Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19039, for Stephen Skiff, Connecticut

SERVICE
Conn.
Skiff, Stephen Adah
NUMBER
W 19039
CONTENTS

New York 17/4/41
Stephen Skiff
of Allegany Co in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Dutcher of the Gen'l line, for the term of three years
inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 6 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 of July 1815.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 of Jan. 1820 and sent to Thomas L. Cole Esq Anglican, NY.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820 ... 157 93 Semi-ann. all'ce ending ... 48 -- 19 mos & 23/31 ... $205 93
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Contested
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6th April 1838 from 4 March 1835 to 7 June 1835 the day of his death. Age notified 18 June 1840
18 157 93 157 93
20 150
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6th April 1838 from 4 March 1835 to 7 June 1835 the day of his death. Age notified 18 June 1840

State of New York Albany County ss 3 On this Thirteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight Hundred and Eighteen personally appeared before me the Sub- scribed one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas for the County of Albany in the State of New York Stephen Skiff aged fifty Eight years, Resident in the Town of Pike in the said County, who being me first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to attain the provision made by the late Act of Congress "En- -acting 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 Stephen Skiff enlisted sometime in the month of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Six into a certain Independent company commanded by Capt Varian Ransom at Wyoming in the State of now Pennsylvania, and that he served in that company near twelve Months, when they received orders to join Col Durgess Regiment in General Varnum, Brigade, That he continued to serve in the said Corps or in the service of the United States until the Twenty third day of January One thou- -sand Seven hundred and Eighty when he was dis- charged at Wyoming aforesaid, That he was in the Battles of Branton River near Brumricks, at Fort Mifflin at the Three Rivers, at German Town and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his

for support Country; And that he has no other evide- nce now in his Power of his said services sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid 3. Stephen Skiff
Thomas Dole
I Thomas Dole a Judge of the court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Alleg- any in the State of New York, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Stephen Skiff 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. — Dated in the Town of Pike in the county of Allegany this Thir- teenth day of July, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen and it is my opinion and report that he needs his Country's help. Thomas Dole

In the matter of Stephen Skiff
Stephen Skiff
11/14/41
(Large stylized signature)
11/14/41
Stephen Skiff

State of New York Albany County 3 d On this 11 th day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty one personally appeared in open court being a Court of Records for the said County Stephen Skiff aged Sixty one years, resident in the Town of Lisle in the County aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath declares that he served in the revolutionary war as follows; that he served in Capt. Ransom's Company, Col. Dugay's Regt. in Gen. Warner's Brigade & served three years & six months, when he was discharged That original declaration was made on the thirteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and eighteen and that my pension Certificate is numbered 17.411. and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident of the united States and a Citizen thereof on the 18 th day of March 1818. 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 to diminish it as to bring my self 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 the 18 th March 1818 and I have not, nor hold any person in trust for me any property or securities, articles contracts or debts due to me nor have I any in cause other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.

Schedule of Real and Personal Estate of Stephen Skiff
Real estate I have none in possession Reversion or Remainder
Personal Estate as follows
  1 Iron pail Kettle $3.00   1 2 pail Iron Pot 1.00   1 Dish Kettle 1.00   Iron Shovel & Tongs .50   1 Lea Kettle 1.00   2 Water Pails .50   1 Wash Tub .50   1 Looking Glass 1.50   6 Knives & Forks .75   1 Chest 1.00   1 Table 1.00   1 Stove .50   6 Chairs 1.50   1 Spinning Wheel 1.00   1 Reel .25   $15.00 
I have a State or agreement against my son Edmund Skiff dated upwards of six years ago for about 300 Dollars but he is unable to pay it
I have not more than the necessary bed bedding and wearing apparel for my self and family
My occupation is a Cooper My family consists of my wife Adah only she is about sixty years old and very

She is about sixty years old and very infir. I am disabled in both my arms so that I am not able to labor, my health is other wise infirm and I am unable to sup- port my self and family without public or private aid
Stephen Skiff
Sworn to and delivered in open Court this 11 th Day of February 1821 before me Ebenezer Peabody Clerk
I Ebenezer Peabody Clerk of the County of Clermont do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court. and I do further certify that is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the forefaid schedule is fifteen Dollars In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 16 Day of February A D 1821 Ebenezer Peabody Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas By Edward Newrick Rep

1422 New York Albany Adah Skiff widow of Stephen Skiff Conn. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Reporter
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 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
A. J. Lyon Rushford N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 185 Vol. 4.

