Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,629, Obed Blakley, Conn Continental Mass.
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New York 4709

Obed Blakesley

private

Capt. Chapen V. Webb, Massachusetts and Connecticut
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War

Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on 
the 6 of May 1818.


Certificate of Pension issued the 30th of November 1818
and sent to J.W. Bacon Esq. Auburn New York

Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 3.29/30 mo. $31.73
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 March 1819  $48.00

$79.73

Sheldon

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act 18th March, 1818}

1780 - 3 years

Genoa, Cayuga Co.
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State of New York
Cayuga County NY

On this sixth day of May Eighteen hundred and eighteen before me the subscriber first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga aforesaid personally appeared Obed Blakesley, aged sixty two years, resident in the Town of Genoa in said County who being 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 service of the United States in the revolutionary War." That the said Obed Blakesley enlisted first in the Town of Springfield in the State of Massachusetts at the commencement of the War in a company commanded by Enoch Chapin in the Regiment of Infantry commanded by Lieut. Col. Sheperd for ? months; that after the expiration of his term he enlisted in the Town of Plymouth in the State of Connecticut after the expiration of said term  of ? months in a company commanded by David Smith in Col. Elmore's Regiment of Infantry; that after the expiration of the last mentioned term he enlisted in a company commanded by John Webb in the Regiment of Cavalry under the command of Col. Sheldon for three years; and that after the expiration of the said three years he enlisted in the said town of Plymouth in the said Company commanded by Thomas Patterson in the Regiment of Artillery commanded by Col. Lamb during the War; that he continued to serve in the last mentioned corps until the ninth day of June seventeen hundred and eighty three when he was discharged at the town of West Point in the State
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of New York, that he was in the Battles of Bunker Hill, New York, and Yorktown that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.

Obed Blakesley

Sworn to the 6th day of May 1818 before me

E. Miller


I Elijah Miller first Judge as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Obed Blakesley did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I do now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.

Dated May 6, 1818

E. Miller


Clerks Office Cayuga County ss.
State of New York

I certify that Elijah Miller above named is the first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, and that his name subscribed to the above deposition and to the above certificate is the hand writing of the said Judge.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 8th day of May 1818.

E.T. Throop Clerk
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Obed Blakely





NY
March 1819
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State of New York
Cayuga County ss.

On this 5th day of July 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, viz. the term of July of Common Pleas, Obed Blakely aged  64 years, resident in the town of Genoa  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:

That he enlisted for 8 months under Captain E. Chapin in Col. Shepherd's Regiment in June 1775 
Served his time out and was in the Battle of Bunker Hill discharged at Roxbury. Enlisted under Captain David Smith Company for 9 months in Col. Elmore's Regiment discharged (too light) entered March 9th 1777 under Captain Craft - Col. Thaddeus' Regiment for 3 years was in the Battle of Pound Ridge where he ? the use of his arms at Valentine Hill, Battle of Brandywine, Germantown, discharged at Wethersfield, Conn, 1st March 1780. Entered again April 1780 during the war Captain Patterson company, Col. Green's Regiment at the taking of Cornwallis. Discharged June 1783 No. Certificate 4.709

And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, 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 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securties, 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

And that I do further solemnly swear that my Trade is that of a Blacksmith - that I am not able to work the trade on account of the loss of the use of my arm and that my family consists of my wife Mary 52 years old ? 32 years old Thomas aged 18 years able to support himself Mark aged 16 not able to contribute to his support on account of a tree fallen on him Robert M. aged 14 who will not ever be able to support  himself on account of his arm being broken in the cog Abel seven old Mill? aged nine years

Obed Blakely

Schedule vis.

1 Cow 15.00
7 Sheep 7.00
2 Swine 7.00
1.3 Pail Kettle 2.00
1 Dish Kettle 0.75
1 Tea Kettle  1.50
1 Griddle 0.75
1 Spider 0.50
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$36.00?

