Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,530, John Watson, Penn.

SERVICE
Penn.
Watson, John Jane
NUMBER
W. 22.530
CONTENTS
2

Pen. Agt. Albany Mar 29, 1837
25
St. 809 New York John Watson
of Cayuga Co in the State of New York who was a Sergt. Co. in the Comp commanded by Captain McCallister of the Regt. commanded by Col. M. Elvins in the Penna. line for 2 months. Compen $10 6 " Quarters 20 $30
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Oct. 1833 — and Scotto & Gould Auburn
Arrears to the 4th of Oct. '33 $ 75 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 M. '34 15 $90
{ Revolutionary Claim, Recd June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. C. Steele Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 10

5709.
Albany, New York
Jane Watson
widow of John Watson
Pa who was a Private & Sergeant
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14. day of June 1844 and sent to Hon. A. Smith House of Representatives
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 1, Page 269
Rep. No. 241. Joint Reso. 23rd Jany '45. May 15. '45 Cut off under Joint Reso. of Jany 23. '45 at 60 per ann. Comm. 7th 4th March, 1836 & ending 4th June, 1839 and sent to Alfred Phelps Chardon Ohio. Rep.

N o 12.152
John Watson
Admitted Sugars 2 mo Private & do
14 th ob. 2 nd May 1833
P 369
A. Gould Auburn N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  John Watson  County of Cayuga  in the State of N.Y.  (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? 78  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776 July — 6 — Private Gen. Col. M c Alister, Capt. W. Arthur   " 77 Nov r — 2 — Serg t . Capt. W. H. H. H.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? M t Pleasant Pa.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Depositions  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Regular 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Levin Bell Examining Clerk.

Adams County ss, Personally appeared before me One of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Adams in the State of Pennsylvania John Torrence and Mary Torrence and being duly sworn according to Law Deposeth & they say that they were present at the Marriage of John Watson & Jane Torrence saw and heard them proclaimed Man and Wife by the clergyman some time in December in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety one AD 1791 and that the clergyman Rev d Alexander Dobbin was a regular Ordained Minister of the Gospel Sworn and Subscribed this 16 th day of February AD 1841 before me George Hagarman John Torrence Mary Torrence
Mountpleasant Township
I do certify that I have lived within one mile of John and Mary Torrence the subscribers to this Affidavit for the Last Fourteen Years and know them to be persons of truth and veracity and to be of sound mind and memory and as to the Township records we have none for Marriages and it is now upwards of thirty years since the Reverend Mr s Dobbin has departed this life and what has become of his Church Records we are not able to find out
George Hagarman

State of Pennsylvania Adams County ss
I James Maginly Prothonotary of the County Common Pleas of Adams County do certify that George Hagaman Esquire before whom the within Affidavit was made is and was at the time of doing the same one of our Commonwealth Justices of the peace in and for said County duly comm- issioned and sworn as such - And that the Signature purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Gettysburg the 19 th day of February A.D. 1841
James Maginly Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania Adams County S t
Come Before me the subscriber one of the justices of the peace in and for the County of Adams aforesaid General James Dobbin who being duly sworn according to law Deposeth and saith that he has in his possession the book in which his father the Reverend Alexander Dobbin recorded all The marriages made by him that he has and found the following marriage recorded in his fathers handwriting to wit John Watson & Jenny Torrens Mountpleasant Township married December twenty second 1791 And that his father was the regular pastor of a congregation for thirty five years and died in 1809
Sworn & Subscribed this 19 th day of February A.D. 1841 before me
James Dobbin
J. B. Danner
State of Pennsylvania Adams County
I Amos M ayinly Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County do certify that Joel B. Danner Esquire before whom the above affidavit was made is and was at the time of doing the same one of our Commonwealth's Justices of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn as such and that the signature purporting to be his genuine And I further certify that James Dobbin Esquire (the above deponent) is a son of the Rev. Mr. Dobbin dec d and a prac- ticing Attorney in the Courts of this County
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Gettysburg the 19 th day of February A. D. 1841.
Amos M ayinly Prothonotary

