Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,293, Andrew Willson, New York

SERVICE
New York.
Willson Andrew or Wilson.
NUMBER
8.16.293
CONTENTS
carded
res. during Rev. Schuyler Valley & Friends, N.Y. res. in 1835 Middlefield, Otsego Co. N.Y. aged 75 yrs

868  New York  Andrew Wilson
of Middlefield in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Martiny of the Regt t commanded by Col. Tudey in the _____ line for 2 Year _____ N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars ~ Cents per Ann m to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Oct r : 1832 ~~~~~ and sent to J. O. Moose-
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 $ 120 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar. '33 40  $160
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo r Brump Clerk Book D Vol. 5 Page 155
(set to J. O. Moose) H. E. Ayres & July 1835 Agent, not found
(Reported dead 1835 From A.P.)

And Mr Wilson.
No 1175
PO
July 21 1832
James A. Morse attorney

State of New York } Otsego County ss. } And now William of Middlefield in said county being duly sworn says that he is sixty five years of age according to the best of his knowledge & belief - That in the year 1777 this deponent enlisted, & served four months in Captain Martin's Company on the Mohawk & Hudson rivers. - That in the year 1778 this deponent served seven months in the companies of Captains Whitaker & Ballard, in posting to build & garrison the fort in Cherry Valley & in going out on scouts That in the fore part of the year 1780 this deponent moved from Cherry Valley to Flacca on the Mohawk & belonged to a corps called minute men & almost every week that year was called out, that after this till the war closed he was very frequently called out, and generally served in Capt. McArthur's Company in Col. Vanderheyden's Regiment of militia on the Mohawk river - That this deponent believes that from the year 1779 to the close of the war he was out in actual service at least one half of the time - That he was frequently marched from thirty to sixty miles & has never had any pension from Government - That this deponent was with the party that killed the celebrated out infamous Butler
Sworn & subscribed this 5th day of July 1832
before me James C. Moore one of the Judges of Otsego County Court
Andrew Villers

State of New York } Otsego County ss } Archibald Mc Killip of Cherry Valley in said County being duly sworn says that he is seventy six years of age according to the best of his knowledge & belief that this deponent knows that Andrew Willson served in the companies of of Masters, Whitaker & Ballard as is mentioned in the preceding affidavit as this deponent served in said company for the same periods & knew said Andrew at the time & has known him ever since Archd McKillip
Sworn & subscribed this 5th day of July 1832 before me James O. Morn one of the Judges of Otsego County courts -
State of New York } Otsego County ss } Samuel Willson of Middlefield in said County being duly sworn says that he is seventy seven years of age & the brother of Andrew Willson, that he knows that said Andrew served the periods mentioned in his preceding affidavit for this deponent served with him
Sworn & subscribed this 5th day of July 1832
Samuel Willson
before me James O. Morn one of the Judges of Otsego County courts.

I certify that I have known Samuel Willson, Andrew Smith & Archibald M c Killip for many years, that they are all respectable men & credible witnesses.
James O. Moore one of the Judges of Otsego County Courts -
State of New York Otsego County Clerk's Office } I Horace Lathrop Clerk of the Courts of said County do certify that James O Moore was at the time  execution of the foregoing affidavits here taken & yet is a Judge of said County Courts & that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe that all his signatures to said affidavits & certificates are genuine In testimony whereof I have set hereto the seal of said courts. July 9 th 1832. Horace Lathrop. Clerk.

January 12, 1937
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BA-J/EEL Andrew Willson-S.16293
Mrs. Jane T. Joy 48 Grove Street Cooperstown, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Richard Cary, born in 1716-17, resided in Greenfield, Massachusetts, from 1743 until his death in 1799, who served as a scout in the French and Indian War, also in the Revolutionary War; and Simeon Cary, born about 1755, served in the Revolution from Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and in 1782, was in Colonel John Brooks' 7 th Massachusetts Regiment: you request, also, to be furnished the name of the birth place of Andrew Willson S.16293, and the Christian name of his father, and state that the history of Andrew Willson was furnished your cousin, Mr. James G. Cary, of Springfield, Missouri, February 25, 1935, by this office.
This office has no record of services rendered in the Colonies prior to the Revolutionary War, hence no record of Richard Cary in the French and Indian War. The Revolutionary War records have been searched and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon the service in that war of a Richard Cary, or similar spelling, as described by you. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office.
The papers in the pension claim, S.16293, based upon the service of Andrew Willson in the Revolutionary War, have been reexamined and no data found relative to the place of birth or the names of the parents of this soldier.
The record of Simeon Cary has been found and is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

16.293 INVALID.
File No. 16.293
Andrew Wilson
Phi Alpha War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 413
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nov. 3/97 H. H. Brewster
Brooklyn, N.Y.
1935- Feb. 16- Mied. to Mr. James G. Cary- MRS
1935. May 2- A. J. Mr James G Cary- that sol. moved to " Florida on the Mohawk & not Fonda- Est for Lyle in case of Samuel Wilson A - 22656
1937. Jan 12- Not. Mrs Jane T. Jay- name of sol's father or his place of birth not shown. Est See letter in case Simon Cary. S. 36957

J. O. Morse
9 July 1835
J. B.
Nuora. Vol 2 p Page 172

War Dept
Pension Off
July 1835
Sir
The vouchers in the case of Andrew Wilson have been received & are herewith returned with the exception of the Certificate which is retained upon our files - Upon a reexamination of his papers it is evident from documentary evidence rec d since the admission of his claim, that he confounded a readiness to service with actual service. The minute Companies, altho harassed by the duties of training & discipline never rendered such corps of service as he has set forth. He has in his life time received considerably more than he would be entitled to from his declaration. No militia man without having been a substitute did render two years actual service in the field or garrison after '77. The terms of service rarely exceeded 15 or 20 days while he sets forth 7 mo in one company - 4 mo. in another. He evidently computing the time that he belonged to those companies respectively. Instructions have been given to the Pension Agent to decline further payment -
Actg. June
J.O. Morse Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY
His death renders it impracticable to obtain the necessary specification of such tour as the regulations require

