Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1232, George Brokaw, New Jersey
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New Jersey
Brokaw, George
Jane
R1232
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Order to pay May 22, 1837
Ordered to pay 29 March, 1838
[illegible] Geo. A. Buchanan 20 Feb. 1855
[illegible] March 29/55
Ohio 7999
George Brokaw
of Harrison in the state of Ohio who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Chambers of the Regiment commanded by Co. Martin in the New Jersey [illegible] for 6 1/2 months.
$21.67
Inscribed on the roll of Ohio at the rate of 21 dollars 67 cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3d day of May 1833 and sent to Isaiah Scott.  Cadiz Harrison Co. Ohio. 
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833.  $43.34
Semi-anl allowance ending 4 Sept, 1883  $10.83
Total $54.17
Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Wm. R. Palmer, Clerk
Book E  Vol. 8   Page two
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17.899
7999
George Brokaw
[illegible] for 6 mo. 8/5 days
from 1775
Josiah Scott
Cadiz
Harrison County
Ohio
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Brief in the case of  George Brokaw
County of Harrison in the state of Ohio
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 42 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.
In 1775 
1777
1781
---
Duration of Service.
Years,
Months,
5
1
Days.
15
Rank,
Private
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Gen.
Capt Chambers Col Martin
[illegible]
Officers names not recollected
5. In what battles was he engaged? None
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Springfield, New Jersey
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
Traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.
Richard Cutt
Examining Clerk.
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State of Ohio
Hanson County SS
On this 8th day of October personally appeared before the Judges of the Supreme Court sitting in said Harrison county and state of Ohio.  George Brokaw a resident of the county and state aforesaid aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following dictation in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress papered June 7th 1832.  That he enlisted for  six months about the commencement of the Revolutionary war. The day he does not recollect, in what was called the Flying camp. Ephraim Martin was the colonel of the Regiment.  Chamber was his Captain and 1st, General Jacob Rosengrant, 2nd General Aaron Westbrook.  When he enlisted he lived in Sussex County New Jersey.  He marched from that county to the city of New York, and as he got to the city of New York he state that the British [illegible] Man of War was setting sail and sailed from Staten Island up North River.  As they were sailing the Americans fired on them and it resulted one of our canons [illegible] and killed one of our men.  From there we went to Long Island. From there back to New York. From There to Fort Washington in North River.  From there we went up North River in what was called the White Plains. There we were drawn up for the reinforcement, but we got new orders to march on so I was not in the engagement.  We then crossed the North River and sent down to Fort Lee opposite Fort Washington.  While we were there the British Regiments landed above us in order as I supposed to surround us in Fort Lee it being [illegible] as a narrow piece of land.  Washington then marched all the army up the river into a large field and there he left Colonel Martin with his regiment for the purpose as I supposed for detaining the enemy and drawing them down to Fort Lee.  Colonel Martin marched us in the direction of Fort Lee till we came to a marsh which the british light-horse could not cross.  Then he wheeled and marched us through the marsh and crossed a stream.  And on the same day we came up with main army which was commanded by General Washington. 
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General Washington marched us to Elizabethtown and there he [illegible] us if we would enlist for another tour, but our clothes were worn out and the weather was getting cold and there was very few if any who Enlisted. He (Washington) thus marched us on to New Brunswick in New Jersey and there I was discharged.  I do not think that any of us ever got a written discharge.  The officers of my company were discharged at the same time and we all went home together. 
I again was drafted in the service of the United States in December 1777. I served under Lieutenant Henry Hoover.  He, I thing, was all the officer I had.  I then also lived in Sussex County, New Jersey.  We marched to Woodbridge and lay there one month to guard the county from the company of the British regulars.  I think I did not receive a written discharge.  Sometime after my discharge I moved to Somerset county New Jersey.  I then was drafted in 1781.  I cannot remember the month nor can I remember my officers names.  I was drafted for one half month to guard the country from the [illegible] of the British soldiers that lay in the Staten Island.  If I ever had I have not at this time any documentary evidence of my services.  The following are the answers of the applicant to questions put to him.  I was born in Somerset County New Jersey on the 29th day of March 1753.  I have a record of my age set down in one of my books.  It was taken from my father's family bible. When I first enlisted for five months, I lived in Sussex County New Jersey.  When I was drafted for one month I lived in the same place where I was drafted for only half month.  I lived in Somerset county New Jersey. Since the revolutionary war, I moved back to Sussex County and lived there 7 years.  From there I moved to [illegible] town in Fayette county Pennsylvania and lived there 5 years.  From there I moved to Washington County Pennsylvania and lived there 3 years.  From there I moved to Jefferson County State of Pennsylvania and lived there 6 years.  From there to Harrison county and state last aforesaid where I now live.  I first enlisted for five months, next I was drafted for one month and again I was drafted for one half months.