State of New York Genesee County ss
On this 21 st day, July in the
Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one personally appeared before Augustus P. Hascal Esquire Judge of Genesee County Court, Jane Watson a resident of the town of Bergen in the county and state aforesaid aged Seventy five years who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" That she is the widow of John Watson who was a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution. That he enlisted in the Infantry and served six months at one time, two months at another time during the war and at other times but the exact time of service the said Jane cannot distinctly recollect. That he resided in the town of Mount Pleasant in York County in the state of Pennsylvania during the war. That the names of the officers, & the times of service the said Jane does not recollect but refers to the proof on file in the war office of the United States, furnished by the said John Watson on his application for a pension to establish their items of evidence, and other facts which may be necessary in her case. That the said John Watson received a pension from the United States for services rendered in the revolutionary war, under the act of the 7 th June 1832. — She further declares that she was married to the said John Watson at the town of Mount Pleasant abovementioned on the twenty second day of December in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety one by a Clergyman by the name of Dobbin of the Associate reformed Church, and that John Torrence her brother and Mary Torrence her sister were present at her said

Marriage, and whose affidavits are hereto annexed to which she refers for proof of such marriage, That she has no need proof to her knowledge of such marriage, That the said Clergyman is deceased — That her said husband John Watson died at the said town of Bergen on the eleventh day of June 1839-past; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above stated — That by reason of age & bodily infirmity she is unable to appear in court —
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day & year above written before me Augustus P. Glascock a Judge of Bergen County Courts of the degree of Counsellor at Law &c —
Jane Watson
Bergen County SS
I hereby certify that the above named Jane Watson who has subscribed & sworn to the above statement is a credible person and her statement entitled to credit and that by reason of bodily infirmity she cannot appear in court —
Augustus P. Glascock Judge &c —

Pennsylvania Adams County
Before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Wilhelmus Hooghtellan, who being duly sworn doth depose and say, that in the year 1776, a company of men from York County Pennsylvania (now Adams County) volunteered to go out a tour of militia, that deponent was appointed ensign of said company, that John Watson formerly of the said County of Adams, now of Cayuga County of the State of New York was a private in said company, that said Watson marched with deponent to Philadelphia, and from thence to Amboy in New Jersey, and after having served the two months, the company joined the Flying Camp, and served in it four months, that the said John Watson served during the whole time faithfully, and was regularly discharged with the rest of the company, that Captain McArthur commanded said company and David Wilson was the lieutenant of the same.
Sworn & Subscribed August 15 th 1832, before me Sampson L. King
Wilhelmus Hooghtellan
I certify my opinion that said Wilhelmus Hooghtellan is a man of truth & veracity
Sampson L. King
Adams County ss.
I, George W. Wolf, prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, do hereby certify that Sampson L. King Esq. before whom the above affidavit was made and taken is, and was at the time of signing the same one of our Commonwealth's Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Adams, duly commissioned and sworn to act as such, and that due faith and credit is given to all his official acts and deeds. And that the signature is the proper hand writing of the said Sampson L. King Esq.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Gettysburg the 15 th day of August 1832.
G. Wolf Prothys.

John Watson &
12.152
Agent D. Gould Auburn NY

Adams County ss
The Deposition of John
McLean of Mount Pleasant Township Adams County and State of Pennsylvania taken before Wilnberkhoff Justice of the Peace in and for said County on the 28th day of August 1832  The Deponant Saith that he the Deponant being a Captain of the Militia Did on the tenth day of November 1777 March from said County with A Company of Men to join General Washington near Philadelphia and that John Watson was one of My men and was Second Sargent - and that he did serve out his time and Received his pay as a Souldier with others in 1778  Said Deponant further Saith that in the year 1776 that John Watson himself with many of his Neighbours did March the 22 nd day of July under Capt. George McCarter to Antrim in the State of New Jersey and that John Watson there at Antrim with others did enlist for the term of Six Month which was termed the flying Camp and served out his term  And further Saith not sworn and subscribed by me  John McLean
Adams County ss
Personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said John McLean and did on his Solemn Oath say that the above is true as stated sworn and subscribed this 28 th August 1832 before Wilnberkhoff Justice present Alex M. Sloan

I certify my opinion that said John McLean is a man of truth & veracity
Brinkerhoff

Adams County
I George Wells the Notary of the county of Adams do hereby certify that Henry Brinkerhoff Esq. before whom the within Deposition was made and taken is, and was at the time of doing the same one of our Commissioners of the peace in and for said county of Adams duly commissioned and sworn to act as such and that due faith and credit is given to all his official acts and deeds, and that the his signature is the proper hand writing of the said Henry Brinkerhoff Esq.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Gettysburg the 29th day of August 1832.
G. Wells Notary.

