Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45,480, Alexander Young, Continental (N.Y.)

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Continental (N.Y.) Young Alexander
S. 45,480
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against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and longer, to wit, for the term and in the manner stated in the declaration of the said Applicant; and that he is fairly and justly entitled to the benefit of the Act aforesaid. Therefore, I do hereby certify and recommend the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, as before set forth, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the said Court, the day and year first above written.
Young, Alexander Conf. (N.Y.) 545480

To the Honorable James Emott First
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Dutchess which is a Court of Record of the State of New York
The Declaration under oath of Alexander Young formerly a soldier engaged in the Service of the United States, during the Revolutionary War, and now a Citizen of the United States, and resident of the town of Clinton in Dutchess County and State of New York
Respectfully Showeth, that the said Alexander Young on or about the month of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven enlisted in a company of Artillery in the American service commanded by Captain Andrew Moody in a regiment commanded by Colonel Lamb for the term of three years that he served as a private soldier in the said com- pany of Artillery under his said enlistment the full term of his said enlistment and until he was discharged at West Point on or about the month of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty that his discharge is lost but when or where he does not recollect
And this Declaration further representeth that the said Alexander Young is now a Citizen of the United States, and residing in Clinton aforesaid,

and is by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support; and that he has never received any pension from the government of the United States
Therefore he conceives himself entitled to the benefit of the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," approved, March 18, 1818, and requests that your Honor will examine into the truths of the matters aforesaid, certify and transmit the testimony in this case, and the proceedings had thereon to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War, to the end that such relief may be had in the premises, as is by law in such case provided. And in support of the facts above set forth, he refers to the affidavit of himself and of James Baremore hereafter set forth.
Dated, the 22 nd day of April 1818
Alexander Young
County of Dutchess ss. Alexander Young being duly sworn says, that the matters by him set forth in the foregoing Declaration, are in all respects just and true.
Sworn the 20 th day of April 1818 before me
JAMES M. [unclear]
State of New York Dutchess County ss. James Baremore of Poughkeepsie in said County being sworn says that he has known the above named Alexander Young between twenty and thirty years. that from the uniform declarations of the said Alexander, and from the conversation the deponent has had with Ebenezer Mott late of the town of Washington in said County deceased, the deponent has no doubt that the said Alexander has served in the American army in the revolutionary war.
Sworn this 23 rd day of April 1818 before me
JAMES BAREMORE

State of New York } ss. Be it Remembered, That on the seventh day County of Dutchess } of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me, James Emott First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Dutchess which is a Court of Record of the State of New York personally appeared the aforesaid Alexander Forster Applicant, for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war, and made oath as is stated in the paper hereto annexed and also produced James Barenore , who also made oath as afore- said.
Whereupon I being satisfied that the said Applicant did serve in the Army of the United States, on the Continental Establishment, in the Revolutionary War , against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and longer, to wit, for the term and in the manner stated in the declaration of the said Applicant; and that he is fairly and justly entitled to the benefit of the Act aforesaid.
Therefore, I do hereby Certify and transmit the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, as before set forth, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the said Court, the day and year last above written.
James Emott
I Jacob Van Klief , Clerk of the County of Dutchess , in the State of New York do hereby certify that James Emott before whom the said Affidavits were taken was at the time of taking the same Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County acting under the authority of this State and that the above is his signature. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County the 23 d day of April 1818 Jacob Van Klief

2900.
New York.
Alexander Young, Capt Moody private, 4 New York line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of -8- Dollars per month, to commence on the 23 d of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d of Sept r 1818 and sent to James Elliott Esq Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 1/2 mo. 12/30 35.20 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Mar. 1819. 48.00
$83.20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 Lears
Clinton L. Mitchell
Date of death not on AB

I Alexander Young of the town of Genoa, in the county of Cayuga, and State of New York, formerly of the county of Dutchess in the state aforesaid; Do hereby solemnly swear; That, on the 18 th day of March 1818, I was in the possession of, and owned the following named property, in the town of Clinton in the aforesaid county of Dutchess, viz.
Ten acres of land, on which were a dwelling house and a wove Shop.
One loom, together with the necessary apparatus for the same. 10 kitchen chairs, 2 cherry tables, & 2 spinning wheels. 2 feather beds, and bedding for the same. 6 barrels, 1 churn, 1 wash tub, & 2 pitch forks. 1 rake, 1 trap kettle, 1 pot, 1 dish kettle & 1 tea kettle. 1 frying pan, 1 spider, 1 shovel & 1 fir. Dongs. 1 pair tongs and irons. 6 knives & 6 forks. 2 Chests, & 2 Cows. 5 meal bags, & 10 fowls, 1 swine, 1 axe, 1 locking Glass & 1 Corn hoe.
My wife has been afflicted with ulcers, and in a debilitated state of health for the term of eighteen years: during the principal part of which term she has been under the Physician's care, at a very heavy expense: during which affliction, I was under the necessity of selling a part of the above-named property, viz. the 10 fowls, one cow, & four of the meal bags, to assist in defraying the said expenses.
Being deeply involved in debt, and unable to give my Creditors satisfaction, my remaining property (except what is enumerated in my schedule) was sold by virtue of execution, at Sheriff's sale, which did but in part satisfy my debts, the balance is now due. (Over)

