Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6578, Timothy Woodard, Continental (Mass)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (hms) or Woodard, Timothy Woodward
W 6578
BLW 7309-160-55
Elizabeth
CONTENTS

3178 New York Albany Elizabeth Woodward widow of Timothy Mass Woodward who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Drummer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Decr. / 53 and sent to
Saml Lake Buffalo N. York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 88 Vol. A

60.798. Set Met 3/55 April 12/55
Elizabeth Woodworth, Miron T. Timothy Woodworth Limber Rev. Miron T. Woodworth
Col. Col. Origen May, South Berne N.Y. Mil.
Out. 8 day of dis. day of War Rev.
Morg. Museum of the U. States Feb 33-no 3178
Baptist Oct: 3, 1855, Plymouth,
P. A. S.
Samuel Lake, atty. Buffalo N.Y.
Vol. Wd-98.

7594 L
New York
Timothy Woodward
of Eden in the state of NYork who was a Drummer in the regiment commanded by Colonel Crane of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 of March 1819 and sent to Judge Farrard Buffalo NYork
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 8 mos \frac{28}{30} + \frac{4}{31} . 72.49 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1819. 48 —
$ 120:49
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notte: Genl Phil. Townsend Esq. & Col. 1822 Buffalo New York

Application for Bounty Land.—ORIGINAL CLAIM.
State of New York } ss. COUNTY OF Erie }
On this 7 th day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me Stephen B. Pidd a justice of the peace of Aurora within and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Woodward aged 93 years, a resident of Aurora in the state of New York who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Timothy Woodward deceased, who was a Soldier in the Company commanded by Captain not known in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812  called the Revolutionary War
that her said husband Served in the Revolutionary war and was at the time of his death a revolutionary pensioner of the United States and she refers to his application for proof that he served as she believes and continued in actual service in said war for the term of about three years and was honorably discharged at the close of his term of service, as she believes from his statements
She further states that she was married to the said Timothy Woodward in the town of Hamburg N.Y. on the 3 rd day of November A. D. 1823 by one Elder Reuben Minish and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Francis that her said husband died at Eden New York on the 26 th day of March A. D. 1836 and that she is now a widow and that she is also a pensioner of the United States, her certificate is N o 3,178 date Dec r 12 th 1853
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3d, 1855. Samuel Lake of Buffalo is hereby appointed my Attorney to prosecute my claim and receive any Warrant which may be issued thereon.
Elizabeth Woodward mark
We Jedediah Darbee and John C. Darbee residents of Aurora in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Woodward in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Jedediah Darbee John C. Darbee
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: and I certify that I know the Affiants to be credible persons; that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. The applicant cannot write and signed by making her mark
S. B. Pidd } ss.

New York } ss. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, WILLIAM ANDRE, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, certify that before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, and whose name is subscribed in the certificate of proof thereof, was at the time of taking the same, Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County, duly sworn and acting as such, and authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County and the Courts thereof, the 10 day of April A. D. 1855.
W Andre Clerk.
State of New York
On this County ss. J. B. Ladd ss. Jedediah Darbee and John C. Darbee being duly sworn according to law on their oaths say they reside in the town of Aurora in said County, and are not interested in making this affidavit or in the claim of the said Elizabeth Woodward, that they were well acquainted with Timothy Woodward in his life time that he died in Eden about the year 1836. leaving Elizabeth Woodward his widow, that they have been well acquainted with the said Elizabeth Woodward since that time that she is the identical person who has signed the foregoing declaration, and is still a widow and unmarried.
That the said Timothy Woodward at his death was a Revolutionary Pensioner and that the said widow is also a Pensioner of the U.S.
Sworn & subscribed this { Jedediah Darbee Seventh day of April 1855 { John C. Darbee Before me & I certify Deponents are credible persons J. B. Ladd ss.