State of New York Cayuga County
3/3 On this eighteenth day of September A D 1882 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County & State now sitting John Watson a resident in Scipio in said County aged seventy six years and upwards who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That on or about the 22 d day of July 1776 then being a resident of the town of Mt. Pleasant, York County in the State of Pennsylvania he entered the service as a volunteer in the com- pany of volunteers commanded by Capt George McArthur Lieut William Guilerland & Ensign Wilhelmus Houghtellan in the Regiment command- ed by Col McAllister . that he marched with said company first to Philadelphia, & from thence to Amboy, from thence to Fort Lee where he remained until compelled to leave by the enemy, from thence to Trenton, from thence said the army crossed the Delaware River to to the west side, where he remained until after the taking of the Hessians at Trenton when he recrossed to that place and remained about one week when he was discharged having served a term of six months - that after said Regiment had served about two months it was organized into what was called a "flying camp" and continued to serve as such during a term of four months, that at the time said "flying camp" was so organized all who chose enlisted to serve in it, and he among the number. He further says that on the tenth day of November A D 1777 he

again entered said Service in the company of militia commanded by Captain John McIlvain & Ensign James Gerny in the Regiment commanded by John An- drew for a term of two months . that he marched with said company to the Schuylkill River a little above Philadelphia where he continued to serve for said term of two months. that said Regiment was stationed at that place as a guard, to keep the enemy from plundering the country. they at this time having possession of Philadelphia. that he served as Sergeant in said company during said term of two months. that he never received a written discharge from said service, and has no other proof thereof than the accompanying that whilst in said service he saw Gen Washington Gen Green. Lord Sterling, & others
He hereby relinquishes all claim to a pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state or territory Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
John X Watson his mark

We, Seth Smalley a Clergyman residing in Scipio in Cayuga County and Aaron Watson residing in the same town hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Watson who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding declaration; that we believe him to be 76 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood 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 20 day of of September A.D. 1832 before me Elias Manchester Justice of the Peace Seth Smalley Aaron Watson
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 Seth Smalley who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in Scipio and Aaron Watson who has also signed the same, is a resident in Scipio aforesaid and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. - given this 20 th Sept 1832
I, Michael S Myers Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga and State of New-York, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Watson for a pension.
I further certify that Elias Manchester before whom the above certificate was made was on the day of the date thereof a justice of the peace in and for said County - that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said justice and believe his signature to the said certificate to be genuine - In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court & County and subscribed my name the 20 th day of September A.D. 1832 M. S. Myers

December 22, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEI am
Mr. Raymond E. Van Syckle 1729 Ford Building Detroit, Michigan
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.22530 , that John Watson while residing in Mount Pleasant, York (later Adams) County, Pennsylvania, volunteered July 22, 1776, and served as a private in Captain George McArthur's Company, Colonel McAllister's Pennsylvania Regiment of the Flying Camp, length of service six months.
He enlisted November 10, 1777, and served two months as second sergeant in Captain John McIlvain's Company, Colonel John Andrew's Pennsylvania Regiment. His widow stated that he also served on other tours, but gave no details of these services.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 18, 1832, at which time he was aged seventy-six years and resided in Scipio, Cayuga County, New York.
He died June 11, 1839, in Bergen, New York.
The soldier married December 22, 1791, at Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, Jane or Jenny Terrence.
She was allowed pension on her application executed July 21, 1841, at which time she was aged seventy-five years and resided in Bergen, Genesee County, New York. In 1845, she was residing in Geauga County, Ohio.
Son Aaron Watson is referred to.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
her brother John Terrence & sister Mary Terrence testified in 1841

X No 7954.
Jane Watson
N.Y.
act 7 July 38.
m 91. d 39.
adm
9 mo pri 2 mo vest
30 from 11 June
39 the day of her husband's death -
Hon. Albert Smith A. P. Marshall H.R.
L. Ray
N.Y.

State of New York General County
Ss. Aaron Watson of the town of Bergen in said county, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says, that he is acquainted with Jane Watson who has applied for a pension and whose statement is hereto annexed, that she is now the widow of John Watson who was a pensioner of the United States, under the act of 7 June 1832, That this deponent was acquainted with the said John and Jane for forty years last past, and knows that they always cohabited together as husband & wife and that the said John died at the town of Bergen aforesaid on the 11 th day of June 1839, part and the said Jane has remained unmarried since that time.
Aaron Watson
Subscribed and sworn to this, 21 st day of July
1840 before me
Augustus P. Hascall a Judge of General County Courts
General County ss.
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Aaron Watson, that he is a credible person and his statement is entitled to credit.
Augustus P. Hascall a Judge &c.

State of New York Greene County -
I, Horace M. Soper Clerk of said county do certify that Augustus P. Hascall was a Judge of the County Courts of said County at the time of taking the within affidavit and that the signatures to the foregoing certificates are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 23 d July 1841
H. M. Soper, Clerk

June 11 '44
6120 1843
Boy Mar 3 rd 1843 Jane Watson
$30 per share
E Brown Esq Esquire of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Hon A Smith W.R.
A. Smith W.R.

John Watson pri 30 th Albany act 7. June 32 last paid? 11 Sept. '41
GMC
p et . 4 th March 1839 JH

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
P. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.R.C.
Washington, D. C., March 30, 1895.
Madam:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- John Watson --- 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 ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1776 6 mos. Pvt. George McArthur McAllister Pa.   Nov. 1777 2 mos. Sgt. John McIlwain John Andrew Pa.  
Battles engaged in, None. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Date of application for pension, September 13, 1832. Residence at date of application, Scipio, N. Y. Age at date of application, Seventy-six years.
Remarks: He married Jane Torrence, Dec. 22, 1791, and died June 11, 1839, at Bergen, N. Y. His widow was also a pensioner.
Very respectfully, Mrs. Jennie W. Wilder,
57 Academy St.,
Commissioner.
1004blm
Janeville, Wis.

On Mar 31 1845
Jane Watson
Re Ja 25 1845.
5709.
Rev. J. L. Between
Com. of Friends
Washington City
per

Jane Watson
under joint resolution of 23 d Jan'y. 1845, and act July-7-1838 —
Adm'd. of $30 per ann: from 4 March, 1836, to " June, 1839
Alfred Phelps, Esq., Chardon, Ohio.

Chardon, Geauga Co. Ohio. March 25. 1845
To Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
Sir,
On the opposite half of this sheet is the declaration of Jane Watson, for a pension from 4 th March 1836, to 11 th June 1839 - under the resolution of Jan'y 23. 1845 - Please forward returns addressed to me at this place
Alfred Phelps
March 25. 1845

8378.
New York
Jane Watson
widow of John Watson
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 11th June 1839 of Coossee in the State of N. York who was a Pri & Sergt in the Company commanded by Captain McAllister of the Regt commanded by Col. Hiram in the Penn. line for 6 mos. Privates 24 Sergt
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 30 Dollars. Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March 1836. 11th June 1839.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of May, 1844 and sent to the Hon. A. Smith, W. of R.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Wm. Thompson Clerk, Book D Vol. 1. Page 189.
No. 241
Reported
May 15. 1845 Cert e iss d under Some Reso: of Pary 23. 45 at $30 per Ann. Com. 4th March 1836 & ending 11th June 1839 and sent to Alfred Phelps Rep d Chardon, Ohio.

