Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3585, David Williams, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Williams, David
S. 3585-
CONTENTS
carded

New-Jersey - 29.530
David Williams Junior of Essex in the State of N.J. who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Newford of the — commanded by — — — in the N.J. Mil line for 15 wks:
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Decr 2, and S ub S. B. Miller Newark N.J.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 32 175.- Semi-ant. allowance ending Decr 30. 25.00 $200.-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath: Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 136

2020 Declaration and Evidence of David Williams Junior For a pension. —
Send back of Ngn clu to letter N J
Sam l B. Miller — Newark New Jersey

Declaration
State of New-Jersey, Essex County ss. On this Eighth — day of October In the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Thirtyfour, Personally appeared in Open court. Before the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas Now-Setting. David Williams Junior & President of the Township of Union in the County of Essex and State of New-Jersey aged Seventyfour years. Who being first 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 th , 1832.
Was Born in the Township of Elizabeth in that part Now set off and known as the Township of Union in the said County of Essex and State of New-Jersey on the 10 th day of November 1759. And was Seventy four years Old last November, according to his Family Record which is Now in his possession which was entered in his Family Bible from the Record kept by his Father Samuel Williams Second many years ago.
And that by reason of Old age the great length of time and the consequent loss of Memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length or periods of the war when he served but according to the best of his Recollection and full Belief at this time he served as a Drafted private Soldier in the Revo- lutionary war at the times and places & not less then the periods mentioned below.
That he first Entered the service of the United States in the war of the Revolution at the Township of Elizabeth in the County of Essex and State of New-Jersey as a private drafted Soldier in the Month of August 1776 by being Enrolled in a

company of Militia commanded by Captain Thomas Melford and in the said Month of August & September done one Month duty in the said Capt. Melford's company Stationed at Elizabeth Town point under the command of Colonel Thomas. and in the Months of November and December the same year done one Month more duty under the said Capt Thomas Melford Stationed at Elizabeth Town & along the Lines in New-Jersey Opposite to Staten Island, under the command of the said Col Thomas. Making 2 - two tours of duty of one Month each. in the year 1776. all as a private Soldier. -
In the year 1777 This deponent saith that he still continued Enroled in the same Captain Thomas Melford's company and in the Spring of the year done one Month duty under the said Capt. Thomas Melford and in the Summer of the same year done one Month duty under Captain Benjamin Laing and in the fall of the same year & as he believes in the Months of October and November done one Month duty under Captain Amos Morse. - All as a private Soldier in the Militia Stationed at Elizabeth Town point Rahway Wood- bridge and Trembley's point. Under the command of Colonel Thomas Col Potter & Col Yaquith but was attached to 3 Col Thomas Regiment. Making three Tours of duty in the year 1777 of one Month each
In the year 1778. The deponent saith that he still continued Enroled in the said Capt. Thomas Melford's company of Militia and in the Months of April and May done one Month duty under the said Captain Melford and in the Summer of the same year done one Month duty under the command of Capt. Benjamin Laing & the fall of the same year done one Month duty under Captain John Craig. The said Captains Making their Regular Tours of duty the same as the men, Stationed at

3 Mahwah Trembley point and Elizabeth Town point and a part of the time at what was called William's Farms, under the command of Col Thomas & Col Yaquish, - Making three Tours of duty of one Month each, all as a private soldier.
3 In the year 1779. he still continued in the same company under the said captain Thomas Mulford and done three Tours of duty this year of one Month each Viz in the Months of April & May done one Month duty under captain Amos Morse and in the summer done one Month duty under the said captain Thomas Mulford and in the fall done one Month duty under captain John Lraid Stationed along the line from Amboy to Elizabeth Town point but the Most of the time Stationed at said point under the command of Colonel Yaquish and Col Thomas but the most of the time commanded by Col Yaquish.
2 And in the year 1780. he still continued Enroled in the same capt n Mulfords company and in the Spring of the year done one Month duty under the command of capt n Amos Morse Stationed a part of the time at Mahwah & a part of the time at Elizabeth Town point under the command of Col Moses Yaquish. And in the Months of June & July done one Month duty under the said captain Thomas Mulford Stationed at Connecticut Farms and Springfield under the command a part of the time of Col Jacob Crane and a part of the time under Col Moses Yaquish and was in the Battle of Springfield under the command of Colonel Yaquish. Making two Tours of duty this year of one month each.
And in the year 1781. The deponent further saith that he still continued in the same capt n Thomas Mulford's company and in the Months of April and May done one Month duty under the said capt n Mulford. And in the Months of September and