Andrew Willson
Payments to be made at New York by Presd. U.S. Br. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
New York
Recorded by Geo. Mcbrumf Clerk, in Book D Vol. 5 page 155

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Andrew Wilson of the State of New York who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive Eighty _____ dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twentieth day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Two
Levi Chaplin Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

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2834 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn N.Y. Oct 24 1897
Gentlemen,
I am very anxious to learn any particulars you can give me, regarding a pension drawn by Andrew Wilson of Middlefield Centre, Otsego Co., N.Y., for services rendered during the Revolutionary War , and who died about 1835.
If possible kindly answer the following questions.
1 What rank did he hold?

2. Was he ever wounded & if so when, and in what engagement?
3 What was the exact dates of his birth & death?
4 What was the amount of his pension?
5 How long did he draw it If you this matter does not come within the scope of your department kindly let me know where and how I can ascertain the facts required.
Yours very truly F. Brewster

OLD WAR & NAVY OCT 28 1897 FILES.

JAMES G. CARY
587 East Walnut Street SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
Commissioner of Pensions, U. S. Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir-
Will advice kindly be supplied as to the earliest date, through Act's of Legislation, that pension claims, for Revolutionary War services, were made duly receivable for examination?
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "J. G. Cary".
January, 14th. 1935

JAMES G. CARY
587 East Walnut Street SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
Commissioner of Pensions, U. S. Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir-
In reference to applications for pensions for Revolutionary War services which for reasons were not allowed, will the Department kindly advise if files exist of these unallowed claims, and if so, will the information therein contained be available upon supplying name and place of residence of applicant.
Very respectfully,
January, 14th. 1935

JAMES G. CARY
587 East Walnut Street SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
Commissioner of Pensions, U. S. Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir-
In reference to Revolutionary War records of pensions, and the application of one soldier, Andrew Wilson of Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, dated, July 6th. 1832, whose pension was allowed for two years actual service as private in New York troops; Certificate No. 368; New York Agency; Act of June 7th. 1832, will state that the writer has been informed that photostat copy of this soldier's application, and affidavit, can be secured upon request.
This service is desired and will be greatly appreciated.
Very respectfully,
January, 14th. 1935.

May 2, 1935
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BA-J/MUEP/eel Andrew Wilson
Mr. James G. Cary 587 East Walnut Street Springfield, Missouri
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request verification of the name of the place given as "Florida", on the Mohawk River in the report furnished you February 25, 1935, in regard to Andrew Wilson, S.16293, also, the record of his brother, Samuel Wilson, who made affidavit in his(Andrew's) behalf in 1832.
The papers in the claim, S.16293, of Andrew Wilson have been reexamined. He stated that "In the forepart of the year 1780, this deponent moved from Cherry Valley to Florida on the Mohawk.". The name is not given as Fonda as you presumed it might be.
The pension claim of a Samuel Wilson, of Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, has been found and his record is furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

February 25, 1935
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Mr. James G. Cary 587 East Walnut Street Springfield, Missouri
ANDREW WILLSON S. 16293 BA-J/MMHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters of January 14, in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Andrew Wilson, of Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, who served in the New York troops, applied for pension July 6, 1832, under the Act of June 7, 1832, which was granted on Certificate No. 368; also, advice as to when first pensions were granted for service in the Revolutionary War, and whether or not information is available in regard to applicants for Revolutionary War pensions whose claims were not allowed.
The first Act of Congress which provided pensions for soldiers based upon service in the Revolutionary War was approved March 18, 1818. Applications for pension made under that act, and disallowed, were returned to the applicant and are not on file in this office; unless some application were made under subsequent Acts of Congress, this office does not have a record of the soldier. Other rejected claims are on file. In order to identify a particular record, the full name of the soldier is essential, and if possible, approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
The record of Andrew Willson has been found and is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 25, 1935
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Mr. James G. Cary 587 East Walnut Street Springfield, Missouri
ANDREW WILLSON S. 16293 RA-J/MMHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
A very careful examination has been made of the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16293, based upon service of Andrew Willson, and the following data found. These official reports have been accepted by the various historical, patriotic and genealogical societies as authentic.
Andrew Willson, while a resident of Cherry Valley, New York, enlisted in 1777, and served four months as private in Captain Martin's New York company, on the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers; he enlisted in 1778, and served seven months in Captains Whitaker's and Ballard's New York companies and assisted in building and garrisoning the fort at Cherry Valley and out on scouting expeditions; he moved in the forepart of 1780, to Florida on the Mohawk and belonged to a corps of minutemen; from that time to the close of the war, he was out in actual service at least one half the time and mostly in Captain McMasters' company, Colonel Veeder's New York regiment; he was with the party that killed the "celebrated but infamous Butler".
Andrew Willson was allowed pension on his application executed July 6, 1832, at which time he was seventy-five years of age and a resident of Middlefield, Otsego County, New York.
Samuel Willson, brother of Andrew, was aged seventy-seven years in 1832 and a resident of Middlefield, New York. He and his brother Andrew both signed "Willson".
There is no statement in regard to wife or children of Andrew Willson.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, name of person paid and possibly date of soldier's death, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and

cite the following:
Andrew Willson Certificate No. 868 (not 368 as you were informed) Issued October 20, 1832 Rate $80 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act June 7, 1832 New York Agency
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator