Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19600, John Welch, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Welch, John Polly
W. 19600
CONTENTS

Reported
242, New York Albany Polly Welch widow of John Welch who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 — day of June 1848. and sent to
Hon. W. J. Lawrence H of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 240 Vol. 4

16. 347
New York R
John Welch
of Ulster in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Van Kortlandt of the New York line, for the term of six years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of December, 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th of Jan y 1820 and sent to D. Woodcock Esq. Athica, N. York.
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1820 23.48
Semi-ann. all'cc ending 2 M ch 29/31 $23:48
Cont. { Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. } Notif n sent Dec y 4 th 1820 to D. Woodcock P. M. Athica N.Y.

John Welch copy & certificate
16347
Tompkins Co. Jan'y 20 NY
To be Returned to D Woodcock Ithaca N. York

An Inventory of the real and personal property of John Welch the Soldier named in the annexed affidavit. Real Property he has none —
Personal Property
5. Chairs 1. Table 1. Chest 8. Plates 5. Knives & forks Some Earthen ware 2. Pails two old barrels 1. wash tub 1. Iron Kettle 1. Pot 1. Tea Kettle 1. Stove
John his Welch mark
Valued at $13.00

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Tompkins COUNTY, }
On this Twenty Ninth day of September 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Common Pleas, holden in and for the said county, in said State, constituted a Court of Record, by the laws of said State, with power to hear, try and determine, all actions real, personal, and mixed, arising in the said county, and also all transitory actions, although the same may not have arisen within the said county, and with other powers, John Welch aged Sixty Six years, resident in the town of Shawangunk in the said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:
That he enlisted in the town of Shawangunk , County of Ulster and State of New York in the month of May 1777 . in Henry Goodwin's Company in Col. Lewis Dubois's Regiment , that he enlisted for during the war, that in October 77 he was taken prisoner by the British at Fort Gony and did not join the army until after Connally's was taken when he again joined the army and served to until the end of the war and was discharged in June 1783 . at Snake Hill - and that he made application for his pension on the seventh day of December 1819 that his pension is dated on the 15 th of January 1820 . and is No. 16. 347. —
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 services 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 me, nor have I any other income than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed.
And this deponent further saith that he has an aged wife to support who is infirm that he has no children that assists him in supporting himself & wife, that he has no trade and unable to support himself by labour at days work and that requiring the assistance of his country for support — Sworn to & declared this 29 th day of September 1820 . in open court before me Richard Smith First Judge Tompkins County John Welch mark

Tompkins County } Clerks Office } S.
State of New York
I, George P. Frost, Deputy Clerk, of the court of Common Pleas in and for the said county of Tompkins do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said court. And I 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 Thirteen dollars - In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the said court at Ithaca this 10 th day of October 1820.
Geo. P. Frost Deputy Clerk

John Welch application for Pension for Revolutionary servi- ces
New York line Col Dubois Rent-war first than Col Van Courtland
Adrienne Application from New York Bds.

Tompkins County State of New York } ss. Be it remembered that on the twentieth day of December 1819 - personally came before me John Sutton Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Tompkins personally appeared John Welch of the town of Ulster in said County aged sixty six years the 17 th day of March last past who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the fol- lowing 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 the said John Welch enlisted in the town of Shawangunk in the County of Ulster and State of New York in the latter part of May fifteen hundred and seventy seven in a Company commanded by Captain Godwin in the 7 th New York Regiment commanded by Col - Dubois - to serve during the war - That from and after the time of his enlistment as above said he continued to serve in the said Company and Regiment until the the taking of Fort Mon- gomery in the month of October 1777 when he was taken a prisoner by the British and was imprisoned by the British in the North Church in the City of New York and after wards in the ship Good intent - and that he did not get back again into the American Army until after the capture of Fort Monmouth in the latter part of March or the first of April 1782 when he was entered Captain Israel Smith's Company in the second New York Regiment commanded by Col Van Cortlandt from which time he continued to serve in said Col Van Cortlandt's Regiment until the close of the war in the month of June 1783 - when he was discharged at Snake Hill in Green and Windsor in the County of Orange - at which time he belonged to Captain Hanttrick's Com- pany of Light Infantry in the same Regiment to which he had been transferred - And the said John Welch further saith that he was regularly and honorably discharged - but he has lost his discharge - That he is in reduced cir- cumstances and stands in need the assistance of his Country for support -
Subscribed and sworn to this 7 th day of Decr 1819 before me John Sutton -
John Welch mark

