Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2,664, John Darling, New York

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(3-1776) 
SERVICE New York Darling, John R. Rebecca
NUMBER 2,664  Bh. Rej. 181 597-1855
CONTENTS [section empty]

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Declaration of Rebecca, Widow of John Darling for Pension.
Presented by Sam'l P. Fenton of Conneaut Ohio August 4th, 1855.

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State of Ohio, County of Ashtabula. SS. }
On this 26th day of June A.D. (1855,) one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county and state aforesaid, Rebecca Darling, aged sixty two years (62 years) a resident of Conneaut, Ashtabula County and State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Darling, deceased, who was a soldier in the Company Commanded Captain Funday in the Regiment No. New York Militia, Commanded by Col. -- Livingston, in the war of the Revolution. That he enlisted at Poughkeepsie N. York, (as she believes) in the year 1776 And was present at the Surrender of Gen'l Burgoyne, to the said Gen'l Gates, Oct. 17. 1777 that he was also in the Battle at White Plains, N. York, October 28th, 1776, being in the Service for, as she thinks, two years, and was honorably discharged; the place she cannot designate. 

She further declares that she was married to the said John Darling in Hanover, Chautauqua County, State of New York, by one --- Hall, a Justice of the Peace on the 8th day of January A.D. 1815, and that her said husband, the said John Darling died at Sheridan, Chautauqua Co. N York, on the 24th, day of February A.D. 1854, and that she is now a widow, and has remained a widow, since the death of her said husband, who she thinks never received any pension, nor did he make application therefor. 

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the provision made by act of Congress, passed February third, A.D. 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served in the Revolutionary War or any other Congressional act, prior or subsequent to that of Feb. 3. 1853.

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She further states that on account of infirm health, she is not able to appear at Court in Jefferson O, 25 Miles from Conneaut, for the purpose of making this her statement or declaration, hence is Compelled to make this affidavit to her statement before a Justice of the peace, who for said purpose or object is taken to her residence, some 3 Miles from town. That the death of her said husband John Darling arose from extreme old age he being at the time 97 years of age--__ Sam'l P. Fenton of Conneaut, this, is hereby authorized to prosecute this my claim, and receive any paper or Certificate for my pension issued hereon.  Rebeca Darling [signature]

We Sam'l P. Penton, and ["and" stroked through] Emeline Darling & Gursham Darling all of Conneaut Ohio, residing therein, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Rebecca Darling in our presence; and that we believe from the the [word repeated in original] appearance and Statements of the applicant the said Rebecca Darling, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Sam'l P. Fenton, Emeline Darling, Gursham Darling }  Witnesses.

State of Ohio, County of Ashtabula. Ss The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on this 26th day of June 1855. And I certify that I know the affiants to be all credible persons, that the claimant or applicant is the person she represents herself to be, and that she is quite unable to travel to Jefferson, as she states herein, And that I have no interest in this Claim. I also hereby certify that the affidavit on the opposite page, was also sworn to and signed in my presence. 
Thos Graham Justice of the Peace.

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We Sam'l P. Fenton and Gursham Darling & Thomas Graham residents of Conneaut in the State of Ohio, hereby Certify that the following are true transcripts or copies as taken from "Family Record" in the Family Bible of Rebecca Darling showing the marriage of John Darling, and Rebecca Dalrymple, on the 8th day of January A.D. 1815. -- Also the Record of the death of John Darling, which occurred on the 24th, day of February, A.D. 1854, aged 97 years.  Viz "John Darling was married to Rebecca Dalrymple in the year A.D. 1815.  by __ Hall, justice of Peace at Hanover, Chautauqua Co. NYork, on the 8th day of January 1815. /
"John Darling died at Sheridan, Chautauqua County, New York on the 24th day of February A.D. 1854, aged 97 Years__

We further upon Oath hereby certify that the said Rebecca Darling is still a Widow. 
Sam'l P. Fenton. [signature] Gursham Darling [signature] Thos Graham Justice of the Peace 

THE STATE OF OHIO, Ashtabula County, ss: } 
I, Abner Kellogg, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Ashtabula, certify that Thomas Graham Esquire, by whom the annexed and foregoing, Declaration [inserted and word "judgement" crossed out] and affidavit, were taken, was, at the date thereof, and acting Justice of the Peace within and for the said county, duly qualified, and as such duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am acquainted with the Hand=Writings of said Justice, and believe the Signatures purporting to be his are genuine. 

In Testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court, at Jefferson, the 3rd day of August A.D. 1855   A. Kellogg, [signature] Clerk.

