Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,606, William Blake, Mass.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE                                          
Mass.          

Blake, William
Sarah

NUMBER
W.18,606.

CONTENTS
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8733
New York Roll

William Blake
of Genesee County in the state of New York
who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon of the Massachusetts line, for the term of two years

Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on
the 20th of May 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the 30th of March 1819 and sent to Rosewell Robbs H.M. Rochester NY

Arrears to 4th of March 1819  9 mo 16/31  76.12
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819   48.00
$124.12

{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}

Not enlisted

Stricken off under Act 1 May 1820 Notification sent 8th July 1820 to Saml Lakes[?]  Batavia NY
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Duplicate certificate
issued Aug 10/49 and sent to
T.M. Phillips Present
(illegible) I.G. Auston 4 Augt 52
Augt 17. I S. Fowryend

Reputed
Jany 11/49.

2959.
New York Albany
Sarah Blake.
widow of William Blake
Msr
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private.

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

Certificate of Pension issued the
11 day of Jany 1849
and sent to
Hon H.S. Caiger
Ho of R

Recorded on Roll of Pensioner under act February 2, 1848, Page 10 Vol. 4.
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William Blakes
application

priv William
sworn
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Col Nixon Capt Spurr
Enl 1 March 1777
Discd 20 Jan 1780
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state of New York
Genesee County ss  on this 20th day of May in the year 1818 before me that Subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Genesee and State of New York - personally appears William Blake aged fifty Six years resident in Said county of Genesee and State of New York who having by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval Services of the United States in the revolutionary war"  That he the said William Blake enlisted in the month of May or June in the year 1778 in Pix Kill (Peekskill) in the state of New York in the company commanded by Captain John Spurr in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Thomas Nixon of the Massachusetts line that he continued to serve in the Said company and in the Service of the United States until the Month of January in the year 1780 - when he was discharged from service at the Highlands on the North River in the State of New York that he was in no battle during his Service that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance of his county for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said Services
William Blake
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Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
Ralph Parker Judge

I Ralph Parker one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County Genesee in the State of New York as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Blake did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy.  And I now transmit the procedings (proceedings) and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of War pensions to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress
Ralph Parker Judge

And I hereby further certify that from the oath of L F (illegible) I am satisfied that the said William Blake is in reduced circumstances ad absolutely needs the assistance of the county for his support 
Ralph Parker Judge

Genesee County ss
I hereby certify that the Court of Common Pleas of Genesee County is a Court of Record in the State of New York and that Ralph Parker Esquire was on the 20th day of May in the year 1818 one of the Judges of the said Court and that the official signatures to the declaration and certificates hereunto annexed are his signatures

In witness whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of the said Court the 8th day of June A.D. 1818
S. Cumings Clerk
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William Blake

Exd. 8733
isd. 30 Mar: 1819

Sent
(illegible)

(Written sideways in left margin:)
sworn & subscribed in presence
this 16. day of June 1820
Before me
S. Cumings Clerk of the Com. Pleas
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At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the state of New-York; on the sixteenth day of June of the term of June 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorially exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.

Present, the Hon. John H Jones, Richard Smith, Isaac Wilson & Moses Hayden Judges

GENESEE COUNTY, ss. - On this sixteenth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) William Blake aged fifty eight years, resident of the town of Clarkson (late Murray) in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: -
served one year & six months in Capt Spurr's Company in Col Nixon's Regt. of the Massachusetts Line was discharged in January 1780. and that his declaration was dated the 20th day of May 1818 and his certificate is numbered 8,733  And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.

