Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,194, Job Trowbridge, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
or Crowbridge Job Strobridge Martha
W. 5194 B.L.Vt. 34995-160-55
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6.308 Kentucky - Martha Trowbridge - widow of Job - N. J. who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Teamster & Wagon Master - Increased from $270.66 - Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 322 - Dollars 83 -
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of August 1857 - and sent to
A. H. Markland - Present -
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 125. Vol. 1
Hon: V. Kellogg, Feb 1: 3758. 1870 Aug 17 John Roman - note of  that the that the roll must have authority for him to do so 1870 Aug 27 sent request to 3 d Auditor for proper evidence of pay + 1873 Apr 30. Papers above re to 3 d Auditor for off Hon M B Read M informed - Mills  pence & seal Seal 6 00 R2

Know all men by these Presents,
THAT I, Martha Trowbridge widow of Job Trowbridge late of Hart county Kentucky
who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, do hereby constitute and appoint
J. J. Coombs Esquire - Counsellor & Attorney at Law - Washington city my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to prosecute against the Government of the United States, before any department thereof, any and all claim or claims I have to arrears of pay or pension money, under any Act or Acts, Resolution or Resolutions of the Congress of the United States, and especially the Acts, 4th July, 1836, 7th July, 1838, 3d March, 1843, 17th June, 1844, 2d February, 1848, and 29th July, 1848, 3 February 1853 as well as the more ancient Acts of 18th March, 1818, 15 May, 1828, and 7th June, 1832. Said Attorney is moreover authorized in my name to demand at any department of the said Government, a re-consideration of any decision hitherto or hereafter to be given touching my interests, and to obtain from any department or the archives thereof, any and all information or evidence, of whatever character, relating to, or in any wise bearing upon the claim or claims we hereby seek the investigation of. Said Attorney is moreover authorized to do any thing and all things necessary to carry out the foregoing purposes, and to receive the certificates of pension or other character of drafts or evidences of the amounts due me, and to appoint one or more Sub-Attorneys, to confer upon him or them all the powers therein conferred upon him, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may do, by virtue of these presents. Heroby countermanding and revoking all powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given for prosecuting said claims.
WITNESS my hand and seal, this 31 st day of October 1854.
The figures and words "3 February 1853" in the tenth line introduced before beginning
Martha Trowbridge
State of Kentucky, Hart county mark
BE IT KNOWN THAT ON THE first day of November 1854 before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for Hart county and State aforesaid, personally appeared Martha Trowbridge
subscriber to the foregoing power of Attorney, and acknowledging the signing, sealing and delivery of the same to be her own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth. In testimony whereof I do hereunto subscribe my name. The figures
and words "3 February 1853" in tenth line introduced before beginning. I do further certify I have no interest in the pension claim above mentioned or in its prosecution: A. GOONAN D.P.H.

State of Kentucky } Harts County. } Sec.
Harts county court Judges Darnies etc. }
On this, the Seventh day of November 1854 personally appeared before me Harts County court now in Session acting Justices of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, Martha Crowbridge of Harts county aged about 86 years, who, being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed
To wit: that she is the Widow now of Job Crowbridge now deceased who was a Soldier and assistant Wagon master in the Revolutionary Army - who she always understood and believes he volunteered at the commencement of said war and continued to serve until peace was proclaimed. That the oath of allegiance to the United States and to serve as assistant Wagon master which appointment he held on and before said oath was taken together with some mutilated pay rolls herunto attached are the only documents in existence so far as she knows or in her possession and control, and if ever he received a discharge it is lost or mislaid. That according to the best of her recollection and belief she was married to the said Job Crowbridge at her fathers house near Newark New Jersey by a Preacher on a Sunday afternoon after church in the year 1785 or 1786, but the precise time she cannot recollect for want of memory and no record having been made, but believes it to have taken place at the time stated, from the fact of her childrens births were recorded at her request many years ago from which her eldest child was born on Tenth day of April 1787, which record was made by Chapman Lobb Schoolmaster many years ago when her recollection and remembrance were quite

quite good and perfect: that her said husband died in Hart county Kentucky upwards of 30 years ago leaving her his widow and Seven surviving children - five of whom now survive: That she has not again married but continues the widow of the said Job Brownridge. She further declares, she has never received any pension money under the forgoing act. or any other act of Congress nor has she made any application therefor except the present. She further declares, that her said husband was a soldier of William Leonard a prisoner late of Barren county Kentucky and always understood and believes her husband the said Job Brownridge was one of the witnesses who proved his service.
She Most respectfully asks the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, that the aforesaid claim or claims may be allowed under the aforesaid Acts, and that the Certificates evidencing the same may be enclosed to J. D. Coombs Attorney.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year aforesaid. in open court. H. M. Shuffitt. clerk
Her Martha Brownridge
I, the just subscribed Magistrate, do certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me, and that she is a person of such and respectability, in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name on this the _____ day of _____ 18____
J. P.