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The names of the officers were Col. Martin Lee.  Washington was with us part of the time. Capt. Chambers. 1st, Lieutenant Jacob Rosengrant. 2nd, Aaron Westbrook and Lieutenant Henry Hoover.  The names of the Regiment I cannot recollect. 
If I ever received a written discharge from the army I entirely forgot it. And it must be lost for for it was never in my possession.  The names of the persons who can testify as to my character for [illegible] and my services as a soldier of the revolution to whom I have known is my present neighbors are Isaac Berry, Rev. Jacob Coon. Rev. John Rea, John McCollough and Robert McCollough, Judge of the court of common pleas of said Harrison County.  I George Brokaw hereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a pension or an annuity except the present.  And I declare that my name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this day and year aforesaid.
George Brokaw
Before me William Tingley Clerk of said Court.
We, Jacob Croon, a clergyman residing in the county of Harrison and state of Ohio and Robert McCollough residing in the county and state aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Brokaw who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. And we believe him to be seventy eight years of age.  That he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. 
Jacob Coon
Robert McCollough
Sworn to and subscribed in open court Oct 8th A,D, 1832 before me
William Tingley Clerk of said Courts
And the said courts do hereby declare their as opinions after the investigation of the matter. And after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.  And the court further certifies that it appears to them that the Jacob Coon who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman [illegible] in the county of Harrison and state of Ohio and that Robert McCollough who has signed the same is a resident of Harrison County aforesaid and is a credible person. And that their statement is entitled to credit and proof that he [illegible] and marched us through the marsh and crossed a stream.  And on the same day as came up with the main army which was commanded by General Washington. 
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The State of Ohio
Harrison County SS
I William Tingley Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio within and for said Harrison County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Brokaw for a pension. Ant that the foregoing is the opinion of the court aforesaid which with the said papers were by the said Court ordered to be certified as appears of record.  
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Supreme Court at Cadiz this eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. 
William Tingley Clerk of said Supreme Court.
Declaration of George Brokaw 17.899
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June 10th 1777 then was Married
George Brokaw to Jaine Custard
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3rd Section of the act of Congress of the 4 July 1836
Town of Cadiz  County of Harrison
State of Ohio ⎬ SS.
On this 11 day of April A.D. 1855. Personally appeared before me Allen C. Turner Judge of the Probate Court for the County of Harrison and state of Ohio, Mrs Judith Brockaw a resident of New Athens County of Harrison and State of Ohio, aged sixty six years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following
declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the
act of Congress paped July 4, 1836. That she is the Daughter of George Brockaw who was a Revolutionary soldier and a pensioner for many years under the act of 1832. She further declares that her Father the aforesaid George Brockaw died on the 10. August 1842. She the said Judith Brockaw further declares that her mother Jain Brockaw outlived her said father George Brackaw eight years, one month and eighteen days, having died 8th September 1850. Then the said
Judith Brockaw further declares that she has three brothers who are equally entitled to the arrears of pension due
her father George aforesaid. Also to the continuance of pension to her mother Jane during her widowhood.  The names of the brothers are George Brockaw, John Brockaw and Benjamin
Bookow.  She the said Judith Brockaw further declares her said Mother Jane Brockaw never again entered the marriage contract. And that the original Family Record of the said Marriage is hereto attached.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this eleventh day of April A.D. 1855.
Allen C. Turner
Judith Brokaw
Her X mark
Allen C. Turner Probate Judge for Harrison County Ohio
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3rd Section of the act of Congress of the 4 July 1836
Town of Cadiz County of Harrison
State of Ohio  SS.
On this 11 day of April A.D. 1855. Personally appeared before me Allen C. Turner Judge of the Probate Court for the County of Harrison and state of Ohio, Mrs Judith Brockaw a resident of New Athens County of Harrison and State of Ohio, aged sixty six years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following
declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the
act of Congress paped July 4, 1836. That she is the Daughter of George Brockaw who was a Revolutionary soldier and a pensioner for many years under the act of 1832. She further declares that her Father the aforesaid George Brockaw died on the 10. August 1842. She the said Judith Brockaw further declares that her mother Jain Brockaw outlived her said father George Brackaw eight years, one month and eighteen days, having died 8th September 1850. Then the said
Judith Brockaw further declares that she has three brothers who are equally entitled to the arrears of pension due
her father George aforesaid. Also to the continuance of pension to her mother Jane during her widowhood. The names of the brothers are George Brockaw, John Brockaw and Benjamin
Bookow. She the said Judith Brockaw further declares her said Mother Jane Brockaw never again entered the marriage contract. And that the original Family Record of the said Marriage is hereto attached.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this eleventh day of April A.D. 1855.
Allen C. Turner
Judith Brokaw
Her X mark
Allen C. Turner Probate Judge for Harrison County Ohio


