Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18480, for John C Marvin, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy (comm)
Marvin John L. Clarissa
W. 18480
B.L.Wt. 26026-160-55
CONTENTS

Geo H Newbold 24 June '35 as 30 " "
3616.
New York Roll
John C. Marvin, 4
Seaman, Frigate Mary Trembull. Barmen. 1777. 1 year In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 of Oct r 1818 and sent to Reuben Arthur Esqr Peru New York
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 37.60 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Mar. 1819 48.00 Arrears 4 Mo 21/30 $85.60
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Peru, Clinton Co
Vertical text on the left margin: 1. John C. Marvin, 4 Seaman, Frigate Mary Trembull, Barmen, 1777, 1 year In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War 2. John C. Marvin, 4 Seaman, Frigate Mary Trembull, Barmen, 1777, 1 year In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War

11121
New York Albany
Clarissa Marvin widow of John C. Marvin
born who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Seaman (increased from $48 per annum.)
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th  just day of March  July , 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of February 1851 and sent to
J D Woodward Plattsburgh New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 30 Vol. 4
Let. M. C. Marvin Sept 27/35
Reg 3 m 55-62156

Rev. J. D. Woodward, Oct. 8/55,
63156 Act May 3/55
Apr 12/55
Clarissa Moarvin wid
John Moarvin  Rev
Capt. William Seaman
Ship Trumbull
Edw.
Rev.
} }
Rev n Avas
Rev n Pensioned U.S. Ship Trumbull
MS. Aet 48-1421
Brynton
ad: 160000 May, 14/56
[Signature]
[Signature]
Vol M 1. page 17.
Y. D. Woodward
Plattsburg N.Y.

THE NEW TESTAMENT
Of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST,
Newly translated out of the ORIGINAL GREEK;
AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS
DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED.
N E W - Y O R K:
Printed and sold by HUGH GAIN, at his Book-Store and Printing-Office, at the Bible, in Hanover-Square, M, DCC, XCII.

John Marvin Was born July the 6 th 1788
William Marvin was born September the 8 th 1790
Susy Marvin Was born October the 21 st 1792
Hiram Marvin Was born July the 15 th 1795
Harry Marvin Was born August the 1 st 1797
Elize Marvin Was born September the 4 th 1799
Case Marvin Was born February 22 nd 1801
 Marvin Was born January the 22 nd 1805
Betsy Marvin Was born on Monday May 18 th 1807

Common Pleas
At a Court of holden at the Court-House in Plattsburgh, in and for the County of Clinton, and State of New-York, on the sixth day of October 1820
Present: Joshua Arnold  Colt Nicholas Northrop  Barrows and Allen R. Moore Judges of the said Court.
COUNTY OF CLINTON ss: On this sixth day of October 1820 personally appeared in open Court, it being a Court of Record proceeding according to the course of the common law, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of their proceedings in and for the County of Clinton, John G. Mawson aged fifty four years resident in the town of Peru in the said County of Clinton, who being first duly sworn according to law; doth on his oath de- clare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: That he enlisted at Day Brook on board the ship Imperieuse under the Command of Richard Hennen for the cruise in the war of the Revolution, he thinks in the Spring of 1776 and he served therein between eleven and twelve months and was wounded in an engagement with the British ship Leopards and in consequence thereof was discharged at New London
That his original declaration to obtain a pension under the Act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 was made the fourteenth day of April 1818 that he has received a pension certificate Numbered 3616 and dated the fourteenth day of October 1818 And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th 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 service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th 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 to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule, hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Real Estate None. Personal Excepting Meek  Beddi  Schwartz

  2 Small Stoves and one small Coax  $2.30    5 Chairs 120+1 Kettle 1 Tea Kettle hanging     Set Cups and saucers and Knives  4.00    and 100+1 Plates & Spoons part  1.87    Four Fours a Small Quantity of garden  5    vegetables ten Bushels of corn  5    Four Bushels of corn  5     39.37  
I am by occupation a Saddler and Harness Maker but from infirmity am unable to labor much. My family consists of my Wife Mary aged fifty two years tolerably healthy My son Harry aged twenty two afflicted with fits incapable of doing any thing and wholly dependent on me for support My daughter Minnie aged twelve in the same situation as my son. John Collaraine

John C. Mowin Rev. Purvis 6045 10th & Greenberg
839.37
3676
March 1879
Cono
John Poole Pittsburgh

Sworn to and declared on the _____ 182 _____ before
sixth day of October the above named Judges in open Court
I Charles Platt, Clerk of the Court of
Charles Platt Common Pleas Clerk held in and for the County of Clinton; do certify that
the foregoing oath _____ and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record 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 thirty nine dollars and
thirty seven Cents
And I further certify that the last term of the said Court closed on the 11 th of May last before the promulgation of the act of Congress of the 1 st of May 1820 in said County and that there has been no Court held in the said County before the present term at which the aforesaid oath and schedule could be received
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, on this sixth day of October — 182 _____
Chas. Platt
Clerk of the Court for the County of Clinton.

