Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22656, Samuel Willson, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York.
Wilson, Samuel
W 22656
Wilson or
B.L.W. 6419-160-55.
Helen.
CONTENTS
b. Nov. 18, 1754 in Glasgow (Planford) Berkshire Co. Mass. res at eul s Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. N.Y. & Florida N.Y. res in 1832 Middlefield, Otsego Co. N.Y. d. Aug. 25, 1836 at " " "

New York 14/7 84-
Samuel Willson
of Otsego Co in the State of N. Y. who was a Militia in the Company by Captain Yates of the Reg t by Col Van Schaick in the Continental line for
..Died. Aug t 36-
2 years
say 9 mo. pri
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Y. at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25. day of June 1833. and sent to L d O Morse, Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. 160. 0
Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept r " — 40. 0
$ 200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by Francis T. Tancock Clerk Book E. Vol. 4. Page 38
 Left to Eg Green Oct 16. 1835 " " " Publisher " " " " " " J. Athorne April 29. 1836 - 5 " " " Same Mar 10. 37 4 

Date of death not on ab
4415 New York Albany Helen Wilson widow of Samuel N.Y. 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 19 day of March 1849 and sent to
T. J. Thingerland Barnerville N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 242 Vol. 4.

52749 Act Mar 3/55
Apr 9/55
Helen Wilson widow
Saml Wilson Univ.
Capt. Benedict
Pirate D. Troops
Out. { N.Y.
Lois. { Mil.
Revolt. war
Revolt. Pensioner
Feb 48-no 4415
Brynton
Adm 160 acs Sept 18/55
Dodge
[Handwritten signature/initials]
J.S. Klingelands
East Cobleskill
N.Y.
Vol. W2-5

Helen Wilson Application for Bounty Land Act March 3. 1855.
52749
J. S. Slingerland Atty. East Cobleskill Schoharie Co. N. York

Declaration.
In order to obtain the quantity of Bounty Land due to Helen Wilson under the Act of Congress passed March 3rd. 1855.
State of New York Otsego County
On this twenty second day of March A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me Irenus S Mason a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Helen Wilson , aged about Ninety two years a resident of the Town of Middlefield in said County of Otsego and State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel Wilson, deceased, who was a soldier of the United States in the War of the American Revolution and at the time of his death a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States in consideration of the services by him performed and rendered in the said War of the Revolution.
Declarant owing to old age and consequent loss of memory is not now able to describe the services of her husband the said Samuel Wilson in said War, but thinks that he served on the expedition against Canada in 1775, under a Captain Benedict, but she is not positive as to the Captain's name under whom he served. She also believes that he served with the Militia of Cherry Valley in said State of New York at different times and on numerous occasions during all or the greater portion of said War. She believes that one Archibald Mc le Killup was a fellow soldier with her said husband during a portion of his said services from said Cherry Valley.
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Wilson in the Town of Florida in said State of New York, in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty, by the Rev. Mark Dempster, a Minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her said marriage was Helen Robb.

She further states that her husband the said Samuel Wilson died in Middlefield aforesaid in said County of Otsego on or about the 25th day of August A.D. 1836, and was at the said day of his death a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7th, 1832, and that Declarant still remains his widow single and unmarried.
She further Declares that she is now a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum under the act of February 2 d 1848 as the widow of the said Samuel Wilson, deceased.
She respectfully refers to the proofs on file at the Pension Office at the City of Washington in the application of her said husband for his said Pension under the Act of June 7th, 1832, and also has her application for her own Pension under the act of July 7th, 1838, and its supplements.
She makes this Declaration in order to obtain the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 d 1855, and she hereby appoints Lewis S. Slingerland her Attorney to act for her in the premises and to receive the Certificate or Warrant therefor from the Secretary of the Interior.
her Helen F Wilson mark
We Samuel G. Huntington and Norman L. Mason residents of the town of Middlefield in the County of Otsego and State of New York, upon our Oaths declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Helen Wilson 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.
Samuel G. Huntington Norman L. Mason

The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first afore written in said Declaration, 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. I further certify that the said Helen Wilson is not now able to write her own name and is therefore compelled to make her cross or mark.
Linus S. Mason Justice of the Peace }
State of New York } Otsego County }
I William C Fields Clerk of the aforesaid County of Otsego in the State of New York, and also Clerk of the Courts thereof do hereby certify that Linus S. Mason of Middlefield, is now and was at the date of the foregoing Declaration an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly elected and qualified and duly authorized by law to act as such Justice and to take the same, and that his signature to the Jurat and Certificate of said Declaration and affidavit is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at Cooperstown in said County on this 31 st day of March A.D. 1855.
William C Fields Clerk