7954
NY.
let to A. P. Hascall for 14.00 " " same for 14.00 (1841) Rejected
Lotner Smith, April 23/44
act 7. July 38-

State of New York
Genesee County Ss. On this fourth day of June eighteen hundred and forty four personally appeared before me the Sub-Scriver a judge of Genesee County Court, Jane Watson a resident of the town of Bergen in the said county of Genesee aged Seventy eight years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War -
That she is the widow of John Watson who was a private and Sergeant in a volunteer company called the Flying Camp raised in York County (now Adams County) in the state of Pennsylvania. That it was a company of Infantry. That he also served several months in the Militia during the revolutionary War, for the particular of which she refers to the paper of her late husband filed in the War Office of the United States on his application for a pension for revolutionary services. That she is a pensioner of the United States under the act of July 7. 1838. That she has a pension certificate under the last mentioned act bearing date the 13 th day of May 1844 certifying that she is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty dollars per annum commencing on the 11 th June 1839 and terminating on the 4 th March 1841
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Scriver the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied - Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Jane Watson
Augustus P. Hascale
a judge of Genesee County Courts & Counsel in the Supreme Court of the state of New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Genesee County Clerk's Office,
I certify that Augustus P. Hascall before whom the annexed instrument in Writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a Judge of Genesee County Courts in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; And that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate is genuine, and that the annexed deed is executed according to the laws of this State.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Batavia, in said County, this 14th day of June 1844
M. G. Soper Clerk.
1020

Auburn NY Aug 26 1888
Sir
Enclosed I return the papers in the case of John Watson with the objection answered Will you please issue his certificate and send it to me
Very Respectfully your obt servt J G Gould
Hon J S Edwards

May 20 '45
fru
Hon. J. S. Edwards Com. of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Jane Watson Ohio
5709 43

Hon J. S. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
Chardon May 13 th 1845 Geauga County, Ohio -
Sir,
About the 20 th of March last I made out & forw d to the pension Office, the declaration of Jane Watson widow of John Watson, for a pension from the 4 th March 1836 to the time of the death of her husband, (not embraced in her former certificate) under the resolution of Jan'y 23. 1845 - From the length of time which has elapsed, I am apprehensive the same may have miscarried - Please inform me whether the same has been received, and, if so, what the decision of the Department is -
Respectfully Yours &c
Alfred Phelps

Feb. 16, 1845.
Re. case of
Jane Watson,
vs. Nelson.
Jane Watson Ohio vol 43
W. Edwards, Counsel of Plaintiff. Washington City
FREE
from Under 40 cts

Ohio Chardon, Feb. 20 th 1845
Hon J. S. Edwards. Com. of Pensions
Sir,
Jane Watson, widow of John Watson, a Revolutionary Pensioner, obtained on the 13 th of May 1844, a pension certificate for 5 years pension under the act of July 7 th 1838 - to commence on the 11 th June 1839 (the day of her husband's decease). & terminate on the 4 th March 1841 - She has also obtained an other certificate under the Act 3 rd March 1843 - for 1 years pension - but she has not drawn anything on either - Under the proviso of the Act of April 1844, she would not have been entitled to draw back of June 11 th 1839, her husband having then been living & a pensioner, But as she had her papers in the hands of the Com. of Pensions, & her certificate actually made out before the Act of Ap l - 1844, she is clearly entitled to a pension from March 4 th 1836. until June 11 1839 - not embraced in her present certificate, by virtue of the Resolution of Congress. passed 30 th December last - She now resides in this County, and wishes to enquire, through me, what the rules of the Department require her to do to be placed on the rolls of pensions, so as to draw the pension from - March 4 th 1836. to June 11 th 1839 -
Respectfully Yours &c Alfred Phelps

Dec 14. 1824
Deborah Weston
Mrs. Anne Watson
Mr. John James L. Edwards Room 9 Penniens
Washington City
Dear

Pension Office September 14, 1841
Sir,
In the case of Mrs Jane Watson, it will be necessary for the Surrogate or some court of record to certify the day of her late husband's death, before a certificate of pension can be issued from this Office to her.
I am very respectfully Your Obed. Servt, J L Edwards
W. F. Hascall Esqr Lt. Roy New York.