The reason I did not exhibit a schedule of my property to the war office prior to the 1 st of March 1823. was; That while in possession of my property, as before named, I did not suppose myself entitled, according to the laws of the United States, and its construction by the Attorney General; But when stripped of my remaining substance, I became destitute of a home, & was compelled to seek another place of residence; and being destitute of a Dollar to help myself with, I was compelled to defer my application for a continuation of my pension, until I was so fortunate as to find a friend who was willing to aid me in my endeavor to make the attempt.
In presence of { Henry Miller { M c Whirter {
Alexander his Young mark
Sworn to by Alex r Young the 21 st day of Sept r . 1824 in open court G. R. Throop Clerk

I George B. Throop, Clerk of the county of Cayuga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Statement, was sworn to by Alexander Reising  Reising therein mentioned, before the court of common pleas for the County aforesaid, while the said court was in session. In witness whereof I have here- unto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the County aforesaid, at Auburn this Twenty first day of September 1824
Geo B. Throop Clerk

Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
AWF/eel
June 7, 1929
John A. Reynolds 608 Lincoln Street Wayne, Nebraska
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.45480, it appears that Alexander Young enlisted in the State of New York, in April, 1777, and was a private in Captain Andrew Moodie's Company, Colonel John Lamb's Regiment of Artillery, was taken prisoner in October following, held one year and then returned to his company at White Plains, and served until April, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 23, 1818, at which time he was living in Clinton, Dutchess County, New York.
In 1824, he was living in Genoa, Cayuga County, New York, and stated that he was sixty-seven years of age and referred to his wife, her name and age not given.
There are no further family data.
The above noted Alexander Young is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this

bureau, who served with the New York Troops or was pensioned while residing in that state.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

45480
Rev INVALID.
File No. 45-480
Alexander Young Pris. Rev. War
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index: —Vol. 3 , Page 596
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923 June 7. H. H. A. to John A. Reynolds Esq. 1938 June 6. H. H. to Clifford M. Young (Rev. John A. Reynolds Esq.) B

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Alexander Young,
Rec d 8 July 1824
first schedule —
Yrs. &c.
Hon. J. C. B. [unclear]
Var.
Secy
Secy June 25 th

Locke Cayuga Co. N.Y. June 18 th 1824
Honorable Sir,
I herewith enclose the schedule and declaration of Alexander Young, a prisoner, whose prayer is to be continued on the Prison list roll; his circumstances at present, are truly melancholy; Please to have the goodness to give us an early examination as possible, & forward your communication to this place - Your most Obt. Servant
Jesse Millard P. Master Locke
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Sec. of War

June 6, 1938
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Mr. Clifford M. Young 36 Oneida Terrace Albany, New York
Alexander Young, S. 45480 Barney Young, W. 22715 BA-J/MHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of approximately one hundred soldiers of the Revolutionary War, with the surname Young of New York State.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request which requires such an amount of time and research, no matter how great the desire to do so.
To aid you in some degree, the Revolutionary War records, which are composed of claims for pension and bounty land, have been searched and no claims for pension or bounty land found based upon service in that war of any of the following who rendered service in the New York troops: Abraham Young, Andrew Young, Daniel Young, David Young, Ebenezer Young, Isaac Young, Mathias Young, Philip Young, Thomas Young or William Young, nor claim for pension or bounty land based upon service in that war of any Adam, Andreas, Christ, Calvin, Frederick, Fred, Jost, Ludwick, Lutwig, Lodewick, Manuel, Nicholas, Seth or Zacharias Young.
The record of the only Alexander Young and that of the only Barney Young who served in the New York troops are furnished you herewith.
It will interest you, perhaps, to know that provision has been made by law for persons to examine and collect data from Revolutionary War pension and bounty land records, and that you, or some reliable person designated by you, may examine the claims of the remainder of those soldiers included in your request and which, for the reason given above, are omitted from this reply. This is the usual procedure in matters of extensive research.
Every courtesy will be extended the person who may call to engage in the research. The Revolutionary War pension and bounty land records

are located at present in Room 1851, Wing 8, Navy Building, 19th and Constitution Avenue, N. W.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