Helew Wilson 10986
Middlefield
Applicant for pension
Act July 7. 1838.
M. before 94. d 36!
State of New York
Declaration.
On this day personally appeared before me the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing application and acknowledged to me that she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress, passed July entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows."
7. 1838
State of New-York, } ss.
Otsego County -
On this eleventh day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four personally appeared before the Court of Oyer and terminer then sitting in the County of Otsego in Open Court  Helen Wilson a resident of the town of Middlefield in the County of Otsego — and said State of New-York, aged 80 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 an act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 — entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Samuel Wilson — late of the town of Middlefield in said State of New York — who departed this life on the 25 th day of August 1836 — That her husband the said Samuel Wilson was a soldier of the United States during the war of the revolution , and entered the service from the town of Florida  State of New York where he then resided, but as this Declarant was not married to him until late in said war, & is now old & forgetful, she cannot relate the various particulars of her said husband's revolutionary services, except that his first enlistment was for the expedition to Canada in 1775 for a term of nine months & that afterwards he served upon various occasions during the war and was at the time of his death a pensioner at the rate of $96. 00 per annum, under the act of March 18. 1818.
AND DECLARANT FURTHER SAITH, That she was married to the said Samuel Wilson — on the first day of August seventeen hundred and Eighty one — by Rev Mr Demits at Florida, NY ; that the following persons were present at her marriage, to wit: a number of persons all since deceased —
That previous to her said marriage she resided in the town of Florida aforesaid and bore the maiden name of Robb —
That her husband the said Samuel Wilson — died as aforesaid on the 25 th day of August  Eighteen Hundred & thirty six — in Middlefield in Otsego County New York
Helen A. Wilson Mark
Subscribed and sworn the day and year aforesaid, } before me in open court
Geo. B. Wilson CLK
The reason that the above declarant makes her mark is that she never learned to write Geo. B. Wilson CLK

Questions proposed to Samuel Willson on his examination before James O'Morse First Judge of Otsego County in relation to his claim to a pension under the Act of June 7. 1832 & his answers thereto on oath - Nov 28 th 1832.
Ques - When & in what year were you born?
Ans - I was born on the 18 th Novem r 1754 in the then town of Glasgow (now Blanford) in the county of Berkshire & State of Massachusetts.
Ques - Have you any record of your age & if so where is it?
Ans - I have none.
Ques - Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war & where do you now live?
Ans - When called into service I lived in Cherry Valley Otsego County. immediately after the war I moved to Middlefield in said county where I have lived ever since.
Ques - How were you called into service were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
Ans - I voluntarily enlisted at each time of my service.
Ques - State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served such continental & Militia Regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your service.
Ans - When I served in Canada in 1775 I was under Col. Van Schaick. a General Schuyler who remained there but a short time & then General Montgomery took the command. Peter Gansevoort was my major under Van Schaick. Christopher P. Gats was my first captain & afterwards Benedict was my captain. While in this service I remember having seen the following Captains - Van Dyke. Gen Eycke. M c Cracken. Grayham & Hanson - When I served in Cherry Valley in the interim of the years 1778 & 1780. I remember the

following officers. Capt. Ballard. Reed & Day Col. Auldin. Major the Lieut. Col. Hasty & Major Whitney of the Continental Army. & Col. Samuel Clyde & Samuel Campbell of the Militia. The circumstances of my service I have stated to the best of my recollection in my affidavit hereto appended.
Ques. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service & if so by whom was it given & what has become of it.
Ans. I did receive a discharge from Capt. Benedict in Canada which is lost.
Ques. State the names of Persons to whom you are known & who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Ans. Archibald Mc c Kellie & Thomas Thompson & my brother Andrew can testify as to my actual service & James O'Connell can testify as to my character for veracity.
Samuel Wilson
Sworn & subscribed
This 28 th day of November 1832 before me
James B. Moon Jmt Judge of Oyer & terminer

In the matter of Samuel Wilson for a pension under the act of June 7. 1832.
25548
James D. Morse Cherry Valley Otsego County N.Y. Attorney
adm d 2 years pri 80 $ Attor q mro-

State of New York Otego County ss }
On this 28 th day of November 1832 personally appeared before me James O'More First Judge of Otego County Samuel Willson of Middlefield in said County who being first duly sworn according to Law doth depose & say: That sometime in June last he this deponent made his declaration in support of his claim to a pension under the act of June 7. 1832 and the same time he said before the in of James O'More First Judge of the Court before the Court of Common Pleas of said county and at the same time produced before the said James O'More certain witnesses in support of his said declaration. — And this deponent has been informed by his attorney & believes true that said declaration & papers were sent by mail to Washington shortly after directed to the Hon Secretary of War & that no returns have been received by him in relation to said papers.
This deponent now says that his services in the war of the Revolution were as follows.
In the year 1775 he lived in Cherry Valley in Otego County & in the month of July about the first of that month of that year 1775 he vol- untarily enlisted as a private soldier under into a company of the Continental Army under Christopher Plyates Captain, in Col. Van Schaick's regiment & marched to Canada first to New York & then immediately returned as far back as Albany & from thence he went to St Johns in Canada & remained there & elsewhere in Canada under said Capt.
6 mo.) Gats six months & was verbally discharged and immediately in the month of January 1776 again enlisted into Capt. Benedict's company of the same regiment & served in said Company at Fort Chamblee in Canada until sometime in the month of May 4 mo.) being four months & was discharged & returned back

again as far as Albany. The next service of this deponent was as follows. In the month of March 1777 about the first of the month he was staying at Albany and at that time he voluntarily enlisted into Capt John Martin's company under Quarter master General John Wandeel, and went to Fort Stanwicks for the purpose of supplying that Fort with provision ammunition &c. The company then returned back to Schenectady, they were then ordered back to German Flatts where or near where their Capt John Martin was taken prisoner in a battle with the Indians. The company then returned to Schenectady, & was discharged sometime about the last of September 1777. This last named service under Capt Martin was the full term of seven months . This deponent now considered this service to have been performed under civil contract because he was by the terms of his enlistment to take up arms & fight whenever it should become necessary. After this service was finished this deponent returned home to Cherry Valley and in the month of May 1778 he was ordered out in the Continental Army a company of the Militia of Cherry Valley under Capt Thomas Whitaker in Col Samuel Campbell's regiment & served there until the last of April or first of May 1779 being about one year. He was engaged in this service at the time Cherry Valley was destroyed in Nov 1778 & remained in it till the Spring following. & was verbally discharged. This deponent afterwards removed from Cherry Valley to Florida in the new county of Montgomery and in the month of May 1780 he volunteered as a minute man into a company of militia under Capt McAlister in Col Vaders regiment & served
7. mo.
12 mo.

