Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,245, Clark Young, Continental N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental N.H.
Young, Clark or Edward Clark Ruth
W. 18,245
CONTENTS

11352 Vermont.
Clark Young, of Windsor co y , in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Poor & Jackson, of the Massachus ts line, for the term of 2 years, 1776-1777
Inscribed on the roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 10. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25. of Jan'y 20 and sent to hon. W. Strong, member of Congress for Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819. $134.66 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4. March, 1820. 48 " 16 mo. \frac{25}{30} } 1820. $182.66
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

463. Vermont. M Ruth Young widow of Clark Young who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a clap pirate
due for $40
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 " July Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Oct 1851, and sent to
Stephen Thomas, M. Fairlee Vt.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 121 Vol. 3

8586
Ruth Youngs Dickinson

State of Vermont Windsor County ss } On this nineteenth day of July in the year of our Lord, 1841, personally appeared before the Hon. Thomas P. Russell, Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Hartford in said County, Ruth Young, a resident of Rochester in said District, aged Eighty seven years, who being first duly sworn, 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 4, 1836, and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838:
That she is the widow of Clark Young, lately of Rochester in said County, deceased, who served in the Mas- sachusetts Continental Line of the American Revolutionary Army, as set forth in his declaration, now in the War Office of the United States; to which declaration and the accompanying proofs she hereby refers for proof of his said services; for which he drew a pension of $96 per ann. commencing April 10, 1818.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Clark Young, on or about the 27th day of February, about sixty four years previous to the 27th day of February, now last past; but she hath not now, nor did she or her husband ever make or keep any record of their marriage, or of the births of their several children, the eldest of whom is Josiah Young, and, if now in life, was 63 years old on the 27th day of February last. She further declares, that her husband, the aforesaid Clark Young died on the second day of April, in the year, 1841; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Witness to the signing: H. W. H. Ruth Young
M. S. G.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written, before

before me: and I do hereby certify, that by reason of bodily infirmity, the said Ruth Young, the applicant, is unable to attend personally in said Court; for which reason her said declaration is made before me at her dwelling place in said Rochester.
Thos. P. Russell Judge
Hartford District State of Vermont Windsor County, ss. I, Del Billings Clerk or Register of the Probate Court of the District of Hartford in said County, do hereby certify, that the Hon. Thomas P. Russell is Judge of said Probate Court; and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, at Woodstock in said Probate District, this (third) day of August in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty one.
Del Billings Register.

I, Daniel Jones of Rochester in the County of Windsor, aged fifty eight years and upwards, being duly sworn according to law, do depose, testify, and say that I have been personally acquainted with Mrs Ruth Young, whose declaration for a pension is herewith annexed, for a great number of years, and know her to be the widow of the said Clark Young, deceased. I was also personally acquainted with the said Clark Young, in his lifetime, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, at the rate of ninety six dollars a year; and know that he died at Rochester in said County, on the 2 d day of April, 1840. My acquaintance with them has been, from my twelfth year upwards, to this time, with the exception of the time of her husband's decease.  Witnesses to the signing: Phebe G. Webber H. H. Webber  Daniel Jones
State of Vermont, Windsor County, ss } Be it known, that on the third day of August 1841, before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared the said Daniel Jones who hath subscribed the preceding affidavit in my presence, and made oath in due form of law, that the same contains the truth, and nothing but the truth: and I do hereby certify, that the affiant is a credible witness.  H. H. Webber Justice Peace.
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, do hereby certify that
Sumner A. Webber -
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the twenty-ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty, and will expire on the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature above written

I Mary Kimble of Salem Mrs. Kimble of lawful age being duly sworn depose testify and say that I was ninety three years old on the seventeenth day of March now last past. I was born in Salem and except two or three years of my infancy I have always lived in Salem - I knew well Ruth Hamilton from a little child to the time she was married to Clark Young and for years after she lived peacefully in my Father's family and in my family before her marriage. I further say that she was married to Clark Young previous to the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty as her second child, a girl, was born in that year, I recollect it particularly from some novel circumstances attending its birth. She was married in Salem by the Rev. Ebenezer Bailey the congregational minister of Salem at Mr. Bailey's house. I was present at her marriage as one of the witnesses. It is my belief that she was married within two years after the battle of Bunkerhill. I further say that the town of Salem was in early days called New Salem & is now so called at times.
Salem N. H. May 9 th 1814. Mary her X Kimball Mark
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss May 9 th 1814
Personally appeared Mary Kimball above named who is a creditable witness and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true. Before me John F. Tenney Jus. Peace
I certify that as Mary Kimball cannot write I wrote her name by her request and that the said Mary Kimball made her mark in my presence. John F. Tenney Jus. Peace

