Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18391, Nathan Whipple, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York
Whipple, Nathan Mary
N. 18391
CONTENTS

4522
Vermont.
Nathan Whipple. Van Cortlandt's Regt. 4 Private New York Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Enscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of Nov r 1818. and sent Hon. C. C. Merrill. House of Representatives.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 5 mo 1/2 = 110.25 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th March 1819 = 48.00
Continued $ 88.25
1750 - 3 Years { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 19th March, 1819. }
The certificate sent off before it was recorded
Personal, Bennington, C o

Notification sent July 26 th 1820 to A. C. Merrill, Bennington, Vermont.

Nathan Whipple
Petition
Correct
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I Nathan Whipple of Pownal in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont - testify and say that in the month of January A D 1780 I passed muster at Griskill by Capt Dubois; in March I joined Capt Samuel Pells Company 2 nd New York Regiment commanded by Philip Van Cortland. I enlisted to serve during the war. Served my term out and was honorably discharged at Snake Hill in June A D 1783. by Genl Washington - I have lost my discharge.
I marched from the plank point, to Virginia. I am one of those that stormed the right redoubt. at York Town when Cornwallis was taken - and was wounded in my left arm with a bayonet -
I am fifty eight years of age - and am poor - and necessitous, and in need of assistance from my country for support - - -
Nathan Whipple
State of Vermont Bennington County - Bennington April 4 th 1818
Personally appeared Nathan Whipple & made oath that the above statement of facts by him subscribed are just & true - -
Before me - John H. Chittenden - Judge of C Court -

I David Robinson Jur. of Bennington testify and say that I am well acquainted with Nathan Whipple of Pownal - I know that he is a man in very indigent circumstances - I have assisted him to obtain the benefit of the insolvency law - I presume he is not worth a cent in the world -
David Robinson Jur.
Sworn before me John H. Olin J te Judge of C t Court
I Charles Cushman of Bennington testify and say that I am acquainted with Nathan Whipple of Pownal - and know that he is a man in indigent circumstances - I also testify and say that I consider him a man of truth and veracity -
Charles Cushman
Sworn before me John H. Olin J te Judge of C t Court

To The Hon ble John C. Calhoun Secretary of War -
On the 4 th Day of April 1818 before me the Subscriber, one of the Judges of the County Court within and for the County of Bennington of State of Vermont, Personally appeared Nathan Whipple Resident of Pound aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, on his oath, did make the foregoing declaration, in his affidavit by him subscribed, to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" Therefore I John H. Olin, one of the judges of the County Court as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Nathan Whipple did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the proceeding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit, the proceedings and testimony taken and had, before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress, Bennington April 4 th 1818 -
John H. Olin H ts Judge of C. Court

I John H Olin, hereby further certify, that I am satisfied, that the within named Nathan Whipple, by reason of his reduced circumstances is in need of assistance from his country for support.
John H. Olin Jt Judge Co. Court

Nathan Whipple
Declaration
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Journal
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Nov 1816
Mar 1819
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DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
ON this 22 d day of June 18 20 personally appeared in open court, being a county court and court of record, which has power to fine and imprison, and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont, creating said court, within and for the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, Nathan Whipple aged 65 years, resident in Pownal in said county of Bennington who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the _____ company, commanded by Capt Pell in the 2 d regiment, commanded by Colo Philip Van Courtland of the New York line, I enlisted for during the war and served five years and was honorably discharged by Gen George Washington
as will appear by my original declaration on file in the War office, dated the 4 th day of April 18 18 on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate bearing the number _____
AND I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the 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 thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person 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 schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, to wit:
Crockery, Iron ware, 2 spinning wheels and reel, 5 chairs, 1 chest, 1 looking glass, 1 hog, 1 table. I am indebted to sundry persons to the amount of 100. I am by occupation a day labourer by reason of age infirmity or breach am unable to perform much labour - my wife Mary aged 57 years is not able to labour much and can earn little or nothing - I have one son named Daniel aged 8 years who resides with me - he is a weakly child - I am unable to support myself and family without private or public aid Nathan his Whipple Mark
Sworn to and declared at Bemington in the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, on the 22 d day of June 18 20
Isaac Pratt Clerk
I, Isaac Pratt clerk of Bennington County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration, Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is 10 dollars and 25 cents . Upon full proof it is the opinion of the court that all the property of the said Nathan Whipple is not sufficient to pay his just debts
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 27 th day of July 18 20
Isaac Pratt Clerk of the Court for the county of Bennington
10.25 property 100. - debts 89.75 Ballagthin -

