Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14910, Samuel Younglove, Continental New York

SERVICE
Continental New York
Younglove, Samuel
NUMBER
S. 14910
carded
CONTENTS
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20,981.
Saml. Younglove, of Clinton County, Kentucky.
from 1778 private to Sargt. 2 years.
Pr. 2 months - 6.66 Sergt. 22 do. - 110 $116.66
Capt. Crow.
D. S. Hays. Hopkinsville John H. Phelps, 6th, Clinton County, Kentucky.

BRIEF in the case of Saml Younglove, in the State of Kentucky. County of Clinton, (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? No court.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69 years.  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. As a Gen.     Vol. In 1777. not stated. pr. Gen. Stark,   Drafted 1779. Three months. " Capt. Stephen Deyarri man   " 1780. 11 1/2   " " Three months. Capt. Johnston  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunkerhill.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Albany, New York.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. R. Turner, Examining Clerk.

7496  Kentucky
James Youngblood of Franklin Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Sergeant in the company by Captain Brown of the Ky. Vol. mounted by _____ in the _____ line for 2 years service 22nd _____
Continental N.Y. Records corrected Jan 5 1878
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 116 Dollars 66 Cents per m. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Sept 1833 and sent to D. O. Hays Hopkinsville Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $23. Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 58 3 $29.18 3/4
{ Revolutionary War Not June 7, 1
Recorded by Daniel Dazo Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 34
See let 9 Jan 1841 to Hon. Philip Tr. Spott

State of Kentucky — Christian County ss
On this day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Honorable Perry Shackelford (Now sitting) late Judge of the Christian Circuit Court — Samuel Younglove a resident of said County and State aforesaid — aged sixty nine years the 15 th Ap l last. 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 9 th 1832 — and served as herein stated — That he was born on the 15 th Ap l 1763 in Sumner County New Jersey — When eight years old his Father Isaiah Younglove moved to the Town of Cambridge — County of Albany State of New York — He was the youngest of six Brothers all of whom were prisoners at times, or wounded or both during the Revolution —
On the 16 th of August 1777 although then only in his fifteenth year. He took an active part in the Battle of Bennington as a Volunteer under Genl. Stark — in moving on arms ammunition taking care of the wounded —
In October following Genl. Burgayne surrendered to Genl. Gates — from this time he frequently as a Volunteer served in Scouting and in guarding the Northern posts to protect the frontier inhabitants from small parties of the Enemy that were frequently making inroads upon us — to plunder the inhabitants & carry off the most intelligent men of our Country as prisoners —

In the fall of 1779 he was called on and also blaped to Garrison Fort Edward on the River Hudson. at the time he belonged to Capt Stephen Leigarnious Company Col Yates Regiment. he performed from that time until the close of the Revolutionary war the duty of an early Sargant in that Company. and marched on the tour to Fort Edward under the Command of ensign Joseph Gifford of said Company and then served out his tour of about three months. and then went home —
In the winter following 1780. the People had frequently embodied themselves - keep out Continech Skauting parties to protect them from the British & Tories in which he engaged — He believes it was in the Spring of 1780 he was called on to march on a tour of duty to the North Commanded by George Clinton the then Governor of the State of New York - on the March passed Saratoga - fort Edward - fort Grange - He now belonged to Governor Clinton's Life Guard. and then marched over Lake George to Ticonderago old Fort. passed Crown Point old fort - kept on the west side of Lake Champlain and at a Bay on the Lake came up with the enemy. he believes they were Commanded by Sir John Shruston - we drove them on Board of their Shipping took from them some plunder & horses and then returned home - this tour lasted about three months. He Received no written Discharge —
In the Spring of 1781 He served a tour of duty of three months a few months at Saratoga under the Command of