John L. Marvin
Admitted
R. A. B. de

STATE OF New York } Clinton COUNTY, ss. }
On this 14 th day of April 1818, before me the sub- scriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county and state aforesaid: Personally appears John E. Mervin aged 53 years, resident in Pine in the said county and state, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That the said John E. Mervin enlisted in Seymour in the state of Connecticut on the  United States commanded by Captain Trumbull  of the  Port of New London ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until from the month of March 1777 when he was discharged from service in April 1778  in the state of Connecticut ; that he was in the battles of Ship Burgeses English Blk of Black Island and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. and further that he was discharged in consequence of wound received in battle on board the United States frigate Trumbull, the wound were received in the left leg & thigh that rendered him incapable of claiming the duty of a mariner in the United States Service Sworn to and declared the day and year above mentioned before me
Reuben Arthur one of the judges of the court of common pleas
I Reuben Arthur Judge of the court of Common Pleas of the county of Clinton and state aforesaid, DO CERTIFY, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John E. Mervin did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the secretary, for the department of war pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress; and that it appears in evidence to me that the above applicant is in low and reduced circumstances, & in a state of indigency. Pine April the 14 th 1818.
[L. S.]
Reuben Arthur one of the judges of the court of common pleas
State of New York Clinton County ss. I Charles Platt Clerk of Clinton County do Certify that Reuben Arthur before whom the above affidavit was taken is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County and acting under the authority of this State in testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said County & set my Name the 12 th day of June 1818. Chas. Platt Clerk of Clinton County

State of New York
County of Clinton & Martin C. Marvin of same in said County being duly sworn says that his father John C. Marvin was a pensioner of the United States & died on the 12 th of April 1834 leaving defendant Mrs. Clara Clarissa Marvin a widow & she has remained & is still his widow & unmarried. On his death he left in possession of defendant said mother a Bible which contained a record of the birth of her children. — but said Bible did not contain any record of their marriages — & defendant does not know that there is any in existence — That said record is in the hand writing of defendant said father & has been in the family ever since defendant's recollection, & considered a correct family record. — Defendant cut it out of said Bible this day. — The record to which defendant alludes is hereto annexed. — Defendant's name on the record is entered Bass Marvin. —
Sworn & subscribed to before
me this 15 th September 1837
& I certify that defendant is a credible witness.
_____ _____ _____
Martin C. Marvin
George W. Mose
Justice Peace,

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay & Pensions to certain widows"
State of New York
County of Clinton p On this first day of October 1838 personally appeared before Richard Keene a Judge of Clinton County Courts Clarissa Marvin a resident of Penn in said County aged seventy four years - who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of John L Marvin who was a seaman in the navy of the United States, during the revolutionary war, and served as follows as he has informed her.
He enlisted in the spring of 1776 on board the ship Tonnabull for the voyage under Capt. Heermann & served on board said vessel for one year and was wounded in a battle with the British ship Pegasus and in consequence of his wounds was discharged at New London in 1777. -
She further declares that she was married to the said John L Marvin at Simsbury Conn. on the fourth day of March seventeen hundred and eighty six, and that her husband the aforesaid John L Marvin died on the twelfth day of April - in the year eighteen hundred and thirty four - at his residence in the town of Penn
in the County of Clinton N.Y. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the said service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four being at the time above stated - she has remained a widow since her husband's death & is still a widow and unmarried.
Her maiden name was Clarissa Chase. Her said husband was a pensioner under the act of 1818. -
{ She has no documentary evidence in support of her claim nor any record evidence of her marriage Her maiden name was Clarissa Chase & she was married by Col. Nathan Phelps Justice Peace.
Clarissa h Marvin
Richard Keene Judge of Clinton Co. N.Y.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original thereof. Richard Keene Judge of Clinton Co. N.Y.
I have subscribed before me this first day of October 1838. & I certify that deponent is a credible person & is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to attend Court which sits 15 miles from her residence. She is afflicted with rheumatism & general debility, has difficulty to get about. - and nearly blind so much so that she cannot write her name

Mrs. Clarissa Marrison Oct 7. 1838 in house of John L.
State of New York County of Clinton ss. I the Subscribed Clerk of said County certify that George Moore before whom the annexed affidavit of Martin C. Marrison was taken & sworn on the 15 th September 1838, was at said time a Justice of the peace in for said County & his signature to the jurat of said affidavit is genuine & that Richard Kees before whom the annexed Declaration of Mrs. Clarissa Marrison was taken & sworn on the first day of October instant was at said time a Judge of Clinton County Court & his signatures to the jurat of said affidavit or declaration is genuine. In witness whereof I have pasted these papers together by a piece of yellow silk braid which papers under my official seal here to affixed October fifth. 1838. October 5 th 1838 Thomas Crook Clerk
no 14 March 1838 H. 113

No.
63 156
ACT OF March 3, 1855.
Clarissa Marvin of New York,
Widow of
John C. Marvin
Bounty Land.
Original Application.
J. D. Woodward Party Plattsburg N. Y.

DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
Who has never received Bounty Land.
STATE OF New York } ss.
COUNTY OF Clinton }
On this 31st day of March, 1855, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Clarissa Marvin aged 90 years, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John C. Marvin, who served in the company commanded by Captain Newman in the Regiment of Miss Turnbull Militia, commanded by Colonel in the war with of the Revolution, and served about one year.
and continued in actual service in said war for at least 14 days, and was honorably discharged at New London on the day of
She further states that she was married to the said John C. Marvin in March on the day of 1794 and that her name before her said marriage was Clarissa Case that her said husband died at Pown, N.Y. on the 12 day of April 1834 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled, under the Act passed the 3d day of March, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress. Her said husband was a Revolutionary Pensioner under act March 18, 1818, and she is a pensioner at $76. under act July 2, 1848, I D. Woodworth of Ploverbury, N.Y. is duly authorized to prosecute this my claim, and to receive any warrant which may be issued hereon. She refers to the Pension Papers of herself & husband for proof of her said husband's service & time & date of her marriage. Clarissa Marvin [SEAL.]
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
Personally came Agnes M. Finch and J. Barlow residents of the County of Clinton in the State aforesaid, who upon oath declare, that they are personally well acquainted with Mrs. Clarissa Marvin and saw her sign (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person therein represented, and that she is now a widow, and that we have no interest in this claim.
Agnes M. Finch [SEAL.]
A. J. Barlow [SEAL.]
MAGISTRATE'S CERTIFICATE.
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, this thirty first day of March 1855; and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, that I know the witnesses are credible persons, and that I have no interest in this claim.
STATE OF New York } ss.
COUNTY OF Clinton } ss.
B. B. Scripture - J. Pierce,
I hereby certify that Benjamin B. Scripture Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 7th day of April 1855.
J. M. Pierce Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
April 16, 1929
Mrs. W.B.Stroup 400 Mahoning Avenue Warren, Ohio
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, 18480 W.18460, it appears that John C. Marvin enlisted in Saybrook, Connecticut, in the spring of 1776 or 1777, and shipped on board the United States Frigate "Trumbull", Captain Elisha Harmon or Hinman, was wounded in the left arm and thigh in a battle with the English ship, "Pegasus", and served eleven or twelve months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, at which time he was living in Peru, Clinton County, New York, aged fifty-three years. He died there, April 12, 1834.
The soldier married, March 4, 1786, at Simsbury, Connecticut, Clarissa or Cleo Case, the daughter of Martin Case.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 1, 1838, at which time she was living in Peru, New York, aged seventy-four years/

Their children were:
John born July 6, 1788. William " September 8, 1790. Lusy " October 24, 1792. Hiram " July 10, 1795. Harry " August 1, 1797. Elize " September 4, 1799. Case (Martin Gase) " February 22, 1801. Mary Morier " January 22, 1805. Betsy " May 18, 1807.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

AG Kansas City, Mo., March 2nd, 1897.
Hon. D. J. Murphy, Commissioner Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me a certificate of the Revolutionary record of John C. Marvin of N. Y., as same appears in your office to complete my application to the Sons of the Revolution.
Very respectfully,
P
W. Campbell

Seaman - On the Frigate Trumbull
Rev WIDOW, &c.
18480
File No. 8480
Clarissa Marvin
Wid. of
John L. Marvin
Sev. Rev. Seamen
Act: Feb. 2 d 1/48
Index: — Vol. M Page 9
[Arrangement of 1870.]
G.C. Marvin in food in the Regimental Vandal Marvin served white
1897. History to S. Campbell Kansas City - Mo.
1929. April 16 Hist & more W. B. Stroup awg.
May 27/78 as to cost upon which
April 7. Mr. H.

Jno. C. Marvin N.Y. Albany aet 1878 when last sp'd? G. G. C.
14 aug 35
Died 12 th April 1834 so to that period JH

Plattsburgh N.Y. Nov. 24. 1855
Sir:
Your letter of Oct. 9. 1855, requiring the evidence of the Service of John D. Maurin who was the husband of Barbara Maurin applicant for Bounty Land under Act March 3 d . 1855. Act 63. 150. was duly recd and I have applied to the Comptroller of Connecticut for the required evidence but they assign that none can be found in his office. Mr. Maurin was a premium sailor act of 1818 and enlisted on board the Ship Shenandoah Capt. Harrison and served about a year and having been wounded in an engagement with the British Ship Pegasus was in consequence thereof discharged at New London. The widow insists that she is entitled to the benefit of her husband's discharge on oath, and the application of the Compt. of Pensions alleging the service, and she supposes that as the Shenandoah belonged to the United States your Office at the Navy Depart- ment may afford the evidence required. Will you cause a vigorous examination in behalf of my mother and aged claimant
Respectfully Yours, J. D. Woodward
Hon. Jas. Knight Comptroller

5
26.026
J
Neo Lin

No 63,156 additional Bounty Land
FREE
63156
Clara B. Mann
John C.
Conyers
Hon James Minot,
Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

19 th Feb; 1866
I have seen Mr. Woodward in person. He is satisfied, meaning are not entitled, B. D. D.

63.156.
Clarissa Marvin
Act 1855
Revolutionary widow
J. D. Woodward & Ally Present

Clarissa Marvin widow of John C. N. York act 1838/See let to F. Douglass Woodward 4 May 1839.