24 m o !
in said Mc Masters company in said county of Montgomery on the Mohawk river until the close of the war about two years or more - but this deponent is willing that this last mentioned service should be considered as of only two years duration -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State -
Sworn & subscribed
Sam l Willson
This 28 th day of November 1832 before me
Jam s C. Moore First Judge of Otsego Co.
State of New York } Otsego County } ss
Thom s Thompson of Cherry Valley being duly sworn says he is 68 years old that in the war of the Revolution he resided in Cherry Valley & was acquainted with Samuel Willson who has made the preceding declaration & well recollects that sometime in the summer of the year 1775 said Samuel Willson enlisted as a private soldier into a company of the continental army under Capt Christopher Gates & marched with said company away from Cherry Valley, & this deponent understood at the time & verily believes that said company went to Canada & that said Samuel Willson accompanied them. This deponent cannot positively say how long said Willson was

absent from home on this service. This deponent further says he also well recollects that in the year 1778 said Willson belonged to the militia of Cherry Valley & that sometime about the month of May of that year he was ordered out & did actually turn out in a company of said militia under Capt. Thomas Whitaker in Col. Samuel Campbell's regiment & served in said company at Cherry Valley & its vicinity one year until for summer the Spring of 1779. This deponent further says that if he recollects aright said Whitaker did not command this company all the time but that he moved away from Cherry Valley in 1778 & that then Capt. Ballan took command of said company. Sworn & subscribed This 29 th day of November 1832 before me James A. Nelson First Judge of Otsy. county. Thomas Thompson
State of New York } Otsego County } 3 Archibald M c Kellie a resident of Cherry Valley in said county aged 77 years being duly sworn according to law doth depose & say that in the year 1775 he lived in said town of Cherry Valley and was well acquainted with Samuel Willson who has made the preceding declaration who also lived in Cherry Valley at that time & well recollects that in the month of July of that year 1775 - the said Samuel Willson enlisted as a private soldier into a company of the Continental army under Captain Christopher P. Yates in Col. Van Schaik's regiment and marched in said company to Canada St. Johns in Canada where he remained & performed service in said company six months, immediately after the

said Samuel Willson was discharged from said Gates Company (This deponent thinks in the month of January 1776) He again enlisted into another company of the same regiment under Captain Benedict & served in said Benedict's company in Canada four months until sometime about the month of May 1776. This deponent was himself engaged in both these two last services & knew that said Willson was also there as above stated.
About the first of March 1777 this deponent well recollects that said Willson enlisted into Capt. John Martin's company as stated in his said declaration & marched to Fort Stanwix & back to Schenectady & continued in said company engaged in transporting provision &c to the several places west of Albany until said Martin was taken prisoner by the Indians in a battle fought near Fort Stanwix about the last of September 1777 being the full term of seven months service. This deponent was also in this last mentioned service & says the terms of enlistment were that they should take up arms & fight wherever required.
This deponent further says that he also well recollects that sometime about the month of May 1778 the said Samuel Willson was ordered out in the Militia of Cherry Valley and actually turned out in said Militia as by law he was required to do in a company
(By Thos) V. Cory Dep. Clerk

under Capt Thomas Whitaker in Col Samuel Campbells regiment & served at said Cherry Valley Militia keeping garrison & performing other services at that place & its vicinity until the 11 th day of November 1778 when Cherry Valley was destroyed by the Indians being a little more than 6 months . This deponent says that when Cherry Valley was burned as aforesaid his this deponent left the service but whether said Willson continued to perform service after or not he is unable to say. He further says that he has been acquainted with said Willson ever since & that he has always sustained a good reputation for veracity.
Sworn & subscribed
This 5 th day of December
1832 before me
Archibald M c Neill
J. O. Morse First Judge of Otsego County.
State of New York
Otsego County ss. I Horace Lathrop Clerk of the said County do certify that James O. Morse before whom the preceding affidavits pur- -ports to have been sworn was at the date of the same First Judge of Otsego County Courts that I am acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe his name subscribed to the affidavits of Samuel Willson Thomas Thompson & Archibald M c Neill to be his own proper hand writing & signature Witness my hand & seal of Office this 4 th day of January 1833-
D Horace Lathrop

State of New York } Otsego County } ss I James O. Moore First Judge of Otsego County Do hereby certify that I am & have been for a great number of years well acquainted with Samuel Wilson of Middlefield who has made the annexed declaration for a pension & also with his witnesses Thomas Thompson , Archibald McKellip and Andrew Wilson who have made the several affidavits hereto annexed subscribed with their names & that they are all men of fair character and of undoubted veracity & so returned in the neighbourhood where they live Data Jan y 9 th 1833 James O. Moore
State of New York } Otsego County } ss I Horace Lathrop Clerk of the said County Clerk! Affir } do certify that James O. Moore before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn to at the date thereof First Judge of Otsego County Courts that I am acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit is his own proper hand writing & signature Witness my hand & seal of office this 17 th day of January 1833 Horace Lathrop By Thos H. Cory Dep y Clk

