Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45,485, Nathan Youman, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Youman, Nathan or Youmans
S. 45,485
CONTENTS

19,644
New York,
Nathan Youmans
of Rockland in the State of New York, who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Bowen's of the regiment commanded by Colonel Wissenfelt, in the New York line, for the term of nine months, from 1 st March 1782 to Dec - 1782
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 nd day of March, 1826.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 of July 1826 and sent to David Pyle Esq Tappan N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of March 1826 $ - 77 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 1826 48. -
$48 77
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Order to pay 1 st April 1840
Dead Paid at the Treasury under the Acts of 6. April 1838 from 1 st March to 18 April 1840. Agent Notified 4 Dec 1844.

State of New York. Rockland County. } E. S. S. Court of Common Pleas
On the eighth day of November, 1825. personally appeared in Open Court being a court of Record by the Laws of said State Nathan Youmans, a resident in said county, aged sixty two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and the first of May, 1820. That he the said Nathan Youmans enlisted at a place called Masankers, in the now town of Hempstead, in said county, in a company commanded by Capt s Prentice Bowers, in Col s Wisenfelds Regiment, for nine Months, in the service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, about the first of March, 1782. that he served in said company the full time of nine months, when he was discharged at a place called Tappan Town, in the Town of Orange in said county, some time in the month of December, in the same year, which discharge he is unable to find, and that he was during said term, stationed at different places, from Stony Point to Pordles Hook that they went to storm the Block House at Bergen Point but was unsuccessful, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present, that the reason of his not applying before was that he, until about one year since has been able to support himself, at which time he received a cut with an adze in his knee, and has not since been able to use that leg, and cannot go about without using two crutches. And in pursuance to the act of the first of May, 1820. I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th 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 18 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 income other than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed and by me subscribed. And I do further declare, under the oath aforesaid that there has no change taken place in my property since the 18 th day of March, 1818. nor have I disposed of any property, other, excepting in the ordinary course of my living, that I never owned any real estate, and that my personal property has never exceeded one cow and some household furniture, and until about eighteen Months past, believed that none

could apply for the benefit of the act of Congress but those who by their Industry could not support themselves. That his family consists of an aged and infirm wife, and three children, one 18 years, one 16, & one 12. (two boys and one girl) who are barely able to support themselves, but who have, since my affliction endeavoured, as far as was in their power to earn a little whereby I and my wife have been kept from the extreme - pangs of Hunger -
Schedule
Personal Property
4 old forks & 5 knives 6 old spoons 1 old Table 8 pewter plates 5 old earthen plates 7 tumblers & saucers 1 old dresser 1 stool 1 small wheel 1 Teakettle 2 Trambles 3 Iron pots & 1 griddle 1 old trunk - 1 box -
Nathan his  X Youmans mark
Sworn and declared on the 8 th day of November 1825. in open Court
Daniel Pyle Clerk
I Daniel Pyle, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Rockland, do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Nathan Youmans did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, for the term of Nine Months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing Bath, and the schedule thereunto annexed, are true copies from the records of the said Court, and I do 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 twenty three dollars and fifty six cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fifteenth day of November, 1825.
Daniel Pyle Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Rockland

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
July 27 th 1843.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Nathan Yamaus, dec d , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y., Agency, at the rate of eight  month Dollars and and Cents per annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March — to the 18 th April 1840.  Respectfully, yours,
J. Sauer, acting Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

January 25, 1938
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. G. L. Smith 2 Claremont Road Bernardsville, New Jersey
NATHAN YOUMAN S. 45485 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Nathan Youmans, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, of Haverstraw, Rockland or Orange County, New York.
You are furnished herein the record of Nathan Youman or Youmans (the surname appears both ways) as found in pension claim, S. 45485, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Nathan Youman were not given.
Nathan Youman enlisted about March 1, 1782, at a place called Masanikers which was later known as Hempstead, Rockland County, New York, served as private in Captain Prentice Bowen's company, Colonel Weissenfels' New York regiment, during his service was stationed at different places from Stony Point to Paulus Hook and was discharged at Tappan Town, Orange County, New York, sometime in December, 1782.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed November 8, 1825, at which time he was aged sixty-two years and a resident of Rockland County, New York. He signed by mark Nathan Youmans, was still living in Rockland County, New York, at Haverstraw, in 1826, and died April 18, 1840.
Mark here In 1825, Nathan Youman or Youmans referred to his wife but did not state her name and age, also, referred to three children, two boys and one girl aged eighteen, sixteen and twelve years, respectively, their names not designated.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person paid, you should write to the Comptroller
In 1825, Nathan Youman's or Youmans family consisted of his wife and three children aged 18, 16 & 12 yrs. (2 boys and one girl) their names & age of his wife were not given.