Elizabeth Woodard Mrs of Timothy Woodard Rev. Pension Claim
Samuel Lake Atty Buffalo NY

State of New York
Erie County Sp. At a Surrogates Court held at Aurora in and for the said County before me Charles D. Norton Esqr. Surrogate of the said County on the 30 day of July Eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the said Court Elizabeth Woodard, a resident of the town of Aurora in the County of Erie and State aforesaid, aged ninety years, who first being 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 day of February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Timothy Woodard, who was a Revolutionary soldier, and a Revolutionary pensioner at the time of his death, and reference is had to the testimony on file upon which the pension was granted, and that he was paid at the Albany New York Agency for paying pensions.
She further declares that she was married to the said Timothy Woodard on the third day of November Eighteen hundred and twenty-two; that her said husband died on the twenty sixth day of March Eighteen hundred and thirty six, that she was not married to him prior to the second of January Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated, she further declares that she is now a widow

and that she has no record or other evidence of her marriage, now in her possession. Sworn and subscribed on the } Elizabeth Woodward day and year above written } Elizabeth Woodward Before me.
Charles D. Norton James T. Ewing
State of New York Erie County ss. I Charles D. Norton Surrogate of the said County do hereby certify that the within named Elizabeth Woodward, on account of bodily infirmity incident to extreme old age, is not able to attend court at Buffalo the usual place of holding this court, and that the declaration was therefore made before the said court held at the time and place within mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of the said court this the 30 th day of July 1853.
C. D. Norton Surrogate
Samuel Lane of Buffalo New York is now appointed my legal attorney to obtain my pension certificate, to whom I wish all reports made relating to my claim.
Witness:-
Elizabeth Woodward
Hiram S. Clark
I have no interest in this claim
Charles D. Norton

State of New York
Erie County ss Thomas Gwin and Jane Gwin of the town of  East Hamburg said county and state  New York being duly sworn according to law, on their oaths Say, that Timothy Woodard and Elizabeth Francis were lawfully married in the town of Hamburg in Said County on or about the third day of November in the year 1822 by Elder Baker a Baptist Minister in the presence of these deponents and others. The deponents testify to the date of the marriage from incidents in their own family which are well remem- bered, having transpired about that time, that they were well acquainted with the parties and previous and subsequent to said marriage that they sustained the relations of husband and wife. That the said Timothy Woodard was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and died in the town of Eden in the Said County of Erie about seventeen years past. Leaving Elizabeth Woodard his widow him surviving, who has, as appears, made application for a pension. That she is the identical widow of the said Timothy Woodard deceased, and has not been married since his death to the knowledge or belief of the deponents. And that they have no interest in making this deposition or in the pension applied for by the said Elizabeth Woodard. Sworn and subscribed Thomas Gwin This 19 day of August 1853 Jane Gwin Before me, and I believe Deponents are disinterested and credible witnesses. - John R. Brady Justice

I certify that Thomas and Sam Gwin reside in East Hamburg I also certify that I have no interest in taking these depositions or in the pension claimed and applied for by the said Elizabeth Woodard given the day & year aforesaid John R. Brady father
State of New York, } ss. ERIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, WILLIAM ANDRE Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, certify that John Brady Esq before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, and whose name is subscribed in the certificate of proof thereof, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly elected, sworn and acting as such, and authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County and the Courts thereof, 20 day of August A. D. 1852.
W. Andre Clerk.

Rec d 31 Aug. 1821.
593.
Timothy Woodward
Timothy Woodward
7594
Con.
J.L.G.
up
Abel Townsend Esq.
Buffalo, N.Y.

  2 Bushel Flour  1. 00    1 Axe  1. 25    1 Salts  1. 75    1 Pail  50     27. 25  
Several Book Accounts against indolent Debtors which are not in my Opinion worth One Dollar, as they are not able to pay. — I am indebted to individuals in a sum greater than the amount of debts due to me.
Timothy Woodard
And this declarant further says that he is by occupation a farmer, but in consequence of Rheumatism in his hips & shoulders he is unable to labor more than one half of the year — That he has no family residing with him, but lives with one Levi Coats.
Timothy Woodard
Sworn & subscribed this 13 th day of February 1821
John E Marshall Clerk of Niagara Court of Common Pleas
I John E Marshall Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Niagara do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copies 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twenty seven dollars and twenty five cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20. day of February 1821.
John E. Marshall Clerk of the Court for the county of Niagara

State of New York County of Erie
I Timothy Woodard the person above mentioned being duly sworn say and declare, that on the thirteenth day of February last past I resided with Levi Coats of Eden in the County of King- ara, now the County of Erie, that I am and have been for about three years last past a resident citizen of said place and further say not.
Sworn to & declared before me this twenty second day of August 1821. James D. Barton Clerk.
Timothy Woodard
State of New York County of Erie Clerk's Office
I James D. Barton, Clerk of said County of Erie late the County of Niagara do hereby certify that Timothy Wood- ward the person named in above affidavits residing in Eden in said County personally came before me and made oath to the above — In testimony whereof I have set my name and affixed the seal of said County this twenty second day of August 1821 James D. Barton, Clerk