Tompkins County p - I John Sutton one of the judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Tompkins do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named John Welch did serve in the revolution war against the common enemy as stated in the preceding declaration - And further that the said John Welch is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and I now there with the foregoing the proceedings had before me in the premises to the Secretary of War pursuant to the directions of the above mentioned act of Congress - This 7 th day of December 1890.
John Sutton
Tompkins County State of New York William Waddle a private soldier in the first in the Revolutionary war New York Regiment being duly sworn depose and saith that from his acquaintance with the above named John Welch he is satisfied that he is the same person of that name who served in the second New York Regiment commanded by Phillip Van Cortland during the last year of the revolutionary war - and that the facts set forth in his declaration are true -
Subscribed & sworn Before me Dec 8 1890
William Waddle Mark
Arthur S. Johnson Jr. Tompkins County
I hereby certify that William Waddle by whom the above affidavit is made is an intelligent and credible witness -
Arthur S. Johnson Jr. Tompkins County

State of New York Tompkins County, Clerks Office.
I certify that the within named John Sutton Esquire was on the day of taking the within Affidavit a Legal acting Judge of the court of common pleas in and for said county. I further certify that Arthur D. Johnson Esquire was on the day of the date of the within affidavit. a Legal acting Justice of the peace in and for said county duly authorized to take the same. I further certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge & Justice and very believe that the signatures of "John Sutton & Arthur D. Johnson" subscribed to the annexed Affidavit is the proper hand-writing of the said Judge and Justice. Witness the seal of said county hereunto affixed and my name Subscribed this 8 th day of December 1819.
Geo. P. Frost Dep. clk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
State of New York
County of Tompkins ss On the Sixteenth day of September 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the court in and for said County Polly Welch of the town of Ithaca in said County and being aged eighty One - years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the "act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows," - and also a further declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838. and further to obtain the benefit of all the intermediate acts of Congress or Resolutions of Congress explanatory of any such act, between the 7 th July 1838 and the 3 d March 1843.
That she is the widow of John Welch who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum. She further declares that she was married to the said John Welch on the 16 th day of October 1787 Seventeen hundred & eighty Seven, that her husband, the aforesaid John Welch died on the 25 th day of January 1830 eighteen hundred & thirty; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated. Subscribed & sworn before me } Polly Welch this 16 th day of September 1843 } much
N. J. Wallbridge Judge of Tompkins County Court Counselor of the Supreme Court
I Certify that the above named Polly Welch is a respectable person, that I consider her of the age represented by her & that from her great age, & the infirmity of that age, she ought not to be required to appear in open court to make her Declaration.
H. J. Wallbridge Judge of Tompkins County Court Counselor of the Supreme Court
State of New York ss Personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the Court in and for said county Thomas Welch of the town of Ithaca in said county aged fifty two years & after being duly sworn according to law, deposes & saith that Polly Welch, who is applying for a pension as the widow of John Welch late a soldier in the war of the Revolution & a pensioner of the United States is this deponent's mother & that the aforesaid John Welch late a pensioner of the United States was this deponent's father; that this deponent's father & mother above particularly named, had as the legal fruit of their marriage one daughter, own sister to this deponent, older than this deponent & who is fifty four years of age, that this deponent's father, the above named John Welch & the late husband of the aforesaid Polly Welch died on the 25 th January 1830 eighteen hundred and thirty & that his mother, the aforesaid widow Polly Welch has not since married, but remains a widow.
Subscribed & sworn before me } Thomas Welch this 20 th day of September 1843 }
N. J. Wallbridge Judge of Tompkins County Court Counselor of the Supreme Court

