Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2,683, for Peter Mower, New York

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(3 - 1776) 
SERVICE 1 New York CONTENTS sides Mower, Peter Magdalena Ellena NUMBER W. 2683. B.L.Wt. 13,728-160-55.

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[numbers illegible]
New  York - A
Magdalena Mower
widow of Peter Mower
who served in the Revolutionary
NY
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1848 [crossed out] August 1851.

Certifcate of Pension issued the
31st day of Aug '52
and sent to J. Hathaway
Rome NY
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 79 Vol.A

[Written sideways at right: Reg 3m55-105352-]

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8930
New York
Peter Mower 
of Oneida Co in the State of New York
who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Putnam of the regt commanded by Col Willett in the N. Y. [illegible] for 24 mos
=
Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
=
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of May 1833 and sentt to
B O Johnson, Rome
=
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $160.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept. [$]40.00
$200.00 [total]
{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk,
Book [illegible--C?] Vol. 4 Page 25

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106.352 } A or Mar 3 / 55 
Apar 28 / 55 
Magdalena Mower, widow of Peter Mower. Priv. 
Magdalena Mower wid of Peter Mower, Priv 9 / 56 

[the following, marked with *asterisks* is crossed out:] 
* Capts Putnam & French Co - M- Willet [illegible] mil *

N. Y. State Troops War of the revolution 
U. S. Pensioner N. Y. July 48 - 967 
Ad: 160 Acres Jany: 4 / 56,
[signature:] Boynton 

No 13.128 
[illegible initial] 
Jay Hathaway Rome N Y 

Cc Jay Hathaway Dec. 22 / 55 
Vol M 2, page 91,

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11,356
Peter Mower
1
admitted
24 mo Private
5
day of last enlistment

6
B.P. Johnson
Rome
New York
D 171.

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11336 [partially cut off]

BRIEF in the case of Peter Mower,-Annsville, Co of Oneida in the State of New York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 67 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period. Apl In 1787
Duration of Service. 9 months
Rank. As a private
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served. Capt. G. Putnam, Col Willett
Period. Apl 1782
Duration of Service. 9 months
Rank. As a [" private]
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served. Cap. French, Col Willett
Period. Jany 1783-'til 3 or 4 Jany '84
Rank. As a [" private]
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served. Col. P. Tierce, Col Willett
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Charleston, Montgomery Co.
New York
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Witness for the two first terms & Trady
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?

I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. Fawcett.
Examining Clerk.

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[left side of paper]
11. 356
Peter Mower
Oneida County N.Y.
1781
Capt Putnams Co. Col
Willet--9 mos
1782 Capt French to
Col Willet 9 mos
1783 -4. Capt Peter
Tearce Co 1 year
[illegible] 2 yr 6 mos
B P Johnson
agent Rome
Payable N S 
Bank Utica N. Y. 
admitted
24 mo. Private

[right side of paper]
Camden N.Y.
Jany 12
Mr Benjaman T Johnson
Rome
NY
[illegible written sideways]

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State of New York
Oneida County
On this 8th day of January 1833
personally appeared Peter Mower
within named - who being duly sworn Says he served in the Revolutionary war as follows-
That he enlisted at Charlestown, Montgomery Co N.Y. in the fore part of April 1781 for the term of nine months in Captain Garret Putnams company one Seth Putnam belonged to said Co- in Col Willits Regiment- and the service was performed during this term of enlistment- from Schoharie Creek of the Mohawk river as far as Herkimer, and also at Johnstown and about in the region near- and this deponent continued to serve until between Christmas and New years, when he was discharged at Fort Plain having served out his term of enlistment which was nine months- and received a written discharge from Capt Putnam which has been lost.
That in April 1782 he enlisted again in
Charlestown aforesaid in Captain Frenchs Company Lieut John Thornton- Ensign Shaver or Shafer
for the Term of nine months in Col Willets Regt- This service was performed from Fort plain up the
Mohawk River, and on to the West as far as when the Oneida Indians now live in Oneida County N.Y. -[illegible] some time at Fort Schuyler now City of Utica. Major Wait or some such name was the officer who had command when we went to Oneida- Beleive the Major was a continental officer. This deponent continued to serve