213,723. March 3, 53
249,010 Sept 24, 53
Martha Crowbridge wid. of John Crowbridge Ames
Capt. Col. J. H. Wagon Master
Aug 15 1867
Revolutionary War
Ky Lely 48-6308
Ad 16 Oct 25/56 B. B. B.
James Taylor Smithville Ky
Vol T = 140

2119.010
Deposited
Declaration &c.
Martha Frombridge, Pensioner for Bounty lands, under act March 1855.

STATE OF Kentucky } s. s. Hart county }
On the 31 st day of May — A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Martha Trowbridge aged 89 years, a resident of Harts county in the State of Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law, declared that she is the identical Martha Trowbridge a pensioner of the United States under certificate N o 6308 or 6388; that she has never applied for or received any Bounty Land and therefore
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. Test J. Wilson
Her mark Martha Trowbridge
We A. A. Poynter and Eber Shaw residents of Harts county in the State of Kentucky upon our oaths declare, that the above Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Martha Trowbridge 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.
A. A. Poynter his Eber Shaw mark
STATE OF Kentucky } Harts county }
Know all Men by these Presents that I Martha Trowbridge of Harts county and State aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Jamies Taylor of Sumter South Carolina my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Commissioners of Pensions the Bounty land warrant to which I am entitled under the Act approved March 3d, 1855; as set forth in the above declaration, hereby confirming what-

County 1 Hart County Ky Three Spring po June 3 1856 Dear Sir Mr James Tay for you requested me to note The Date of the In time my mother as Simd the power of attorney So you g think it was the 17 19 of October 55 with witness by J think John Doinan An James his mark not J P Hart County As I gave it to James Taylor South Bar Sumter will Be the number is 6:308 3 february 2 3 1818 3 page 2 66 3 vol 3. For fear i mite not fix it rite I gave all the numbers first number was on the back of her plantation paper 6:308 My mother is well getting my self an family is well Mr Brants An family is well Hoping that kind you find you An yours well rite to me As soon As convenient I like to here from you So all no more if thing is not all rite let me know by letter your friend and obedient servant J. B. Brown

ever my said Attorney may do by virtue of these presents. Declaring this my Power of Attorney to be irrevocable, and hereby revoking all former power or powers of Attorney. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and set my seal this 31 st day of May A. D. 1856.
Test
A. A. Paynter Ebenezer Shaw marks
Martha Snowbridge mark
*** L.S. ***
THE foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first written ; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credit- ble persons; that the claimant is the person who represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in the claim; I further certify that on the day and year last above within, personally appeared before me Martha Snowbridge Subscriber to the above power of Attorney, and acknowledged, the signing, sealing and delivery of the same to be her own voluntary act and deed for the uses therein set forth.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name
R. S. Garrison
STATE OF Kentucky Heart County set
I Henry W. Shuffitt Clerk of the County Court Henry W. Shuffitt in and for said County do hereby certify that R. S. Garrison whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 2 nd day June 1856
H. W. Shuffitt Clerk.

Declaration to
Heathcote Bland, junior
Submarine band
at March 3d: 1855.

STATE OF Kentucky _____ } _____ Hart county _____ }
On the 17th day of May  September 1855 _____ Before the subscribing Justice of Peace, in and for the county _____ and State aforesaid, personally appeared Martha Brownbridge _____ aged 88 _____ years, a resident of Hart county Kentucky _____, who being duly sworn, according to law, declares, that she is the Widow of Job Brownbridge deceased who was a Revolutionary Soldier _____ who was _____ in the Company commanded by Captain _____ in the _____ Regiment of _____ Commanded by _____ in the war _____
That said _____ at _____ _____ on or about the _____ for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said war until _____ _____ and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ which discharge, if ever re- ceived in full or in part and for whose service she has been admitted a Member of the pension list to which she refers
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act of Congress approved March 3d 1855 & further swears that she has never received any Bounty lands under said act or any other act nor has she ever made any applications therefor except the present.
Martha  her  X Brownbridge mark
SWORN to and subscribed before me, the day and year first above written; and I do certify that I have no interest in said Bounty lands or its prosecution; and I do further certify I am personally acquainted with the declarant Martha Brownbridge who is a person of truth and respectability. and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration the date "may" was erased and the date "September" was inserted before signing.
Robert T. Garvin P.H.C.

STATE OF Kentucky } Hardy county }
TO ALL WHOM
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I Martha Froubridge a resident of Hardy county Kentucky State aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Darius Taylor of Simpsonville Scott Kentucky _____
my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Commissioners of Pensions the Bounty Land warrant _____ to which I am entitled under the act approved March 3d 1855 _____
My said Attorney being authorized to sign all necessary papers _____ as fully and amply as I could do if personally present; hereby confirming whatever my said Attorney may do by virtue of these presents: Declaring this my Power of Attorney to be irrevocable.
IN WITNESS, Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and set
my Seal this 17th day of May  September Anno Domini 1855. _____
Martha Froubridge [L.S.] mark
STATE OF Kentucky } Hardy county }
BE IT KNOWN: That on the 17th day of September 1855 _____ Before the subscribing Justice of the peace _____
in and for Hardy county and _____ State aforesaid, personally appeared Martha Froubridge _____ subscriber to the foregoing Power of Attorney, and acknowledged the signing, sealing and delivery of the same to be her _____ own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name. in the foregoing Power of Attorney the date "May" was erased and the date September was inserted before signing Robert H. Carrin J.P.
STATE OF Kentucky } Hardy county }
On the 17th May  September 1855 _____ Before the subscribing Justice of the peace _____ in and for Hardy county and State aforesaid personally appeared John Doman
and Pleasant I Arnett
Residents of Hardy County Kentucky who being duly and separately sworn according to law upon their oaths swear that the within declaration was _____ commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment
return to and subscribe by  Martha Froubridge _____ commanded by  Signed
in their presence and they further state that they believe from appearances and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be John Doman
Pleasant I Arnett