Captain Brown of Col Yates Regiment of New York Militia, and ended this tour at Saratoga, and again returned home —
In the fall of the same year 81. He served a tour of duty of three months at Fort Edward, and marched again to Said Fort under the command of Ensign Gifford — the fort was at that time commanded by Capt. Whiston & Lieut. Bagley of the Regular Army — He was at that time sent on an express — bearing despatches to Genl. Gage at that time commanding at Saratoga, and returned again to Fort Edward, his term then shortly expired and he returned home —
From this time until the close of the war Lee had frequently to embody ourselves Keep out scouting parties to protect us from the ravages of the Tories, who would in small parties make inroads upon us to carry off plunder & make prisoners — He was on these occasions always one of the party — being a dextrous Sergeant, had sometimes to command from his leaving on the Northern frontier and from the frequent inroads of the enemy, he is clear on stating that from the part of his services to the close of the war of the Revolution, he must have been between two & three years, — and that he knows of no person here by whom he can prove his services — That the only person here was Col. M c Lyon with whom he served — who is now dead — That he removed from the State of Vermont to Christian County State of Kentucky in the year 1802 — where he has ever since resided — That he is now very old — poor, and not able to labor

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever 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 of the United States —
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid — Samuel Younglove.
We Elijah Kirkman a clergyman residing in the County of Christian State of Missouri and James Breatthitt residing in the same County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Younglove who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that Opinion —
Elijah Kirkman James Breatthitt
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Elijah Kirkman who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a clergyman resident in the County of Christian, and that James Breatthitt who has also signed the same is a resident in the same County and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
J. John H. Phelps clerk of the Circuit Court of the Christian Circuit, do hereby certify

that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Younglove for a pension. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 24 th day of August 1832.
W. H. Phelps

8609
Declaration of Sarah Youngtown for pension
1832 Aug 22 nd sworn before Open Court -
D. H. Hays -

Commonwealth of Kentucky Christian County ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Samuel Younglove who makes this as an amendment to his Declaration heretofore made on the day of August 1832 and of Record in the Christian Circuit Court in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of 7th June 1832 — The said Samuel Younglove being duly sworn before me 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 — On the 16th of August 1777 — He Volunteered and went with Capt Allen of Col Marnes Regiment of what was called the Green Mountain Boys — On our March towards where Genl Burgoyne lay at Saratoga — On the Second day of our march we met a party of the enemy commanded by Col Baum & Governor Mogan — We then retreated to Bennington and met Genl Starks Brigade — We were within about three miles of the enemy

for about five days when the Battle of Brinn- ington was fought - and we were victorious as in many of the Battles though not in it as I was detached for the purpose of taking care of the Baggage & Waggons and my Brothers John & David Gaunce who were in the Battle were opposed to my going into the engagement - in consequence of my tender years my Brother David was badly wounded in the Battle and I after the Battle was employed in taking care of him and others who were removed to Williamstown - when we had a Hospital - my Brother recovered and was able to ride home by the 25 th Oct the the best of his belief - as it was after Genl Burgoyne surrendered which was on the 19 th Oct - he could therefore state that on the town he served fully two months
In the Spring of 1779. he was called on to leave a town of duty under Lieut Peter Martin Capt. Dezagaramous company Col Yates Regt of New York troops - the this was in April 79 - we marched - stopped at Madison River at Still Water and from there

to Saratoga when we were stationed until the end of the tour - which I believe from my best recollection was three months - we were then discharged verbally - This tour is not mentioned in my former declaration - as it  has been drawn during the term of our enlistment and in the hurry of business was entirely forgotten until the declaration was sworn to -
In the fall of 79 - He served as orderly Sergeant at Fort Edward as stated in his former declaration and from his best recol- lection He served in that tour at least three months as he believes it was a three months tour and that he served the term fully out - In the Winter following 1880 as stated in his declaration - he does not recalled the time of service - but believes it was one month - then was in  under Capt. DeGarmans Company of 6th N.Y. Regiment -
In the Spring of 1880 under Governor Clinton he is well satisfied that he served three months as from his best recollection it was a long tour - He went again State and other tour he had forgotten and is not stated in his former declaration -

In the Winter of 80 & 81. We served as a Scouting party under Capt Brown - We heard of the enemy at a Rave - we pursued them and captured ten of them near Kusuck - I continued in service at the time not less than one month & 15 days -
In the Spring of 1781 - under Capt Brown at Saratoga - he can safely say he served three months -
In the Summer of 81 - my Brother John Young was killed by the enemy in his own house - in the Town of Cambridge County of Albany - we pursued the enemy, and before we came up with them - Col M Lyon had then a Capt came a crop then - retook the prisoners and some of the plunder - and we then returned home - three days after my return home my neighbor Ezer Blaker a Very worthy man was taken prisoner on his own farm - we pursued them - overtook the enemy - captured them all - retook their prisoners - they were commanded by Lieut. Howard a Tory - they were twelve in number -