State of New York Niagara County
On this thirteenth day of February 1821 personally appeared in Open Court to wit in the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County being a court of record, constituted as such by the Laws of said state Timothy Woodard aged Sixty years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows. That in the year 1777 he served nine months in Capt Toogoods company in Col Vixons Regiment of Massachusetts troops - that in the year 1778 in the month of June he enlisted in Capt Frothinghams company in Col Cranes Regiment of Massachusetts Continental troops to serve three years; that he did serve in said War until the month of July 1781 as a drummer, when he was discharged at Springfield by order of Maj Genl Knox. — That in order to obtain a pension for his said services he did on the third day of June 1818 apply for and subsequently received from the War Office a certificate (No 7594) that he was placed on the pension list Roll of the New York Agency. — And I do most solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 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 18 th 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 (except necessary bedding and clothing) and which articles are not worth more than the several sums annexed thereto respectively, viz,
2 Axes $ 2.00 1 Brush Scythe 1.00 1 Chain 1.00 1 Pot 1 Broken Kettle 1 pan 1 Old Scythe 4.00 1 Cutter & Old Harness 12.00 9 Fowls 1.50 4 Bushel Corn 1.25

Timothy Woodard Drummer
78 3 years, proll., Cranes reg. Mass. line 3 rd June 1818.
Adm d
Admitted

State of New York Niagara County
On this third day of June in the Year of our Lord 1818. before me the subscribe one of the  of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Niagara County personally Came Timothy Woodward aged about fifty nine Years, a resident of the Town of Elba in said County, who being by me first duly sworn acc- ording to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions 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." That He the said Timothy Woodward in the Month of June 1778. he  for three years enlisted as a private Soldier into the service of the United States, under Capt John Bryant. at Springfield in the State of Massachusetts, that he was attached to Col. Cranes  Cranes Regiment of Artillery. That he faithfully served the said United States, for the aforesaid term of three Years and was honorably dischar- ged by the said Capt John Bryant. That it is not now in his power to produce said discharge. That it was left with a Lawyer Bliss, of Springfield (Mass) for the purpose of obtaining fifty four Dollars that remained due on account of wages at the time it was given, that the pay was never obtained, and still remains due. That the said Discharge, if in existence, he believes is in the hands of one David Fisher of Halifax in the State of Vermont.

who was instructed to take it from the hands of the said Bliss. That he has no other evidence now in his power to produce of his said services. That by a series of misfortunes he has become extremely reduced, and now stands in actual need of the assistance of his country for support.
Sworn to and subscribed before me June 3 d 1818. Timothy Woodward
Oliver De Farmar Joseph
State of New York Niagara County ss Clerk's office
I Roswell Chapin Deputy Clerk of the County of Niagara do hereby certify that Oliver Farmar before whom the foregoing affidavit appears to have been taken is one of the Judges of the Court of common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid acting under the Authority of this State and that the above is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the County Seal at Buffalo this 3 d day of June A.D. 1818. Roswell Chapin Dep Clerk

State of New York Niagara County ss.
On this third day of June in the Year of our Lord 1818. before me the subscriber an of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County personally came Henry Hill a resident of the Town of Eden in said County who being by me duly sworn, took an his oath depose and say, that for Ten Years past he has been personally acquainted with Timothy Woodard of the said Town of Eden, whose application for a pension under the late act of Congress is annexed hereto, that he knows the said Timothy Woodard has no property real or personal. That he is dependent on his daily labor for support and this deponent is impressed with a most solemn belief and verily does believe the said Timothy Woodard stands in actual need of the assistance of his Country for support
Sworn to and subscribed before me June 3 rd 1818.
Henry Hill
Olin Forman
Judge C.