Land and Law Office of James Sill,
ROSENZWEIG'S BLOCK,
N. W. corner North Park and State Street,
Erie, Pa., May 21 st 1878
To The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions My Dear Sir
I wish to ask a question which will require but a short answer, concerning an old and tried veteran of the Revolutionary War. His name is John Marvin and for many years drew a Pension at the City of Peru, Clinton County, New York and died at this same place after which his widow Clarissa Marvin drew the Pension until the time of her death in 1856.
Now wishing sincerely to learn from the papers in your possession, the place at which he enlisted, his age, Regiment, Company, and Captain and the Corps or division to which his Regiment belonged

Who was the officer that signed the discharge and who division Commander.
I will sincerely thank you for this information and should any expense be incurred I will pay willingly. Very Sincerely Yours
G. C. Marvin
Please write in care of Hon Jas Dill

Warren, Ohio.
Sept. 13, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please advise me if your records show a pension having been paid to John Case Marvin who enlisted from New York State. If they do please forward a copy to aid in establishing a line for C.A.R.
Very sincerely
(Mrs. W.B.)
Earl B. Stroup 400 Mahoning Ave Warren Ohio.
President of Wm Bradford Chapter C.A.R.

J. Edwards Comm of Pensions
J. B. Woodward, Esq. Plattsburgh, New York

NY Nov 17.
Adolf proof Clarissa Mason
see, not here act '38
N o 2606, Oct. 19 th 1838
James P. Estward Esq. Bourne of Parnass Washington J.S.
FREE

See decl. of Mr. Maurice O. et 20 1850. —

See Dechn of Mr. Maurice O. T. 30 1850 —
Col. James L. Edwards Commiss. of Pensions

Greenwich N.Y. Oct 25 th 1850,
James P. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions.
Dear Sir,
Herewith please find the application of Mrs. Clarissa Marvin who draws a pension of $48. per Annum. She believes herself entitled to receive the same rate, which was allowed her husband John C. Marvin decd. — And therefore asks for an increase —
I am Sir Yours Very Respectfully Henry Robinson
The Old Pen. Certificate of Mr. Marvin will be forwarded in a few days — as it is now wrongfully withheld by an Agent in Plattsburg N.Y.
H. R.

Clarissa Mearns,
Payment to be made at Albany by
Thos. W. Olcott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Presented by J. D. Woodruff Plattsburg N.Y.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 126 Vol. 4 .
Geo. Shulting Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Clarissa Marvin.
widow of John C. Marvin who was a Seaman in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty eight, dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 24 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty eight,
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Black Brook Sept 13 th 1833
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir I state
this method to confer with you in selection to some back pay that belongs to Clarissa Marvin Widow of John C. Marvin a Revolutionary Pension from the time of his death up to the year 1848 she has received but $48, per year with the Exceptions of the years 1840 & 1841 those two years she received nothing please send me a statement of how much she has or her Attorney has received from the death of John C. Marvin up to this time per year & you will much oblige
Yours Truly Martin C. Marvin Commissioner of Pensions

June 29
Miss Clara [unclear] C. [unclear]
Genl W Brump Esq
Pension office
Washington D.C.

New York June 27 th 1835
Sir
Your favor was duly received & in reply I have no interest whatever in the Pension but is forwarded to me by one of the most respectable houses in Albany for collection. There are few (if any) filled with the name in the Power of Attorney previous to signing at almost impossible it should be in the interior of the country not knowing who would present it at the Pension office they require the person to be known there to enable him to receive it. The Name was filled up in New York which has been the usual course of those collected by me & as not recollect of a single instance to the contrary & if imperative to be inserted previous to the signature it would throw a great difficulty in the way & deprive the applicant of the benefit conferred or put him to great inconvenience to find a person visiting the city - I sent the documents to you at the suggestion of the Pension office here rather than expense of new documents to the Widow. Upon reflection I think you will order the amount to be paid but am myself quite disinterested in the way.
With respect I am Sir Your Obedient Servant Ged H. Newbold

May 20
Adj.
Adolph of Claissa Marwin,
Free
Col. James L. Edwards, Comr of Pensions, Washington D.C.

Plattsburg, N.Y. May 13, 1939
Col. Edward Cour. 10
Sir
I enclose the amended declaration of Mrs. Blanche Cravind, re- quired by your letter of the 4 th inst. It is supposed the additional evidence referred to by her (which may have been overlooked in the investigation) is sufficient in connection with the record of the birth of children to estab- -lish her marriage beyond all doubt.
Yours respectfully,
J. D. Woodward for the widow

3637 Sept. 6, 1843 Cla. Maria, March 3, 1843.
My
James L Edwards Esq Court of Pensions Washington D.C.

Plattsburg Sept. 1. 1843
Sir.
I enclose the declaration of Mrs Clarissa Marvin under the act of March 3. 1843.
Yours Respectfully
J. D. Woodward.
James L Edwards Esq Census Washington D. C.

(2606) Otis N.Y. 7 July 1838.
Set to Youngslop Wood- ward 4 May 1839-
F
Col James L. Edwards Com d of Pioneers
Washington
D.C.

Plattsburg NY. Oct. 12, 1938.
Col. Edwards Barnes Sir
I enclose Pension papers of Mrs Clarissa Marvin under act July 7, 1838.
Yours truly
J. Douglas Woodward

Oct 29/52
In Colo
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq, Commr of Pensions Washington, D. C.

Ind to p 96, per ann. Dec 9/48, Comig 1 July 1848,
J. H. Woodward, Hallsburgh

Plattsburgh N. Oct 31. 1850
Dear Sir,
I enclose the Pension Certificate of Mrs Clarissa Marvin & her application for an increase
The interference of Mr Robinson in my business was beyond the receptivity of the case, & will not I presume be sanctioned by you,
You will hear from Mrs Huldah Moore in a few days.
Truly Yours.
J. D. Woodward Atty for Mrs. Clarissa Marvin & Mrs Huldah Moore
J. L. Edwards Esq Coun. etc.

Cases of Mrs. Clarissa Marvin & Hulda Moore.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. W.P.

Plattsburg N.Y. Octr 23. 1850.
Dear Sir,
Having been informed that an application may be made by Henry Robinson Esq for an increase of Pension for Mrs Clarissa Marvin & Huldah Moore of this County and as their powers in his favor were obtained without a full knowledge of the subject, I have to request that action upon these cases may be suspended for a few days, until you hear again from my clients. An unsuccessful application for an increase of pension in these cases was made by me under the joint Resolution of July 1. 1848. Perhaps you have since concluded to apply that act to this class of cases. If not, please to inform me whether there be any law or decision by which their claims to an increased or arrears, can now be admitted. Mrs Moore is a pensioner under the act of July 2. 1848 at $80. Mrs Marvin is a pensioner under the same act at $48., & they were married previous to 1794. & their husbands were pensioners under the act of 1818. at $96. per annum. —
Very Respectfully Yours, J. D. Woodward. Atty for Mrs Moore & Mrs Marvin. —
Jas. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions.

June 22 im. ad. M rs Mann P.M. acct. 1878.
J. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

New York June 20 1835
J L Edwards Esq
Sir
I herewith enclose you the Power of Attorney from Clarissa Marvin Widow of John C Marvin a pensioner of the US - I am informed at the Pension office that being dated longer back than three months it requires your sanction for previous paying it I think it the shorter course to the interest of the Widow to send it for your decision than to have new papers In no doubt you will order the payment in course
I am Sir Yours respectfully Geo H Newbould

2606
Mrs Claira Marvin amended declaration at July 7. 1878.
N.Y.
act 7. July 38
m 88. d 36-
adm d
12 mo. Scaman
480
No deduction
J. Douglass Woodward Plattsburgh N.Y.

State of New York
County of Clinton ss. Clarissa Marvin of Penn in said County widow of John C. Marvin deceased a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States in addition to her declaration made before Judge Richard Keene on the first of October 1838. in order to obtain a pension. Being duly & sworn says, that she has caused an examination to be made in Sinsbury Connecticut the town where her marriage took place, for evidence of her marriage, and that the testimony procured by Judge Phelps consisting of the deposition of Asa Haskins, Will Holcomb, Rachel Slater, Elisha Phelps, & Celia Case forwarded to the Pension Office in October last, accompanied by the letter of Judge J. S. Phelps, is the best in the power of deponent to obtain in said town; - She supposed said evidence together with the record evidence of the birth of her children forwarded to the Pension Office in August last, enclosing evidence of her marriage. - She further says her maiden name was Clarissa Case, and she was married at Sinsbury Conn. on the fourth day of March 1786 by Noah Phelps a Justice of the Peace of said town, he was called Col Phelps, she was sometimes called Cleo Case (Cleo was a nick name) - Some of her acquaintances called her Cleo, others called her Clarissa, her real name was Clarissa Case. and
further says not I was subscribed to before me { Clarissa her X Marvin this 13 th day of May 1839 & { mark I certify that deponent is a credible person }
and is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to attend court and is afflicted with rheumatism & general debility, blindness & cannot write her name. -
Wm F. Haile First Judge of Clinton County Courts.

State of New York County of Clinton } I the Subscriber Clerk of said County certify that William F. Haile before whom the within declaration of Mrs. Clarissa Mavine was taken & sworn on the thirteenth day of May 1839 was at said time first Judge of Clinton County Courts & his signa- ture to the jurat of said affidavit is genuine & being acquainted with his hand writing, attests my hand as official seal this 13 th May 1839
Smith Mead Clerk.

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Clarissa Marvin act March 3. 1843
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J D Woodward Plattsburg N.Y.

Declaration under the Act of March 3 d 1843
State of New York County of Clinton ss. On this 29 th day of August eighteen hundred & forty three before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in said County personally appeared Clarissa Marvin a widow (Nusall (late wife) in said County aged seventy nine 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 third day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John C. Marvin who was a seaman in the Navy of the United States & enlisted in the spring of 1776 on board the ship Tumbull under Capt. Hinman & served under Capt. Hinman & served on board said vessel for one year & was wounded in an action with the British Ship Phoenix & in consequence of her wounds, discharged at New London Conn. in 1777. She further declares that she received a pension under the act of July 7. 1838 of forty-eight dollars per annum, and applied for a Clinton Co. N.Y., and that she is still a widow. Further her pension certificate sent to her Attorney J. A. Woodward Plattsburgh N.Y.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 29 th day of August 1843 & I certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponent who is a credible person & cannot write her own name owing to old age & blindness
Clarissa Marvin mark
T. Field Justice Peace
State of New York County of Clinton ss. I the subscriber Clerk of said County certify that Thomas Field before whom the foregoing declaration of Clarissa Marvin was taken as sworn on the 29 th day of August 1843. was at said time a Justice of the Peace in said County & his signature to the instant affidavit is genuine & being well acquainted with his hand writing. My own hand & official seal this first day of August 1843. - John B. Menner Clerk -

dechow, V. Clarissa Marin.
Resolution July 1 - 1848.
Please examine this case as soon as convenient & report to me.
S. Lawrence
H. of R. Jan 8. /48