5485 New York Albany Mary Whipple widow of William
Q.R. T.M. Oct 11 Oct 11
who served in the Revolutionary N.Y. war, as a private November 1850 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of October 1850 and sent to
H. Robinson Esq. Greenwich New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 242 Vol. 4.

1380 2901 Mary Whipple's
Declaration at New York city at 7 July
Vide. Bible for proof of marriage
m 87. d. 32 -
adm d 2 years pri 80 $
No deduction
Hon
H. Hall Ho. Rep.

State of Vermont Bennington County
On this 5 th day of September 1838 personally appeared before the Probate Court for the district of Bennington in the County aforesaid Mary Whipple aged seventy three 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 Nathan Whipple late of Bennington in the said County of Bennington who was a soldier in the army of the revolution, & served as she has always been informed & believed for the term of five years in Col. McCon- lands Regiment of the New York line, as a Private, & for which service he was a pensioner under the act of March 1818
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathan Whipple in the month of September in the year One thousand seven hundred & eighty seven, that her husband the aforesaid Nathan Whipple died at Bennington aforesaid on the 7 th day of January 1832; 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 & ninety four, viz, at the time above stated
She further says she was married to the said Nathan Whipple by the

at Peterboro in the state of New York by the Rev. Mr. Brattle then residing at Hosac a town adjoining said Peterboro that the said Brattle has been dead many years. & that none of his descend- ants or family are now living in that vicinity as she is informed & believes & that she knows not when to look for them, & does not know whether the said Brattle made or kept any record of her said marriage, nor does she believe there was any record made of said marriage in any town clerks or other public office — nor does she believe there is now any official record of her marriage in existence —
She further says that there was a family record kept in a New Testament in which were entered from time to time the dates of the births of her chil- dren, & that on procuring a new bible in the year 1817, the record was copied into that bible, on the back of the title page of the New Testament — That she does not think the date of her marriage was entered in the said original record, but that the record of her marriage in said bible is a true copy from the original That the said testament was worn out & destroyed many years ago —
She further says that the record now in the said bible is a true record, & that she knows & well remembers that she had been married one year & from September to January at the time of the birth of her oldest child

Nathan Whipple who was born the 11 th January 1789 — and she does not know or believe there is any family or other record of her said marriage in existence, & that the aforesaid record in the said bible is the only family record of which she has any knowledge — in presence her Mary W Whipple Mark Atenas Matteson Sworn & Subscribed on the day & year above written Before — Atenas Matteson Judge.
I William Haswell Register of the Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Binghamton do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mary Whipple for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 5 th day of September A.D. 1838
Wm Haswell

I John G Whipple of the city of New York, aged thirty eight years son of Nathan Whipple late of Burytown deceased testify & say that I remember there was an ancient family record of the births of the children of my fathers family in a Testament, & that within a few months after obtaining a new bible said record was copied therein on the back of the title page of the new testament, which said copy of record in the bible is now before me. The bible was presented to my mother on the 9 th of Sept. 1817 as appears by an entry therein — I am confident the record was truly copied into the bible and that it was copied as early as the year 1818 — The said bible I have delivered to Hildreth Hall to be transmitted to the Pension office as evidence in the application of my mother for a pension —
I was residing in the city of New York at the time of my fathers death, which took place in January, I think in 1832 — The old testament containing the record aforesaid has been worn out & destroyed many years —
My mother Mary Whipple has never been married since the death of the said Nathan Whipple, but still remains his widow — John G Whipple

