Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25499, Solomon Tracy, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Tracy, Solomon Dolly
W. 25499
CONTENTS

28528
New York
Solomon Tracy
of Catawba Co in the State of N.Y. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Watkins of the Reg t commanded by Col Patterson in the Massachusetts line for 14 months -
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Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of April 1834 and sent to Hon. Mr. Hall H. Rep t = more
Arrears to the 14th of Mar '34 $139.98 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept '34 23.33 $163.31
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. Cromwell Clerk, Book E Vol. 4 Page 82
Little 11. 11-13. P. 11-13, Nov. 19, 1847

Date of death not on AB
Dr. Henry A. Swensen, Feb. 5, 1858.
3534 Illinois Dolly Tracy widow of Solomon who served in the Revolutiona- ry war, as a Pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 31 st day of Jany 1854 and sent to
Samuel Lake Buffalo N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 195 Vol. A
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14683
Solomon Tracy Cattaraugus New York
12. 16. 84 P. 385
Sammuel Lake Springville N. York

BRIEF in the case of Solomon Tracy of Cattaraugus co in the State of New York. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Enlisted In 1775 8 Private Gen. Heath, Capt Watkins, Col. Patterson   Volunteer 1776 3 do Col. Simmons, Col. Hagan   Drafted 1777 1 Capt Clark   do the same year Brandywine was taken 1 Capt Lins Lieut. White & Reine.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Windsor, Massachusetts,  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witnesses & traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Not corrected as required 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. H. Bradford Examining Clerk.

State of New York
Cattaraugus County ss. Adam Ballard being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say that he is personally acquainted with Solomon Gray of Ashford in said County of Cattaraugus. That the deponent believes the said Solomon is twenty six years of age, and that he is an applicant for a pension as a Revolutionary Soldier.
That they were first acquainted in the Town of Danby Vermont in the time of the Revolutionary War near the close thereof. That it is reported and believed in the neighbourhood where the said Solomon has resided. That he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and that the deponent concurs in that opinion, and that the deponent has been credibly informed of his services soon after the said Revo- lutionary war, and from such information has no doubt of the fact. his Adam Ballard Mark
Sworn and subscribed the 18th day of September 1852 and I certify the deponent to be a credible witness.
Joseph Foster Justice

State of New York Erie County ss. Adam Ballard of Ohio
July 18th 1841 Adam Ballard

State of New York Erie County ss. Nathaniel Ballou of the Town of Collins in said County being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say that he is personally acquainted with Solomon Tracy of Ashford in the County of Cattaraugus an applicant for a pension as a Revolutionary Soldier, that they were first acquainted in Adams Massachusetts soon after the Revolutionary War, that that the deponent believes the said Solomon Tracy is Seventy Six years of age and that he was a Soldier in the revolutionary war. That it is generally understood, and believed that among the acquaintances of the said Solomon Tracy, that he had been a Revolutionary Soldier and further says not. — Nathaniel Ballou Sworn and Subscribed { the 18 th day of September 1832 Before me & I } Joseph Foster Justice certify the deponent to be a Credible Witness — —

State of New York Cattaraugus County ss. I John W. Staunton
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County do hereby certify that Joseph Doster before whom the two foregoing affidavits appear to have been made now as the dates thereof a Justice of the peace in & for said County. and that the signatures of said Justice subscribed to the same are in his own proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County the 2 d day of October 1832
John W. Staunton clerk

State of New York Erie County ss. Adam Ballard of Otto
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of March 1881 Notary Public
12/18/81

ashed 14 mo. pri $46.66

State of New York
County of Cattaraugus ss. On this 3 rd day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges or Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting Solomon Tracy a resident of Ashford in the County of Cattaraugus State of New York aged Seventy Six years, but has no record of his age 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. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated, that he enlisted for eight Months in May 1775 served in Capt. Nathan Watkins Company in a Massachusetts Regiment Commanded by Col. John Patterson in Genl. Heath's Brigade. Israel Putnam was the Major General was discharged the last of December of the same year having served his time out, at the time of his enlisting he resided in Windsor Massachusetts, in Berkshire County, That his Capt & Col. both were residents of the same County, That he was stationed Fort No. 3 near Boston at Cambridge and did not march over any extent of country during that term of service, was in one small battle at Litchmore point near the fort, on the 9 th of November was in sight of the British Army at the Bunker Hill Battle, but that the Company in which he served was not in said Battle, being in the reserved Corps. That General Washington arrived at Boston soon after the Battle of Bunkerhill, and remained there some time. That he was discharged at Cambridge That the next service was for three months in the Massachusetts Militia service, that he or his father was obliged to turn out, and that the Defendant entered his name, under Capt William Watkins in Col. Benjamin Simonds Regiment That he and the Captain and Col. were at the time residents in Berkshire County in Massachusetts, volunteered the 24 th of