State of New York } on the 20 day of March 1840 Albany County } personally appeared before me A. H. Lyon one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Albany Ada Skill aged seventy nine years resident of the Town of Pike in the County of Albany and state aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to Law Gath on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitled an act Granting half pay and pension to certain Widows that she is the widow of Stephen Skill who was a private in the Army of the revolution as she believes will appear by referring to his declaration and proof now on file in the Pension Office
And she further declares that her Husband the said Stephen Skill drew a pension under the act of Congress passed March 18 1818
And she further declares that she was Married to the said Stephen Skill on the third day of March in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty two and that the Marriage Ceremony was performed by the Rev Joel Boardwell pastor of the Presbyterian Society of the Town of Kent Litchfield County and state of Connecticut at her father's house in said Town and that she lived with her Husband the said Stephen Skill from the day of their Marriage untill the day of his Death which was on the fourth day of June in the year 1835 and that she has been unable from age and sickness to attend in Court to prove the Death of Husband and has his Original Certificate now in her possession. And she further declares that she has no family record of her Marriage nor of the ages of her Eight Children which she had by her Husband the said Stephen Skill

Whether or not she know that there is any person living who was present at the marriage and that her name was Ada Bates before her marriage to the said Stephen Skiff And she further deposes that she is still the widow of the said Stephen Skiff and has not since married Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Ada Skiff before me A. J. Lyon one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Allegany
I hereby certify that from my own personal observation I am fully satisfied that Ada Skiff the person who signed the foregoing deposition in my presence is unable from age and bodily infirmity and sickness to attend in open court. A. J. Lyon Judge of the Court of Allegany County 6807 H. S. Peck Clerk
State of New York — } ss. Allegany County, Clerks office }
I David Van Wickle Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that A. J. Lyon was on the day of the date of the above affidavit a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine — In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this, 27 th day of March 1840 —
David Van Wickle Clerk

State of New York ss on the twentieth Day of March McGray County ss 1840 personally appeared Before me Enos T. Hight one of the justices of the peace of the County of Allegany Edmund Skipp and after Being Duly Sworn Deposeth and saith that he is Fifty Seven years of age and that he is the Eldest Son and Child of Stephen Skipp his Father and Ada Skipp his mother and that his Father and Mother have Lived with him for the Last twenty Six years up to the time of his Fathers Death which was on the Seventh Day of June Eighteen Hundred and thirty five and that his mother the said Ada Skipp now Lives with him and that he was knowing to the said Stephen Skipp his Fathers Drawing a Pension under the act of Congress of Eighteen hundred and Eighteen and continued to draw until March the fourth of Eighteen hundred and thirty five and at the time of his Fathers Death his mother the said Ada Skipp was unable to go in Court to prove the Death of his Father Living about twenty four Miles from the County Seat and that his mother has not been able since the Death of his Father and that his Fathers Certificate has not been Returned to the pension office and is now in his and his mothers possession and will be Returned herewith and that the said Ada Skipp is still the Widow of Stephen Skipp and has not since married any other Husband and further saith not
Sworn and Subscribed before me the day and year above written
Edmund Skipp
Enos T. Hight justice of the peace

I hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with Edmund Skipp Brym who signed the within affidavit in my presence for the last twenty years and that he has always sustained a good moral character for truth and veracity. Enos S. Hight
State of New York } Albany County Clerk's Office } ss.
I Sam d Van Winkle Clerk of Said County do hereby Certify that Enos S. Hight was on the day of the date of the foregoing Affidavit a justice of the Peace and for Said County duly appointed and qualified And that the Signature above purporting to be his is genuine —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this 27 th day of March 1840
Sam d Van Winkle Clerk
Mary Pacy

Ada Skiff
Act July 7, 1838
Marr'd 3 d March 1782
Husband died 7 th June 1838
Marr'd 3 d March 1782
Husband died 7 th June 1838
Col Durgée 7 th Commr Capt Ransom
Admitted
Private 2 years
Hon L. C. Peck
Hon. Rep.
US

State of Connecticut } Attest this 19 th day of Nov r 1839 County of Litchfield }
I hereby certify that I have examined the Town records of the Town of Kent aforesaid and that I have found therein recorded the marriage of Stephen Skiff Jr to Ada Bates in form following (viz) "Stephen Skiff Jr and Ada Bates were joined together in marriage March third one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine by Joel Boardman, Pastor"
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Origen S. Seymour Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Matthew S. Barnum Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds . And that his commission was dated on the 27 th day of May A. D. 1839 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D. 1840. And that I believe the foregoing signature of said Justice to be genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 20 th day of November A. D. 1839
Origen S. Seymour Clerk

State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } At Kent this 19 th day of Nov r 1839
I hereby certify that I have examined the Town records of the Town of Kent aforesaid and that I have found therein recorded the marriage of Stephen Skiff Jr to Ada Bates in form following (viz) "Stephen Skiff Jr and Ada Bates were joined together in marriage March third one thousand eight hundred and eighty two by Forb Bordwell, Pastor" I Rufus Fuller Jr of Kent aforesaid certify the above as a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "March 3 d 1782"
I Rufus Fuller Jr above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk, in the Town County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Kent with the exception above named as certified by me
Rufus Fuller Jr, Town Clerk of the Town of Kent
Sworn before me
Matthew S. Barnum Justice of the Peace

AWF/HMM
May 10, 1930.
Dr. E. R. Brownson 305 Pioneer Life Building Fargo North Dakota.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 19039 , it appears that Stephen Skiff was born February 29, 1760, place not stated.
He enlisted at Wyoming, Pennsylvania, in May 1776, served twelve months as a private in Captain Samuel Ransom's Independent Connecticut Company, then joined Colonel Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battles of Raritan River near Brunswick, Three Rivers near Hackensack, Germantown, siege of Fort Mifflin and Sullivan's Expedition against the Indians, and was discharged January 23, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 13, 1818, while a resident of Pike, Allegany County, New York. He died there June 7, 1835.
Soldier (then Stephen Skiff, Junior) married March 3, 1782, at Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Adah Bates. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 20, 1840, while a resident of Pike, New York, aged seventy-nine years.
There were eight children, no names stated except Edmund, the oldest son, who was born in 1783.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Stephen Bluff wid file 19059
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     * May 1742 12 mos. Pvt. Samuel Ransom Independent Co. Conn   He then joined left under Col. Durkin   Was discharged Jan 23 1762. and spent the rest of his life   was in expedition against Indians under Genl. Sullivan.   Soldier's name was Stephen Bluff & son was in d.  
Battles engaged in, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Red Bank, Battle of Red Bank, Battle of Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wiltshire, Penn. Date of application for pension, July 10 1814. The claim was Residence at date of application, Pike, Allegany County, N.Y. Age at date of application, { born Feb 29 1760 / died Jan 7 1833 at Pike, N.Y.
Remarks: Widow married Feb 2 1782 at Fort Ticonderoga Conn. Adah Bluff, who was allowed pension on an application executed Dec 22 1842, when a resident of Pike, N.Y. aged 79 yrs. There were eight children, no names stated other than Edmund, the eldest son, who was born in 1783.
Very respectfully,
* Ransom was not in service in 1775

E. R. BROWNSON, D. C., PH. C. PALMER CHIROPRACTOR FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
PHONE 715 SUITE 402 DELENDRECIE
Feb, 22d, 1930 .
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.U.
Dear Sir; - only!
Stephen Skiff was a soldier in the Revolution War,, presumably from Connecticut, Will you kindly review your records and give me the data as to the pension he received from the U.S. Government and such of his war record as you have.
Kent, He was born 1757 , probibly in Connecticut.
Thanking you, I am,
Sincerely yours,
E. R. Brownson
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567 Broad St.
Salamanca N.Y.
March 28 1928
Pension Dept. - Washington D.C.
Gentlemen: -
I am desirous of joining the D. A. R. and any information or records of my ancestor who served during the Revolutionary War, I would be very grateful for. I'm enclosing a little data I have which may be of help in tracing same.
If there is a charge connected with this, kindly let me know and I'll gladly reimburse you.
Thanking you for your

assistance
Yours very truly Mrs James Miess
4)

