Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2,044, William York, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. H.
York, William Betsy
W. 2,044 B L Wt 26306-160-55
CONTENTS

1855 Nov 9. Certificate Dec 12, from Concord to Albany for 1 Sept 1855, 1 Note to A. Ely.
A. Ely, July 13/58
1850
New Hampshire
Betsy York
widow of William York
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private N.H. Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 37 Dollars 87
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3. February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of July 1853 and sent to
Ebenezer Hunt Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1846 Page 24 Vol. 24
3 Feb. 1853

95. 740 / Nich. 3/53 Apt. 24/53
Civ. H. H. Shaff Nov: 30/53
Betsy York wid. of William Pm!
capt. col.
Census dis.
Revolutionary War
Vt - Feb 53 - 856
W: 160 Ac May, 20/56
M
BR
Ino: S. Edwards. Present.
Henry H. Spafford Propperson Propperson
Vol. 4, page 72.

2728.
New Hampshire
William York
of Sullivan in the State of N H who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by Col Bedel in the N H line for 11 Mo 11 Days
Duplicate Certificate issued 18 May 1832. and sent to Hon E. Burke. House of Representatives
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 37 Dollars 87 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Dec 1832, and sent to N H.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $ 56.80 Semi-ann. allowance ending 11 Mo 33 18.93
$75.73
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. Blair Clerk, Book D Vol. 125 Page 197

95,740
Betsy York Claim for Bounty Same under act March 3, 1855
Henry H. Spafford attorney Upper Falls Vermont
Revolutionary war,

State of New Hampshire
County of Sullivan ss. On this 23 day of March A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for said County and State of New Hampshire Betsy York aged 74 years a resident of Cornish in the State of New Hampshire who being sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of William York deceased, who was a revolutionary soldier of the State of New Hampshire. As to her said husband's military service she is unable to state particularly, but would refer to the declaration of her said husband now on file at the Pension Office. She further states that she is the identical Betsy York who is a pensioner of the State of New Hampshire under act February 3, 1853.
She further states that she was married to said William York in the month of May 1823, by Elder Knight at Cornish aforesaid. That her name before her said marriage was Betsy Cheate. That her said husband died at said Cornish on the first day of February A.D. 1849 and that she is now a widow and that she has no knowledge of any public or private record of her said marriage.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress or made any other application therefor. She requests this certificate when signed forwarded to Henry H. Spofford Esq. Upper Falls Vermont.
Betsy York
We Eleazar Jackson and Cynthia Jackson residence of Cornish in the State of New Hampshire upon our oath declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Betsy York in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Eleazar Jackson Cynthia Jackson

The within declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed on the day and year within written. and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
John L. Putnam Justice of the Peace
I certify that the six lines in the foregoing declaration which are in small hand, were inserted before the same was signed or sworn to
John L. Putnam Justice of the Peace

I Daniel Jackson of Canaanish Vermont testify and say that I was well acquainted with William York late of Canaanish New Hampshire, and that he was a revolutionary pensioner of the state of New Hampshire. I further say that the said William York died at said Canaanish some years since the day month and year I cannot now state - I further say that at the time of the said William's death he left a widow by the name of Betsey York and that her name before her said marriage was Betsey Choat, and that she is still living and is now a widow - I further say that I knew the said William York in his lifetime, and the said Betsey York to live together as husband and wife and were so reputed.
Daniel Jackson
State of Vermont } At Reading in said County Windsor County } this 12. day of April A.D. 1835 - personally appeared before me Daniel Jackson and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed. I further certify that the affiant is a credible witness - Wm. Felch Justice Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that William Felch was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature
Foregoing is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 12 th day of April A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams , Clerk.