2 October done One More Month duty under the same Captain Thomas Mulford Making two hours of duty in the year 1701. of one month each Stationed at Mahway Trench point and Elizabeth Town point and along the Lines on the Jersey Shore Opposite Staten Island. Under the Command of the said Col Thomas and Col Yaquish & a part of the time under Col. Yard Crane. — And this deponent further saith that he was in the Battle at Connecticut Farms and in a Number of Skirmishes with the British along the lines. — Making his whole service in the Revolutionary War One year and Three Months and for which service he claims a pension. — And this deponent further saith, That the service herein stated to have been performed by him in the war of the Revolution was Bonafied and Actually rendered viz one year and three Months as a private soldier in the common Militia service. — That he was duly called out by the Government with his company and Class and actually stationed at the different places mentioned in this Declaration during Military duty all that time. — And that for the time during which the said service was performed he was not engaged in any kind pursuit. — And he further saith that the reason of delay which has occurred before making his claim was owing to his being Misinformed as to the Law of the 7 th June 1832 viz that if he could not make out six Months in one continued service he could not claim a pension under said Law. and also being quite Ignorant he did not take the trouble to inform himself better until a short time past. — And deponent further saith that he has no documentary evidence except that of his age and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service except the affidavits hereto attached

and the affidavit of Henry Willis and Benjamin Mulford to be hereafter attached to the Declaration. —
Interrogatories propounded by the S d Court 1 st — Where & in what year were you born
Answer — He was Born in the Township of Elizabeth in that part now set-off and known as the Township Union County of Essex and State of New-Jersey November 10 th 1759. and was 74 years old last November. —
2 nd — Have you any Record of your age and if so where is it.
A — He has a Record of his age entered in his in his Bible now in his possession which was entered on his from his Father family record.
3 rd — Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live.
A — He was living in the Township of Elizabeth in that part now set-off and known as the Township of Union County of Essex and State of New-Jersey when first called into service and has resided there ever since & now resides in the same place.
4 th — How were you called into service were you drafted did you Volunteer or were you a Substitute & if a Substitute for whom.
A — He was Enrolled closed and drafted & done his Regular term of duty. —
5 th — State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where you served such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service. —
A. — He knew General Dickerson General Sullivan Lord Sterling General Dayton Colonel Matthias Ogden Col d Bonker Col d Spencer Col d Seely Col d

Van Courtland, and was sometimes stationed with Col Van Courtlands Regiment, & Major Hays in addition to those officers mentioned in this Declaration
6 th — did you ever receive a discharge from the Service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer — He never received any written discharge from the Service. —
7 th — State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood & who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
A. — He is known by Matthias Williamson Isaac H Williamson & William Chetwood Esq s , the Revd Thomas Mornell Mr Benjamin Mulford Jonathan Mulford &c. —
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or Annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any of the United States or Territories thereunto belonging. —
Sworn to and subscribed { David Williams junior in Open Court the day { and year first above said { E. M c Culloch Esq s
We Stephen Thompson — A Clergyman residing in the Township of Union County of Essex and State of New-Jersey and Enach Miller — Presiding in the Township of Westfield — County of Essex and State of New-Jersey do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Williams, Jun who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration

- That we believe him to be seventy four years of age - That he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the 1 st day and year first aforesaid
Stephen Thompson
Enoch Miller
And the 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 Stephen Thompson who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman President in the Township of Union - County of Essex and State of New-Jersey and that Enoch Miller who has also signed the same is a President of the Township of Westfield County of Essex and State of New-Jersey and is a credible person and that their Statement is entitled to credit.
October 27 th 1834.
By order of the Court
John H. B. B.

