Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 35881, Thomas Dazey, Del.

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SERVICE
Del.
Dazey, Thomas
NUMBER
S 35881

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203982
Delaware
Thomas Dazey
of Sussex County in the State of Delaware who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Wm Perry of the Regiment commanded by Colonel [blank] in the Delaware line, for the term of ten months from March 1777 to [blank] 17 [blank]
Inscribed on the Roll of Delaware at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 27th day of December 1831
Arrears to 4th of March 1832 $18.32
Semi-anl. all'ce ending [blank]
$18.32
{Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820.}
Recorded Book H
Vol 6 page 133
4 March 1832 BLB

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claim to back pay rejected. see letter to C. S. Layton June 4. 1834
Dead - let to C. S. Layton May 11 '47

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Thomas Dazey, Delaware 
Act March 18 1818, at $8 per month.
Be pleased to say to what time his pension was paid
Pension office May 10 1847}
Paid to 4th March 1839 BLB

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pen: to com: 27 Dec. 1831
Hon. C. S. Layton
Geo - Town
Del

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State of Delaware}
Sussex County ss:} Personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Rowe aged about Seventy years a daughter of Major Henry Fisher and made oath in due form of Law that she knew a certain Thomas Dazey of Sussex County who served in Capt William Perry's Company in the War of the revolution during the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven. That the said identical Thomas Dazey is now living in Sussex County and has this day made application to her for this affidavit with a view to obtain a pension for his services as a soldier of the revolution. She further deposeth and saith that she frequently saw him mustering in the ranks of Capt. Perry Company before her Fathers Door the usual place of parade, that the said company was raised by order of Congress and paid by Congress; that she then resided in Lewes in the County aforementioned and has resided here ever since that period 
Eliza F. Rowe
Sworn and subscribed to before me the 11th of March 1831
John M West J. P. 
I do hereby certify that I am and have been acquainted with Elizabeth Rowe the deponent named in the [illegible] that I have known her since my infancy that she was very respectable and credible witness and her testimony entitled to full faith and credence. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this eleventh day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty one. 
John M. West J. P. 
Sussex County}
State of Delaware} ss. Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for Sussex County Margaret Thompson and made oath. That she is the daughter of Major Henry Fisher deceased an officer of the revolution under Congress that she knows Thomas Daizey of the County afsd. That she knew him in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven at which time he was a soldier in the company of Capt. William Perry stationed at Lewes in said county that he served for a period of nine months and more in said company. That the said company was raised by Congress and usually mustered before the door of her late Father 
Margaret Thompson
Sworn and subscribed before John M. West J. P.
Sept. 30th 1831
Sussex County ss. I John M. West [illegible] and for the county afsd. do certify that [illegible] Sussex County State of Delaware} Personally appeared

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the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Elizabeth Rowe and made oath and deposeth That she is an inhabitant of Lewes and has ever been; That she is the Eldest daughter of Major Henry Fisher deceased; That she knows Thomas Daizey of the county aforesaid that  she knew him in the War of the revolution that she has frequently see him mustering in the ranks of the company raised by order of Congress under the command of Captain William Perry That the said company was raised at Lewes during the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven that the said Thomas Daizey was a soldier in said company during that year for the period of nine months, 
Eliza F. Rowe
Sworn & subscribed before me this 13th day of September 1831 John M. West J. P.
Sussex County ss. I John M. West one of the Justices of the peace in and for the county afsd, Do certify that I am well acquainted with Eliza F. Rowe and Margaret Thompson that they are among the most respectable of our community and that their several statements are entitled to full credit
John M. West
Lewes, Sept. 30th 1831
State of Maryland}
Worcester County ss.} Then came Ruel Powders before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said county and made oath on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God that Thomas Dazey was a soldier in the American Army under Capt. William Perry Sussex County State of Delaware during the year seven hundred and seventy seven and that said Powders served with said Dazey in the army during said year given under my hand and seal this 3d. day of July 1818.
John J. Williams seal [hand circled]
State of Maryland}
Worcester County to wit} I hereby certify to all whom it doth or may concern that John J. Williams, Esquire seal [hand circled] who appears to have taken the within written affidavits was at the time of taking and signing thereof and still is a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that to all his acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as thereout. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 6th day of July Anno Dom 1818.
John C. Handy Clk Worcester
Thomas Dazey is assessed in Baltimore Hundred since the year 1818 to this time with 50 acres of Land (Manor) $2.00 - $100.00
97 do ~ do ~ 1.50 - 148.50
2 pr. small oxen ~~~$22.00
2 cows & calves .....12.00
4 young Cattle ~~~ 8.00
5 Sheep .... 5.00
4 Hogs .... 4.00
$2 [illegible]