May 2, 1935
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BA-J/EEL Samuel Willson-W.22656
Mr. James G. Cary 587 East Walnut Street Springfield, Missouri
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.22656, based upon the military service of Samuel Willson in that war.
Samuel Willson was born November 18, 1754, in Glasgow(later Blandford) Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing at Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, Samuel Wilson volunteered in July, 1775, served in Captain Christopher F. Yates' Company, Colonel Van Schaick's New York Regiment, marched to St. John's, Canada, and served six months; he enlisted in January, 1776, served in Captain Benedict's Company, in same regiment, was at Fort Chambly in Canada and was discharged May 1, 1776, having served four months; he returned to Albany, New York, and about March 1, 1777, volunteered, served in Captain John Martin's Company, under Quartermaster General John Wandeell and carried provisions and ammunition between Schenectady and Fort Stanwix; then went to German Flats and was in an engagement with the Indians where Captain Martin was captured; he was discharged in the latter part of September, 1777; in May, 1778, he volunteered at Cherry Valley, New York, served in Captain Thomas Whitaker's Company, Colonel Samuel Campbell's New York Regiment, and was at Cherry Valley when that place was destroyed by the Indians; he was discharged from this service in May, 1779; he afterward moved from Cherry Valley to Florida in what was later Montgomery County, and in May, 1780, volunteered as a minute man in Captain McMaster's Company, Colonel Veeder's New York Regiment and served in Montgomery County on the Mohawk River for about two years.
Yates & Elisha Benedict were in 2nd NY in 1776. Could not identify a Dr. Martin! Gen. John Wandeell
Identified Col Campbell but not Capt Thos Whitaker
Could not find a Capt McMaster
In 1785, he moved to Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed November 28, 1832. He signed Willson.

Samuel Willson died August 25, 1836, in Middlefield, New York.
The soldier married in 1780 or August 4, 1781, in Florida, New York, Hellen or Helen Robb, of said Florida. The date of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Helen, was allowed pension on her application executed April 11, 1844, at which time she was aged eighty years and resided in Middlefield, New York. She signed by mark, Wilson , and was pensioned Wilson.
No reference was made to children.
In 1833, the name Andrew Willson appears; in 1844 George B. Wilson was clerk of the court for Otsego County, New York; no relationship of either to the soldier and his wife was shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Helen Wilson, widow of Samuel (W.22656), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following date:
Helen Wilson, Certificate No.4415, issued March 19, 1849, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, New York(Albany) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1935-May 2 - Hist to Jas. P. Cargill
File No. 22656
Helen Wilson
Wid of
Samuel Wilson
Rev Rev-war
Act: Feb 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. Ms , Page 345
[Arrangement of 1870.]

7086 New York Albany Helen Willon widow of Samuel who was a Private in the Revolution
Increased from $30. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Mch 1849 and sent to J. L. Hingeland Rensselaerville N.Y.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 1 Vol. 2 Page 90.

Rep?
New York 9462
Helen Wilson
widow of Samuel Wilson who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 25. August 1836 of Otsego Co. in the State of New York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Yates of the N.Y. commanded by Col. Van Schaick in the N. York — line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of June 1845 and sent to Wm. B. Pier, Albany, N. York
Total amount, $ 400 —
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 187

Ref?
Letter to Pension Agent, 28 June '45.
7086
Albany, N. York
Helen Wilson
widow of Samuel Wilson
who was a Private
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
23 day of June 1845 and sent to Hon. B. Price
Albany, N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
of June 17, 1844
Recorded in Book A,
Vol. 2, Page 90

9442.
New York Albany.
Helen Wilson
Widow of Samuel 32 who was a pensioner under the Act of 32 and who died on the 25 Augt. 1836. of Otsego Co in the State of New York who was a Pri: in the Company commanded by Captain Yates of the Regt commanded by Col Van Schaick in the New York line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany. at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
increased from $30.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of March 1849 and sent to J. L. Shingland Bangsvile NY
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Geo. Schuyler Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 533.

No. 52749
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 9, 1855.
Samuel Wilson
Capt. Benedict
Rev. War
Warrant No 6419-160-5-5
Y. S. Slingerland
East-Cabeskille
N. Y.

10986 Helen Wilson New York At to Hon B Tappan July 11. '44 to Mrs. B. Pierce Nov. 2. 1844 V to Philip March 28. 1845
At July 7. 1838

64 19
160 Ans

John Hany Esq.

New York - Albany agency Sir To what time was Samuel Willson a prisoner under the act of June 7. 1832 at the rate of $80- per Ann period -
Yours &c N Luce
John H. array Esq, 3 d Auditor Office
p. 2 t. 4 Sep 1835 J.H.

Mar 3 rd 1873
NY
Heleen Melser
ff
J. L. Edwards Count. of Louisiana Washington D.C.

