Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11119, James Ward, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Ward, James
R. 11119
CONTENTS

109127 James Ward Pennsylvania Superior
Nov. 14. 1832.
Obj. 4. 5. 11. 12. 13. 16.
P-56 Ac Claim.
Wilkes Barre Penn.
Rejected
Letter 9 ap'33 Claimant
1832
Ward, James NY R11119

and of Penn Resignation (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 75 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served. Years, Months, Days. As a Gen. In 17 Private Capt Brinkerhoff. Col Griffin
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Dutchess County, New York
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional supported by two credible persons.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? As to the period stated when he served, or how long he served.
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. S. Wolcott Examining Clerk.

State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss.
On the fourth day of September personally appeared in open court before the Court of Common Pleas of said County now sitting, James Ward, a resident of Providence Township in said County aged 75 years, being being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
I entered the service as a militiaman under captain Brinkerhoff and was attached to the Regiment of Colonel Griffin; and continued until about one year before Cornwallis was taken; when I enlisted for the term of one year, at the expiration of which time the war was closed. The first town I made was to West Point from Fishkill and was engaged while there in the construction of the Fort. We continued there about a fortnight, and then returned home to our place of residence; the next time as near as I can remember we went to New Rochelle in the State of New York near the White Plains; thence we proceeded to a place called Red Hook to disarm the disaffected people; on commanding officer there was Abraham Skank and I think I was engaged in no battle but came very near to it often. At New Rochelle we expected an engagement with the regulars but were relieved before it occurred. I was born in Dutchess County New York and have no record of my age in my possession but suppose it is in the hands of other branches of the family. When called into service I resided in Dutchess County and after the close of the war I resided in the same County until about 36 years ago I came into Luzerne County where I now reside and have continually since that time resided so far as in Providence Township after said. I went into the service whenever called as a volunteer. I served at one time under Colonel Brinkerhoff.

I had a written dismission from the service by order of Colonel Hughes, Major Tyson and Major Rags - the writing was done by Anthony Bryant - That the paper is of no value at the time and threw the paper away - I have no documentary evidence and know of a number of persons who if living might testify to my service in the place where I came; there is no person here who has any personal knowledge of my service I refer to Eleazar Atkinson and Charles Drake Deodat Smith and many others to whom I am known in my present neighborhood who can testify as to my character for truth and good behavior and as to my reputed service as a soldier of the Revolution. I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State
Sworn and subscribed
the day and year aforesaid
H. Pettibone Prost
James Ward
We Charles Drake and Joseph Knapp residing in the neighborhood of the above applicant do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with him that we believe him to be 75 years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Charles Drake
Sworn and subscribed in open court before me Sept 4. 1832
Joseph Knapp
H. Pettibone Prost.
9127

And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Charles Drake and Joseph Kneapp who have signed the preceding Certificate are residents of Pittston in Luzerne County, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
I Henry Pettibone Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Ward for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this fourth day of September One thousand Eight hundred and thirty two
Henry Pettibone
Pro.

State of Pennsylvania, County of Luzerne. § 1.
On this the thirteenth day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred & fifty, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within & for the said County & State Daniel Ward aged 52 years, a resident of Providence in the State of Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the only living son of James Ward who was a Private in the Company of Capt. John Brincker- hoff, commanded by Col. Abm Brinckerhoff in the war of the Revolution. That he believes that he enlisted & entered service in Dutchess Co. New York about June 1779 & remained in actual service in said war about two years & a half, & then was honorably discharged. That all the heirs now living of said James Ward are Catharine Atherton, Rachel Phillips, and himself; That said James Ward died the 21 st day of September 1838. & that he now makes these declarations to obtain a pension & army back pay due said James Ward under the act of June 7-1832. & that he makes these declarations on behalf of himself & the remaining heirs Catharine Atherton & Rachel Phillips.
Daniel Ward

We Jarius Harrison and Clark Harrison residents of Providence Township, in the State of Pennsylvania upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declarations were signed & acknowledged by Daniel Ward in our presence, & that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Jarius Harrison Clark Harrison
The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to & subscribed before me on the 13 th day of July year above written, & I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the very person he represents himself to be, & that I have no interest in this claim.
William Pier J.P.

Know all Men by these presents, That Daniel Ward of the County of Luzerne & State of Pennsylvania, has constituted & appointed, and by these presents do constitute & appoint H. Hollister, my true & lawful At- torney, irrevocably, for me, in my name to receive from the United States, the Pension, Arrears & all Sums of money due me on account of arrears of pay, three months extra pay, or any money or monies which may be due me by the Uni- ted States on any account of the services of my deceased Father in the Revolutionary War, and generally to all lawful acts & things whatsoever touching the premises, & an attorney or attorneys under him, for the purpose aforesaid to make & at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all & whatsoever my said Attorney shall in my name do or legally close to be done, in & about the premises. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 13 th day of July A.D. 1855.
Daniel Ward
Acknowledged & Subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County of Luzerne & State of Pennsylvania on this the 13 th day of July A.D. 1855.
William P. S.P.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Luzerne County ss.
I, R. Doring Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in for said County do hereby certify that William Pier Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration & power of attorney were executed, & whose name is hereunto subscribed, was at the time of the execution thereof & now is an Acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly sworn & commissioned: That full credit should be given to all his official acts, & that the within signature is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Wilkes-Barre the 17 th day of July A.D. 1855
Reuben Doring. Prothonotary