State of New York Genesee county
Surrogates court } ss. I Timothy Fitch Surrogate of the said county of Genesee do certify that it has been duly proved before me that John Watson late of the town of Bergen in the said county of Genesee died on the Eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty nine and further that the said John Watson at the time of his death was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Batavia in said county this eighth day of December A.D. 1841
T. Fitch Surrogate of said county of Genesee

Dear Sir. I have supplied the additional proof required on application of Sam Watson on pension & send herewith - Please send Certificate at your earliest convenience
Yours Respectfully A. H. Hascall
Le Roy N.Y. June 8 1841
Wm J L Edwards Comm of Pension

no 7954. July 28 1841.
New-York
July 7 1838
Jane Walton
Pension Papers.
32
Free
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Com. of Pensions
Washington City

Le Ray N.Y. July 24, 1841
Dear Sir,
I enclose papers on application of Mrs Jane Watson for a pension under the Act July 7, 1838, granting half pay & Pensions to certain widows.
Yours truly A. P. Hascall
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. de.

Washington June 10. '44
Sir, I enclose herewith the endorsement of Mrs. Jane Watson for her certificate under act of 1843 - which please send me as a oblige yours affec. Sir. Albert Smith
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions

Washington April 22. 1844
Sir. I send you a letter of Aaron Watson in relation to a pension of his mother who is the widow of John Watson. I regret he does not give his mother's first name, but I presume you can find the papers. I suppose under the law as it now stands & is construed by the department that this woman is entitled to a Pension.
Please let me know from you soon & return the enclosed with your answer.
I have the honor to be your obedt Servt
Albert Smith
Hon.
J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions

No 12152 John Watson
14
A. Gould Auburn      Ky

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Watson which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No - they are not Certified Credible
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? doubtful
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
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 narrow 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 to the certificate.
¶"> ¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers. 

Rev 22-530
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22530
Jane Watson Widow of John Watson Sergt Rev War
Act March 30/48
Index: Vol. 16 , Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Wed. 30 th April. Hist. to Mrs. Jeanne H. Wilder, 576 Reading Av. Anville, Pa. M.E.
June 10. 1897 - History to Mr. Lucius H. Fuller Putnam, Conn.
Jany. 11 '99. Mrs. E. W. Northrop, N.Y. City.
1930 - Dec 22 - Hist. to Raymond E. Van Ryckle. Jo Jas. B Crawford - EEd

57 Academy St. Janesville Wis. Mar. 2 nd 1895
Commissioner of Pension Dear Sir,
I am trying to learn some facts regarding my grandfather, John Watson, which shall prove my eligibility to enter the organization known as the "Daughters of the American Revolution." To this end, I send you a copy of an affidavit by my grandmother, which may enable you to trace the following facts: - The time + place of his enlistment and discharge - The regiment and company, and any other facts that his pension paper may show, that will prove to the Daughters of the Am. Rev. that I am entitled to

membership. 2.
I will add this item written by my father, the son of John Watson.
"In 1776, he volunteered in defense of his country, and served six months as a Sergeant, in what was called "The Flying Camp."
He was out again in 1777, a substitute for his brother."
Adams Co. His home was in Mt. Pleasant Penn. and his enlistment was probably from that place. The enlistment papers may show the name of York County, from which Adams Co. was set off later.
My Grand Mother after her hus- -band's death lived in Fergus New York, and Parkman Ohio, where this affidavit was made out.
Any information which you

give me, which will lead me to the proofs desired, will be grate- fully received.
Yours truly, Mrs. Jennie Watson Wilder.
57 Academy St. Janesville Wisconsin.

Copy of Affidavit.
United States of America
State of Ohio } ss.
Geauga County
Be it known that before me, Joseph Doolittle, a justice of the peace in and for the counties aforesaid person- ally appeared Jane Watson and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person, who drew a pension under the act of the third of March, 1843, on account of the revolutionary service of her husband, the late John Watson, a Private and Sergeant, at the rate of Thirty Dollars per annum; that she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the Act of Congress passed on the 17 th of June, 1844, entitled "an act to continue the pension of certain widows, that she has not intermarried, but continues to be a widow; that she now resides in Parkman, in the county of Geauga, and State of Ohio, and has

resided there for 2. the space of six months last past, and that previous thereto she resided in the County of Genesee, and State of New York.
(signed) Jane Watson
Sworn to and subscribed this 25 th day of March. 1845.
In presence of Joseph Doolittle Ann Webster
Before me - Joseph Doolittle Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me and she is the same individual who drew a pen- sion as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
(signed) Joseph Doolittle Justice of the Peace.