State of New York County of Clinton p. On this twenty seventh day of December eighteen hundred and forty eight before James M. Finch Esq a Magistrate Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Clarissa M. Marvin a resident of Black Brooks in said County (formerly a resident of Anseba in the same County) aged Eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the fol- -lowing declaration in order to obtain a pension under the joint resolution of Congress, passed July 1. 1848. & the various pension laws. That she is the widow of John C. Marvin who was a seaman in the Navy of the U.S. during the revolutiona- -ry war, and enlisted in the Spring of 1776. on board the Ship Trumbull under Capt. Hinman & served on board of said vessel one year, and was wounded in a battle with the British Ship Pegaseus, & in consequence of his wounds, was discharged at New London Conn. in 1777. She further declares that she was married to the said John C. Marvin at Simsbury Conn. on the fourth day of March seventeen hundred and Eighty six, and that her husband the aforesaid John C. Marvin died on the twelfth day of April Eighteen hundred & thirty four, at his residence in Penn. in said County, leaving her a widow, and she has ever since been, and is still, a widow and unmarried. Her said husband applied for a pension from Clinton County New York, & was placed on the roll at $96. per annum, under the acts of March 18. 1818. & May 1. 1820, and received his pension under those acts up to the fourth of March 1834. That she applied for a pension as his widow under the act of July 7. 1838. & proof of her marriage will be found on file in the Pension Office with her declaration under that act. She was also pensioned under the act of June 17. 1844, & again under the act of July 2. 1848. Her pension Certificate under the latter act is herewith surrendered. She claims under the aforesaid joint Resolution, the same amount of pension which was granted to her husband under the act of March 18. 1818. $96. per annum, to commence on the 12 th day of April 1834, that being the day of his death, and requests that her pension Certificate may be for- -warded to J. D. Woodward of Plattsburg N.Y. her attorney, & she hereby revokes all powers in relation to her claim given to any other person(s).
Clarissa her Marvin mark.
I swear and subscribe to before me the day & year first above written, and certify that Deponent is a credible person & cannot write her name owing to blindness, and that she is unable by reason of great age & bodily infirmity to attend court which sits at Plattsburg N.Y. more than twenty miles from the place where this declaration was taken - James M. Finch Justice Peace,
Witness Martin J. Marvin

State of New York
State of New York Clinton County ss } I MR Jones Dept CLK of said County do hereby Certify that James H. Herrick whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the within Jurat and whose handwriting was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified and authorized to act as such and that I have well ascertained with the hand writing of Justice and hereby believe his signature to be genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said County the first day of Jany AD 1849. MR Jones Dept CLK

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Clarissa Marvin,
Oct feby 2. 1848.
Admitted
Will the board of Pension attend to this case as soon as convenient to do so J. Lawrence
Hon.
J. Lawrence
M.C.L.

Act July 2. 1848.
State of New York
County of Clinton p. On this 24th day of July 1848 person- ally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Clarissa Marvin a resident of the (formerly Penn) in said County aged Eighty four years who being 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 second day of February 1848. that she granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of John C. Marvin who was a seaman in the Navy of the United States during the rev- olutionary war, and served as follows. He enlisted in the spring of 1776 on board the ship Trumbull for the voyage under Capt. Ken- nedy and served on board of said vessel for one year, and was wounded in a battle with the British ship Pegusus, and in consequence thereof was discharged at New London in 1777. She received a pension under the act of June 17. 1844 of forty eight dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year first above written and I certify that Deponent cannot write her name owing to blindness.
her Clarissa X Marvin marks. Witness present. Marion J. Marvin
James M. Finch - Justice Peace.

State of New York
Clinton County p
I Charles H. Jones Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that James M. Finch Esq, whose name is subscribed within and before whom the within affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn and that I am acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe that the signature within written is gen- uine
Given under my hand & official Seal this 26 th day of July 1848.
Chas. H. Jones
Clerk

Clarissa Marvin apples for an Increase
J. Woodward. Plattsburg N.Y.

State of New York
County of Clinton p. On this 30 th day of October 1850 before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared Clarissa Marvin a resident of Black Brook in said County aged Eighty Six years. who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain an increase of Pension under any of the laws of Congress. That she is the widow of John C. Marvin dec d who was a pensioner of the U.S. under the act of 1818. at $96. per annum that he died on the twelfth day of April 1834 leaving her a widow. & that her marriage with him took place on the fourth day of March 1786, - and she was placed on the pension roll under the act of July 7. 1838 on 23 rd July 1848 at $48.00 per annum. and her Certificate which accompanied this declaration was issued on the 24 th day of August 1848. - and sent to her attorney J. D. Woodward of Plattsburg N.Y. of whom she has received her pension up to the 4 th of Sept 1850. - She has heretofore made application for an increase of pension under the joint Resolution of July 1. 1848 which was refused on the ground that it was not applicable to her case - Mr Woodward was her attorney in that application, & she now supposes that under that Resolution, or some other law, or decision, she may be entitled to her arrears of Pension, & to an increased

of her pension — On the 19 th instant she made a declaration drawn up by Henry Rob- -inson Esq. & authorised him to obtain such increase. — The declaration & power were given without a full knowledge of the subject & as Mr Woodward has always faithfully discharged his duties as her attor- -ney agent, she hereby revokes the power given as aforesaid to Mr Robinson also all other powers except those given to Mr Woodward. and she authorises her pen- -sion certificates granting such increase and awards to be forwarded to him, & she authorises him to act as her attorney in transacting the business. — — She further declares that she is still a widow, & has remained a widow ever since her said husband's death — Winifred Martin Martin Clarissa F. Martin mark.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this day and year first above written and I certify that Defendant cannot write her name owing to blindness & that the above was carefully read over to her, and she knew the contents thereof, and declared the same to be true & in accordance with her wishes & I certify that she is a credible person. Witness Gloria Martin James M. Finch James M. Finch Justice Peace
a Mark.
State of New York County of Clinton Co. I the subscriber