Silas Kelly of Salem in the state of New Hampshire of lawful age depose testify and say that on the 2 d day of the present May I was twenty six years of age - in January 1750 my Father moved from Massachusetts to Salem Then called New Salem this was in January the May after I was 12 years old within a few months, after, Clark Young & his wife Ruth Young moved into the same house where we lived, his wife's maiden name was Ruth Hamilton, when they moved from they had a little boy about 18 months old soon after moving when we lived they had a little daughter born, they were reported to have been married by the Rev. Abner Bailey of Salem and it was always so understood & I never heard it disputed I further say that this their marriage took place as early as seventeen hundred and twenty eight - I was acquainted with the family for years after - they were regarded as respectable people - I further say that I know that their marriage was prior to 1750 as I, when twelve years old only, was alone with Mrs Young at the birth of the little girl above named - my embarrassment at the time impressed that period of my age very strongly, on my memory - they moved from Salem to Berwickfield , now Manchester, from thence they moved to one or two other places in New Hampshire when they moved to Rochester Vermont where I do not understand & believe they continued to reside till Clark died & in where Ruth Young now resides - I should say I believe that Ruth Young was about 12 or 14 years older than I was when she first came to live in the house with us.
State of New Hampshire      Silas Kelly Rockingham ss. May 10 th 1814.
Personally appeared Silas Kelly above named who is a credible witness and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true before me
John F. Lenny Jus. Peace

I hereby certify I have made an examination of the records of the town of Salem and can find no record of the marriage of Clark Young and Ruth Young his wife of the said Clark Young. I find there is but a very fine records of marriages as far back as the year 1780 and only have noticed the record of one marriage solemnized by the Rev Abner Bailey State of New Hampshire
Roxbury ss. Salem May 10 th 1844
John F. Lenny Town Clerk of Salem
I further certify the wid, Hastings died within two months last past in Salem N.H.
John F. Lenny

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John F. Tenney is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Rockingham duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 14 th day of June 1842 and will expire on the 14 th day of June 1847 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this
14 th day of May — 1844
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State.

165 Clark Young
(15,382)
Mail 1820
CM

STATE OF VERMONT, } At a special term of the Supreme Court of Judicature, begun and holden WINDSOR COUNTY...ss. } at Woodstock in the County of Windsor, on the last Monday in July, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and twenty.
ON this Second day of August 1820, being the Third day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Clark Young aged sixty seven years, resident in Rochester in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: That in December 1775 he enlisted for one year in the Company commanded by Captain Woodbury and Regt. commanded by Col. Poor, and served the same accordingly, and was honorably discharged from said service at Ellsberry in the State of New-York, and that in June 1777 he enlisted at Boston Massachusetts for one year in the Company commanded by Capt. Jackson & Regt. commanded by Col. Poor which he served accordingly to the end of said term when he was honorably discharged from last said service by said Col. Poor. That he was in the Battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill in 1775, and that he got wounded in said last Battle, and also, that he was at the taking of Genl. Burgoyne in 1777, and in still water Battle, and at Brimfield Heights Battle the same year.
that he made his original declaration on the Tenth day of April 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 16382 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.
the is — One old 4 spail Kettle cracked, 50 1 spail pot 1.50 One old cracked Three Kettle, 25 One small Spicke, 33. Crockery Glass ware etc 25 4.83 8 Tea Cups & Saucers, 50 2 Bowls, 17 2 pint Dottles, 20 3 Quarten Pots, 50 . 1.37 3 Milk pans, 50 1 Platter, 12 3 old chairs, 50 1 old Loome 2 1 great wheel 50 4.62 1 small wheel, 50 One old Table & 2 Knives & 3 forks, 50 2 small Bowls, 6 1.08 2 pails, 25 1 Cow 14 4 Sheep & 6 Lambs 10. — 24.25 $ 38.63
That he owes to Samuel Chase $6 with Interest 4 years 6.98 he owes to Samuel Perkins $8 Interest 3 years 9.92 $ 16.90 $ 16.75
That his Family consists of himself who is old & infirm, and his Wife aged 64 years who recently lost the use of one of her arms by a Rheumatic Complaint and unable to do much toward the support of herself or Family — Clark Young
Sworn to and declared on the Second day of August 1820, before said Court.
Attest,
Brinsworth Clerk.
STATE OF VERMONT, } I Brinsworth Clerk of the Supreme Court for WINDSOR COUNTY...ss. } the county of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record 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 Sixteen & 75/100 th dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, this Seventh day of August 1820.
Brinsworth } Clerk of the Supreme Court for Windsor County.