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Deduct 20 Cent from Land ~~~49.00
Balance $247.50
State of Delaware}
Sussex County ss.} In Testimony that the foregoing is a true copy from the assessment [?] of Baltimore Hundred in said County of the assessment of Thomas Dazey I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at George Town this 14th March 1831
Jos. S. Layton C. P. 
The State of Delaware}
Sussex County ss} On this fifteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty one personally appeared before the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware, now sitting at Geroge Town in and for Sussex County aforesaid, and in open Court being a court of record because it proceeds according to the course of the Common Law with Jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment Thomas Dazey, of Sussex County a resident, aged Seventy three years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 [illegible] of May 1820; That the said Thomas Dazey enlisted for the term of ten months on the first day of March in the year 1777 in the State of Delaware in the Company Commanded by Captain William Perry, raised by order of Congress for the defence [sic] of laws and the country adjacent, in the capacity and state aforesaid? in the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the first day of January 1778, when he was discharged from the service in the army, or in said company in the State of Delaware; that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever toa pension, except the foresaid; that he [illegible] heretofore, to wit in the year 1818 made some effort to claim this provision but being illiterate, he was unable to avail himself of the necessary measures to lay his claim before the War Department. ~ and in pursuance of the Act of Congress the 1st May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of this United States, on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, since that time by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part with intent [illegible] so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on [illegible] March 1818; and that I have not, nor have

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I now in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the shedule [sic] hereto annexed, and by me subscribed to wit. - I own and am intitled to a life Estate in two [illegible] or parcels of land, situate in Baltimore hundred, in the county and State aforesaid, Valued and assessed at, to wit
50 Acres of Land (manor)@ $2.00 ~~$100.00
97 do ~~~~do~~~~@ 1.50 ~~~$145.00
$245.00
my personal property consists of 2 pr. small oxen $22.00
2 lowed calves ~~~~~12.00
4 young cattle ~~~~~8.00
5 sheep ~~~~~~5.00
4 Hogs~~~~~~4.00
51.00
$296.00
By order of Levy Court deduct 20p Cent from Land ~~~49.00
$247.00
The above stated Land is very poor, and unproductive and by no means sufficient to afford me support ~ a large portion of it lying waste; and there is not timber to give and at my age and with my infirmities I am unable to cultivate the land myself and the rents issues and profits thereof are comparatively worth nothing, I have a family consisting of myself and two Daughters and a Grand son ~~ My daughters ages are, Larner, 43 years ~ Eliza 31 years, my grandson is about two years of age all depending upon me for [illegible] prospect is that without said proves and [illegible] I shall become chargeable to my friends, being now suffering circumstances, my occupation is that of a Farmer, but I am unable to follow any employment. ~ There has been no change effected or made in my property since 1818 ~ I owe nothing ~ I have no debts due to me ~ Sworn and sustained in open court the fifteenth day of March in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and thirty one
Thomas Dazey
Before J. H. Harris clk L. C.
I John H. Harris Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware in and for Sussex County do hereby Certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Thomas Dazey did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration agaisnt the common enemy, for the term of ten months under one engagement on the continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing, and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the words of the said Court, and I do further certify, that it is the

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opinion of the said Court that the total amount in Value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Two hundred and forty seven dollars. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at George Town on this seventh day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty one. -
John H. Harris Clk.
The State of Delaware ss.
I Caleb L. Layton, Secretary of the State of Delaware, and as such, keeper of the Great Seal, and Register of the official acts and proceedings of the Governor of the said State, do hereby Certify that the within named John M. West, before whom the withing depositions of Margaret Thompson and Elizabeth Rowe, appear to have been taken, was at the time of taking the same, and now is, a Justice of the Peace of said State in and for Sussex County; that the said Joshua L. Layton, was at the time giving the foregoing certificate, and now is the Clerk of the Peace in and for the County and State last aforesaid; and that the said John H. Harris, was at the time of giving the within and foregoing certificate and now is, the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the said State, and for the said County of Sussex - and that said certificates are in due form of law; In Testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand, and affixed the Great seal of the State of Delaware, aforesaid - at George Town this twentieth day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty one, and of the Independence of the said State the Fifty Sixth -
Caleb L. Layton, Secretary of the State of Delaware

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35 881
Revy
INVALID.
File No. 35,881
Thomas Dazey
Pri Rev War
Act: March 18 18
Index: - Vol. 2, Page 104
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Georgetown Del
May Free
The Hnble J. L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions.
Washington D. C. 