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Personally appeared in open Court Charles Patterson Esq. and George A. Buchanan who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and sayeth that they are well acquainted with Judith Brockaw who both made and swore to the foregoing declaration that she is a woman whose testimony is entitled to full credit and further that they believe that she is the daughter of George and Jane Brockaw and that the said George Brockaw was a Revolutionary Soldier and drew a pension for hs services for a number of years.  And further that the paper herewith attached purporting to be the record of the marriage of the said George and Jane Brockaw is in the handwriting of the said George Brockaw.  And the said George A Buchanan further swears that he cut the piece of paper hereunto attached containing the record of the marriage from an old family bible of the said George Brockaw deceased.  And said affiant further says that the said George Brockaw and Jane Brockaw died about the several times as stated in said declaration of said Judith Brockaw
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court before me the eleventh day of April A.D. 1855
George A. Buchanan
Charles Patterson
Allen C. Turner probate judge of H.D.O and the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, based upon the evidence introduced in Court, that the said George Brockaw was a Revolutionary pensioner that he died as stated in and at the time as mentioned in said declaration.  And also that Jane Brockaw was married to the said George Brockaw on the tenth day of June 1777.  And that she died at the time as stated in said declaration and that the applicant the said Judith Brockaw, is on of the children of said George and Jane Brockaw.  And the Court further certify that Doctor George A Buchanan and Charles Patterson Esq. are residents of the County of Harrison.
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And are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.  And they are the identical persons that have signed the foregoing certificate under oath.  
Allen C. Turner Probate Judge of Harrison County Ohio
April 11, 1855
The State of Ohio Harrison County SS
I T. C. Rowles Clerk of the court of common pleas for the county of Harrison and state of Ohio, do hereby certify Allen C. Turner Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate of declaration and affiant was of the state thereof and now is an acting Judge of the Probate court of said county duly commissioned and [illegible] and as such his [illegible] are of full faith and credit.  And this the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at Cadiz this 11th day of April 1855
T. C. Rowles Clerk of the court of common pleas of Harrison county, Ohio
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State of Ohio
New Athens
Harrison County  S.S.
On this day nineteenth of March A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me William Wilson a Justice of the town and County aforesaid, John Love seventy six years of age who being first sworn according to law - doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4, 1835. And the act explanatory of said act passed March 3rd 1837.  That he the said John Love, was well acquainted with George Brockaw, a Revolutionary pensioner who lived for about forty years on the adjoining farm, in Harrison County, state of Ohio.  The said John Love was  acquainted with the handwriting of said George Brockaw and has [illegible] the family record of said George Brockaw and he, the said John Love, declares to the best of his knowledge and belief that on the 10th June 1777 the said George Brockaw did [illegible] County State of New Jersey then and there marry Jane Custard, and further declares they lived together in the lawful hands of matrimony sixty five years.  He further declares that George Brockaw died on the sixth of August 1842 in Harrison County, Ohio.  Was at the funeral of said George Brockaw. He the said John Love declares he was present at the funeral of the widow Jane Brockaw who also died in Harrison Country on the 8th May 1850. And he further declares that said Jane Brockaw did not marry again but died a widow. He the said Love, also declares that the four persons, John, Benjamin, Judith and George Brockaw are the surviving lawful children, heirs, of said George and Jane Brockaw. 
John Love
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of March A.D. 1855 and I do also certify that the above named John Love is a credible witness. 
William Wilson J. P.
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State of Ohio, New Athens, Harrison County, March 19, 1855
On this 19 March 1855 personally appeared before me, William Wilsom a Justice of the peace for the county of Harrison state of Ohio, Edward Hughes, cabinet maker,  Who just being duly sworn according to law, declares that he the said Edward Hughes made the coffins and assisted at the funerals of Ms. Jane Brockaw who died in Harrison County town of New Athens, on the 8th day of May A.D. 1850.  He further declares the said Jane Brockaw was the widow of George Brockaw, a Revolutionary pensioner as he verily believes. 
Edward Hughes
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of March D.D. 1855. And I do also certify that the above Edward Hughes is a credible witness. 
William Wilson J.P.
State of Ohio, New Athens, Harrison County S.S.
The day 19 March 1855 personally appeared before me William Wilson, a Justice of the Peace for said Harrison County aforesaid,  George A Buchanan who being first duly sworn according to law declares that he has no interest in said money by any pledge, mortgage, sale, assignment
or transfer and that he does not know or believes that the same has been so disposed of to any person whatsoever. This deposition has reference in regard to a claim at the the N. J. pension office Washington City - for arrears of pay due to Miss Jane Brockaw the deceased widow or George Brockaw, deceased a Revolutionary pensioner born in New Jersey County of [Sussex and said Buchanan is acting in behalf of the heirs of said Jane Brockaw deceased.
George A. Buchanan
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of March A.D. 1855
William Wilson J.P.
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Know all men by then presents. 
That we George Brockaw, Benjamin Brockaw, Judith Brockaw and John Brockaw of the county of Harrison and State of Ohio have made, ordained, authorized constituted and appointed and by them presents to make, ordain, authorize
constitute and appoint George A. Buchanan of New Athens, 
Harrison County, State of Ohio our true and lawful attorney or agent for us, and in our name and to one use to ask demand recover and receive of L.P. Waldo Esq Commissioner of
Pensions at Washington City District of Columbia, all and every sum or sums of money due at the Pension office to us as the legal heirs and representatives of George Brockaw and Jane Brockaw late of Harrison County deceased as our father George Brockaw was a pensioner for several years previous to his
death which occurred in 1842.  And our mother is by Law is entitled to a continuance of the half pay Ticket which he died without receiving eight years one month and eighteen days a widow in arrears that may be due. In witness whereof we have
hereunto set of hands & seals
H Mark X
George Brokaw (Seal)
Benjamin Brokaw 
by his attorney, Daniel Brokaw (Seal)
Her Mark X 
Judith Brokaw (Seal)
John Brokaw (Seal)
[Illegible]
Wm Wilson 
New Athens Harrison County, Ohio 