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until January 1783 when his term service had expired having served the fir period of nine months.
Sometime in the fall of 1782 this deponent agreed to enlist into the three years Service- but at exactly what time he has now forgotten and he was then placed in Captain Peter Tierces company and served the residue of his nine months in that company- and on the first of January 1783 he commenced his Service
in Captain Peter Tierces company Lieut John Thorn- and continued to serve therein until the 3rd or 4th January 1784 when this deponent was discharged from Service at Schenectady. Most of this Service was performed at Fort Plain-- but we marched up to Fort Stanwix - and after remaining there a short time returned down the river and was discharged as above stated.
This deponents name was sometime called More or Moore and may if the records are preserved be returned in that manner.  This deponent knew Regular officers Major Wait and Capt Cherry who was in same Regiment with the Mayor-- Recollects nine month officers Capt Young- Capt McKeen who was wounded & died-- and Captain Laurens Gross who took McKeens place

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This deponent received a written discharge from Captain Putnam at the close of his first Service - but did not receive any other discharges in writing-
This deponent refers to Patrick Mahon Esq Justice of the Peace, Israel S Parker Esq Supervisor, Doct Samuel Beach all residents of Annsville, who can testify as to his character and reputation-
This deponent says the reason it by
he did not obtain a clergymans certificate is because there is none living there with whom he is acquainted
        his
Peter X Mower
        mark
Personaly appeared before the the above named Peter Mower, known as a man of credibility, truth and veracity, and made oath to the forgoing affidavit - this 8th day of January 1833.
A Whedon
Justice of the Peace
Clerks of Oneida Co
I George Brown Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Alva Whedon before whom above affidavit was taken is a Justice of the peace in & for said County that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and the above
signature is his own hand writing. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of Said County, this 10th day of January 1833,
Geo Brown Clerk
Jos. B. Read Dep. Clk

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STATE OF NEW YORK, Oneida County, } SS. 
On this 10th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court now sitting, Peter Mower in the court of Common Pleas of said Co. a resident of said county and state, aged sixty seven years, who 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, passed June 7, 1832. 
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born at Claverack Col Co. N.Y. Feby 1765. Has no record of age except in bible - Lived at Charlestown Monty [Montgomery]  Co N.Y. when he entered service, Since war has lived  at Danube N Y now at Annsville Oneida Co. That he enlisted in Capt Garret Putnams Co. Col Marinus Willets Regt in fore part of April 1781 for nine mos. and served therein until between Christmas & New Years of Decr 1781 when he was dischgd [discharged]  at Fort  Plain on the Mohawk River and recd a written discharge signed by Capt Putnam which has been lost. That in April 1782 he enlisted again in Capt Frenchs Comp. Col Willets Regt for nine mos. and served therein untill Jany 1783. 9 mos and immediately enlisted for 3 years in Capt Peter Pierces Co. Lieut. John Thom Col Willets Regt and continued to serve until the 3d or 4th day of January 1784 when he was discharged from service at Schenectady. His service was performed along the Mohawk River and in the region about. Refers & annexed after &c - 
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
his X mark Peter Mower 
[signature:] Joseph B Read Dep Clerk 

[the following section between * is crossed out:] 
*We, blank] and blank] residing in [blank] hereby certify that we are well acquainted with [blank] who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be [blank] years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. 
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.* 

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states: And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Benjamin Hyde Postmaster who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Annsville in Said Co and that Edminster Hammond Jr who has also signed the same, is a resident in Annsville- and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
The certificate being sworn to before Patrick Mahon Esq a Justice of the Peace & from the distance of witness from Court it would occasion utmost expense to require a personal attendance 
By the Court C. Hayden first Judge 
I , George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Oneida Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Peter Mower for a pension. 
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 10th day of Sept 1832. and I also certify that Patrick Mahon was justice and Benjamin P Johnson a commissioner at the time the within affidavits purport to have been taken and the signatures I believe to have be in their proper handwriting - [signature:]  Geo Brown Clerk 