Th e Eleanor Jackson aged Seventy one years depose and say that I was present at the fu- neral of William York late of Coornish N Hamp- shire deceased, which took place, as I think in the month of February 1849. and that he left a widow by the name of Betsey York who is still living and a widow and I further depose that I know her to be the widow of the late William York who was a revolution- ary pensioner of the State of Northamptonshire
Eleanor Jackson
State of Northamptonshire
Sullivan County S.S. On this twenty third day of March A.D. 1855. Personally appeared Eleanor Jackson and made oath to the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed.
I further certify that he is well known to me and that he is a credible witness and that I have no interest in this claim John L. Putnam Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire County of Sullivan ss. 3
J. M. Gilmore Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, do hereby certify that John S. Putnam Esq. before whom the foregoing state- ment was subscribed & sworn to, and who thereat was subscribed his name was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and authorized to administer Oaths &c and whose signature herewith are genuine
Given under My hand & the Seal of the Court the 19 th day of April A.D. 1853 J. M. Gilmore Clerk

THOMPSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE STATE OF NEW YORK
John T. Thompson Clerk of the County
Bethany York widow of New York off. for transfer Adriel Eng Voluntaries New Alb.

State of New York
County of Jefferson
On this 1 st day of November 1855 before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the said County of Jefferson personally appeared Betsey York who on her oath declares that she is the same person who is on the pension Roll of the New Hampshire agency as the widow of William York who was a private in the Revolutionary War by Certificate of pension under Act of February 3 rd 1853 at the rate of thirty seven dollars and eighty seven cents per annum; that her name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New Hampshire from whence she has lately removed; that she now resides in the town of Wilna in the County of Jefferson State of New York where she intends to remain and wishes her pension made payable at Albany hereafter. The following are her reasons for removing from New Hampshire to Wilna. By an arrangement in the family and among the children it is thought that she can more happily spend her remaining days at her present residence.
Sworn & subscribed before me on the day and year first aforesaid.
His Most Favored of the War
Betsey York

State of New York County of Jefferson
Amos Choate a resident of Wilma in the County of Jefferson State of New York being sworn doth upon his oath say that he is well acquainted with Betsey York who has made the within declaration for a transfer and knows that she is the widow of William York and the identical person who is a revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of February 3 rd 1853 by pension certificate payable at Concord New Hampshire
Amos Choate
Sworn and subscribed before me on this 1 st day of November 1855 and I certify that I know the affidavit is a true and correct statement of the facts.
Eli Wirtz Justice of the Peace
TELLERSON COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS

STATE OF NEW YORK, } JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
E. John S. Marsh , Clerk of the County of Jefferson: do hereby Certify that Eli West Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking such Affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the Hand Writing of such Justice, and verily believe that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 7th day of November 1855.
John S. Marsh Clerk.

Betsey York J. N. widow of William Declaration Act Feb'y 3. 1853
Rev'd Act 3 rd Feb'y 1853
Mayo 1853
Evans & Hunt Washington City.

State of New Hampshire, Sullivan County ss. }
On this 19th day of March A.D. 1853 personally appeared before the subscriber an associate justice of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Sullivan, Betsy York a resident of Claremont in said County of Sullivan aged 69 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 of the Act of February 3d 1853. That she is the widow of William York, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the Act of the 7th June 1832 at the rate of Thirty Seven Dollars and Eighty Seven cents per annum; that she was married to the said William York at Cornish in said County of Sullivan by a Baptist clergyman of Newport New Hampshire in the month of May (as she now thinks) in the year 1828. That her husband the aforesaid William York died at said Cornish on the 1 st day of February 1846 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period. She further declares that she has never before made any application for a Pension. Betsy York
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before
Oliver Jackson
Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas.
(Over)

I further certify that in my belief the above named Betsy York is a person of credibility and that on account of bodily infirmity she is unable to attend court
Eleazar Jackson
} Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas.

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
April 1, 1858.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Bleaser Jackson was a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Sullivan —
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court and that his signature to the annexed instrument is gen- uine. —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John G. Hadley Secretary of State.