I Elias Van Andel 3 Clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Essex New-Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of David Williams Junior for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this Eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Thirty Four.
E Van Andel 3 Clerk

State of New-Jersey
Essex County ss
Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in & for said County, Enoch Miller of the Township of Westfield County of Essex and State of New-Jersey Well known to me for more than Forty years to be a man of good character and fully entitled to belief as a witness. — and being by me duly sworn doth on his oath depose and say that he is Seventy three years old. That he was a Soldier in the Revolution. — That he was during the Revolu- -tionary war well acquainted with David Williams, Jun r of the Township of Union in the County of Essex and State of New-Jersey, and that he believes the said David Williams Junior to be as much as Seventy four years of age — That he is knowing that the said David Williams, Jun r was enrolled & Belonged to a Company of Militia Commanded by Captain Thomas Mulford. & that he this deponent and the said David Williams, Jun r done one Month duty together in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Eight. — Under Captain Benjamin Laing Stationed at Elizabeth Town and the point and between Elizabeth Town and Rahway. Under the Command of Colonel Thomas. — And this deponent further saith that he has seen the said David Williams, Jun r on duty at other times and is well satisfied and fully believes that the said David Williams, Jun r was a Soldier in the Militia during the Revolutionary war and done his full share of service. and further saith not
Sworn & Subscribed at Westfield in said County September the 15 th 18134 before me
Enoch Miller
Sam B . Miller - Justice of the peace

State of New-Jersey Essex County ss Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County John Conklin of the Township of Elizabeth in the County and State of said well known to me to be a man of good Character and fully entitled to belief as a witness And being by me duly sworn saith on his oath depose and say that he is Seventy five years of age. That he was a Soldier in the Revolution & well acquainted with David Williams, Jun. of the Township of Union in the County of Essex and State of New-Jersey - And that he believes the said David Williams Jun to be as much or Seventy four years old. - And this deponent further saith that he saw the said David Williams Jun at Connecticut Farms on the day of the Battle at said Farms and at the time the Church was burnt at that place and as he believes in the Month of June 1780. & further saith not. — JOHN CONKLIN Sworn & subscribed at Elizabeth Town in said County September 15 th 1834 before me — SAM B . Miller Justice of the peace

M c John Conklin

State of New-Jersey, Essex County ss } Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County Henry Willis of the County of Essex and State of New-Jersey. known to me for many years to be a Man of good character and fully entitled to belief as A Witness. — And being by me duly sworn doth on his Oath depose and say that he is Seventy six Years of age, That he was a Soldier in the Revolution, That he was during the Revolutionary war well acquainted with David Williams, Junr, of the Township of Union in the County and State aforesaid. — And that he believes the said David Williams, Junr to be as much as Seventy four years of age. — That he is knowing that the said David Williams, Junr Belonged to a Company of Militia commanded by Captain Thomas Mulford Residing near Elizabeth Town in said County. — That he frequently saw the said David Williams, Junr, in the Militia Service during said War. But as this deponent was an Enlisted Soldier and a prisoner of war a part of the time during said war and Stationed at at different places from the said Williams, he cannot now say what a mount of Service was rendered the united States by s d Williams. But is knowing that the Militia was in actual Service and on duty as much as one third or one fourth of their time during said war, in that part of the State of New-Jersey, and further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed at { Henry Willis Elizabeth Town in said County { October 11 th 1834. before me.
Saml B. Miller — Justice of the peace

Mr Henry Willis affidavit

State of New-Jersey Essex County ss Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County Benjamin Mulford of the County of Essex and State of New-Jersey known to me to be a Man of good Character and fully entitled to belief as a Witness. — And being by me duly sworn doth on his Oath depose and say that he is Eighty two years of age. — That he was a Soldier in the Revolution, That he was during the Revolutionary war well acquainted with David Williams Junior of the Township of Union in the County and State aforesaid. — And that he believes the said David Williams, Jun. to be as much as seventy four years of age. — That he is knowing that the said David Williams, Jun. was enrolled & belonged to a Company of Militia commanded by Captain Thomas Mulford of the Township of Elizabeth in said County. And this Deponent further saith, That he frequently saw the said David Williams, Jun. on duty in the Militia service under the command of Captain Thomas Mulford Captain Benjamin Laine Captain Aaron Morse & Captain John Craig Stationed at Elizabeth Town point Rahway and Trembley's point under the command of Colonel Thomas & Col. Yoquish. — This deponent cannot say what amount of service was rendered the united States by the said Williams during said War but believes he was called out on his regular tours of duty and that the Militia in this part of the State of New-Jersey was out on duty & in actual service as much as one third of their time during said war. and further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed at Elizabeth in said County — October 11, 1834 before me Sam d B. Miller — Justice of the peace Benjamin Mulford