Inventory or Schedule

Real Estate I have none - In the year 1816. I took an Article of one hundred & twenty acres of Land from LeRoy Bayard & Co at Five Dollars per acre which amounts to $600.. and according to a previous contract the Land was put at six 50/100 Dollars pr. acre amounting to $780. - and Interest about one year amt. $54.00. Total amount due the holders of said Land $834 60/100 Dollars and there is cleared on said lot about 10. acres and a small old log house which I live in with my family - 

Personal Property
1. cow & calf
   {4 year old purchased with my}
   ("   "      "    pension money}
2. sheep & 2 Lambs - 1 hoe 1.10 Gallon Kettle
2. 6 Gallon Kettles - 1 Bake kettle 1. Iron shovel
1. small pot broken - 1. trammel 1. Flat Iron
1. common table & 1 wash Tub - 1 poor old chest
3. do do chairs - 2 old Barrels for meat & flour
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1. cow & calf
   {4 year old purchased with my}
   ("   "      "    pension money}
2. sheep & 2 Lambs - 1 hoe 1.10 Gallon Kettle
2. 6 Gallon Kettles - 1 Bake kettle 1. Iron shovel
1. small pot broken - 1. trammel 1. Flat Iron
1. common table & 1 wash Tub - 1 poor old chest
3. do do chairs - 2 old Barrels for meat & flour
2 small tubs & 2 wooden pails - 3. common plates
2. Earthen bowls - 1 do tea pot
4. cups & saucers - 5. knives & forks
3. spoons & 2 tea spoons - 1 tin pail
2. Spinning wheels old & poor - 1 Loom & apparatus

And the Deponent further says his wearing apparrel (apparel) & bedding for himself and family do not exceed the sum of Twenty five Dollars in value - and that he is by occupation a Farmer, but in consequence of having his leg broken he is a cripple and not able to do any kind of labor - that he has a Wife named Sarah aged fifty four years - and three Children under age, viz.  Benjamin aged 13 years & Amaziah & Rebecca aged 11 years being twins - and that he lives with his son John Blake an unmarried man who takes care of the Deponent and his family and has the care of all his concerns & Deponent says he does not pretend to make any contracts to buy or sell any articles whatever but confides all to his son's management and depends upon him for support
William Blake

Sworn & Subscribed in open court - 
this 16. day of June 1820
Before me
S. Cumings Clerk of Gen Com Pleas
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I, Simeon Cumings clerk of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Genesee, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truely (truly) copied form (from) the record of the said court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is sixty two Dollars and twenty five cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this seventeenth day of June 1820
S. Cumings Clerk of the 
Court for the County of Genesee
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V 3662

Sarah Blake

Nov 20th A.D. 1785
Husb dead
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 Entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows

State of New York}
Monroe County} ss
On this fifth day of December Eighteen hundred & thirty Eight personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas at the City of Rochester in & for the County of Monroe & State of New York Sarah Blake a widow of the State aforesaid in the County of Monroe aged Seventy Two years & two months who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the promise made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 Entitled "An Act granting half pay & pension to certain widows - That she is the widow of William Blake who was a private Soldier in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon - That according to the best of this declarants knowledge & belief the said William Blake enlisted as a Soldier into the American Army sometime in the month of March, Seventeen hundred & Seventy Seven - and that he was returned as a part of the Massachusetts quota of said Army and that he did actually serve in said Army the full Term of three years and was honorably discharged from the Service that he the said Blake before his death drew a pension but under what law he drew a pension this declarant does not recollect

She further declares that she was married to the said William Blake on the twentieth of November Seventeen hundred & Eighty five in the Town of Royalborough afterwards called Durham in the
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in the County of Cumberland in the District of Maine at her father's residence by David Mitchell Esquire then acting as Magistrate of North Yarmouth duly & legally appointed as such.  And she also declares that her husband the aforesaid William Blake died on the first day of June 1821 That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 viz at the time above mentioned and that she has no documentary evidence of the marriage and further that about the year 1810 the said William Blake & this deponent removed from the State of Maine to the State of New York where they resided until the death of the said William Blake & where this Deponent now resides and that she has never intermarried since his death.  
         her
Sarah X Blake
         mark
Subscribed & Sworn in}
 open court before me 5th day of Decb.}
1838 Ephriam Goss Clerk} 