General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Nathan Youman Certificate #19644 Issued July 13, 1826 Rate $8 per month Commenced March 2, 1826 Act March 18, 1818 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1938, Jan. 25 - H. L. Smith [MS B]
45485
INVALID.
Rey
File No. 45485
Nathan Youman
Pr. Rev. War.
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 596
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2 Claremont Rd. Bernardsville, N.J. Jan. 13, 1938
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Will you please let me know if there is a claim for pension on file for Revolutionary Service by Nathan Youmans, Revolutionary soldier in the vicinity of Haverstraw, Rockland County,

new york.
Probably Rockland County was a part of Orange County at that time.
yours truly (Mrs. G. L.) Mary Hudson Smith

191693
Nathan Youman Rockland 6 o N.Y.
David Esq. Pye Japan, N.Y.
Rec d 12 July 1826
Adm l James
Japan & July.
Esq r
Mr Brewster

July 5 th 1826
Hon d . Sir
I inclosed again send you Mr. Youmans papers being his claim for a pension, owing to his being extremely poor and without money or friends and the evidences whereby he could prove his services living far from him and hee not able to move without watches he has not been able until last week to get his second affidavit completed. Mr. Babcock having removed from his usual residence and but lately has been able to find him and but few of his fellow soldiers in said services remaining alive at this date.
You will see by the accompanying affidavits that his services for nine months under one enlistment is substantiated and if his certificate can be made to draw his pension from the time of his affidavit in court it would be the means in some measure to relieve his much embarrassed circumstances but your better judgment of the meaning of the act of congress will decide.
as I expect there can be no doubt now remaining but that he is justly entitled to the benefit of the provisions of congress. you will oblige the pensioner by sending his certificate directed to me.
I remain your Hum d . Serv t
James Barbor Esq.
David Rye

State of New York Orange County, ss
I John Babcock of the town of Warwick in the said County being duly sworn saith that I am acquainted with Nathan Youmans of the town of Haverstraw in the County of Rockland and State of New York and did serve with him for nine months in the Revolutionary war in a company commanded by Capt Prentice Bown in a Regiment commanded by Col r Weissenfeld and that the said Nathan Youmans did serve with him in the said company for nine months under one enlistment in the year 1782
Sworn before me his John L Babcock this 29 th June 1876 mark
Hudson M c Farlan Justice of the peace
Having been acquainted with the above named John Babcock for the last eight years past do believe that he is a man of truth & veracity and whose oath can be relied on
Hudson M c Farlan Monroe 29 th June 1876

State of New York Orange County } ss:
I, Issa Dunning Clerk of the County of Orange Do hereby certify that Hudson Mc Farland whose name is subscribed to the within certificate was on the day of the date of the said certificate a Justice in and for the County of Orange dwelling in the said County commissioned and sworn and duly authorized by Law to administer oaths &c - And further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature of Hudson Mc Farland subscribed to the within certificate is the proper hand writing of the said Justice -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County this 28 th day of June 1926 -
Issa Dunning Clerk Deputy W. Brewell

Mechanics Bank New York 2 d April 1840
Sir
I enclose for your examination, the papers in the case of Nathan Youmans, a Revolutionary Pensioner at Eight Dollars per month, who claims his pension from the 4 th March 1839.
Very Respectfully Your At st Serv t J. Kierstie P. M r
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

City of New York ss.
Isaac Hadley of said city, being duly sworn, deposes and saith that he served as a duly sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Prentice Brown, in Colonel Weissenfeldts Regiment, Nine Months, just before the close of the Revolutionary war. That he is well acquainted with Nathaniel Youngmans of Haverstraw in Rockland County in the State of New York and that said Youngmans served in the said Brown's company Nine Months at one enlistment along with Defendant, as a private soldier. And that Youngmans is poor and crippled and unable to get along without crutches.
room before me New York March 2 d 1826
H. Meigs, Asst. Justice.
Isaac Hadley
I Henry Meigs Assistant Justice of the Tenth and Eleventh Wards of the City of New York. Certify that I have some knowledge of the above Defendant Isaac Hadley and that I believe him to be an honest man and worthy of credit as a man of veracity. New York March 2 d 1826.
H. Meigs, Asst. Justice

State of New-York, } ss. CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, }
I, NICHOLAS DEAN, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said City and County, Do hereby Certify,
THAT  Henry Meigs of the said City Esqr whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate was on the day of the date of the said Certificate Assistant Master in and for the said City & County duly commissioned & sworn & further that the signature of H Meigs subscribed to said certificate I verily believe to be in the hand writing of the said Master
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this 2 day of March 182 6
N Dean