Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W . 16,328, for Henry Livingston, New York
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(3--1776) 
SERVICE New York. Livingston, Henry Jane M. 
NUMBER W. 163,328 
Sol died Jan. 29, 1828 
CONTENTS [blank]
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Reported to Pen. Agent 
see letter 11. April 1840 
Letter to Pen Agt 18 April 1840 
Letter to S. Knapp Pow Agt. 17 September 1840. 

New York 5254
Jane M. Livingston, decd. who was widow of Henry Livingston, decd. 
["who a pensioner under the Act of" is crossed out] 
and who died on the 29th. February 1828 
of Dutchess Co. in the State of N. York who was a Major in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the N.Y. commanded by [blank] in the N. York line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at 
the rate of 150 Dollars - ["Cents" is crossed out] per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. & to terminate the 26th. August 1838. 
Certificate of per annum,Pension issued the 10th day of April 1840 and sent to Edwin G. Livingston, Esqr New York 
["Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending" is all crossed out] 
Payable to Edwin G. Livingston, one of the children & attorney for the other children of said decd. 
Due 26. August 1838 day of her death } $371.33 
Recorded by
{ Act July 7, 1838 } 
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk 
Book A. Vol. 2. Page 87
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This certifies that, according to the Records of the Presbyterian Church in Southeast Putnam County & State of New o, Mr Harry Livingston was married to Miss Jane M. Patterson, on the first day of September 1793 by the Rev. John Minor Pastor of said Church 
Southeast October 29, 1838 [signature:] Robert B. E. McLeod Pastor of Pres. Church in South-East
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Know all men by these presents- that I Charles  P Livingston, one of the children and Heirs of Jane M Livingston deceased widow of Major Henry Livingston deceased - Do hereby constitute and appoint Edwin P Livingston- my Attorney, to receive from James L Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions my share of the pension allowed my said mother. being one seventh part- 
Given under my hand and Seal the 24th day of March in the year 1840 
[signature:] Chas P Livingston 
attest [signature:] Oliver Andrews 
The State of Ohio Geauga County } Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Notary public in and for the County above named the said Charles P. Livingston and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed. Given under my hand & Seal office this 24th day of March 1840. '[signature:] Ira C. Paine Notary Public
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Com. fees $1.50 -
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Know all men by these presents. That we Sidney M. Livingston, Helen P. Livingston, Smith Thompson and Eliza L. his wife, do hereby constitute and appoint Edwin G. Livingston our agent or Attorney for us and each of of [sic] us, to receive from the Commissioner of Pensions at the City of Washington, our and each of our shares of the pension allowed Jane M. Livingston deceased widow of Major Henry Livingston Junior deceased, an officer in the American revolutionary Army. And an acquittance, or discharge for the same to give to the said Commissioner. Given under our hands and seals this Twenty eighth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty- 
[signature:] J. M. Livingston 
[signature:] Helen P. Livingston 
[signature:] Smith Thompson 
[signature:] Eliza L. Thompson 
Witness- [signature:] Chas. L. Mitchell County of Dutchess, for on this first of April, 1840, before me appeared Charles L. MItchell, residing in the town of Po'keepsie [Poughkeepsie] in said County, with whom I am personally acquainted, who being by me duly sworn, deposes, that he resides in the said town of Po'keepsie, that he saw Sydne M. Livingston, Helen P. Livingston, Smith Thompson & Eliz L. Thompson severally execute the above instrument, that he subscribed his name thereto as a witness, and that he knew them to be the persons described in & who executed the said instrument,[illegible] Witness, whereof [illegible words]
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have hereunto set my hand and official seal, the day and year herein above first written. 
[signature:] Joseph H. Jackson, Notary Public. 