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181597  Act March of /55  July 2/55 
Sent S. P. Fenton June 30/56 
181597  
Rebecca Darling Widow of John Darling dec'd [deceased] private  
Cap. Funday, 
Col. Livingston.
Gen. Horatio Gales N.Y. Mil.
Inl. -- 1776 
Dis -- in two years.
War Rev.
Ohio Ins Feby 53
Act 1855  Rejected 
Samuel P Fenton 
Conneaut  Ohio

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Declaration of Rebecca Darling Widow of John Darling of the Revolutionary War for Bounty Land Act Approved March R
181597
Presented by Sam'l P. Fenton. 
June 29th 1855.
Conneaut, Ohio

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State of Ohio, County of Ashtabula Ss. On this 9th day of June. A.D. 1855, one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, within and for the County and State aforesaid, (a Copy of my Commission as such Notary Public, being now on record in the Commissioner of Pension Bureau,) Rebecca Darling, aged (62) Sixty two years, a resident of Conneaut township in the State of Ohio, who, being duly sworn according to law declares, that she is the widow of John Darling, deceased, who was a soldier in the Company commanded by Captain -- Funday, in the -- Regiment of New York Militia, Commanded by Col -- Livingston in the War of the Revolution, that Horatio Gales was his General, and that he was with Genl. Gates Oct. 17, 1777. at the surrender of Gen'l Burgoyne, that her said husband enlisted at Poughkeepsie at York (as she thinks) in the year 1776, as he was also in the Battle of White Plains, N.Y. which took place Oct. 28, 1776, and continued in actual service in said War of the Revolution two years, as he termed it two seasons, and was honorably discharged but cannot remember at what place, or date precisely --

She further states that she was married to the said John Darling, in Hanover, Chautauqua Co. New York, by one -- Hall a Justice of the peace on the 8th day of January 1815. and that she before her said marriage was Rebecca Dalrymple; that her said [3 or 4 words crossed out] Sheridan, N. York, (Chautauqua Co.) on the 24th day of February A.D. 1854, and that she is now a widow.

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the County land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3, 1855. Sam'l P. Fenton of Conneaut Ohio, is hereby appointed to prosecute this my claim, and receive any warrant issued hereon. 
Rebecca Darling [signature] 
S.S. [initials inside hand drawn box]

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We Sam'l P. Fenton, and Carnot B. Fenton, residents of Conneaut, Ohio, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Rebecca Darling in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and Statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. 
Sam'l P. Fenton, C B Fenton. } Witnesses.

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be Credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Witness my hand and the seal of my office.
J. D. Farmer  Notary Public

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We Sam'l P. Fenton and Gursham Darling residents of Conneaut in the State of Ohio, hereby certify that the following are true transcripts or Copies as taken from the "Family Record," in the Family Bible of Rebecca Darling, showing the marriage of John Darling and Rebecca Dalrymple, on the 8th day of January A.D. 1815. Also the Record of the Death of John Darling, which occurred on the 24th day of February A.D. 1854, aged 97 years. 
Viz. John Darling was married to Rebecca Dalrymple in the year AD. 1815, by -- Hall, justice of the peace, at Hanover Chautauque Co, NYork, on the 8th day of January [number W S11-- crossed out] 

"John Darling died at Sheridan, Chautauque County N. York, on the 24th day of February A.D. 1854, aged 97 years
Gursham Darling [signature] Sam'l P. Fenton. [signature] 

Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 26th, day of June A.D. 1855, as Witness my hand & Seal. 
Thos. Graham [initials S.S. inside hand drawn box] Justice of the peace.

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Affidavit of John Darling, 
Case of Widow Rebecca Darling,
for Pension, under act of February 3, 1853,

Presented by 
Sam'l P. Fenton
Conneaut, Ohio,
August 27, 1855.