Arm ? 30.00
Knives and Forks  0.37 1/2
Crockery     0.75
2 Hoes   0.75
1 fire shovel   0.50
1 pair tongs  0.37 1/2
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$32.75

Obed Blakely

Sworn to, and declared, on the fifth day of July 1820 before me
John Beasley Judge
Cayuga Common Pleas

I James Green clerk of Cayuga County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule hereto annexed, are truly copied 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 the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is 32 dollars and 75 cents.  In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this fifth day of July 1820.

Ernest Sylver  Clerk of the Court for the County of Cayuga
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&1812 Wars Section


August 24, 1927



E.W. Blakely
7948 Rhodes Ave., 1st Apt.
Chicago, Ill.


Sir:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 44629 it appears that Obed Blakely (pensioned as Blakesley) enlisted at Springfield, Massachusetts, in June 1775, served eight of nine months as private in Captain Enoch Chapin's Company, Lieutenant Colonel Shephard's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. 
Soon after, he enlisted at Plymouth, Connecticut and served nine months as private in Captain David Smith's Company, Colonel Elmore's Connecticut Regiment. 
He enlisted March 9, 1777, served as private in Captain John Webb's and Croft's Companies, Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Dragoons, was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Pound Ridge, and was discharged in March 1780. 
He enlisted in April 1780, served as private in Captain Thomas Patten's Company, Colonel Lamb's Regiment of Artillery, was at the taking of Cornwallis and was dis-
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Rev.

(dis)charged June 9, 1783.

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 8, 1818, while a resident of Genoa, Cayuga County, New York, aged sixty-two years.
In 1820 he stated that his family consisted of his wife Mary aged fifty-two years, Olive, Thomas, Mark, Robert M. and Mersa, aged thirty-tow, eighteen,  sixteen, fourteen, and nine years respectively.

Respectfully,

E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner


Date of Declaration - AB
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Elijah Miller Esq.
Judge
Auburn, Cayuga Co.
New-York

Obed Blakesly
last in the New York
line - Revolutionary 
Claim.

found on the roll of 
Col. Sheldon's regiment
dragoons


The judge is desired to 
certify, under the seal
of the court, that he is 
satisfied, either from his
own knowledge, or the 
testimony, on oath, of
disinterested and credible
persons, that the applicant
is in indigent circumstances
and needs the 
support of his country.
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I Elijah Miller first Judge of the County of Cayuga, in the State of New York do certify that I am acquainted with Obed Blakesly the applicant above named and that I am satisfied he is in indigent circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for support.
November 6th 1818

E. Miller
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44629

INVALID
Revy.

File No. 44629

Obed Blakesley
Priv. Rev. War


Act:  18th March 1818

Index:-Vol. 3, Page 49


[Arrangement of 1870]


Nov. 23 96

Draw Both
Philadelphia, Pa. 

Dec. 4 96 statement
to ddraw both
Philadelphia Pa.

1910 Oct. 22 Hist. to Almeda B. Farkel

1915 Nov. 30 Mr. Henry S. Dermott told no claim for widow and given names of persons who inquired as above

1927 - Aug. 24 Hist. to E.W. Blakely, MM
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Admitted


Free



Hon. J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington
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Auburn Cayuga Co. N.Y. Nov. 9, 1818


Sir:

Enclosed I send you again the papers of Obed Blakely (with the additional certificate of his reduced circumstances) to place him upon the Pension Roll.

I am sir,

Your most obedient servant,

J.W. Bacon

Hon. J.C. Calhoun Esq. 
Secretary of War
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Rev.
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Postal Telegraph - Commercial Cables


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Chicago, Ill. April 27th - 27


Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.



Gentlemen:-

I would like very much to have the war record of my great, great, grandfather Mr. Obed Blakely, who enlisted for service in the revolutionary war either in Mass., or Conn., but I think it was from some place in Connecticut.  I do not know for a certainty as to whether Obed was his full name or whether it was "short" for Obediah. Will you please furnish war record or kindly direct me to the proper place to obtain same.  Thank you.