Betsy York - widow of Mary York Claim for cut March 3. 1855 for Bounty Land. Claim filed by Henry H Spafford Westport & Vermont No not known Claim for Rev. Lewis A. G. M. Adriel Ely Watertown New York Attorney

State of New York County of Jefferson
Betsy York widow of William York a revolutionary soldier of the United States deceased being sworn deposes and says that she is a pension- er of the United States under the act of February 3 rd 1853 and applied for bounty Land under the act of March 3 rd 1855 and employed Henry H Spafford as her attorney; that she is informed that her claim is suspended; for the reason that the name of Wm York is not on the Roll of the Company he served in or that there is no record proof of his service For certain reasons she hereby revokes the power of attorney she gave to the said Henry H Spafford and hereby constitutes and appoints Adriel Ely of Watertown New York her attorney with full power to establish her said claim and receive a warrant therefor and also with full power to pre- sent and enforce any claim she now has or may have to an increase of pension or arrears of pension In witness whereof she has hereunto set her hand and seal this 20 th day of May 1856
Sworn, subscribed and acknowledged before me this 20 th day of May 1856
Betsy York
Wm Lewis Justice of the Peace

State of New York
County of Jefferson
Amos Choate a resident of Witna in the County aforesaid being sworn deposes and says that Betsey York widow of William York deceased is a revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the provisions of the act of February 3. 1853 and was placed on the Pension Roll of Concord New Hamp- shire & has been transferred to the Albany Agency New York; that the said Betsey is his sister and now resides with him and has since last fall; that previous thereto she resided in Cornish New Hampshire; that he has been informed Henry H. Spafford of Witna  Catamount Vermont, a town adjoining said Cornish took the application of his sister the said Betsey York for bounty land under the act of March 3. 1855; that he has been informed that her claim was not allowed for want of proper evidence of the services of her husband the said William York. He further says that he was well acquainted with the said Mr. York; that he married his sister the said Betsey for his second wife; that the said Mr. York is dead and that the said Betsey has not remarried since his death but is still his widow & further that he has no interest in her claim Amos Choate
Sworn & subscribed before me this 23 d day of May 1855 & I certify said deponent is a credible person and that I have interest in this claim Geo. Farnsworth Jr.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, John L. Marsh, Clerk of the County of Jefferson, and of all the Courts of Records in and for said County, do hereby Certify that Wm. D. Lewis & Geo. Manham Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking such Affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the Hand Writing of such Justice, and verily believe that his signature thereto
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, and Courts thereof, this 23 rd day of May 1856.
John L. Marsh Clerk.

William York -
16, m. o. -
on Role of Capt Ashley's Co. Col. Bell's Regt. for 11 days service only —

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Sullivan. }
On this tenth day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Judge of the Court of Probate, now sitting, William York a resident of Cornish in the County of Sullivan and State of N. H. aged 74 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, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated
That in the month of June 1776, he enlisted in Capt Jason Wints company, Lieut Col. Joseph Wait & Colonel Bedel commanding - He enlisted as a substitute for his father Jonathan York who had enlisted for one year in the same company, & who having served six months, was obliged to leave on account of ill health - The company was then stationed at Mount Independence - & he remained there until the end of his term of service which was six months.
Declarant further states that about the 19th of June 1777 he enlisted in Captain Ashley's company Col Bellows regiment, & went directly to Ticonderoga, & remained there about two months, or until the American troops evacuated Ticonderoga - Towards the latter part of his term of service while retreating from Ticonderoga he was engaged in the battle of Hubbardston - St. Clair commanded when he was at Ticonderoga - Directly on the battle of Hubbardston he joined the Army at Saratoga, in said Ashley's company & said Bellows's regiment as declarant thinks - He remained at Saratoga until after the surrender of Burgoyne - His whole service at this time was five months - Declarant further states that in the spring of 1778 he enlisted in Captain Askinans company, Colonel Ashley's regiment, for the term of three years, & marched directly to Albany in N.Y. where he remained nearly all that summer - He thinks he enlisted in the