Scanned and acknowledged by Martha Brownridge in my presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Witnesses sign after X
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written. I do certify I am personally acquainted with the affiants who are persons of respectability and credible witnesses. The date "May" in the foregoing affidavit was erased and the date September was inserted before signing.
Magistrate of P. sign after this X
R. T. Garrison J.P.P.C.
STATE OF Kentucky } Karts county }
Henry M. Shuffitt Esquire, Clerk of the Court of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that R. T. Garrison before whom the foregoing Declaration, power of attorney and affidavits were made, was at _____ the date thereof duly appointed and qualified Justice of the peace for the County _____ and State aforesaid and that his _____ signatures thereto are genuine. I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the declarant Martha Brownridge the witnesses and that they are persons of truth and respectability, in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed, and that I have no interest in said County bond or its prosecution
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal of Office this 18th day of May 1855.
H. M. Shuffitt CLK
Clerk

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Job Trowbridge was born the son of David Trowbridge and Lydia Trowbridge his wife and Job their son born in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty four March the 6 th
Martha Trowbridge the wife of Job Trow- bridge was born in the year of our Lord
1728, Nov, 30 th James L. Jackson and born December 14 th 1918
Jane Edgar was born March the 11 1824
BIRTHS.
Sally Trowbridge was born the daughter of Job Trowbridge and of the wife of Job Trowbridge Martha in the year of our Lord April 10 th 1787
David Trowbridge the son of Job Trowbridge and of Martha Trow- bridge his wife was born in the year of our Lord 1789 March 23 rd
Dote Trowbridge the son of Job Trowbridge was born the son of Job Trowbridge and of Martha his wife in the year of our Lord 1791 July 27 th
Joseph Trowbridge was born the son of Job Trowbridge and of Martha his wife in the year of our Lord 1794 July the 21 st

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
James L. Lockman and Louisa Edgar Married the 14 Day of Oct 1831
1 Nov 1856. This is one of the leaves referred to in my deposition of this date Eli Murray

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.
Job Trowbridge Trowbridge was born the son of Job. Trowbridge and of Martha his wife in the year of our Lord 1797 Oct, 24 th
Maryann Trowbridge was born the daughter of Job Trowbridge and of Martha his wife in the year of our Lord 1800 February 16 th
Reuben Trowbridge was born the son of Job Trowbridge and of Martha his wife in the year of our Lord 1803 February 22 nd
Elizabeth Trowbridge was born the daughter of Job Trowbridge and of Martha Trowbridge his wife in the year of our Lord 1805 Sept 25 th
Martha Trowbridge daughter of Job and Martha his wife in the year of our Lord September 25 day of September 1808
David Trowbridge the son of David Trowbridge his daughter was born on the 26 day of February 1814 Thomas Shuffel was born December 18 1820
Joseph Trowbridge Houk was born in September the 30 1830

FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
DEATHS.
Job Trolbridge Departed This Life August 12 1821
David Trolbridge Departed This Life September 10 1813 Son of the above.
This is one of the leaves referred to in my Memorandum of deposition Elias Trolbridge
1 Nov. 1854

Trumbull & Egan de the Camprip M.W. Job Trumbull
for for copy / 1.00

I, Sob Crowbridge of Hart County Kentucky, being separated in body but of sound sense and memory and well knowing according to the course of human events a dissolution of my mortal body must soon take place and wishing to make such disposition and distribution of that earthly estate with which it hath pleased the Almighty Father of the universe to bless me as make and confirm this my last will and testament in manner and form following hereby revoking and annu- lating all others heretofore made by me.
First My will and desire is that so much of my personal estate as shall be sufficient to satisfy and pay my just debts and defray my funeral and expenses shall be reserved by my executors for those purposes.
Secondly I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Martha Crowbridge all my estate both real and personal during her natural life or until such time for the support of herself and my children. Thirdly my will and desire is that if my wife Martha Crowbridge should marry again she shall be entitled to an equal share of my estate with my children to dispose of at her death as she may think proper.
Fourthly My will and desire is that my Daugh- ters Elizabeth and Martha shall each have a horse and saddle as they come of age or when they shall marry.
Fifthly My will and desire is that my Grandson

David Frowbridge shall be taught to read write and common Arithmatick sufficient for the transaction of ordinary business and that the said David Frowbridge shall continue with my wife Martha Frowbridge until he shall attain to the age of 21 years if she should live so long and in case she should not live that long then and in that case he the said David Frowbridge is to be under the direction and guidance of my Executors and if the said David Frowbridge will consent and abide by the provisions made in this my will, My desire is that the said David Frowbridge shall at the death of my wife Martha Frowbridge be entitled to an equal division of my estate but then if the said David Frowbridge does not consent to the provisions made in this my will is that he shall not have one part of my estate and that he shall pay my Executors all lawful charges for raising, educating, breeding and cloathing him from the time of my death until he arrives at full age My will and desire further is that at the death of my wife Martha Frowbridge that all my estate both real and personal that has not been already disposed of shall be equally divided between my following children viz Sally Dora Dole Frowbridge if living if not between the survivors Joseph Frowbridge, David Frowbridge Polly Frowbridge Rebecca Frowbridge Elizabeth Frowbridge Martha Frowbridge and David Frowbridge my grandchildren

son but in case any of them should die in their minority or without heirs of their body their parts to be equally divided between the survivors and provided that David Trowbridge complies with and accepts the provisions made him above as his father and my son David part of my estate if not if is my wish that the whole Trowbridges part of my estate be divided between my surviving children as named above
Lastly I nominate and appoint my trust son Job Trowbridge and son in law James Gagarin executors to this my last will and testament without their being ruled to any security In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11 th day of August 1821
Signature sealed and acknowledged before us
Ephraim Masey William Protzman John Protzman George Forre
Job Trowbridge
Kentucky Hart County Set: I George B. Wera clerk of the county court of the aforesaid county Certify that the within and foregoing last will and testament of Job Trowbridge dec d was on the 3 rd day of September 1821 produced into court and proven by the oaths of Ephraim Masey John Protzman and George Forre the subscribing witnesses thereto to be the act and deed of the said decedent and that they believed him

to be in his perfect mind and memory at the time of signing the same and therefor it was named to be recorded which together with this certificate are truly entered of record in my office given under my hand this 8th day of September 1821
George T. Wood CHB
Absent Just William E. Munford DC

Kentucky Agency, Martha Foxbridge, who has the under of Job, who has an Apostate Wagon Master
Set July 7, 1838 10 month and 20 days since $214:66 per Annum. From March 4, 1836, left two years.
"
J. J. Coombs, Esq., Parent.