State of New York Niagara County June 3 d 1818.
I, Oliver Ferrara Judge as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the within named Timothy Woodard did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the foregoing deposition. It also appears to my satisfaction that he stands in in actual bread of the system of his country for support, and I now transmit the testimony and proceedings taken and had before me, to the Sec. for the Department of War, pursuant to the aforesaid act of Congress.
Oliver Ferrara
Judge H.C.

mmhf
April 12, 1926
Mrs. E. D. Butler 303 Barrett Place San Antonio, Tex.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6578 it appears that Timothy Woodward or Woodard enlisted at Springfield, Massachusetts in 1777 and served nine months as a private in Captain Toogood's Company, Colonel Nixon's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted in June 1778, served as drummer in Captain Bryant's and Captain Frothingham's Companies, Colonel Crane's Continental Artillery, and was discharged in July 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 3, 1818 while a resident of Eden  Erie , Niagara County (the part which was later Erie County), New York aged fifty-nine years. He died March 26, 1836 in Eden, Erie County, New York.
Soldier married November 3 or 4, 1822 in Hamburg.
This was David's not John

Erie County, New York, Elizabeth Francis. She was allowed pension on her application executed July 30, 1853 while a resident of Aurora, Erie County, New York aged ninety years.
The above noted is the only soldier named Timothy Woodard found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

No. 60798
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 12, 1855.
Timothy Woodward Rev. Star
Warrant No. 7309-160-55
Samuel Lake Buffalo N.Y.

7309.
160 acres.

Buffalo April 10 th 1885
S. R. Waldo Esq. Com r . of Pensions
Since I herewith enclose nine  to applications for Bounty Law, for which please acknowledge the Receipt I have rec d . no receipts for Claims under the late law -
Yours Samuel Lake

1911 Jan. 16. History to Mrs. George Whelpton & 1926 - Apr - 12 - Heir to Mrs E. D. Butler MMNF
Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6578
Elizabeth Woodard Widow Timothy Woodard Deceased
Act: Feb. 23, 1933
Index: —Vol. 16 , Page 353
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Aug. 23 rd 1853.
Appl. of Eliza - beth Wood w ard, widow of Timothy, Pike co.,
N. Y.
S. 19
Act 3 rd Mar. '53. Amount $96 per annum commencing 3 rd Feb y 1853 Rev.
Gamel Lake, Buffalo, N. Y.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

No 2956.
Elizabeth Woodward wid. of Timothy Woodward Let to Saml. Lake Oct 7/53 Rh
Rev Act 30 Feb. 1853

Pension Office Dec. 9. 1853
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pension was paid; and, if in your power, the date of his death
Very respectfully (Your Ob d Serv t )
J. S. Cole For Commissioner
J. Burt Esqr } 3 d Auditor, }
Present.
Timothy Woodward, Act 1818, $8.00 per month. — Paid to 11 th March 1836, no date of death on our Books
J. Burt Auditor.

Nannie Woodard

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Timothy Woodward 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. 77. File 6578
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1779 9 mos. Good Nixon Mass.   June 1778 to July 1781 Drummer Grothingham Crane Connect.   died at Springfield, Mass. John Bryant  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Ind at Springfield Mass.
Date of application for pension, June 3. 1818 - Ald.
Residence at date of application, Eden, Niagara Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 59 yrs.
Remarks: Adopted son of Elizabeth Francis. died Mch. 26, 1836, in Eden. she was all alone in her appl. etc. July 30, 1853 - while 90 yrs. of age & c. res. of Aurora Erie Co. N.Y.

San Antonio, Texas. 23 rd , February. 1926
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir;
I am trying to get some facts concerning our family record.
My Great Grandfather was David Woodard and his father was Timothy Woodard.
We are told that Timothy Woodard was a captain and even of higher rank in the War of the Revolution and that

he was pensioned.
Also that his son David Woodward was a Captain in the War of 1812. We have no papers or other records.
I can-not be sure of the state but would suggest Connecticut or New York where members of the family later settled.
David Woodward married Margaret Williams said to be descended from William Williams, signer of Declaration of Independence.
Any information you can give me will be fully appreciated and will most gladly pay the proper fee for data or information, that we can use.
Respectfully.
Jean Woodward Butler.
(Mrs E.D. Butler)
303 Barrett Place.
San Antonio.
Texas.
P.S.
There was a Timothy Woodward in Maryland in 1790.