Directly on the battle of Hubbardston he joined the Army at Saratoga, in said Ashley's company & said Bellows's regiment as declarant thinks - He remained at Saratoga until after the surrender of Burgoyne - His whole service at this time was five months - Declarant further states that in the spring of 1778 he enlisted in Captain Ashmun's company, Colonel Ashley's regiment, for the term of three years, & marched directly to Albany in N.Y. where he remained nearly all that summer - He thinks he enlisted in the month of April, & was discharged in the month of September, & that he served about five months - Declarant was born in Stonington Connecticut in 1755, - He has a record of his age at Cornish - He lived at Claremont in N.H. when he joined the service - Since the Revolution he lived at Claremont aforesaid until within thirty years last past which he has lived in Cornish aforesaid - He has no documentary evidence of his services, He affirms hereon the deposition of Daniel Stearns, and John Clark - He is known to Eleazar Jackson and John Clark, who can testify to his character for veracity & their belief in his services as a soldier of the Revolution
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 State,
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
Frederick A. Sumner Judge of Probate
We, Eleazar Jackson residing in Cornish and John Clark residing in Claremont hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Archibald Hark , who has subscribed and sworn to the above obligation; that we believe him to be 74 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Eleazar Jackson John Clark
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 certifies, that it appears to them that Eleazar Jackson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the Cornish and that John Clark , who has also signed the same is a resident in the Claremont and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Fred A Sumner  note Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Archibald Hark for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this twelfth day of August A.D. 1832
Frederick A. Sumner Judge of Probate

Rev War
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2044 Betsey York, Widow William York, Rev War.
Act: Feb. 3, 1853.
Index:—Vol. 22 , Page 369
[Arrangement of 1870.]

26,306
160 acres

Commision of Pension — Washington
5

95740 Betsey Dusk wid
William 26366 160
26.366 160 Boyet
Hon J Meigs Comt of Pensions Washington
FREE

Butcher Cook
Wm
53-856
McRae
on
I. Minot Court of Peinious Washington
1881

FREE
Albany, N.Y. - William June 18, 1853 Hon. George C. Whiting Comd of Pensions Washington

Original Certificate destroyed by fire. See proof on file with the papers of Nathan Can. W.H. Mill, act 1832, no 3084.

April 23 rd 1853
N o 1,224
App d . of Betsey York widow of Rev d
N. H.
2728
Ad d 30 th Socy 1853.
Rev d
Admitted $37.87 1/2 per Annum.
Commencing 3 rd Feb'y 1853.
Evans & Hunt
Present

Additional Evidence
95740
Betsy
26306 10
Boston
Hon. J. Wind Secy of Pensions Washington
26.306
160
FREE

Brief in the case of Betsey York, widow of William York Sullivan County and State of New Hampshire. act 3 rd February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832
Marriage proved by parol proof - witnesses duly certified to be credible
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Myrs. Evans & Hart Present -
Name and residence of Agent
R. Goddard
Examining Clerk.

I Daniel Stearns of Cornish in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire seventy six years of age, depose and say, that in the year 1776 I enlisted into the service Army of the United States for the term of one year and marched to Quebec in company with several others from the Town of Claremont where I then resided, and among the soldiers who enlisted at the same time with myself was one Jonathan York, who continued in the service til the army retreated to Siconderoga when he was taken sick, and his place was supplied by his son William York who served the remainder of the term of enlistment, which I should think from the best of my recollection was about six months. The Regiment to which we belonged was commanded by Lieut. Col. Joseph Wait, and the Company to which I belonged was commanded by Capt. Jason Wait. I further say that after my term of enlistment had expired William York and I returned to Claremont and soon after William York also returned, where we spent the winter, in the spring of the year 1777, (in March I think) I enlisted into the regular army for the term of three years, and returned to Siconderoga, and about the first of June 1777 the said William York also returned to Siconderoga as a Militia soldier where he continued until the evacuation of that place by the American troops — I further say that I was at Saratoga at the taking of Burgoyne's army, and I understood at that time and have ever since understood that the said William York was with the Militia from New Hampshire stationed on the east side of the Hudson River at that time and that and that the same William York is now present with me Daniel Stearns
State of New Hampshire Sullivan ss. August 9 th 1832 Then the above named Daniel Stearns personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affid- avit by him subscribed is true.
Before me Eleazar Folsom Jr. Just. Peace

I am well acquainted with the Rev Ebenezer Doolittle Jr. He is a pastor of the church of the Christian Church and the within certificate has been signed in his own hand and seal. Aug t 10 1832 Attest. H. Hubbard
I John Clark of Clarendon do hereby certify that I fully conform the statement of Daniel Stearns so far as he has described the service of William Zuck in the war of the revolution the same being well known to John Clark
State of Vermont Subscribed for Aug t 10 1832. John Clark, who is a man of truth and integrity and was with the above described has been signed as just and true -
Before me Henry Hubbard Jus. Peace