Obituary.
Micajah Pride Skiff was born in Hartwick, Otsego Co. N.Y. in 1816. His father, Samuel B. Skiff, was one of six brothers who settled in the town of Hume and Pike in an early day. Stephen Skiff , his grandfather, was a soldier of the Revolution, and a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Eaton Skiff, originally from Connecticut and descendants of the Puritans.
Mr. Skiff was eight months old when bro't. to their new home, 3 miles south of Pike village. April 16, 1835 he married Mary S. Hopkins, daughter of Alfred & Hulda Hopkins. He died July 16, 1896 aged 80. Three

Children survive him a.o. skiff Pike, N.Y.; S. L. skiff Clyde N.Y.; v Mrs E A Mason, Seneca N.Y. etc.
According to this the line would follow.
greatgreat great grandfather Stephen Skiff - soldier
greatgreatgrandfather Samuel B. Skiff
greatgrandfather Micajah Pride Skiff
grandfather Samuel L. Skiff (a.o. skiff brother at Pike N.Y.) still living
father Guy W. Skiff
Mildred J. Skiff (miss)

Res. —

Albert Lea - Minnesota Sept. 29-1926.
Bureau of Pensions. - Washington. D.C.
Will you kindly send me a copy of the military history of Stephen Skiff - a soldier of the Revolutionary War - who enlisted May 1776 in Samuel Ransom's company. -
Lottie B. Fellows. 620 Water St. Albert Lea - Minnesota.

Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me the pension record of Stephen Skiff who was born in Kent, Litchfield Co. Conn. Feb 29 th 1760. He enlisted May, 1775; discharged Jan. 23 rd 1780. He was a private in Capt Samuel Ransom's Co. Col Durkee's Reg't. Residence Westmoreland. Battles engaged in: Raritan River near Brunswick. Siege of Fort Mifflin

Three Rivers (near Hackensack) and Germantown).
He was a prisoner of the Revolution, said to have been placed on roll June 8 th 1820. Pension commenced July 13 th , 1848.
Sincerely
Stella S. Gannotta 170 N. Ridgeland Ave Oak Park Ill.

for Lee Lake City, Minn March 4, 1919
pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Will you please send me the military history of Stephen Skiff, a revolutionary soldier, private in Samuel Ransom's Co and whose application was dated March 20, 1840. I am a direct descendant of this Stephen Skiff and desire

the information for the purpose of joining the D. A. R.
Respectfully Edith D White

Rev 1. 1886
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
File

Greenwood, Wis. 57 / 13 . 1917 Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Sir: — Will you kindly send me a copy of what data you have of record in connection with the pension granted Mrs. Ada Skiff, widow of Stephen Skiff, a soldier of the Rev. War.
Very Respectfully,
R. F. Skiff.
Mrs. Ada Skiff, resident of Pike N.Y. made application March 20, 1880. I am a descendant of Stephen and Ada Skiff. R. F. Skiff.

PA 2
Iowa Falls, Iowa. 6/27. 1913
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D. C.
Sir:
Will you kindly make two copies of the enclosed military history of Stephen Skiff, substituting in place of my name, R. F. Skiff, in one Marjorie Skiff, in the other Victor G. Pickett, omitting in both the place of residence, and send the three copies to me?
Thanking you for the copy made for me and in advance for the copies, and for the full record, I am,
Very respectfully,
R. F. Skiff.

Iowa Falls. Iowa. 6/19. 1913
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington D. C.
Sir:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the record of the the military history of Stephen Skiff, private in the Revolutionary War, who was placed on the roll on June 8, 1820, commenced drawing July 18, 1818? He resides in Alleghany Co. N.Y. at this time.
Very Respectfully,
R. F. Skiff.