Hon. Wm. H. Seward, Secy of State.
Free
Secretary for the Department of War
Washington City
Adm 2 -
Clark Young Private 76-14 th Door's 77-14 th Jackson's Map ts Res ts

State of Vermont - On this 10 th day of April Anno Domini 1818 Windsor County ss - one of the before me William Strong, Judge of the County Court within and for said Windsor County - Personally appear Clark Young of Rochester in the said Windsor County and for several years past has been a resident there, aged thirty two years, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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 - That he the said Clark Young enlisted in the Army of 1775 for eight months and served the same - That in the December of the same year he enlisted for one year in the Company commanded by Captain Woodbury and Regiment commanded by Colonel Poor - and served the same accordingly when he was honorably discharged at Albany in the State of New York - by said Colonel Poor - And that in June 1777 he again enlisted at Boston Massachusetts for one year in the Company commanded by Captain Brewster and Regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson which he served accordingly when he was honorably discharged but has never received any written discharge - and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service - and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support -
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year first above written
William Strong Judge Windsor County Court
State of Vermont - I William Strong first Judge of the County Court within Windsor County ss - and for said Windsor County do certify - that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Clark Young did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War - Pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress - In testimony whereof I have unto sign my name and affixed the seal of said Court this fifteenth day of June Anno Domini 1818 -
William Strong Judge Windsor County Court

I Herman Army of Kingston in the County of Addison and State of Vermont do testify and say that the within named Luke Young enlisted for one year in December 1775 in the company commanded by Capt Woodbury and Regiment commanded by Col. Stark and Lieut. Col. Root which was in the continental establishment near Schuylkill River and the said Young served the same accordingly and was honorable honorably discharged from said Service. That I enlisted about the same time, served the same term in the same company and Regiment with the said Young (who made the foregoing declaration) and was discharged from said Service with him the said Young, or a few days after his discharge.
State of Vermont } Addison County } I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office and the same was acknowledged before me this 19 th day of August 1819.
Henry Swan Justice Peace 

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18245- am
Ruth Young Wid of Clark Young Priv Rec. War
Act: Feby 2 d  148
Index:—Vol. ME Page 370
[Arrangement of 1870.]

# 8586.
Ruths Young Vermont
Act 4 th July 1836
Suspended
See Letter to Reuben R. Thrall Eliz a Rutland V t  March 1843 - 1843
Act 4 th July 1838

Ruth Young V th Montpelier - was allowed under act of 7 July 38 according to the pro- visions of joint resolution 23 Jany 45 at the rate of $20 00 for 5 years - the certificate having been issued in May '45 the payment was probably made in that quarter - To whom paid?
[Signature]
[Signature] H 2 Hazen
Paid for 5 years to Severyn Chamberlain, of Woodcott, Attorney, 3 rd q r . 1845
[Signature]

Brief in the case of Ruth Young, widow of Clark Young, Addison County and State of Vermont act 2 February 1848
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?
Due under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848 to $96, deducting former payments at $40 per annum, from July 1, 1848
Name and residence of Agent.
J. Thomas, West Fairlee Vt.
J. Cole Examining Clerk.