Know all men by these presents, that I, Jane Watson, of Parkman, in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint _____ in the county of _____ and state of _____ my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying pensions in Albany, State of New York, my pension from the 4th day of March, 1844 to the 4th day of March, 1845. Witness my hand and seal, this 25th day of March 1845.
Jane Watson seal
Sealed and delivered in presence of Joseph Doolittle Ann Webster.
and then follows certificate of acknowledgment of the above as her free act and deed - v. c. v. c.

Putnam, Conn. May 22, 1897.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, D. C.
Will you please send me an account of the services of John Watson a Private and Sergeant in the Revolutionary War. I enclose copy of his widow's pension papers for your assistance. Please return same when you finished with them,
Very respectfully,

DETROIT CHAPTER SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PRESIDENT DR. HOWARD L. JONES
VICE-PRESIDENTS WALLACE C. HALL LLOYD DE WITT SMITH
SECRETARY RAYMOND E. VAN SYCKLE
CHAPLAIN REV. M. LUTHER CANUP
HISTORIAN ARTHUR E. GORDON
TREASURER FRANK G. SMITH
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1729 FORD BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Nov. 21, 1930
Commissioner of Pensions: Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
Please advise family data and revolutionary service of JOHN WATSON, bn Mt. Pleasant, Pa Oct 15, 1755 d. Bergen, Genesee Co. N.Y. June 11, 1839, said to have served from Rhode Island (?)
Yours respectfully
Raymond E. Van Sycle Secretary
In behalf of applicant James B. Crawford

John D.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary war and the war of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary war may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C. Dec 3 1898
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
Madam:-
In reply to your communication of a recent date, you are informed that the courtesy of furnishing information relative to Revolutionary war soldiers, on account of whose service pensions were granted, is extended by this Bureau only to their descendants, and to them only when it is desired for historical or genealogical purposes.
In view of the large number of such inquiries now being made, and of the length of time required to make a proper search of the records in each case, information will not be given to any applicant concerning more than two soldiers.
In order that the claim of the soldier concerning whom you desire information may be identified, it is requested that you furnish as much as possible of the data called for below.
Will you kindly send me a copy of pension papers issued to soldier named below, who was my great-grandfather, & which information I desire for genealogical purposes.
Mrs Evaline W Northrop 39 East 50th St NY City
Very respectfully, John D. Lord Commissioner.
Full name of soldier, John Watson Place of residence before service, Mt. Pleasant (near Gettysburg) Pa. (Town, county, and State.) Place of residence after service, Bergen, Herk County, N.Y. (Town, county, and State.) Approximate date of death, June 11, 1839 Given name of widow, Jemima (or Sarah) Lawrence Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? Both. Additional information, His application for pension was dated Sept. 15, 1832. His widow was a pensioner after his death.
Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State.
Signature, (Mrs.) Evaline Watson Northrop (Mrs or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs) 39 East 50th St. New York, N.Y.

L. W. B. W. 22530.
January 11, 1899.
Madam:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that John Watson made an application for pension on September 18, 1832, at which time he was 76 years of age and residing at Scipio, N. Y., and his pension was allowed for eight months' actual service as a private and sergeant in the Penna. troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Mt. Pleasant, Penna., and served under Capt. McArthur and Col. McAllister.
His widow, Jane, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Evaline W. Northrop,
39 East 50th Street,
New York City, N. Y.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 22530.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
June 10, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning John Watson, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on September 13, 1832, at which time he was 76 years of age and residing at Scipio, N. Y., and his pension was allowed for eight months' actual service as a private and sergeant in the Penna. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. McArthur and Col. McAllister. He enlisted at Mt. Pleasant, Penna.
His widow, Jane, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mr. Lucius H. Fuller,
Putnam, Conn.