Amsterdam February 27. 1843
Sir I wish to know what objection there is to allowing Helen Wilson Widow of Samuel Wilson a Division under the Act of July 1836 - to receive Pension -
I am yours respectfully
Matthias J. Baeck
Dear J. L. Edwards
Dr. Blanchard lives in Elsie's

James L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Cherry Valley Otsego Co. N. Y. Feby 27. 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commr. of Pension.
Sir
I enclose a certificate of the death of William Dickson & that he left a widow; and also a letter from you, which by the terms of your letter, as you well see, will entitle her to a certificate that would have been issued to her husband had he lived. — Please send the certificate to me by mail. —
I also enclose the original certificate issued to Samuel Wilson & also a certificate of the time of his death & that he left a widow

This case of Saml Wilson is a peculiar one & I therefore send the papers to you. —
Saml Wilson a short time previous to his death recd a letter from you that his pension must be reduced unless he could furnish additional evidence of service.
His death prevents his furnishing other evidence and I now find his original certificate & also a certificate of his death, that you may fix the reduction of his pension & determine the sum to be paid to his widow. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servt James O. Moore

Samuel Wilson.
did Aug. 25 1836
Helen Wilson
Payments to be made at New York by Pur. U.S. br. bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of New York
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E. Vol. 4. Page 38. by Francis J. Francisco Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Samuel Willson of the State of New York who was a private during the Revolutionary War is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty fifth day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
Acting John B. Babb Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
A. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Cherry Valley Jan'y 21. 1833
Sir -
I transmit you herewith another  set of papers in support of the claims of Samuel Willson for a pension under the act of June 7. 1832.
Respectfully, your Obt. Servt. J. O. Morn In John H. Maghr
Hon Secretary of War

10986
Rev J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

In the matter of the application of Helen Wilson for a pension under the act of July 7. 1838.
3 May 14. 1844
Sir,
I would very respectfully inform you that Samuel Wilson the husband of the above applicant was a prisoner of the U.S. under the act of March 18. 1818.
The applicant was married in Florida NY and there is no church record to be found, there being no records kept during said time by said church.
The applicant proves the time of her marriage by 3 credible witnesses George Blyde. Archibald McKillip & Calinda Campbell. Said Archibald McKillip was a fellow soldier of said Samuel Wilson to wit his original witnesses at the time of his obtaining his said pension.
I am very respectfully Your M c W h per
Wm. Pierce
Rev J. L. Edwards, (Commissioner of Pensions)

Helen Wilson

Samuel Wilson
Station Office, July 11 th 1844.
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you, that the claim of Widow Wilson, has been examined and her papers filed. The proof is sufficient to show that she was married prior to January 1794, but, her husband's pension was suspended from October 1835. For more satisfactory proof of the following alleged service, seven months, in 1777, under Capt. John Martin, of Quata Masta Genl M'andell's Department, twelve months from May 1778, under Capt. Thomas Whitaker, Colonel Campbell, and twenty four months in various tours, from May 1780 under Capt. McMartin, of Colonel M'Arthur's Regiment. The Certificate of the proper Officers at Albany, showing how far their respective records afford evidence that either discredits or confirms each term should be adduced. The service of 1775 & 1776 amounting to nine months is established.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your obedt Servant, J. L. Edwards
Hon. D. Tappan, Steubenville, Ohio.

Helen Wilson Applicant for Pension
Act July 7. 1838.
W m B. Pierce Esq. Exchange Building Albany
N.Y.
single

Schenectady Aug t 8 th 1844.
My dear Sir: In reply to your inquiries I would state, that I found among the revolutionary Papers of the late Finley Stewart of Albany, (the application of whose widow for a pension I have prosecuted) a document showing that Stewart when wounded was a member of the Company of Batteaumens commanded by Captain John Martin . The Pension Office, was however, I imagine satisfied of this fact from other evidence before it at the time. The correspondence of Henry Glen D. Quar ter M c General etc of which that Office has abstracts, goes to establish the fact that John Martin was a Captain of Batteaumens in 1777. I think, that you will be able for representing the above to the Commissioner, to satisfy him as to the correctness of the fact you wish to prove.
I am your Ob t Serv t
G. K. Yates.
No 13. Pierce Sq Albany

Adolph
Adolph Helen Melson
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

In the matter of the application of Helen Wilson for a pension under the act of July 7. 1838. Albany August 15. th 1844.
Sir,
I would respectfully submit the enclosed certificate as the only evidence of Samuel Wilson's service that can be found in the Comptroller's Office of this State.
With regard to Wilson's service under Captain John Martin of the Quarter Master General's Dept in 1777. I wrote to Mr Yates of Schenectady who has given considerable attention to that description of service. From his reply (which I enclose) it affirms that proof has been furnished that John Martin was a captain of Battenkill in 1777. I would respectfully request a reference to said proofs & if the same appear satisfactory, that such an amount of pension be allowed Widow Helen Wilson as she may be entitled to upon the evidence on file. Of the 12 months service in 1778 I am not able to furnish evidence.
I remain Sir
Very Respectfully Your Obedient
Hon J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
W. B. Pierce

Albany N.Y. March 20. 1845.
Sir / The cases of Jemima Bishop & Helen Wilson have evidently been overlooked, and if such is the case I would respectfully request that they may be taken up.
In the case of Jemima Bishop of who applied for pension under the Act of July 7. 1838 March 3. 1843. I sent papers in July 1844 which have not since been replied to. In your communication of September 11. 1843 you observe, "There is sufficient evidence of the time of the marriage and the claimants identity. The service of Moses Bishop is established to the extent of one year." &c. Not being able to produce proof but for one years service, I was instructed by the order to request a certificate for that amount which I did in June or July 1844 & have not received an answer since.
In your favor of Nov 3. 1844 in reference to the claim of Helen Wilson under the Act of July 7. 1838 you observe, — "9 months and 14 days for which a certificate will be issued if Mrs Wilson will agree to accept a pension for that amount of service." Believing

that no more proof could be obtained, I immediately replied & requested that a certificate might be issued, since which time. (Nov r 1844) I have not heard from you.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
W m W m Pierce
Hon ble J. L. Edwards (Com r of Customs)