December 1776 and served the time out & was discharged. in March following at Tienderoga, that the company marched from Berkshire to Tienderoga where they were stationed, and were required to work getting out & hauling timber for Bridges & getting brush for the fortifications, was in no battles that I was of service, that Anthony Wayne was there as Col. Commandant of the whole forces. There was several Regiments stationed there, one Col. Robinson of Northampton Massachusetts was known to the deponent, that the troops were not well provided for and that they suffered much for want of Bread and Salt, and the severity of the winter. —
That in the Month of September 1777 he was drafted and served One month under Capt Clark as a Guard in Hoosac in the State of New York and in Manchester Vermont, does not know that they were attached to any Regiment, was not in any battles. That the deponent & his Capt Wm Clark were residents of Berkshire County. That he was discharged in October following after serving One month, at Manchester. —
That he served One month in the same year 1777 previous to the last service, under Capt Low Joseph Pierce & John Warren Lieutenants, was drafted, service commenced in June & was out in July following Just one month, was discharged in Manchester Vermont served as a guard and does not know that they were attached to any regiment. These two last periods of service was the same year that Burgoyne was taken, and the Militia were drafted to guard teams and Military Stores — That he was again drafted and served One month under Capt Lieutenants White & Pierce in Col. Powells Regiment, were stationed at

Newhaven as a guard and arrived there soon after the British had made an attack on that place This Service commenced about the middle of August 1779 and they were discharged from service at that place about the middle of July  September following There were no battles fought during this period of service that for all these Military terms of service he received pay & Rations for just one month each tour, and served the whole time faithfully that he has no documentary evidence of his said services, never received any written discharge and does not know that he can prove his service by any living persons, 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 - that he was born in March 1756 in Preston Connecticut worn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. - Israel Day a judge as witness. Solomon Tracy
And the said Court do hereby declare opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department (and after the examination of Affidavits of Adam & Nathaniel Ballard who are certified to be entitled to credit) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states -

I John W. Staunton Clerk of the court of common pleas in & for Said County of Lyttelton do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the appli- cation of Solomon Tracy for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office the 3 rd day of October 1832.
John W. Staunton. CLK

14083 Solomon Tracy Revolutionary Claims
Samuel Lake Agent Springville NY
Ms. A. 9. 2. 10 p. 22

asmd 14 mo. pri $46.66

State of New York Cattaraugus County ss. Solomon Tracy of Ashford being by me duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath depose and say, that he was born the 1 st of March 1756 in Preston New London County State of Connecticut, as he has been informed and according to his best recollection, that during the revolutionary war he resided at all times when he enlisted, or volunteered, and when not in the service of the United States in the Town of Windsor Berkshire County in the State of Massachusetts, as stated in his Declaration. That there is no Regular Clergyman residing in the Town of Ashford or in the County who is acquainted with the deponent, whom he could have obtained to certify for him in Court at the time he made his declaration hereto annexed, or who could certify for him at this time, that there is no Clergyman residing in the Town of Ashford, except a Local Methodist Minister with whom the deponent is not acquainted, that he never received any Commissions, or any written discharges.
That he cannot state his services or names of Officers more particularly than set forth in his Declaration hereto annexed — Sworn and Subscribed
The 23 d . day of May 1833
Before me —
Solomon Tracy
Peter Sampson Justice Peace
I also certify that I am well acquainted with the Deponent, and believe him to be a person of truth and veracity and one who sustains a good reputation —
Peter Sampson

State of New York } Cattaraugus County }
I John W. Staunton clerk of the said county do hereby certify that Peter Sampson esqr. before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said county, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature.
And also that the papers annexed to the said affidavit are the original proceedings before the court of Common Pleas in the said county at the last October Term. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court of Common Pleas this 25th day of May A.D. 1833.
John W. Staunton, clerk

Dolly Gray Revolutionary Claim Under Act 3 d Feb 1853
Samuel Lake Atty Buffalo NY

State of New York
Eric County ss. Inderrik Richmond being duly sworn according to law on his oath Says, that Solomon Tracy was a Revolu- tionary pensioner of the United States, and resided in the Town of Ashford in the County of Cattaraugus in this State and died in the month of July 1845, and was buried on the farm of this deponent, the exact date of the death is not remembered - The deponent further says he was well acquainted with the deceased and with his family, and at the time of the death of the said Solomon Tracy his widow Dolly Tracy survived him and moved from the said town of Ashford with her son and family nearly two years past, and as the deponent has been informed & believes now resides in the State of Illinois The deponent has no interest in making this affidavit or in the application for a pension made by the said Dolly Tracy. Sworn and subscribed This 31 st day of August 1853 I Richmond
Before me and I Certify Deponent is a credible Witness -
H. G. Day Counsel of record for Buffalo

State of New York.
ERIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
ss.
I, WILLIAM ANDRE, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, certify that Hiram C. Day before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, and whose name is subscribed in the certificate of proof thereof, was at the time of taking the same, a commissioner of deeds, in and for the City of Buffalo, in said County, duly sworn and acting as such, and authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County and the Courts thereof, the 31 day of August A. D. 185 3 .
W Andre Clerk.

State of Illinois, Winnebago County ss On this 25 th day of June 1853, personally appeared before me a judge of the County Court of the said County and State, Dolly Tracy aged seventy eight 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 3 d of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of Solomon Tracy, who was a Revolutionary Soldier and a Revolutionary Pensioner, of the U.S. at the time of his death at the rate of Forty Six dollars & 66 2 / 3 Cents per annum according to her best recollection and she believes will appear on reference to the proofs on file with the application of her said Husband for his pension. —
She further declares that she was married to the said Solomon Tracy on the 3 d day of November A.D. 1802 at Danby Vermont by a Justice of the peace by the name of Fox, according to the best of her recollection, and that her name before her said marriage was Dolly Swift — That she was not married to him prior to the second of January Eighteen Hundred; but the marriage was at the time above stated, and that her said Husband died in the town of Ash- ford New York on the 11 th day of July A.D. 1840, and that she further declares that she is now a Widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the { her } day and year above written { Dolly Tracy } Before me, { mark } J Elden M Church Judge of the County Court of Winnebago Co. Ill

I hereby Certify that Dolly Tracey who has made the foregoing declaration before me, in consequence of Bodily infirmity is not able to attend Court.
J Eldon M Church Co. Judge
Know all men by these presents that I hereby appoint Samuel Lake of Buffalo New York my legal Attorney to obtain my pension certificate.
Witness -
his Dolly x Tracey mark
J Eldon M. Church as a true copy -

State of Illinois, Winnebago County ss. Solomon L. Tracy being duly sworn according to law on his oath Says he is fortyfive years of age and is a son of Solomon & Dolly Tracy. That his Father Solomon Tracy was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and died in the Town of Ashford in the State of New- York the 17 th day of July 1840. that he was present and attended his funeral. — That his Mother is still a Widow — Sworn and subscribed this 25 th day of June 1853. and I believe the deponent is a credible witness Solomon L. Tracy mark
Selden M. Church, County Judge of said County
State of Illinois, County of Winnebago, ss: I, William Hulins, Clerk of the County Court for said County, do certify, that Selden M. Church, whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, was, on the day of the date thereof the county judge of said county, duly elected, appointed, commissioned and sworn, as appears of record in my office, and that, as such, full faith and credit are due and should be given to all his official acts. I further certify, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said judge, and know that the above is his genuine signature. I also certify that I am in no way interested in this application

and have no interest in the result thereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of said court, at Rockford, this 25 th day of June, A. D. 1852.
William Hulin, Clerk.

September 1, 1937
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BA-J/EEB Solomon Tracy-W.25499
Mrs. R.E.Cutler 222 W. 10 th Street York, Nebraska
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you furnish further information in regard to the Solomon Tracy, Senior and Solomon Tracy, Junior, in whom you are interested.
The data furnished by you indicate that the two soldiers, described by you, would have been too old for service in the Revolutionary War. The record has been found, however, of only one Solomon Tracy, who served from the state of Massachusetts. His record follows as found in pension claim, W.25499, based upon his service in that war, which may aid you somewhat in your research.
Solomon Tracy was born March 1, 1756, in Preston, New London County, Connecticut. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing at Windsor, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Solomon Tracy enlisted and served as a private with the Massachusetts troops, as follows: from May, 1775, eight months in Captain Nathan Watkins' Company, Colonel John Paterson's Regiment, was stationed at Fort # 3, near Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was in one small engagement at Lechmere's Point; soldier stated that he was in sight of the battle of Bunker Hill but that his company was held in reserve and did not participate; from December 24, 1775, as a substitute for his father, three months in Captain William Watkins' Company, Colonel Benjamin Simonds' Regiment, marched from Berkshire County, Massachusetts, to Ticonderoga and was engaged in hauling timber for bridges and brush for fortifications; from June, 1777, one month in Captain Low's Company, as a guard for military stores and teams; from September, 1777, one month in Captain Clark's Company and acted as a guard in Hoosac, New York, and Manchester, Vermont; from the middle of August, 1779, one month at New Haven, as a guard under Lieutenant White, in Colonel Powell's Regiment.
Found sol in nearly all this period that in Mass S & S. Vol. 16 page 8 Identified all officers either in Mass S & S or Heitman

Solomon Tracy was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1832, while residing in Ashford, Cattaraugus County, New York. In 1834, he was living in Erie County, New York. He had previously lived in Danby, Vermont.
He died July 11, 1840, in Ashford, New York.
The soldier married November 3, 1802, in Danbury, Vermont, Dolly Swift, date and place of birth and names of parents not given.
Soldier's widow, Dolly, was allowed pension on her application executed June 25, 1853, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Winnebago County, Illinois.
In 1853, Solomon L. Tracy, son of the soldier and his wife, Dolly, was aged forty-five years and resided in Winnebago County, Illinois. No names of any other children are shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Dolly Tracy, widow of Solomon Tracy(W.25499), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Dolly Tracy, widow of Solomon Tracy Certificate No. 3534 Issued January 31, 1854 Rate, $46.66 per annum Commenced February 3, 1853 Act February 3, 1853 Illinois Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Dolly Gray
Aug. 31/83
Sent G. J. Sooka
Dunly V. $2.00
for Certificate of Down blk & affidavit of Marriage.
The Clerk of the County will attach his Certificate to this by Wafers and Seal after several weeks

State of Vermont Rutland County } Town Clerk's Office Danby June 3 1853. I certify that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Danby and have examined the records of said Town and can not find a record of the Marriage of Mr Solo- mon Tracy, and Polly Swift, as appears by the Books of record in this office (Mts) G. J. Locke Town Clerk
Sir the reason that marriage was not recorded on our Books, is probably because Esqr. Hot lived in Pittsfield or Wallingford also some Justices did not make returns, the returns of some of our Justices are very full and some did not return a single marriage I remember of having my father speak of Sol. having he was their Physician for which they still owe, I know where they lived and there is a man (Wm Edmunds) nearly 80 years, and still living in that neighborhood I was in hopes I should see him before this answer, but have not been that way yet (12 miles) - perhaps, he would know of the Marriage for he remembers every thing he ever did know Respectfully Yours Samuel Locke Esq. G. J. Locke
P.S. When you are examining the Army Roll if you see any of the name of Locke, please let me know it G. J. L.

State of Vermont Rutland County ss Galen Locke being duly Sworn according to law, on his oath says That at the date of the within certificate he was town Clerk of said Town of Danby in said County and has custody of the Records of said town That after making diligent search he signed the within certificate, which is true Sworn and subscribed This 11th day of November 1853 { Galen Locke before me, & I certify the Deponent is and was the Town Clerk & his certificate is entitled to full confidence William Otis Justice of the Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, Frederick W. Hopkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
William Otis
Esq.
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgements of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this fourteenth day of November Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- three
F. W. Hopkins CLERK. by G. E. Graves Dept. Clerk

We William Edmunds and Elizabeth Cook of Dan in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont being of lawfull age depose testify and say that we were well acquainted with Solomon Tracy and his wife Polly for some years after the year 1800 They formerly lived in the same neighborhood with us. and we know they lived together in the relations of Husband and Wife and sustained that reputation through the town all their acquaintance, and we the deponents further say that we have no interest in making this deposition or in the claim of the said Polly and further say not
Wm Edmunds Elizabeth Cook
State of Vermont } At Dan on this 26 day of September Rutland County } A.D. 1853 Personally appeared William Edmunds and Elizabeth Cook and made oath that the foregoing instrument by them subscribed is agreeable to the truth
Before me G. J. Locke Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William Edmunds and Elizabeth Cook subscribers of the foregoing affidavit and I know them to be respectable persons and true and able witnesses G. J. Locke Justice of the Peace
Town Clerk's Office Dan Sept 26th 1853 I certify that I have carefully examined all the records in this office and can not find any record of the marriage of Solomon Tracy and Polly Swift Attest G. J. Locke Town Clerk

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, Frederick M. Hopkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Isaac S. Locke Esq.
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission is dated the thirtieth day of November, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and 53 : that his signature to the foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this twenty eighth day of September Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- three
F. M. Hopkins CLERK.

State of Vermont Rutland County ss. Galen J Locke being duly Sworn according to law on his oaths says that he is Town Clerk and thus charge of the Records of the town of Danby in said County or was on the date of the within Certificate made and signed by him the 26 th of September last in relation to the marriage of Solomon Pracy & Dolly Swift and that the said Certificate is true Sworn and subscribed { This day of November 1853 Before me —

S. P. Waldo Esq. Com r of Pensions
Buffalo Sept 30/53
Sir - I send a certificate and letter of the Clerk of Danby Vt. when the parties were married. Stating the probable reason why no record was made - The Justice residing in an adjoining town did not make the report of the marriage to the Clerk as was his duty to do - I hope to receive the Certificate - Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

Solomon Fracy's affid. p. 2

State of New York
Erie County ss. Solomon Tracy being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath say, that his only application for a pension was made at the Court of Common Pleas in and for Cattaraugus County in this State at the October term 1832 by Samuel Lake who is the only person employed to prepare his proof and obtain his pension; that he has never employed any person to make application to Congress for him, but supposes that he has complied with the law and has obtained proof sufficient to establish his claim at the proper department — Sworn and subscribed
The 22 d day of March 1834 Before me
Solomon Tracy Nathan G. Smith Justice of the Peace
W. Dillmon Esq
Will much oblige me by calling at the pension office, and ascertain when the papers are which are forwarded to the pension office by me , and make a demand of them in whose soever hands they may be, and lay the same before the Commissioner of Pensions. —
Concord March 22 d 1834 Solomon Tracy

War Department
Pension Office
March 5. 1834
Sir,
I have the honor to reply to your letter of 2 d inst, that the certificate of E. D. Bangs, Sec y of State Mass. respecting the service of Solomon Tracy has been received, and that the papers of Mr. Tracy have been withdrawn from the files of this Office, for the purpose of laying them before Congress.
I have the honor to be (Very Respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt. J. L. Edwards)
Hon. M. Fillmore House Representatives

25 1844
Sam l Lake Esq d
Springville Onie County N.Y.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Sept r 13 th 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Solomon Tracy as a private, is found on a Muster Roll of Capt Nathan Watkins' Company, in Col. John Patterson's Regt. where he is allowed from May 10 th to August 1 st 1775. for services and travel, two months and twenty seven days. m d 2-27
Solomon Tracy claims further service under Capt Watkins. the roll for which after the first of August in 1775. are not found in this Office. — Edward D. Dany. Secy
The above Certificate proves that the Applicant's statement in regard to his entering the service, is as correct as the memory of man. would permit him to state, & altho it proves only 2 Mo. 27 days I think the whole service will be allowed provided that no further records can be obtained — It was stated by you that the papers relating to the Claim remained on file — Joseph G. Lake Sept. 22 d 1833

Boston Sept 13 th 1833
Sir Yours of August 28 th to the Secretary was handed us who are engaged in examining the books and documents relating to the revolutionary War. We have made diligent search and as you will perceive sent you a Certificate of Service to the first of August 1775, after which the rolls for '75- are not found in this Office but are supposed to be found at the Pension Office at Washington as the Massachusetts State Troops were then taken in the Continental Service. — Our fees for examining the rolls &c is two dollars, and as you sent but one dollar, you are indebted one doll which you will please send us, to the care of the Secretary (Postage free) by return of Miles-
Yours Respectfully Eleazer Hames Henry White

14683
Solomon Tracy N.Y.
12. 16. 17 May 27 th 1835
An immediate answer is requested, for if this explanation is not suffici- ent we wish to know in time for next Court the best of time - Sam l Lake
Samuel Lake Springville N.Y.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Solomon Tracy of Cattaraugus co. New York which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? two citizens
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No { Explained by affidavit
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No #
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
" QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
" Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.
In applicant's answer

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

House of Rep. April 2: 1834
J. S. Edwards Esq.
Dr. Sir
I have the honor to transmit to you herewith the affidavit of Colonel Tracy and your letter to me of the 5 th ult. stating that his papers had been withdrawn. If you will be so kind as to inform me by whom they were withdrawn I will endeavor to look them up and have them returned.
Samuel Lake Esq. Springville, N.Y. is the agent of Mr. Tracy.
I am Your most
M. Tilton