To The Jan. 11. 1911. Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Please look up the Record of S 44 7594  wid 44 3178 Elizabeth Timothy Woodward, who was on the pension list of 1818, from Genesee Co., N. Y. and Send The Same

to Mrs George Whelpton 203 Bryant St Buffalo, N.Y.
JAN 12 1911

Art.
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by a. mae D. 12/1/11
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Timothy Woodward
Service _____
Additional Service Res
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191 _____
No claim, combination records _____, 191 _____
REMARKS:
No Wis. F. any service, ep Wid. F. 6, 578 (Mans. N.Y.) No Reg. at all

Elizabeth Woodward,
- married 3 d Nov. 1822 -
Thomas Swin }
Jane Swin }
and their names not satisfactorily verified to the evidence
Died 26 March 1836.
Wrote for additional evidence of marriage and identity - received from G. Co.

Elizabeth Woodard Revolutionary Claim Pension Act 3. Feb 1833
Additional testimony
Samuel Lake Atty Buffalo NY
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State of New York
Erin County ss Elizabeth Woodard being duly sworn according to law on her oath says, that she is the widow of Timothy Woodard deceased, who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States. That she the deponent has made her application for a pension under the Act of the 3 d of February 1853. her declaration was sworn to before Charles D. Norton Esquire Surrogate of Said County of Erin, in which her marri- age and death of her Said Husband were stated — — — — — her Sworn and subscribed Elizabeth X Woodard This 31 st day of October mark 1853 before me, and I certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent, that she is the widow of Timothy Woodard deceased, & that I have no interest in her claim to a pension and am not concerned in its prosecution —
J. B. Fidd, Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Erie County ss Thomas Gwin and Jane Gwin being duly sworn according to law, on their oaths say, that they are personally well acquainted with Elizabeth Woodard who has sworn to the foregoing affidavit that she is the identical person therein described, that the deponents were both at her marriage with Timothy Woodard deceased. that they were married in the Town of Hamburg in the month of November 4 th in the year 1822 by Elder Baker a Baptist Minister, that the said Timothy Woodard was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and died in Eden in the said County of Erie, on or about the month of March in the year 1836, as they were informed and believe to be true, but the deponents were no present at the funeral - that the said Elizabeth Woodard now resides in Aurora in the said County and is still a Widow -
The deponents further say that they reside in the town of Hamburg in the said County of Erie. That they have no interest in making this affidavit or in the pension applied for by the said Elizabeth Woodard. Sworn and subscribed this 31 st day of October 1853
Thomas Gwin Jane Gwin
Before me, and I certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponents and that they are credible persons -
J. B. Smith, Notary of the Peace

State of New York,
Eric County ss. John C. Sarker being duly sworn on his oaths says, that he was personally well acquainted with Timothy Woodard mentioned in the foregoing affidavit, and who died at the time stated. That he is also well acquainted with Elizabethe Woodard who has signed the foregoing affidavit and sworn to the same, that she is a widow, and the deponent knows that she lived with the said Timothy Woodard and was treated by him as his wife and was so reputed and of the fact, the deponent has no doubt, — that the said Timothy Woodard was a Revolutionary Pensioner when he died —
Sworn and Subscribed
John C. Sarker
this 31 st day of October
1853 Before me and I certify the deponent is a credible Witness —
SL
ERI
W. B. Sida Justice of the Peace

State of New York, } ss.
ERIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, WILLIAM ANDRE, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, certify that Stephen H. Child Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, and whose name is subscribed in the certificate of proof thereof, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly elected, sworn and acting as such, and authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verify believe the singature thereto, to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County and the Courts thereof, 2 day of Nov A. D. 185 3
W Andre
Clerk.
Have been read a mark, date the affidavit of Stephen H. Child Esq. according to below the Certificate

Buffalo Aug. 20 th 1853
J. P. Waldo Esq.
Com te of Pensions
Sir — I herewith enclose a Claim for a pension for Elizabeth Woodard, and as these Claims will remain on file some months before they can be examined, I request that you acknowledge the Receipt. It is certainly of as much importance to the Claimant to know that the proofs are filed as it is in Claims for Bounty Land — Such are always Receipted — Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

Woodward

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Woodward, widow of Timothy Erie — County and State of New York act 3 d February 1853
Claim, (“original,” or “for increase” )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under act of 18 th March 1818. at $96 per annum
Marriage proved by affidavits of Thomas Gwin, and Jane Gwin, duly certified to be credible witnesses,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Samuel Lake Esq. Buffalo, N.Y.
Name and residence of Agent
R. D. D. D.
Examining Clerk.

L P Waldo Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Buffalo, Dec. 5-1853
Sir I believe I have complied with the requirements of your letter of the 7 th of October last - and hope a certificate will be issued to the applicant -
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake