Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,121, Uriah Weeks, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Weeks, Uriah Susannah
NUMBER _____
W. 20.121
CONTENTS

375 New York Albany Susannah Wells widow of Uriah Wells Maf who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private increased from 80 per an
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. First July
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Jany 1851 and sent to
H. Hubbard Norwich New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 242 Vol. 4 2 Feb

16,390 R
Massachusetts
Uriah Weeks
of Nantucket in the state of Mass ts who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel H. Jackson of the Mass ts line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass ts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29. of October 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 of Jan y 1820 and sent to Hon. S. C. D. Allen House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Jan y 1820 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March 1820  33. 80 4 mo 1/31  $ 33.80
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Application sent to Elizah Weeks Esq. 26 July 1820 Respectfully J. H.

4233 5000 6083 In the matter of Susanna Weeks under the act of 1838
Married 12 June 1788 Husband died 17 Dec 1831
W. V. Johnson " " Agent. Home Oneida Co. N.Y.
Col. M. Jackson } Miss Linn Capt. Root }
Admitted Private 2 years
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"Marriage solemnised by Rev. Mr. Newton."
"June twelfth seven hundred eighty eight Niah Weeks & Susanna Wood."
"The foregoing list was rec d . April 2 d twenty seventh seventeen hundred eighty nine!"
"J. Smead T. Clark."
I certify that the above is a true copy of the records with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record, in fair legible figures as follows "June 12 th 1788"
attest Hooker Seavitt } Clerk of the town of Greenfield.
I Hooker Seavitt above named depose and say, that I held the office of town clerk, in the town of Greenfield in the county of Franklin and State of Massachusetts, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town of Greenfield, with the exception above named as certified by me
Hooker Seavitt } Clerk of the town of Greenfield aforesaid.
Sworn and subscribe to this twenty third day of February A. D. 1839.
Before me.
Almon Brainard Just. of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Almon Brainard Esq. is a justice of the Peace in and for said county; and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at Greenfield this twenty third day of February A. D. 1839
E. Alvord Clerk

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of the 4th July 1836
State of New York, } ss. County of Oneida. }
On this tenth day of June 1839 - personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, of said county, Isabella Weeks , a resident of Bonner in the county of aforesaid, aged 69 years, who being first duly sworn according to the law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1836: That she is the widow of Uriah Weeks who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, under the act of 1818 - that he resided at Northfield, in the County of Franklin Mass while he drew his pension - and that his pension was paid at the Pension agency Boston, Mass -
She further declares that she was married to the said Uriah Weeks at Greenfield Mass , on the tenth day of June in the year seventeen hundred and eighty eight ; that her husband, the aforesaid Uriah Weeks died on the nineteenth day of December 1831 at Northfield and that she had remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto annexed. That her maiden name was Isabella
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before.
"light" on erasure.
Woods. and that she was married by the Rev. Mr. Newton, a certificate of which marriage is hereto annexed. The marriage took place 12. June 1788
J. Dean Clerk.
Isabella Weeks (Mark)

State of New York Oneida County
John Wake of Brownville in the said County of Oneida, being duly sworn deposes, and says, that he is well acquainted with Sarah Weeks , within named - That she is the widow of Uriah Weeks , who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and who died on or about the 19 th day of December 1838 at Northfield in the State of Massachusetts that she now resides in Brownville in the County of Oneida, and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband - and still does remain a widow
Sworn in open court this 10 th June 1839 the said John Weeks is a man of credibility truth & veracity
John Weeks James Dean
Clerk's office Oneida County
I James Dean Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that the above proceedings were this day had in open court Witness my hand and seal of office This 10 th day of June 1839
James Dean, Clerk.

16,391
Uriah Weeks
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March 10 th 1820.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
FRANKLIN ss.
At a Special Session of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Western Circuit, began and holden at Greenfield, within and for the County of Franklin, on Monday the tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty, et de die in diem to the fifteenth day of the same month.
P ERSONALLY appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Franklin, established as such by the Constitution and Laws of said Commonwealth, Uriah Weeks aged sixty years, resident in Northfield
in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:
I entered the service in the month of January A.D. 1777, for the term of three years, in the command of Capt. James Keith, in Col. Michael Jackson's regiment, in the Mass. line and served in the same until my enlistment had expired and was discharged, at West Point.
My certificate is dated January 26. 1820, the pension to commence October 29. 1819, and is numbered 16.391
I am by occupation a labourer and am disabled from pursuing it by a troublesome break, also very lame by reason of a broken thigh.
My family consists of myself and wife Susanna aged fifty who is feeble; and my children Uriah aged twelve, and John aged nine, all whom are entirely dependent on me for their support,

and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled " An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Uriah Weeks
Sworn to and declared, on the tenth day of July A. D. 1820, before the said Court.
Attest, E. Alvord CLERK.
I ELIJAH ALVORD, Clerk of the aforesaid Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath 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 nine dollars and ten cents
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fifteenth day of July, 1820.
E. Alvord CLERK.

Schedule of the estate of Uriah Weeks of North- field in the County of Franklin & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of May 1. 1820
  Tea kettle and spider - - - - - 0.87   Pot 4/ - Shovel & Tongs 8/ - - - - - 2.00   Tin pan & coffee pot 1/6 - boards 8/ - chest 3/ - - - - - ,87   One old axe & another partly worn - - - - - 1.17   Old chest 3/ - 3 wooden trays 1/6 - - - - - ,75   2 old wheels 1/6 - - - - - ,25   Small Basket 2/ - 5 Chairs 5/ - - - - - 1.17   Two Tables 6/ - - - - - 1.00   Small fork 12 cents - - - - - ,12   Sythe & snath - - - - - 1.00   $9.10 
Uriah Weeks

Uriah Weeks -
Free care.
admitted on Race
Ent 15. Jan. 1777
Disch 13 " 1780
Private
Mr Allen of Mep.

I Uriah Weeks of Warwick in the County of Franklin & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Do testify & state that I served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as follows, In January 1777. I enlisted for three years into Cap t James Keith's company in Col o Michael Jackson's regiment, Mass ts Line. Had the promise of a Sargeants birth, took enlisting order & enlisted a number of soldiers, On joining the army in April following received a Warrant as Orderly Sargeant - served the whole of said time faithfully & on the first of January 1780, was honorably discharged at West point, a number of years ago I gave my discharge to a person to get some arrearages of pay, I have never been able to get it since, And by reason of my reduced circum- stances in life, stand in need of assistance from my Country for support. — Uriah Weeks
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss:
Be it known, that on the twenty ninth day of October A D one thousand eight hundred & nineteen, before me Joshua Green Justice of the Court of Sessions in & for the County of Franklin in the Western Cir- cuit of this Commonwealth, came Uriah Weeks above named, & made Oath to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed, Joshua Green J. C. S. C. F. —

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. —
I the subscriber Justice of the Court of Sessions in & for the County of Franklin in the Western Circuit of this Commonwealth, Do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named Uriah Weeks is in reduced circumstances, & stands in need of assistance from his Country for support, & that he served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy as he has stated in the foregoing declaration, & which I now transmit to the Secretary for the Department of War, Given under my hand & sealed with the Seal of the Court aforesaid, this 29 th day of October A D . 1819. — Joshua Green J. P. C. S. C. F. —

DECLARATION ACT, 1843.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ONEIDA COUNTY,
On this Eleventh day of May 1843, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, personally appeared Susannah Weeks a resident of the town of Brownville in said county, aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March 1843, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Isaac Weeks who was a Revolutionary Soldier and Pensioner of the United States, and a statement of whom being confirmed at the Pension Office Washington that he served in Capt. Kellogg's company Colonel Michael Gail's regiment of the Massachusetts line of regular troops as an orderly sergeant for three years & he died on the 19th of Dec 1831 at Northfield Franklin county state of Massachusetts
and that she received under the Act of July 7th, 1838, a Pension of eighty dollars per annum; She further declares that she remains a Widow, and has done so ever since the death of her husband.
Susannah Weeks mark
I hereby certify that the said Susannah Weeks made her mark because as she says she never learned to write Samuel Hough Justice
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ONEIDA COUNTY,
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Susannah Weeks and know her to be the person described in the above declaration, and who was a Pensioner under the Act of July 7th, 1838.
Samuel Hough, JUSTICE.
I H. Sheldon Root CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF Oneida do hereby certify that Samuel Hough was on the date of the above certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 25 th day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-three. H. Sheldon Root (Clk) Rev. F. Kirtland Secy

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of 2 nd of February 1848 entitled An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the revolution State of New York
Onida County } On this 7 th day of August 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the State and county aforesaid Susanna Weeks a resident of the town of Boonville in the county of Onida and State of New York aged Seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd of February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of the late Uriah Weeks who was an orderly sergeant in Capt. James Keith's company, Colonel Michael Jackson's regiment of the Massachusetts line of regular troops who enlisted for and actually served three years and was honorably discharged. (for further proof see pension roll at Washington) and that she now resides in the town of Boonville county of Onida and State of New York and has resided there for the last thirteen years and previous thereto she resided in the town of Bernardston in the county of Franklin and State of Massachusetts and that she has received under the act of 17 th of June 1844 the sum of Eighty dollars per annum. And she further declares that is a widow and has continued to be so since the death of her husband the late Uriah Weeks which took place on the 19 th of December 1831 at Northfield in the county of Franklin and State of Massachusetts. Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace of the town of Benson in the State and county above mentioned this 7 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty eight
Susanna Weeks Calib. Stone Justice of peace
I hereby certify that the said Susanna Weeks personally made her mark because she says she never learnt to write
Calib. Stone Justice of peace
I hereby certify that the above named Susanna Weeks is personally known to me and that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of 17 th of June 1844
Calib. Stone Justice of peace

State of New York.
Clerks Office of Oneida County.
I, Patrick Mahon Clerk of the said County certify, that Caleb Stevens Esquire, was on the 7 th day of August 1840 a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Oneida duly elected and authorized to act as such, and that the signatures on the opposite side purporting to be those of the said Justice are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Official Seal and subscribed my name this 10 th day of August A.D. 1840.
Patrick Mahon Clerk for James Edgar Dep y : Clerk.
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admitted
John Skeels admr Creek N.Y.

Two to pgb (per an ded y p 80: cony 1 July 1848,
H. Hubbard, Esq Norwich N21

State of New York } Oneida County } }
On this ninth day of November, one thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty, before me, Abel E Chandler, a Justice of the Peace, in and for Said County, personally appeared Susanna Weeks and made oath in due form of law, that she is the Widow of Uriah Weeks, who was a Revolutionary pensioner; that she is now on the roll of the Albany Agency at the rate of Eighty Dollars per Annum; that she believes herself entitled to an increase of pension, and asks whatever may be found due her under any of the acts, and resolutions, which are applicable to her case,
Subscribed and sworn } before me this ninth } day of November 1850. }
her Susanna X Weeks mark
A. E. Chandler Justice of the peace, of Oneida Co., N.Y.

State of New York, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE, ONEIDA COUNTY, } I, ALEXANDER RAE, Clerk of the said County, Do CERTIFY, That
A E Chaudhri whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the peace for said County, dwelling in said County, and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the Certificate of said proof or acknowledgment, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this 19 th day of December 1850
Alexander Rae Clerk.

326 J.M. One Colo. To the Hon. J. L. Edwards 18 Comm. of Pensions City of Washington Mum NY Aug 11 th
4- Early CS J. M. [?]