L. A. Waldo Esq. Com r of Pensions
Buffalo Aug 18 th 1852
Sir - I enclose the proof of marriage of Solomon & Dolly Gray which was returned to me for the affidavit of the Town Clerk of Danby Vt I learn from the Son of the Widow with whom she resided that there is no family Record - I hope the claim will be allowed
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

Brief in the case of
Dolly Tracy widow of Solomon,
County and State of
Illinois
act
3. 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 a pensioner, Act 1832, at $46.66 per annum
Marriage proved by parol evidence — (no record)
Death of pensioner 11. July 1840, proved by parol testimony of pensioner's son V c .
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Samuel Lake Buffalo N.Y.
W. R. Rae Examining Clerk.

Dolly Tracy.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
August 6, 1937
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IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-J/EEL
Mrs. R.E.Cutler 222 W. 10 th Street York, Nebraska
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Solomon Tracy, who served in the Revolutionary War from Cheshire, Massachusetts.
As a means of identifying the particular record of the Solomon Tracy in whom you are interested, should it be on file, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. Upon receipt of this information, a further search of the records will be made and a report furnished you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
I am trying to complete D.A.R. records for Tracy family. Jonathan Stevens 1/7/1711 married MARY TRACY daughter of SOLOMON TRACY JR. son of Solomon.
Children were Willard, Simon, Abigail and others, all born in Plainfield or Canterbury, Ct. moving back and forth.
Solomon was soldier in Revolution and so was his father Solomon Sr.
I want most desperately, Rev. War Record for Solomon Sr. and Solomon Jr. I do not know which of them enlisted from Mass. I am compiling family book.

Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you be kind enough to give me a copy of the records of Solomon Tracy, Pension List 1831, Erie Co. N. Y. and send to my address, and by so doing greatly oblige.
Very truly yours,
Miss R L Beals 214 Delaware Avenue Buffalo N. Y.

1909 June 4. Hist. to Miss K. L. Beals - P 1937 Sept 1 - Hist to Mrs R. E. Cutler Ed
Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25 499
Dolly Tracy Widow of Solomon Tracy Priv. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3 rd 1853
Index: - Vol. 7 , Page 282
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Abby Tracy and Susan
Boylston
L. P. Waldo Esq Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Recd Jan 21 st 1834

Nov 3. 1853. App l of D r ury Tracy, widow of Solomon.
Weymouth co., Gen.
Rev. Mr. Nov 7/53. $5.50
285-28 Rev. Mr. in July 40
James Lake, Burlington, Penn.
FREE
James Waldo Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

71° 3.352
Illinois
Dolly Tracy
Mary wid. of Solomon
1853 Oct. 22.
Set to Sam Lake
Adm. $46.66 pr. ann from 3. February 1853
Oct 3. Feb. 53

New York Revol:
Solomon Tracy Suspended.
letter to Samuel Luke 16. August 1833.
act 7 June 1832

Wm. H. Jan'y 26. 34
Sir, 11 July 40 Please certify, date of Solomon Tracy's death - Pensioner At 1832, $46.66 per ann. New York. When did he die?
Resp y
J. Burt Esq. } S. M. Waldo 3. Audr. } Commr.
Solomon Tracy. At 1832 $46.66 per annum. Died 11 July 1840, paid.
J. Burt Auditor

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Solomon Tracy a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
Nr File 25499
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May - 1775 8 mos. Pri Nathan Watkins John Patterson Mass.   Dec 12 1776 3 mos. William Watkins Benj. Simonds   June 1777 1 mo. How   Sept. 1777 1 mo. William Clark   Aug. 1779 1 mo. Sts. White & Pierce Powell  
His co. was in the main corps at Battle of Bunker Hill
Battles engaged in, Lexington Pt. Nov. 9. 75.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Windsor, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 3 1832. Allard.
Residence at date of application, Ashford, Cattaraugus Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, Born Mch. 1 1756 at Preston, Conn.
Remarks: Solomon Tracy, Vermont, Nov. 3 1802. Polly Swift wed. July 11, 1840 Ashford, N.Y.
and was all pens. on appl. granted June 25, 1853 at 78 yrs. res. New- castle Co., Ill.
1853 - son Solomon L. at 45 yrs testified - no other children mentioned.