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The State of Ohio, Ashtabula County, SS. On this 25th day of August A.D. 1855, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, within and for the County and State aforesaid, acting as such Notary Public, by Commission, a Copy of which is now in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C. John Darling aged 28 years, a resident of Conneaut in said State, who upon oath declares to the truth of the following statement, Viz -- That he was born in Hanover, Chautauqua County, N. York, and that his reputed Father was John Darling, a Soldier of the Revolution as he verily believes, and that his Father the said John Darling, died at Sheridan, N. York, on the 20th day of February A.D. 1854, and also of his mother, Rebecca Darling, who previous to her marriage to the said John Darling, his father (now dece'd.) [deceased] was Rebecca Dalrymple.
     That he has 5 Brothers now living, and also 3 Sisters, all of whom are legitimately reputed children of the said John and Rebecca (Dalrymple) Darling. That previous to the year 1841, his father, after importuned him, the affiant, to make Application to the United States, for a Pension, and that the father resided with him for the past few years, and was in the habit of relating his services and exploits as a Soldier, in the Revolutionary War, and Also upon and detailing particulars, much after the statement as given by his mother, in her application for Pension.
     That sometime in the year 1848, the said John Darling, the affiant emigrated to Illinois, and it was then understood and agreed that one of his Brothers should proceed to assist his Father to obtain his pension, but that from negligence and procrastination the claim was permitted to rest unattended to, and upon his return his father again called his attention to the matter, long prior to his decease.
     That he always contemplated so doing, but that circumstances in connection with negligence, also procrastination, suffered him to let the matter remain undisturbed, until the publication of the Act of March 8 1855, Respecting Bounty land, aroused his attention again, and seeing the notice of S.P. Fenton, as agent for such business, made application to him to assist his Mother the said Rebeca Darling, the result of which is now before the Commissioner of Pensions. He further declares that much more could be here detailed, explanatory why his Father did not attend to this matter sooner, did he consider it necessary

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That he the said Affiant and all his Family, are well known in the County of Chautauqua N. York, and that these facts as set forth herein, can be abundantly and thoroughly established as the truth, And reference may be had to Jonathan Keith, Andrew Dalrymple, C. C. Swift Esq. Cashier of Silvercreek Bank in said County, and any or either of the prominent and well known residents of said County,--
Also that reference may be had here, to either our L.M.I.S. Carlin Esq., J.D. Farmer Esq., Charles Hall - C.C Cleveland, Mesers [Mess'rs] Judson and Cheeney, [word "all" crossed out] and Sam'l P. Fenton all of Conneaut, O, to establish the fact that their [there] is such a Family as the Darlings in said township, and also that the claimant the Widow Rebecca Darling resides with him the said affiant John Darling. [name Darling written overtop the name Dalrymple]   John C. Darling

Taken, Signed Sealed and acknow. [acknowledged] by me this day as above stated, in truth of which I hereunto attach my signature and the seal of my office as Notary Public. 
J.D. Farmer Notary Public 

[seal affixed lower left corner of page]

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[typed letter]
Rev. War Section.
October 31, 1912.

Miss De Ette Adsit, 
Silver Creek, N.Y.

Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 26th and received the 28th instant, you are advised that in the papers on file in this Bureau it is alleged that John Darlin enlisted at Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1776, in Captain Funday's company, Colonel Livingston's regiment, New York Militia, was in the battle of White Plains and the surrender of General Burgoyne; served for two years. He never applied for pension.

Soldier married at Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York, January 8, 1815, Rebecca Dalrymple; he died February 24, 1854, aged ninety-seven years, and his widow applied for pension, R. File No. 2.664. but the claim was never allowed, for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish any proof of her husband's service.

Very respectfully,
L. Stillwell [signature] 
Acting Commissioner.

[Handwritten note at bottom of page]
Written before bounty-land papers were placed in file on Oct 21, 1952.

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[preprinted form with handwritten responses]
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873  [line crossed out] 
REJECTED [stamped diagonally at top of page] 
2664 
Rebecca Darling
[left side of original page is clipped off, so only last part of typed words on the form are visible] 
ervice: John
isted: ____, 18  .
charged: ____, 18  .
lication filed: ____, 18  .
ges: ________ 
-enlisted: _____ 
torney: Born in NY   GAR  Enlilsted NY -- moved to Ohio &
O. Ma'd [married] in NY 1815 had 8 children (He died 1854)
Recognized. ___  Contract. ___ 
Cert. of Dis.  Searched for ___, 18  .

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1912 Oct. 31. Hist. to Miss De Etta Adsit for tombstone c

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[drawing of closed right hand with index finger pointing right] Family Record of Marriage 
inspected -- Satisfactory -- 
       Nisbett [signature]

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FREE [stamped in upper right corner of paper] 
Hon. L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C. 

