Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,583, John Watkin Watkins, Continental (N.J.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (N.G.) Watkins, John Watkin Judith
No. 19,583
CONTENTS

New York 2212
Judith Watkins widow of John W. Watkins
N.Y. who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 24. October 1813 of New York in the State of N. York who was a Captain in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't _____ commanded by Col. Malcolm. in the N. Jersey for 7 months & 1 day Continental Records corrected Apr. 25, 1904. R.
scribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 140 Dollars 66 Cents per mensem to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28. day of March 1839 and sent to Pensioner N o 358. South Street N.Y.
Arrears to the 14th of March '39 321.88 Semi-annual allowance ending 4. Sept. " 70.33 $391.31
{ Act July 1838.
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 2 Page 1

State of New-York, City and County of New-York, } ss:
On this sixth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, personally appeared before the Justices of the Superior Court of the City of New-York, Judith Watkins , a resident of the city and county of New-York, aged seventy-seven 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 July the seventh, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, entitled, "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
This deponent is the daughter of the late William Livingston, Governor of New-Jersey, and the widow of John W. Watkins, who was appointed a Captain in Colonel Malcom's Regiment, in the line of this state, in the Army of the United States, on the eleventh day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven, and resigned his said office on the twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven; and according to the knowledge and belief of this deponent, and the best information that she can obtain performed the services incident to his said office during the time which he held the same; that after his resignation of the said office of Captain, the said John W. Watkins was aide camp to Major General Lord Stirling, until the sixth day of April, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty; but whether held any com-

mission during the time of such last mentioned service, or was a volunteer, this deponent is unable to state; but that he was called Major Watkins, during the time of said last mentioned service, and for some years after: and that the said John W. Watkins, at the time of said appointment, resided in the state of New Jersey, his family having removed from the city of New York, in consequence of the war: but that whether he was drafted, a volunteer, or substitute; or whether he was engaged in any battle or battles; this deponent is unable to state; nor can she specify the country through which he passed.
She further declares that she was married to the said John W. Watkins, on the sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty, by the Rev. James Caldwell, of Elizabethtown, New Jersey; and that her husband, the aforesaid John W. Watkins, died on the twenty-fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, at Harlem Heights, New York, aged fifty-six years and six days: and that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated; and that she has remained unmarried ever since the decease of her said husband.
Sworn to, and subscribed } Judith Watkins on the day and year first above written, before the said court in witness whereof the seal of the said court is hereunto affixed the day and year before written.
L. A. Clinton
Clerk

New York Superior Court State of New York, City and County of New York, } fs:
On this Ninth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, a book was produced in this court which con- tained a family record, a true extract from which is con- tained in the words and figures following, that is to say:
"John Wakin Watkins, A. M. Major in the Army of the United States, and Aid de Camp to Maj t Gen l Lord Sterling, son of John Watkins of Glamorganshire, South Wales, was on the 6 th of April, 1780, married to Judith the youngest daughter of William Livingston, Esq., Governor of the state of New Jersey."
The said book so produced in this court, contained records of various other facts; was ancient in its appearance; and bore all the ordinary marks of authenticity. In witness whereof the seal of the said court is hereto affixed, the day & A. G. Clinton and year above mentioned Clerk of the Superior Court of the City of New York.

State of New York Secretary's Office
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this office that on the 11 th of March 1777 John W. Watkins was appointed a Captain in Colonel Malcom's Regiment, in the line of this State in the Army of the United States, and that he resigned on the 12 th of October 1777.
Given under my hand and the seal of this office at the city of Albany the 13 th day of October A. D. 1838.
Arch d Campbell Dep. Secretary
1871