We Henry Ripsom and John Mills residing in the Town of Clarkson Monroe County New York hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Sarah Blake who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe her to be of the age of Seventy two years of age That she is reputed in the neighbourhood (neighborhood) where she resides to have been the lawful wife of William Blake a soldier of the Revolutionary Army - and that we believe she was the lawful wife  That she is now a widow and a woman of good moral character and a person of truth and veracity 
Henry Ripsom
John Mills
Subscribed & sworn this 5th}
say of December 1838}
in open court before me}
Ephriam Goss Clerk
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And the said Court do declare their opinion after investigating the matter that the said Sarah Blake was the lawful wife of William Blake - And that he was a Soldier of the revolution as stated in her declaration - and that she was married to him the said William Blake as she has declared before ethe first day of January 1794 to wit at the time above stated And the Court further certify that Henry Ripson & John Mills - who have signed & sworn to the above certificate are credible persons residing in Town of Clarkson County of Monroe and that their Statement is entitled to credit

I, Ephraim Goss Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Sarah Blake for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office the fifth day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
Ephraim Goss Clerk.
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I Dorcas Davis being of lawful age do testify on oath and say that Willliam Blake was lawfuly (lawfully) joined in Marrage (Marriage) to Sarah Chandler both of Royalsborough now Dunham in the county of Cumberland state of Maine by David Mitchal esq justice of the peace duly appointed of NorthyYarmouth (North Yarmouth) that I was present at the Marrage (Marriage) which took place in the fall of the year of one thousand Seven hundred and Eighty five 
and that the said William Blake and Sarah his wife removed about 1810 as I was informed to the aforemention part of the state of N.york (N. York) where the said Sarah Blake now resides a widow as I have been informed
Dorcus Davis

Cumberland ss   personally appeared the above named Dorcus Davis and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him signed is wholly true before me this 29th day of October 1838 Dainiel Harman Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that the above named Dorcus Davis is a person of truth and veracity whose testimony would be taken in any case whatever   Daniel Harmon Justice of Peace

State of Maine
Cumberland ss
I, Charles Fox, Clerk of the Judicial Courts in & for the County of Cumberland and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Daniel Harmon Esquire is a magistrate, and duly appointed and commissioned to act as Such within and for said County; and that the above Signature purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court the first day of November AD 1838.
Charles Fox Clerk of
the Jud Courts for 
Cumberland County
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State of Maine
County of Cumberland
Town Clerks Office
North Yarmouth
June 29th 1840.

I, Samuel Sweetser, the subscriber, do hereby certify, that it appears by the registry of marriages in the town of North Yarmouth aforesaid, that there is contained the following entry of marriage, towit: "One thousand seven hundred eighty five, November twenty first, were married, William Blake and Sarah Chandler both of the plantation called Royallsboro, by David Mitchell Just. Peace."
"Recorded per David Mitchell Town Clerk."
That it is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, towit, "1785 November 21."

I, Samuel Sweetser, above named deponent say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the town of North Yarmouth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me.

Samuel Sweetser Clerk of the said Town of North Yarmouth.

State of Maine}
County of Cumberland} ss. June 29th 1840.
Sworn to before me
Jacob Mitchell Justice of the Peace.
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2236.
New York - Albany - 

Sarah Blake
widow of William Blake
who was a Private
in the Massachusetts line

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

Certificate of Pension issued the
21st day of December 1843
and sent to N. A Groves
Albian New. York

[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1.   Page 102
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Albany 5852

Sarah Blake
widow of William Blake

who was a pensioner under the Act of March 1818
and who died on the 1. June 1821
of Monroe Co. in the State of n. York
who was a Private in the company commanded
by Captain Spurr of the regt. commanded 
by Cal. Nixon in the Mass.
line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of Albony
at the rate of 80 Dollars (Cents crossed out) per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 13th. day of October 
1840 and sent to Gideon Hard
Albion, N.Y.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1861.  $400.00
Semi=annual allowance ending _______

{Act July 7,
1838}

Recorded by D. Brown Clerk,
Book A.  Vol. 2.  Page 69
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3973
In the matter of Sarah
Blake to obtain Pension
under act passed March
7th 1893
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838

State of New York}
Orleans County ss}  On this 13th day of September 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace of the Village of Albion in said County Sarah Blake a resident of said County aged seventy seven years on the 9th of August last past 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 by the Act of Congress passed on the 3d of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.