State of New York
County of Tompkins ss Personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the Court in and for said county George Welch of the town of Ithaca in said county aged forty six, & after being duly sworn according to law, deponeth & saith that Polly Welch who is applying for a pension as the widow of John Welch late a soldier in the war of the revolution & a pensioner of the United States, is this deponent's mother & that the aforesaid John Welch, late a soldier & a pensioner, was this deponent's father, and that this deponent's father & mother, the above particularly named John Welch & Polly Welch, the present wid- ow had as the lawful fruit of their marriage three children older than this deponent, all own brothers & sisters to this deponent & all of the same father & mother, & that the eldest own sister of this deponent is fifty five years of age, & that this deponent's father, the aforesaid John Welch was a pensioner of the United States, & that he died on the 25th day of January 1830 eight hundred and thirty & that this deponent's mother the aforesaid applicant Widow Polly Welch has not since married, but remains a widow
Subscribed & sworn before me this 20th day of September 1843
George Welch
N. J. Walbridge Judge of Tompkins
County Court Commissioner of the Supreme Court
I certify that the within named Thomas Welch who subscribed the within deposition & the above named George Welch are both respectable persons.
N. J. Walbridge Judge of Tompkins County Court etc
State of New York Tompkins County ss
I A. Crittenden Deputy Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Henry J. Walbridge Esquire whose name is subscribed to the three several affidavits and whose name is subscribed to the Certificate attached to the same at the date of the same a Judge in & for said County commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and only believe his signature to the above certificate & affidavits genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Ithaca this 22 nd day of September A D 1843
M. Crittenden Deputy Clerk

State of New York County of Tompkins } On this Twenty fifth day of November A.D. 1850 before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Rebecca Mitchell Executrix to the Estate of Polly Welch who being duly sworn upon her Oath make the following declaration for of Obtaining the Benefit of the act of Congress passed July 1 st 1848.
The she is the Executrix to the Estate of Polly Welch who was the widow of John Welch late Ithaca deceased who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and received in his life time a pension from the United States at the rate of $96. Ninety Six dollars per Annum That since the decease of her said husband she was allowed a pension at the rate of $80. Eighty Dollars per annum and was in receipt of said pension at the time of her death, she further states that she believes that by virtue of the act of July 1, 1848 she or is entitled to an increase of Pension, That the Pension Certificate of the said Polly Welch was retained by the Pension agency at the time of her death, That I Rebecca Mitchell Executrix to the Estate of the said Polly Welch ask that a new Certificate may be issued to her for such amount of pension as she the said Polly Welch may have been entitled to at the time of her death by law That the said Polly Welch died on the 20 th day of December 1848.
Sworn to and subscribed before } Rebecca Mitchell Me this 25 th day of November 1850 } Wm. V. Brugh Justice of the Peace
I also certify that the above named Rebecca Mitchell is a respectable Person and that her statement above is entitled to full credit and belief
Wm. V. Brugh Justice of the Peace
Answer to be sent to John W. Lugg Ithaca Tompkins Co. N.Y.

State of New York County of Tompkins I Alfred Wells County Judge performing the duties of Surrogate of the County of Tompkins according to law do hereby certify that at a Surrogate Court held at Ithaca in & for said said County satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Polly Welch was a Pensioner of the United States at the Rate of Eighty Dollars per annum at the time of her death and was a resident of the town of Ithaca in the County of Tompkins in the State of New York and died on the 20 th day of December 1848 in the town of Ithaca County of Tompkins State of New York. That Rebecca Mitchell within named in the application for the issuance of Pension has been appointed Executrix of the Estate of the said Pensioner Polly Welch. That the said Pensioner Polly Welch left the following named children her surviving namely, Thomas Welch, George Welch and Martha Crispell all of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards and only them her surviving
In witness whereof I Alfred Wells have hereunto set my hand County Judge & the Seal of said Surrogate Court this 14 th day of December 1850,
Alfred Wells County Judge

State of New-York.
ss.
Tompkins County Clerk's Office.
I, HORACE MACK, Clerk of said County, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, do hereby certify, that John Bouyn Esquire, before whom the preceding declaration was subscribed and sworn, and whose name appears to the Jurat thereto, was at the date of the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly elected, sworn, and authorized to act as such, and to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the preceding Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, County and Courts, at Ithaca, this
Sixteenth
I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said day of
Decr
1850
H Mack Clerk.