June 6, 1938
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Mr. Clifford M. Young 36 Oneida Terrace Albany, New York
Alexander Young, S. 45480 Barney Young, W. 22715 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
The records of Alexander Young and Barney Young, soldiers of the Revolutionary War, are furnished you as follow:
ALEXANDER YOUNG S. 45480
The data which follow in regard to Alexander Young were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 45480, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Alexander Young are not shown.
Alexander Young enlisted in the State of New York in April, 1777, served as private in Captain Andrew Moodie's company, Colonel John Lamb's Regiment of Artillery, was taken prisoner October 6, 1777, held for nearly a year then released and returned to his company at White Plains and was discharged in April, 1780.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed April 23, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Clinton, Dutchess County, New York.
In 1824, Alexander Young was residing in Genoa, Cayuga County, New York, aged sixty-seven years. At that time he referred to his wife but did not give her name or age, nor make any reference to children.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of

this soldier, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Alexander Young, certificate #2900, issued September 23, 1818, rate $8 per month, commenced April 23, 1818, Act 18 th March, 1818, New York Agency.
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BARNEY YOUNG W. 22715
You are furnished herein the record of Barney Young as found in pension claim, W. 22715, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Barney, also known as Barent Young are not shown.
Barney Young enlisted at Albany, New York, in the year that Colonel Brown was killed at Stone Arabia, served as private in Captain Peter B. Tearse's and Fonda's company, Colonel Willett's New York regiment, stationed at Fort Plain, Stone Arabia and Fort Herkimer engaged in scouting, and was discharged after having served a tour of nine months. He enlisted April 30, 1782, served as private in Captain Peter B. Tearse's company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York regiment, and was discharged the first of January, following, then returned to the home of his sister in Albany, her name not stated. Other sisters were referred to but no names designated.
Pension was allowed on account of the service of Barney Young on an application executed February 5, 1839, at which time he was a resident of German Flats, Herkimer County, New York. He died June 9, 1842.
Barney Young married June 14, 1785, in Albany, New York, Elizabeth or Betsey Rankins or Rykins who was born in March, 1763. After their marriage they resided about two years in said Albany then moved to Herkimer County, New York, where they continued to reside with the exception of a few years spent in Montgomery County, New York.
Elizabeth Young, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed June 8, 1843, at which time she was a resident of German Flats, Herkimer County, New York, where she was still living in 1845. In 1848, she was a resident of Dambe, Herkimer County, New York.
Barney Young and his wife, Elizabeth, had twelve children, ten of whom were still living in 1843. The only names of children designated were those of John Young, the oldest, who was born April 24, 1786, and baptized May 13, 1786, in the Dutch Reformed Church of Albany, New York, and in 1839 was living in German Flats, New York, and Michael Young, born December 4, 1789.

A copy of the church register of baptisms of the Dutch Reformed Church of Albany showed the names John and Delia Young with no explanation of their relationship to the family of Barney and Elizabeth Young.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of soldier's widow, Elizabeth, you should write to the same official as in the other case, and furnish the following data: Elizabeth Young, widow of Barney Young, certificate #4364, issued March 16, 1849, rate $27.52 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act February 2, 1848, New York (Albany) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

JOHN A. REYNOLDS 608 LINCOLN STREET WAYNE, NEBRASKA
January 14, 1929.
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions., War Section.
Will you kindly give me the record of application for pension of Alexander Young, of Westchester County New York, for Revolutionary service. Thanking you, I am,
Very truly,
John A. Reynolds

Locke Sept. 24 th
Mr E.
Free. Recd. Nov. 2. 5 Dec. 1824.
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War
Washington City

Locke, Cayuga Co. N.Y. Sept 24. 1824
Hon. Sir,
In obedience to your instructions, I herewith enclose Mr. Alexander Young's affidavit, of the facts required in your communication of the 9 th July last, hoping it may prove satisfactory, & -merit the favor of an early attention in the wish of Your humble Servant
Jessi Millard

Suspended -
See letter of the 9 th July 1824 to S r J. Millerd, Esq r
Locke
See letter See return within, re 5 Oct 1824 - see letter 16 Oct. 1824 to J. Millerd

Alexander Young.
March 1819

At a Court of Common pleas held at the Court House in the Village and town of Auburn in and for the County of Onondaga on Monday the 17th day of May 1824
Present The Honorable Gershon Powers first Judge. Peleah Gallup & E Daniel Gannett Judges.
Onondaga County ss. Be it remembered that on the Seventh (7th) day of May in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty four personally appeared in the Court of Common Pleas in open Court the said Court being a Court of record for the County aforesaid, Alexander Young, aged Sixty Seven Years, resident in the town of Seneca in the County aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: He enlisted under Captain Andrew Moody in Colonel John Lamb's Regiment of Artillery in the State of New York April A.D. 1777. was taken prisoner on the 16th day of October following and remained so nearly One Year. After he was liberated he returned to his Company at the White Plains and served three Years and that his original declaration is dated the twenty third day of April One thousand eight hundred and eighteen and that his Pension Certificate is N o . And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of An act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War - passed on the 18th day of March One thousand eight hundred and eighteen."

and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contra- or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed to wit:
  Five Weavers reeds with the Harness for the same, worth $6.00   Two Shuttles .75   One Raddle 62 1/2   One Chest 1.25   One Coverlet 1.25   One Bible 5.00   $14 87 1/2 
his Alexander X Young mark. Sworn in open Court this 17th day of May A.D. 1874 before me Geo. B. Throop Clerk
I George B. Throop Clerk of the County of Cayuga and of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fourteen Dollars & Eighty Seven & One half cents. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this Seventeenth day of May in the Year of our Lord One thou- sand Eight hundred & seventy four. Geo. B. Throop Clerk