Alder Creek August 7 th 1848
To the Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of pensions City of Washington. Dear Sir enclosed I send the declaration of Susanna Weeks which you are respectfully requested to notice and examine as soon as convenient after the receipt of it and forward all papers and communications connected with the same to the subscriber at Alder Creek Oneida county N.Y. Yours respectfully John Weeks
I was not aware by the reading of the bill of 2 nd February 1848 granting the pension on the rules and regulations prescribed by your department that there had be any paper forwarded to the pension department at Washington by those widows who have drawn a pension under the act of 1847 and other previous acts until I was informed so by the Hon Geo. M. Philips pension agent at Washington or I should have forwarded them before
John Weeks

1565 Broonville N.Y. May 27. 1843.
John Weeks Enc. declaration of Susanna Weeks for a pension under act of 1823.
W.B. Severy Esq. Pension Office
NY Mar 3 d . 1843, Mrs. Weeks,

May 27 th 1843. Coonville
To the Honorable secretary of War
Dear Sir- if the enclosed declaration comes within the sphere of your official duties please give it the necessary attention soon as convenient & if not please transfer it to its proper department & much oblige your most obedient servant. All returns addressed to the subscriber at Alder Creek post office oneida county state of New York
Yours respectfully John D. Sleeper

FREE
1375
Hon Jas E. Heath Comm of Pensions Department of the Interior Washington D.C.
Dec 30/50
John Cole

Amity Chemung Co NY Dec 24. 1850
Jas E Heath Esq Counr of Deputies.
I herewith enclose to you the copy of the Susquehanna Creek for increase. Should acceptants having will you be kind enough to forward it to me.
Yours respectfully
H H Hubbard

Payment to be made at Albany by Thos. W. O'Leary Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 240 Vol. 4.
Geo. M. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Susannah Weeks. widow of Wiah Weeks. who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 23 d day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions B. J. S. Evans

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Rome June 18. (1831).
Stephen L. Cavadi,
Sir. Enclosed are the papers of Sabanna Week, under the act of 1838 - I presume the papers will be found conformable to the statute - Returns are most respectfully requested to the Subscriber at Rome - Oneida Co. N.Y.
I am respectfully
Your obt Servt
Wm. H. Johnson

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner pensions
City of Washington
Albany Ind. May 10
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Alder Creek Oneida Co. N.Y. May 9th 1844 To the Honorable Commissioner of pensions Dear Sir will you have the goodness as soon as convenient after the receipt of this to inform me whether Uriah Weeks a revolutionary soldier in the Massachusetts line of regular troops belonging to Michael Jacksons regiment James Keith or Keiths company who enlisted for and served three years as an orderly sergeant is enrolled as such at the war department and if so the amount per annum he would be entitled to as sergeant and if he is not so enrolled whether there is any papers or documents of any kind confirming the statements above made and if so the process by which to obtain the balance his due over and above the 40 dollars per annum which he drew. and if he is entitled to 120 dollars per year whether his widow is not entitled to more than 80 dollars per year which she now receives.
Yours Respectfully John Weeks

Albany 4233
Susanna Weeks widow of Uriah Weeks
who was a pensioner under the Act of March 1838 and who died on the 19 th Dec. 1838 of Oneida Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Keith of the regt. commanded by Col. Jackson in the Mass. time for 2 years
Enscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Sep. 1839 and sent to B. P. Johnson Rome, N. Y.
Arrears to the 14th of Sep. 39 280 00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th Mar. 40 40 00
$320.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 2.
Clerk. Page 109

Rep.
326
New York Albany Susannah Weeks
widow of Uriah Weeks who was a private in the Massachusetts line for 2 years.
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 14 th day of June 1843 and sent to John Weeks Boonville N. Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 116.

1375 New York Albany Susannah Weeks, widow of Micah Weeks 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 23 day of August 1848 and sent to
John Weeks Alder Creek N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 240 Vol. 4.
Letter to John Weeks 30 th August 1849
Reported

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20121
Sarah Weeks
widow of
Jeriah Weeks
Pr. Nov 1840
Act Feb 2d 48
Index: Vol. M , Page 323
[Arrangement of 1870.]