Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16805, John Addoms, Continental. (N. Y.)
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(3-1776)

SERVICE Continental, (N.Y.)

Addoms John or Addams
Mary

NUMBER W.16805

CONTENTS
res at enl New York City
d. June 8, 1823 at Plattsburgh, N.Y.
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Being considerably advanced in life I cannot expect to continue here long, but being in healthy body and of Sound disposing mind & feeling happy in God through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ & a Sun[?] hope of happiness begins this world at the same time I feel for my dear Children, thus far I make this my last Will & Testament in their behalf. 
According to the last Will & Testament of my beloved husband John Addoms who is now deceased, one article of Said Will is as follows Viz. "Article 9th I bequeath to my beloved Wife Mary Addoms all my household furniture of every description, also after my estate [is crossed out] shall be fully settled according to the foregoing articles of this will, the overflow of my property if any there be I bequeath to my beloved wife to be at her disposal, and I direct my Executors to pay [illegible, paper folded] mony [money] (if any thus be) to my beloved wife as soon as possible after the estate is Settled".
My dear husbands estate not being as yet fully settled it cannot as yet be ascertained have much mony [money] will be coming to me. The morg [mortgage] the household furniture I have already disposed of, but expecting that Something will be coming to me I make the following bequests to my dear children Viz. I Bequeath to each of my daughters Viz Mary Reeve
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Phebe Barlow Sally Hagar Harriet Boardman and my daughter in law Harriet Addoms half a dozen silver tea spoons, to be delivered to each of them by my executors (having been named)as soon as may be consistent, the remainder of said money if any I further direct my executor to give and lay over to my said children above named to be divided amongst them according as my said executors shall judge in their opinion thy most need. 
I have given into the hands of my executors having the named all my property of every description in Trust to be disposed of according to the foregoing will
I also hereby nominate my son John Townsend Addoms, my son in law Luther Hagar my executors to this my last Will & Testament or the survivors of them
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my had and seal this eighth day of December 1828
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of who have subscribed our names as witness in the presence of the Testator and in the presence of each others and declared be his last will and testament. 
Priscilla Petter
Sam Watson
Mary Addoms
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5.297
New York, Albany
Mary Addams *
widow of John Addams *
who died on the 8th June, 1823. 
of _ in the State of New York 
who was a Superintendent of Mechanics in the _ commanded by Captain _ of the _ commanded by N.Y. in the Revolution [word line crossed out] for 2 years.
*Addoms
Inscribe on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 600. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 + End 7th February, 1839.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of July, 1854 and Sent to J. D. Woodward, Plattsburgh, N. York
Arrears to the 4th of _ 
Semi-annual allowance ending _
Recorded by G. T. Getty
Book D. Vol. 2.
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J. W. Boordman,
Oct 4/[18]55
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Case of Mary Addoms
Mrs Harriet Boardman 
afft
Documentary proof of marriage

State of New York
County of Clinton
I the subscribed clerk of said County certify that William F Haile before whom the within affidavit of Mrs. Harriet Boardman was taken and sworn on the 24th day of July 1837 was at the time first Judge of Clinton County Courts and that his signature within is genuine. In witness whereof I have fastened these papers together by express of red taste and affixed my official seal the 26th July 1837.
Thomas Crook Clerk
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Marriages
John Addoms & Charity Smith married 7th of Novm 1763
John Addoms & Mary Townsend married 8th of June 1778
William Col & Martha Addoms married 17th Jan 1787
Robbert Ruve & Mary Addoms married 12th Nov 1797
Jonas Smith Addoms & Rebecca Rogers married 17th June 1804
Benjamin Moore & Elizabeth Addoms md May 24th 1810
Jonathan Barlow & Phebe Addoms md 17th Nov 1812
Luthar Hagar & Sarah Addoms md 2th August 1813
John T. Addoms & Harriet Young married April 1 1814
Samuel Barlow & Charity Addoms md August 17th 1816
Horace Boardman & Harriet Addoms married 21st March 1821
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Deaths 
Richard Addoms Deceased on the 3rd of October 1767
Richard Addoms Deceased on the 15th of April 1769
Charity (the wife of John Addoms) Decd 17th of October 1775
John Addoms Jun. Deceased on the 31st of October 1776
Phebe Addoms Deceased on the 9th of July 1784
Jonas Smith Addoms Deceased on the 6th of May 1804
Rebecca Addoms his wife deceased      1808
Elizabeth Moore Deceased 22 January 1818

Samuel Barlow Deceased in Mary AD 1822
Charity Barlow Deceased in September AD 1822
John Addoms son Deceased the 8th of June AD 1823
Robbert Ruve Deceased  1830
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State of New York
County of Clinton
Harriet Boardman wife of Horace Boardman and daughter of Major John Addoms deceased (the said Harriet being a resident of Plattsburg in said county) being duly sworn says that the counted papers is an original record taken by her from the family Bible of her said Father John Addoms deceased and has been in her possession for more than fifteen years past and she verily believes it to be a true and correct record of the marriage of her said Father to Mary Townsend on the 8th day of June 1778. That said record was made as she believes more than twenty years ago and has ever since been considered and admitted by her Father and his Family as a correct Family record and further says not 
Harriet Boardman
Sworn and subscribed to 
before me this 24th day 
of July 1837 and I certify that 
Deponent is a credible witness
Wm F Haile first Judge of
Clinton County Courts
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1598
Declaration of
Mrs Mary Addoms
under Act July 4 1836
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State of New York
County of Clinton ss. On this seventh day of February 1837 personally appeared before the subscriber a judge of Clinton County Courts Mrs. Mary Addoms a resident of Plattsburg in said County and State aged eighty 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 pension records by the Act of Congress passed July 4, 1836. That she is the widow of John Addoms who was a Major in the army of the United States and served as follows.
He served as a major in Continental Army from the month of June 1778 and for sometime towards to the end of the Revolutionary war when he was disbanded. He had the command of the artificers who constructed the chevaux de friezes [frises] in the Hudson River as he has told deponent. He also superintended the building of the barracks at Fishkill. He resided in the City of New York when he entered the service as a Captain about the beginning of the war as Deponent believes and was promoted to Major previous to his marriage with deponent has heard him state that he was at times under the command of Generals Washington, Putnam and Lee and others. That she has no documentary evidence of his services or of her marriage with said John Addoms and none in support of her claim. She hopes however to procure satisfactory evidence of the justice of her claim to a pension. She further declares that she was married to the said John Addoms on the Eighth day of June seventeen hundred and seventy eight. That her husband the aforesaid John Addoms died at Plattsburgh on the Eighth day of June Eighteen hundred and twenty three and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Her name before marriage was Mary Townsend. 
The word "claim" interlined before signing and securing. 
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Sworn and subscribed to before me the seventh of February 1837 and I certify that the deponent is unable to write her name or attend court by reason of bodily infirmity and is now confined to her house by sickness and old age and blindness. And the foregoing was carefully read over to deponent by me before she signed or swore to the above. I certify that she is a credible person. 
Wm F Haile a Judge of Clinton County Courts
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State of New York
County of Clinton ss I the subscribed Clerk of said County certify that William F Haile before whom the within declaration of Mrs Mary Addoms was taken and sworn on the seventh day of February 1837 was at the time a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Clinton Counsellor and that his signature to the certificate following said declaration is in his genuine handwriting. I being acquainted with it. Witness my hand and official seal this 8th February 1837. 
Thomas Crook Clerk
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2
Mrs Mary Addoms 
additional declaration
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State of New York County of Clinton ss
I Mary Addoms of Plattsburg in said County in addition to my declaration made before Judge Haile do say that when I first saw John Addoms he was called Major Addoms and wore a sword. I was married to him on the 8th of June 1778 and he then provided for the Troops and he after on marriage he purchased boards for barracks horses cattle & provisions and weaponries for the Troops of the us [U.S.] I think he belonged to the commissary department. I went to housekeeping immediately after our marriage at Nine Partners my husband was stationed at Fishkill about twenty miles from where I lived and he used to come home every fortnight to see me. I believe he had a commission at the date of our marriage. I think he was a Forage Master. I had three children (viz Polly, John T. and Phebe) before the close of the war in 1783 & while my husband was in the army and during his absence from home. When he came home occasionally on visits he always wore a sword. He was with the army provisionally at West Point and Fishkill, mostly in the latter place. I am confident he continued in the part his service from the time of our marriage to the close of the Revolution more than five years. I have no papers showing his service. 
Mary Addoms
Witness present 
Luther Hagar
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 12th day of July 1837. I certify that deponent is a credible person. 
J. Douglas Woodward Notary Public
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Mary Addoms 
will
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Whereas I Mary Addoms of Plattsburgh in the County of Clinton and State of New York have made and duly made and executed my last will and testament in writing hearing date the eighth day of December one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight and since that time I have become entitled to a pension from the united States as the widow my my beloved and deceased husband Major John Addoms of the Revolutionary Army, which pension with the blessing of God will greatly encase my worldly estate before my decease. Now in order to bequeath and dispose of all such money demand and property as may be added to my estate by such pension or may be bought with or grow out of the receipts and avails of such pension or be the proceed thereof I do hereby make this codicil to my last will and declare this present writing to be a codicil to said will and direct the same  to be annexed thereto and taken as a part thereof. And I do hereby bequeath all the monies which shall be received from the United States on account of said pension and all property and demand had on account of such monies or purchased therewith or which shall be the avails thereof to my executors John T. Addoms & Luther Hagar in my said will named in trust to hold the same as follows. 
I direct my said executors within three months or as soon as may be after my decease to pay over and deliver two tenth parts of the monies demands property and avails remaining of such pension to my daughter Mary Reeve widow of Robert Reeve deceased. One other tenth part thereof to my son the said John T. Addoms. One other tenth part thereof to my daughter Sally Hagar the wife of said Luther Hagar. The remaining six tenths it is my will and direction shall constitute and be a fund to remain in my said executors and to be by them and in their name rested in safe stocks or loaned out from time to time on good bonds and mortgages or other good security and be held in trust by them. And I do further will and direct that the annual interest or increase of one sixth
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part of such fund shall be paid to my son Charles Addoms annually during his life. And is in the judgement of my executors from misfortune or otherwise ay thing more shall be necessary for the comfort and support of said Charles then it is my will that my executors shall from time to time pay out to him from the principal of said fund such sum or sums as they may deem necessary for that purpose not exceeding in the whole one sixth part of said fund, and all that shall remain of such sixth part of said fund at the death of said Charles shall immediately be paid to his heirs. 
And I further will and direct that the annual interest or increase of two other sixths of said fund shall annually be paid by my executor to my daughter Phebe Barlow the wife of Jonathan Barlow during her life and to no other person than her, and if in the judgement of my executors more than such interest shall be necessary at any time for the counterfeit support or convenience of said Phebe then it is my will that my executors shall from time to time pay to her such part of the principal of said fund as they may deem necessary for such purpose but not to exceed in the whole two sixths thereof and such part of said two sixths of said fund shall remain at the death of said Phebe my executors shall immediately pay to her children then living. 
And as to the remainder of said fund being three sixths thereof I further will and direct that  the annual interest or increase thereof shall be paid to my daughter Harriet, the wife  of Horace Boardman during her life and to no other person than her and if in the judgement of my executors more than such interest shall be necessary at any time for her comfort or support, then I direct that my executors shall from time to time as they shall deem it necessary for that purpose pay to her part of the principal of said fund not exceeding
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in the whole three sixths thereof and such part of such three sixths of said fund as shall remain at the death of said Harriet my executors shall pay to her children then living. 
If either of my said children Mary Reeve John T Addoms or Sally Hagar shall die before my decease then I will and direct that my executors shall pay to the heirs of such of them as shall so die the part of share of my property mentioned and provided for in the Caduit to which the point so doing would if living at my decease have been entitled to. And if my son Charles shall die before my decease then I will and direct that my executors immediately after my death pay to his heirs one sixth part of said fund. If my daughter Phebe shall die before my decease then I will and direct that my executors immediately after my death pay to her children then living two sixths of said fund. And if my daughter Harriet shall die before my decease then I will and direct that my executors immediately after my death pay to her children then living three sixths of said fund. 
I also further will and bequeath to the Treasurer of the Missionary Society of the Methodist E. church twenty five dollars (that is provided I obtained said pension) and I direct my executors to pay the same out of said pension immediately after my death before any of the above mentioned bequest are paid. In testimony whereof I have this 10th day of February A.D. 1837 at Plattsburgh aforesaid and in the presence of each other attesting witness hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal hereby declaring this instrument to the Codial to be added to and constituted as part of my last will and testament and requesting Andrew Moore and Morse K. Platt to sign their names respectively as witnesses at the end hereof. 
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Mary x Addoms
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Subscribed and sealed by the said Testation in the presence of the undersigned witnesses by each of them, the said Testation at the time of making such subscription declaring the foregoing instrument so subscribed to be a Codacile to and to be a part of her last will and testament and each of the undersigned witnesses then and there signed their names as such witnesses at the request of said Testation and in her presence and in the presence of each other.