Iowa Falls. Iowa, July 21, 1915.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D. C. Sir.
Will you kindly send me a copy of the military history of Stephen Skiff for Miss Willie West who is a decedent and wishes to join the D. A. R.
I enclose my copy from which you can make a copy without consulting your files.
Very respectfully, R.F. Skiff.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Stephen Skiff
Service Co. A.
Additional Service Res. War
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim except W. # 19039

L. S. W.

Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. My dear Sir:-
Will you please send me a detailed statement of the Military History of Stephen Skiff (I think he was a son of Benjamin Skiff) who served as private & Corporal in Lieut. Simon Spaulding's Company, 4 th Connecticut Regt. commanded by Col. John Durkee, Revolutionary War.

I desire a record sufficiently complete to prove my eligibility to join a chapter of the D.A.R. I can prove my descent from Rev. Stephen Skiff.
Hoping to receive a speedy reply I remain
Reply Yours,
Vera Skiff Morrow (Mrs. J. B. Morrow) 720 washing in St.
Sept 27/08,
Boise, Idaho

1918 Oct. 14 Hist. to Mrs. J. B. Morrow. S.L.R. 1915 June 24 Hist. to Mr. R. F. Skiff. T.L. S. 1913 July 3 Hist. to Marjorie Skiff to Victor G. Pickett. 1915, Aug. 25. History to Nellie West, care R. F. Skiff and Mrs. S. advised that those desiring said record must apply over their own signature. F.W. 1917 May 11 R. F. Skiff that he had been furnished with statement. 1919 Feb. 15 Hist. to Edith D. White. 1919 Dec. 10 Hist. to Stella E. Gannette. 1924, Oct. 9 - Hist. to Miss E. L. Moffatt. W.M. 1926-Nov. 30 " " Lotte R. Fellows Aug. 1927 Jan. 12 " " Mrs. Jewel Mieses Aug. 1930 May 10 Hist. to Dr. E. R. Branson and S.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19039
 Idaho Skiff wid of  Stephen Skiff Prin Rev. War.
Act: Feb 2 nd 1/48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 216
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Lt to Hon L. C. Peck, aft 17. 1840. same aft 20. 1840.
Albany 5256
Ada Skiff widow of Stephen Skiff
who was a pensioner under the Act of March 1818 and who died on the 7. June 1835 of Albany Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Ransom of the reg't. commanded by Col. Durgess in the Com. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10. day of April 1840 and sent to Hon. L. C. Peck. N. Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840 320.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 40.00 $ 360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2, Page 101

New York 2899
Adah Knapp widow of Stephen Knapp who was a private in the Connecticut line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Nov: 1843. and sent to A. J. Lyon Richford N. Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 — Page 114

January 12, 1929.
Mrs. James Miess, 567 Broad Street, Salamanca, New York.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 19039, it appears that Stephen Skiff was born February 29, 1760, place not stated.
He enlisted at Wyoming, Pennsylvania, in May 1776, served twelve months as a private in Captain Samuel Ransom's Independent Connecticut Company, then joined Colonel Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battles of Raritan River near Brunswick, Three Rivers near Hackensack, Germantown, siege of Fort Mifflin, and Sullivan's Expedition against the Indians, and was discharged January 23, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 13, 1818, while a resident of Pike, Allegany County, New York. He died there June 7, 1835.
Soldier (then Stephen Skiff, Junior) married March 3, 1782, at Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Adah Bates. She was allowed pension on her application exe-

outed March 20, 1840, while a resident of Pike, New York, aged seventy-nine years.
There were eight children, no names stated except Edmund, the oldest son, who was born in 1783.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
COPIED BY ADY

October 9, 1924.
Miss E. L. Moffatt, 34 Gardner St., Allston, MASS.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.19039, it appears that Stephen Skiff was born February 29, 1760, place not stated
He enlisted at Wyoming, Pennsylvania, in May 1776, served 12 months as a private in Captain Samuel Ransom's Independent Connecticut Company, then joined Colonel Durkee's Connecticut Regiment, was in the battles of Raritan River near Brunswick, Three Rivers near Hackensack, Germantown, siege of Fort Mifflin, and Sullivan's Expedition against the Indians, and was discharged January 23, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 13, 1818, while a resident of Pike, Allegany County, New York. He died there June 7, 1835.
Soldier (then Stephen Skiff, Junior) married March 3, 1782, at Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Adah Bates. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 20,

1840, while a resident of Pike, New York, aged 79 years.
There were eight children, no names stated except Edmund, the oldest son, who was born in 1783.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Note:
Battles given as he stated them in his 1 st dec. with the ex- ception of Ft Mifflin. In his 2 nd dec. he put the siege of Ft Mifflin last.
W.M.

T. L. M. Rev. War Section.
May 11, 1917.
R. F. Skiff, Greenwood, Wisconsin.
Madam:
In response to your card dated the third instant, you are advised that the record of Stephen Skiff W. File No. 19,039 Revolutionary War was forwarded to you June 24, 1913.
It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish the same statement more than once to the same person.
Very respectfully,
J. M. [unclear] Commissioner.

E. R. BROWNSON, D. C., Ph. C. PALMER CHIROPRACTOR FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
April 9th, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I should like to get the records that you have of one Stephen Skiff who was in Captain Abraham Fuller's Company of Connecticut Militia and later in the 4th Connecticut Regiment, commanded after consolidation by Colonel John Durkee. He enlisted January 1st, 1777, for the war.
It is reported that he drew a pension for his services. As much of this record as you can give, I shall appreciate. My wife is a direct descendant and is anxious to join the D.A.R.
Very sincerely yours,
P.S. I have some information from the War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C. and some from the Adjutant General's Office, Hartford, but they have referred me to you as likely to have a much more complete record.
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34 Gardner St. Allston, Mass.
Sep. 15, 1924.
Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington - D.C.
In the Manuscript-Revolutionary records at the State Library, Hartford, Conn. I found a Thomas Bennett Jr. - whose pension record was said to be S 12143 at Washington - May I please have it and any family data it may contain?
(Probably Mansfield).
(2) - Dunham , (William) in Bristol Co. Mass. Died Feb. 19 - 1834. Would like his record, especially family data.
3. Widow Idah Skiff , Widow Stephen Skiff - whose pension no. is

I wish particularly to have the place Date of her death? If this is not given, Date of last payment of pension & name of person paid, & in fact all information possible.
I would greatly appreciate a prompt reply.
Yours very truly
(Miss) E. L. Moffatt.
P.S.
I find I have not the number of Adah Skiff's pension certificate. Could you please get it for me and insert it, passing inquiring on to the proper Department? You could strike out from this letter all that is within your province to answer, so as not to have to write anything to them. I am greatly
hurried to complete some papers for an Early full Meeting.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 5 th , 1840.
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," The widow of Stephen Skiff, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Eight — Dollars and — Cents per month  month , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1835, to the 7 th June 1835, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Almon K. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Ho of Arps April 4. 1840
Sir
I send herewith the pension papers of Mrs Alice Skipp widow of Stephen Skipp deceased Your attention to the same is respectfully solicited
Very Respectfully Yours Resp Servt H. Beck
Hon J. S. Calverley Comr. pensions
P.S. In your communication of the 11th inst. in relation to the application of John Hallett for a pension your remarks that the letter of "B. L. Cooke Esq. is returned" etc. to me. — Mr Cooke's letter was not included with your communication H. P.
Attached to

2/17/40
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. Pensions Washington
cont. to 16/17 not S. 1/2
Check H. D.

House of Reps April 16 1840
Sir
Will you have the goodness to send to me a copy of the pension Certificate of Stephen Shipman in your Office, recently sent there in connection with the pension papers of Mrs. Sarah Shipman of the said Stephen. The pension was granted to Mrs. Shipman on or about the 10 th Inst.
Very Respectfully Yours Obedient Servant J. D. Sleeper
Hon. J. L. Clemens Commr. Pensions

House of Reps April 15. 1840
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge the recd of your communication of the 17 th in answer to mine of the 10 th 15 th Inso asking for a copy of the pension certificate of Stephen Ship Mearns in which you remark that if the object be to obtain the balance of pension due to the original certificate will be transmitted to me
I desired a copy of the certificate for the purpose of enabling the widow to procure the balance of pension due the deceased at the time of his death, and for no other purpose
Very Respectfully Yours etc Servt H. Peck
Hon J. L. Clemen House of Reps

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Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
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Mr Cole