610 2 / 3 163
356 6610
240 10.66

Washington Jan 30 th 1858
Com. of Pensions Dear Sir
Inclosed please find a letter from the Hon James Knox. Making inquiry in relation to Colours pensioning money. Will you oblige me by giving the desired information. Please direct your reply to me.
Yours Afft Servt W m H. Kellogg

1744 1745
34.995
160 Acres.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5194
Martha Trowbridge Wid. of Job Trowbridge Wagon Master Rev. L.
Act: Feb. 25/48
Index:—Vol. Me , Page 250
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11727
Kentucky
Martha Crowbridge. widow of Job Crowbridge who died on the 12 August 1821. of _____ in the State of _____ who was a Ass t Wagon Master, commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for 10 Mo s & 22 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 214 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of December 1854 and sent to J. J. Coombs. Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. } G. T. Getty Recorded by _____ Clerk. Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 379.

9380 Kentucky Martha Snowbridge widow of Job , who was an Ass t Wagon Master, in the Revolution,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 214. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of December 1854. and sent to
J. J. Coombs Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 187.

6.308 Kentucky Martha Snowbridge widow of Job, who served in the Revolutionary
war, as an Ass t Wagon Master, inc d to $250.66
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 21 1/4 Dollars 66,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th  day day of December 1854, and sent to
J. J. Coombs Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 266. Vol. 3.
Set J. J. Coombs July 14/5

11727
Kentucky
Martha Strobridge
widow of Job Strobridge who died on the 12 th Aug t 1821.
of in the State of assistant in the commanded by Captain Master of the commanded by in the Revolution New Jersey Inc d from $214.66
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 250 Dollars 66, Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of February 1855 and sent to
to J. Coombe. Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending Present
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.
G. J. Getty
Recorded by Clerk. Book Vol. 1. Page 379

K Kentucky Martha Snowbridge widow of Job.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Asst. Wagon Master.
Increased from $214.66 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 250. Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of February 1848. and sent to
J. J. Coombs. Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 266. Vol. 3.
213733- Ser 249010
80

9380 Kentucky Martha Snowbridge widow of Job who was a ap! Wagon Master in the Revolution Inc d from f 21 H. 66.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 230. Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of February 1835. and sent to
J. J. Coombs. Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book a Vol. 2. Page 187.

6308
Kentucky
Martha Frowbridge, widow of Job
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as an Asst. Wagon Master
Increased from $250.66
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
270 Dollars 66 —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
28 th day of July 1857.
and sent to
J. J. Coombs.
Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 123. Vol. 36.

11727 Kentucky
Martha Trowbridge
widow of Job
who died on the of _____ in the State of who was assistant in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ Master of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for _____
Increased from $250. 66.
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 270. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of July 1857. and sent to,
J. J. Coombs, Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____ Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by _____ Clerk. Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 96

Military Martha Snowbridge widow of Job, who was an Asst. Wagon Master in the Revolution.
Increased from $250.66.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 270 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of July 1857 and sent to
J. J. Coombs. Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 26. Vol. 1 — Page 109.

11727
Kentucky - Martha Frowbridge -
widow of Job - who died on the of _____ in the State of who was a Teamster in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ wagon conductor _____ commanded by _____ of the _____ in the Revolution time for
Increased from $270.66
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 322 Dollars 83 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of August 1857 - and sent to
A. H. Markland Stearns to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Present
( Revolutionary Claim, ) Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by Book _____ Vol. _____
Getty Clerk. Page 96

9580 Kentucky- Martha Frowbridge widow of Job who was a Teamster & Wagon Cond te - in the Revolution
Increased from $270.66 -
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 322 Dollars 83 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Aug t 1857 and sent to
A. H. Markland Present -
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 - Page 109

Set v. Taylor Sept 24/84
2119. 010
Act Mar. 3. '33
See 215733 215733
June 17. '36 34995
Martha Troubridge. wid. Troubridge. -
Kiev. war.
Rev. Act
Reg. Agency.
1/2 Feb 48 - 6308
James Taylor.
Deputy.
S. 6.

I Jo. Frebridge of Morris County in the Eastern Division of New Jersey acknowledge the United States of America to be free Independent & Sovereign States and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or Obedience to George the Third King of Great Britain and I renounce refuse and abjure any Allegiance or Obedience to him And I do Swear that I will to the Utmost of my Power Support, Maintain & Defend the said United States against the said King George the Third his Heirs and Successors and his or their Abettors and Adherents and will serve the United States in the Office of an Assistant Wagon Master which I now hold to the best of my Skill & understanding Jos. Frebridge
Sworn before me this fourteenth day of June 1778. Thos Dyer

Refet in the case of Martha Trowbridge, widow of Job, Hart County and State of Kentucky act July 7, 1838, & subsequent acts
Claim, ( "original" "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This claimants allowance was increased from 270 250 66 to $270 66 (J. J. Coombs atty) on the 28th ultimo by correcting a manifest error in the time of service of Job Trowbridge, as Wagon Conductor -
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Inspection of an original book of Vouchers of the late Timothy Pickering showing that the brigade of Wagoners in which Job Trowbridge served in 1782 were enlisted for one year from Jany 1st, 1782. and this, with the original roll of said Wagoners, dated Decr 9, 1782, and the 2 receipts of Job Trowbridge dated in Sept 1782. now on file in the case, show that he belonged to that corps, and served therein a considerable time.
Advised with the Commissioner, who inspected the papers
Name and residence of Agent The pay of this corps of Teamsters was $10 per month each - }
A. H. Markland
E. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.
Present.
+ Also case of Martha Hannah Hitchcock A.Y. ad. 1848 ad. N. 6. 360.