L. P. Waldo Esq.
James Ward served in the Revolutionary War, in the State of New York, about 2 years - discharged at its close - died 1838 - wife 5 years previous. -
3 heirs now living - one son & 2 Daughters - No pension or warrant or arrearage has been recd by either of the heirs - What I wish to trouble you about is simply to ask whether there is not money due them, & whether by proving their identity they could receive what is evidently due.
Yours Truly
Jan 13 1855
H. Hollister Providence
Suzanne Lee Pa

State of Pennsylvania
Luzerne County ss.
Seal on the fifteenth day of January, AD 1833 personally appeared before me Elisha S. Patter of the Justices of the Peace for the said County of Luzerne James Ward of Providence Township in said County the above applicant as above stated who after being duly sworn according to Law, deposes and says that he entered the in to the service of his country as a militia man I believe the first year of the revolution the Captain I do not recollect to be certain under Colonel Abram Brinkruff and Major Mycoff I served about ten days and the next time I went into the service I went under Capt Brinkruff and was attached to the regiment of Colonel Griffin I was under Colonel Griffin between one & two years and went in the service when ever called for the last time I served at any one call I cannot recollect the year I enlisted for I now think I served the year out and was dismissed and that as a good and faithful soldier I served this year in the commissary department as a assistant I think that there may be some of my acquaintances yet alive in Dutches County State of New York who knew my service but I don't know of any if they were I have not ability either puns of strength to  to that place the above is as near the times of my service as I can at this time recollect on account of my age and weakness of my bodily strength
Sworn and Subscribed before me This 15 th day of January AD 1833 With my hand & Seal
Elisha S. Patter J. (Seal)
James Ward
I certify that I have been acquainted with James Ward the above deponent between twenty & thirty years and say I think altho' he is old and weak in Body that his veracity cannot be doubted
Elisha S. Patter
of George W. Richmond Pastor of the Christian Church in Providence in said County do affirm and declare that from my acquaintance with James Ward whose deposition is herewith annexed has the name of an honest man and is entitled to credit

And on making inquiry of his neighbours I find it to be a uniform opinion among them that he he was a soldier in the revolutionary war and that his statements in the above are correct Affirmed and subscribed before G. W. Richmond me this 15 th Day of January 1833 witness my hand and seal Joseph Griffon J.P.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss.
I Isaac Bowman Recorder of deeds in and for said County do certify that Elisha S. Potter and Joseph Griffin Esquires before whom the foregoing declaration and affi- avit were taken at the time of the taking thereof were acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that all their acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit In Witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal of Office at Wilkes Barre the eight eenth day of January A.D. 1833 Isaac Bowman Rec.

L. S. Waldo
Dear Sir
June 22 1855, you wrote to me that the claim of James Ward of Penna. under the act of June 7. 1832, had not been allowed for the very proper reason, that his statements were contrary to the known service, but if I could procure from the Comptroller's Office in Albany New York, evidence of Ward's service, you thought the claim could be easily renewed.
Dear Sir, Ward is the only male heir living. I wish it necessary I could furnish any amount of evidence that he is the only man he represents himself to be; that his character is above reproach & that the claim he asks is just, but I am well satisfied that the evidence I herewith enclose will prove perfectly satisfactory to you.
Truly Yours, H. Hollister Providence Luzerne Co. Pa.
July 18 1855

State of New-York, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, June 30 1855.
I Hereby Certify , That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz:
   NAMES. NO. OF BOOK. NO. OF CERTIFICATE. DATE. £ S. D. RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.     James Ward Private 9 44,042 June 11. 1779 " 19 6 3/4 Capt. John Brinckerhoff Col. Abm Brinckerhoff   James Ward " 9 44,408 June 12. 1780 " 11 3 3/4 " John G. Brinckerhoff " "d.   James Ward " 9 44,777 Aug. 1. 1780 2 6 9 " Maria Hecocke " John Field   3 17 7 1/4    \begin{array}{r} 3, 17 \\ 20 \\ 8 \overline{) 77} \\ 9 \text{ } 82 \frac{1}{2} \\ 21, 31 \frac{1}{4} \end{array}   
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct.
W. D. S. S. S. Clerk.
John G. Brinckerhoff Comptroller.

Archbela. Luzerne County Penn April 22. 1858
Samuel Cole Esq
Dear Sir
As Attorney in fact for the Heirs of James Ward a Soldier of the Revolution I wish to enquire of you what steps is necessary for me to take and pursue to obtain for the said Heirs the Pension that their Father & mother was legally and they as heirs are legally Entitled to receive
Will you have the kindness to drop me a line giving me instructions as to the matter
I am Respectfully
Yours &c
Lewis S. Watres

9127 James Ward dec Pa
At Holliston June 22 1855 Same July 31 1855 do Sep 11 1855 1858. Apr 30. Let L. L. Waters
11119
Rejected not 6 months June 7 1832

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11. 119. P. O. Darius Ward
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 REJECTED
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.