State of New Jersey } County of Essex } ss. I Elias Van Arsdale Junr. Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in & for the County of Essex Do hereby certify that Samuel B. Miller before whom the annexed affidavits of Sarah Miller, John Conklin, Henry Willis & Benjamin Mulford were severally made and taken, at the time of taking the same was & still is one of the Justices of the peace for the County of Essex, duly Commissioned & sworn and that the signature "Sam. B. Miller" subscribed to the jurats of said Affidavits respectively are genuine
In Testimony whereof. I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court, at Newark in said County the Eleventh day of October A.D. Eighteen hundred & thirty four
E. Van Arsdale Jr. Clerk

Dear Brother
No 9
David Williams
Admit as a private 15 mo. — $50
W. S. Richards Esquire Washington City J. J.

Newark New-Jersey October 13 th 1834 Y. S. Edwards Esq
Sir I Enclose to you the Declaration and Evidence of David Williams, Yrs for a pension. — And I enclosed to you on the 16 th September last the Declaration & evidence of Mr. William Beison. I have been acquainted with Mr Beison Mon  ten Forty years. and know him to be strictly honest and that full faith & credit may be given to his statement. — Your attention to the same as soon as convenient will render a particular favour to the above named applicants. —
In your Letter to me of the 31 st July last you stated that as Benegrine Sandford did not belong to the Flying camp service his claim to have served two tours of three Months each in 1776 cannot be recognised as actual service upon the explanation given. I have not been much acquainted with Mr Sandford but believe him to be a man of truth and that full credit may be given to his Declaration
And he further states to me that at the time he served as a Volunteer at Elizabeth town point he was not absent from the camp but one day during the 3 Months & then only in the Town of Elizabeth to mend a pair of Boots for one

of the officers. — And he also states at the time he was stationed on Long Island that he was not absent from duty one day during said term and that he knows of no person now living that served with him on said Island. & that he don't now know of any further evidence that he can procure at this time.
Mr Sandford is quite infirm and not able to go out of the neighbourhood to look for evidence. — Should I be able to procure any further evidence for him I shall forward the same to you without delay, unless his blame can be allowed under the present statement.
With the highest respect & Officer I remain yours, &c.
Saml B. Miller

1905 Oct 15 Ad. Gen. D. F. mfa that Agency book does not show date of death. aw
Rev War
3585
INVALID.
File No. 3585
David Williams Jr
Print Rev War
Act: June 7  1832
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 407
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL.
G W Trenton, October 12, 1905.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I desire to ascertain if the agency book shows when David Williams, Jr., Revolutionary pensioner, Invalid No. 3585, died.
We have transcripts of another David Williams, Widow, No. 109, whom I believe to be the same person, as shown by their ages at time of enlistment and the officers under whom they served.
I would thank you very much for an early reply.
Very respectfully,
R Hobbs Crenshaw Adjutant-General.
Attention and reply through desk.
J. R. [Signature] First Deputy Commissioner.
While these two men I.D. 3585- and No. 109 are very similar they are not exactly identical and as in the D. J. Books there are three David Williams recognized page 821 I did not consolidate claims. AW
FIRST DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OCT 13 1905 U. S. PENSION OFFICE

A.W. Exr.
Oct. 18, 1905.
Sir:
In response to your letter, dated October 12, 1905, and received in this Bureau October 13, 1905, you are advised that the Agency book does not show the date of death of David Williams Jr., Revolutionary pension, Invalid File No.3585.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
The Adjutant General of New Jersey, Trenton, N. J.