Clerk of said County certify that James M. French before whom the foregoing declar- -ation of Mrs. Clarissa Martin was taken and sworn on the 30 th day of October 1850 was at said time a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified, and his signature to the certificate following said declaration is genuine.
In witness whereof I have fastened these papers together by a piece of red tape the ends of which pass under my official seal this 31 st day of October 1850.
W. R. Jones Clerk County Clerk

Clarissa Marvin Application for Increase of pension
Henry Robinson - Greenwich Washington Co. N.Y.

State of New York Clinton County ss October - 1850. personally ap- peared before me the subscribing Authority a Justice of the peace in and for said County, Clarissa Marvin of Black Brook - and made solemn Oath, in due form of Law that she is the identical widow of John C. Marvin deceased who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war and a pensioner of the United States; That she now draws a pension at the rate of Forty eight dollars per Annum; And that she believes herself entitled to an increase of pension, and asks for whatever may be found due under any of the Acts and resolutions of Congress which are applicable to her case -
I also wish my Pension Certificate sent to Henry Robinson Esq. My Agent or Attorney, of Greenwich, Washington County N. Y. - Sworn and Subscribed this 3 rd her nineteenth day of October - Clarissa X Marvin 1850. before me - James M. Finch Justice mark -
I also certify that the above named declarant; is well known to me & that she is a respectable person - James M. Finch

I certify that the within named Blanch  Maria , is not able to write her name, in consequence of infirmities, and the
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. CLINTON COUNTY.
I, Charles H. Jones, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF CLINTON, do hereby certify that Jane M c Henry whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgement of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Clinton, dwelling in the said County, Commissioned and Sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice of the Peace and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, the 2 nd day of Oct 1860
W. R. Jones Dept. Clerk.
Clarissa Moore application for pension off
Henry Robbins Greenwich Washington N.Y.

I certify that the within named Blanche  Wharfin , is not able to write her name, in consequence of infirmities, and the of her eye light — James M. Smith, Justice Peace.
Clarissa Moore Application for Increase of Pension
Henry Robinson — Greenwich Washington Co N.Y.

I Asa Haskins of Simsbury Hartford County Connecticut being duly sworn testify & say that I was formerly well acquainted with Clarissa Cave commonly called Cleo Cave that she married as I believe & suppose many years since to John Morris & afterwards they moved to the State of New York that afterwards I saw said John Morris & Clarissa in this Town on a visit, the Father of said Clarissa I was well acquainted with, & with his family & from my acquaintance with said John Morris & the said Clarissa & her friends I have every reason to believe they were lawfully married in this Town many years since the Simsbury October 29 1838 my age is twenty six last June -
Asa Haskins
State of Connecticut } Hartford County - }
Simsbury October 29 th 1838
Personally appeared Asa Haskins signor of the above deposition who made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me & I certify the deponent is a credible witness
Jeffery O. Phelps Justice of Peace

I, Hiel Holcomb of Grundy Hartford County Ct being duly sworn testify & say that I am the reputed son of Borrayah Holcomb in that my mother's name as I was always informed was Mary Cane that my Father died about ten years since & my mother died about fifteen years since that during their lives I frequently heard them speak of my mother Sister Clarissa commonly called Clio who as I ever understood my father & mother married John Marvin, & that they lived in the State of New York, & , within about ten years past & since the death of Martin Cane Father to said Clarissa, Hiram Marvin son of said Clarissa as I supposed, & none else, came to this Town with a Power of Attorney from said Clarissa Marvin, & sold a small right of Land which belonged to said Clarissa Marvin, & from what I have always understood from my Parents I have no doubt that my said Aunt Clarissa Cane was lawfully married to said John Marvin & that said marriage took place before I was born & my age is Forty nine in February next Simsbury October 29 th 1838
Hiel Holcomb
State of Connecticut ss
County of Hartford Simsbury October 29 th 1838
The above deposition signed in my presence & seems to be me & I certify the deponent is a credible witness Jeffery O. Phelps Justice of Peace