That she if the widow of William Blake who was a private soldier in the sixth Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon.  That he the said William Blake before his decease drew a Pension That She this Declarant drew her Pension in the year 1939 or 40th under the act of July 7 1838 as near as this declarant can recollect.  That William Blake her this Declarant Husband as near as this Declarant can recollect drew full pay but to the Pension Rolls for greater certainty this Declarant would refer That she further Declares that she is still a widow  
         her
Sarah X Blake
         mark
Sworn to and subscribed in the}
day and year above written}
before me A Hyde Cole a justice of the peace
Orleans Co N.Y.

I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Sarah Blake, and believe her to be the person described in the above affidavit
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that I saw her make her mark to the above affidavit  She stating she could not write.  
Dated (August crossed our) September 13 1843.
A Hyde Cole J. P.

State of New York}
Orleans County ss.}  Nelson A. Graves being duly sworn says that he resides in the Village of Albion in said County & State.  That he is acquainted with Sarah Blake the above Declarant.  saw her make her mark her mark to the above Declaration: she stating that she could not write - has been acquainted with her for several years knows of her drawing a Pension under the Act of 7th July 1838 he thinks in the spring of 1840 or 41 thinks she drew between $60. & 70 thinks her Husband Wm Blake drew $96. pension which commenced in the year 1818 per annum is acquainted with her character as to credibility says that it is perfectly good & beyond question  Thinks she drew between $60 & 70 per annum under act of 1838
Nelson A Graves
Subscribed and sworn to this]
14th day of September 1843}
before me} A Hyde Cole a justice of the 
                   peace of Orleans Co. NY

State of New York
Orleans County Clerks Office ss I hereby certify A. Hyde Cole Esquire before whom the foregoing declaration affidavits be purport to have been taken, and signed by him, was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and duly authorized to take and subscribe the same.  That his term of office commenced on the 1st day of January 1841 and will expire in four years from that time.  That I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature above written to be genuine Witness my hand and affixed Seal at Albion, this 14th day of September 1843
EG Strong Dep Clerk ofsd Co.
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DECLARATION.

In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution.

STATE OF New York}
Monroe COUNTY} ss.

On this ninth day of November 1848
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Sarah Blake a resident of Clarkson in the county of Monroe State of New York, aged 82 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of William Blake who was a Private in the Massachusetts Continental Line in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of Eighty ($80.) dollars ____ cents, per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1841.  She further declares that she is still a widow.
        her
Sarah X Blake
       mark
In presence of
Wm. B. Borst
Amaziah Blake

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED on the day and year above written, before
Gustavus Clark, Justice of the Peace.

I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Gustavus Clark, Justice of the Peace.

I certify that the reason given by the above named Sarah Blake why she did not write her name, was that she had never learned to write - G. Clark J.P.
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State of New York
Monroe County}
Clerks Office -} ss:  I John C. Nash, Clerk of said County, certify the G. Clark, Esqr. was, at the date of the forgoing certificate of Proof or acknowledgment of the within instrument in writing a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe that the signature to said certificate is Genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of said County, at the City of Rochester, this 20 day of November 1848
John c. Nash
Clerk.
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Declaration for Increase
of Pension. Joint Resolution
July 1t 1868

Sarah Blake wid
of
William Blake

New York Roll
of Pensions act
2d Jly 1848.

Pension Certificate here
with surrendered
Dec & Power of atty
to Jas G. Austin
atty

Washington D.C
July 8th 1852
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STATE PF NEW-YORK,}
MONROE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE.} ss.

I Certify that Gustavus Clark Esquire, before who the annexed affidavit in writing was taken, was, at the time of taking such affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to the Jurat to such affidavit is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, at Rochester, this 3rd day of July A. D. 1852
John Harey Clerk.