[the following appears to be at the bottom of a different page underneath this page:] 
[signature:] Jos B. Read Dep Clerk

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Mr. Benjamin Hyde of Annesvill, and Edmister Hammond Jr of said town do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Mower of said Annsville - that we believe him to be about Sixty Seven years of age. That he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion and that we believe him to be a man of truth and veracity [signature:] Edmister Hammond 
[signature:] Benjamin Hyde 
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 14 day of July 1832, and the above persons are known to me as men of truth and veracity [signature:] Patrick Mahon Justice of the Peace }

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State of New York Oneida County SS Lawrence Blazeur of Boonville in the County aforesaid aged 65 years & upwards being duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Peter Mower of Annsville in Said County and also knew him in the Revolutionary War- And this deponent served in Capt Frenchs company with the said Peter Mower for the Term of nine months in the Year 1782 in Col. Willets Regiment - from April until January thereafter - This deponent was well acquainted with said Mower and knows of his service as aforesaid. his X mark Lawrence Blazeur 
[signature:] Lorin Miller 
Oneida County SS Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in aforesaid county the above named Lawrence Blazeur a man of credibility, truth & veracity, and made oath to the foregoing affidavit. this 7th day of January 1833. [signature:] Lorin Miller Justice of the Peace 
Clerks office Oneida County SS I George Brown Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Loren Miller before whom the above affidavit was taken was on the day of & the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County - That I am acquainted with his hand writing & believe the above Signature to be his. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County this 10th day of January 1833. 
[signature:] Geo Brown Clerk 
[signature:] Jos. B. Read Dep Clerk

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State of new York Oswego County SS John Cain of Parish in said County aged 69 years and upwards being duly sworn depose and says that he is well acquainted with Peter Mower of Annsville in said County, and was acquainted with him in the Revolutionary War - and this deponent further says, that in the fore part or first day of April 1781 he this deponent enlisted in Captain Garret Putnams Company Col Marinus Willets Regt. and served therein for the term of nine months and the Said Peter Mower served in said company all the said time nine months with this deponent and we were discharged together at Fort Plain on the Mohawk River the last day of December 1781. 
[signature:] John Caine 
Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the said County the above named John Caine known to me as a man of credibility truth and veracity. this 11th day of January 1833. and made oath to the truth of the same [signature:] Larry Thayer Justice of the Peace 

[the following line appears to be at the bottom of another page underneath this page:] 
officer. this deponent continued to serve

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of the Same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. That I am acquainted with his hand writing and believe the Signature within to be in his 
writing, In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County this 17th day of January 1833. 
[signature:] Eric Poor Clerk 

Camden N. Y. Jany 12 
Mr Benjamin P Johnson Rome N Y

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Magda. Mower 
105.352 
agent Jay Hathaway Rome N. Y>

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State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE } SS. 
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Asa W. Hyde Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing affidavit and thereon written, was, on the 13th day of April 1855 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County and subscribed my name this 23 day of April 1855. [signature:] B. Hulbert CLERK.

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State of New York, County of Oneida } SS: 
On this 13th  day of April A. D. 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, Magdalena Mower aged 78 years, a resident of Annsville in the State of N. York who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Peter Mower deceased, who was a private in the company commanded by Captains Garret Putnam & French in the Rev: regiment of N.Y. S. Volunteers. Commanded by Col. Marinus Willet (she believes) in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain, of 1776 ["June 1812" is crossed out] that her said husband embodied at Johnstown on or about the [blank] day ["of" is crossed out] R. war ["A. D. 181" is crossed out]  for the term of during the war and continued in actual service in said war for about the term of [blank] month and was honorably discharged at Fort Plain on or about the [blank] day of 1783 & was placed on Rev Pension list, at $80 a life.-
She further states, that she was married to the said Peter Mower in Fort Plain on the 19 day of March 1794 by one Rev. Mr. Picke a minister and that her name before her said marriage was Magdalena Foterly [Vetterlie] that her said husband died at Armsville on 4th day of August A.D. 1851 and that she is now a widow, & has no record testimony, but has sent proof of sd. [said?] marriage & of said Peters death, to Pen office, & is now a pensioner at $80. - No. 967 
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3d, 1855. 
her X mark Magdalena Mower 
We Joseph Churchill and Pliny Woodard Jr  
residents of Annsville in the State of New York, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Wid: Magdala. Mower 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: & is a widow, 
The foregoing declaration and affidavit was 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 the claim. She made her mark above, & is the widow of Peter Mower. - 
[signature:] Asa W. Hyde Justice of Peace