The state of Ohio
Harrison County
Before me Wm. Wilsom a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared the above named George Brokaw, Benjamin Brokaw by his attorney, David Brokaw, Judith Brokaw and
John Brokaw and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the
above power of attorney to be their voluntary act and [Illegible] this 22 day of March A.D. 1855
Wm. Wilson, J.P.
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To 
L. P. Waldo Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

The State of Ohio Harrison County SS
I, T. C. Rowels Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Harrison & State of Ohio do certify that William Wilson Esq. whose name is subscribed to the within certificate of Depositions and Power of Attorney was at the date thereof and now is an
acting Justice of the Peace duly commissioned
and qualified and as such his acts are of full
faith and credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Cadiz this 22nd day of March A D 1855.
T. C. Rowles Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas of said Harrison County Ohio
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June 11, 1938
Mr. M. P. McKinley
12428 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio

[illegible]
George Brokaw - R. 1232

Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.1232, based upon the military service in that war of George Brokaw.

George Brokaw was born March 29, 1755, in Somerset County, New Jersey. The names of his parents are not stated.

While residing in Sussex County, New Jersey, George Brokaw enlisted at the commencement of the Revolutionary War and served
five months as a private in Captain Chambers' Company, Colonel Ephraim Martin's New Jersey Regiment: he enlisted in December,
1777, and served one month under Lieutenant Henry Meyer in the New Jersey troops; he moved to Somerset County, New Jersey,
enlisted there sometime in 1781 and served two weeks, exact dates and names of officers not given.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 8, 1832, while residing in Harrison County, Ohio.

He died June 27, 1842, in Harrison County, Ohio.

The soldier married June 10, 1777, in Sussex County, New Jersey, Jaine or Jane Custard. She died September 8, 1850.

In 1855, the surviving children of George and Jane Brokaw were Judith, age sixty-six years and the wife of Daniel T Brokaw a [illegible], John Brokaw, George Brokaw and Benjamin Brokaw.  All four were living in the vicinity of Harrison County, Ohio. The ages of the sons are not given and no names of other children are shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. Heller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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1914 Jan 16 Hist. to Miss Galen Brokaw
1923 - April 25  - Family data to Hon. C. Ellis Moore for ladies in his hometown.
See letter and carbon copy of reply C. l S40583 of Wm Todd  MM NJ
1923 - Dec 27 History to Mrs. Mary A. Stone Wm HT
1931 - June 25 History to Mrs. E.R [illegible] Etes
1934 - April 3 History to Lillian A. Peeles - [illegible] - Etes
1935 - March 23 Mrs. E. R. [illegible] informed [illegible] sent her in only one [illegible] - MLB
1938 - June 11  History to M. P. McKinley - Letter to Vets Admns [illegible] for soldiers

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1232
P.O. Jane Brockaw Widow of George
Service:
Enlisted:__, 18
Discharged:__, 18
Application Filed:__, 18
Alleges:
Re-Enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O. 
__Recognized  __Contract
__Cert. of Dis. Searched for __, 18
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(Seal)  New Athens, Ohio June 16

FREE

Jane Brockaw
George - Ohio [illegible] 1856
Honorable L.P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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[illegible]
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Wait for the bible.
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(Left Side)
George Brokaw died 27 June, 1842.
Arrears paid to Jane Brokaw, his widow.
July 7, 1855
[illegible] Jamison
Auditor

(Right Side)
Pension Office
July 7, 1855
Sir,
Please inform me to whom the arrears of George Brockaw's pension (act of 1832, Ohio) were paid.
Very respectfully
S. Cole
[illegible]
R. J. Arkinson Esq.
[illegible]
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Cadiz May 4th 1833
At the request of Dr George A Buchan and
one of the heirs of Jane Brokaw late of Harrison County Ohio, and I have this day been appointed Administrator of the estate of Jane Brokaw late of Harrison county, Ohio and in   pursuance of your letter to Dr Buchanan I here transmit to you a certificate of the Judge of the probate court as to my appointment and the amount of my official bond. Let me hear from you at your earliest convenience. 
Yours [illegible]
Josiah Scott
L. P. Waldo Esq.
Court of Pensions
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George Brockaw died August 6, 1842
Jane Brockaw died May 8 1850 
Married June 1777

John Brockaw, Benjamin Brockaw, Judith
Brockaw,  George Brockaw

John Love, Edward Hughes (made the Coffin)
George A Buchanan 
Chas Patterson Witnesses
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George Brockaw
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
George Brokaw Harrison, Ohio which require
further proof or explanation.
1. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes

V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? no

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no

XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath,
certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For_____ year_____months, and _____days, I served as a_____ For _____months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the
officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
in the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit. 

QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company , and line to which he belonged.  
The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.

QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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May 18 / 55
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Pension Office
May 18 1855
Sir
If the children of Jane Brockaw deceased of Ohio are unwilling that any arrears of pension due her at her death shall be paid to Mr. Scott who has been appointed administrator, his letter of administration must be revised and someone else appointed in his stead.
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Josiah Scott
May 11 / 33
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Pension Office
May 11, 1855

Sir
The children of Jane Brockaw deceased widow of George of Ohio have furnished evidence to show that her husband died on the 6th of August 1842, but they proved before that when the arrears of his pension were paid to her they proved that he died on the 27th of June 1842.  When did he die? 
I believe that the by the family received should be sent to the office for inspection. And that some explanation should be made to when, why Jane Brockaw did not apply for a pension in her lifetime. 
Josiah Scott, Esq.
Cadiz, Ohio
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George A. Buchanan
June 8 / 55
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Pension Office,
June 8, 1855
Sir,
The requirements of my letter of the 11th of May are complied with before the claim of
the surviving children of Jane Brokaw, widow
of Genge, last, to Josiah Scott Esq, must be complied with before the claim of the surviving children of Jane Brockaw, widow of George, can be allowed. 
I required, among other things that the whole of the private record should be transmitted to this office for inspection

Very respectfully
&c.
George A Buchanan, Esq.
New Athens
Harrison Co
Ohio
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To the Honorable 
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
District of Columbia
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Honorable
Commissioner of Pensions

New other Harrison County Ohio
11th Feb 1855.
l
Dear Sir
Let me beg of you examine for me the account of pensions paid from "/42 to 1850. Mr George Brockaw drew a pension regularly until his death in "/42 and since that time it has ceased. His widow Jane Brockaw died in 1850 out living her husband 8 years one month & 18 days. I now for my friend Mrs Judith Brockaw of this Town request of you to know if the pension should not have been continued
while the widow lived. It amounted to 25 dollars per annum and was always
paid in [illegible].  My friend Mrs Brockaw is a Daughter of George Brockaw and for seven years and upwards took great care of the widow (her mother) Let me beg of you give this matter your earliest attention and let
me know if the 8 years pension can not be obtained. Please direct your letter to Dr Geo. A. Buchanan New Athens Harrison County Ohio.
With the hope of soon hearing favorably from you I remain dear Sir with sentiments of the Highest Esteem your very humble svt. 
Geo. A. Buchanan
for Mrs Judith Brockaw
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Hon L.P. Waldo
New Athens Harrison County
Ohio 27 May 1855.
Dear Sir,
inconsin with the Heirs of Mrs Jane Brockaw find they are are now willing that W. Sott may receive the pension [illegible]
You request [illegible] the date of George
Brockaw's death.  it was [illegible] 1842
not in August his tomb stone illegible] the record on that day, no record was kept by the family of his death. John Love swore to the best of his knowledge to the tenth of August and Mrs Judith Brockaw to the ninth of August They were both mistaken.
[illegible] .... 1850. The coffin charged for Mrs. Jane Brockaw the widow of George, deceased you say [illegible] not Jane Brockaw made application during her lifetime.  Mrs. Brockaw was 87 years of age at her death and was blind and did not know or understand anything regarding a widow having right of a pension her widowhood was 8 years ten months and seven days.  I remain very respectfully your servant.
George A. Buchanan
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To
Honorable L. P. Waldo
Washington
D. C.
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New Athens, Harrison County 
Ohio June 15th 1855

Honorable
L.P. Waldo

Dear Sir. 
Your favour of the 8th August was duly received.  In reply I have to inform you the family bible of Mr. George Brockaw is five miles from here and as I have an opportunity, I will get the necessary paper to which you refer and deliver it to you.  I remain very respectfully your very obedient servant
George A. Buchanan
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George Brokraw died 27 June 1842 paid in full. 

April 19/1855
RJ Atkinson Auditor

Pension Office April 19 1855
Sir
Please inform me the date of the last payment to George Brockaw, Act 1832 $21.47 a year.
Ohio
R. J. Atkinson Esq.
Ohio Auditor
Very respectfully
S Cole
Chief Clerk Pension Office
Triplett
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Sir
North Western Bank of [illegible]
May 18 1837
Sir
I enclose for your inspection pension vouchers of George Brokaw of Harrison County Ohio.
Pensions under act 7 June ´32 at $21.67 per annum claiming his pension for eighteen
month from 4th September 1835
I am
Yours respectfully
Arch Moody Pension Agt
for [illegible] Brokaw
J L Edwards Esq.
Com of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
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Honorable L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Honorable L. P. Waldo
New athers Harrison County
Ohio 22 May 1855
Dear Sir
Your letter of the 11. Just was handed to me yesterday in Cadiz by Mr Josiah Scott
& it shall be attended to, as soon as one of the heirs [illegible]. They all wish me to administer on their mother's estate, and I shall do so. Mr Daniel Brockaw married Judith his cousin and is the husband of one of the heirs. It was not the wish of any of them, that Mr. Scott should administer. 