Debt in the case of Martha Crowbridge, widow of Jos Hart County and State of Kentucky act July 7, 1838 - & subsequent.
Claim, (" original " "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
A manifest mistake was made in computing the duration of service as Wagon Conductor in the increase allowed 2 d Feby 1855. The time was from June 14 th 1778 to July 30 th 79 - and was called 12 mos 16 da's. The present allowance is for the month thus omitted. Certificate returned.
Name and residence of Agent
J. J. Coombs Present
S. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Martha Fontridge widow of John County and State of Kentucky act 5 July 7 1838
Claim, (" original " or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The accompanying brief shows the grounds upon which the case was originally admitted, The increase of 1 month & 24 days is made upon the same character of testimony, (If for increase.) Which Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? Shows him in service up to the time to extend the service 1 month & 24 days.
Name and residence of Agent J. H. Grooms Esq Present
Thomas D. Dugdale Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Martha Frenchidge, widow of Job.
Heart _____ County and State of Kentucky.
act July 7, 1838, 7 th Y rs .
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
In this case the rank and service of Job Frenchidge, who is directly identified as the having been the husband of claimant, are shown by a number of original papers which have remained in her possession since his death. They are deemed conclusive that he acted as Acting Master in fact  fact before the Eastern Division of New Jersey, under Gershon Johnson, D. W. M. G. from June (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
14.1778 to May 6, 1779, exclusive. In all ten months and 22 days. The missing period to 1784 is proven by the production of the Original Family Record, from which it appears that their first child was born on the 10 th of April 1778.
The son has also been examined by the Commission in person, who agrees with me that it should be allowed.
Name and residence of Agent
J. J. Combs, Burst
Examining Clerk.
Code Nels

Washington, Jan. 7, 27 th 1855.
Sir:
Enclosed I have the honor to present additional evidence in support of the claim of Martha Frowbridge, of Ky. widow of Job, for an increase of her pension under act of 1838, and continuing acts.
The claim was allowed a few weeks ago, for service as Assistant Wagon Master, from the 14 th June 1778, to the 6 th May 1779, - 10 months & 22 days. The evidence upon which said allowance was made, evidently did not show either the commencement or the termination of Job Frowbridge's service; but the allowance covered all the time positively proved by the original documents there before the Department.
I now present, however, further original papers relating to his service, which I obtained from the son and Executor of

said Job Trowbridge die, with whom the widow resides. Although most of the dates in the papers now presented are within the time covered by the former allowance, yet there is one paper, of an authentic character, of a somewhat later date, which will be satisfactory proof, I presume, that Job Trowbridge continued in service as late as the 30 th July 1779. I refer to the receipt for one Continental Horse, signed by Joseph Lewis Q.M. and dated said 30 th July, 1779. This evidence adds 1 month & 24 days to the service which has been heretofore allowed, making the whole period of the service proved 12 months & 16 days. I respectfully ask that the pension be increased accordingly.
I have Mrs. T's Certificate under act of 5 th Feb'y. 1848, which I will surrender when advised that a further act will be allowed.
Very respectfully
Rev. S. P. Hildreth Court of Pensions.
Your ob't Servt J. J. Coombs

Payment to be made at
Louisville
by
J. B. Kinkead Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Kentucky
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
214 66 1073.30
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 266 Vol. 3
J. T. Galt Clerk.
214 66 6 1287 96 107 33 1395 29 2146 60 3521 89

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Martha Snowbridge widow of Job Snowbridge who was an assistant Wagon Master in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of two hundred and fourteen, dollars and Sixty Six, 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 Department of the Interior, the twenty sixth day of December. one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
Robert Williams Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. P. Hildreth Commissioner of Pensions.

Martha Crowbridge, widow of Job.
Kentucky - Hart Co.
Act July 7, 1838 & subst. for increase
Admitted
13 M. 16 das P. 6. $270.66 10 M 14 " Teamster 52.17 at the rate of $ 322.83 per annum, from March 4, 1836. excepting 2 years, and deducting former payments at $ 270 \frac{66}{100} per annum.
Certificate payable to the Claimant
Atty A. H. Markland Present

Payment to be made at
Louisville, by
J. B. Kincaid, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Kentucky.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 423. Vol. 76.
H. Getty Clerk.

Ex. C.A.R.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Martha Trowbridge, widow of Job Trowbridge, who was an Assistant Hanger Master, in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Two hundred and Seventy dollars and Sixty Six 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. Deducting former payments at the rate of $250 66 / 100 per annum.
Entered June 10/1852
Given at the Department of the Interior thistwenty eighth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- seven.
D. Thompson
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
W. C. H. Lewis Commissioner of Pensions.