John G. Whipple's Affidavits

State of Vermont Bennington County ss. — Bennington Sept 5 1838
Then the foregoing affidavit was sworn to in due form of Law, by the within named John G. Whipple, whom I certify to be a credible witness, before me
Joel Vinton Justice of Peace
I certify that Joel Vinton whose official signature appears above is a justice of peace within the county of Bennington Hobart Hall Mt.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
July 8, 1925
Mrs. F. C. Struckmeyer 768 E. Portland St Phoenix, Ariz.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 18391, it appears that Nathan Whipple enlisted in January 1780 and was a private in Captain Samuel Pell's Company, Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's Second New York Regiment, he was wounded by a bayonet in the left arm at the battle of Yorktown and was discharged in June 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 4, 1818, while a resident of Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont, aged about fifty-eight years.
He died January 7, 1832, at Bennington  at Bennington , Vermont.
Soldier married in September 1787 at Petersburg, New York, Mary Hill (they were both then of said Petersburg), She was born in March 1765 and was allowed

pension on her application executed September 5, 1838, while living in Bennington County, Vermont.
In 1843, she was living in Charlton, Saratoga County, New York.
Their oldest child, Nathan was born January 11, 1789. In 1820, son Daniel was eight years old and in 1838, son John G. was thirty-eight years old and a resident of New York City. Other children are referred to, but no names are stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

MRS. F. C. STRUCKMEYER 768 EAST PORTLAND STREET PHOENIX, ARIZ.
May 4, 1925.
Director of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Can you give me any information in regard to Daniel Whipple, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who lived in Marcellus, Onondago, New York, in 1800? I wish to know all about his family, and about himself also.
Also, one Nathan Whipple, about whom I have the following articles. I take it that these two are the same man, although they may not be.
Whipple - Nathan, of Stillwater, before late private of Capt. Pille's Co., Vans

Schaick's Regt., illiterate, transfers for £10 to Daniel Weaver of Palatine, Oct. 18, 1789.
Whipple, Nathan, of Petersburg, late private in Pell's Co., Van Cortland's Regt., illiterate, transfers to John Woodworth, of Troy, lot 21 - Camillus, Date, Jan. 13, 1796.
The above are in the records of Onondaga County, New York.
Also of one Edward more Walker, in Fowler's Co., 2nd Regt., He also transfers land in Onondaga Co. in 1790.
This is the reason that I wish to know. One Phineas Walker married Mercy Whipple, whose mother's name was also Mercy, but her father's name I cannot find out. But they went from

Onondago Co. to Michigan. My grandfather, their son, was born in Otisco, Onondago Co. I wish to join the D.A.R.
Very truly, Inez W. Stuckmeyer.

MRS. F. C. STRUCKMEYER 788 EAST PORTLAND STREET PHOENIX, ARIZ.
July 17, 1927.
Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Rev. and 1812 War Section. Rev. War Pen. claim W 18391.
Dear Sir:
In a letter from you dated July 8 m 1925, you say:
"Soldier married in September 1787 at Petersburg, New York, Mary Hill. She was born in March 1765 -----
In 1843, she was living in Charlton, Saratoga County, New York."
Is there any record of her having been in Michigan after that? Or of where and when she died?
Very truly,
Fred W. Struckmeyer

Col J L Edwards,
Sir,
Mary Whipple lately of Bennington County Vt, when her declara- tion was made, has gone to reside in the city of New York, with her son & desires that her Certificate may order her pension paid in that city respectfully yours Th H Hall, for Mrs Wh.
Dec 10. 1838

Free - H. E. Erelly, M.C. 3852 My Dear friend L. Edwards Com. Pease Washington. Jan 26/93 E. H. G. G. G. Col. H. H. H.