(The transcription of the remainder of this page can be found in Fold3 File #11263325.)
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State of New York
County of Monroe ss
On this second day of July, 1852
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in & for said County duly authorized by Law to administer Oaths, Sarah Blake a resident of the town of Clarkson, in the County of Monroe, State of  New York, aged Eighty five years, who being duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Joint Resolution of Congress Relative to application for Pensions approved July 1t 1848.  She declares that she is the Widow of William Blake who was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 1818 at the rate Eight Dollars per month or ninety six dollars per annum.  She further declares that as the Widow of the said William Blake she was pensioned under the act of February 2d, 1848. at the Rate of Eighty dollars per annum. and is now a pensioner at the same Rate under the act 2d Feby 1848.  She further declares that she has not intermarried Since the death of her Said Husband but remains his widow, and that by virtue of the above mentioned Joint resolution She claims a pension under the acts above mentioned at the Rate of
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ninety Six dollars per annum in liew of the amount now allowed her. and She herewith Surrenders her present Pension Certificate & Request, that any new Certificates which may be issued upon this her present application may be delivered to Jas. G. Austin of the City of Washinton D.C. who will transmit the same to me
         her
Sarah X Blake
        mark
In presence of}
Gustavus Clark}
W. H. Finck}
Subscribed to and sworn}
before me this second day of}
July. 1852 by the above named Sarah Blake who is personally known to me, and I certify that the reason she gave for not writing her name, was, she had never learned to write 
Gustavus Clark, Justice of the Peace
In presence of W. H. Finck
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Mrs. Sarah Blake
Act 2d Feby 1848
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Application for a new certificate

State of New York}
Monroe County ss.}  On this 23d. day of July 1849, before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the Said County of Monroe personally appeared Sarah Blake a pensioner of the United States, and widow of William Blake who on her oath declares that she is the same person to whom a Certificate of pension was issued under the act of Congress of 2nd. February 1848. at the rate of Eighty dollars per Annum; That her name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New York, that she received a Certificate of that act under the Signature and Seal of the Secretary of War which Certificate, on the first day of April 1849 was burned; Said certificate being at that time in the Office of Gustavus Clark Esq. situate in the town of Clarkson, Couty of Monroe and State of New York.  The building in which Said Office was located being destroyed on that day by fire.
In presence of
David S. Redman
        her
Sarah X Blake
       mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned.
Gustavus Clark,
Justice of the Peace

I Certify that David S. Redman the witness to the Execution of the above affidavit is a person of credibility.
Gustavus Clark,
Justice of the Peace
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State of New York}
Monroe County Clerks Office} ss.
I, John C. Nash, Clerk of said County, that Gustavus Clark, Esquire, was, at the date of the Certificate to the annexed instrument in writing a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly commissioned, sworn & authorized to act as such Justice - that I am well acquainted with his handwriting & verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is his genuine Signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & affixed the seal of said County, at the City of Rochester, this 30' day of July, AD. 1849.
John C. Nash.
Clerk.
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State of New York}
Monroe County ss.}  Gustavus Clark being by me duly Sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Sarah Blake; that he well knows her to be the same person as described in her foregoing affidavit; and this deponent further says, that he had the Pension certificate of the said Sarah Blake in charge on the first day of April last; that the same was deposited in his office, Situate in the town of Clarkson county of Monroe and State of New York; That the building in which said Office was located was, on that day destroyed by fire together with the said Pension Certificate
Gustavus Clark.
Sworn to and Subscribed this 25}
day of July 1849. before me}
Henry L Smith Justice of the Peace

I hereby Certify that I am acquainted with the above named affiant and know him to be a person of truth and veracity and am also acquainted with the facts stated in the above affidavit and know them to be true 
Henry L Smith Justice of the Peace

State of New York}
Monroe County Clerk's Office} ss  I, John C. Nash, Clerk, of said County, Certify, that Henry S. Smith, Esquire, was, at the date of the forgoing Certificate to the annexed instrument in writing a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly Commissioned, Sworn & authorized to act as such Justice - that I am well acquainted with his handwriting & verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is his genuine Signature  In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County, at the City of Rochester, this 30'. day of July 1849.
John C. Nash.
Clerk
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50

