Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 12553, John Conklin, Continental (New York)

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(3-1776)
SERVICE
Continental (New York)
Conklin, John
NUMBER   S 12553
carded
CONTENTS

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[column 1] Let to here R Robie 18 Feb 185[cut off]

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 6362636

New york Allany
John Conklin decease
ce in the state of New york
art Holefienin the
commanded
captain the
commanded
by
in the
line for three Years.
Increased from $188 per an

Inscribed on the Roll of Albany
at the rate of 240 Dollars 00 Cents per
annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
and ending 23 apr 1846.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of September
1851
and sent to
LM Dury Canandagua
Arrears tot he 4th of
semi-anl. allowance ending
 
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.

recorded by
a van Wyck Clerk,
book E
Vol. 4
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Continental Line.
Records corrected. Sept.20/05,

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John Conklin
Declaration

8523


Geo. Park Agent
Binghampton NY

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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
Broome COUNTY,
On this 30
day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of
the
Court of Common Pleas, now sitting, John Conkin a resident of Conklin
in
the County of Broome and State of New York, aged - 76 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.
He enlisted in October 22. 1778 as a Volunteer
in capt. Peter Mills company of artifiers in Colonel
Baldwins Regiment (at the town of Mamakating
in Ulster County N.Y. where the applicant then
lived.) there he enlisted for the term of three years
received a warrant as sergeant which
is here with exhibited- he was mustered at
New Burgh and was marched there to West
Point --- in this place Gen McClure commanded part
 of the time, & afterwards Genl. Arnold -
he was at Dobbs Ferry al the lime of Andre's
Execution he was afterwards stationed at
West point where he remained until he was
discharged - he was discharged al West
Point on the 21st October 1781 by Lieut. J Wright
and the discharge is herewith exhibited -
The applicant further declares that about 5
months before his said term had expired he
had been transferred to Capt Patten's Company
of artillery artificers in consequence of Capt
Mills being dismissed the service. - and
than in said discharge it has by mistake been
inserted than In was in Capt, Pattens Company

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three years, whereas in fact and in truth he
served in Capt Mills company until the first
of May 1781, and only from that time to the
21st October 1781 in Pattens Company

The applicant was born in Orange County (now
Rockland/ New York, on the 8 may 1756, and has
 no record of his age except a memorandum taken from the
Family Bible of his 4Father - that since the Revolution he lived in Sullivan Co. (formerly past of Ulster Co until
1807 then Ce to Conkin Broome Co N.Y. where he
now resides.
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.
[signed] John Conklin
B.Marvin Clerk

We, Elias Conklin, residing in the town of Conklin and Tracy Robinson
residing in Chenago, Broome Co, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
John Conklin - who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration ; that we believe
him to be 76 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. Elias Conklin

B Marvin Clerk T Robinson

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 Elias Conklin,
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a  , resident in the town of Conklin
and that Tracy Robinson who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Chenango Broome Co
is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, - Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, after country of
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the
matter
of the application of John Conklin for
a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office,
this 30 day of August 1832,
B.Marvin Clerk

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John Conklin
N.Y.
Act 7th June 1832

Artificer - 

Direct to
L.M. Drury
Canandaigua NY

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State of New York
County by Broom - hs before me Eckiel Finch a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified to act as sutch personally appeared Joseph Conklin a resident in said county aged   years who being first duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration in order to obtain the amount due to the heirs of John Conklin deceased under the act of Congress passed.
This declarant states that he is the lawful son of John Conklin late of said County a revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed 7th June 1832 at the rate of 188 per annum and who served as an artificer in the war of the revolution under Colonel Baldwin. That the said John Conklin died in the Town of Conklin in the county of Broom and state of New York on the 23d day of April in the year eighteen hundred forty six  that he left no widow now living but children now surviving whose names are Sarah Little and Joseph Conklin and further saith not
Sworn to and subscibed on this 22 day of October 1850 before me Ezekiel Finch Justice

Joseph Conklin

I certify from personal knowledge that the above named declarant is the identical person he represents himself to be & that full credit may be given to the statement aforesaid
Ezekieh Finch Justice of the Peace

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State of New York
County of Broom ss E.D. Robinson clerk of said county certify that Ezekiel Finch Esquire is and was at the time of the date of the foregoing declaration an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified to act as sutch - and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine

I testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand & official seal of said County   this 26th day of October 1850

E.D. Robinson Clerk

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State of New York
County of Broome

I E. D. Robinson clerk
of said court do hereby certify that at a court held in aforesaid county on the first day of May 1851 it was [illegible] by the exhibition of testimony satisfactory to said court that John Conklin deceased late of said county was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $188 per annum that he died on the 23rd twenty third day of April in the year eighteen hundred & forty seven (1847) that he left no widow was living. and that he left two children and now living whose names are Sarah Little and Joseph Conklin.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this first day of May 1851.