Woodstock Vt. June 14. 1848
Sir
I herewith enclose the declaration of Ruth Young widow of Clark, for a continuance of her pension under the act of February 2 d . 1848.
I am Respectfully your Obedt Servt. Orl Billings

Ruth Youngs Deed Resolution July 1. 1848
Due to Fgh. deg $40 Conq 1 July 1848.
about
Please to communicate with Stephen Thomas West Fairlee Vt

State of Vermont } On this 1 st day of July A.D. 1851 Addison (comm. ly. ss)
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within & for said County Ruth Young, who being duly sworn according to Law, upon her oath, made the following declaration in order to obtain the arrears of Pension due her.
That she is the Widow of Clark Young late of P.keske in the State of Vermont deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96. per Annum; that since his decease she has been placed upon the Pension Roll at the rate of $40.00 per Annum, and is now in the receipt of said Pension. - She herewith returns the Certificate she now holds and prays that a new one may be issued to her for such increased of Pension as she may be entitled to by Law
Witness Zerah Burns Royal Flint
Sworn to and subscribed this first day of July A.D. 1851
Before me Zerah Burns Justice of Peace

STATE OF VERMONT.
Office of the Secretary of State, Montpelier, July 7 th 1851 }
I certify that Sarah Barnes Esquire, whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Addison duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be given.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of this Office, this Seventh day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one.
Gerard F. Merrill
Secretary of State.

Woodstock Vermont Sept 23 d 1850
Sir
I enclose the declaration and pension certificate of Ruth Young widow of Clark Young in order to obtain an increase of pension.
I will thank you for an early reply in the mean time I remain Respectfully your Ob st Serv t Ole Billings
Col. J. L. Edwards Commission of Pensions Washington City D. C.

State of Vermont } Windsor County } }
On this 20 th day of September A D 1850 before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor aforesaid. personally appeared Ruth Young who being sworn, upon her Oath makes the following declaration, for the purpose of obtaining the full benefit of the Act of Congress of 29 th July 1848. and the joint Resolution of the 1 st July 1848. to wit
That she is the widow of Clark Young late of Rochester in said County deceased, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96. per annum. That since the decease of her said husband, she has been placed upon the pension roll at the rate of $40. per annum, and is now in the receipt of said pension.
And she further states that she has been advised that by virtue of said Act of 29 th July 1848. and said joint resolution of 1 st July 1848. she is entitled to receive the same rate of pension that her said husband received in his life time
She therefore herewith returns the Certificate she now holds, and prays that a new certificate may be issued to her, for such increase of pension as she may be entitled to by law
Witness my hand O. Billings S. A. Webber
Ruth her Young mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written
Sumner H. Warbler Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, } I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the Coun- Windsor County...ss. } ty of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Sumner A. Webber
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30 th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature foregoing is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 23 rd day of September A. D. 1850.
Norman Williams, Clerk.

admitted
Del Billings Woodstock pts

STATE OF VERMONT, Windsor County ss.
On this 8 day of June  December — A. D. 1848 personally appeared before Sumner A. Webber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor and State of Vermont — Ruth Young — a resident of Rochester — in said County of Windsor aged ninety three 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 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Clark Young late of Rochester in said County deceased — who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and drew a pension in his life time of $96. per annum. And she further declares that she made her declaration under the Act of July 7. 1838. and drew a pension under that and the subsequent acts in relation thereto of forty dollars per annum. and she now makes this application to obtain a continuance of her pension during her natural life.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witnesses
Sumner A. Webber Abel Hemenway
Ruth her Young mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, —
Before Sumner A. Webber Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named applicant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration,
Sumner A. Webber
Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor County....ss. Sty of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Sumner S. Webber
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature Sumner S. Webber is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 10 day of June A. D. 1848
Norman Williams Clerk.

In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of 23 d January 1845
Whereas the Act of 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same time during which my husband was a pensioner I now make the following declaration or Statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned
I am the widow of Clark Young who was a private in the war of the Revolution I have drawn a pension at the rate of forty dollars per annum from fourth day of March 1844 and now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th March 1836 to the fourth day of March 1844 when my former pension commenced
Ed signed in the presence of Atkinson Rust for Ruth Young Sworn to and subscribed before me on this eighth day of September in the year 1845 at Rochester in the county of Monroe
Notary Public  signed and in presence of Sumner A. Woodhull Justice of the Peace I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
Sumner A. Woodhull Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont Windsor County ss
Norman Williams Clerk of Windsor County Court do hereby certify that Sumner A. Webber who has signed the foregoing is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Windsor in the State of Vermont and that the above is his Signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my Seal of Office this tenth day of September at Woodstock in the State of Vermont. Norman Williams Clerk
Mrs Ruth Young 6 B Street Agent Washington D.C.
VT x C

Keith Young
Payment to be made at Montpelier by
Ransom R. Keith Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Vermont.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 121 Vol. 3,
Geo. Shelburne Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Ruth Young. widow of Clark Young. who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty 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 twenty fourth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Carrards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans

Washington D.C. April 10/46
Col. Edwards
Dr Sir: Mr Report of the 8 th inst upon the cases of Susan Ash and Ruth Young, says nothing respecting the Application of the latter for arrears of pension under the joint Resolution of 23 Jan -45, which was the special object of her application. Will you have the politeness to give information with respect to that point in her general Application?
Mrs Ash had informed me some weeks since that she had received her pay
Have the honor to be most obediently
Yrs
L. Blanchard True
Col. P. L. Edwards Comt. Pensions

W. Feb 24
March 47
10
Hon J. L. Edwards Court of Pensions Washington D.C.
W. Feb 25- A. G.
Rutto Young V.O. H.

West Fairlee Vt. Feby 23 d . 1847
Hon: Sir.
Yours of the 9 th Inst. is recd. Stating that a letter has been addressed to your Office in relation to the Pension of Ruth Young, in which it is stated that I am the Attorney who drew her money and requesting me to state the facts.
In reply I have to state, that I was not Mrs Young's Attorney to draw her money —
I was absent from town when your letter arrived which is my excuse for not answering it at an earlier day —
I have the Honor to be
Very Respectfully your
Obt Servt
Stephen Thomas
Hon: J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions Washington
L.C.

Rochester N.Y. 9 th June 1847
HON. J. L. Edwards.
Dear Sir on 22 d May 1844. through the Hon. Jacob Collamer Meml. of H. of Reps. I received a pension certificate of 40 lb pr. An. for Ruth Young widow of Clark Young a deceased pensioner under the act of 1818 Clark Y. proved only 1 years service tho' he served much longer - Stephen Thomas of West Fairlee Vt. procured authority from the widow (Ruth Young) to obtain a further pension. She has learnt that he has obtained an additional certificate but does not know to what amount. Thomas paid her some year since $50. & she would pay the balance when obtained. She executed some paper, at his request, probably a power of atty. tho' she then nor does she now know what it was she can neither write or read writing. She has not since heard from Thomas. The widow is over 90 years of age - & very miserous - will you have the goodness to inform me, as I act in her behalf, whether an additional certificate has been granted to her. to what amt & at what paying agency was the same to be paid & much oblige
Very respectfully
your obt. servant S. A. Webber

May 21. 1844
Hon. Jacob
act March 3. 1843
Collamer
Member of Congress
Washington
D. C.
Hon. J. Collamer H.R.
FREE
Post off
South Young
$40 per an
Cum

Woodstock 15 May 1844
Hon Jacob Collamer
Sir I enclose to you two affidavits in the matter of Bath young application to obtain the pension of her husband Col. Young deceased. When I reached Salem I found in the justice has certified that Widow Hastings had then recently died. I learnt this in inquiring my way for her house, on making my round I learned that the next neighbor was an old lady one, the Mrs. Sabol Nelly whose affidavit is enclosed that she had the marriage records of marriages by her Father a Baptist minister of Salem. She readily stated the facts in her affidavit & referred me to Mrs. Wendell as one who must know all about the matter. On calling at the house of Mr. Young's wife she gave at once detail she has sworn to. I considered myself fortunate I have here told that service must appear to have an order after the marriage for the widow to draw the full pension that her deceased husband drew She refers to her Husband's declaration of service on file in the pension office for that service, should it not be disclosed & by this reason the widow is afforded to be set down to a life sum, I think evidence can be found of service after marriage - I have no doubt he so served - he was without doubt in the battles of Brandywine & Brandywine.
I hope I have now made out her case & that you will have the good fortune to procure for her what she so richly deserves - She in her declaration I believe made out that she had no family record. Their old bible is lost or destroyed & I know she has not had a record for years & probably she never had one -
The justice by Jerry that is his wife's Father knows all about the matter. but he lived several miles off - he has no doubt but others would be found - but I found the 2 affidavits were so understanding clear and explicit in their recollection, that I judged it unnecessary to go further Very respectfully your friend S. H. Warbler

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
October 30 th , 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Clark Young, and a Pensioner on the Roll of the Montpelier, Vt. Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars and 18 3/4 Cents per annum month under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, to the 1 st April 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Harrison
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

463,
Vermont Montpelier
Ruth Young.
widow of Clark Young
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of June 1848 and sent to
Col Billings Woodstock p.t.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 121, Vol. 3,
Let to O. Billings Nov 15, 1850.
Reported

5592 Montpelier Vermont
Ruth Young widow of Clark Young who was a Private in the Mass a Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of May 1843 and sent to
Rev Jacob Collarn H. of Rep.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 33

Rep 27 th May 44
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6. April 1838 from 4. March to 1. April 1841. Cgts Notified 13. Decr 1844
Let. to N. Blanchard Esq., April 8, 1840.
same - June 23, '40. Let to Stephen Thomas Feb 9. '47. " S. A. Webber, Mar 4. '47.