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May 10 '47
Tho Dazey
Del.

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May 10 '47
Tho Dazey
Del.

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Georgetown Del.
May Free
The Hnble J. L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
Washington D. C.

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George Town Del: May 6th 1847
The Hon. 
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
A pension was granted three years ago, to Thomas Dazey, at this County, Sussex.
Mr Dazey is deceased: And I am Requested to ascertain whether the bal. of pension accruing after his decease has been paid to any person?
Will you be kind enough to advise me in this subject? Also, what is the last payment under Mr. Dazey in account of his pension: And the Amt?
His son, John Dazey, is the individual who has [illegible] to me, in relation to this matter, & for whom the information is required.
Very Respectfully,
Sir,
I am [illegible]
C. S. Layton

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A CARD.
CALEB S. LAYTON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
GEORGETOWN DELAWARE:
Late one of the Judges of the Superior Court, will faithfully attend to any professional business that may be confided to his care, in the Courts of said State.

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War Department,
Pension Office
April 11, 1831
Sir,
The papers sent here by the Hon: A. Naudain in support of the claims of John Cade, William Arnel and Thoams Dazey, have been examined and they are herewith enclosed, the evidence not being sufficient. 
The papers in Arnel's case are not properly authenticated. In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached

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to the certificate. The evidence in this case must be so authenticated.
Cade's papers are also defective. They are not properly authenticated. The remarks in Arnel's case apply to this case: the credibility of the witnesses who have sworn to his service must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office: and the applicant must account property disposed of since March 18, 1818.
Dazey's papers must be authenticated as directed in the other cases; and the witnesses must be more particular in stating the length of his service. It must be clearly proved that he served at least nine months.
I am respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards

Caleb S. Layton, Esqr
Secretary of State
Georgetown Delaware

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The Hon: J. L. Edwards,
Commr. of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

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George Town, Delaware
& May 13th. 1834.
The Hon: J. L. Edwards, 
Dear Sir,
I understand that Messrs. William Arnell, and Aaron Marshall, both of Lewes, Del. have received their arrearages of pay for Revolutionary services, under the Act of Mar. 1818, from the time they first made application for a Pension, [underlined] in [illegible] of the opinion of the Atty. Genl. of the U. S. 
By a reference to the papers remaining in your office, with my Declaration &c., you will perceive that I made an effort to obtain a Pension in the year 1818, by obtaining the Certificate of a Mr. Pardus: though I did not make a formal & actual application for a Pension until March 1831. My Pension Certificate is dated the 25th January 1832. pension commences 27 December 1831 - @$8. pr. mo: 
Hereto I have had the Prothy? Certificate attached, during the time I made application &c: and enclose your letter to C. S. Layton Esq. of the 11 April 1831, as corroborating the Certificate &c.
I would thank you to ascertain to what amount of arrearage of pay I am entitled, pursuant to the decision in Arnell & Marshall Cases, and direct to me enclolsing a certificate in my favor for the arr. to the Case of Caleb S. Layton, at Geroge Town, Delaware.
Very Respectfully, Sir,
I am Your obed. Servt.
Thomas Dazey [signature]
Witnesses present -
Aaron Marshall
Jno. [?] McCole
C. S. Layton

State of Delaware}
Sussex County ss}
I George R. Fisher, Prothonotary of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, for Sussex County, do certify, That Thomas Dazey made and filed his declaration in order to obtain a Pension, in due form of Law, on the fifteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one, and that the same is recorded in the records of the late Supreme Court for the County of Sussex, now remaining in my office, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Georgetown, the 13th day of may Anno Domini 1834
George R. Fisher Pro -

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George Town, Del, 20. May, 1834
The Hon: J. L. Edwards, 
D. Sir, 
At the request of Mr. Thomas Dazey I herewith enclose to your care the letter you wrote me under date of April 11.1831 - as corroborating the statement he has made at the time of his first application for a Pension.
Mr. Dazey left his Pension Certificate with me, that in case you consider him entitled to back pay I might forward it to you, to have a new certificate &c. Your earliest attention to this, subject to your other engagements will oblige Mr. Dazey, & will also confer an obligation [illegible]
Your ob. Serv.
C. S. Layton