I remain very Respectfully
your obedient Servant
Geo. A. Buchanan
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FREE
For Mail
(Seal) New Athens, Ohio
George Brokaw
Ohio 1832
L.P. Waldo Esq.
Department of the [illegible]
Pension Office
Washington City
D.C.
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New Athens, Harrison County Ohio
1 March 1855
L.P. Waldo Esq.
Dear Sir.
Yours of 20 [illegible] came duly to hand for which accept my thanks.  I have in answer to yours to inform you that Mr. George Brockaw (a Revolutionary Soldier) was married on the 10th June 1777 to Jane Custard and that said George received a pension for many years.  That he died August 10 or 12 1842 which will more fully appear by the stoppage of his pension at your office leaving his relic or widow Jane Brockaw who died also on the 8th September 1850 making eight years one month and eighteen days after her husband.  I have just seen the family record in W. George Brockaw's own handwriting proving the fact of the oath of the marriage.  The heirs living are Judith Brockaw, John Brockaw, George Brockaw and Benjamin Brockaw. And they live in this immediate neighborhood.  Mrs. Judith Brockaw for whom I now write to you is in reduced circumstances, and took great care of her mother after her father's death.  I believe it is the wish of all the heirs that Judith should receive all that may be due her parents to reward her for her services.  Mrs. Judith Brockaw married a man of the name of Daniel L. Brockaw and therefore  did not change her name.  Please let me hear from you as soon as your commission will permit.  Direct if you please to George a. Buchanan M.D. New Athens, Harrison County, Ohio.  And much oblige.  Your obliged friend and humble servant.
George A. Buchanan
For Judith Brockaw
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Pension Agency
Mr. M. Bank of Virginia
Wheeling March 23d 1898

Dear Sir.
I enclose for your inspection. Vouchers of
George Brokaw, Act 7 June 32 - 12ms
I am
yours very respectfully
A Woods
[illegible]
Mr. [illegible] Browne
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FREE
Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

(Seal)
New Athens, Ohio
May [illegible]
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Parkinson
Brokaw
Mar - 9

Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington City
Josiah Scott
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Sir
All your communications you will please to direct to Cadiz Harrison County Ohio his as both the applicants live near Cadiz.
Yours Respectfully 
Josiah Scott
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(Seal) Disbursing Office Received Jan 12, 1914 Bureau of Pensions

204 E. Main Street
Portland Ind.
Jam 8, 1913

Commissioner of pensions. Trenton, New Jersey
Dear Sir.  Have you on the records any person by the name of George Brokaw who fought in the Revolutionary War during the years of 1776 and 1777 acting as a private in Captain Peter D. Broom's company 2nd Battalion Somerset New Jersey?  Any information will be highly appreciated. Thanking you in advance for your trouble I remain 
Respectfully yours
Miss Galen Brokaw
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(Seal) Pension Office Feb 17, 1923 S.
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U. S. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir.
We wish very much to have data concerning George Brokaw a Revolutionary Soldier.  Probably from New Jersey, Later, Harrison County, Ohio.   Said to be on U. S. Pension Rolls 1835.  
We shall be grateful for information and will gladly send necessary fee.
Very respectfully yours.
Mary A. Stone
Organizing Regent, D. A. R.
Cambridge, Ohio
Feb 15, 1923
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Mount Vernon, Iowa, 5/12 /31.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir,

Please give me pension record of George Brokaw of Belmont Co. Ohio a soldier of the American Revolution who married Jane Custer home N.J.
Also, the pension record of William Paul of Linn Co. Iowa, who served in Capt. Strickler's Co. Va. Militia
Respectfully,
Mrs. E. R. Needles.

Married Jane Lock
Rockingham, Co. Va.
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Portland
Oregon
March 14, 1934
Commissioner of Pensions

Have you any record of a Christian Young, 
German nationality serving in the Revolutionary War.  He raised his family in Sussex, Co. N. J. also of George Brokaw, born about 1759 in Somerset Co. N. J.  and died in
Harrison or Belmont Co. Ohio, serving in Revolutionary War
Resp'y
Lillian A. Peeler
7623-S.E. Hawthorne Blvd
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Mt. Vernon, Iowa, 3-14-1935.
Veterans Administration
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Acting Commissioner, 
The records of the Adjutant General's office,
War Department, show that one George Brokaw served in the Revolutionary War as a private in Capt. Peter D. Vroom's Company, and Battalion (Somerset) New Jersey Militia, Colonel Abraham [illegible] Battalion. He served 26 days from Nov. 19 to Dec. 14, 1776. He also served in 1777 in the same company in Colonel Vandike´s Battalion, 2nd (Somerset) New Jersey Militia, in the Brigade of Honorable General Heard, He joined the company March 27 and was discharged April 3, 1777, and the payroll was dated at Milston.
For D.A.R. purposes I desire to know if this
is the same George Brokaw, born March 29, 1755 in Somerset Co., New Jersey, and whose pension claim R. 1232 was granted in Oct. 1832 while residing in Harrison Co. Ohio, and who died June 27, 1842 in the same county
Respectfully,
Mrs. E. R. Needles
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In reply to your request of ___received ____for a statement of the military history of George Brokaw a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
-At the wars onset at the start
-Dec. 1777
1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE
-5 months
-1 month
-1/2 month
RANK
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN
-Chambers
-H. Henry Hoover
Officers not recollected
COLONEL.
-Ephraim Martin
STATE
-N.J. 
-[illegible]

Battles engaged in, _
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _ [illegible]
N.J. 3rd Somerset Co. N.J.
Date of application for pension, - Oct 8, 1832 _ [illegible]
Residence at date of application, _ Harrison Co. Ohio
Age at date of application_ Born March 29, 1755 in Somerset County N.J. 
Remarks_ Soldier married Sussex Co. N. J. June 10, 1777 Jane Custard
He died Aug 10 1842 She died Sept. 8, 1850 in New Athens Harrison Co. Ohio. Four children survived in 1855. George, John, Benjamin & Judith [illegible] married T. Brokaw. 
Respectfully, 
Commissioner
N.J. Office note: [illegible]
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June 11, 1939
BA-J/[illegible]: MLB

Mr. M. P. McKinley
[illegible] Saint Clair Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Brokaw, who was born in 1755, served in the New Jersey troops, also information in regard to his sons, especially Benjamin, and the Civil war record of William brokaw. 

The Revolutionary War record of one George Brokaw, only, has been found. That record is furnished you herewith.
Your letter has been referred to the proper official for reply in regard to William Brokaw, the Civil War soldier.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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March 23, 1935

GEORGE BROKAW
R. 1232
BA-J/MLB

Mrs. E. R. Needles
Mount Vernon
Iowa

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter of March 14, in which you request information as to whether George Broker who served as private in Captain Peter D. Vroom's company, 2nd Battalion (Somerset ) New Jersey militia, Colonel Abraham Quick's and Vandike's battalions, is identical with the George Brokaw whose pension claim, was granted in October, 1832 (R.1232), while residing in Harrison County, Ohio, and who died June 27, 1842.

The record which was furnished you June 25, 1931 (R.1232) was that of the only soldier named George Broker found in the
Revolutionary War records of this office, and the papers in that claim do not state that the soldier rendered the service quoted
by you, hence, there is no way to determine whether or not they are one and the same soldier.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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April 3, 1934

BA-J/EEL
George Brokaw-R.1233

Lillian A. Peeler
7623 S. E. Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

Dear Madam:
(Note) Searched by MLB
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Christian Young and George Brokaw, both of New Jersey, soldiers of
the Revolutionary War.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and no record found of a claim for pension or bounty land having been made to the United States based upon the military service of a Christian Young, as described by you. Such claims are the source of the Revolutionary War data furnished by this office.
It is suggested that as a possible means of obtaining information in regard to the military service of soldiers of that war, you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, who is the custodian of military records.
The record of George Brokaw has been found and his history is furnished herein as obtained from papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.1232, based upon his military service in that war.
George Brokaw was born March 29, 1755, in Somerset County, New Jersey. The names of his parents are not shown in the papers in
the pension claim.
While residing in Sussex County, New Jersey, George Brokaw enlisted at the commencement of the Revolutionary War and served five
months as a private in Captain Chambers' Company, Colonel Ephraim Martin's New Jersey Regiment; he enlisted in December, 1777, and served one month under Lieutenant Henry Never in the New Jersey Troops: he moved to Somerset County, New Jersey, enlisted there sometime in 1781, and served two weeks, exact dates and officers' names not given.
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George Brokaw was allowed pension on his application executed October 8, 1832, while residing in Harrison County, Ohio.
He died June 27, 1842, in said Harrison County, Ohio.
The soldier married June 10, 1777, in Sussex County, New Jersey, Jane or Jaine Custard. She died September 8, 1850.
In 1855, their surviving children were: Judith, then aged sixty-six years and the wife of Daniel T. Brokaw, a cousin; John Brokaw; George Brokaw; and Benjamin Brokaw: All four were living in the vicinity of New Athens, Harrison County, Ohio.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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June 25, 1931
Rev.& 1813 Wars Section
k-L

Mrs. W. R. Needles
Mount Vernon
Iowa

Dear Madam:


You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.1232, that George Brown was born March
29, 1755, in Somerset County, New Jersey,
While residing in Sussex County, New Jersey, he enlisted at the commencement of the Revolutionary War and served five months as a
private in Captain Chambers' Company, Colonel Ephraim Martin's New Jersey Regiment.

He enlisted in December, 1777, and served one month under Lieutenant Henry Hoover.
He moved to Somerset County, New Jersey, enlisted there in 1781, and served two weeks, exact dates and officers names not given.

After the Revolutionary War, he returned to Sussex County, New Jersey, where he lived for seven years: then moved to Fayette County, 
Pennsylvania, and lived six years; thence to Jefferson County, Ohio and lived six years, and thence to Harrison County, Ohio. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 8, 1832, while residing in Harrison County, Ohio.

He died June 27, 1842, in Harrison County, Ohio.

The soldier married June 10, 1777, in Sussex County, New Jersey Jane or Jaine Custard.  

She died September 8, 1850.

May 1850 is also given as her date of death but as a witness said he made the coffin in
September for her. I used that date
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In 1855, their surviving children were: Judith, then aged sixty-six years and the wife of Daniel T. Brokaw, a cousin; John Brokaw; George Brokaw; and Benjamin Brokaw, all living in the vicinity of New Athens, Harrison County, Ohio.

The Revolutionary War records of this bureau do not show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of William Paul.

Very truly yours
E.W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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Jane Brockaw 
Geo - Ohio - 1836

To the Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington
D. C.
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Jane Brockaw 
Geo - Ohio - 1836

To the Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington
D. C.
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Widow Application for a pension
Geo Brokaw 
Ohio - 1836

To the Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D. C.
FREE
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Jane Brockaw 
Geo - Ohio - 1836

To the Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington
D. C.
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New Athens Harrison County
Ohio  June 27th 1855

Honorable
L.P. Waldo

Dear Sir. 

In regard to the 
[illegible]
[illegible]

I remain very respectfully
Your [illegible] servant. 
Geo A. Buchanan

P.S. They deny their mother ever having [illegible]
[illegible]
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FREE
To The Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D. C. 

Cole
(Seal) New Athens, Ohio
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L. P. Waldo Esq. 
New Athens, Harrison County Ohio
13 April 1855
Dear Sir.
In answer to yours of 29th March, I have sent you from Cadiz, Mrs. Judith Brockaw´s declaration.  And the original family record of George Brockaw deceased her Father. [illegible]  all [illegible] arranged and found by the same gentlemen who obtained the pension some years ago for George Brockaw. 
I also sent you their application for land warrants, my own, Joshua [illegible] and Edward Van Morris which I feel [illegible] will meet with you attention at your convenient time. 
I remain very respectfully 
Your obedient servant
George A. Buchanan
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George Brokaw
Ohio, ad 1832

FREE
To The Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D. C. 

Cole
(Seal) New Athens, Ohio
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To the Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Sear Sir.
Enclosed you have the necessary vouchers as regards the claim of the heirs of George and Jane Brockaw to arrears of pension.  It appears Beorge Brockaw was born March 29, 1755 and was 21 years old at the declaration of independence and 22 years when he [illegible] 1777. To obtain a pension at all, his testimony must have been very accurate.  I have been at considerable pains to get the affair arranged, [illegible] and I trust you will find it [illegible].
I send you a power of attorney also confiding in you integrity. And beg your [illegible] answer with [illegible] services to yourself. 
I remain with sentiments of the highest esteem. Your devoted servant.
G. A. Buchanan
P.S.
[illegible]
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New Athens Harrison County
Ohio May 12, 1855.

Honorable
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of pensions

Dear Sir. 
according to your order [illegible] administration have been taking out in the Estate of Jane  Brockaw deceased the
widow of Geo Brockaw a Revolutionary soldier. I enquired of Josiah Scott Esq and Lawyer, and he advised me that I was not the proper person, to administer, as I had done all the writing to putting the claim [illegible]. Daniel Brockaw (the husband of Judith Brokaw the Daughter of Geo. and Jane Brokaw) and myself [illegible] in the [illegible] for 8 dollars at Cadiz [illegible] town.  Filed on the record 4 May, "55 [illegible] of pension that I am [illegible] the administration the proper person to receive the arrears of pension as the heirs
will be [illegible] count on the receiving and paying  over the fund in the [illegible] , and as you know the [illegible] of all money [illegible]  the heirs [illegible]  on file in your office. 

I remain very respectfully your very obedient servant
Geo. A. Buchanan

Josiah Scott Esq.
in the administration

P. S.
Please acknowledge the receipt of the following application for Bounty Lands.
Geo. A. Buchanan, Edward [illegible] , Josiah [illegible], George Brockaw & James Patterson
Yours
Geo. A. Buchanan
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The State of Ohio Harrison County
Probate Court
The following appears of Record in said court to wit;
Probate Court May 4th 1855 In the matter of Jane Brokaw's Estate.
On motion the court appoint Josiah Scott Esq. administrator on the estate of Jane Brokaw late of Harrison County, Ohio deceased.  and also hereby appoint James Stewart, Robert Lyons and John Beall appraisers.  it is ordered by the court that said Josiah Scott Esq. give bon in the sum of eight hundred dollars with Daniel Brokaw & George A. Brokaw and as 

conditioned according to law; and thereupon the said Josiah Scott Esq. appeared in court and accepted said appointment and gave Bond accordingly. 
Allen C. Turner, Probate Judge
The State of Ohio Harrison County Probate Court.
I Allen C. Turner Probate Judge within and for said county of Harrison do hereby certify that the above writing is a true and correct transcript taken from the journal record of said cour.  In Testimony wherefore I have hereunder subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at Cadiz this 4th day of May A.D. 1855.
Allen C. Turner
Probate Judge