Betsy York N.B. widow of William certified proof of his death & that he left a widow by the name of Betsy York

State of New Hampshire, Sullivan County ss. At a Probate Court held at Claremont within and for said County on the 30th day of March 1853 before the Hon John L. Putnam Judge of said Court it was in evidence that William York of Cornish in said County who was a New Hampshire Pensioner of the United States died on the first day of February A.D. 1849 leaving a widow by the name of Betsey York who has ever since remained a widow and is still living as the widow of said William York.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto to set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 30th day of March 1853
Mary E. Balcomb Register of Probate

Widow Betsey York of N. Hampshire Proof of marriage to Wm York

Office of the Town Clerk Cornish N.H. March 21 1883
I Orlando Powers Town Clerk of Cornish in the County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire certify that upon appl- -ication to me for record evidence of the marriage of William York & Betsey Choate I have searched the records of marriages in my possession without being able to find a Record of such marriage I further certify that many marriages in this town have taken place to my knowledge which do not appear upon the records of marriages of said town
Orlando Powers Town Clerk of Cornish

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
April 1, 1853.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Clason Jackson was a Justice of the Peace & Quorum throughout the State
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John L. Hasley Secretary of State.

We Uriah York and Betsey York of Cornish in County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that we were well acquainted with William York who was at the time of his death a New Hampshire pensioner of the United States and Betsey Choat who is now the widow of said William York. That we were present and witnessed the marriage of the said William York to Betsey Choat as his second wife which said marriage took place at said Cornish on a Sunday evening in the early part of May 1828. The time we are unable to fix upon by the birth or age of a child and other circumstances. That from the time of their said marriage to the time of said York's death they lived as near neighbors to us and a part of the time in the same house with us so that we feel that we cannot be mistaken as to their being lawfully married at the time above stated. That the said William York died on the first day of February 1849 leaving the said Betsey as his widow who is still living as such in the adjoining town of Claremont and that she has ever since remained the widow of the said William York.
Uriah York Betsey York
State of New Hampshire
Sworn and subscribed to on this twenty first day of March 1853
Before me
Olason Jackson Just. Peace
I certify that the above deponents are credible witnesses, and further that the said William and Betsey York were near neighbors of mine and to my knowledge lived together as husband and wife many years previous to said York's death
Olason Jackson Just. Peace

Pension Office, June 24. 1853.
Sir
Please certify the time to which William York, a Revolutionary pensioner, was last paid, or (if the information be on file in your office) the date of his death. He was pensioned under the act of June 7, 1832, as private at $37.87 1 / 2 per annum - inscribed on the New York Hampshire rolls and pension payable at the Concord agency
Very respectfully Your obt. Servt
J. C. Calhoun
For the Commissioners
Died 1 st Feby. 1849.
Paid for his death.
Francis Burt Esq. Third Auditor, Treasury Department.
F. Burt Auditor.

Belsay York
Transfer to Albany when cir. ans.
A. Ely Watertown N.Y.
See previous reply giving information of last payment with can of Lucy Aldrich 1808 Michigan same etc.

Watertown Jefferson County New York Nov. 5 1855
Hon J. P. Kinnot Coud. of Pensions Sir
I inclose herewith the application of Betsey York widow of Wm York for a transfer of pension from Concord New Hampshire to Albany New York
Resp. Yrs ob sent
Adriel Ely

Rotary York
Clann
95740
26306
168755

You are referred to the Secretary of State of New Hampshire, for proof of service as the Deed, alleged to be drawn in 1776, under Capt. Wait, Col. Bedel, in 1777, under Capt. Ashley, Geo. C. Bellows in 1778 under Capt. Cushingman, Col. Ashley.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855. REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
PENSION OFFICE,
Nov: 30 th
1855.
Sir:
The claim of Betsey York for bounty land under the act of the 3d of March, 1855, No. 95,740 has been examined and suspended.
The revolutionary service of William York , the husband of the applicant, does not appear of record in this office.
The 3d section of said act requires a service of "FOURTEEN DAYS" to be established by "RECORD EVIDENCE."
Upon the production of such evidence of service, the claim will be favorably considered.
Very respectfully,
J. MINOT, Commissioner.
211.
Henry H. Spafford, Esq., Upper Falls, Vt.,