[round postal stamp near bottom of page: CONNEAUT O. JUN 29]

181597 [number written vertically at left side of page going bottom to top]

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[page very dark, top half too dark to see any writing] 
Sam'l P Fenton [center of page] 
1855 [rest of date illegible] 
2664 [at bottom of page] 
[illegible] 1857

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[writing from reverse side of paper has bled through, showing vertical lines of writing] 
Bible sent to John Darling 
South Ridge Ohio
June 23, 1877
[vertical oval stamp, words around the outer edge of circle:  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE date at center of oval: JUN 23 1877]

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Conneaut, Ohio, June 19th 1877.
Sir: 
Our P.M. Mr Keyes, asks me relative to a bible belonging to the heirs of John Darling, dec'd [deceased]. I filed a claim for pension. Widow Rebecca Darling, in 1855, and under date of Aug. 11, 1855, the Hon Comr. [Commissioner] I. Minot, says ________ “The original family record of her marriage must be transmitted to this office for inspection” _______ In compliance therewith, I sent to the Pension Office, the large (Quarto) family bible of said family, and in answer, the Comr. date of Sept. 1. 1855, says “Sir the evidence filed in the case of Rebecca Darling is satisfactory as to her marriage” _______ Again the Com. says “Pension Office Washington, Feb. 18, 1862  Sam'l P. Fenton Esq. Conneaut, Ohio. } 

Sir: In reply to your letter of the 13th. inst. I have to say that it [crossed out] search has been made in this office for the family Bible of John Darling, and that we have been unsuccessful [crossed out] unable to find the same.
Very Respectfully, Wm Helmick for Comr. 

The claim for pension failed on application to the Records in Albany, N. York. The Bible should be returned to me [underlined] and then I will deliver it to John Darling (Jr.) thereby enabling me to complete records and Copies by me retained

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[writing from reverse side of paper has bled through, showing horizontal lines of reversed writing] 
In the case of Rebecca Darling for Land Bounty
and for Pension.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obt [obedient] Servant,
Sam'l P. Fenton.

Hon. P.A. Bentley, Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C. }

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Marriges [Marriages]
Family Record [underlined] 
Jno Darling married
Rebecca Jan 8. 1815.
---
William Lucas married
Maryann Darling Dec 29/40.
---
Ranser Darling married
Julia Reynolds Nov 7/46
---
Births
Chas Darling born Oct 6, 1816.
Rensselaer born Nov 1818
Mgt. C. " Apl 1825
Maria  "  Nov 1830
---

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N. O. W. and B.L. Div
W.B.E.

Department of the Interior 
Pension Office [printed letterhead with decorative lines surrounding it]

Washington, D.C. June 12th 1877.

Dear Sir
Please furnish this office with the names and P. O. Address of some of the descendants of Jno. and Rebecca Darling, former residents of your town. He was a Pri. in Rev. War. Application for pension was made by the Widow in 1855. she was then 62 years of age. A Bible, containing a family record, was filed in evidence. It is now desired to return said Bible to the family.
Please return this letter with your reply.
Very respectfully 
J A Bentley [illegible] Commissioner Hws

To the Postmaster Conneaut
Ashtabula Co. Ohio. }

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Conneaut Ashtabula Co. Ohio
J A Bentley Esq.    June 18/77
Dr Sir
I learn that a Son of the parties named in your letter is living at South Ridge Ashtabula Co O by the name of John Darling. Mr S. P Fenton a Pension Agt of this place Says he is their agent hes [he's] been trying to get a pension for them, and Said he sent the Bible to Washington and has written there for it, but said they could not find it.
Your Respt 
MB Keyes  PM

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Suspended case File No. 5952 Darling

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P.S. Div Evans } 
File No. 5-952 - Pension Susp'd 

Department of the Interior
Pension Office. [printed letterhead with decorative lines surrounding it]
Washington, D.C. June 22, 1877.

Dear Sir
I herewith transmit to your address a large family Bible which was sent to this office in 1855.  by Mrs. Rebecca Darling - or her agent - to be filed in evidence in her application for pension. You will please acknowledge the receipt of the Bible on the back of this letter and return it to this office in the Enclosed Envelope 
Very respectfully,
J A Bentley  Commissioner per Hors
John Darling South Ridge P.O. Ashtabula Co. Ohio. }

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Suspended case File No. 5952 Darling [note in dark ink in top left corner of letter, written vertically from bottom to top] 
 
South Ridge. June. 26 '77
Dear Sir: 
I rec'd the Bible herein mentioned yesterday June 25, 1877. 
Respectfully Yours --  John L. Darling,

[oval postmark stamp near bottom of letter:  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR  PENSION OFFICE JUN 29 1877]

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Silver Creek N.Y.
Oct. 26 1912.
Pension Bureau. Rev Soldiers.
Washington D.C.
I am one of the Com. on Rev. soldiers graves. I wish the record of one John Darling whose pension was last sent and paid at Silver Creek Chaut. [Chautauqua] Co. N.Y. 
He was born in Germany in 1757 married Rebecca Dalrympal 1815 John Darling died 1854 age 97 this must be verified to obtain a marker. Kindly reply soon.
Yours truly 
Miss De Ette Adsit
Silver Creek Chaut. Co. N.Y.