[illegible circular seal]
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State of New York SS. Robert Mitchell- being duly sworn ["the" is crossed out] deposeth and saith, That he was well acquainted with Jane M. Livingston deceased widow of Major Henry Livingston, Senior also deceased, and with their children, knew the said Jane M. Livingston died on the twenty sixth day of August, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight 
leaving the following children to wit. Sidney M. Livingston, Jane P. wife of William B. Thomas, Edwin G. Livingston Charles P. Livingston. Helen P. Livingston. Eliza wife of Smith Thompson, and Susan C. Livingston, all and each one being above the age of twenty one years 
[[signature:] Robt. Mitchell 
State New York I Smith Thompson one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States do hereby certify that on the 31st day of March in the year1840 personally appeared before me Robert Mitchell whose name is subscribed to the above deposition. and who being by me duly sworn, deposeth that the facts herein stated are true. and I further certify that from my personal knowledge and acquaintance with the family I have no doubt of the truth of the facts stated in said deposition- [signature:] Smith Thompson
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State of New York SS Henry A Livingston being duly sworn saith. that Henry Livingston Junior late of the Town of Poughkeepsie deceased was his uncle. That he died on the 29th day of February 1828 as appears by the inscription on his tomb stone. That he left Jane M Livingston his widow, who was never afterwards married to any other person. That the said Jane M. Livingston died in the month of August last and he believes on the 26th day of the month. And this deponant further saith that he has examined the family Bible of the said Henry Livingston Junior, and that upon a sheet of paper annexed thereto - containing an entry of the births of his children. and the death of those who died during his life time he finds an entry in the hand writing of the said Henry Livingston Junior of which the following is a true copy " After remaining a widower ten years, on the first day of September 1793 I married Jane McLean Paterson. the second daughter of Matthew Paterson Esqr of the Town of Paterson in Dutchess County" 
And this deponent saith that he is well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Henry Livingston Junior, and that the above entry is in his hand writing. And that he verily believes such entry is true in point of fact [signature:] Henry A Livingston
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Sworn this 1st day of November 1830 [??] Before me Smith Thompson one of the Judges of the Supreme Court U. States }
House of Rep Feby 20. 1829 I do Certify that I am personally acquainted with Henry A Livingston at present a senator on the State of New York. and that he is entitled to Confidence and full credit for any statement [two illegible words] 
[signature:] John J Degraff 
4433 
Jane M. Livingston decd N. Y. 
Hon. Smith Thompson Supreme Court
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April 16, 1831 
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL 
Marjorie E. Fisher
Bayfield
Wisconsin
Dear Madam: 
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 16328, that Henry Livingston was commissioned August 2, 1775, Major of the
Third New York Regiment, War of the Revolution. There are no further particulars in regard to his service. 
He died February 29, 1828, in Poughkeepsie, New York. His age is not stated. He is referred to as Henry Livingston, Junior. 
The soldier married September 1, 1793, Miss Jane McLean Paterson, second daughter of Matthew Patterson, Dutchess County, New York. Their marriage was recorded on the records of the Presbyterian Church of 
South East, Putnam County, New York. It was stated that t the time of this marriage, he had been a widower for ten years. The name of his former wife is not given and there is no reference to children by that marriage. 
His widow, Jane, died August 26, 1838. Her age is not given given.
She was survived by the following children: Sidney M. Livingston: Jane P., wife of William B. Thomas; in 1857, she was aged fifty years and a resident of Poughkeepsie, New York: Edwin G. Livingston, in 1840, residing in New York City: Charles P. Livingston, who in 1840 executed an affidavit in Granger [Geauga] County, Ohio: Helen P. Livingston: Eliza, wife of Smith Thompson: and Susan C. Livingston, who in 1840 executed an affidavit in Schenectady County, New York.
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The pension that was due their mother, Jane M. Livingston, was allowed the above named children. The pension certificate was issued April 10, 1840. 
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Robert or Gilbert Livingston, as described by you, or to Robert Gilbert Livingston or Henry Gilbert Livingston, and the War of 1812 records do not show that a claim for pension was ever made on account of the services of Henry Gilbert Livingston or Henry or Gilbert Livingston. 
Very truly yours 
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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1931 Apr 15- History to Marjorie E Fisher EEL 
Rev WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 16328 
Jane M. Livingston Widow of Henry Livingston Priv. Rev. War 
Act July 7th 1838 
Index : Vol. A , Page 436 
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]
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I CONGRESS. 
The DELEGATES of the UNITED COLONIES of New-Hampshire, Maffachusetts Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the County of New-Castle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina, to Henry Livingston Squire. 
We reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Major of the third Regiment of the New York Forces 
in the Army of the United Colonies, raised for the Defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Major by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as a 
Major And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the Time being of the Army of the United Colonies, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this or a future Congress. Philadelphia August 2d 1775 - 
By Order of the Congress,
[signature:] John Hancock PRESIDENT. 
Attest. [signature:] Thompson Secy
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Maj. Hen. Livingston 3d. Regt. Yonkers [??] La Praine [??] Your letter I presume is the effort of your [scribbled out word] politeness toward an Irish man- I send it back to you, as I have not time for entigism [??] - Let Mr. Robinson be sent to my Camp- I can not indulge him with an enlargement - 
I believe you need not have any apprehensions concerning Col. Easton - he will have Majr. Brown with him whose advice he follows on all occasions- I have not the bad opinion of Easton's spirit, that generally prevails- & I have found him a very active officer here, & very desirous of wiping off the stain on his character- You will be so good as to indulge your officers with a
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little cash- it must be with great economy [??] - for if hard cash fail. our friends the Canadian may grow tired of us - your most obt. servt. with Esteem [signature:] Richd Montgomery
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Henry Livingston W. File 16328 N. Y.
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In Provincial Congress at New York Wednesday August the Second One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy five 
Ordered that Henry Livingston Junr. be apointed [sic] Major of the third Regiment of Troops now raising in this Colony as a part of the Army of the united Colonies, raised for the Defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof 
A true Coph from the MInutes [signature:] John McKesson Secry.
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[note: the left edge is cut off] 

War Dep Pension Office Jan. 27. 1840. 
Sir, I find on an examination of 
___ case of Mrs. Jane Livingston, decd. that the ___ husband the late Major Henry Livingston 
___erved as long as six months, but when the ___g
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See 3d Vol. Sparks's Washington Papers relative to N. York regts. p. 256 - 349 - 377 
Mrs. Jane Livingston's Case
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4433 
Jane M. Livingston, 
$150 per ani 
Act 1838 
N. York Roll. 
Issue a cert. according to this form & send to Edwin G. Livingston Esqr. New York
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WAR DEPARTMENT. 
FIVE YEARS' PENSION. 
I certify, that in conformity with the first section of the act of July 7, 1838, Jane M. Livingston, decd who was widow of Henry Livingston, decd. formerly a Major in the U. States Army, who died on the 29th of February 1828, was 
["on and died on the day of is " is crossed out] 
entitled to receive a ["fiver years" is crossed out] 
pension, at the rate of one Hundred & Fifty dollars ["and cents" is crossed out] per annum commencing on the ["26th August 1841" is crossed out] 
4. March 1820 
["and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death. And" is crossed out] 
but having died on the 26 August 1838, the pension terminated in that day, and is payable to Edwin G. Livingston, [attorney of is crossed out]  one of the children of Jane M. Livingston,
decd and attorney for William B. Thomas, husband of Jane P. Thomas, daughter of ]"June" is crossed out]  said Jane M.  Livingston, Susan C. Livingston, Charles P. Livingston, Sidney M. Livingston ["children of of said Jane" is crossed out] 
and Helen P. Livingston, children of said Jane, and Eliza L. Thompson, wife of Smith Thompson, and daughter of said Jane, deceased. 
Given at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES, this tenth day of April one thousand eight hundred forty ["thirty" is crossed out] 
Secretary of War. 
Examined and Countersigned. } 
["J. L. Edwards" is crossed out] , Commissioner of Pensions.
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children of Jane Livingston widow of Henry Livingston of New York act of July 7. 1838. - 
Power - 
(admitted Correct [??] 
J. D. Woodward Atty
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State of New York, County of Dutchess SS. 
On this 11th day of February 1857 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the  said county personally appeared Jane P. Thomas 

a resident of the town of Poughkeepsie in said County, aged fifty years and made oath according to law that she is directly interested in a claim against the United States for certain arrears of pension, pay, ["half pay for life, extra pay," is crossed out] Bounty Lands, or allowances, supposed to be due to her as one of the heirs of Jane M. Livingston decd who was the widow of Henry Livingston decd who was a Major in the United States army in the 
["New York Militia" is crossed out] 
war of the Revolution and she hereby appoints J. DOUGLASS WOODWARD, Counsellor at Law, of Plattsburgh, N. Y., her Attorney to prosecute such claim and examine all papers and documents in relation thereto, on file in any of the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere, and to receive from the officer authorized to issue the same, a certificate for any arrears or increase of pension, pay, half pay for life, extra pay, Bounty Lands, and allowances to which Deponent may be entitled, from the United States, and to do all other acts and things in and about obtaining such claims which Deponent might or could do, were he personally present at the doing thereof; and she hereby revokes all former powers if any inconsistent with the above, and authorizes her said Attorney to appoint Attorneys, one or more, under him, for any or all the purposes aforesaid, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever Deponent's said Attorney or those appointed under him shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises. In witness whereof the said Deponent has hereunto set her hand and seal the day and year first above written. 
IN THE PRESENCE OF C. K. Corliss 
John Hagabone [??]  } [signature: Jane P. Thomas 

Sworn to, Subscribed and acknowledged, before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I believe the Deponent to be directly interested in the claim above mentioned, and the identical person therein alleged and described, and I have no interest in the result of said claim and am not concerned in its prosecution. 
The [illegible word] of half pay for life [several faded, illegible words] 
[illegible] United States being in the "  
C. H. Corliss Justice Peace. 

State of [blank] County of [blank] SS. I, the subscriber, Clerk of said County, certify that [blank] before whom the above affidavit and Power was sworn and acknowledged on the [blank] day of 185_  was at said time a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified, and that I verily believe his signature above written to be genuine; and I have no interest in the result of the claim to which the foregoing paper relates, and am not concerned in its prosecution. Witness my hand and official seal at [blank] in said County this [blank] day of [blank] 185_ [L. S.]  
[no signature] Clerk.
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Mechanics Bank New York 15th April 1840 
Sir I have received your Letter of the 11th Just relative to the case of Jane M. Livingston deceased, a pensioner under the act of July 7th 1838 at one hundred and fifty Dollars per Annum, requesting me, "on the prosecution of the proper Vouchers to pay the Amount due to Edwin G. Livingston attorney &c". 
Mr Livingston has presented the Pension Certificate issued by the Department in the case, requesting payment thereon to him, refusing to furnish any other Document as Vouchers, 
I would therefore beg the favor of the Department, to inform me, if the original Pension Certificate, together with Mr Livingstons receipt, will be a Sufficient Voucher for me to pay the amount due in this particular case, without the production of Power of Attorney from each of the children as is usual in such cases, 
Very Respectfully your Obt Servt S. Knapp Prist [??]  by Sylvester Spencer chf clk Pension office 
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington
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James L. Edwards Esqr Washington
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New-York April 7. 1840. 
Sir. I herewith send you the names of the children of Mrs. Jane M. Livingston deceased & a power of attorney from them authorizing me to receive the pension allowed. and would thank you to send me the necessary document & authorize me to draw the pension here. Yours Respectfully [signature:] Edwin G. Livingston 
James S. Edwards Esq. |
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James L. Edwards Esqr Washington
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New York April 7th 1840 
Sir Accompanying this letter you will receive the papers you informed me would be necessary to authorize you to issue the pension certificate to draw her money here for the pension allowed the heirs of Mrs Jane Livingston- Yours very Respectfully [signature:] Smith Thompson 
James L. Edwards Esqr.