Watertown Jefferson County New York May 23. 1856
Sir
Mrs. Betsey York, widow of William York a Revolutionary pensioner of the U. States, was pensioned in N. Hampshire & since removed to this County - Prior to so doing she applied for Bounty Land & employed Henry H. Spofford of Northfield Vermont as her Attorney - For lack of second evidence as she has been informed her claim was suspended - She does not know its number - By the terms of the recent law amending the Law of March 3, 1855 all objection to her claim must be removed - I enclose her power of Attorney revoking Mr Spofford, and also evidence of identity - and as she is an old revolutionary woman I hope no delay will be made in her case. & that a warrant will be sent to me for her at once
Yrs Respectfully
Adriel Ely

Act March 3 1855
Betsey York
widow of
Wm York
Revolutionary
Admiral Eng.
Watkins
W
alg

Watertown New York July 11. 1856
Sir
Mrs Betsey Dork revolutionary pensioner widow of W m York resided in New Hampshire & made application for bounty land and employed Mr Henry H. Spofford of Weathersfield Upper Falls Vermont as her attorney — Afterward she removed to Jefferson County New York & resides with her children & her pension has been transferred from New Hampshire to Vermont —
Having been unable to ascertain whether her claim had or had not been allowed on the 23 d May last she gave me a power of attorney to act for her in the matter which was the same duly transmitted to the Pension office — Allow me to ask if her claim has been filed by Mr. Spofford and if so what action has been had upon it?
May I hope for an immediate answer as this claimant is a very aged woman & belongs to that class of claimants which the act of 14 th May intended should be immediately benefitted —
Yrs Respectfully Adriel Ely Atty for Claimant
J. McIntosh Comm r of Pensions

Betsy Yorke widow of William York due Rev. Adams — from 4 th March 1848 to 3 Feb 1853
Adrienne Ely Watertown Jefferson County New York atty

State of New York County of Jefferson ss
On this 17 th day of June 1858 personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Betsy York a resident of the town of Wilna in the County and State aforesaid aged 73 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration; that she is the widow of William York and was placed on the Pension Roll by Certificate herewith surrendered dated July 5 th 1853 and issued under the 2 nd Section of the Act of February 3. 1853 at the rate of Thirty Seven dollars & Eighty seven cents per annum payable at Concord New Hampshire & transferred to the Albany N. Y. Agency on the 14 th Dec. 1855; that her said pension commenced on the 3 rd day of February 1853 & that under the provisions of a recent Act of Congress she is entitled to arrears of pension from the 4 th March 1848 to the 3 rd day of February 1853 & in order to procure which she makes this declaration & appoints Adriel Ely of Watertown N.Y., her attorney
per Betsy York I sworn & subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid and I certify that I know the affiant to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration & that I have no interest in her claim
Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office.
I, JOHN L. MARSH, Clerk of the County of Jefferson, and of the Courts of Record for said County, do hereby certify that Eli West Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was, at the time of taking such Affidavit, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justice, and verily believe his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County and Courts thereof, this 18th day of June 1858.
John L. Marsh CLERK.
Justice of the Peace

Watertown Jefferson County New York June 18, 1858
Hon, Geo. C. Whiting Pond of Pensions Sir
I herewith transmit the application of Betsey York widow of William York for an allowance of the arrears of her pension from the 4 th day of March 1848 to the 3 rd day of February 1853 at which time her present pension commenced as per her Certificate herewith surrendered
Please send me a new Certificate
Yrs Respectfully
Adriel Ely

William York
Private
11 Mo & 11 days
adm 37.87.
Hon. H. Hubbard Pension Office - Washington - D.C.
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Pension Office J. L. Edwards
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Honble. H. Hubbard. Charlestown. N. Hampshire.