Sir,
Pension Office, March 28th 1845.
As Verasha Bishop will make a deposition and claim the benefit of the resolution of January 23rd last, Certificate for twelve months service will be issued under the Act of July 7th, 1838, and its supplements.
Helen Wilson upon complying with the same requisition will entitle herself to certificate under the same Act for nine months service.
I am, Sir, very respectfully, Your Att. Servant. J. L. Edwards
W. B. Prince Esq Albany, New York.

Albany N.Y. May 3 d 1845.
Sir:
Pursuant to your requirements I have obtained & now enclose a declaration of Helen Wilson under the Joint Res. of 23 d January 1845.
I am Sir
Very Respectful
Your Obedt
Wm Ward
How J. S. Edwards (Commissioner of Internal)

Albany N.Y. June 25 th 1845
Sir,
The enclosed certificates giving Helen Wilson a pension of Eighty Dollars per annum, were evidently issued through mistake, so that I feel compelled to return them. From your letter of the 28 th of March, also enclosed, you will perceive that but nine months was allowed. If upon re examination no more than nine months appears to be established, I do not feel at liberty to allow a larger sum to be collected through my agency.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Wm W. Pierce
Hon. J. L. Edgar del Commissioner of Pensions

Certificate of death of Samuel Wilson a prisoner.
done 5. Aug. 1836

A Court of Common Pleas held at the Court house in the village of Cooperstown in & for the County of Otsego On Wednesday the 15 th day of February A D 1857.
Present. Hon. Elisha Root, Senior Judge
James C. Waldo with 3 Judges
Seth Chase
In the matter of the Application of Hellen Wilson Widow of Samuel Wilson Dec. a pensioner
James O. Morse of Cherry Valley in the County of Otsego and State of New York, appeared and was duly sworn & examined on oath in open court, and testified and proved to the satisfaction of the court: That he was well acquainted with Samuel Wilson late of the Town of Middlefield deceased: That he died at Middlefield in the County of Otsego on the twenty fifth day of August A D 1856: That he was a United States pensioner at the time of his death: That he left a widow by the name of Hellen Wilson surviving him, who now resides in the Town of Middlefield aforesaid and who is about Seventy years of age
State of New York Otsego County ss:
I George C. Clyde Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas (being a court of record having the power of fine and imprisonment) in & for the said County Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains in substance the testimony of the above named James O. Morse as given by him and taken down by me at the time in open court, and which the said Court adjudged to be satisfactory evidence of the facts above stated, and that the same has been duly compared with and is truly copied from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the seal of said Court this twentieth day of February A D 1857.
George C. Clyde Clerk
Fees 8/

Sam Wilson
Mar 23
Pension Office
FREE
Mr.
Hon: Lewis Cab
Sec'y of War
Washington City D.C.
95A

N. Y. Mar. 17. 1836 Cherry Valley.
Sir
I enclose you an afft in the case of Samuel Willson No: 14. 784 where pension is suspended. - It establishes I think satisfactorily 10 months service - The Writings now Mr. Killip is a highly respectable man & altho 80 years old his faculties are yet vigorous - Mr Willson wishes his pay as to the ten months continued & he will in the mean time look up other evidence to his other service. —
William Dickson since your write is dead. His widow wishes him placed on the pension list for the service you offered to place him on for in your last. —
Very Respectfully
Yours
James O. Moore
J. L. Edwards Esq. Court. etc

State of New York } Otsego County ss. }
Archibald McKim of Cherry Valley in said County being duly sworn says that he is eighty years old according to his best knowledge & belief: that in the year 1775 this deponent enlisted in Captain Yates Company in Col: Van Schaick's Regt. and that Samuel Willson enlisted in said Company about the same time with this deponent - That said Willson & this deponent enlisted in the month of June and actually served in said Company month of December in that year. That this deponent is positive as to the time in which they served; for he recollects that they afterwards enlisted & served four months in Capt. Benedict's Company & arrived at home in Cherry Valley on the 12th of May 1776 1776.
This deponent further says that said Willson & this deponent were discharged from Yates Company at Chambley Fort & then enlisted at the same place in Benedict's Company & served in it till about the first of May 1776. doing duty in the Fort. —

This deponent further says that on reflection he is not certain that Capt. Benedict belonged to Van Schaick's Regt. as there was no officer there higher than a captain; Capt. Benedict might have belonged to Col. Livingston's or some other Regiment. - Archie Killip
Sworn & subscribed this 14 th day of March 1836
Before me
James O. Morn Flint Judge of Otsego County
I certify that I have known Arch. Mr Killip above named for more than twenty years. That he is a man of integrity & truth & that he is esteemed a highly credible witness. J. O. Morn Flint Judge etc.
the matter of and William Commission No: 14. 784.
affidavit re Arch. Mr Killip
the to be sent to J. O. Morn Cherry Valley N. Y.