E.D. Robinson Clerk

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8523
John Conklin

Admitted 
3 years Sergeant

George Park
Agt
Binghamton
NY

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BRIEF
in the case of John Conklin
of conklen
in the State of newyork
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before Court Judge ? open Court
 
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity ?
3. How old is he? Seventy six years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[chart] Period / Duration of Service. Years,
Months, Days./ Rank. /Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.

Enlisted in 1778 Octbr / 3 / Srgt / Capt De Milly, Col Baldwin Capt Patton

5. In what battles was he states.
engaged? none stated

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Mamakating, NY

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? He furnished by warrant as a sergeant and a discharge from service after 3 years served copied.
Elias Conklin & T Robinson certify to traditionary evidence, who are credible witnesses 

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if SO, in what respect?

x that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.
Dkumh Examining Clerk.

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Rev. &1812 Wars Section.
AWF

Maroh 16, 1939.

Millicent W. Gillen,
Honesdale,
Pennsylvania.

Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolution-
ary War pension claim, S. 12553, it appears that John
Conklin was born in Orange County, New York, May 8, 1756
and while residing in Mamakating, Ulster County, New York
enlisted October 23, 1778 and served as a sergeant under
Captains Peter Mills and Patten, Colonel Baldwin's Regi-
ment of Artillery Artificers, and was discharged October
21, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed
August 30, 1832 while living in Conklin, Broome County,
New York. He died April 23, 1846 in Conklin, New York.
The name of soldier's wife is not mentioned.
Children:
Jannelje (Jane) born February 32, 1783,married David Brown.
Benjamin  born -- 1785.
William born --- 1787.
Elizabeth born -- 1789.
Sally (Sarah) Little  -- 1798.
Joseph -- 1801.

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Eldest grandchild, William Brown (son of Jane), was born June 35, 1806.
In 1850, the only surviving children were Sarah
Little and Joseph.

Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN,
Aoting Commissioner.

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[column 1]  Rev War 12.553
INVALID.

File No. 12.553
John Conklin
Artificer Rev War
Act: June 7th 32
Index: - Vol A, Page 78
[arrangement of 1870]

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Cot 20/94 Hist to Frank J Conklin 101 3 
Ave Brooklyn NY
Mch 30/95 Mil Hist 
259 N 84th St New York NY

1895 Dec 20 paper ex by FJC above
Jan 11, 189
Letter to Frank J Conklin
Brooklyn
1913 Oct 8 Histo to Miss Fanny
E. Mitchell M.B.H.
1914 Feb 13. Hist to Mrs
Thomas Spackman M.B.H.
1923 Sept 13 Hist to Henry R.
Browne AWJ
1929 Mch 16 Hist to Milli Cern
W. Gillen

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Payments to be made
at New York
by the Presd. u s Br BK
Agent for paying Pension
ers, in the Agency of
New York

Recorded By Geo C Stiles
Clerk, in Book D Vol. 5
page 76
"

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[the word Cancelled written vertically across page]

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United
States, of the 7th June, 1832, John Conklin
of the State - of New York
who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary Army
 
is entitled to receive One hundred & Twenty dollars per annum, during his natural life, commencing
on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the
4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States,
this 28th day of November
one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.

Lew Cass
Secretary of "War
Examined and
Countersigned
JL Edwards

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Brief in the case of John Conklin, dec, late of
Broome County and State of New York
act
Claim, " "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
( If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim ? If so, what?
allowed as an artillery artificer
$240 year annum deducting former
exequents at fris for americal,
payments at $188 per annum  Entitled subsequent to 11 Feb 1778

Name and residence of Agent
L.M. Drury
Canandangua NY

L.Cole
Examining Clerk.

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Albany NY Roll Act 7 June 1832,
John Conklin, Artifr $188 per annum
To what [illegible] last paid?
Died 23d April 1846
Pa to hm death BLB Pension office Cole

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[column 1]

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New York
John Conklin
of Conklin in the State of New York who was a Sergeant in the compy commanded by Captain Milles of the Regt commanded by Col. Baldwin in the line for 3 years

See the other side
$188  Continental line
Sept 29 records corrected

Inscribed in the roll of New York
at the rate of 120 dollars   cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Nov 1832  and sent to G Park, Binghamton

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832   $180
Semi-anl allowance ending 4th Mar '33  $60
$240

{Revolutionary Claim, as June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Geo C Stiles Clerk
Book D, Vol. 5 Page 76

[column 2]
The certificate issued Nov 28 1832 canceled and one issued for $188 per annum as Sergt of artificers see letter to Isaac Lawrence 26 Oct 1833

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John Conklin Dec
2 yrs Arly artifr

Incd to $240 per annum
ded'y former payts
at $188 year annum
comg 4 March 1831
& ending 23 Apl 1846
Payable to 
Sarah Little & 
Joseph Conklin only surviving
children
Alby

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cert returned

J.L.Edwards Esq
Commis of Pensions
Washington City

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Binghamton N.Y. Oct 9. 1833

Sir

As the request of John Conklin a Revolutoinary pensioner I have forwarded his pension certificate - he says that J. Tompkins esq called as the pension office some time last month and desired that the papers in relation to his (Conklins) service might be reexamined on the ground that Judge Conklin claimed 12 dollars per month, that on such examination the Commission informed Mr. Tompkins that if Conklin would return the certificate an amended one should be issued for $144 per annum.
I also send affidavits & other evidence of the claim of the heir of Amos Bucher deceased for a pension under the act of June 1832
I would beg leave to inquire if the claims of Elias Bevier & Joseph Cleveland which were forwarded to the pension office in May last have been yet taken up - also whether the application of Seth Hamblin to be transferred from the Maine to the New York Agency forwarded in June last has been reached.
Very Respectfully
Geo Frank

J.L. Edwards Esq Commsir

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awt
Rev. War Section.

September 13, 1923.
Henry R. Droune,
Fraunces Tavern,
Cor. Broad & Pearl Sts.,
New York City,
Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in
the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 18533, it
appears that John Conklin was born in Orange County,
New York, May 8, 1756, and while residing in Mamaka-
ting, Ulster County, New York, enlisted October 22,
1778, and served as a sergeant under Captains Peter
Mills and Patten, Colonel Baldwin's Regiment of Ar-
tillery Artificers, and was discharged October 31,
1781.
He was allowed pension on his application ex-
ecuted August 30, 1832, while living in Conklin,
Broome County, New York. He died April 23, 1946 in
Conklin, New York.

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The name of soldier's wife is not mentioned.
Children-
Jannelje (Jane)
born Feb. 33, 1783, married David Brown.
Benjamin
"
-
1785.
William
"
-
1787.
Elizabeth
-
1789.
Sally(Sarah) Little
-
1798.
Joseph
-
1801.
Eldest grand ohild, William Brown (son of Jane) , was
born June 25, 1806.
In 1850, the only surviving children were Sarah Little
and Joseph.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

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3-525.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.
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received
for a statement of the military history of John Conklin.
In reply to your request of
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen-
sion on file in this Bureau. S.12553.

[Chart]
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. / LENGTH OF SERVICE / RANK / OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. (captain / colonel)  / STATE

Oct 22 1778 / Oct21.1781 / Sgt / Peter Mills  Patten/ Baldwin / Continental Art. Artificers
 
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Mamakating, Ulster Co NY
Date of application for pension, Stug301832 His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Conklin, Broome Co NY
Age at date of application, born may 8, 1756 in Orange Co. n.y.
Remarks: soldier died in Conklin N.Y. Apr.23,1846. Children: Jannelji (jane)
born Feb 22, 1782mar David Brown, Benjamin born 1786; William born 1787; Elizabeth born 1789; Sally (Sarah) Little born 1798 & Joseph born 1801. Eldest grandchild Wm Brown (son of Jane) born June 25 1806.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner
6-2856

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Wayne Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Honesdale, Pennsylnania

Pension Bureau
Dear Sirs
Washington, D.C.
Hill you kindly send me information
which will verify the fact that John Conklin,
born in Haverstraw, n y. May 6, 1756, died at
Conklin, n. y. April 23, 1846, received a pension.
His wife was Ursala Van Noy. He applied for
a pension in 1832.
John Conklin enlisted 1776 in Jacob De Witts,'
Co of Rangers, In.Oct.1778 in Capt Peter Mills
C's of artificers, He was made a Sergeant.
He also served with Capt Pattens Co. and with
Capt. Begaleel Tylers Co. of Indian spies.
very sincerely
Millicent W. Gillen .
Honesdale, Pa
Dec. 8, 1928.