Vermont 9431
Ruth Young
widow of Clark Young
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 2 nd April 1841 of Windsor Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the reg t commanded by Col. Jackson in the Mass. line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of June 1845 and sent to H. M. Sylvester, Patent Office.
Total amount, $ 200
[Act July 7, 1838.]
& Resolution of Jan'y 23. 1845
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 145

I, Nathanial Merrill of Lawfull age do hereby say that I was Internally acquainted with Clark Young formerly of Salem county of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire. I know that he served as a private soldier in the year 1776 - in Capt. Woodbury's company and Col. Stark's Regiment New Hampshire Line until the close of the year. Nathanial Merrill
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss October 2 nd 1819 personally appeared the above named Nathanial Merrill and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me
Isaac Huse Jr. Deane
I do hereby certify that the above named Nathanial Merrill deponent is a credible and disinterested witness
Isaac Huse Jr. Deane

I Elisha Woodbury & Israel Newell both of Salem county of Rockingham & state of New Hampshire certify that Clark Young of Rochester in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont enlisted at the close of the year one thousand seven hundred & ninety five for the term of one year in the Company commanded by Capt. Woodbury Regiment commanded by Col. Stark U. S. Col. Poor I did his duty with us faithfully (as far as we can remember) in said Company until he was discharged in New Hampshire and Elisha Woodbury Salem Vt. Sept. 29-1819 Israel Newell
State of New Hampshire Rockingham Ss. } Sept. 29-1819
We hereby certify that the above named Elisha Woodbury & Israel Newell are gentlemen of credibility and are disinterested & made solemn oath to the above declaration — Before me
Chas. Leavitt Genl. P.P.

State of New Hampshire - Secretary's Office
October 11 th 1819
I hereby certify that Isaac Hurn Esquire of Manchester whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate is a Justice of the peace for the county of Hillsborough in said State duly appointed and commissioned, and that John Ewins Esq r whose name is subscribed to the certificate foregoing is a Justice of the peace for the county of Rockingham in said State duly appointed and commissioned, and that to their respective acts and attestations in their respective said capacities faith and credit are due.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the state on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Sparhawk Secy

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Dec 20 42
12
July 7 1838
Ruth Young
[Large decorative flourish]
1838
PAID
Free
J. S. Edwards Esq. — Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City.

Rutland 15. Dec 1842
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the Declaration of Ruth Young with the accompanying evidence If any thing further should be necessary please write me and it shall be furnished
Yours Truly
Reuben R. Phelps,

Ruth Young
Under joint resolution of 23 d January, 1845 & act of July, 1838.
Adm d : $140 per ann: from 4 March, 1836 to 4 March, 1841—
Σ
H. H. Sylvester Esq r .
Patent Office.
If you will send me the
cost I will transcribe it
at Eureka
H. H. Sylvester

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 23 d January 1825
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1824 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now ask make the following Statement under Oath, to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned. I am the Widow of Edward Clark Young who was a Private in the war of the Revolution; I have drawn a Pension at the rate of Forty dollars per annum from the 4 th day of March 1823, and now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the 4 th day of March 1823, when my former pension commenced, in the year 1823, at Forty dollars per annum. and I also ask for an increase of my pension, consider- ing my self entitled to Eighty dollars per annum, for proof of the services of my late husband Edward C. Young I refer to his application & proof herewith produced - Rochester, Windsor County Vermont May 10 th 1825
Ruth her Young mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 10 th day of May 1825
John Trask Justice of the Peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
John Trask Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT.
Secretary of State's Office,
Montpelier, May 13 th 1845 }
I certify that John Haskell (J. H.) whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Windsor duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of this office, at Montpelier, this the 13 th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five.
Ferrand P. O'Neil (Deputy Secretary of State.)