We took them on the Green Mountain East of Bennington — We also captured one of another party at Skaneateles mountain. His name was Nicholas Klick — He is not certain how long he served on this tour but believes it was one month & 15 days — on their accounts —
In the year 81- under Engr. Gifford he is certain that he served fully three months — as stated in his former declaration —
In the Winter of 81 & 82 we were in-bodied and under arms nearly all the Winter - under the command of Capt. DeGaram on Sled Zals Regt This was a very hard Winter we captured some of the enemy - only the name of Howard - we took them to Albany Jail — I believe from my best recollection that I served during the Winter at least two months
In the Spring of 82 he served a tour (not stated in his declaration) again under Lieut. Marton — Camped at Still Water Hudson marched to Saratoga then served out his tour

Cannot say certain. but believe it to be about three more than — on the tour, In the winter of 82 & 83 he was under arms - and Scouting - against the enemy he believes at least one month and a half — as he was orderly sergeant in the summer of 1982 (he believes) he had all accounts credited to him by Col Gates to warn the deserter to remove to the interior of the State of New York and to collect fines off the delinquents who had failed to perform duty — in this I believe - he was at least employed one month - for which I have never had any compensation — In all except about two more than he served as orderly sergeant. —
He has honor States services to the extent of Twenty Seven and a half months — He has no documentary evidence and cannot that he knows of prove the testimony of any living Witness by whom he can prove his actual service — That he is the Brother of Dart Mass Younglove late of the City Hudson - who is now dead by whom he could have proved part of the service as herein set forth. —

He has a Record of his age given him by his Father and he set it down in his own Bible which he has now in his power — He has stated in his Declaration the names of the officers with whom he served as well as he now recollects them — and as to the 7th Interrogatory — He would name the Hon B Shackelford — Rev Thomas Kirkman — Wm Dempsey Esq — Wm Stuart — and in the Town of Hopkinsville Hopkinsville near which he lives He would name A States. John Buckner his Bryan Port Martin Col L Morris and indeed he might name all the old Settlers of the County most  all of whom would state him to be a man of strict veracity — He could also name many men who are not living in the neighborhood to whom he is well known. John Breathitt now Governor of Kentucky — Col A New — for many years a member of Congress from the District — Mr F Grendon — and many other respectable men of high standing —

He has been stated two laws under Lieut P. Marton Brophy at Stillwater on Hudson St for fear it might be thought they were the same he would state positively that they were different taxes - and that he served in both - and for which services I claim a pension -
Sam Younglove
Chatham County St
This day personally appeared the above said Sam Younglove before me D. S. Hays a Justice of the Peace in said County and was duly sworn according to Law that the foregoing amended Declaration contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth - Given under my hand this 24th day of November 1832
D. S. Hays J.P.
Sam Younglove
20981
Commonwealth of Kentucky County of Christian, to wit
I Abraham Stites Clerk of the County Court of Christian County aforesaid do hereby certify that Daniel S. Hays, gentleman, whose name appears to be subscribed to the foregoing certificate, was, at the time of making the same and is now an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County - duly commissioned & qualified & that full faith is due to all of his official acts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 24th day of November 1832 & in the 59th year of the Commonwealth
Abraham Stites
C. C. C. C.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Samuel Younglove , which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 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? 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? No. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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?

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?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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?
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?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
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."

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.

Reborn
✓ 14910 INVALID.
File No. 14910
Samuel Young Sergt. Rev. Wm.
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 421
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hopkinsville Ky 24 Decmle
Free
Dec. 7. 20981
Ky.
Mail
Hon L Cag
Secretary of War Washington City D.C.

Hopkinton No 24th 1832
Sir you have herewith the amended declaration of Sandys G. G. G. which I hope will be satisfactory he has therein stated some terms not contained in his former declaration please give it particular attention
In haste yours &c
D. Hays

The Hon Lewis Bagg Secretary War Washington

Infirmary Aug. 23 rd
Mr. Sam l Younglove Esq of Christian county is about to apply for a pension. He is a man of good character. I have known him for more than twenty years and should have confidence in any statement that he might make in respect to his services in the revolutionary war.
Respectfully
your obed serv.
John Breathitt