State of New York } County of Otsego } ss
George Clyde of the Town of Cherry Valley in said County aged 71 years being duly sworn saith That he was acquainted with Samuel Wilson from about the year 1778 until the time of his decease. That said Wilson left Cherry Valley some time in the year 1778 and returned some time in the year 1783 with Helen who was reputed & generally believed to be his wife - And this deponent further saith That he always understood & believed her to be his lawful wife. They continued to live together as man & wife until the day of his death -
And this deponent farther saith he being but a lad but remembers seeing him in the Fort under arms in the year 1778. That being the year in which Cherry Valley was destroyed and the inhabitants dispersed - This deponent farther saith that he recollects the time when the said Wilson returned to Cherry Valley with Helen his wife from the fact that his father kept tavern that year & they were both there - This deponent farther saith that Helen Wilson the widow of Samuel Wilson now resides in the Town of Middlefield County of Otsego & continues to be the widow of Samuel Wilson - and is now an applicant for a pension - and farther saith not Subscribed & sworn this 2 nd day of May 1844 before me I do certify that the said George Clyde Esq. is a credible witness H. C. Campbell Justice of the Peace
George Clyde

State of New York } County of Otsego } ss
Archibald McKellip of Cherry Valley in said County aged 88 being duly sworn says That he was acquainted with Samuel Wilson for some years previous to the commencement of the Revolutionary war to the time of his decease - And this deponent further saith That he served in the same Companies with the said Samuel Wilson during a period of the Revolutionary war and was one of the witnesses by whom the said Wilson's claim to a pension was substantiated. And This deponent farther saith That soon after the destruction of Cherry Valley This deponent removed to Schoharie and returned to Cherry Valley some time in the year 1785 - That soon after his return he saw the said Wilson together with a person who was reputed and generally believed to be his wife - And This deponent farther saith That he always understood & believed her to be his lawful wife - And also saith That they continued to live together as man and wife until the death of the said Wilson - And This deponent farther saith That the said Helen Wilson who is now an applicant for a pension is the same person who always passed as the wife of said Wilson and she now resides in the town of Middlefield County of Otsego and has resided since the year 1785 - and farther This deponent saith not Subscribed & sworn this 2 nd day of May 1844 before me & I certify. That the Archibald McKellip is a credible witness. H. J. Campbell Justice of the Peace via Mr. Lee & Co.

State of New York } Otsego County } ss
Calion Campbell widow of Samuel Campbell aged 85 years being duly sworn saith That she was acquainted with Samuel Wilson for some four or five years previous to the destruction of Cherry Valley by the Indians in the year 1778. to the day of his death - And this deponent farther saith that said Wilson left Cherry Valley about the time it was destroyed and returned some four or five years afterwards - That when said Wilson returned he was accompanied by a woman who was reputed and generally believed to be his wife And this deponent farther saith that she always understood and believed her to be his lawful wife - and she farther saith That they continued to live together as man & wife until his decease - And this deponent farther saith that she recollects of seeing the said Wilson at her father's house very often previous to the destruction of Cherry Valley - This deponent farther saith that Helen Wilson widow of Samuel Wilson now resides in the town of Middlefield County of Otsego and continues the widow of Samuel Wilson & is also an applicant for a pension - her Keturah H. Campbell Calion Campbell Subscribed & sworn this mark
2 d day of May 1844 before me & I certify that the said Calion Campbell is a credible witness H. J. Campbell Justice of the Peace

State of New York } ss Otsego County Clerks Office
I Geo B Wilson Clerk of the County of Otsego do certify that H. J. Campbell before whom the affidavits of George Clyde Archibald McKellip & Calvin Campbell
purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace of the County of Otsego duly sworn and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe his signature to the same is genuine
Given under my hand and seal of Office the 4 th day of May 1844
Geo B Wilson Clerk

Helen Wilson.
Applicant for pension.
Act July 7. 1838
Supplemental papers

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
  18 th May 1780. Sam l Wilson Jerrie £ m 8 10 3 / 4   23 rd Do Do Do Do m 4 3 1 / 2   28 th June Do Do Do m 7 7   28 th Augt 1781. Do Do m 5 1 1 / 2 
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Aug t 7 th 1844.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 7, now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
  First—under Capt. David McMoran in Col. Frederick Fish Regt.   Second " " Do " " Do "   Third " " Do " " Do "   Fourth " " Do " " Do "   Fifth " " " " "   Sixth " " " " "   Seventh " " " " "   Eighth " " " " "   Ninth " " " " "   Tenth " " " " " 
Philip Phelps Dep Comptroller
For Wm B. Paine Esq