I Rachel Slater of Simsbury formerly Rachel Hobson being duly sworn testify & say that I was when a girl well acquainted with Clarissa Gane common- -ly called Cleo Gane that we were mates & were frequently in company together that said Clarissa was visited quite a length of time by John Marvin & the said John Marvin & Clarissa Gane were married by Noah Phelps Esquire as I was informed & recollect they were married after I was which "something more than fifty years since & that after their marriage said Clarissa resided nearly a year with her Father Martin Gane preparing to go to housekeeping, & then moved away with said John Marvin to the State of New York I think to a place then called "nine parters" my Brother Benajah Hobson married Mary Gane sister to said Clarissa & have often heard my said Brother Benajah & his wife & family speak of their brother & sister Marvin & the said Clarissa with her repeated husband John Marvin I have visited Simsbury at least three times since they moved away the last time long since, the said Clarissa was about one year younger than myself & her sister Mary who married my Brother Benajah was older than said Clarissa my own age is seventy the 8 th of June next Simsbury October 29 th 1838 Rachel Slater State of Connecticut to County of Hartford ss Simsbury October 29 th 1838 the above deposition subscribed in my presence sworn to before me & I certify the deponent is a credible witness Jeffrey O. Phelps Justice of Peace

I, Eliza Phelps of Simsbury County of Hartford & State of Connecticut do testify and say that my father Noah Phelps, now deceased, was for many years a justice of the peace within and for said County; that he kept a book in which he registered the marriages by him performed. Not long since, I examined the few manuscript books and papers, now remaining, which belonged to him, but the registry of marriages and several other manuscript book could not be found, having been lost by time and accident. Simsbury 24 th October 1838. Eliza Phelps.
The above deposition sworn to before me.
October 24 th 1838 & I certify the deposition is a highly credible witness
State of Connecticut Hartford County Octo 24 th 1838
Jeffrey D. Phelps Justice of Peace

Clarissa Marvin
at July 7. 1838.
additional evidence relative to the marriage.
J Douglas Woodward Esquire Plattsburgh State of New York
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for Col. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington.
forwarded by J. D. Woodward Nov. 10 1838.

I Celia Case of Loombury Hartford County testify & Say that I have ever lived in Loombury & from my earliest recollections I was well acquainted with Clarissa Case commonly called Celia Case, the said Clarissa was cousin to my Father, & lived a considerable time with me in his family, that her Father lived about one mile from my Father, I was knowing to her being visited by John & John C. Marvin a Saddler who worked for Oliver Adams in the same neighborhood, & that the said John & Clarissa were married as I very believe, & it is my opinion I was present at the wedding which was solemnized by Nathl. Phelps Esquire but the fact of my being present at the marriage passes the long length of time since I do not positively state, but still it is my belief I was present, & I further state that after their marriage she lived mostly with her Father Master Case preparing to leave home, & after getting thus prepared the said John & Clarissa moved to the State of New York to a place then called New-pasture, & that afterwards said John & Clarissa occasionally visited Loombury, & in every instance according to my best recollection they visited me & generally brought Children with them - I well recollect at one time when

They visited me they had with them three or three children one of which she married at the time, the said Clancey was some years older than myself & was married some years before I was but the exact time I cannot recollect, I was married on October 19 th Seventeen hundred ninety Six New York 3 d 1838
Celia Lake
State of Connecticut
County of Hartford ss Simsbury
November 3 d 1838 Personally appeared before me the above named Celia Lake to me personally known & made solemn Oath to the truth of the above Deposition by her subscribed & testified The deponent is a highly credible witness
Jeffery D. O'Keefe Justice of Peace

Simsbury Nov 25 th 1838
J. D. Woodward Esq r
Sir I have
enclosed depositions in the case of Clarissa Marvin which is the best evidence I can obtain in the case - you will observe her love would not testify positively to the marriage - I cannot find any thing on the Town or Probate records - except a Power of Attorney from Mrs Marvin to her son to sell her Land - I know that the estate of her mother consisted wholly of real estate & after her death there was no administrators taken but each heir sold his right - I do not believe positive testimony can be procured of the marriage but probably some more testimony like the enclosed can be obtained if required, I have been obliged to spend much time in procuring these depositions the officers they live 6 or 7 miles a part & it takes a long talk with each & my charge for time spent is small, but I presume I have charged as much as the old Lady can pay  Time Spent - 3.50 Respectfully Yours Cost of Survey - 4.00  3.50 Jeffrey D. Phelps

I, ROYAL R. HINMAN , Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern,
THAT Jeffery A. Phelps Esq is
and for more than three months last past, has been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, having full power and authority, by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer oaths to witnesses and to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to the official acts and attestations of the said Phelps in Court and Country.
In testimony whereof, I have, in my capacity of Secretary as aforesaid, hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at the City of Hartford, in said State, the 5 th day of November in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
And I certify that the signature of said Phelps hereto annexed is genuine.
Royal R. Hinman Secretary.

14 New York Albany Clarissa Marvin widow of John C. Marvin who served in the Revolutionary war, as a seaman
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 48 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of August 1848 and sent to
Hon. S. Lawrence M. C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 126 Vol. 4
Let to Hon S. Lawrence Feb 7, 49
Reported
Let to J. H. Woodward Mar 19/50

New York - 3891
Clarissa Marvin, widow of John C. Marvin, who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18. and who died on the 12 th April 1834, of Glenow in the State of N York who was a Seaman in the Frigate commanded by Captain Trumbull of the U.S. Navy by Capt. Newman in the U.S. Navy line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 48 Dollars 75 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Aug. '39, and signed J. D. Woodward, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March - $144.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 24.00 $168.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Bussey Clerk, Book A Vol 2 Page 89.

New York, 3921-
Clarissa Marvin widow of John C. Marvin who was a Seaman in the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 48 Dollars— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Decr. 1843 and sent to J. D. Woodward Plattsburgh New York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 — Page 109—