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Thomas L. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions 
Jan 24 1840 
Commr 
Hon. S. Thompson Sup. Court
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Dear Sir Have you examined the pension papers I left with you some days since, and ascertained whether the Troops enlisted for the expedition against Canada in the year 1775 was for five months only, and be so good as to let me know whether their is any other impediment to granting the pension- 
I would have called upon you to receive your answer, but my time is so taken up in Court, during your office hours that I have not been able to do it. Whenever you wish to see me, I will call some morning before the hour for the meeting of the Court- Yours Respectfully [signature:] Smith Thompson Jany 23. 1849 
James L. Edwards Esqr
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Hon. S. Thompson Judge Supreme Court
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Martha Cornwall 
Alexander Patterson 
Beckman Livingston } Affidavits
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Rev W B Thomas
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Washington 9 Mar 1829 
My Dear Sir It appears that Major Livingston Corpse was enlisted only for 5 months. I will see the agent and ascertain from what record this fact is shewn if so and if he served only 5 ms. nothing can be got under the Law but is may be probable from her brothers recollection that other service may have been performed by him. As his Commission does not limit the time for which he was appointed- I will see you when I return Yours truly [signature:] John J Degraff 
Recd MrsThomas
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Heir of Major Henry Livingston Papers
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Dear Sir, 
Enclosed I have the honor to return to you the papers you sent me relative to the revolutionary services of Major Henry Livingston. W16328 I saw nothing on the records of the services of Major Livingston. I find the name of Col. Henry B. Livingston of the New York line as having resigned on the 13th January 1779 and I find also that Lt Col Henry B Livingston of the New York received his commutation for services after 1780. From the examinations I have made I have no doubt but the first above referred to entry is intended for Major Livingston and that he resigned in January 1779. Your truly [signature:] Francis A. Dickins. 
The Hon. . John J. Degraff House of Representatives. 
[the following note is in the left margin:] 
Mr N B Livingston did resign in 1779 as I have since found out J J Degraff
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The Hon. John J. DeGraff House of Representatives 
Col Livingston Papers
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Know all men by these presents that we William B Thomas and Jane P Thomas his Wife, and Susan C. Livingston, do hereby authorize and empower Edwin G Livingston as an Agent or Attorney for us, and our names respectively, to receive from the Commissioner of pensions at the City of Washington, the shares to us belonging of the pension allowed to Jane M Livingston widow of Henry Livingston Junior deceased, for his service, as Major in the Revolutionary War, and acquittances or receipts for the same to give. 
Given under our hand and Seal this 26th day of March 1840 
[signature:] William B Thomas 
[signature:] Jane P Thomas 
[signature:] Susan C Livingston 
In presence of [signature:] A L Linn 
State of New York city & Cunty of Schenectady SS } 
I certify that on this 26th day of March A D 1840. William B. Thomas & Jane P. Thomas his wife. and Susan C. Livingston to me known as the same persons described in & who executed the foregoing names personally appeared before me and acknowledged the execution of the same [[signature:] A. > Linn First Judge of Schenectady County Courts -
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Bayfield, Wisconsin March 7, 1931 
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. 
-OW [initials?] 
Dear Sir: Have you any record of pension granted to Henry Gilbert Livingston of Castleton, New York (or near Castleton) in the War of 1812? He was born Jan. 26, 1783 and died Apr. 13, 1850, and was married to Hannah Swift on June 1st, 1805. Do your records give the name of any of his family father, mother, rothers or sisters?
Livingston of Castleton, New York (or near Castleton ) in the
Do you have any records from the Revolutionary period pertaining to Robert Gilbert Livingston, Sr., born Kingston New York, Jan. 11, 1713, and died New York City, Oct. 27, 1789? He served in the capacity of Major. Also any of Robert Gilbert Livingston, Jr. born 1749, died 1787 or 1789, and Henry Gilbert Livingston, born 1754? Do these give any information as to children or wives names? } Rev. thou
Thanking you for your consideration, I am,
Very truly yours,
[signature:] Marjorie E. Fisher
Marjorie E. Fisher Re

[circular stamp:] 
U. S. PENSION D OFFICE MAR 10 1931 

Is there any other Henry Gilbert of Revolutionary Period who served as a Major - other than the one born 1754? What information do you have concerning
him?