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No. 1034 
May 
Magdalena Mower wid of Peter - N. Y. 
Act 29 July 1848 


Warned the depiction as to the manner in which the declaration was made after casually [causally?] that that of May 6 / 52 Now [???]  
J. Hathaway Rome N. Y. 
[scribbled out: A __ miller]

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Declaration to obtain Pension, act 2d. Feby. '48 
State of New York Oneida County } SS: 
On this 18th. day of August 1851 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the town of Annsville in said County, Ellena alias Magdalena [crossed out word] Mower, a resident of the town & county aforesaid, aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, to obtain the benefit of the pension of the acts of Congress of 7 July 1838 & 2d. February 1848, granting pensions to certain widows, - that she is the widow of Peter Mower, who was a private in the army of the revolution & was a pensioner under act of June 1832 at the rate of 80 dolls. per annum. She further declares that she was married to said Peter Mower on the 19 day of March 1795. That her husband the aforesaid Peter Mower, died on the 4th day of August 1851, that she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the year 1800, as the time above stated, she is still his widow. She has no record of sd. marriage. 
["Sworn to & Subscribed, on the day & year above written before me" is crossed out] 
but was married by Revd. Chas. A Pick March 1795 
her X mark Ellena Mower alias Magdalena 
[crossed out word] 
In presence of Rhoda A. Churchill } 
Sworn to & Subscribed before me, on the day & year above written. - She made her mark as she cannot write. [signature:] Asa W. Hyde Justice of Peace

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Oneida County SS 
At same time & place as within, before the within named Justice of the Peace, came Nathaniel Churchill, of Annsville aforesaid, & who after being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say, that he has been for many years well acquainted with Peter Mower & Magdalena alias Ellena his wife, residents of Annsville aforesaid, that they had a family of children, now all above the age of 21 years, that they lived together as man & wife from the time of their marriage to the time of his death, the present month, & deponent never heard a doubt expressed but they were lawfully married.- Said Ellena or Magdalena [crossed out word] lives in his house in Annsville, & is a widow. 
Deponent has no interest in her application for pension.-He heard long ago that the sd. Peter & Ellena or Magdalena [crossed out word] was duly married by the Revd. Mr. Peck, Dutch Reformed Ch at Fort Plain N. Y. said Peter was a Revy. pensioner at the time of his death. [signature:] Nathaniel Churchill 
Sworn to & subscribed on this 18th day of August 1887 before me, said deponent is a credible witness. - [signature:] Asa W. Hyde Just. of Peace 
Declaration by Wid: Ellena Mower.

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Declarati Wid: Ellena [on a different page under this one] 

State of New York, CLERK' S OFFICE, ONEIDA COUNTY. } SS. 
I, ALEXANDER RAE, Clerk of the said County, DO CERTIFY, That Asa W. Hyde Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace for said County, dwelling in said County, and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the Certificate of said proof or acknowledgment, is genuine. 
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this 5th day of Sept 1851 [signature:] Alexander Rae Clerk.

