditor, US treasury department. The number of her certificate.(19318.) the date when issued (Feb. 8, 1849.) and the agency of which paid(New York), should be stated.
Chief O.W.& N. division
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No 11081
Susannah Scofield 
Widow of Smith
NY
Act 7 July 1838
Adm.
4 mo 24 ds. Pri. $ 16.00
9 “    3 Sept             45.51
                                 $61.51
6980
Aomo. Act 3 March 1843
$61.51 per annum 
Con. J A Dix
Senate U States
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of pensions
Washington DC
December 13, 1894
Respectfully returned to Mr. JJ Freeland,
Board of revision, with the information that this bureau is unable to furnish the date and place of birth of the soldier mentioned.

Chief G.W.& N. Division
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Record and Pension office
War Department 
Washington July 7 1894
Respectfully returned to
Mr. C.H. Cherry,
No. 1115 S Street, N.W.
Washington D.C.
with the information that the records of the revolutionary war are filled in the pension office and in the department of state.
Inquiries of this nature should therefore be addressed to the commissioner of pensions and to the Secretary of State Washington DC.
The two cent postage stamp accompanying your request is herewith returned.
ByAuthority of the secretary of war: 
F. C. Guisorll
Colonel US Army chief of office
1115 S. St. N.W.
Washington DC July 6, 1894
Smith Scofield 
(Died)
Rev. War
A.H. Cohemy quest for the information of W. J. McKelvey secretary S. F. S and. Co. Tobacco manufacturing, Exchange St. Rochester, NY service and c. Of this man together with duties of birth and death of his widow Susannah Scofield.
Jul 10 1894
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Richmond and Danville Railroad Company 
Samuel Spencer, F.W. Huiderkoper and Reuben Foster, receivers
Washington D.C.
2 cent stamp attached 
July 6/94
Jacob French, Esq.
Dear Sir,
A friend in Rochester wishes me to get some information for him. Will you kindly procure it and write him accordingly.
His address is “W. J. McKelvey
“ Secretary S. F. Hess & Co.
“ tobacco Manufs.
“Exchange SX”
“Rochester, N.Y.”
He writes that his great grandfather Smith Scofield was a soldier in the revolutionary war. He died May 8, 1803. His widow, Susannah Scofield, applied for a pension April 13, 1844 and was granted one. Now for the information, when and where was he born? Give date or dates of his service,  where and when was his widow was born and date of her death?
The family record of this matter seems to be lost. I will be much obliged to you if you can produce this information or if not, please refer this letter to the proper bureau and write my friend accordingly, or I will do so. Pardon my trespassing on your business. 
I remain, very truly yours,
C.H. Cherry
Address- 1115 8 St. Northwest
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Binghamton Broome Co. N York
Jan 13. 1849
S.L. Edwards, Esq.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you the declaration of a widow pensioner for the purpose of obtaining from your department, including. Papers that will enable her to obtain her pension. 
Will you be kind enough to to forward to me the requested document.
Respect,y yours,
Edw. C. Kattel
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9067
New York
Susanna Schofield
Widow of Smith Schofield
Who was a pensioner under the act of 18
And who died on the 8 May 1803
Of Broome Co. in the State of N.Y.
Who was a Priv. & Sgt. in the Comp.
Commanded by Captain —-of the
——commanded by ——- in 
The NY line for 4 mo 24  priv.
                              9 mo 3 Sgt.
Inscribed on the roll of Albany
At the rate of 61 dollars  51 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836.
Certificate of pension issued the 1st day of March ‘45  and sent to 
Hon.  J.A. Dix
NY Senate
Act July 7 1838
Recorded by S. L. Swann 
Book D Vol. 1 Page 181
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11081 June 16, 1844
NY
Susannah Scofield 
7 July 1838
Hon. JL Edwards 
Comm Pensions
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Washington, June 14 44
Sir,
Enclosed, you will find the declaration and proof of marriage of Susanna Schofield of New York.
I shall write the comptroller of New York for not proof and the  alleged service. As he may be able to furnish. In the meantime, you will find the papers in your file.
I am respectfully, H. H. [illegible]