Mrs Sarah Blake
Clarkson
Munroe County
State of New York
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SS.
I Charles Cobb Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that, Daniel Harmon and Jacob Mitchell are magistrates as appears by the papers hereto annexed; that they are duly qualified to act as such; that the commission of the Said Harmon is dated February 19. 1834 and will expire February the 19. 1841. and the commission of the said Mitchell is dated February 4. 1836 and will expire February 4. 1843. and that the following signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State, this twenty fifth day of September Anno Domini 1840.
Charles Cobb Clerk.
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I hear testify and say that I was personally acquainted with Willima Blake of Durham as early as 1784 before the town was incorporated it was then called Royalsborough  I was once with him at his Brothers in Belgrade in the County of Kennebeck (Kennebec) which was the place of his Residence before in Revolutionary war. I was also acquainted with his wife which was Sarah Chandler before his marage (marriage) to the above named Wm Blake I lived in the nabourhood (neighborhood) for near twenty years after their marage (marriage) til (till) he with his family Removed in to the state of New York
John Cushing

Cumberland ss  september (September) 11.1840
personally appeared the above named John Cushing and made oath to the above testimony before me
Durham september (September) 11.1840
Daniel Harmon {justice of the peace
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3973
18 Sept 1843.
Sarah Blake
Act 1863.

$80 per an


N. A. Groves
Albian
N.Y.

(Written sideways on page:)
free

Hon. J. L. Edwards - Comm. of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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In the matter of the application}
of Sarah Blake for Pension under}
the act of Congress Passed March 3d 1843}
 Hon - 
J. L. Edwards
Sir Enclosed is the Declaration of Sarah Blake to obt pension under the act of Congress Passed March 3d 18. Her claim for Pension I think is unquestionable - and her means for support at present are rather scanty - Will you please attend to her case as soon as possible and advise me
Yours
Respectfully
Nelson A. Groves

Albion Orleans County N Y
September 14th 1843
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3662

Sarah Blake

Act July 7. 1838

Married 21. Nov 1785
Husband died 1. June 1821

Col Nixon}
Capt Spurr}  Mass Line


Admitted
Private 2 year $80

Gideon Hard Esqr
Albion
N.Y.
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Thos Washington


3663

Jurat Dec 26

Ny
7 July 38
Sarah Blake



Hon. C.F. Mitchell
HR

(Written sideways on page:)
C F Mitchell
(illegible)
(illegible) J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington
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House of Reps Dec 23d
1838.
Sir
The enclosed papers have been forwarded to me by G. Hard Esq. of Albion - 
You will please examine them as soon as practicable & let me know the result
Yr Obt Svt:
Chs. Furdchill

Hon J. L. Edwards
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J L E - 

Oct 12.1840
Ny
Jruat


(Written sideways on page:)
J. L. Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Albion Oct. 6th 1840

Dear Sir
I now enclose you the additional evidence of Sarah Blake widow of Wm Blake deceased praying a pension.  The original papers were presented & filed in your office some one or two since - This day Mrs Blake provided me with the Enclosed papers
Yours with great Respect,
Gideon Hard

Hon J. L. Edwards
(illegible) 
Albion Orleans Co
N.Y.
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Armonk P. O.
Westchester Co. N.Y.
Aug 6. 1858

Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir
Mrs. Johnson, daughter of William Blake, represents to me that her father William Blake a Revolutionary soldier died about the year 1820 - and that about the year 1856 Joshua Beale Ferris and Seth Quintard made application for a Pension for his services in said war. and that Beale & Quintard of (illegible) Coun: obtained Pension money for the heirs of William Blake decd. and that there were only three heirs and that the Pension
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was divided equally between them, and that each of the heirs received only $15. each.  If you will be so kind as to inform me the amount of Pension money drawn by William Blake or his heirs you will much oblige 
yours most Respectfully
J. L. Townsend
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N. York
Sarah Blake
let to Hon. C. F. Mitchell 6 Jan. '39.