Very respectfully,

E.W. Blakely


E.W. Blakely
7948 Rhodes Ave.,
Chicago, Ill.
1st Apt.
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Stamped


Pension Office

Nov 29 1915
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No. 554 Hudson Ave.
Albany, NY 27 Nov. 1915


Hon. G.M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner of Pensions

Washington:

Dear Sir:

It would appear that Obed Blakeslee a soldier of the Rev. War was granted a pension, certificate #4709, along about 1820, he then residing at Genoa, Cayuga County, N.Y. Application therefore  was made May 6 1818 at which time he was 62 years old.
I write to ask, if from this minutia given, the best  I have, you can give me names and addresses of any person applying for information regarding the said Obed Blakeslee?  If possible I would like also to know if the pension continued for the benefit of soldier's widow after his death, or whether she made application for its continuance?  If so I would much appreciate any information you could give of the said widow.

With thanks for reply,

Very Respectfully yours,
Henry Sage Dermott
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Perry Iowa Oct. 17, 1920


Department of Interior

Can you tell me anything of the services of Obed Blakesly of Connecticut?  He served in the Revolutionary War and was with Arnold at one time.

Thanking you in advance,

I am yours truly,

Almeda B. Harpel
1716 Willis Ave.
Perry, Iowa
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Hospital of the P.E. Church
Front St. and Lehigh Ave.


Dr. Henry Sykes
Superintendent
Office Hours Daily Before 10AM
Wednesdays excepted From 1 to 3 PM
Telephone Number, KN. 71-54

Philadelphia, 11-11-1896

Hon. D. Murphy
U.S. Com Pensions
Dept. Interior

Dear Sir,

Will you kindly furnish me with the following data regarding Obed Blakesley a Revolutionary soldier, enlisted from Connecticut - Lived afterwards in New York state - And drew pension under Act of  1812

Date of his birth
Date of his enlistment
Date of his Injury (if any)
Date of his discharge
Where enlisted from
And especially where did he live after the war? (His New York state address)
The name is variously spelled in old
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Old War & Navy
Nov 16 1896
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Hospital of the P.E. Church
Front St. and Lehigh Ave.


Dr. Henry Sykes
Superintendent
Office Hours Daily Before 10AM
Wednesdays excepted From 1 to 3 PM
Telephone Number, KN. 71-54

Philadelphia,    189

records Blakesley, Blachly, Blackeley, Blakeley, Blatchley, etc. etc.

The name Obed Blakesley appears on Page 641 - of "Adjutant-General Record" - Hartford Conn. 1889
This is a "Record of Connecticut men in wars of Revolution, 1812, and Mexican".
Under heading Conn. men living in New York state, drawing pensions under Act of 1812

Any information you may have would be most thankfully received

Your - 

Arthur W. Booth M.D.
Episcopal Hospital
Philadelphia
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information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.


Dates of Enlistment - Length of Service - Rank - Officers Under Whom Service was Rendered - Captain, Colonel - State (too light)

Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment
Date of application for pension
Residence at date of application
Age at date of application
Remarks:

Mersa

over
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Dr. Arthur Booth who called at the Bureau Nov. 17, 1914.

A descendant States that the last named child was Merza
in the schedule it appears Mersa
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Rev. War Section


November 30, 1915.


Mr. Henry Sage Dermott,
554 Hudson Avenue,
Albany, N.Y.

Sir:

In response to your letter of the 19" instant, relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim Sur. File No. 44,629 of Obed Blakley or Blakesley of Genoa, New York, you are advised that pension was not applied for or allowed to any one as the widow of said soldier.
The only inquiries relative to the above claim were made on November 11, 1896, by Dr. Arthur W. Booth of the Episcopal Hospital, Front Street and Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and on October 17, 1910, by Almeda B. Harpel of 1716 Willis Avenue, Perry, Iowa.

Very respectfully, 

Commissioner