Moss Kent Platt Resident of the town of Plattsburgh County of Clinton and State of New York
Andrew Moore Resident of the town of Plattsburgh County of Clinton and State of New York
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The children of Mary Addoms
decd

John Addoms died 1823
Phebe Addoms died February 7 1839
John T. Addoms
Charles Addoms
Phebe Barlow
Mary Reeve

Please report to Vinal Luce
Cor of III ten for H Streets
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State of New York
County of Clinton  ss. On this 4th day March 1837 before the County Court held at the Court house in Plattsburgh and in and for said County Hon. Samuel Stetson presiding personally appeared in open court same being a court of record Rev. John T Addoms a resident of Plattsburgh in said County aged sixty nine years who being being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress granting pensions so that his father John Addoms was a Captain in the army of the Revolution in the early part of the war and was afterward appointed a Major and served as an officer from the commencement to the close of the revolution and had command of the artificers who constructed the chevaux de friezes in the Hudson River as he has informed declarant and he is under the impression that he said he superintended the building of barracks at Fishkill. He entered the army from the City of New York as a captain about the commencement of the war and was married to Declarants mother Mary Townsend on the 8th of June 1778 previous to which time he was promoted to Major and served under Genls Washington, Putnam and Lee and others until the end of the war. Declarant has made the foregoing statement from what he has heard his parents say. His said Father died on the 8th day of June 1823 leaving a widow, whose name was Mary Addoms, who after making an unsuccessful application for a pension died at Plattsburgh N.Y. on the seventh day of February Eighteen hundred and thirty nine, leaving leaving six children viz John T. Addoms, Plattsburgh, N.Y., Harriet Boardman, wife of Horace Boardman who has since died, leaving six children, whose names are Horace, John, Joel, Maria, William and Charles, Sarah Hagar, wife of Luther Hagar who has since died leaving three children viz Charles Jonathan and Albert, all of Plattsburgh N.Y., Charles Addoms of Canada and Phebe Barlow widow of Jonathan Barlow of Utica, Mary Reeve widow of Robert Reve of Illinois, said John T. Addoms, Charles Addoms, Mary Reeve and Phebe Barlow are the only surviving children of siad Mary Addoms and all of age and they authorized J.D. Woodward of Plattsburgh N.Y. to act as attorney in obtaining the arrears of pension to which they are entitled. 
Jno T. Addoms

Sworn and subscribed to in open court the day and year first above written. 
I certify that deponent is a credible person 
D.H. Parsons Clerk
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At A county Court (the said being a court of record) held at the Court House in Plattsburgh in and for the County of Clinton and State of New York on the 4th day of March 1857, present the Lemuel Stetson County Judge. It was proven to the satisfaction of said Court in open Court that John Addoms who it is alleged was a Major is the army of the Revolution died at Plattsburgh aforesaid on the eighth day of June Eighteen hundred and twenty three leaving a widow whose name was Mary Addoms who having made an unsuccessful application for a pension died at Plattsburgh aforesaid on the seventh day of February eighteen hundred and thirty nine leaving the following children who are her only surviving children and are all of the age of twenty one years and upward viz 1.John T. Addoms 2 Charles Addoms, Phebe Barlow widow of Jonathan Barlow and Mary Reeve widow of Robert Reeve.
The testimony added was satisfactory to said Court. 
I David H. Parsons, Clerk of the county courts in and for said County certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of the children of Mary Addoms and John Addoms, deceased. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, and fastened these papers together y a piece of red tape the ends of which trap under my official seal at Plattsburgh this 4th day of March 1851.
D.H.Parsons Clerk of Clinton Co. Court
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Children of 
Mary Addoms
widow of John N.Y. 
add evidence
June 13 1854
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At a county court held and in for the county of Clinton and State of New York at the Court House in Plattsburgh on the thirteenth day of June 1854. 
Present: Thomas B Watson County Judge
It was proved to the satisfaction of said court in open court that Mary Addoms, widow of Major John Addoms, deceased died in Plattsburgh in said county on the seventh day of February eighteen hundred and thirty nine, leaving six children viz: John T. Addoms, Harriet Boardman, wife of Horace Boardman, Sarah Hagar wife of Luther Hagar, all of Plattsburgh. Charles Addoms Russeltown Canada East, Phebe Barlow wife of Jonathan Barlow Schenectady (now a widow and resident of Utica) and Mary Reeve widow of Robert Reeve of Peoria formerly, now Kingston Illinois, that said children were the only children of the said John and Mary Addoms then surviving and at the death of their parents were at full age; that the said Sarah Hagar has since died leaving her surviving the following children viz: Charles Hagar, Jonathan Hagar, and Albert Hagar, and they are her only children. That Harriet Boardman has since died leaving the following children her surviving viz: Horace, John, Joel, Maria, William, and Charles, and that they are the only children of the said Harriet Boardman. The evidence adduced was satisfactory to said court and consisted of the examination on oath of the said John T. Addoms and his son John Addoms and the
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affidavits which accompany this certificate
Thos B. Watson
Clinton County Judge 

Children of Mary Addoms
Certificate of the Court
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State of New York County of Clinton ss
Rev John T. Addoms of Plattsburgh in said County aged seventy three years on the 10th instant being duly sworn or approved says that his Mother Mary Addoms widow of Major John Addoms deceased, died in said town on the seventh day of February eighteen hundred and thirty nine and deponent soon after that even made a record of her death in an account book in his possession in of which record and what immediately precedes it the following is a true copy. "This part of this book belongs to the estate of the late John Addoms of Plattsburgh Clinton County and state of New York who died Jue 8, 1823, John T. Addoms" Mary Addoms widow of the above named John Addoms died February 7, 1839, aged 88 years, 5 months, and 7 days. "No doubt but that both the above have gone to heaven," Deponent further says that William Young Addoms a son of Deponent died on the 25th day of February 1839, and his Daughter Elizabeth Antoinette Adams died on the fifteenth day of May 1839 as appears by a record which Deponent now has in his possession and to which he has referred, which 

The original account referred in this affidavit has been referred to the Deponent by memo
Jny 13 1877
2 months
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record was made by Deponent very soon after the events occurred, of which record of the following is a true copy. William Young Addoms deceased Feby 25, 1839 at 10.00 PM fully prepared for Heaven (as we think from clear evidence given) his disease was a failure of health about two years indicating the consumption, and then a rapid progress of the consumption (clearly define) for about three months, Elizabeth Antoinette Addoms deceased May 15, 1839 at half past 11 P.M., of a disease in her breast and head. She experienced religion about 2 years past and we doubt not has gone to Heaven. She was a most amicable and affectionate child. Deponent made the first entry above given in the aforesaid account book, not long after his Fathers death, and the entry of his mothers death soon after that even and he knows that she died the same month and year in which his son William Y. Addoms died. Deponent further says that the Tombstone over his mothers grave shows that she died Feburay 7, 1839 (Eighteen hundred and thirty nine) Deponent further says that John T. Addoms of Plattsburgh N York
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(Deponent) Charles Addoms of Russeltown Canada Mary Reeve of Kingston Illinois, and Phebe Barlow of Utica NY are the children and only children of Addoms her surviving, and are all of full age. Mrs. Sarah Hagar and Harriet Boardman were living at the death of said Mary Addoms and have since since died leaving the following children, Charles Hagar, Jonathan Hagar, and Albert Hagar. Horace, John, Joel, Maria, William and Charles Boardman. Said Sarah and Harriet were children of said Mary Addoms and sisters of this deponent. 
John T. Addoms 
Affirmed and subscribed to before me this thirteenth day of June 1854, and I certify that deponent is a highly credible witness and I have no interest in the result of the result of the claim to which the foregoing affidavit related and am not concerned in its prosecution. The above correction as to the grand children was made before the Deponent signed. 
Swore to the foregoing affidavit
Thos. B Watson
Clinton County Judge
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State of New York County of Clinton ss
John Addoms of Plattsburgh in said County aged thirty three years being duly sworn says that he is a son of Rev. John T. Addoms, and that in an account book kept by deponents said Father, which has been in his family ever since deponents earliest recollection, is an entry in the hand writing of his said Father of which the following is a true copy. "This part of the Book belongs to the estate of the late John Addoms of Plattsburgh Clinton County and State of New York who died June 8th 1823, John T. Addoms"
"Mary Addoms wife of the above named John Addoms died February 7th 1839 aged 88 years, 5 months, and 7 days. No doubt that both the above have gone to Heaven." This Deponent is confident that the said Mary Addoms died on the seventh day of February eighteen hundred and thirty nine, for the following reasons. Deponents Brother William died February 25th 1839. and Deponents sister Elizabeth died May 15th 1839, and deponent was soon after their deaths made an entry of their deaths in a small Bible owned by the Deponent, and now in his possession of which record the following is a true copy viz "William Y. Addoms died Feb 25th, buried 28th sermon preached by Rev. L.A. Sanford, from 11 Cor 5.1. Elizabeth A. Addoms died May 15th 1839 buried
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17th sermon preached by L.A. Sanford from Psalm 90, 12" Deponent knows the above record of death of his Grandmother, Brother, and sister to be correct because he made said record on the days that his said brother and sister were buried and he well recollects that his said Grandmother Mary Addoms died the same month and year in which the said William died, and Deponent was seventeen years of age the May previous to his Grandmother and brother's death. That John T. Addoms, Charles Addoms, Phebe Barlow, and Mary Reeve are the only surviving children of the said Major John Addoms and Mary Addoms. Deponent was born May 23, 1821 as he believes and as appears on record.
John Addoms

Sworn and subscribed to this thirteenth day of June 1854 and I certify that Deponent is a credible witness and I have no interest of the claim to which the foregoing affidavit relates and am not concerned in its presentation. 
Thos. B. Watson
Clinton County Judge
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State of New York County of Clinton
I the subscriber Clerk of said County certify that Thomas B. Watson before whom the foregoing affidavits of Rev. John T. Addoms and John Addoms were taken and sworn on the 13th day of June 1854 and who has signed the annexed certificate of the court in the case of the children of Mary Addoms was a the date thereof at the time of taking said affidavits County Judge of said county duly qualified and his signatures to said certificate following said affidavits are genuine. In witness whereof I have fastened these papers together by a piece of red tape the seeds of which pass under my official seal hereto affixed this 14th day of June 1854. I have no interest in the result of the claim to which the said papers state and am not concerned in its prosecution. 
LW Pierce
County Clerk
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January 6, 1939

BA-J/ILL
John Addoms
W. 16905

Mrs. Edward R. Barrett
1121 South Elwood
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of your ancestor, Major John Addams (Addoms) whose widow was Mary Townsend Addoms, also information in regard to an Adams Genealogy; you state further that your grandmother was Charlotte Reeve Jones. 

The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 16905, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of John Addoms. 

John Addoms, while a resident of New York City, entered the service about the beginning of the Revolutionary War as a captain, was promoted major in June 1778 and continued in service until nearly the close of the ear: he superintended building barracks at Fishkill, was in command of the artificers who constructed the chevaux-de-frise in the Hudson Ricer to obstruct the passage of ships, was superintendent of Mechancis in the Northern Department of the United States Army, and in the later part of the war was stationed at Newburgh, New York. 

John Addoms married November 7, 1763, Charity Smith, who died October 17,1775; the place of this marriage and the names of her parents are not shown. He married June 8, 1778, in Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York, at which time he was a major, Mary Townsend, who lived then at the home of Phillip VerPlank at Wapping Creek. Major John Addoms and his wife, Mary, lived near Nine Partners, Dutchess County, New York, for some years after their marriage, after which they lived on Cumberland Head in Plattsburg, New York.

The officer, Major John Addoms, died June 8, 1823, in Plattsburg, New York. 

Mary Adoms, this officer's widow, applied February 7, 1837, for pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, at which time
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she resided in Plattsburg, Clinton County, New York. She died there February 7, 1839, at the age of eighty-eight years, five months and seven days; the place of her birth and the names of her parents not shown. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Her claim for pension had not been completed. 

Six children survived their mother, Mary Addoms (her name shown also Addams) John T. Addoms, Harriet Boardman, the wife of Horace Boardman, Sally Hagar, the wife of Luther Hagar, all of Plattsburg, New York, Mary Reeve, widow of Robert Reeve, of Peoria, Illinois, Charles Addoms, of Russeltown, Lower Canada, and Phebe Barlow, wife of Jonathan Barlow of Schenectady, New York. In 1854, only four of these children were living, namely John T. (Townsend) Addoms, Charles Addoms, Mary Reeve, and Phebe Barlow; said Mary Reeve resided then in Kingston, Illinois, and Phebe Barlow resided in Utica, New York. 

The pension which was due on account of service of Major John Addoms, their father, was allowed the four children listed above, in 1854. 

In 1854, the names of the surviving children of Sarah Hagar were given as Charles, Jonathan and Albert Hagar. The names of the surviving children of Harriet Boardman were given then as Horace, John, Joel, Maria, William and Charles. 

In 1854, Rev. Jon T. Adams, the son of this officer, resided in Plattsburg, New York; he was born June 10, 1781 and his sister, Polly, was born in April 1779, John Addoms, the son of John T. Addoms, was born May 23, 1821 and resided in Plattsburg, in 1854; his brother, William Young Addams died February 25, 1838, and his sister, Elizabeth Antoinette died May 15, 1839. 

Nathaniel Townsend, brother of Mary Townsend who married the officer, John Addoms, was born August 12, 1761, lived near Nine Partners, Dutchess County, New York, during the Revolutionary War, and had a brother, John Townsend, living there at that time. In 1888. said Nathaniel resided in Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York. 

In 1837, Gertrude Hoffman was a resident of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, aged seventy years. She was present at the marriage of Mary Townsend and Major John Addoms and stated that it took place at the home of her (Gertrude's) father, Phillip Verplanck. No relationship between these persons was stated. 

The following family data are recorded in this claim:
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Marriage
John Addoms & Charity Smith November 7, 1763
John Addoms & Mary Townsend June 8, 1778
William Coe and Martha Addoms January 17,1787
Robbert Reeve and Mary Addoms November 12, 1797
Jonas Smith Addoms and Rebecca Rogers March 17, 1804
Benjamin Moore and Elizabeth Addoms May 24, 1810
Jonathan Barlow and Phebe Addoms November 17, 1812
Luther Hagar and Sarah Addoms August 25, 1813
John T. Addoms and Harriet Young  April 1, 1814
Lemuel Barlow and Charity Addoms  August 17, 1814
Horace Boardman and Harriet Addoms March 21, 1821

Deaths  
Richard Addoms October 3, 1767
Richard Addoms April 15, 1769
Charity (the wife of John Addoms) October 17,1775
John Addoms, Jr. October 31, 1776
Phebe Addoms July 9, 1784
Jonas Smith Addoms May 6, 1804
Rebecca Addoms his wife 1808
Elizabeth Moore January 22, 1818
Lemuel Barlow March 1822
Charity Barlow September 1822
John Addoms, Sr. June 8, 1823
Robbert Reeve   1830

There are no further data in regard to the family of this officer or his wife, Mary Addoms. 

For information in regard to an Adams Geneology, it is suggested that you address the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Memorial Continental Hall, this city. 

Very truly yours,
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

3.
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Wid File 16805

Continental (N.Y) 
John Addoms
A list of names of some men employed in the Quartermasters Dept. and amount of wages paid dated May 21, 1778 has been removed from this claim and will be forwarded to the War Dept. 

M.B.H. 
Mch 18.1911

Sent to War Dept. Jan 16 1913
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Rev
Widow, & c. 

File No. 16805
Mary Addoms
Widow of 
John Addoms 
Segt Mechann Rev War

Act July 4th 1836

Index:- Vol. A, Page 4

[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nov. 14 1912 Hist to Mrs Susie Hooey V.LM. 
1912 Dec 3 Hist. to Mrs. Abram Brakaw V.L.M.
1912 Dec 10 Hist to Mrs. Ida White
1913 Mch 22 Hist to Mrs. Harriet L.W. King L.P.M. 
1939 Jan 6 Hist to Mrs. Edward E Barrett J.L.S. 


Feby 21, 1896
Mil. histy to 
Mr. W.F. Broadman
Flushing, NY

Mch 25/96 Soldier pensioned
Chas W. Boardman Providence R.I. 
Apr 3/96 Letter to above
Apr 22'96 sold pend and statement to Chas W. Boardman Prov. R.I. 
1908 Jany 25 Hist to Rullison Ross
1909 Apr 16 Hist to E.V. Dutcher V.L.M. 
(Letter in Ref 55)
1909 July 13 Mrs. Geo F. Tuttle for tombstone purposes and 
1911 Feby 3 Wm Ross that he or any one designated by him can copy papers in this claim
1911 Mch 21 Hist to Mrs D.H. Martin V.L.M.
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Mary Addoms of N. York
widow of John 
Act July 4 1836
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N. York 
Mary Adams
Letter to Hon. J. Palmer 13 Feb. '38
J.D. Woodward Sept 13, 1838
G.F. Yates June 10 ' 42
" " De. 12 '42

Jas Trudal let to 
J.D. Woodward Apl 22
1837 same 11 Aug '37
do same Sept 6 '37

Jolen Oct 10 1846
Let to Luce Nov 10 51
Let J.D. Woodward Dec 16/51

July 4, 1836
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1598
Mary Addoms
Widow of John NY
J.D. Woodward Mch 2 1853
J.D. Woodward July 25/53
Same June 7 1854
J.D. Woodward 19 June 1854
The same June 29/54

(see inside for letters from the office)
Act July 1836
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Mary Addoms widow of John N.Y. admits papers
Mary Adams
Addison 
Jany 27/54 jm
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Mrs. Mary Addoms
Will
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New York 
Mary Addoms widow of John Act of 1836

First obstruction on Hudson- not specified- Journals of Cong 1 Vol p 150-513 & c 
Oct 1775 to Oct 1776

Apl 15 1778 Chevaux de frise and chains to be constructed 
Journals of Cong 2 Vol p 513
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Children of 
Mary Addoms 
widow of John Addoms
NY Act July 4 1836
Filed by J.D. Woodward
May 1852

To be filed
June 8 1852

James E Heath Esq
Comm of Pensions
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Bible or Hymn Book files in case of Mary Addoms widow of John 
Act July 8th 1836 1838 admitted
No 3297 N York card Bible given to 
Judge Woodward Feby 25th NR
File this with case

by order of the 
Ch Clk 
Jno Robb
A.H.A. 
Clerk of Rig Files
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To be compared with the affidavit of John Addoms in the case of Mary Addoms widow of John and returned to J.D. Woodward
Plattsburgh, 
N.York
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Aug 17

NY

Add pff

Mary Addoms 
1598
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Feb 
Col. James L Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington 
D.C.
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Plattsburg NY Augt 10 1838

Col. J.L. Edwards
Sir
An examination of the records of Col. Lasher's Regt. allowed to in the enclosed affidavit of me done on may throw light upon the case of Mrs. Addoms. 
Yours repectfully
J.D. Woodward
for the widow
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Oct 13th 1851
Pwer of Atty in 
case of Mary Addoms dec'd 
Oct 51

J.D. Woodward
Plattsburg 
NY

Plattsburg 
NY
Sep 29 

James E. Heath Esq. 
Com of Pensions
Washington D.C.

FREE
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Plattsburg NY
Sept 29 1857

Sir 
I enclose the power of Phebe Barlow and Rev. John T. Addoms to be placed with the declaration of the children of Mary Addoms under the Act of July 4 1836. 
Respectfully yours
J.D. Woodward
Atty &c

J.E. Heath Esq
Comr &c
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Your obt Svt
L P Waldo 
Commissioner

Mary Addoms
widow of John 
July 25 1853
Com of Pens 

J.D. Woodward Esq. 
Plattsburg
N.Y.
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Pension Office
July 25th 1853
Sir:
I have very carefully examined the papers in the case of Mary Addoms, widow of John of New York, act July 4th 1836, and have to inform you that the additional testimony filed does not materially alter the condition of the claim. It is admitted that a John Adams did serve in various capacities, but I am not led either by the declaration of the widow nor by the testimony of witnesses, that her husband and the soldier are identical. And then, if it were admitted that they were identical, no period of service has been shown. The claim is that he was a major or artillery, and the widow thinks had something to do with the Commissary's department. One of the certificates shows that John Adams was a 'superintendant of the mechanics;' another, that he was a conductor of military stores. But upon the supposition that this man so serving was the husband of the applicant, I could not make any admission as to the length of service upon the evidence before me. 
I am respectfully
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Your obt svt
L P Waldo
Commissioner

Mary Addoms
Widow of John
July 25 1853
Com of Pensions

J.D. Woodward Esq. 
Plattsburgh,
NY
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Heir of Mrs Addoms
to file with papers of the children of Mary Addoms of N.Y. widow of John Act July 4 1836. 
sent by J. D. Woodward to be placed on file in pension in office
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Plattsburgh N.Y> August 22 1852

Sir:

The undersigned heirs of Mary Addoms, widow of John Addoms deceased an officer of the Revolution, do hereby authorize J. Douglas Woodward of Plattsburgh N.Y. to act as Attorney and Agent for me in the prosecution of our claim against the United States for the arrears of Pension  due to us as heirs of said John and Mary Addoms and we request that a Pension Certificate for the amount due us may be delivered to our said attorney. 
Respectfully
J.L. Boardman
C.H. Boardman
HT Boardman 
M.L. Boardman 
Jonathan Hagar
Albert Hagar

To the Com of Pensions
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J Woodward 
May 15 1853
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Plattsburg N.Y. May 26 1853

Sir
Allow me to request your attention to the Revolutionary cases of Francis Hutnick and children of Mary Addoms widow of John. Also the claim of Asa Hastings an Invalid of the war of 1812. The papers in the two former were left with Mr Cole and I believe those of Mr. Hasting are in Mr Howards Room. 
Respectfully Yours
J.D. Woodward

Hon. Loren P. Waldo
Com of Pensions
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J.D. Woodward
March 5 1853
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Washington March 5 1853

Sir 
Your letter of the 2d instant has been rec'd. No action on the claim of the children of Mary Addoms was expected until the production of additional evidence, which I now enclose. 
Respectfully Yours
J.D. Woodward
Attorney & c

James E. Heath Esq. 
Com of Pensions
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Regr of the Treasury
Certificate in case of 
John Addoms
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Treasury Department
Registers Office Jany 31 1853

No. Letter To whom due time when debt became due
Amount in dolls and 10ths 

1805. 6, John Adams Feby 18, 1783   7.45

I certify that the above is a copy of an entry in the Register of Certificates issued for debts due by the United States in the State of New York by William Barber Commissioner for adjusting the public accounts in said state, which Register is now in this office. 
N Sargent
Register
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The children of Mary Addoms
widow of John Addoms

The clerk of the House of Reps is respectfully requested to transmit the papers with mentioned to this office
Pension Office Jany 15 1853

Commissioner 
wrote to Clerk Office 
28 Jan 1853
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Washington Jany 26 1853

Sir 
Will you cause the papers relating to the claim of the children of Mary Addoms widow of John Addoms dec'd presented to Congress in 1840 and now on the files of the House of Reps to be sent to your office and oblige the claimants and
Yours Respectfully
J.D. Woodward
Atty for the Parties

James E Heath Esq. 
Com of Pensions
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Department of State

Proof of service
of Maj John Addoms
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Department of State
Washington Aug 3 1852

Vinal Luce Esq
Washington 
Sir
In compliance with your request of the 25th ulto an examination has been made in the Revolutionary papers for evidence of the alleged service of "John Addoms" with the following successful result. 
In "Circular Letters Army Returns of 1780" Vol 3 No 39 pp 375-6. There is a paper entitled "A list of the Officers in the Com'y General of Mily Stores Depart April 1780" Signed Benj. Hower Col. Rgt Com'y Genl Military Stores. " Under the head "Officers at Boston" in the name "John Addams Conductor M.S."
Among the files of "Oaths of Allegiance," One reads as follows "I do hereby certify that John Addoms Esq. Superintendent of the Mechanics in the Army of the United States in the Northern Department, did take the oath of allegiance to the United States
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of America, as prescribed by a resolve of Congress, bearing oath the 3d of February 1778. 
In witness whereof I have signed and delivered the present Certificate 
Fishkill May 11th 1778
Alex McDougall 
M. General 
I am sir, very respectfully 
Your obt. sert
W. Hunter
Acting Secy
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V. Luce
Aug 17 1851
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Washington Aug 19 1857

Sir 
Herewith enclosed is the declaration of the Rev. John T. Addoms a son of John and Mary Addoms. The claim is founded upon the Revolutionary Services of the applicants father. Some addition of evidence will soon be produced. An early examination of the papers is requested. 
Respectfully 
Your obt Sert
Vinal Luce

J.E. Heath Esq. 
Com Pensions
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J.D. Woodward
Oct 15/51
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Plattsburg NY Oct 15 1857

Sir 

I expect soon to obtain some important additional evidence in the case of the children of Mary Addoms widow of John Addoms an officer of the Revolution, and will be pleased to have you delay action on the case, until the rect of such evidence, or until my arrival at Washington early in December. 
I have extended considerable time and money in this case and before you will not allow any other person to avail himself of the profits which may grow out of it. 
Respectfully yours
J.D. Woodward
Atty for the children 
of Mary Addoms

J.E. Heath Esq. 
Comm & c

Washington D.C.
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Sept 26 40 
Sept 26 40 

10 

James L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
War Dept. 
Washington City 

Mr Adams
Mr Hutchins 
NY
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Albany Sept 22 1846

James L Edwards Esquire 
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir,
Sometime in the year 1836 or 1837, J. Douglas Woodward applied as agent for Mrs Mary Adams widow of John Adams for a pension for her under the act of 4 July 1836. The application was not successful. 
I have lately been authorized by the children of Mrs. Adams (who died in 1839) to prosecute the claim, which they believe to be well founded. You will oblige me by informing me which has been one in the case, and especially by furnishing me with a copy of the last letter written to Mr. Woodward in relation to it. 
I have also been employed by the widow of Nathan Hutchins (who died in 1839 and was at the time of his death a pensioner under the Act of 1832) to inquire into the grounds upon which he was pensioned, with a view to obtain an increase of his pension, for her benefit. Her husband drew a pension of $212 per annum and was paid at Burlington, Vermont agency. She is not entitled to a pension in her own right, having been married after the year 1793. 
You will do me a favor by giving me such in-
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formation in relation to the services of her husband as the records of your office may afford and your rules allow to be communicated.
I am, Sir, with great respect
Your obdt. servt. 
Lemuel Jenkins
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June 9 1842
NY
Mary Adams

J.L. Edwards Esq. 
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Albany, June 5th 1842

J.L. Edwards Esq. 
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir
In the matter of Mary 
Adoms widow of John 
Adoms or Addoms, under
the act of 4th July 1836

In 1839, I was employed by the heirs of Mrs. Adoms to act as agent for them in the prosecution of this claim, but not being all at the time to obtain any documentary evidence, which you generally require to establish the services of officers, I did not trouble you with any communication on the subject. I have within the last month been again urged to attend to this claim. 
In Mr. Woodward's letters to me in their behalf, he represents that Mr. Addoms was called a Major in the Revolution,. though from
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his account of Mr. Addoms's services, he must have served in the Department of the Quarter Master General. He is alleged to have had command of the artificus who created the chevaux-defrizes in the Hudson river, and of those who built the Fishkill barracks & that he was also engaged in purchasing cattle and provisions for the army and continued in services until the end of the war as an officer, wearing a sword, assaults and his brother Jonas Adoms was an artillery officer in the continental army. 
The 3d Auditor's records, give the name of John Adams sergt in Dow's company of artificers and of another John Adams in Roe's company. But I presume these records do not describe the John Adams I am in quest of Mrs. Phebe Barlow one of the children (residing in Schenectady) says she has seen her father's commission and will testify if required. 
Be kind enough to inform me what proof is wanting to establish this claim. 
I am very respectfully
Your obt servt
G.H. Yates
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Department of State
December 7th 1842

J.L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
The examination requested by your letter of the 30th ultimo has been made, but nothing has been found in relation to the services of John Addoms
I am, sir, 
Your obedt. Servt
Danl Weldee
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Copy of 
Rev John T. Addoms
Affidavit 
Feby 1, 1840 

Original filed in 
surrogates office
J.D. Woodward
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Clinton County ss. John T. Addoms of Plattsburg in said county being duly sworn says that Mary Addoms widow of Major John Addoms deceased died at Plattsburg on the seventh day of February 1839 leaving six children viz. John T. Addoms, Harriet wife of Horace Boardman, Sarah wife of Luther Hagar, all of Plattsburg, Phebe wife of Jonathan Barlow Schenectady, Mary Reeve widow of Robert Reeve Peoria, Illinois, and Charles Addoms of Lower Canada. The said children are the children and only children of said John and Mary Addoms and are all of age. 
signed John T. Addoms
Sworn and Subscribed to 
before me this first day of
February 1840
J. Douglas Woodward
Master in Chancery
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Children of Major John Addoms
Mrs Phebe Barlow affidt.
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State of New York
County of Schenectady ss
I Phebe Barlow of Schenectady late of Lansingburg NY being duly sworn say I am positive I have seen the commission of my Father John Addoms and that they were on parchment of quite a large size and collored at the top. I know he had a cocked hat and a sword when he lived in Plattsburg and I have always understood they were the same used by him during the revolution and believe they were. He was always called Major Addoms ever since my recollection and I have heard my father and mother both say he was a major in the Revolutionary war and I heard my father say soon after the pension law of 1818 that he was entitled to a pension but for his property and had enough and should not apply for one. The commission before attended to together with my father's old papers were put into a pillow case and left on a high shelf in a bedroom at his house on Cumberland road when the family went to Middleburg during the late war and were verifying in our own return. During our absence the house was occupied by others and was used as a shop for the sale of articles to soldiers stationed on the service. I have heard my father say he built the chevaux de frizes in the Hudson during the revolution and had a hundred men under his command and heard my mother and Grand mother Elizabeth Addoms say that my father was absent most of his time in the service after his marriage service and before the end of the war. The word "marriage" interlined and service erased. I have frequently heard my father state his service as an officer during the revolution. 
Phebe Barlow
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 12th day of August 1839
and I certify that deponent is a credible witness
Reswell Perry J.P.
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Nathanl Townsend
Affdt.
Nov 22 1842 

[postmark] Jamaica NY Nov 24

Giles F. Yates Esq.
Washington D.C.
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The seal of the clerk to be here impressed 

State of New York
County of Queens ss: 
Nathaniel Townsend the before named Deponent whose affidavit bears date on the 1st January 1838, being further duly examined and sworn deposeth and saith, that he was eighty-one year of age on the twelfth day of August last past. That at the time of the commencement of the revolutionary war and until its close he resided in Pequog in Dutchess County in said State. That his sister Mary at the time of the commencement of said war and until the day of her marriage until said John Adoms resided in the same county of Dutchess and in the town or landing place called Wappings Creek, in the family of Phillip Verplank. This Deponent will recollect that a short time after the marriage of said Mary his sister and the said John Adams he saw the said Mary and John on a visit to his brother's house, viz. John Townsend's in said town of Pequog. That said John and Mary were then man and wife and universally reputed and believed to be and esteemed as such. that they lived together as husband and wife until the day of the death of said John Adoms, and she remained his widow since the day of his death and never intermarried. That they they said John and Mary raised a family of children and the fact of their marriage has never been disputed or called in question. This deponent remembers the time of the marriage to have been in the year
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1778, from the circumstances that at the time the marriage took place he this deponent was nearly seventeen years of age as he was born in the month of August 1761 and lacked about two months of being seventeen years of age as aforesaid. That this deponent was at the time an apprentice to the hatters trade at which apprenticeship he served from fourteen years of age until he was twenty-one. That it was before he had served out the term of his apprenticeship about four years, that he made the visit to his brothers as aforesaid and saw the said married couple his said sister Mary and the said John Adoms. That this deponent often afterwards and year after year before the close of said war, continued to visit the said married couple. 
And this deponent further saith that very often after the marriage of said John Adoms and before the close of said war this deponent saw said John Addoms dressed in the uniform of an American officer with appaulettes [epaulettes], swords and that this Deponent always understood and believes the fact to be that he held the rank of Captain at the commencement of said war, and was afterwards promoted to the office and rank of a Major. This deponent well recollects hearing the said John Adoms relate that he had been engaged as foreman or superintendent of artificers to build barracks at Fishkill & Peekskill, and that he superintended the sinking of vessels to obstruct the navigation of the Hudson or North river and this deponent himself saw the vessels that were sunk
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as aforesaid. That after his promotion, he served with the continental army under General Washington when it was garrisoned for about two years back of Newburgh. That the said John Addoms was employed for a good portion of the time in the purchase of cattle and horses for the said army and superintended the carrying of expresses from said army. This deponent often saw said Adoms on horseback equipped in his military uniform with pistols and all the other equips used word or used by officers from his rank. That he served at least three years, and as deponent believes and understood the fact to be until the end of said war. Since said war, the said John Adoms visited this deponent and this deponent also visited said John Adoms and he this deponent heard said Adoms detail his revolutionary services, but this deponent cannot remember them more fully than he has above described. 
Nathaniel Townsend
Subscribed and sworn to by
the above named deponent
after the said deposition by
him signed, had been distinctly read to him by me the undersigned; and I certify that I 
am well acquainted with said 
Nathaniel Townsend and believe him to be a man of truth and worthy of credit. Sworn this 
22nd day of November 1842
before me
Henry Maybee
Justice of the Peace in the town of Peters in the County of Queens
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State of New York
Queens County ss
I John Simonson Clerk of said county, do hereby certify that Henry Maybee who administered the oath on the foregoing instrument and thereon written, was at the time of administering such oath a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and qualified, and that the handwriting to the certificate attached to said instrument a deposition and purporting to be that of said Henry Maybee is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this day of November 1842
John Simonson Clerk
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8
Rev John T. Addoms
affidavit
as to lost papers
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8 
Rev John T Addoms
affidavit
as to lost papers
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State of New York
County of Clinton ss. John T. Addoms of Plattsburg in said county being duly sworn says that previous tot he late war his Father Major John Addoms took a large number of old papers out of his chest and put them there into a pillow case which according to deponent's recollection was put in a back bedroom. Soon after the commencement of the war his father's family removed to Middleburg VT and his dwelling house at Plattsburg aforesaid was occupied by another family. the pillow case and papers were as deponent suspects left at the house. His father died in 1828 and deponent was named in his father's will as executor and his fathers papers came into  Deponent's possession but he has not been able to find his commissions as officers in the Revolutionary army or any papers relating to his revolutionary services. The family were absent from Plattsburg and from the said dwelling house in said town about two years during a part of which time the United States troops were stationed of result for the Deponent supports said papers were lost or destroyed during said time. 
"according to deponents recollection" interlined before executing

Jno T Addams 

Sworn and subscribed to 
before me this 8th Feby 
1837 and I certify that 
he is a credible person and witness
Wm Haile a Judge of 
Clinton County Courts
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State of New York
County of Clinton ss. I the subscriber clerk of said county certify that William F. Haile before whom the within deposition of Rev. John T. Addoms was taken and sworn on the eighth day of February 1837 was at the time a Judge of Clinton County Courts and that his signature to the Jurat of the within affidavit is genuine. I being acquainted with this hand writing. Witness my hand and official seal this ninth of February A.D. 1837. 
Thomas Crook Clerk
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Case of Mrs. Addoms
John A Ferris 
afft
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State New York Clinton ss
I was at West Point in 1780. I think Kosciuszko was chief engineer. He was called Colonel [illegible]. I saw Major John Addoms, there, at the time they were putting a chain across the North River. He appeared to have the command of the artificers employed there & I believe he wore the uniform of an officer. I knew him afterward in Plattsburg. He has always been called Major Addoms since my acquaintance with him. 
[Signed] John A Adis

Sworn and subscribed before me this 25th day of September 1838.
[Signed] J. Douglas Woodward 
Notary Public
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House of Representatives Feb 11 1838

To Col. J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions
Sir I enclose you the papers in reference to the claim of Mary Addoms for a pension with Mr. Woodward memorandum and suggestions respecting this for your further examination and direction in his case. Please communicate to me the result
& much oblige 
your obd servant
John Palmer
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Mrs Mary Addoms
widow of John Addoms 
Act July 4 1836
case at the pension office

Hon John Palmer
Ho Reps 
Washington
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Plattsburg NY Jany 26 1838

Hon. John Palmer

Dr Sir, 
If Major Addoms belonged to the Qr Mr or Commissary Department it is thought he would not have seen attached to a regt. It is very clear he was called Major and served as such, and wore the uniform of an officer of that grade. 
Mrs. Addoms thinks he may have served under Col. Griffin Genl. Lee, Putnam, Alex McDougal, and Genl Heath. it is desirable that a more thorough examination of the records at Washington be made, when it his hoped something may be formed which will throw light upon the case. But if nothing can be found, does not the evidence produced satisfy the mind that the applicants Husband served as a Major from the state of the marriage, (which is proven by record evidence to have taken place June 8 1778) until the end of the war? 
Will you examine into the case as to those things which of sight out to be done. You are aware that Mrs. Addoms and her numerous relatives are highly respectable.  
Yours very truly
J.D. Woodward
PS  See Judge Newcombs and Mrs Addoms affidavits at the pension office
We have having little snow this winter the winter has been undeniably mild since 1st Jany
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Children of Mary Addoms 
widow of John Addoms
NY Act July 4 1836
Add evidence 

J.D. Woodward Atty
April 17, 54
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Washington D.C. April 26, 1854
Sir, 
In your letter of the 25th of July 1853, relative to the claim of the children of Mary Addoms widow of John, you say that "the claim is that he was a Major of Artillery, and the widow thinks he had something to do with the Commisary Department." It is proven that he served as Superintendent of the Mechanics and in the Commisary Department from May 1778 until the end of the war, but there is no allegation or evidence that he was a "Major of Artillery." - The affidavits of Nathaniel Townsend and Kinner Newcomb both men of high character, prove his services in the Commisary Departmenr, for more than three years, and until the end of the war. His Oath of Office shows him in service as Superintendent of Mechanics in May 1778, and an ancient paper shows he was receiving $50. per month for his services - Other records show him employed in the Commisary Department at different places, as late as April 1780 - and the additional evidence now furnished show him in service
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at Boston Nov 28. 1780 - This is more than two years from May 1778 when he entered the service. The burning of the war office in 1800 and loss on that occasion of the records of services in the army of the Revolution authorises the admission of parol evidence in this case and that already adduced supported as it is by such public and private records as can be had, is conclusive of the merits of this claim. The parties, and witnesses are all persons of high character and standing, and certified as such by the Magistrate before whom their depositions were taken - I am not aware that a record of the loss of the Muster Rolls, accounts & vouchers destroyed by fire in the War office in 1800 has ever been produced in a pension case.
This proof authorises the admission of the parol in this case, which evidence, taken in connection with such records as are produced, should be deemed conclusive.
Respectfully Yours, 
[signed] J.D. Woodward, Atty. 

Hon L. P. Waldo 
Commissioner
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New York Sept 27th 1855

To the Com. of Pensions

Dr Sir, 
Will you please inform me whether or not a pension has been granted to the heirs of one John Addoms. And also the amt. of the pension granted to his widow which pension was received by her heirs last year.
The said pensions were applied for by J.D. Woodward of Plattsburgh Clinton Co. New York & certain reports about his acts & character induce me to write you. 
John Addoms I believe died about the year 1823 & his widow, Mary, I think was her name, died about the year 1838. I am not certain about the years of their deaths. 
The whole amt of a pension the heirs recv'd that the widow was entitled to was $47.00 & (illegible) dollars [illegible]. 
Will you also state the time that the pension was granted to the widow. 
I am one of the heirs. 
Yours respectfully
[Signed] J.H. Boardman
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J.D. Woodward
June 24 1854
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Plattsburg N.Y. June 24 1854

Sir, 
I enclose the original record of Mrs. Mary Addoms death to be compared with the affidavits of Rev. John T. Addoms and returned to me. When proof heirship was made in 1840 Rev. John T. Addoms made an affidavit (of which the enclosed is a copy) which corresponds with the record. And I am satisfied that February 7. 1839. is the correct date of his mother's death. In order to procure letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Addoms it is necessary to serve citations on all her heirs and some of whom are in Mass. New York. Illinois, and Canada. & at notice of six weeks must be published & the will proven and for this purpose the witnesses if living must be brought from Canada and as they have not been heard from more than 20 years we do not know how proof of the will can be made. If the will and codicil should be proven, a question will then arise whether the will and codicil, or the law giving the arrears equally to
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the children shall given. We think justice requires that the certificate in this case should issue to the children and grand children if Mrs Addoms mentioned in the certificate of the court. 
If you do not feel authorized to do this, it can be issued in the name of the children who will see that the children of Mrs. Boardman or Mrs. Hagar  (whose interests I request) have their shares. Releases from there can be obtained and filed in your office should you so direct. 
Respectfully yours, 
J.D. Woodward

Hon. Loren P. Waldo 
Comm.
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J.D. Woodward 
July 1, 1854
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Plattsburg N.Y. July 1, 1854

Sir, 

The entry in the small Bible recently forwarded to me to your office in the case of Mary Addoms goes to corroborate the testimony of John Addoms. See his affidavit of June 13, 1854 and was sent for that purpose. The record of Mrs. Mary Addoms death was contained in the account book two leaves of which I sent to you to be compared with the affidavits of Rev. John T. Addoms and his son John. 
Respectfully yours, 
J.D. Woodward

Hon. L.P. Waldo
Com of Pensions 

P.S. The entry in the Bible referred to is Wm. Y Addoms and is Feby 25 1839 and not Mrs. Y Addoms
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J D Woodward
Letter
June 23 1854
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Plattsburg N.Y. June 23, 1854

Sir, 
I find it difficult to procure letters of Administration on the estate of my deceased mother Mary Addoms for the following reasons. She left on her decease the enclosed papers purporting to be her last will and codicil. In regard to the will the household furniture therein named was disposed if during her lifetime, and the estate of her husband, my father, was not settled at her death, and has not yet ben settled. The balance of her estate if any there should be and will be very small, ad soon after the will was executed (6 years ago) the witnesses left this county for upper Canada and have not since been heard from nor do I know by when their handwriting can be proven. As to the codicil, I consider it inoperative, a void in as and as my mother died without having received her pension, and there was noting for it to operate upon the law of Congress fives the arrears of pension dur my mother to her children, and I think my sisters children right to have among them the share of their deceased parents. It will save much time labor expense, and difficulty in this case to have the pension certificate issued to the four surviving children and grand children of Mary Addoms and as her surviving executor named in her will and codicil (my executor being dead) and in my behalf I cannot that said Grand children named
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may be inserted in such pension certificate I cannot obtain a letter of administration under my laws without proving the will which will subject me to delay and expense and embarrass and in making an equal decision of the pension money. Please address your answer to my attorney J.D. Woodward Plattsburg N.Y. 
Respectfully yours
John T. Addoms

Hon Loren P. Waldo 
Com of Pens
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J.D. Woodward
June 14 1854
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Plattsburg NY June 14 1854

Sir, 
I enclose evidence of the date of the death of Mary Addoms, widow of John, required by your letter of the 7th instant, and names of her surviving children. It is not in the power of the claimants to produce any further evidence of identity of the John Adams who was at Boston, with the one who served upon the Hudson River, than that already furnished. We think that his oath of office, and settlement of his account, together with the parol evidence in the case, is sufficient to authorize an allowance of the claim, aside from the Records which show John Adams in the service at Boston, Mr. Townsend a man of high character testifies that the John Addoms who married his sister served more than two years, and his testimony is corroborated by Judge Newcomb and others, as well as John A. Ferris, whose Deposition was overlooked in my last examination of the case. It will be attended with considerable expense and difficulty for the Mr Addoms to have an administrator appointed on the estate of his mother, and if the claim be allowed in the names of the children only, there is hardly a necessity for an admin. as there are
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only four children now living, and there will be little difficulty in procuring their powers. We consider this a meritorious claim for two years service at $50 per month from March 4, 1831 to February 7, 1839 and that the evidence is sufficient to support it. 
Very respectfully yours, 
J.D. Woodward

Hon. L.P. Waldo
Com of Pensions
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Copy of J. D. Woodwards letter to
Archd Campbell Esquire
Dept Secy State NY
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(Copy)

Plattsburg February 9 1837

Arch'd Campbell Esq

Dr Sir, 
The widow of John Addoms deceased is about applying for a pension under the act of July 4 1836. She states that her husband was a Major win the army of the U.S. from 1778 ad for some time previous to the end of the Revolutionary war. He had command of the artificus who constructed the Chevaux de frizes in the Hudson River as she has been informed. He also superintended the building of barracks at Fishkill and was at the time under the command of Genl. Washington, Putnam, Lee and others. Perhaps Major Addoms belonged to Col. Zephaniel Platts Regt New York Troops. If so his name may be found on the Roll of that Regt. 
Col. Baldwin is understood to have had the command of the artificus in the North River during the Revolution. Perhaps the rolls of his corps may bear the name of John Addoms as a Major. He may have been attached to some of the New York Regiment and an examination of the Rolls may throw light upon the matter. Perhaps the proceedings of the New York convention may show the time of his appointment and the period of his service & c. Enclose your answer and certificate of the facts to the Hon. D. Farlow, House of Reps Washington D.C. and note amount of changes. 
Yours very respectfully
J.D. Woodward
for the record
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Mrs. Mary Addoms
additional evidence
3d  Sec  Act July 4 1836

For James L. Edwards Esquire
Comm of Pensions
Washington 
D.C.
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Plattsburg March 31, 1837

J.L. Edwards Esq. 

Dr Sir,
These affidavits may as well be filed with the other papers of Mrs. Addoms. Her marriage can we think be clearly established to have taken place at the time stated in her declaration. She is waiting with some anxiety the result of your examination of the records in the qr masters department. It seems her husband was in some way connected with the army and called Major. Perhaps there may be record showing payment to him for services which may throw light upon the matter. 
Yours respectfully
J.D. Woodward
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1598

Mrs Mary Addoms 
dec'd
NY
act 4 July 36
m 78 d 23

Jas. L. Edwards Esq. 
Com of Pensions 

Hon D. Farlin 
HR
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Washington Feby 20 1837

James L. Edwards Esq. 