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PARISH RECORDS
John Watkin Watkins AM. Major. in the Army of the United States and Aid-de-camp to Maj r Gen l Lord Stirling, Son of John Watkins of Glamorganshire South Wales, was on the 6 th April 1780.
married to
Judith , Youngest Daughter of William Livingston Esq r Governor of the State of New Jersey.
had Issue,
John , born 10 th June 1781 - baptized by The Rev d M c Vesterlow 17 th Jan y 1782 - Sponsors Edward Livingston, Brockholst Livingston, and Elizabeth Watkins, - and died 10 th March 1782.
1. still born
Susannah , born Eighteenth Oct r One thousand, seven hundred, and eighty three. and baptized by The Rev d Benjamin Moore Dec r 1 st 1784. Her Father and Elizabeth and Lydia Watkins Sponsors.
William born Nineteenth April One thousand, seven hundred & eighty five.
bap.

baptized by The Rev d Benjamin Moore Sep r 17 th 1785 - The Rev d B. Moore, Clement Cook Clarke and Mrs Charity Moore Sponsors. first Cousin of his Father.
Lydia born Twenty second Jan y One thousand, seven hundred, and eighty seven. baptized by The Rev d Benjamin Moore D.D. April 8 th 1787. - Matthew Ridley Esq r Sarah Jay and Lady Catharine Duer Sponsors.
Sarah Elizabeth born Twenty fifth Jan y One thousand seven hundred and ninety. baptized by The Rev d Benjamin Moore D.D. May 10 th 1790. John Manners Major Gen l in the Army of the King of G t Britain Louisa Ash, and Mercy Ferrers Sponsors. - died 9 th Jan y 1796.
John born Second Oct r One thousand seven hundred and ninety one - baptized by The Rev d Benjamin Moore D.D. Royal Flint Esq r James Drew Captain in the British Navy and Mrs Charity Moore Sponsors. Greenleaf
Charles born Twenty eighth July One thousand seven hundred and ninety three baptized by The Rev d Abraham Beach D.D. Sep r 21 st 1793.
James Greenleaf The Rev d Thomas Ellison and Mrs Henrietta Colden Sponsors.

May 25, 1920.
Miss Natalie Sumner Lincoln, 2235 Q Street, North West, Washington, D. C.
Madam:
In reply to your request of the twenty-fourth instant, you are advised, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Widow's File No. 19,583, it appears that John Watkin Watkins was the son of John Watkins of Glamorganshire, Wales; and while residing in New Jersey, having removed from New York City in consequence of the war, he was appointed on March 11, 1777, Captain in Colonel Malcom's Regiment of the Continental Line, he resigned on October 12, 1777, after which, with the rank of Major, he served as Aid-de- Camp to Major General Lord Stirling until April 6, 1780.
He married April 6, 1780, Judith, the youngest daughter of William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey and he died at Harlem Heights, New York, October 24, 1813, aged fifty-six years and six days.
His widow Judith was allowed pension on her application executed November 9, 1838, while residing in New York City, aged seventy-seven years.

Their children were:
John, born June 10, 1761, died March 10, 1782. Susannah, " October 18, 1783. William, " April 19, 1785. Lydia, " January 22, 1787. Sarah Elizabeth, " January 25, 1790, died January 9, 1796. John, " October 2, 1791. Charles, " July 28, 1793.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Maab Dec 25.
3180 Nov 16.
J. L. Edwards Comm. of Planian
H. C. C. Cambridge ATN

Washing Tn 28 dec. 1838
Colo. Edwards will oblige Mr. Chamberlay by informing him whether the papers of Mrs. Watkins have been received and if so what is the decision upon them -

Mar 11.
In at
Miss Lanus G Cummings Pension office Washington DC -
Judith W. ...

New York 9 th March 1839
Sir
I am requested by Mrs Judith Watkins widow of John W Watkins to say she sent a letter directed to you enclosing the Bible leaf as requested (in your note to C.C. Chamberlain Esq) since which she has not had the pleasure of hearing from you. Should any new difficulties arise, please write to her direct. Mrs Judith Watkins 358 Fourth Street New York
Very respectfully
Your obed servt
Sam l J. Mayhew
Sams L Dividends Esq. Comm r of Pensions
like most aged persons she is constantly improving for better & fully American to know of the Bible leaf in safe

James L. Edwards, Esq., Com. of Pensions, Washington D. C.

4 Wall St. New-York, Nov. 14 th , 1838. }
Respected Sir:
In behalf of Mrs. Judith Watkins, I have the honor to inclose the papers one and two, which you will receive herewith, desiring to obtain for her the benefit of the pension law passed July 7 th , 1838. It is believed that Major Watkins performed greater services than the evidence here furnished clearly establishes: This, however, is the best proof that can be now supplied; and you will oblige the applicant, by looking into the papers, and advising her of the result, by a letter addressed to Mrs. Judith Watkins, to my care.
I have the honor to be, Sir, very
respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
Pierre Ogilvie Beebe.
James L. Edwards, Esq., Washington. }

Jan. 28, 1839
Ms
James Family record of Judith Watkins
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts ss.
Commonwealth Office

New York
Sir
Enclosed is the leaf of the Bible containing the Record of my Marriage
Yours &c Judith Watkins
Jan 25 th 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq

V. N. York
Judith Watkins widow of John W.
Lit. to Hon. C. C. Cambuleng, 28. Dec. '38. To same 16. Jan. 1839
Act. July 7. 1838 ✓

Rev WIDOW, &c.
1925 May 31. Photostat 2 pages of family records furnished by S. Lincoln (S. 39842) see receipt for payment in Samuel Shifflett. S39842. aw
File No. 19583
Judith Watkins widow of John W. Watkins Captain * Rev War
over
Act: July 13th 38
Index: — Vol. M Page 3111
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Continental. Records corrected. Apr. 25, 1904.

Order . . . W. Malcom Aug. 12, 1777;
Return of men recruited by Capt. John W. Watkins of Col. W. Malcom's regt. 1777;
State of Capt. John W. Watkins Recruiting account. 1777;
Return of monies due and paid his Company by Capt. Watkins, Col. Malcom's regt. Sept. 1, 1777;
U. S. with John W. Watkins Capt. for recruiting service, paying his company and as aid. de camp, to Maj. Genl. Lord Stirling.
Return of rations due Capt. John Watkins from Sept. 1, 1777 to Oct. 12, 1777, and as aid de camp to Maj. Genl. Lord Stirling from Oct. 20, 1778 to Jan'y. 20, 1779
Pay due him as aid. de camp same dates.
Memorandum of sundries given his company 1777.
Proceedings of Court Martial Sept. 10, 1777, Capt. Jno. W. Watkins president.
To War Dept. Oct. 1900

NO. _____
Date May 21 1920
Name John Watkins No. Wis File 19583 Rev War.
Photographic copies wanted of 1 pieces, consisting of 2 pages.
Remarks: W. N. West Chief Record Div. W. N. West Ext.
2035
Law Clerk.
Serial _____

In at Jan 15
my
L. Edwards
Eng
Comr. of-
Prison
Hon. C.C. Cambreleng HA

Col d Edwards will oblige Mr. Cambridge by enabling him to answer the enclosed.
Wash.
14 Aug 1835

I do hereby certify that the Commander in chief has, at his own request, permitted Capt John Watkins of Col. Malcom's regiment to resign his commission in said regiment. —
Head Quarters October 12 th 1777
Alex Hamilton A.D.C.

 • Eleven Horn Cattle Open & Cows belonging to Col. Cap. at Saddle Riders  • Buckskin at St. Baskets and Six at Solomon Days- 
Sir,
You are ordered to proceed with Forty Men to the Neighbourhood of Paramara, and secure a Number of Oxen and leave the Property of Capt. Baskerville. Stand now at the Farms of Abraham Baskerville and Solomon Days or in their care- and drive said Cattle directly to this Place — Should the Cattle be secured you will take just measures with the Prisoners above named or others concerned, as will be most effectual to produce a Discovery given at Ramabourgh 6 th Aug. 1777  ABurn De To Captain Watkins —