Washington, March 3 1857.
Sir:
I respectfully request a reexamination of the case of Martha Crowbridge of Hyl. widow of Job, under the acts of 1538, &c. A. H. Mackland Esq has additional evidence of service, in the books and papers of Timothy Pickering, Q. M. Genl. which he has promised to exhibit when the case shall come up for examination.
Very respectfully Your obedient S. J. Coombs
Genl. C. Whiting Comm d of Pension

Howbridge

Munfordville Hart Co Ky 4th Aug 1870
Dr Sir
I wish you would send me a statement of the whole amount of money paid to Mrs. Martha Trobridge for pension paid she was on the pension rolls and I suppose at the Louisville Ky Agency way she paid as widow of John Trobridge who was in the war of the revolution. The whole amount of the money paid to her came to the hands of one of her sons who converted it to his own use and she being now dead her other heirs intend to make the son who got the money account for it —
Yrs &c
Mo. Donan

Martha Crowbridge wid. of John Ky 1838-42
Increase to $270 \frac{66}{100}
per annum -
deducting former payts at $250 \frac{66}{100}
Certif. to claimant
Atty J. J. Gann Present
Certif e under 2 nd Feb 1848 returned - see papers.

Washington, July 15 th 1887.
Sir:
I beg leave to call your attention to a manifest mistake in the computation of the pension allowed to Martha Snowbridge of Ky. widow of Job, under the Act of July 7 th 1838, and subsequent acts.
The claim was first allowed, (in December, 1884, for service as Asst. Wagon Master, from June 14. 1778, to May 6 th 1779. — 10 months and 22 days. — $214.66 per annum — (see brief of Col. Niles, on file)
Afterwards, I filed additional documentary evidence, showing that Job Snowbridge was in service to the 30 th of July 1779 — thus establishing an additional term of service of two months and Twenty-four days . The Examiner who acted upon the case, upon this additional evidence, allowed it for an additional term of service of One month and 24 days .
I have no cause to complain of this

mistake, as it is clear that it originated with myself .
In my letter of May 27, 1888, enclosing said additional evidence, I say: "I refer to the receipt for one Continental Horse signed by Joseph Sevis , Q.M. and dated said 30 th July 1779. This evidence adds 1 month & 24 days to the service which has been heretofore allowed , making the whole period of service served , 12 months and 16 days. "
It is perfectly manifest that I fell into the error of one month in my computation of time, and so led the Examiner into the same error. From May 6 th to July 30 th , is 2 months & 24 days , instead of one month & 24 days as I computed it.
I never discovered this error till today, while examining the case with a view to the increase on other grounds.
As this error is patent and manifest I take it for granted that it is only necessary to call your attention to

it, to secure its rectification, whatever may be the result as to the other application for increase on other grounds, now pend- ing.
Very Respectfully,
Your obt servt
J. J. Coombs
Geo. C. Whiting Esq Point of Louisiana

Addison Smith 6+7. Put. att.

Washington, March 19, 1857
I hereby certify that I have in my possession a large mass of books and papers kept by Lieutenant Pickering, Q.M. Genl. during the Revolutionary war; and that among said papers I found the enclosed receipts, signed by Job Trowbridge, marked and dated as follows, viz.
A dated March 9, 1779.
B. " March 29. 1779
C. " dated April 29 th 1779
D " Sept. 19. 1782
E " Sept. 25 1782.
Also, that upon a "Return of Waggoners for 1/2 month, Pay," dated Newburgh, December 9, 1782, and signed by "Thos. Cogswell Will. G." I found the name of "Job Trowbridge," which return was found among said Pickering papers, and is herewith Exhibited.
A. H. Mackland

Washington, Nov. 24 th 1854.
Sir:
Enclosed I have the honor to present the claim of Martha Frawbige of Ky. widow of Col. claiming pension under act of 1838, and containing acts.
The claim is so clearly made out by original official documents, that I do not deem it necessary to make any comments.
I have the honor to be,
Very Resp y . Yours
Obt servt
J. L. Gombly
Hon L. P. Waldo Committee of Pensions

Martha Ironbridge widow of Job. Sky Inc? July 7 1838 8c 12 mo 9168 As well $250 66 per annum from 4 March 1836 except 2 years.
↳ Deducting former payments at $211. 68
sent to J. D. Coombs Esq Present

Payment to be made at
Louisville by
J. B. Kinkead Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Kentucky
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 10 Vol. 3 .
J. B. Gally Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Martha Snowbridge,
widow of the Snowbridge,
who was an Officer Wagon Master, in the revolutionary war,
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of two hundred and fifty
dollars and Sixty-Six 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. Deducting former payments at the rate of
$214 66 / 100 per annum. Given at the Department of the Interior,
this Second day of February
one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
J. H. Bell Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. P. Hildreth Commissioner of Pensions.

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington D.C. Augt 17 1870
From reason given to Mr Penny Backer for not giving this information only on proper authority the letter withheld to another writer Sir,
Yours of 4 th inst is received, requesting information of the Amount paid on account of the pension which was granted to Martha, widow of Job Crowbridge on the rolls of Kentucky - The Vouchers of such payments are on file in the office of the 3 d Auditor. The pension as originally allowed, was dated Dec 26. 1854 under the act of July 7. 1838 at $214. 66 per annum, commencing March 4. 1836 & ending March 3. 1841; then recommencing under acts of March 3. 1843 and June 17. 1844 on the 4 th March 1843 & ending March 3 d 1848; then again recommencing under the act of Feb'y 2. 1848 on the 4 th March 1848 to continue until her remarriage or death
  The amount due to Sept 4. 1854 was . . . . .  $3.541.89    On the 2 d Feb'y 1855 her pension was increased to $250. 66 per annum under the same acts and commencing & ending as there stated (above)  } 719.33    and the amount due March 4. 1855 was . . . . .    The regular pension (250. 66 ) paid from March 4. 1855 to March 4. 1857 was  501.32    On the 28 th July 1857 the pension was again increased to the sum of $270. 66 per annum under the same acts, commencing & ending at same dates as above stated - The Amount due March 4. 1857 was  } 380.-     

On the 10th Aug t 1857 her pension was again increased to the sum of $322, 83 / 100 per annum under the same act, commencing & ending at the same dates as before stated. The sum due Sept 4. 1857 was 1.152.64  From Sept 4. 1857 to Feby 29. 1860 to the date of death was.  (Her payment, made after her decease, was to an administrator) (at 322 83 / 100 ) 804.42  The above are the detailed payments. A shorter road is to reckon the last rate $322, 83 / 100 per annum from March 4. 1836 to Feby 29. 1860 date of death - less the two years from March 4. 1841 to March 3. 1843 - making 21 years 11 months & 27 days and amounting to the sum of $7,099.60 as the amount paid on account of her pension
Respectfully
John Donan Esq Musfordville Hart Co Ky
acty comp n
Ant actually per voucher $6.627
42
(K)

249.010
✓ J. Minot Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D. of C.