3883
New York Albany Mary Whipple widow of William Whipple who was a private in the Revolution
Paid from $80 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Oct r 1830 and sent to
H. Robinson Esq Greenwich New York
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 90

Albany N. York 3883
Mary Whipple widow of Nathan Whipple who was a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Eighty Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the fifteenth day of December and sent to Mary Whipple Charlton Saratoga Co. N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1 Page 118

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3889
Mr Cole
NY
Paid 10
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm of Pensions Washington D. C.

New York - 1380
Letter to Mary Whipple, 1 Sept. 1843
Mary Whipple widow of Nathan Whipple, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar. 1818 and who died on the 7 th of January, 1832 of Bennington in the State of Vermont who was a private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Cortlandt in the N. York line for 2 years private.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York City at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1832
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of December, 1838 and sent to Hon. H. Hall, N.R. (vide letter within)
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 = $200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending _____ 40.00
$240.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliott Clerk, Book X, Vol. 2, Page 109.

1380
New York City Mary Whipple
Widow of William Whipple who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 7 th Jan'y 1832 of Bennington in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain  of the Reg't commanded by Col. Cortland in the N. York line for
Inscribed on the Roll of New York City at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Issued from 1880
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Oct r 1850 and sent to
H. Robinson Greenwich Total amount, $ N.Y.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by  Clerk, Book  Vol.  Page 339

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. Mary, Wid. of Nathan Whipple, W. 18391 WCS
March 9, 1928.
Mrs. F. C. Struckmeyer, 768 East Portland Street, Phoenix, Arizona.
Madam:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau show that Mary Whipple, widow of Nathan Whipple, was living in Charlton, Saratoga County, New York, in 1850. She died June 22, 1852, but the place of her death is not on record. There is no reference to her having been a resident of Michigan.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person to whom it was paid you should apply to Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C., citing all of following data:
Mary, widow of Nathan Whipple, Certificate 3465, issued October 5, 1850, rate $96 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, New York Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
No. 18391
Mary Whipple Widow of Nathaniel Whipple Pris. New Mar.
Act: Feb 29 48
Index:—Vol. M Page 332
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1892 July 28 Wish to see John Ducker City
1925 July 8 High leaves Mrs. F. C. Strickmeyer
1928 Mar. 9. Mrs. F. C. Strickmeyer adv. as to date of death etc. W.C.

James L. Edwards Esq.
Commis'r of Pensions
Home Dept
Washington
D.C.
W. Boston Massachusetts Oct 1844

Albany Pension Agency October 9 th 1850.
James L. Edwards Esq. m.p., Commis r . of Pensions,
Sir,
By your letter of the 5 th inst. I am instructed to pay Mary Whipple, Widow of Nathan, at the rate of $96 per ann: acted under Act 7 July 1838, deducting former payments at $80 per ann: - Also under acts of 1843-44 & 2 Feb y '48, at same rate, making deductions of former payments at $80 -
We find her name on our Books under the last mentioned acts, but not under Act of 1838. We shall therefore inscribe to pay her at $96 per ann: under that act, without deduction , unless otherwise instructed by you.
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully
Yr. obed. Servt.
Morris W. O'Callaghan
Pension Agent.

34 657 } M 48 13 92 }

Greenwich, Wash n Co. N.Y. Sept 24 th 1850.
Sir. 60 Enclosed I transmit papers in support of the claims of David Matthews, Mary Whipple, and Anna Reynolds of New York, for increase of pensions in each case - which I ask your early attention, and report to me, at this place. -
I am Very Respectfully Your Ob dt Serv t Henry Robinson
Hon Jas. T. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

Hon. J. L. Edwards, Ann. Pensions.

Washington, Jan. 25, 47.
Dear Sir:
Here is another of them, I have stopped Mr  Moore's  apologies .
Yours,
Horace Everle.
Hon. James L. Edwards,
Cam. Plains,

Payment to be made at Albany by Thos M. Alcott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 241 Vol. 21
Geo. L. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Mary Whipple widow of Nathan Whipple who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 27th day of January one thousand eight hundred and Forty nine ,
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. G. Burd Commissioner of Pensions.