Act. 7. July 1838
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st to
Davis, N. Y.

(F)amily history
M.B.H.
46. Harkin
MBH
wid Blake
M.B.H

Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No. 18606
Sarah Blake
widow of
William Blake
Pri Rev War

Act: Feb 29. 48

Indes: - Vol. A, Page 68

[Arrangement of 1870]

June 1, 1905 - Hi
Mrs. Geo. A. Davis

1905, Sept 29 - Military and (illegible)
to Mrs. G. W. Otis.
Letter in Mch. 7. 170

1906 Apr 9. History to Mrs. L
Wilson,

1907 Mch. 21. Hist. to Mrs. G. A. Davis
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of William Blake, a soldier of the REVOULTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (and his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATED OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
May or June 1778

LENGTH OF SERVICE.
3 years

RANK.
Private

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
John Spurr.
COLONEL.
Thomas Nixon 6th regt

STATE.
Mass

Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at         
  Peekskill, NY.
Date of application for pension, May 20 1818,   
  his claim was allowed
Age at date of application, 56 years
Remarks:  He died June 1. 1821. He married Saran Chandler Nov 24.1786 at Royalsborough Cumberland Co Maine # Children John, Ben, Amaziah and Rebecca (twins.)  She was born Aug 9, 1766, her claim was allowed
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Mrs. George A. Davis,
Mexico,
Oswego Co., N. Y.

Madam:

In replay to your letter dated the 4th instant and received on the 8th, you are wherewith furnished a statement of the military records of William Blake.

The records in this office fail to show the date and place of death of Sarah Chandler Blake, widow's File 16606; for the date of last payment of his pension and the name of the person to whom said payment was paid, apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, Treasury Department, citing the following data: Certificate "3959, issued January 11, 1840, under the Act of February 2, 1848, at the New York --Albany Agency."

Very respectfully,

Commissioner.
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GEO. A. DAVIS
FRUITS--GREEN AND DRIED
MEXICO, N.Y.

(Circular Stamp:)
[illegible] DIV.
MAR
8
1907
[illegible]

STRAWBERRY HILL
Mexico, N.Y.  March 4 1907
Mr. Pension Department
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Your favor of Will you kindly inform me When & Where William Blake a Revolutionary War pensioner died.  He was in Col Nixons Mass Regt and lived in Genesee Co New York when his pension was granted.

Where and When did his wife die?  Her name was Sarah Chandler Blake and and she was a pensioner

Yours Truly,
Mrs. Geo A Davis
Mexico
Oswego Co
N.Y.
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W. E. BLAKE
HAROLD J. WILSON
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1180
BLAKE & WILSON
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ROOMS 306, 307, 308, TAMA BUILDING
BURLINGTON, IOWA,  March 30- 1906
Dep't of the Interior
of Pensions;
[N & N DIV.  FILES]
[APR 3 1906]
Do your records show an application for pension by a William Blake a soldier of the Revolutionary War: If so, will you kindly give me a statement of his military history? He was a resident of Maine but I believe he may have enlisted in Mass.
Any information you can give me will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
(Mrs.) Lucia Blake Wilson
980 Jefferson
Burlington,
Iowa
[U. S.  PENSION OFFICE]
[APR 2 1906]
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3--595.
O. W. AND N. DIVISION.

Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
April 4, 1906
Searched by Gill
Original No.
Certificate No. 
Claimant, 
Soldier, William Blake
Service, Mass. service
Rev. War
Remarks: 
No claim as above except Wid18606.
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(Circular Stamp:)
U S PENSION OFFICE 
[illegible date]
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[ GEO. A. DAVIS]
[FRUITS - GREEN AND DRIED]
[MEXICO, N.Y.]

[MAY 23 1905]

STRAWBERRY HILL
Mexico, N.Y. May 19th 1905

Mr. Pension Department
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:
Your favor of ....Will you please send me the Revolutionary War record of William Blake of Hartland, Vermont.
Yours truly,
Mrs George A Davis
Mexico, Oswego Co. N.Y.