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State of New York County of Fulton } SS: 
I James H. Lighthall of the town of Ephratah do hereby Certify, that the records of Marriage in the Dutch Reformed Church of Fort Plain N. Y. kept for many years by the Successive Pastors thereof, & lately by the Revd. John J. Walk  deceased, is now in the hands of his Widow, a resident in my family, that I have this day examined the same, & do find therein recorded the marriage of Peter Mower & [crossed out words] Magdalena Vetterlie by the Revd. Charles A. Pick & that the record of said marriage is in the words & figures following that is to say, The 19th of March In the year of Our Lord 1795 Peter Mower to Magdalena Vetterlie 
I the said Lighthall depose & say, that the above & foregoing is a =true extract from the aforesaid record, & is copied in all its particulars from the original, in possession of Widow Walk above named. 
[signature:] James H. Lighthall 
Sworn before me on this 3rd day of September 1851 [or 1857?] said James is a credible witness The above words "Ellen or" Erased before Executed & the words Magdalena written before Executed. [signature Aaron Nellis } Justice of Peace

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STATE OF NEW YORK Fulton County Clerk's Office. } SS. 
I do hereby certify that
I, Peter W. PLANTZ, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Aaron Nellis Esquire, the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law administer oaths & to take the same, And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine. IN TESTMONY WHEREOF, I have hereto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at JOHNSTOWN, this 18th day of September 1851
[signature:] Peter W. Plantz Clerk.

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In reply to your request of [blank] , received
for a statement of the military history of Peter Mower a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( ["or" is crossed out] & his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Only Peter Moses found in Rev War pension records. W. 2683 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. Apl 1781 
LENGTH OF SERVICE. 9 mos 
RANK.  [blank] 
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. 
CAPTAIN. Garret Putnam 
COLONEL. Marinus Willett 
STATE. N. Y. 

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. Apl 1782 to Jan 1783 
LENGTH OF SERVICE. [blank] . 
RANK. [blank] 
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. 
CAPTAIN. French 
COLONEL. Willett 
STATE. [blank] 

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. Jan. 1783 to Jan 3rd 1784 
LENGTH OF SERVICE. [blank] 
RANK. [blank] 
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. 
CAPTAIN. Peter Tierce 
COLONEL. Willett 
STATE. [blank] 

Battles engaged in, [blank] 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Charlestown, N Y. 
Date of application for pension, Sept. 10, 1832 - H. 
Residence at date of application, Annesville, Oneida Co. N.Y. 
Age at date of application, b. Feby - 1765 at Claverack, N Y. 
Remarks: Mar. Fort Plain N. Y. Mch 19, 1795 Magdelena Alias Ellena Vetterlie  dcd. Aug 4, 1851 at Annsville, N Y 
I she was alld. pension her appl exec Aug 18  1851 while 75 yrs of age * 
a res. of Annsville, N. Y.

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DEC 1996 Histy 
Mrs J M Young Camden N. Y. 
1911 Jan 30, To V . G. Aflicke ¢ 
1911 May 31 - "  "   "   [V. G. Aflicke] ¢ 
1915 June 25. To Laura A. Madden ¢ 
1916 June 15. " [To] Miss Ana E. Aflicke ¢ 
1916 June 23. " [To] Mrs. Wm H. Spice ¢ 
Revy WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 2683 
Magdalina Mower Widow Peter Mower Pri. Rev. War 
Act: July 29, 1848 
Index:-Vol. M , Page 59. 
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]

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[three letters illegible] 
3 -- 871. 
RECORD DIVISION. 
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by a. macd. [???] 26' / 1 ' / 11
Claim No. [blank] 
Certificate No. [blank] 
Claimant [blank] 
Soldier Peter Mower 
Service. N. Y
Additional Service. Rev.
No [blank] claim, State records [blank] , 191__ 
No claim, combination records [blank] , 191__ 
REMARKS: 
No Wid, any service exc. 
Wid. F. 2,683 (N.Y. N.Y.) 
No Reg. at all 
No Rev. War Sur uw 
6 -- 1944 [blank] Chief Division

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No. 1034 
Magdalena Mower widow of Peter N. Y. 
Act 29 July 1848. 
To J. Hathaway Jany 5th 1852 
Let same May 6 / 52

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13.728 Rev Army

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105352 
Magdalena Mower wid Peter N. Y. July 48 - 967 
Boynton 

FREE 
[circular stamp:] 
ROME N. Y. DEC 31 

Hon : Commsr of Pensions Washington D. C.