In at Dec 8
Col J. L. Edmunds Court of Pensions
Ann Hall H.R.

Ho. Reps. Dec 6. 1838
Sir,
May I be allowed to ask your attention to the application for a Pension of ( Mary Melius) Whipple, transmitted by me from Bennington some weeks since,
very respectfully Yr Obt Servt N. Hall
Col J. L. Edwards

Stephen Reynolds Affidavit

State of New York Rensselaer County ss
Stephen Reynolds of the town of Pittsfield
County of Rensselaer being by me duly sworn Deposes and says that he was well acquainted with Nathan Whipple and Mary Whipple his wife and that her name was Mary Hill before her marriage and that they both resided in the said town of Pittsfield and that they were married more than fifty years ago according to the best recollection of this deponent and that this deponent is fifty two years of age and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed this fifth day of September
1838
Stephen Reynolds Jr Commissioner of Deeds Pittsfield Rensselaer Co
Stephen Reynolds
I Certify that Stephen Reynolds is a man of truth and veracity, Stephen Reynolds Jr
I certify that Stephen Reynolds Jr whose official signature appears above is an attorny Commissioner of Deeds
Heiland Hall MB

Isabelle Bonnier
affr.

State of New York Rensselaer County, ss I, a col. Borne of the town of Hoosick and County of Rensselaer being by me duly sworn I depose and say that he ever well acquainted with Nathan Whipple and Mary Whipple his wife and that they resided in the town of Petersburg in the County of Rensselaer before and after they were married and that they were married more than fifty years ago according to the best recollection of this deponent and that this deponent is now seventy five years of age and further this deponent saith not Sworn and subscribed Jacob his Borne this fifth day of September
1838 Stephen Reynolds from Commission of Deeds Petersburg Rensselaer Co
I Certify that Jacob Borne is a man of truth and veracity. Stephen Reynolds from
I certify that Stephen Reynolds whose offi- cial signature appears above is an acting Commissioner of Deeds
Herland Hall M.L.

State of New York } County of Saratoga } ss.
On this 22 nd day of September 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the said county, Mary Whipple a resident of Charlton in the county of Saratoga aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war - That she is the widow of Nathan Whipple who was a private in the New York line, and that she received the sum of Eighty Dollars per annum under the act of Congress of 17 th June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day Mary Mrs. D. Whipple and year above written before me } mark
Henry J. Hawley justice
State of New York } County of Saratoga } ss.
I Henry J. Hawley a magistrate in and for the county above named do hereby certify that Mary Whipple the above named declarant is personally known to me given under my hand at Charlton in said county this 22 nd day of September 1848
Henry J. Hawley justice of the peace

The commissioner of Pensions will please forward the certificate to the address of Mrs Mary Whipple Charlton Saratoga Co. N. York and oblige his favored
Mary Whipple By Henry D. Hawley
Will the Commissioner of Pensions forward the form of Declaration by which widows of Revolutionary pensioners may avail themselves of the privileges of the act of July 29, 1848 to the address of Henry D. Hawley Charlton Sara Co. N. Y. and oblige his humble servant Henry D. Hawley

State of New York, } ss. Saratoga County Clerk's Office. }
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA, do hereby certify, That
Henry J. Howling whose name is subscribed to the annexed INSTRUMENT, is or Affidavit is a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga, dwelling in said county; duly qualified. And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the state of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 23 rd day of September in the year 1848.
James W. Horton
CLERK.

Mary Whipple Application for Increase of Pension.
See No 796 per annum deducting former pay's at $80 per annum, (116) 38 434.44 48
H. Robinson Greenwich N.Y.