Helen Wilson, widow of Samuel Wilson, private, under joint resolution of 23 Jan'y. 1845. Applicant for pension.
Act July 7. 1838. March 3. 1843. June 17. 1844 Joint Res. 23 a Jan'y 1845
Adm d . $30 per annum - from 4 March, 1836 to 4 March, 1841 & from 4 March, 1843 to 4 March, 1844 & act 17 June, 1844. —
act '45. 7947 " '44 705
Agree H. H. H. H. Albany N.Y.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Resolutions of Congress of the 23 d January 1845.
Whereas the Act of the 30 th of April 1844, prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now make the following Statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the Resolutions above named. I am the widow of Samuel Wilson, who was a private in the War of the Revolution. I have applied for a pension in consideration of the said revolutionary services of my husband under the Act of July 7. 1838 and I now ask for the amount due me from the 11 th day of March 1836, under the above resolution in addition to the amount due me under the Acts of July 7. 1838. March 3. 1843 & June 17. 1844. My said husband died August 25. 1836.
Sworn to & subscribed before me, on this 24 th day of May 1845, at Middlefield N.Y.
her Helen X Wilson mark
Goremeah M Reed Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above Declaration is personally known to me & that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Goremeah M Reed Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, Otsego County Clerk's Office, ss. } I
G. B. Wilson
Clerk of said
County, do hereby certify that
Juennah M'Kud
Esquire, whose name
is subscribed to the annexed
affidavit before whom the same
was sworn
was on the date of the same a justice of
the peace in and for said County, and duly authorised by law to take the same. And
further , that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said justice and
verily believe his signature to the said affidavit is genuine. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, the 21 day of
May A. D. 1845
G. B. Wilson
Clerk.

Declaration
In order to obtain an Increase of Pension under the joint Resolution, passed July 1 st 1848 State of New York } Albany County }
On this eighth day of September A.D. 1848 personally appeared before me George R. Fowler a justice of the Peace in & for said County, Helen Wilson of the town of Middlefield, in said County, aged eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Supplemental Declaration, in order to obtain Increase of Pension under the act of Congress, passed July 1 st 1848
That She is the widow of Samuel Wilson who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96, per Annum and who died in the town of Middlefield in said County & State of New York on the 25 th day of August A.D. 1836, and since the death of her said husband, she, this Declarant, has applied for & obtained a Pension at the rate of $30. 00 / 100 per annum, in consideration of said husband's Revolutionary services, and she now applies for the amount of which she is entitled under said act of July 1 st 1848
Helen Wilson
Subscribed and sworn on the day and year first aforesaid before me, & I certify that the above Declarant is the widow of Samuel Wilson who was a Pensioner as above set forth.
George R. Fowler - Justice of the Peace

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Per 7086
Adm o Act
'38
43444
at $80 per annum deducting former pay at $30 per an
adm o Act '48
at $80 per ann
J. L. Shugaland Barnsville M

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 2nd, February 1848, entitled "An act making further provisions for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution."
State of New York Otsego County } ss.
On this thirtieth day of September Eighteen hundred and forty eight personally appeared before me George R. Fowler a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorised by law to administer oaths, Helen Wilson — a resident of the Town of Middlefield in said County of Otsego — aged, 84, 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 second February, 1848, granting Pensions to persons, or widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Samuel Wilson who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and died a Pensioner of the United States on or about the 25th, day of August, 1836, in the aforesaid Town of Middlefield. That Declarant drew a Pension of about Thirty dollars per annum, under the act of 17th, June, 1844, she further declares that she is still a widow.
Subscribed and sworn to } Helen Wilson before me the day and } year first aforesaid. }
George R. Fowler Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that Helen Wilson the within Declarant is personally known to me, she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of 17th, June 1844, as the widow of Samuel Wilson George R Fowler Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } I, Charles McLean, Clerk of said county, do hereby Otsego County, ss. } certify, that George R. Fowler the person subscribing the foregoing Affidavit & certificate and before whom the same was taken, was, on the 30th day of September 1848 therein mentioned, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Otsego, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said George R. Fowler and verily believe that the name subscribed to the said affidavit is his proper and genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the seal of the said County to be hereunto affixed this 30th day of Sept. A. D., 18 48.
Chas. McLean Clerk.

JAMES G. CARY
587 East Walnut Street SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
Re: ANDREW WILLSON S. 16293 BA-J/MMHF:MLB
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs-
Attention, Mr. Hiller.
I acknowledge, with thanks, your valued letter of February 25th., relating to subject above named.
In listing the Revolutionary War services of this soldier you state: " he moved in the forepart of 1780 to Florida, on the Mohawk, and belonged to a corps of minutemen." As "Florida", on present day maps, is shown to be in Orange County, New York, some distance from the Mohawk Valley, I am thinking that this may be a typographical error and that the name, Fonda, should have been written instead. I will appreciate a verification or correction of this location.
You have, very considerately, supplied the name of Samuel Willson , with age and place of residence in 1832, and have stated that he was a brother of Andrew Willson. This is correct, and may I ask how this information was disclosed, and if there are other statements bearing on family relationship, place of birth, etc., in the application made by Samuel. Will you kindly supply the Revolutionary War record of Samuel Willson, supplementing with any records of marriage, relationships, and dates that may appear? If your department has no record of his death will you please give directions for securing this date, or the date of last pension payment?
Very respectfully
March 2nd., 1935.

May 2, 1935
XXXXXXXXXXXXX Gen
BA-J/HHF/ecl Andrew Wilson
and
Samuel Wilson 77.22656
Mr. James G. Cary 587 East Walnut Street Springfield, Missouri
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request verification of the name of the place given as "Florida", on the Mohawk River in the report furnished you February 25, 1935, in regard to Andrew Wilson, S.16293, also, the record of his brother, Samuel Willson, who made affidavit in his(Andrew's) behalf in 1832.
The papers in the claim, S.16293, of Andrew Wilson have been reexamined. He stated that "In the forespart of the year 1780, this deponent moved from Cherry Valley to Florida on the Mohawk.". The name is not given as Fonda as you presumed it might be.
The pension claim of a Samuel Willson, of Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, has been found and his record is furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.