D. Sir, 
In the case of Mrs. Mary Addoms I wish an examination of the Rolls with a view to determine whether her husband was a continental officer and if so the period of his service. 
It's necessary to support that proof of the marriage can be furnished if necessary. 
Enclosed  your answer to Hon. D. Farlin
Ho. of Reps. 
Yours respectfully
J.D. Woodward
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4

J. Douglas Woodward Esq. 
Washington
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Secretary's Office
Albany Feb. 16 1837

Sir, 
Agreeable to the request contained in your letter of the 9th instant I have examined the records of the provincial Congress and other records in this office, but I have not been able to find any thing in relation to John Addoms as a major in the army of the U.S. or in any other capacity. If he was among the artificus I presume he had his commission from the Continental Congress. 
I am very respectfully
Your ob. servant
Arch'd Campbell 
Dep. Secretary

J. Douglas Woodward Esq.
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Mary Addoms 
Act July 4
additional evidence

For James L. Edwards Esq. 
Com of Pensions
Washington 
D.C.
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Plattsburg NY August 15 1837

James L. Edwards Esq. 
D. Sir, 
When Mr. Luce was here last Spring, I made some inquiries of him relative to the case of Mrs. Mary Addoms widow of Maj John Addoms deceased and he (Mr. L) suggested that possibly a Mr. Morrel of New Windsor might be able to state the character of Major Addoms services. Accordingly I wrote to the Post Master of that place requesting him to procure Judge Morrel's affidavit. My letter it seems was handed over to Walter Case Esq. who write me that Judge Morrel has in a great measure lost his recollection, having several slight touches of the palsy and that he has no recollection whatever of Major Addoms. That Judge Morrel was not employed on the chevaux de frizes but served altogether with the Continental troops. Mr Case has however procured the deposition of Mr. David Annan which it is thought will with the other evidence be deemed satisfactory. If so , you are requested to send her certificate to me by mail.
It may not be improper to add that on the 12th July last, I made a thorough search at the house where Major Addoms lived and died, but could find no papers which throw any light upon the case.  It is thought that Mr. Annan's statement will be found to square with your records. 
Yours respectfully, 
J.D. Woodward
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Washington City  D.C. 
Aug 11 

Mrs. Mary Addoms

Geo. Wm Crump 
Acting Comm. of Pensions

Free

J.D. Woodward Esq. 
Plattsburgh
New York
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War Department
Pension Office
August 11 1837

Sir, 
The additional evidence in the case of Mary Addoms, contained in your letter of the 26 ultimo has been examined. The claimant supposes that her husband was an officer in the Commissary Department, but has procured no satisfactory evidence of it; nor is there anything in the Department which goes to confirm her statement. 
I am respectfully, 
Your obt. servt
Geo. Wm Crump

J.D. Woodward Esq. 
Plattsburgh
New York
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Mrs. Mary Addoms
to 
J.D. Woodward
Power of atty 
Feby 8 1837
Page 146

Know all men by these presents that I Mary Addoms of Plattsburg New York widow of John Addoms late of said town deceased a Major in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War do hereby authorize constitute and appoint J Douglas Woodward attorney and counsellor at law of Plattsburg aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for me ad in my name to present my claim for a pension for me the United States to the Secretary of War of Commissioner of Pensions and to receive for me a certificate of the pension to which I am entitled as the widow of John Addoms deceased late a Major on account of his services as an officer in the Revolutionary army and I also authorize and empower my said attorney to demand and re4ceive for me from the agent of the United States authorized to pay the same the amount of pension to which I am entitled to under the act of July 4 1836 as the widow of the said Major John Addoms deceased and to execute in my name full and sufficient receipts and discharged for the same. I also authorize and empower said attorney to do all other acts and things for the obtaining of my said pension as shall seem to him proper hereby notifying and commissioning whatsoever my said attorney shall do or caused to be done in the promises necessary to obtain said pension and I authorize my said attorney to appoint an attorney under him it it shall be necessary in the opinion of my said attorney so to do. Witness my hand and seal at Plattsburg this eighth day of February 1837. 
her
Mary x Addoms
mark

Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of 
Jno T Addoms
Luther Hagar

State of New York
Clinton County ss. Be it known that on eighth day of February 1837 before the subscriber a Judge of Clinton County Courts personally appeared Mary Addoms above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed and that she cannot write her name owing to blindness. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand the day and year lest above mentioned. 
Wm. F. Haile a judge of 
Clinton County Courts
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State of New York
County of Clinton ss. I the subscriber Clerk of said county do hereby certify that William F. Haile before whom the within power of attorney was taken and acknowledged on the eighth day of February 1837 was at the time a Judge of Clinton County Courts and that his signature within is genuine. I being well acquainted with his hand writing. Witness my hand and official seal at Plattsburg February ninth AD 1837. 
Thomas Crook Clerk
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Record proof
showing John Addoms in service
Nov 28, 1780
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John Adams
Service
Extract
Certified
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Extracts from an original authentic manuscript presented by Arad Joy

[Note in the margin] Vol 3 Page 124 Filing |"Return of the C.G.M. Stores Department "including the Regt of Art'y and Artificers 
" Nov 28 1780
"At Boston 
" John Adams   Conductor
[Note in Margin] Page 135 | "John Adams Cond &  M Stores Boston
[Note in Margin] [Page]" 170  |" A list of Officers in the Comy. Genl. of Military Stores Department April 1780 after having 
[Note in margin] 171  |" dismissed the supernumerary & useless officers as far as I had authority 
" At Boston 
[note in margin] 171.172 |"John Adams Condr. M Stores May 24 1780

Pension Office 
March 30th 1854
I have compared the above extracts with the original manuscript & find it a true copy
[Signed] Rich W. Clarke 
Clerk
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Col. Benj. H. Mooers
affidavit
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Col. Benj. H. Mooers 
affidavit
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District of Columbia, 
Washington County, To wit:
I, John A. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington, hereby certify, that John D. Clark Esq. before whom the above and annexed deposition was made, and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and District aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature thereto is genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court, this sixth day of January 1853.
Jno A. Smith Clk
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District of Columbia 
Benjamin H. Mooers of Green Bay in the State of Wisconsin being duly sworn doth depose and say that he was born and raised in Plattsburgh in the State of New York and was from his earliest boyhood well acquainted with Major John Addoms who resided many years a neighbor to Deponent's father on Cumberland Head in the said town of Plattsburgh. that he this deponent always heard said Addoms called "Major Addoms" and always understood he had served as an officer in the Revolutionary War and acquired his title by such service and the Commission he held in the Revolutionary Army. 
And this deponent further saith that he was also well and ultimately acquainted with Mrs. Mary Addoms the wife, and subsequently the widow of the said Major John Addoms, that she was a highly respectable lady; a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of strict veracity and truthful in all things. 
And this deponent further saith that he was also for many years well acquainted with Kinner Newcomb late of Plattsnurgh now deceased. That he was a man of high character of standing, represented his County several years in the Legislature and was many years  Judge of the Clinton County Courts, and in the opinion of this deponent any statement made by the said Kinner Newcomb is entitled to the fullest credit. 
Benj H. Mooers 
Sworn and Subscribed this 11th day of June 1852
Before me John D. Clark Jr
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Case of the children of
John Adams
Joseph Ellis affd't
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State of New York
County of Sullivan ss.
Joseph Elis of Bloomingburgh in said County aged sixty one years being duly sworn says that he has in his possession an ancient paper or document purporting to be an abstract account of provisions, stores he received and distributed by Bethnel Washburn issuing commissary &c by order of William Duer &c for the months of May, June & July in the year seventeen hundred & eighty two as it appears from the dates of said record in which rations for one person was issued to Mr. Adams, six rations, 58 Pounds of bread, twenty nine pounds of fresh beef, twelve pounds salt shad, twelve pounds of tallow, six pounds of candles, nine barrels of flour, fourteen barrels herring, twelve gills West Indian Rum, three gills of brandy & sixty four gills of whiskey, and deponent further saith that the said abstract or records were from a large book which had been in the possession Charles Baker Esq. now deceased a late resident of the County of Orange in the State of New York and that deponent had seen said book some fifteen years since, and that said book has been mostly destroyed previous to its coming into deponents possession and that deponent has in possession twelve of the leaves of said book, and deponent believes that when he first saw said book it must have had more than two hundred leaves in it. 
[Signed] Joseph Ellis
Subscribed and sworn before me this 9 day of April 1852
[Signed] J.O. Dunning J.P. 

I certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Ellis above named and that he is a man of truth and veracity & entitled to full credit and belief. 
[Signed] J.O. Dunning J.P.
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J. O Dunning J.P. 

State of New York:
Sullivan County
Clerk's Office. } ss. 
I Certify that J.O. Dunning Esq., the person subscribing the annexed or foregoing deposition and before whom the same was taken was on the 9th day of April A.D. 1832 a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn and authorized to take the same; and that his signature thereto is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 10th day of April A.D. 1852. 
Gad Wales Clerk
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Phebe Barlow 
to 
J.D. Woodward
Power
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Power of Attorney 
Know all men by these present, that I, Phebe Barlow, one of the children of Mary Addoms widow of John Addoms deceased who was an officer in the army of the Revolution
have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint J. Douglas Woodward my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place, and stead to obtain from the Commissioner of pensions or other officers authorized to be the same a certificate for the amount of pension to which I am entitled as one of the children of John Addoms deceased who was an officer of the Revolution, and of his widow Mary Addoms deceased. And also to receive all other sums to which I am entitled from the United States as are of the children of the said John Addoms in consequence of his military services, and to execute sufficient releases therefore and I do hereby revoke all former powers (if any) inconsistent with the above power
giving and granting unto my said attorney fully power and authority to do and perform all and every act ant thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof. 
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the thirteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight  hundred and fifty one.  ("fifty" written an erased) 
Phebe Barlow 

Sealed and delivered in presence of 
Aaron Hackley 
Julia M. Addoms

United States of America, 
County of Oneida
City of Utica} ss. 
Be it known, that on the thirteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty one before me, the subscriber recorder of the City of Utica in and and for said County personally appeared Phebe Barlow above named to me well known as the individual described in and who executed the above 
and acknowledge the above Letter of Attorney to be her act and deed. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written. 
Aaron Hackley 
Recorder of the City
of Utica
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Mary Reeve 
to J. Douglas Woodward
Power
Feby 6 1852
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Power of Attorney 
Anstice, Law Stationer, 27 Nassau street 

Know all men by these presents, that I Mary Reeve of Peoria Illinois widow of Robert Reeve deceased and a daughter of John Addoms formerly of Plattsburgh NY and an officer of the Revolutionary army have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents, do make, constitute, and appoint J. Douglas Woodward of Plattsburgh NY Counsellor & c my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place, and stead to obtain from the Commissioner of Pensions or other officer authorized to give the same a certificate for the amount of pension to which I am entitled as one of the children of John Addoms who was an officer of the Revolution and of his widow, Mary Addoms deceased, and to receive all other sums to which I am entitled from the U States as one of the children of the said John Addoms deceased in consideration of the services in the army of the Revolution, and to execute sufficient releases therefore and i do hereby revoke all former powers of any increase that with the above power
giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby satisfying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. 
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the sixth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of Mary Reeve. 

State of Illinois
County of Peoria} ss. Be it known, that on the sixth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and fifty two before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County in and for the State of Illinois duly commissioned, and sworn, dwelling in Kingston in said county personally came Mary Reeve above named to me personally known as the described in and who executed the above power
and acknowledged the above Letter of Attorney to be her act and deed. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the day and year last above written.
John Lucas Seal Justice Peace
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State of New York 
County of Peoria} Clerks Office
I Charles Kettelle Clerk of the County Court do hereby certify that John Lucas Esq. whose name appears subscribed to the within certificate was on the day of the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified as appears on record in my office. Ans as such full faith and credit are due to all his official acts and that his signature to said certificate is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and apply the seal of said court at Peoria this 6th day of February AD 1852
Charles Kettelle Clk
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For Com Pensions
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Josiah Terry act 7 June 1832.
Martha Blanchard widow of Peter Blanchard act July 4 1836
Patty Ostrander  "    " [widow of] Henry Ostrander   "    "   "   " [act July 4 1836.]

Pension Certificates in the above cases may be sent by mail to 
J.D. Woodward
Atty for claimants
Plattsburg New York

memorandum for Commissioner of Pensions.

Mr Luce, I perceive that the act for a more equitable administration of the navy pension fund passed on the last day of the session the bill as it passed the senate should in my opinion have been adopted by the House. We must put this matter in the way of being correct at the next congress. There is no good reason why the amount of pension to the widows of naval officers should not be governed by the laws now in force. 
Yours truly  [Signed] J.D. Woodward
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Rev. John T. Addoms
to 
J. Douglas Woodward
Power & c

Found in N. File 26810
Daniel Jumper
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Power of Attorney 

Know all men by these presents, that I John Addoms of Plattsburg NY a son of Major John Addoms late of said town deceased
have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents, do make, constitute and appoint J. Douglas Woodward of Plattsburg aforesaid Counsellor true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place, and stead to obtain from the Commissioner of Pensions or other offices authorized to issue the same a certificate for the amount of pension to which I am entitled as one of the children of John Addoms who was an officer of the Revolution and of his widow Mary Addoms deceased and to receive all of the sums to which I am entitled from the United States as one of the children of the said John Addoms dec'd in consequence of his services in the army of the Revolution and to execute sufficient releases therefore. And I do hereby revoke all former powers (if any) inconsistent with the above power and do hereby
give and grant unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof. 
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my and and seal the thirteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one (forty erased) 
John T. Addoms

Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
Edwin Benedict

United States of America, } ss.
Be it Known, That on the fourteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty one before me, the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Edwin Benedict with whom I am personally acquainted, and being by me duly sworn said that he was a resident of the time of Plattsburgh in said County & that he saw John T. Addoms execute the within instrument. That he the said Adm subscribed his name that he was a witness & that he knew the said John T. Adoms to be the person described in and who executed the said instrument
[signed] George Moore Just Peace
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State of New York
Clinton County, } ss. 
I, C Demming Vaughn Dept. Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby certify that George Moore whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgement of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Clinton, dwelling in said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily beleive that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, the 14th day of August 1851.
C. Demming Vaughn Dept Clerk
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Rev Chas Addoms
to 
J.D. Woodward

Power of atty 
Feby 20 1851
Page 170

Power of Attorney 
Know all men by these presents, that we Charles Addoms of Russeltown Canada Court 
have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents, do make, constitute, and appoint J. Douglas Woodward of Plattsburg New York, counsellor & c true and lawful attorney for me and in our name, place and stead to obtain from the Commissioner of Pensions or office authorized to issue the same a certificate of pension for the amount due us as children of John and Mary Addoms deceased, and all other sums to which we may be entitled in consideration of the services of the said John Addoms in the army of the Revolution and to execute sufficient receipts to therefore and generally to act as agent of our claims against the United States. And we do hereby revoke all former powers (if any) inconsistent with the above. 
And I also authorize my said attorney to receive my share of the half pay for life to which my said Father may have been entitled from the time he left the army to the period after his death and to execute sufficient releases therefor
giving and granting unto our said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes, as we might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof. 
In Witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals the thirteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one. Executed No 20 now 1851 
Charles Addoms
Sealed and delivered in the presence of 
Witness
A M Fee

Province of Canada
District of Montreal 
Be it known, that on the     day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty oen before me the subscribed in and for the county of    
in said district personally appeared Charles Addoms to me well known as the individual described in and who executed the above power and acknowledge the above Letter of Attorney to be his act and deed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and the day and year last above written. 

Justice Notes
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Mary Addoms- Clinton 
Jan 10 1842
Rep Com Rev Pensions
May 24 1842
Report advance No 784

Tomlinson 

Children of Mary Addoms
Petition of the Children 
of Mrs. Mary Addoms

Com on Rev Pensions

obtain papers in the case of Mrs. Mary Addoms from the pension office

May 19th 1840
Ref. to the committee on Rev. Pensions

July 10 1840 Report versus W. 714
Rev. Pensions

In this case it does not appear that either father or mother were pensioners or that service was performed

Report advance

Dec. 21 1840 
Ref to Com. Rev. Pensions 
Feb 12 1841 report vs. see prints 
report no. 249
44
Tomlinson
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To the Senate House of Representatives US

The petition of the Children of John and Mary Addoms respectfully represent that the facts set forth in the papers accompanying this petition are true and they pray for the passage of your acts for their relief authorizing them to receive the amount of pension due to their mother at the time of her decease. 
February 11, 1840 
Respectfully Submitted 
Jno T. Addoms
For myself and the rest of the children
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Surrogate Certificate
Children of Mrs. Mary Addoms
Page 174

State of New York
County of Clinton ss. Surrogate's Office February 1, 1840

I Certify that satisfactory evidence was this day adduced to me to prove that Mary Addoms widow of Major John Addoms deceased died at Plattsburg in said County on the seventh day of February in the year eighteen hundred and thirty eight, leaving six children viz. John T. Addoms, Harriet Boardman wife of Horace Boardman, Sarah Hagar wife of Luther Hargar all of Plattsburg, Charles Addoms of Lower Canada, Phebe Barlow wife of Jonathan Barlow of Schenectady, N.Y. &Mary Reeve widow of Robert Reeve of Peoria Illinois. That said children are the only children of said John and Mary Addoms, and are all of age. Given under my hand and official seal at Plattsburg the day and year first above written. 
Jno B. Skinner Surrogate of said County
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Mary Addoms widow of John 
act of 1838
NY
made [illegible, special?] by M Heath -
Mr Cole will please take their [illegible, proofing?passing?] & we will look them over within
J.P.W. 
see additional evidence filed within the last month.
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From American State 
Papers Vol 20 
Burning of the 
War Office
in 1800 and 
certain records
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Doc. No. 142 2d Sep 6th Cong
20th Volume American State papers
page 232 No 142

Books and Papers destroyed by fire in the War office in 1800 
"Relating to the accounts of the old Army"
"Several cases of muster and pay rolls, others containing accounts and vouchers of Sundry pay masters and agents for paying troops; and one case containing individual settlements made by the late pay master General and commissioner of army accounts. These papers could only be of use in the examination of claims for services prior to the establishment of the present Government, which if not already settled, are all barred and foreclosed by acts of limitation. The loss will not maternally affect the unsettled accounts of the United States."
 The above is from a letter of Samuel Dexter acting Secy of War to Congress. 

Note- We think it reasonable to presume that the vouchers connected with the settlement of Mr Addoms account proof of his services were among the papers destroyed
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(Private) 
FREE 

Hon L.P. Waldo
Com of Pens.
Washington,
D.C. 

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John Addoms
Oath as superintendent of Mechanics in the army of the US- May 11, 1778
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"I do hereby certify that John Adams Esq. Superintendent of the Mechanicks in the Army of the Unites States in the Northern Department did take the oath of Allegiance to the United State of America, as prescribed by a Resolve of Congress, bearing date the 3d of February 1778. In witness whereof I have signed and delivered the present certificate, Fishkill May 11, 1778
(signed) Alex McDougal
M General"

Department of State
Washington April 20, 1832
I certify that the preceding copy is accurately transcribed from the original deposited in the Archives of this Department
W Hunter
Acting Chief Clerk
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Case of Mrs. Mary Addoms
11
Nathaniel Townsend 
Deposition
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Queens County ss: Nathaniel Townsend being duly sworn doth depose as follows: That he is more than seventy seven years of age and that during the war of the Revolution he resided at or near the Nine Partners in Dutchess County at which time he was well acquainted with one John Addoms who married deponents sister. That the said John Addoms was at that time reported to be and deponent verily believes he was a Major in the Continental Service. That deponent saw Major Addoms frequently during the war whilst visiting his family who resided near where deponent lived at which times Major Addoms wore the American Uniform with a sword and epaulette, a cocked hat, with the American cockade, and other suitable equipment for an officer of the rank of Major. The fact that Mr. Addoms held the rank of Major and served in that capacity in the American Army, deponent never heard disputed and from deponents own observation and the general reputation in the neighborhood where he lived he verily believes that Mr. Addoms held the rank of Major as aforesaid and was actively engaged as such several years during the American Revolution and further deponent saith not. 
Nathaniel Townsend
Sworn and Subscribed before me
Jany 1st 1838
John D. Feeks Judge of County Courts

I certify that Nathaniel Townsend the above deponent is a respectable inhabitant of the Town of Desert Bay in Queens County and fully entitled to credit. 
John D. Feeks
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State of New York
Queens County} I John Simonson Clerk of the County of Queens do hereby certify that John D. Feeks Esquire who administered the oath on the the annexed instrument and thereon within was at the time of administering such oath a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county aforesaid dwelling in said county commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to administer the same and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge and verily believe that the said signatures to the said certificate is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county the 8th day of January 1838. 
John Simonson Clerk
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Case of Widow Mary Addoms
Saml Youngs affdt

The member of Congress from West Chester can certify to the quality & signature of the Justice if necessary. It is supposed Mr Swartwout is known at the dept.

New Windsor N.Y. Jany 18th

As to being Major & in actual service

J.D. Woodward Esq. 
Counsellor of Law

Platts Burgh
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State of New York
Westchester County ss
Personally appeared before the subscriber Justice of the Peace in and for the said county Samuel Young a credible witness to me personally known and having been by me duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was seventy seven years of age on the fourteenth day of May last that he served as a lieutenant in a company commanded by Cap. "Thomas Hunt" in the Regt commanded by Lieutenant Col. Frederick Weisenfels in the Revolutionary War and also that her served as one of the guides to the Continental Troops when stationed on the American lines in the said County of Westchester during the years 1778-1779 and 1780 under various commanders on that station while he was thus employed as one of the said guides was frequently sent with information obtained from cartons and the friendly inhabitants who resided near the British lines to Peekskill where Gen McDougal kept his head quarters. That while at the quarter of Genl McDougal he frequently saw a Major Adams at those quarters that at one time eh saw the saw Major Adams receive some papers from Genl. McDougal that he was then dressed in Regimentals that at one time he well recollects seeing the said Major Adams at the quarters of Gen Heath. That does not recollect that he ever see the said Major Adams but in full military dress that the deponent last knew to what regiment or Brigade the said Major belonged that he was introduced to the deponent as Major Adams and that he was attended by that high at Genl. McDougals and Genl Heath's quarters. 
Saml Youngs

Subscribed and sworn this
5 day of January 1838

Steuben Swartwout Justice of the Peace

I certify that Samuel Youngs the above deponent is well known to me and that I know his testimony to be entitled to a full credit. 
Steuben Swartwout Justice of the Peace
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9
Mr. Skinners affidavit
in case or Mrs. Mary Adddoms

Di widowhood
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State of New York
County of Clinton ss I John B. L. Skinner of Plattsburg in said county being duly sworn says that Major John Addoms died at Plattsburg aforesaid on or about the year eighteen hundred twenty three. 
Deponent was well acquainted with said John Addoms previous to his death. He resided at Cumberland Head in said town. 
He was usually called Major Addoms. Deponent is also well acquainted with Mrs. Mary Addoms now a resident of said town and knows her to be the widow of the said Major Addoms and she has remained a widow and unmarried since the death of her said husband
John B.L. Skinner

Sworn and subscribed before me
this 9th day of February 1837 and 
I certify that Deponent is 
a credible witness
J. Douglas Woodward
Notary Public
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10 
Kinner Newcomb 
affidavit
in the Mrs. Mary Addoms 
de date of office & c
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State of New York
County of Clinton ss. Kinner Newcomb of Plattsburg in said county aged eighty years do swear that I became acquainted with John Addoms deceased in the year 1776 at Poughkeepsie N.Y. I think he was then a Captain, afterward I believe he was promoted to the office of Major of the Artifices and his family were at Nine Partners. He was called Major Addoms at the close of the war. I was with the grand army in Genl . Cortland's Regt and don't know the time said Addoms rec his appointment of Major. I believe he served from the time of his appointment until the close of the4 war and I think his appointment must have taken place s Major in 1777. I always was impressed with the belief that he served during the whole war. I have been well acquainted with him since the Revolution and he died several years since at Plattsburg and left a widow Mary Addoms who is now living and who has remained a widow since her husbands death and I have no doubt that he was married in June 1778 for I know his family were at Nine Partners during that year. I am acquainted with the Rev. John T. Addoms who is now present and I believe he was born June 10, 1781 and his sister Polly was as I believe born in April 1779. They were children of the said marriage. I include to be respected Major Addoms had the command of the Corps after artifices at Poughkeepsie.

Kinner Newcomb

Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 8th day of February 
1837 and I certify that Deponent 
is a highly respectable and credible 
witness

Wm F. Haile a Judge 
of Clinton County Courts
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I hereby certify that William F. Haile before whom the within affidavit was taken and to which his name is subscribed as a Judge, was at the time of taking such affidavit a Judge of Clinton County Courts and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and believe the signature within purporting to be that of William F. Haile is genuine. 
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of the County of Clinton this 8th day of February 1837
Thomas Crook Clerk
of Clinton County
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Aug 1
[illegible]
Mary Adams

[Circular stamp] PLATTSBURGH N.Y. JUL 26

[Stamped] FREE

James L. Edwards Esq. 
Comr of Pensions 
Washington 
D.C.
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Plattsburg NY July 26 1837

J.L. Edwards Esq. 

Dr. Sir, 
From the evidence now furnished & that which your records contain Mrs. Mary Addoms supposes herself entitled to a pension. 
Yours respectfully
J.D. Woodward
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5
Mrs. Gertrude Hoffman
deposition in the
case of Mary Addoms
present at marriage

J.D. Woodward Esq. 
Concerning Mary Addoms
Plattsburgh 
N.Y.
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State of New York
Dutchess County Ss. Gertrude Hoffman of Poughkeepsie in the said County aged seventy years, being duly sworn doth depose and say that she was well acquainted with John Addams and Mary Townsend during the Revolutionary War. That shortly after the commencement of the war (but at what particular month or year this deponent does not now particularly remember) the said John Addams and Mary Townsend were married at the house of her (this deponents) father Philip Verplanck, at Hopewell in said Dutchess County. This deponent distinctly recollects being present at the marriage and saw the ceremony performed at that time said Addams was an officer in the army as was said, and this deponent now remembers, that he wore a sword at that time. That she always understood that he was a [major is crossed out] and was commonly called [major crossed out] Captain Addams. That after his marriage this deponent thinks he remained in the army until the end of the war and afterwards removed to Plattsburgh in Clinton County, where he lived until his death, which as this deponent is informed and believes happened some time in the summer of 1823 Mrs Mary Addams who is now applying for a pension was left a widow by his death, and is still his widow and unmarried as this deponent believes & further saith not
[Signed] Gertrude Hoffman
Sworn & subscribed before me this 21st day of July 1837 & I certify that deponent is a credible Witness
[Signed] Jacob Van Ness a Justice of the Peace in & for Dutchess County

State of New York
Duchess County Ss  I Henry J Traver Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Jacob Van Ness Esquire before whom the above affidavit was
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made is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County dwelling in the said County duly elected and qualified And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and verily that the signature affixed to the said affidavit purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the 21st day of July 1837.
[Signed] Henry J. Traver Clerk
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Pokeepsie July 28th 1837
Sir
Yours of the 13th was duly rec'd a few days since but owing to the absence of my Aunt Mrs Hoffman from town I was unable to procure her affidavit before. As to the services of Capt Addams in the army of the revolution she knows nothing but is clear & positive as to his marriage with Mary Townsend as will appear by the affidavit. I have no charge to make for services in this matter. I am happy to have the opportunity of reciprocating in a manner that favor you did me some time since of a like nature. Any thing that you may have to attend to in this part of the county shall be promptly attended to by commanding our services. She knows of no [illegible]
Yours Respectfully
[Signed] Mr. G. Hoffman
J. D. Woodward Esq
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3.
Daniel Annin, Affadavit
Saw him in service
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State of New York 
Dutchess County Ss
Personally appeared before the subscriber a [Justice of the Peace is crossed out] Commissioner &c in and for the County of Dutchess & State aforesaid Daniel Annan of the Town of Fishkill County of Dutchess and State aforesaid Late of Newburgh aged eighty years a credible witness to me personally known and having been by me first duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he is a pensioner of the United States under the Law of June 7th 1832 That in the Revolutionary war and from some time in the year 1777 to the termination of said war Deponent was well acquainted with Major John Addoms That during all that time the said Addoms was reputed to belong to the Continental army and to be in the actual service of his Country as an officer in said army, and deponent believes the said Report to have been true Deponent well recollects of seeing the said John Addoms in the Campaign of 1777 in actual service at Peekskill in the County of West Chester and State aforesaid from the first of March in the year last aforesaid to the middle of June next thereafter Deponent was at Peekskill during all the time aforesaid A detachment of the Continental army commanded by Major General Alexander McDougall lay at that place during all that time, and deponent frequently during the said time said the said John Addoms and well recollects that he wore Epaulets and was called Major Addoms, & deponent has no doubt that during all the time aforesaid he was in actual service with the said Detachment as a Commissioned officer Deponent also saith that during the time aforesaid and often afterwards during the said war
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he heard and verily believes it was true that the said Major John Addoms had been in actual service with said army on Long Island New York and White Plains in the Campaign of 1776 as an officer but what Commission the said Addoms then held deponent cannot now state From the Campaign of 1777 aforesaid to the End of the said war the said John Addoms was engaged in trial service with said army and at the close thereof served in the Commissary Department, according to Deponents Recollection and belief deponent lived at Fishkill aforesaid during the said war when not in actual service, and often saw the said John Addoms there with the Detachment of the army in that vicinity and Deponent has often heard and verily believes that the said John Addoms served in the Continental army of 1776 to the end the said war. The said John Addoms  was married sometime in the year 1777 or 1778 at Phillip Verplanks in Fishkill aforesaid to Mary Townsend as Deponent then heard & believes to be true
[Signed] Daniel Annan
Sworn to and subscribed this 9 day of August 1837 before me
[Signed] Joseph Cromwell Commissioner of deeds for Dutchess County

[Note at bottom of page] Certificate of credibility in the body of the affidavit
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State of New York
Dutchess County Ss  I Henry Traver Clerk of the County of Dutchess in the said State do hereby certify that Joseph Cromwell Esquire is now and was at the time of taking the preceeding affidavit a Commissioner in and for the said County dwelling in the said County commissioned and qualified and duly authorized to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Commissioner and verily believe that the signature affixed to the said affidavit purporting to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County the 11th August 1837
[Signed] Henry Traver Clerk
[No seal is visible]
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Frederick Schryver
affd't
Judge Palmer can certify to the quality & signature of the Justice Sheddon if required.
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Town of Mooers
County of Clinton
State of New York Ss
I Frederick Schriver of the township of Hemmingford in the Province of Lower Canada being duly sworn doth depose that I was personally acquainted with John Adams of the town of Clinton Sometimes called the nine Partners in the County of Duchess and State of New York immediately after the Revolutionary war and that it was then and there currently reporded and belived by the people and inhabitants of the said town of Clinton that the said John Adams was a soldier of the Revolution and that said John Adams held a Major commission in the Army of the Revolution and that at the time of deponents first acquaintance with the said John Adams he was called Major Adams and as this deponent believes in consequence of said John Adams holding the Commisson of Major in the Revolutionary Army and further this deponent saith not
[Signed] Frederick Schryver
I do hereby certify that the above affidavit was made and subscribed before me the 19th day of December 1837 and that the said Frederick Schryver is a creditable person and may be believed in any case whatever
[Signed] James S. Shedden, Just. Peace and Commissioner of deeds in said
Town of Mooers
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J.L. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions

[Round Stamp] WASHINGTON CITY DC SEP 3
[Stamped] FREE

J.D. Woodward, Esqr.
Plattsburgh, New York.
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War Department,
Pension Office,
September 13, 1838.
Sir,
The rolls of Colonel Lusher's regiment in this Office are of no later date than 1776. They furnish no evidence of the revolutionary services of Major John Adams or of Captain Nathaniel Platt. If John Addams was an officer in that of any other regiment of the State of New York in 1778 or 1779 the period referred to by the witness W. Akins evidence of it would have appeared in the certificate of the Secretary of State.
I am, respectfully,
your obt sert.
[Signed] J. L. Edwards

J. D. Woodward, Esq
Plattsburgh, New York
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Mary Addams
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Mary Addoms, decd act 1836. N.Y.
Mary Adams - declared Feby 7. 1837 - in Clinton Co. N. York-
aged 86 -
John was a Major in Continental Army from
June 1778 & previous, to the end of the war.
Had comd of Artificers, who constructed the Chevaux de friezes in Hudson River - Superintended building barracks
at Fishkill - Resided, in N. Y. City -
Entered service as Capt about first of war -
Thinks promoted to Major before marriage
married June 8. 1778. Died June 8. 1823
Widow ever since-
Same - July 12. 1837. After marriage he provided for the troops - purchased boards for barracks - horses - cattle - provisions - & necessaries for troops stationed at Fishkill - 20 miles from our residence - Nine Partners - 
where I kept house - came home every fortnight-
Think he was Forage Master - I had 3 children,
Polly, John T. & Phebe, before close of war in '83.
Always wore a sword when he came home - was at W. Pt & Fishkill, mostly the latter-
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Jno T. Addoms 
Feby. 7, 1838
Certificate of Court
- declared - March 4. 1851. Clinton Co, N.Y.
Son of John & Mary. She died Feby 7, 1839
leaving children - namely - 
John T. Addoms, Harriet Boardman - dead
Sarah Hager - dead - Charles Addams - 
Phebe Barlow - & Mary Reese -- said 4
only surviving children.
Certif of Clk of Court. to same effect
Certificate from State Department - "That John Adams [illegible]
Superintendent of the Mechanicks in the
Army" of the U.S. "in the Northern Department" took the oath of Allegiance Feby 3. 1778 -
Certified by Maj Genl. Alex McDougal, at Fishkill May 11. 1778 -
Do of Payt to John Adams - Feby 18, 1783. $7.45
Do from State Dept - List of Offrs in Com'y Genl's of Mil'y Stores Depart- Apl '80 - signed Beng'm Flower Col Agt Com'y Genl. Military Stores -
"Officers at Boston," John Adam's Conductor M.S
Mem'o That pertinent papers destroyed at burning of war office
in 1800 -
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An original return dated 21. May 1778, bears the name of "John Adams Superintendent of the Carpenters- 50 Dollars for month"
Return of the C. G. M. Stores Depar't including Regt of Arty Artifrs -
Nov. 28. 1780, at Boston
John Adams Cond'r M Stores Boston
April 1780 - After having dismissed supernumeraries & useless offrs as far as had authority
John Adams Condr M Stores May 24, 1780.
Asst of Jos Ellis - to an a/c of provisions, stores &c. &c
for May, June & July 1782 - rations issued
to Mr Adams - 6 rations - (enumerated)
John T. Addams. Feb 8. '37 -
Father - Maj'r John Addams, put his papers
into a pillow case which was left when he
moved - Ass't was his Ex'r but could not find
the papers.
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Sr J.B. Skinner testified - Feb 8. '37. Maj'r John died about 1823 - swears to widowhood of Mary.
Kinner Newcomb - Feb 8 '37 - Aged 80 yrs.
First knew John in 1776, at Poughkeepsie.
I think was then Capt - Believe afterwards
promoted to Maj'r of Artificers - his family
were at Nine Partners - called Maj Addams at
close of war- Ass't was with the Grand Army
in Cortlands Regt & dont know when Adams
was made Majr - think it must have
been in '77. Always thought he served
thro whole war - Have known him well
since then - 
Swears to death and to widowhood
No doubt married in '77 - for his family was
at Nine Partners that year - Thinks
John T. was born in June 10, 1781,
and Polly in April 1779. Think Majr A had com'd of corps of Artificers at Poughkeepsie.
Gertrudo Hoffman - July 21, 1837-
Well knew Jno & Mary in war. Shortly
after its commence't he was an officer in
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the army & called captain. Married
at my fathers house (Philip Terplanck) at Hopewell Dutchess Co - was present - after marriage
thinks he remained in the army until end
of war &c - died in Summer of 1823.
Mary still a widow -
Harriet Boardman - July 24, 1837 - swears to original Family Record - Showing
Marriage June 8. 1778 - (2d wife)
Daniel Aman - Dutchess Co - Aug 9. 1837 - Aged 80 yrs
Knew Majr John A. from in '77 to close
of war- was reputed to be an officer of the
Army - He was in actual service in the
Campaign of '77- at Peekskill, from
March first to middle of June-  to Deponents
knowledge  & he frequently saw him with a
detach't under Genl Alex McDougall, called
Major. Thinks he had before been in
service on L.I & at White Plains.
Was in service to close of war in Commissary
Departm't at &c
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Frederick Schriver
Well knew John Addams of Nine Partners
(Clinton) during Rev War. Reported then
as Major in the Army, so called &c
Nathl Townsend, over 70 yrs old-
Lived near same place - John Adams married
depts Sister - When visiting his family during
War Maj A. wore uniform, sword, epaulettes -
cocked hat - Cockade & the equipments of an
officer of the rank of Major - It was
matter of notoriety and undisputed that he
did hold this rank.
Saml Youngs - Jany 15. 38- aged 77 in May last. Westchester Co
Deponent was Lt in company of Capt Thos Hunt, Regt of Col Fredk Wiesenfels in Rev War - Also was Guide on the lines in this co - for the Contl Troops - in '78-9 & 80 -
While thus employed as guide - Frequently saw a Maj Adams at the Head Qrs of Genl McDougal -
Once May A recd some papers from Gen McD.
Dressed in "Regimentals"- Once saw him at Genl Heaths Head qrs - never saw him except in
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full military dress - was always addressed as
Majr at both head grs.
John A. Fellows - Clinton Co. Sept '38 -
was at West Pt in '80 - think Col Kosciusko was
Chief Engr - Saw Maj Addams there
when they were putting chain across the N. River-
He appeared to have command of the Artificers employed there - believe wore the uniform an offr
Knew him afterwards at Plattsburg -
Always called May Adams since I first knew him.
Phebe Barlow - Schenectady Co. Aug 12. 1839-
Am positive have seen my father's commissions
They were on large parchments & scalloped at the top -
He had a cocked hat & Sword at Plattsburg - Always understood were same he wore in Revoln
Always called Majr since my earliest recollections
He & mother always said he was Maj then.
Commissions &c put into pillow case & lost.
He said he built the Chevaux de frieze on Hudson with 100 men under his command
Grandmother said he was absent in service
most of time from marriage to close of war.
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Nathl Townsend (again) Co of Queens, Nov 22-1842-
Says he was 81- the 12th of last month
Thro whole war - dept. resided in Pequag
Dutchess Co. Sister Mary, up to her marriage
lived at the landing called Wapping's Creek
in the family of Philip Verplank -
Soon after Mary was married to Maj Addams.
Dept saw them on visit to my brother
John Townsend's house at Pequag - cohabited
until Maj A's death-
Dept was born Aug 1761. & the marriage
was when he lacked about 2 mos of 17 yrs
&c &c- Saw him in uniform &c
Capt at commencet of war, afterwards Maj
Foreman of Artifrs - building Barracks &c
purchase of cattle & horses- Saw him on
horseback with holsters &c & he served to close of war.
Beng'n H. Moore of Green Bay - Raised in Plattsburg
John Addams, always reputed to have been
Maj in Revy war.
High character of himself & widow
Also of Kinner Newcomb who has been member of Legislature. Judge, &c.
Certif of Surrogate to children deaths &c
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Recapitulation
The Documentary proofs show that John Adams( or Addams - spelled both ways) was Superintendent of Mechanics on the Hudson Feby 3d and May 21st 1778- (then Supt of Carpenters.). Pay $50 per month.
Also, that a John Adams was a Comdr. of Military Stores at Boston in April & May [1780 is crossed out] and Novr 1780-
Also, that a Mr Adams received for the 3 mos of May, June & July 1782 [1782 is underlined] - 6 rations. (I suppose 2 rations multiplied by the 3 months) - which are enumerated as charged to him. This was on the Hudson
Also a payt. to John Adams of N.Y. made Febry 18, 1783. of $7 45/90ths
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The parol proof is that from about
the commencement of the war Adams was an
officer bearing the title of Capt
That he was promoted to the rank of Major
a short time before his intermarriage with
claimant, which was in June 1778. and
continued in service with that rank to the
close of the war.
In 1776 & '7. was in service at Peekskill,
Fishkill, White Plains & perhaps on L. Isld.
Had charge of hands, carpenters, in constructing the Chevaux de frieze across the Hudson, (which was destroyed by Sir Henry Clinton) in Oct 1777.
In the years 1778-'9 & '80 he was in service
with the title of Major at head qrs of Genls
McDougal and Heath.
That during some 2 years he was purchasing
cattle & horses for the service-
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Remarks
That he had a commission which was lost -
Witnesses intelligent and respectable 

Maj Genl McDougal was specially charged by
Genl Washington with perfecting the defences of the Hudson early in 1778 -

See Journals of Cong Vol 2 p. 487, 488
If, as appears, John Addams was on the staff of Genl McDougal, I suppose it would give
him the rank of Major.
His name is not found as a Captain of
Carpenters -
I do not attach any weight to the certificate
of the John Adams at Boston, as the parol
testimony  tends to negatives the idea of his having been there at the time certified.

John died June 8. 1823. Widow died Feby 7. 1838

Upon production of a new certificate showing the date of the widow's death, the number & names of the only children now surviving, and administration. I advise the admission
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[Written sideways in the left margin of page] Mary Addams decd widow of John N.Y. Act of 1836 - memo
of the claim for 2 years service, as Supt of Mechanics, at $600 per annum-
The chain and chevaux de frieze were put across between Novr. 76 - when Washington retreated to N Jersey and Oct. '77 when they were destroyed by the British.
See Marshall's life of Washington - Also Gordon's Hist Vol 2. pp 555, &c. From the magnitude of the works their construction must have occupied the most part of this interval -
A Resolution of Congress of Feb 3, 1778. Vol 2 p427 -"that every officer who now holds or shall hereafter 
"hold a commission or office from Congress, shall
"take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation". (of allegiance)
Every officer now holding &c to take the oath within 20 days after notification if p 429- {written on right margin] Dodge
It is certified by Genl. McDougall that Addams took the oath on the day of its passage - thus raising a strong presumption that he had been appointed [and, is crossed out] previously, and lending confirmation to the statements of the [this part is underlined] witnesses that he was in service as Captain from 1776-
It is immaterial whether his rank was that of Capt or Major - His pay in May '78 was $50 per month. He was Supt of the Mechanics [Supt of Mechanics is underlined] in the army of the U.S. in the Northern Department, which I judge means that he had a general supervision of the corps - and his taking the
oath of allegiance shows his appointment from Congress. The only question in regard to his rate
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of pay arises upon his service in 1777 - which I admit was of an unknown duration; tho the witness Newcom swears he saw him in service in '76
The certificate of return of officers at
Boston in 1780, seems to bear this construction that officers are included who were actually absent from Boston that place being the place of making returns. In other words, [crossed out: they] those were so returned who were only constructively present-
Administration seems to be impracticable.
Date of widows death & no or names of only surviving children proved and certified -
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Mary Addams, deceased,
widow of John
New York
Act July 4, 1836
Admitted

Superintendent of Mechanics
2 years -
at $600.00 per annum,
from March 4, 1831 to
February 7th, 1839, when
she died.

Certificate payable
to John T. Addams
Charles Addams
Phebe Barlow and
Mary Reeve,
her only surviving children

Atty
J. D. Woodward
Plattsburg
New York
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Breif in the case of Mary Addams, deceased, widow of John
Clinton County and State of New York
act July 4, 1836.

Claim, ("original," [crossed out: or "for increase."])

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service - Proved by documents, rolls and parol
Marriage - Record and parol
Death of John & of widow - Parol & sustained by records
Surviving children - Parol and duly certified.

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?

Admitted on advice of Commissioner

Name and residence of Agent
J.D. Woodward
Plattsburg
New York

S. G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.
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Children of Mary Addoms of NYork widow of John.
Act July 6. 1836.

Brief July 16. 1853

J. Douglas Woodward, Attorney.
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Children of Mary Addoms widow of John Addoms of New York act July 4, 1836.

Brief [underlined]
The declaration of Mary Addoms widow made in 1837 states that she was the widow of John Addoms who was a Major in the Army of the United States, and (for some time previous) to the end of the Revolutionary war, where he was disbanded. That he had command of the Artificers in the Hudson River and Superintended the erection of Barracks at Fish Kill and was at times under Genls. Washington Putnam Lee and others. That her maiden name was Mary Townsend and she was married to the said John Addoms on the Eighth day of June 1778. and lived with him as his wife, until the Eighth day of June 1823, when he died at Plattsburg NY. leaving her a widow &c. The declaration of her children made in 1851 contains a similar statement of the services and marriage of their parents and allege that the above named Mary Addoms remained a widow from the date of her Husbands death until the seventh day of February 1839, when she died leaving the following children viz -
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1. John T. Addoms,
2. Charles Addoms
3. Harriet Boardman wife of Horace Boardman. She has died since leaving the following children. John, Joel, Maria, William & Charles.
4 Sarah Hagan wife of Luther Hagan who has
died since, leaving the following children
Charles & Jonathan & Albert
5. Mary Reeve
6. Phebe Barlow, and that they are the
only children of the said Mary Adams

I Marriage
The Marriage is proven by a Family Register
to have been solemnize June 8. 1778.

II Services
Daniel Annin in his affidavit states that John
Addoms was called Major Addoms and
served from 1777 to the end of the war-
Witness saw him frequently in the service.

Gertrude Hoffman was present at the Marriage when he wore a sword, and understood that
he was an officer in the army and served until
the end of the war-
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Samuel Young a Lieut in the army while at the quarters of Genl McDougal frequently saw Major Addoms there, at one time saw him receive same papers from Genl McDougal, that he was dressed
in Regimentals, and never saw
him but in full military dress. He was
introduced to Deponent as Major Addoms, at Genl Heath & Genl McDougal's head quarters.
The affidavit of Rev. John T. Addoms proves the loss of all Major Addoms papers during the occupancy of his dwelling House by the Enemy at Plattesburg in 1814.

Frederick Scriver states that he was well acquainted with John Addoms in Dutchess Co after the Revolution and it was and it was currently reported and believed by the Inhabitants
of Clinton that he was a soldier of the Revolution and held a majors Commission in the army, and
he was called Major Addons.-

How Kinner Newcomb became acquainted with John Addams at Poughkeepsie in 1776.. He was then a
Captain and afterwards as witness believes promoted to Major of Artificers. His family were at nine
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Partners and he was called Major Addoms at the close of the war. He served from the time of his appointment as Major until the close of the war. Witness thinks Mr Addoms appointment was in 1777. (but his oath of office or allegiance was taken May 11. 1778 about a month before his marriage.)
Witness was well acquainted with him after the
Revolution, and always impressed with the belief that he served during the whole war. This witness also proves the identity of Mrs Addoms as the widow of the officer above named-

Col Benj W. Mooers states that he formerly resided in Plattsburg NY. from his boyhood, was acquainted with John Adams, who was always called Major Addoms, and always understood that he had served as an officer in the Revolutionary war, and acquired his title by such service, and the Commissions he held in the army - Witness was also well acquainted with Mrs Mary Addoms the wife and widow of said Major John Addoms, that she was a highly respectable lady of strict veracity and truthful in all things. That witness was also well acquainted with Kinner Newcomb decd of Plattsburg who was a man of high character
and that his statement is entitled to full credit,
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Nathaniel Townsend resided at Nine Partners and was well acquainted with John Addoms who married Deponents sister. This witness in two affidavits made by him proves conclusively that John Addoms entered the army at the commencement of the war, served as Captain  and was promoted to Major and served as such at least three years and Deponent believes to the end of the war. This witness gives the details of Major Addoms service-

All the witnesses are men of high character
and certified to be such by the magistrates
before whom their depositions were taken.

The Documentary Evidence which corroborates the above, obtained since the depositions were
taken is as follows,

I
The Oath of Allegiance taken by John
Addoms as Superintendent of Mechanics in
the army of the US, May 11. 1778
II
An ancient document which proves itself
containing the names of 44 Officers, in the
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public service. On this roll which is dated May 21. 1778. is borne the name of John Addoms as Superintendent of the Carpenters $50. per month.

III
In the Circular letters Army Returns of 1780 Vol 3. No 39. p.p. 375.6. There is a list of the Officers, in the Commissary Genl of Military Stores Department April 1780. Signed Benj. Flower Col Asst Comy Genl Military stores, "under the head of officers at Boston is the name of John Adams, Conductee U.S." 
The above shows him in service in April 1780.-

I.V.
An ancient paper containing an abstract account of provisions stores &c received and distributed by Bethuel Washburn issuing Commissary &c. by order of Wm Duer & Co for May June & July 178. sworn to by Joseph Ellis Esq showing that rations for a company were issued to Mr Adams during that year.

The above taken in connection with the other Evidence in the case raises a strong presumption that the Mr Adams named therein was the same person who was Father of the Claimants
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The   V
The Settlement of the account of John Adams July 18. 1783. as proven by the Register of the Treasury. The voucher connected with that settlement are understood to have been but during the [revolutionary, is crossed out] war of 1812 ---

V.I.
The certificate of the Judge & Surrogate of Clinton County New York proving the death of Mrs Mary Adams on the seventh day of february 1839. and that the six children above named are her only children, is also produced. The foregoing evidence shows conclusively that John Addoms after his marriage served more than two years in the army of the Revolution holding the rank of Major and that his pay was $50 per month. That he died before the passage of the pension laws applicable to his case leaving the above named widow who remained such from his death until the 7th day of February 1839 above mentioned when she died. The children of Mary Addoms claim upon the foregoing Testimony that they are entitled to receive $600 per annum from the 4th March 1831 to the 7th day of Feby 1839.-
Respectfully submitted. Feby 16. 1853
[Signed] J Douglas Woodward
Attorney for the children.
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P.S. It appears that Mr Adams soon after his appointment was mustered in the artificers at Fishkill and Col. Flowers is known to have had command of the artificers.
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OFFICE OF
CHARLES W. BOARDMAN,
MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
MILL WORK, MACHINERY, POWER TESTING, MECHANICAL DRAWINGS, ETC.

STUDLEY BUILDING,
86 WEYBOSSET STREET.
P. O. BOX 1002.
PROVIDENCE, R. I., April 15 1896

Dear Mr. Nickerson,

With reference to our recent conversation about obtaining information concerning the Revolutionary services of my great grand father John Addoms from the Pension Office I will give a brief description of what I wish to establish.-
I want to get a copy of the declaration of service of said Major John Addams as filed by his widow Mary Townsend Addoms in her application for pension. This application for pension was filed in February 7 - 1837 at which time Mary, the widow, was Eighty six years age and resided at Plattsburg. The pension was allowed, for two years service of her husband John Addams as a Superintendent of Mechanics with the rank of Major, and her name placed on the pension roll July 7-1854; the pension to commence March 4. 1831
The declaration of service as filed in the application for pension will give in detail the exact services of John Addoms in connection with this war and this is what I would like to attain.
Thanking you again for your kindness in offering me assistance in this matter and assuring you of my extreme obligation whether or not successful
Yours respectfully {signed] Charles N. Boardman.
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THE LIVINGSTON.
ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.
J. H. MURDICK, MANAGER.
[crossed out: ROCHESTER] Flushing, N.Y., Jany 21 1896

Dear Sir
Will you kindly inform me for what services John Addoms who held the rank of Major during the Revolutionary war recd a pension and what his precise position was. Being a descendent of his and desiring to join the "Sons of the Revolution" I venture to make this request. He came originally from Plattsburg NY but in some way all papers relating to his services have been lost.
Yours truly
W.F. Boardman
over.
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Please address
W. F. Boardman
27. No. Prince St.
Flushing
Queens Co
NY

[Stamped:
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
JAN 25 1896]

[Stamped:
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
H.
JAN 23 1896]
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Dietrich, Idaho, March 10, 1913.
Secretary of Interior,
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: I am a descendent of Major John Addams who was an officer in the Revolutionary War: am also a descendent of Isaac Weaver of Chester, Pa., who served
in said war but in what capacity I am not informed; also of Captain Simon Reeve who was a sea captain and a privateersman in same war.
I want to obtain the army record of the services of Major Addams together with names and dates used in proving widow's claim for pension: also the army record of Isaac Weaver, with dates and names in proving
pension if there was any.
Would like the record of Captain Reeve if your Department has anything of him. I have understood he had claims against
the Government for damages by French spoliation. If not from your Dept., where could I get this as to Captain Reeve.
I am Very Resp'ly Yours
Mrs. Harriet C. W. King
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Lock box 494
Abingdon Illinois
Dec 5th 1912
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sirs. I am desirous of obtaining the military record of Major John Addoms [Addams] of the Rev. War. He enlisted at New York City, N. Y. He died June 8, 1823.
His widow Mary Addoms residing at Plattsburg N.Y. applied for a pension Feb 7. 1837. Her claim was allowed. She died Feb 7. 1839. and her pension was allowed her four surviving children, one of whom, Mary Addoms Reeve was my great grand another.
Respectfully
Mrs. Ida White
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Hastings on Hudson N.Y.
January 30th 1911
Mr V Warner, Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Referring to your favor of January 25th 1908 file 3-525 in answer to my request of January 17th 1908 for a statement of the military history of John Addams, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
As I expect to be in Washington during April, or May, beg to ask, if it would be possible for me to look over the original papers etc in your Office, that accompanied John Addams widows application for pension?
Yours very truly
William Ross
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Alexandria Bay NY 
March 13, 1911 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington D.C 
Dear Sir 
I have been referred to your office by the Adj General for information regarding the record of service of Maj. John Addoms who served during the Revolutionary War 
His widow Mary Townsend Addoms applied for a pension
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Feb 7 1837, which was subsequently granted 
Maj. Addoms was a civil engineer and served in the engineers corps. The pension was granted for “two years service as supt of mechanics. 
At the time of the Revolution he resided in Clinton Duchess Co N.Y. 1776 to 1784 
What I wish to ascertain is the date of enlistment or beginning of service also the regiment to which he was attached if any and if you have on file a
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copy of his commission The original is in possession of a grandson in the far west.
If the commission is on file in your office I would like a copy and will send you whatever fee may be required for copying. 
Yours Truly 
(Mrs) H D Martin
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Abingdon Ill 
Nov 23 - 1912 
Mr. J.L. Davenport: 
Wahington D.C 
Dear Sir: Will you kindly send me official proof of services of Major John Addoms (pensioned Addams) in the War of the Revolution? 
He entered the service as a Capt. about the beginning of the War. place of residence New York City N.Y. Date of application for pension February 7th 1837. Her claim granted 
Residence at date of application 
Plattsburg Clinton Co. N.Y. Age at date of application. She was 86 years old.
Very Respectfully 
Mrs Abram Brokaw 
G. Grand dau. of Mary Reeve wife of Robert Reeve. Said Mary Reeve being dau. of Major John Addoms 

[stamped] U.S. Pension Office  Nov 29 1912
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Abingdon, Ill., Nov. 6, 1912 
U. S. Record and Pension Office,
War Department, 
Washington, D.C. 
Gentlemen: Could 
you please tell me the particulars in regard to a pension granted to Mary Reeve who died Oct. 1, 1856, aged 75 years, at Ellisville, Fulton Co. Ill. 
Family tradition says she obtained her pension only a few years before her death. Her maiden was Addoms or Adams. One tradition says she was the daughter of Major John Addoms of the Colonial Army. In that case, her pension was probably granted because of his services. Another tradition says that she was related to the presidents Adams. 
Still another says that she obtained her pension as the widow of Robert Reeve who
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served in the war of 1812. 
Her girlhood and early married life were spent in New York state near Plattsburgh so her husband and father would probably be enlisted from there. 
From all the evidence so far, it seems most likely that she received the pension through her father and that he was Major John Addoms of the Revolution. 
Please let me know if there will be any expense to me for the information.
Your attention to this matter will greatly oblige, 
Yours respectfully, 
Susie Hooey 
(Great grand-daughter of Mary Reeves)
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Hastings on Hudson, N.Y.
January 17th 1908 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Dept of the Interior 
Bureau of Pensions 
Washington D.C. 
Dear Sir 
I have before me copy of letter addressed to Mr W. F. Boardman 27. No Prince S. Flushing N. Y. by Mr D. J. Murphy Commissioner dated Washington D. C. February 21. 1896 concerning John Adams, or Addoms, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, also supplemental statement attached. 
The Pensioner mentioned, Mary Townsend Adams, was my maternal Great Grandmother; family tradition states (no documentary evidence) that John Adams, Addams, or Addoms held the rank of Major & was attached to General Washingtons staff.
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If not contrary to rule of Pension Bureau, would like you to advise me, date John Adams joined Government forces, in what capacity, his rank (if any) & date he was discharged from service.
Respectfully 
William Ross

[stamped] U.S. Pension Office Jan 20 1908
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ESTABLISHED SINCE 1905        PHONE 3-0065
EDWARD E. BARRETT 
Real Estate and Insurance 
1121 S. ELWOOD 
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 
Oct 31st 1938 
Bureau of Pensions 
Dept of the Interior 
Washington, D. C. 
Gentlemen: 
I am trying to trace my ancestry to ascertain my eligibility to join the Daughters of the American Revolution, have been unable to secure an "Addams Geneology" will you please send me a copy of the widow's (Mary Townsend Addoms) application for pension upon the record of the service of her husband, Major John Addams? They were my great-grand parents, my grandmother was Charlotte Reeve Jones, her son Hugh Jones was my father. If you can tell me where I can find a copy of the Adams Genealogy I shall appreciate it very much. Thank you, 
Very Sincerely, 
Mrs E E Barrett 
1121 So Elwood
Tulsa Okla
For inf. In re. to an Adams Genealogy, it is sug. that you address the Society of the Daughters of the Amer Rev. Mem Cont. Hall, this city

[stamped] RECEIVED Nov 2 1938 Mail Sub Div Vets. Adm. Reader 15
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information as contained in his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
John Addoms Wid. File 16805 
pensioned Addams 
It is stated that soldier entered the service as a Captain about the beginning of the war, and served as Major from June 1778; also as Forage Master, and was in the Commissary Department, he had command of Artificers who constructed the chevaux de frice in the Hudson River, and superintended building barracks at Fishkill. 
He was superintendant of Mechanics in the Northern Department of the USA and pension was allowed for 2 years service as such 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, New York City N.Y. 
Date of application for pension, Feby 7, 1837 
Residence at date of application, Plattsburg Clinton Co. N. Y. 
Age at date of application, he was 86 years old. 
Remarks: Soldier married Charity Smith Nov. 7, 1763 who died Oct. 17, 1775, he then married* Mary Townsend June 8, 1778. She died Feby 7, 1839 at Plattsburgh N.Y. leaving following children Rev John Townsend: Charles: Harriet wife of Horace Boardman  Sarah, wife of Luther Hagar: Mary, wid of Robert Reeve: Phebe wife of Jonathan Barlow. Soldier died at Plattsburgh N.Y. Jan 8, 1823 
*at Hopewell Dutchess Co. N.Y. 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.

Soldier's mother's name was Elizabeth
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Rev. War Section. 
November 14, 1912. 
Mrs. Susie Hooey, 
Abingdon, Ills. 
Madam: 
In reply to your letter dated the 6" and received the 9" instant, you are advised that in the claim W. File No. 16,805, Rev. War, it is stated that John Addoms (pensioned Addams) while residing in New York City, entered the service as a Captain, about the beginning of the war and served as Major from June, 1778; also as Forage Master, and was in the Commissary Department; he had command of Artificers who constructed the chevaux-de-frise in the Hudson River, and superintended building barracks at Fishkill. He was Superintendent of Mechanics in the Northern Department of the United States Army. 
He married, November 7, 1763, Charity Smith who died October 17, 1775. He then married at Hopewell, Dutchess County, New York, June 8, 1778, Mary Townsend, and he died at Plattsburgh, New York, June 8, 1823. She died February 7, 1839, at Plattsburgh, leaving the following children. 
Rev. John Townsend Addoms, who married Harriet Young April 1, 1814; Charles; Harriet, who married Horace Boardman March 21, 1821; Sarah, who married Luther Hagar august 25, 1813; Mary, who married Robert Reeve November 12, 1797; Phebe, who married
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V. File No. 16,805 - 2
Jonathan Barlow November 17, 1812.
The widow Mary applied for pension February 7, 1837, at which date she was eighty-six years old, and a resident of Plattsburgh, New York, and the pension due her was allowed to the four surviving children: John T., Charles, Mary, and Phebe, upon a certificate which issued July 7, 1854.
A careful search of the records fails to show that a claim for pension was ever allowed on account of the service of Robert Reeve in the War of 1812.
Very respectfully,
[unsigned]
Commissioner.
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Record Division.
February 3, 1911.
Mr. William Ross,
Hastings-on-Hudson,
New York.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 30" ultimo and received the 1" instant, you are advised that you or any one designated by you will be allowed to examine and copy the papers in the claim of John Addoms,
Vid. File No. 16,805, Rev. War.
Very respectfully,
[unsigned]
Commissioner.