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Rev Act 29 July, 48, N. Y. 
[illegible]

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May 31 - 52 
Adal. evi: case of Magdalena 
[upper portion of a circular stame:] 
R

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Rome N. Y. May 29 [or 27] 
Hon Comr. Pensions 
Sir Inclosed is proof of death of Peter Mower, & existence of widow, agreeable to yr. late letter of requirements - 
I am yr. sert [signature:] Jay Hathaway

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Peter Mower died 4 Aug 18, 57. 
He was a pensioner under act 32 at 80% Magdalena & Peter married 19 Mch 1795 
Admitted on 29 July 1848

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710  1.034 
Magdalena Mower widow of Peter N Y 
admd. Act 29 July 1848 
2 yrs Pri - 80$ per annum. commencing 4 Aug 1851 
Cert to J. Hathaway Rome N Y

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Peter Mower. N. Y. (Albany Roll) Act 7 June 1832, $80 per ann. to what time paid? [signature:] F. H. C. Triplett 
Paid to 4th March 1851. [illegible initials] 
Rension Apped December 3. 1851

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Hon. Jas. E Heath C. P. Sir 
I send with this a declaration asking to be placed on pens. list of Widow Magdalena, commonly called Ellena or Liney Mower - 
Please send me Ctfc. when issued. - 
Your srvt [signature:] J Hathaway Rome Sept. 26.

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FREE 
Hon James E. Heath Comr. Pensions Washington 

Jan 29 - 1852 
Rel: to case of Magdalena Mower wid : of Peter 
9 / 52

[circular stamp:] 
ROME N. Y. JAN 21

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Rome Jan 21 
Hon Comr. Pens. Sir 
I ask leave to inquire, if it will not be a matter of kindness to Widows of Rev. Pensioners, to give their application a preference over the common consecutive business of the office, as they are very old, & for the most part needy & dependent, & need very much this favor, that they may not be deprived of the little necessaries their advanced age has rendered so important to their comfort 
I sent the case of Widow Magdalane [Magdalena] Mower 1 Spt. last, for place on pens. list, as widow of Peter Mower - recent proof of Marriage, &c &c - and do now ask specially that a Certificate be sent in time for Mar. Semi an. payt. - 
I am respectfully your obdt. J[signature:] ay Hathaway

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No. 105.352 
additional evidence (Recvd) 
J Hathaway agt

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State of New-York, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. } Albany, December 28 1855. 
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the REcords in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a lwa, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz: 
NAMES Peter Mower Private 
NO. OF BOOK. 1 
NO. OF CERTIFICATE. 4.080 
DATE. Nov 30. 1781 L. 19 S.  " D. 5 
RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. Capt. Garret - Putnam 
RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER. Col. Marinus Willet 

NAMES Peter Mower " [Private] 
NO. OF BOOK. 1 
NO. OF CERTIFICATE. 4.126 
DATE. Dec. 31. 1781. L. 2  S. 13 D. 4  
L.  $21 S. 13  D. 9  
RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER.  Capt. Garret Putnam 
RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.  " [Col] etc 

{ as this search is to procure Bounty Land under the Act of March 1855. the above is deemed ample } 
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct. } [signature:] H. B. Haswell Clerk. 
[signature:] Jas M Cook Comptroller

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Brief in the case of Magdalena Mower wid of Peter County and State of New York act 29 July 1848 
Claim, ("original," ["or "for increase." is crossed out] ) 
Proof exhibited, (if original. ) 
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 
Her husband was a pensioner at 80$ per annum Act June 7 1832 - 
Record proof of Marriage 
( If for increase. ) Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? [blank]  

[signature:] Thornton Triplett Examining Clerk. 
Name ad residence of Agent J Hathaway Rome N Y

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Augt : 23 / 52 
Rel : to case of Madgdalena [Magdalena] Married widow of Peter 
H Kirby 

J Hathaway Rome N. Y.