[stamp] US PENSION OFFICE DEC 15 1928

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This May Certify that John Conkling has served as Sargent in
Capt. Thomas Patten's Company of Artillary Artificars for three years
for Wich time he Was Engaged for and is Now Discharged With thanks
for his Good Service.
Wright Lieut Artillary
Artificer
West point Octo. the 21th 1781.
I certify that the above is a correct copy of discharge
certificate filed as evidence in the pension case of John Conklin,
I. No.12,553, Rev. War., original sent to Frank J. Conklin, Brooklyn,
N. Y., January 8, 1896:
Michael
Chief, 5. W. & N. Div.,
Bureau of Pensions,
January 8, 1896.

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SR
To John Conklin Sargant of the Company of Artificers in Col.
Jeduthan Baldwins Rigmt. of Artificers - for the Service of the
United States of America - Commanded by Capt. Peter Mills Esq.
Greeting ---
Reposing especial trust and Confidence in your Prudence and Good-
Conduct I Do by these Preasants appoint you Sargant to the said Com-
pany in the Service of the United States; you are therefore Carefully
and Diligently to Discharge the Duty of a Sargt. by Doing and Perform-
ing all Manner of things thereunto Belonging; and I Do Strictly
Charge all Non-Commissioned officers and Soldiers under your Command
to be obedient to your orders as a Sargant and you are to observe and
follow Sutch orders and Directions from time to time as you Shall
Receive from me or aney of your Superior officers according to the
Rules and Dissipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust Reposed in you
for which this Shall Be your Sufficient Warrant.
Given under My Hand at West Point July 19th 1780
Peter Mills Capt.
J Bruen Maj Comdt
I certify that the above is a correct copy of Commission filed as
evidence in the pension case of John Conklin, I. No. 12,553, Rev.War,
original sent to Frank J. Conklin, Brooklyn, N. Y., January 8, 1896.
Chief, vot W.L& N. Div.
Bureau of Pensions,
January 8, 1896.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

BUREAU OF PENSIONS,

WASHINGTON, D. C., 

O. W. & N. Div.
F.S.
M.E.C

January 11, 1896.
Sir:
In response to your personal request I enclose herewith
the original certificate of appointment of your ancestor, John
Conklin, as a Sergeant in the Revolutionary war, and also his
discharge certificate, you having filed with this Bureau a sworn
affidavit showing your right to receive the same. Please acknowledge
the receipt of tho above named documents upon the back of this letter which should be returned to the Bureau of Pensions in the enclosed
envelope without the payment of postage.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Frank J. Conkling,
1013 Putnam Ave.
Brooklyn, N. Y.

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received the within mentioned documents
Jany 15 1896
FJ Conkling Brooklyn NY

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

BUREAU OF PENSIONS,

WASHINGTON, D. C., January 11, 1896.
O. . W. & N. Div.
F. S.
M. E. C.

Sir:
In response to your personal request I enclose herewith
the original certificate of appointment of your ancestor, John
Conklin, as a Sergeant in the Revolutionary war, and also his
discharge certificate, you having filed with this Bureau a sworn
affidavit showing your right to receive the same. Please acknowledge
the receipt of the above named documents upon the back of this letter which should be returned to the Bureau of Pensions in the enclosed envelope without the payment of postage.

Wm Lochren
Commissioner,

[stamp] O. W. &
JAN 181896
Very respectfully,
RECEIVED


Mr. Frank J. Conkling,
1013 Putnam Ave.
Brooklyn, N. Y.

[stamp]
JAN 21 1896
RECEIVED

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File on [illegible]

12553

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
 
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 23, 1895.

O.W. & N. Div.
F.S.
M.E.C.

Sir:-
Replying to your communication of April 10th , herewith re-
turned, you are advised that the original pension papers of Revo-
lutionary soldiers, viz: declaration, affidavits of witnesses,
("etc., are never surrendered by this Bureau. Commissions and
discharges of such soldiers, also original records on
file with their pension papers, are surrendered to the eldest.
surviving lineal descendant of the soldier, as to any person he or
she ma.y designate. The established rule of the Bureau in such
cases requires the descendant to . to file with the with his application a 
sworn affidavit, setting forth relationship as above stated.

The commission of John Conklin as a Sergeant, and his dis-
charge from the service, are on file . with his pension papers. If
are not, his eldest surviving lineal descendant. it is possible
you may he able to obtain the consent of the person who dees
that, relationship for the surrender to you of the commission and
discharge in question.
The rules of this Bureau prohibit. the furnishing of iof
pension papers of Revolutionary soldiers, but should your son

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desire information upon any particular point relative to his ancestor's military or family history his pension papers will be carefully examined  and the information, if a match of record
therein, will be cheerfully furnished.
Very respectfully
Commissioner
Thomas Conkling, Esq.
Riverside, Brooms, County, New York

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v. N. Div. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 23, 1895.

Sir:-
Referring to your persona] request. for copies of the pension
papers of John Conklin, Elias Conklin, and Joseph Thomas all of
whom were soldiers of the Revolutionary war, you are advised
the rules of this Bureau prohibit the furnishing of copies of The
pension papers of Revolutionary soldiers. As a courtesy short
statements of the services of one or two such soldiers are often
furnished to applicants who desire the Vama to complete family
histroy or is use a.s "evidence of eligiblity 1.0 membershi " in an:
of the Revol it sociaites, but to make capies or the papers
would interfera serjously with the regalar and morta imporiant work
of the Purean and is has been found necessary 1,0 ostabl si a rale
declining to an so.
Complote statement S or the semv cas rendered by the above
name: so] diars have alraady been furnished to Mr . Frank J. conklin
of 1033 Patnan AVA., Brooklyn, N. v., in whose behalf it, is pro-
the above request is made.
Very
Mr. Ceorge C. Hackstarf,
318 - 3* - St.. N. W
City,
Commi issjoner.

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o. W. & N. Division.
F. S.   M.E.C.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

Bureau of Pensions,

Washington, D. C. March 30, 1895.

Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history
of
--- John Conklin ---
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR,
you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his
widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
LENGTH
ENLISTMENT OR
RANK.
STATE.
OF SERVICE.
APPOINTMENT.
CAPTAIN.
COLONEL.
Oct 22,1778. 3 yrs.
SEt.
Peter
Mills
Baldwin Arty Regt.
Patten
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Mamakating, N. y.
Date of application for pension, August 30, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Conklin, N. Y.
Age at date of application,
Born in Orange Co.,N.Y. May 8, , 1756
Remarks: He was at Dobbs Ferry time of Maj Andre Execution


Very respectfully,
James K. Shaw, Es
259 West 84" St.
Commissioner.
1904b1m
New York, N. Y.

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Sons of the the Revolution
in the State of New York
Fraunces Tavern
Corner Broad & Pearl Streets
New York City
July 25, 1923.
Pension Bureau,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please give me the Revolutionary
Service of John Conklin of Broome County, New York,
who was a physician under the act of Congress passed
June 7, 1832, who died in the town of Conklin, Broome
County, State of New York on the 23rd day of April
1846 leaving two children, Sarah Little & Joseph Conklin.
We would like this to complete the record of
one of our members and I would thank you if you will
accommodate us.
Yours very truly,
Henry Russell Droune
Secretary.

HRD.HT


[stamp] U.S. Pension OFFICE JUL 28 1923

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Pension Office
Washington D.C.

Will you kindly send me a certified copy of John Conklin's pension. He applied and received a pension in 1832 of $18.00 per month as a Sargeant in Revolution. It is necessary for me to have this in order to be a

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D.A.R. thanking you in advance for your trouble
I am yours truly  Mrs. Tha=os. Maggin M Spackman
Coatsville PA
Feb 7 1914

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Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Can you give me any information of one Nathan Michell who served in the Revolutionary War. Company commanded by Capt Bezeleal Tyler under command of Col John Baldwin.

2 One John Conklin said to be private in Lieut Luther Bandwins Reg of Artificers

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Capt Arlin Mills Co

3 one Capt Jane Drake said to have served in the Nyming Valley (PA) reg.
Would like the services of all three and where found.
Any data will be greatly appreciated.

Truly your
Fannie E. Mitchell
424 W. Sandusky
Findlay 6

[stamp] US PENSION OFFICE OCT 6 1913

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WILLIAM A. SHAW.
JAMES K. SHAW.
JAMES M. SHAW & CO.,
CHINA, GLASS, ETC.,
No. 23 DUANE STREET.
Established 1888.
Cable Address, "Shawco Newyork."
NEW YORK,

Feb. 27, 1895.
Pension Bureau,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary War History
of Joseph Thomas, who resided at the time of enlistment in the
Mamakating District, N. Y., and was a resident of Great Bend, Sus-
quehanna Co., Penn., at the time of application for pension. Also,
any information in reference to his widow.
In addition, I should be pleased if you woul d send me
the same information in reference to John Conklin, who enlisted
[handwritten note] can't identify
from the same district, but was a resident of Conklin, N. Y., at
they
the time of his application for a pension.
I desire this information for my wife, who is a descend-
ant of both John Conklin and Joseph Thomas. If there is any fee
attached to this, if you will kindly 1et me know what it is, I
shall be pleased to forward it to you at once.
Kindly send the information asked for to me at #259 West
Eighty-fourth - Street, New York, N. Y.
I remain,
Respectfully yours,
James K Shaw

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Hon. William Lochren, Com'r of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that I, WILLIAM BROWN, a resident of
the Town of Kirkwood, County of Broome and State of New York, aged
Eighty-nine years, am a grandson of the Hon. John Conklin who was
born on the 8th day of May, 1756 in Rockland County, N.Y. and died
April 23, 1846 at Conklin, Broome County, N.Y. He was a soldier
of the Revolutionary War, having enlisted while a resident of Co-
checton, N.Y. and served to the end of the war, a portion of the
time as Sargeant with Col. Baldwins Regiment of Artillery Artifi-
cers. He was granted a Pension from 1832 until his death.
I am advised that his Commission and Discharge, and possi
bly other original papers, are on file in the Department of Pen-
sions at Washington, D.C. and that same will be surrendered to his
eldest surviving lineal descendant, which position I occupy, being
the eldest surviving child of his eldest child, Jannelje (Jane), ,
who was born Feb. 22, 1782 and married David Brown my father.
I
was born June 25, 1806. Other children of the aforesaid John
Conklin (my grandfather) were Benjamin, born 1785. William, born
1787. Elizabeth, born 1789. Sally, born 1798 and Joseph, born
1801.
Such papers as may be surrendered as
a result of this statement, may be delivered to Mr. Frank J. Conk-
ling of Brooklyn, N.Y. or bearer.
 
Very respectfully,
William Brown

Witness to Signature
Margaret M Brown

The foregoing subscribed and sworn to
before me this 24 day of Sep. 1895.
Orion B Stone
Justice of the Peace
in the town of Kirkhood
County of  State of NY

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State of New York,
Broome County Clerk's Office
I, FRANK B. NEWELL, Clerk of the County of Broome, of the County Court of said County, and of the Supreme Court, being Courts of Record, having a Common Seal, do certify that
Orion B Stone
Esq.,
who hath signed his name to the foregoing affidavit, was at the time of so doing so a Justice of the Peace in and for said county and State, duly sworn and authorized the to take the same: that and all for his said official County acts
are entitled to full faith and credit : and that his signature thereunto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the Seal of the said County and Courts at the City of Binghamton, this 25th
day
of Sept 1855
M.E Woodbridge Dep. CLERK.

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Frank J Conkling, New York City
1013 Putnam Ave
Brooklyn NY
Oct 12/94

Wm Lochner
Com. of Pensions
Washington DC
Dear sir:
I would be very greatly obliged to you if you would have obtained for me some information with reference to my great grandfathers and his brother who were pensioners as a result of this service in either the Revolutionary or war of 1812, What I am not certain

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Frank J Conkling, New York City 125532

The names are John and Elias Conklin from Cochecton (or Coshecton) Sulivan Co (formerly Ulster Co til 1809) New York State. They both moved to the town of Conklin Broome Co. NY (P.O. [illegible] PA inthe year 1817, where John died in 1846. he was born May 8th 1756, I cannot fiend any positive record of this having been enlisted in the Revolutionary war, among the NY state papers. yet an old Sulivan Co History says that they both

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Frank J Conkling
New York City,

fought for independence and previously in the French and Indian war. Also that they received pensions until death, John, as a sergeant at $18.00 per month and Elias to $8.00 as private,
I would appreciate it a great favor if I could have a copy of this applications for pensions and such a record of this service as you may have.
Thanking you etc 
I am sir yours very truly
FJ Conkling