Ithaca Dec 16. 1850
Commission of Pension
Sir
Enclosed you will find the application for the increase of Pension due to the children of Polly Welch, Mrs. Mitchell makes the application for the benefit of the children of Polly Welch
Respectfully &c. John M. Murray

January 21, 1935
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John Welch-W.19600 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. J. B. Smelzer 405 S. Albany Street Ithaca, New York.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Welch, soldier of the War of the Revolution, for the purpose of aiding Miss Amelia Welch, his granddaughter, to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
You state that John Welch was born in 1753 in Wales, came to America in 1771, served in the Revolution, and in 1812 came from Newburgh, New York, with his family and settled on the 600 acres of land which he drew for his services rendered in that war, said land located near the city of Ithaca, New York, where he died in 1830.
The land, above referred to, may have been granted by the state of New York, and it is suggested that you consult the archives of that state for information relative thereto.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 19600, based upon the military service of John Welch during the War of the Revolution.
John Welch was born March 17, 1753, place not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
He enlisted in Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York, the latter part of May, 1777, served in Captain Henry Godwin's company, Colonel Lewis DuBois' 5th New York regiment, was taken prisoner by the British in October, 1777, when Fort Montgomery was captured; he was impris-

oned in North Church, New York City, also on the ship "Good Intent", until after the capture of Cornwallis, when he was exchanged. He entered the service in March or April, 1782, served in Captains Israel Smith's and Hamtramck's companies, Colonel Philip Van Cortland's 2nd New York regiment, until discharged in June, 1783.
The soldier, John Welch, was allowed pension on his application executed December 7, 1819, at which time he was residing in the Township of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York. He died January 25, 1830 in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.
John Welch married October 16, 1787, Polly; her maiden name is not stated, nor is it shown where they were married.
The widow, Polly Welch, was allowed pension on her application executed September 16, 1843, at which time she was aged eighty-one years and living in Ithaca, New York. She died there December 20, 1848.
The following data in regard to their children are also found in the claim: a daughter, fifty-five years of age in 1843, her name not definitely shown; Thomas Welch, aged fifty-two years in 1843 and living in Ithaca, New York; Catherine Welch, born August 22, 1794; George Welch, born March 14, 1797, and living in 1843 in Ithaca, New York.
The following children survived their mother, Polly Welch: Thomas Welch, George Welch, and Martha Crispall.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

New York 8207
Polly Welch
widow of John Welch
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 25 th day of January 1830 of Tompkins co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Captain _____ of the commanded by Col. Van Courtlandt the New York line for _____
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of Eighty Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of March 1844 and sent to Hon. A. Dana, House of Representatives
Total amount, $ 400 00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Geo C. Smith Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 187

5281
Rep 11 Apl 44
Albany New York
Polly Wilks
widow of John Wilks
who was a Private
in the New York Line
2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Eight Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Apr 1844, and sent to
Abad Joy Onondaga N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 258

242
New York Albany Polly Welch died widow of John Welch
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Recd from $80
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1848.
1 st of July
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of April 1831 and sent to
J. W. Inugg
Ithaca N. Y.
Endg 20 th Decr 1848
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 244 Vol. 4
242
J. ✓
Rate of death risk on 93 -

5455
Polly Welch
$80 per an
Arad Joy
Wid
N.Y.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting Pensions for one year to certain widows, who have received Pensions under the act of July 7. 1838 - State of New York
County of Tompkins 3 rd In this 30 th day of March 1844 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Polly Welch - a resident of the town of Ithaca - in said County and State, aged over Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March 1843, granting Pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary War -
That she is the widow of John Welch - who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States - and that she received a Pension of Eighty dollars per annum, under the act of July 7 th 1838 -
She further declares that she is still a widow -
Subscribed and sworn before me This 30 th day of March 1844
Chs. G. Day Justice of the Peace
her Polly L Welch mark.
I certify that the above named Polly Welch - is a respectable person. Chs. G. Day Justice of the Peace.
State of New York
County of Tompkins 3 rd Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Samuel R. Mitchell - and on being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that the above named widow Polly Welch - is the identical person and widow, to whom was granted a five years Pension under the act of July 7. 1838 at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum, and that she is still a widow -
Subscribed and sworn before me This 30 th day of March 1844
Chs. G. Day Justice of the Peace.
Samuel R Mitchell
I certify that the above named Samuel R Mitchell is a respectable person. Chs. G. Day Justice of the Peace.
State of New York
County of Tompkins 3 rd Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County John W. Driegg - and after being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith, that the above named widow Polly Welch - is the identical person and widow, to whom was granted a five years pension, under the act of July 7. 1838 at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum, and that she is still a widow -
Subscribed and sworn before me This 30 th day of March 1844
Chs. G. Day Justice of the Peace.
John W. Driegg
I certify that the above named John W Driegg - is a respectable person. Chs. G. Day Justice of the Peace.

5281
Adm
admitted
Hon. J. Lawrence H of R

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of act Congress of 2 nd of February 1848 entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution"
State of New York
County of Tompkins On this 4 th day of May 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County & State Polly Welch a resident of the town of Ithaca in the County of Tompkins and State of New York aged Eighty Six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd of February 1848 granting pensions to widows of Persons who served during the revolutionary war. that she is the widow of John Welch who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution. That she drew a Pension of Eighty Dollars per annum which she received under the act of 17 th June 1844 She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to and subscribed on the her- day and year above written Polly Welch before me Mark
Wm V. Brown Justice of the peace
State of New York
Tompkins County I Norman Crittenden Clerk of said County do hereby certify that William V. Brown Esq before whom the above affidavit purports to have been made was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County commissioned and sworn and duly qualified to take the same and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and rightly believe his signature to the jurat thereto is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County at Ithaca this 9 th day of May A D 1848
N. Crittenden Clerk

Hon J. L. Edwards Comt. of Pensions Washington D.C.
John 18.
89749 Nov 26 4. 1843 Perry, Mich. acc 1838

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Polly Welch wid of John Pud. law '38:44 N.Y old case of mine from Abad Joy

H. Hill jun Rector To Mrs Welch
Shack for Eng Care of Baynes & Penn New York City.

Adad Joy Esq. Care of Raynor & Pond New York City.
H. Hill Esq. Fischer to Welch

Walden Orange Co.
Nov. 14 th 1843.
Dear Sir:
In answer to your question I find on the Records of Baptisms in St. Andrews Church the following names; viz, Catherine Walsh, Born Aug. 22 d 1794. Baptized June 28 th 1795. John & Mary Walsh, Sponsors. George Walsh, Born March 14 th 1797. Baptized July 16 th 1797. John & Mary Walsh, Sponsors. (Yours Obedt. Servt.)
Horace Hills Jr Rector of St Andrews Church Walden -

Hon A. Dana M c Washington D.C.
Wm A. Dana WTR

Ovid Dec 16th 1843
Hon A. Dana
My Dear Sir
I beg leave to inclose a minister certificate in case of Polly Welch. It is the last, & brings me up square with my pension papers - my absence a month had got me behind hand, I beg you will pardon me for troubling you so often & so much -
I enclosed to Hon Col Edwards on the 30th Sept, the application of Polly Welch, the inclosed certificate is to accompany it, & if Hon Col Edwards will look up the application rec'd say Oct 4 or 5 & put it with the inclosed, the papers will be all together, I beg leave most Respectfully to withdraw all claim or pretence to that part of the application relating to the act for one year, under Law of March 3 d 1843, it was one of those cases, where the papers were written and for? before I knew the objection to that claim, I have never inserted it in one instance since I received notice from Hon Col Edwards of its objection; other cases made in the same way have passed, he has had the goodness to overtake it in me, it was done through ignorance
Very truly Yours Abad Joy
Hon for the certificate you in support of the minister. Hon Col Edwards can tell where

9749.
Jolly Welch
NY.
act 7. July 38
m 87. a 30
adm
2 yrs pr
$80.
Hon. A. Sand H.R.

Ithaca
Polly Welch and, wife of John N. G.
Joint Account since 1 st July 1848.
Ad. $96 per ann. from 1 st July, 1848, to 20 th Dec 1848, when she died.
Payable to Rebecca Welch, Executrix. For the benefit of Thomas Welch, George Welch & the Crispell, her only surviving children. Farm payments at $80 per ann to be deducted.
Given over to J. W. Linnig Ithaca N. Y.

Ithaca Dec 11
Case of fine watch
D. Woodcock
agt. St. John's Ithaca, N.Y. Rec'd Dec 16: 1819.
Free
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of war
Washington
#

Ithaca Tompkins County State of New York
Sir
Inclosed I send to your department the application of John Welch for a pension for revolutionary services - He will not be able to procure any further evidence of his services short of going going to Ulster County the expenses of which he knows not how to defray -
His name appears on the list of Continental Soldiers of the New York line in the office of the Secretary of this State - and it is a notorious fact fact that he drew a lot of land in this state in the character of a continental soldier of the state line of the State of New York one hundred acres of which he retained to himself until about three years since - when all his property was sold on execution - and he is left destitute of property and dependent upon his country for support. - He therefore hopes that if evidence is required - it will be found in rolls and records of the Continental army when his name must undoubtedly appear.
I have the Honor to be your
Very Sincere
L. D. Woodcock
Ithaca Dec. 8 th 1819
Hon. J. C. Calhoun
Secretary War

1935 Jan. 21 - list to Mrs. J. B. Smelser for Miss Amelia Welch
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19602 Polly Welch Widow of John Welch Prim Rev War
Act: Feb. 2 nd  148
Index: - Vol. M , Page 323
[Arrangement of 1870.]

CAYUGA CHAPTER ITHACA, NEW YORK
405 S. Albany St., Ithaca, New York, January 15, 1935.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Am writing for information regarding the service of John Welch, a soldier in the War of the Revolution, for the purpose of aiding Miss Amelia Welch, a granddaughter, at the age of ninety-two, to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
John Welch (1753-1830) born in Wales, came to American in 1771, and served in the Revolutionary War. In 1812 he came from Newburgh, N.Y. with his family and settled on the 600 acres that he drew from the government for services rendered by him in the Revolution, location about two miles south of the city of Ithaca (then in the military township of Ulysses). He lived and died there in 1830.
His record of service I have been able to obtain is as follows:
Balloting Book
P. 45 - John Welch, private, Hamtramck Company, second New York Regiment, Township 22, Lot 86, acres 600 - July 8, 1790.
P. 136 - John Welch, Ulysses, in Township No. 22, Ulysses, balloted to John Welch Lot 86.
New York in the Revolution, by Roberts (supplement)
P. 211 - John Welch (Welch) - name appears among those in connection with the Land Bounty Rights (assignors list)
It seems that by some injustice done he was able to retain only 100 acres of this land. I hope you may be able to furnish a more complete record of his service than I have been able to obtain; also any family data given, and his place of residence at time of Revolution is desired.
On account of the advanced age of Miss Welch I hope you may be able to give this your early attention, which I shall appreciate very much.
Thanking you, I am,
Very truly yours,
Nellie T. Smelzer
(Mrs. J. B.) Nellie Townsend Smelzer Registrar of Cayuga Chapter D.A.R. Ithaca, N. Y.