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Rome N. Y. Augt. 19 
F. F. C. Triplett actg. Clerk 
D Sir Allow me to ask if it is not possible to send pens. Certf. to widow Magdalena Mower, wid. of Peter Mower, Rev. Pen. decd. whose case has been before the Comr. a year, & she is old, very old, poor & dependent, - the case is within my knowledge, & is an undoubted undeniable one -I am your obdt [signature::] Jay Hathaway

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State of New York Oneida County } SS: 
I Henry T. Utley Special County Judge, i & for said county, do hereby Certify that at a Court held by me at my Chambers in Rome County of Oneida on the 25 day of May 1852, it was proved by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to said court, that Ellen or Magdalena Mower, widow of Peter Mower late N. Y. Pensioner deceased, is now a widow of the town of Annsville in sd. County, and that the said Peter Mower died in said town on the 4th day of August, D. 1851, and that said Magdalena is an applicant for Pension. - 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name at my chambers, this 25 day of May 1852. - Said Court, is a Court of Record. 
[signature:] H. T. Utley Special County Judge of Oneida Co 
State of New York, CLERK'S OFFICE, ONEIDA COUNTY, } SS. 
I, ALEXANDER RAE, Clerk of the said County, Do CERTIFY, That H T Utley Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Special County Judge for said County, dwelling in said County, and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Special Judge and verily believe that the signature to the Certificate of said proof or acknowledgment, is genuine. And further, that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of the State of New York. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this 26th day of May 1852 [signature:] Alexander Rae Clerk.

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ESTABLISHED 1889. INCORPORATED 1902. JOHN ALDEN FLOUR 
V. G. PFLUNKE CO., COMMISSION MERCHANGTS, WHOLESALE. FRUITS AND GROCERIES. 
V. G. PFLUKE, PREST. 
S. M. COOK, TREAS. 
G. L. BRADFORD, SEC'Y. 
DISTRIBUTORS OF "JOHN ALDEN" FLOUR. 
53 FRANKLIN SQUARE. Utica, N. Y. Jan. 23, 1911. 
the Daughters of the Revolutionary War. 
We understand that they were in the Battle of Oriskany, right here in our own county, and one of them had is shoulder broken at that time. 
Yours truly, [signature:] V G Pfluke

[circular stamp:] 
U. S. PENSION OFFICE. JAN 25 1911

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11 June 1916 Rev sec RWS [initials] 
Pension Office Washington D. C. 
Dear Sirs; Can you obtain and send to me the pension record of one Peter { Mower Mauer } . Enlisted at Charlestown, N. Y. April, 1781 Applied for pension 10 Sept 1832 from Annsville, Oneida Col, N. Y. Born Feb 1765 at Claverack, N. Y. Died August 4, 1851 at Annsville, Oneida Co. N. Y. Thanking you in

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advance for your courtesy, believe me Most- Cordially Grace M Frost- Spice Registrar Oneida Chapter D. A. R. 
Mrs William H Spice 407 Rutger St. Utica N. Y. 
[circular stamp:] 
U. S. PENSION OFFICE JUN 16 1916

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Rev Sec 
RESEARCHES FOR COATS OF ARMS, FAMILY HISTORIES, ANCESTRAL LINES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION, COLONIAL DAMES, COLONIAL WARS AND AYFLOWER DESCENDANTS, ETC. 
GENEALOGICAL BLANKS, ANCESTRAL CHARTS
FOR SALE 
GENEALOGIES COMPILED 
REFERENCE 
MR. E. E. BOWEN, De La Mar, Idaho h MR. JOHN REYNOLDS TOTTEN, 44 West 54th Street, New York City
MRS. JOHN MESTON DUNCAN, the Huguenot,
532 West 12th Street, New York City
[emblem:] VIRTUTE DIGNUS AVORUM 
LAURA A. MADDEN
GENEALOGIST
Member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; Author of the Harmons in the Revolution; Knight Family of America in preparation; Paddock Family and its Mayflower Ancestors in preparation; ; Worthington of Maryland in preparation.
512 WEST 156TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY 
TELEPHONE 3620 AUDUBON 
CAN  BE SEEN BY APPOINTMENT AT ANY OF THE LIBRARIES 
June twenty-first Nineteen-fifteen 
Mr. J. L. Davenport 
Commissioner of Pensions 
 Washington D. C. 
Dear Sir: -
Will you kindly let me have the record of Peter Mower who served as private in the New York Continental Line, I would like to know if he died in Oneida County New York and where he was born if it is stated,
Yours very Respectfully,
[signature:] Laura A. Madden

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ESTABLISHED 1889. INCORPORATED 1902. JOHN ALDEN FLOUR
V. G. PFLUNKE CO., COMMISSION MERCHANGTS, WHOLESALE. FRUITS AND GROCERIES.
V. G. PFLUKE, PREST.
S. M. COOK, TREAS.
G. L. BRADFORD, SEC'Y.
DISTRIBUTORS OF "JOHN ALDEN" FLOUR.
53 FRANKLIN SQUARE. Utica, N. Y. Jan. 23, 1911.
Commissioner of Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. 
Gentlemen: We are after imformation [sic] in regard to soldiers of the Revolutionary War, for the reason that my daughter who is now in New York City wishes to join the Daughters of the Revolutionary War here in Utica. Peter Mower, Sr., enlisted on or before 1779 or '80, together with four sons, namely, George, Conrad, Barnabus, and Peter, Ju., sons of father above referred to. 
Peter Mower, Jr., was the father of my grandfather, Abram Mower, who was my mother's father, whose name was Susan Mower, before marriage. 
We understand that Peter Mower Sr., together with his four sons, enlisted while living in Trion County, now Montgomery County. 
My daughter is informed by this record of five, from one family that she is a descendant of, that in joining the Daughters of the Revolutionary War will entitle her to extra bars for the badge or emblem that is worn by

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2683 xM 
Dec 3d 96 
Camden Oneida Co New York 
Mr Lochner dear sir Can you give me any information in regard to my ancestors. My Grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and he drew a pension. his name was Peter Mower. he lived in Danube Herkimer Co. New York later on he moved to Annsville N York Oneida Co.

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he died & was buried there in 1847 I believe 
My great-grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary war also. his name was Peter Mower he lived in a place called Currytown Montgomery Co. New York 
an early reply will greatly oblige truly yours [signature:] Mrs J. M Young Camden

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Rev Ser Ewc [initials?] 
V. G. PFLUNKE CO., WHOLESALE MERCHANDISE BROKERS IN CAR LOTS 
53 FRANKLIN SQUARE. Utica, N. Y.  June 8 1916 
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Commissioner 
Dear Sir Please send to me in the name of Ana E. Pfluke Pension Records of Peter Mower who served in the war of the Revolution 
The Society require this before Miss Ana E. Pfluke can become a member of that order Sincerely yours V G Pfluke

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O. W. & N. Div.
L. W. B.
W. 2683.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
December 19th, 1896.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military
record of Peter Mower, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on September 10th, 1832
at which time he was 67 years of age and residing at Danube, N. Y., and his pension was allowed for two years' actual service as a private in the New York troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Putnam and Col. Willett. He probably enlisted at Claverack, N. Y.
His widow, Magdalina, made application and received a pension
for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. J. M. Young,
Camden, Oneida Co., N. Y.

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Record Division,
May 31, 1911.
Mr. V. G. Pfluke,
53 Franklin Square,
Utica, N. Y.
Sir:
In reply to your enclosed letter dated the 27" and received the 29"
instant, you are advised that this Bureau has no record of a soldier of
the Revolution unless a claim has been filed herein on account of his
services, and you are referred to the circular letter dated January 30,
1911, which states that Peter Mower, Wid. File # 2683 is the "only Peter
Mower found on the Revolutionary War pension records", and not that
"there is no record of Peter Mower, Sr. having been in the Revolutionary War"
as stated in the enclosed letter.
As the above Peter Mower was born in 1765, he would have been only
eighteen years of age at the end of the War in 1783, and could not have
had a son old enough to serve in the Revolution with him.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.