D. Elliot Eugene Com d of Pensylvania 3 Sumter So. Co 12 June 1856.
Sir
Enclosed is application of my blunt Muzzle Loaders of Kentucky appearance / the no. of caliber b 308 or b 388 uncertain but I enclose the Bore letter to me / for boom, Land warrant which when issued please enclose to me
Yours respectfully = James Taylor

State of Kentucky Karts county
Personally appeared Joshua Brant Esquire a Resident of Karts county Kentucky, aged about 75 years who being duly sworn according to law upon his oath Swears, that he was acquainted with Job Frowbridge a revolutionary Soldier or reputed to have served the U.S. during that period: That he knew the said Job Frowbridge and Martha Frowbridge lived together as man and wife and were so respected until he died many years ago leaving the said Martha his widow and several children who never again married but continue the widows of the said Job Frowbridge He further Swears he has no interest in the claim of said Widow for services of her said husband in said war or to its prosecution
Joshua Brant
Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of Nov 1854 - I further certify I have no interest in said claim for pension or its pro- secution
A Grooms P.P.M.

5. State of Kentucky  On this 1 st day of November 1854 before me a justice of Bark county  the peace within and for said county personally appeared Eli Murray aged 74 years and Thomas Bunn aged 45 years residents of said county and State and known to me to be persons of credibility who being duly sworn according to law upon their oaths declare that they are personally acquainted with Mrs. Martha Crowbridge, who is now claiming pension as the widow of Job Crowbridge deceased: That they knew the said Job Crowbridge deceased in his life time and that he was respected and believed among his neighbors to have been a Revolutionary Soldier and to have served in New Jersey: That they knew the said Martha Crowbridge to be the widow of the identical Job Crowbridge as old in the Revolution as aforesaid and that she has not again married since his decease but still remains his Widow: They further swear the said Job Crowbridge died in the county and State aforesaid about thirty three years ago / 33 years / : We declare that we have no interest in the Sworn to and subscribed before me the day  claim or its prosecution and year first above written N. Boonch. J.P. & C.      Eli Murray Thomas Bunn

State of Kentucky } ss. Hart County }
Job Trowbridge of said county, makes oath and says, that he is the son and execu- tor of Job Trowbridge dec d , who died in 1821, and also the son of Martha Trowbridge, now a U. S. pensioner. That his father had in his possession, at his death, a large bundle of old papers, which have been in pos- session of this deponent ever since his death, among which papers, so left by his deceased father, he found the papers hereto annexed, - as well as the oaths of office and pay-rolls heretofore sent to the Pension Office in support of said Martha Trowbridge's pension claim. Sworn to and subscribed by Job Trowbridge this 17 th January 1858, before me Jell Buchanan J.P.
State of Kentucky Hart County Set
I Henry M. Shuffit Clerk of the County Court for said county do certify that J. M. Buchanan whose signature appears as attesting the foregoing affidavit is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace

in and for Heart County duly Commissioned and qualified as such; that his signature is genuine; and that his official acts are entitled to full faith & credit
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court dated at Munfordville this 17 th Day of Jany 1855
Henry M. Shaffit C.R.
A number of old receipts & papers were attached to this paper, and attached by me and sewn bound from h. to the index for the more convenient examination,
Done this 27 th Day of Jany 1855
A. M. Goss

Martha Snowbridge wid of Job -
His. Act 1838 re original !
J. V. Coombs Atty,

State of Kentucky } Personally appeared Job Crowbridge aged 58 years I Cart county } a Native of Kentucky and resident of 14 yrs county in said State since he was 8 months old who being duly sworn according to law upon his oath swears he is the Son and fifth child of the late Job Crowbridge late of said county and Martha Crowbridge his widow - That his said father was a native of New Jersey - born in 1754 - volun- teered in defence of American Independence at an early period of its commencement and served during its continuance; that he married Martha Doty daughter of Hezekiah Doty a Revolutionary Soldier in the the year 1785 or 1786. as he believes from record of his own age and that of his Sisters and Brothers made by Chapman Lobb many years ago in the Family Bible: That his father died 12th August 1821. leaving the said Martha his widow and Seven surviving Children five of whom now survive: that his said Mother has not since married but continues the widow of his said father - That he is the qualified Executor under the last Will and Testament of his father a copy of which | authenticated | accompanies this which independent of other records satisfies him of the time of his fathers death: That he has had frequent conversations with his father in relation to his Services in the Revy war and that he believes that he not only served in the capacity of an assistant Wagon master but had actually been in Battle as a private Soldier Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 3 Job Crowbridge 1st day of November 1854 - A. Goochly. P.P.H.C.

State of Kentucky } Personally appeared Eli Murray Esq aged about Hart county } 74 years resident of Hart county who being duly sworn according to law on his oath swears that the annexed or attached two leaves as signed with my name were cut out of the family Bible of Mrs Martha Frombridge widow of Job Frombridge deceased a Revolutionary Soldier. That the writing or Record of births is in the hand writing of Chapman Cobb excepting that which is inscribed with blue ink. That the deponent has seen Chapman Cobb since and is familiarly acquainted with his previous life. That the de- -ponent has been intimately acquainted with Job & Martha Frombridge for upwards of 50 / fifty / years and believes the ages as recorded to be correct until her death and was still acquainted with his widow Sworn to and subscribed before me this } Eli Murray 1st day of November 1854 } A. Boonville J.P. Hart Co

State of Kentucky Harts county S.S.
It is hereby certified that evidence has been presented to prove and did prove to the satisfaction of the County Court of Harts, State of Kentucky now in Session by documentary testimony accompanying this and Joshua Brent, Eli Murray and Thomas Bunnell and Job Crowbridge whose affidavits are purged that Martha Crowbridge of said County who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration is the lawful widow of Job Crowbridge deceased late of Harts county, having been married about the year 1785 or 1786 who is reputed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier and to have died upwards of thirty years ago leaving the said Martha Crowbridge his widow and seven surviving children two of whom are since dead, and that she has not again married, but still remains his widow. It is further certified that H. Coombs Esquire before whom the foregoing power of attorney and affidavits were made was at the date thereof a duly appointed and qualified Justice of the Peace for Harts County and that his signatures thereto are genuine. It is also certified by the undersigned that the witnesses Joshua Brent, Eli Murray - Thomas Bunnell and Job Crowbridge are personally known to him and that they are persons of respectability and truth in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be given.
The undersigned moreover certifies he has
No

no interest in the previous claims or its prosecution
In testimony whereof the clerk of said court has hereunto set his hand and affixed the seal of said court this 5 th day of November 1854.
Henry M. Shuffitt
Mr. ... for ...

Hunfordville Hart County Ky 27th August 1834
Dear Sir
There is a very old lady in this county named Drobridge who is intitled to a pension for her husband's services in the revolutionary war her husband was named Job Drobridge and as he has been dead for a long time I am not sufficiently informed as to the facts of his service to set them out in an application for his widow's pension and I do not know by whom they can be proven. I wish to know whether there is any record of his service and if there is whether that will be sufficient evidence upon proof of his widow's identity to authorize her to draw. He never drew any pension in his life time - and the reason given by his widow is that (as she understood him to say) was that he did not need it and that he would have been required to make oaths of some kind that he was in indigent circumstances and as he did not need it and the amt to which he was intitled was not any great sum no application was ever made by him for  when he died and left his widow in good circumstances and she has never until within a few years past had any necessity for the money and in respect to a most singular request of her husband she has never made any application

Her condition is now such that she deserves to draw the pension If she is entitled to it - it appears from some very ancient looking papers in her possession left by her husband that he was a Teamster or waggon master and belonged the troops from the province of New Jersey - I do not know much about the pension laws - and do not know whether pensions were given to Teamsters as well as soldiers - I wish you will have the kindness to write to me on the subject whether the rolls of all the soldiers in the revolutionary war from New Jersey are in your office and if so whether you find the name of Job Probridge (sometimes called Strobridge) whether you have in your office a list of all the revolutionary soldiers in N.J. that draw or have drawn pensions if so you will find the names of William Leonard and John Edgar both now dead who were revolutionary soldiers and drew pensions and they proved their service by said Job Probridge if you find his affidavit among the papers of their application it may give some clue to said Probridge service if you find his affidavit please send me copy of it I have no doubt from information of some of the oldest inhabitants that she is entitled to a pension she is the Oldest woman in this County - by writing me on this subject you will very much oblige Yrs &c M c Donan Com r of Pensions

L.S. W. 5194 Trowbridge job.
A mutilated account book, 2 orders to pay, 10 receipts.
A payroll of Job Trowbridge's wagon brigade for Dec. 17/78; A payroll of the wagon Dept. under Gershon Johnson D.Q.M. Lt. from last of July to Dec 1, 1778.
These papers have been removed from this case and sent to the War Dept. Jan. 16. 1913

This day Job Crowbridge personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for Hart County and State of Kentucky and made Oath That the old papers which has been delivered to James Taylor and which belonged to Job Crowbridge Due to W th the old Oath of Allegiance also all his Rolls and other papers was always in my possession possession and never was out of his possession during his life and since his death they have been in my possession & never have been out of my possession untill delivered to said James Taylor. given under my hand this the 15 th day of December 1854.
A. Boonb. J.P. A.C.

Towbridge Road NO 14 584

Trowbridge, Job NJ W5194

Minisink February 25 th 1802
Dear Brother and Sister I received your letter Dated August 27 th 1801 and we are glad to hear that you are all well and that you liked the country very well according to your desire I inform you that Father Doty is dead and Reuben is dead but we do not suppose that he was poisoned and our step Mother is likewise dead Father Doty died in Nov. 1798 and we lost three children the Month before with the same disorder, the Dysentery the names of our children were Anna, John, and one we have five children now alive and they with us are in good health at present Pleased be god for his mercies to ward us Martha is married to Oliver Walling our first child Mary, Sarah, Phebe, and Merziah, the names of the rest of the children we should be glad to see you here there is a small Legacy due to you if it is not removed away Joseph has been trying and has not quit yet but he has lost as yet and we expect he will lose the case he has notes to the amount of one hundred pounds we wish you to write by the mail to know when you will come here and to write every thing with you I am at present all well at present we wish to be remembered to all enquiring friends we remain your loving Brother and sister untill Death parts us
To Job Trowbridge & Mother Trowbridge
Cotten Mather & Sarah Mather