State of New York County of Washington On this Twentieth day of September 1850. Personally appeared before me the Subscribing Authority a Justice of the peace in and for said County, Mary Whipple of Charlton — and made Solemn Oath in due form of Law, that she is the identical widow of Nathan Whipple deceased who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, and a pensioner of the United States; That she is now drawing a pension at the rate of eighty dollars per annum; and that she believes herself entitled to an increase of pension, and asks for whatever may be due her under any of the acts or Res- olutions of Congress which are applicable to her case — I further request, that my certificate of pension, may be sent to Henry Robinson Esq. my Agent or Attorney, at Greenwich Washington County N. Y. — Sworn and subscribed this 30 th day of September 1850. before me. her mark — N. H. Brown Justice of the Peace Witness N. H. Brown
I certify that the above named declarant is well known to me, and that she is a Respectable & Credible person — N. H. Brown Justice of the Peace

State of New York, Saratoga County Clerk's Office.
} ss.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA, do hereby certify, That W. H. Brown whose name is subscribed to the annexed INSTRUMENT, is a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga, dwelling in said county; duly qualified. And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the state of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 20 day of September in the year 1858. James W. Horton CLERK.

Reprinted Jany 27/49
8465.
New York Albany Mary Whipple widow of Nathan Whipple who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. day of Jany 1849 and sent to
Wm H. Greeley W.H.R.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 241 Vol. 4.

Jack Volunin's
Affidavit

I Joel Volentine of Bennington in the county of Bennington & State of Vermont of lawful age testify & say that I was acquainted with Nathan Whipple & his wife now the widow Mary Whipple, & that at the time of his death he was residing in a house rented of me. He died in the winter of 1832 at Bennington. By reference to my book I find the rent was settled by his son on the 14 th of Feby 1832, which was after his death, probably a few weeks — I have never heard of the said Mary Whipple being married since the death of her said husband, & have no doubt but that she still remains his widow —
Joel Volentine
State of Vermont } Bennington County } Bennington September 5, 1838
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to in due form of law by the said Joel Volentine, whom I certify to be a credible witness, before me
M c S. Southworth Justice of Peace
I certify that Mrs. S. Southworth whose official signature appears above is an acting Justice of the peace for the county of Bennington Hiland Hall N.Y.

1557 May 29 '43
May 26
Hon J. D. De Edwards Commissioner of pensions Washington City
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No. 1 near 3
1557

State of New York Saratoga County } ss: On this 13 th day of May 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the justices of the peace of the county aforesaid Mary Whipple a resident of Charlton in the county of Saratoga aforesaid aged seventy eight years in March last past who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the third of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war - That she is the widow of Nathan Whipple who was a private in the New York line and that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7 th 1838 was eighty Dollars She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed } Mary her Whipple this 13 th day of May 1843 } Mark
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Saratoga County Clerk's Office. }
I, HORACE GOODRICH, Clerk of the County of Saratoga, Do Certify, That H. J. Hawley before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe
this name subscribed to the said affidavit, to be his proper hand writing and signature. WITNESS my hand and seal of Office, the 25 th day of May 1843-
Horace Goodrich Clerk
affidavit is personally known to me Dated at Charlton in said county this 8 th day of September 1843
H. D. Hawley Justice of the peace

State of New York Saratoga County } ss: on this 13 th day of May 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the justices of the peace of the county aforesaid Mary Whipple a resident of Charlton in the County of Saratoga aforesaid aged Seventy eight years in March last past who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the acts of Congress passed on the third of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war - That she is the widow of Nathan Whipple who was a private in the New York line and that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7 th 1838 was eighty Dollars She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to and subscribed } Mary her Whipple This 13 th day of May 1843 } Mark before me H. D. Hawley Justice of the peace
Saratoga County ss I hereby certify that Mary Whipple the person who swore to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is personally known to me Dated at Charlton in said county this 8 th day of September 1843 H. D. Hawley Justice of the peace

Sept 13 th 1843 4009 for Mary Whipple Retn 1843
$60/1843
Rev J. L. Edwards
Free
To the Professor Chas. L. Washington City N.Y. Comm of Pensions
Albany N.Y.

If the enclosed Declaration is complied with please address Mary Whipple Charlton Square St New York