Rushford Aug. 10 th 1848.
Sir.
Enclosed I transmit to your department the affidavits of Mary Patch, Harriet Bennett and Adah Skill claimants for pensions under the act of the 2 d Feb. 1848, all of which are respectfully submitted for your decision; if allowed please enclose their certificates to me per mail.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t . A. J. Lyon By Orville Boardman
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

State of New York Schenectady County ss Personally appeared before me Michael Stephens Esq. one of the justices of the peace in and for the said county, Jeremiah Baker and being duly sworn, deposes and saith that he being personally acquainted with Stephens Skiff in the time of the Revolutionary War that only in the year of one thousand eight hundred and twenty six he enlisted into an Independent Company Commanded by Capt. Samuel Ransom and served about 12 months then joined Col. Dazges (Gates) Brigade in his regiment was for during the war and under the Enlistment Statute this Deponent further saith that he was knowing to the above named Skiff living in the village of Stuyvesant  for years following and that he under stood that he was hon- orably discharged on or about the month of the month of January 1800 - and this Deponent further saith that he was an enlisted Soldier and actually served in the same company above alluded to and believes that he was honorably discharged as before alleged to at Albany on 
Jeremiah Baker
Sworn before me this 4th day of March 1820 -
Michael Stephens J.P.
This is to certify that I am well acquainted with the estate of Jeremiah Baker and believe him to be an worthy man and a member of Society Committee March 4th
Michael Stephens J.P.
1820

Steuben County, Clerks Office,
ss: I, Edward Howell, Clerk of the County of Steuben, do hereby certify, that Uriah S. Stephens whose signature appears to the within certificate, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned & sworn, and that full faith ought to be put in his official acts.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Bath, this 6 th day of March 1820. Edward Howell Clerk.

State of New York Steuben County
I personally appeared before me Nicholas Stephens Esq. one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Steuben known to me to be the person described in and who acknowledged that to Stephen Sniff during the Re- volutionary war for the term of three years as a sol- dier under the Continental Establishment and this deponent further saith that he under said that the above named Stephen Sniff was honorably Discharged and that from another who belonged to the same company and further that he was knowing that he was enlisted under Samuel Ransom Capt under the above Establishment sworn before me Gedaliah Stephens this 4th 4th March 1820-
Nicholas Stephens
This is to certify that I have been well argument with the character of Gedaliah Stephens and believe him to be a worthy man and a good member of Society Carrying the March 4th 1820-
Nicholas Stephens

Steuben County, Clerks Office, ss: I, Edward Howell, Clerk of the County of Steuben, do hereby certify, that Uriah F. Stephens whose signature appears to the within certificate, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned & sworn, and that full faith ought to be put in his official acts -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, at Bath, this 6 th day of March 1820 -
Edward Howell Clerk

2817
Adah Schiff
$80 per ann.
A. J. Lyon Rushford New York

State of New York Albany County ss:
On this 28 th day of July 1843.
I personally appeared before the subscriber one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said county Adah Skiff a resident of the town of Delaware  Delaware in the county of Albany and State of New York, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the War of the Revolution; That she is the widow of Stephen Skiff who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, and who drew a Pension at the rate of Twenty Six Dollars and cents per annum under the act of Congress passed in the year 1834 as she believes will fully appear by reference to his papers now on file in the Pension Office or War Department, and that he resided in the town of Delaware  Delaware in the county of Albany and State of New York at the time he drew his Pension, and that he died at Delaware  Delaware in the county of Albany and State of New York; That she is the identical person who drew five years Pension at the rate of Eighty Dollars and cents per Annum under the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1834 and that she resided in the town of Delaware  Delaware in the county of Albany and State of New York at the time she drew her pension, as she believes will fully appear by reference to her papers now on file in the Pension Office or War Department; She further declares that she is still the widow of the said Stephen Skiff and has not since married
Adah Skiff Sworn and subscribed before me, the day and year first above written.
A Hizon Judge of Albany County

State of New York Allegany County ss I William Windson Clerk of Said County do hereby certify that A I Lyon before whom the foregoing Affidavit was taken was at the desk of the Second One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said A I Lyon & Verily believe his name subscri- bed thereto to be his proper hand writing Witness my hand and the Seal of Said County at Angelica this 11th day of July 1843 William Windson Clk
State of New York Allegany County ss: I do hereby certify that I have personally examined the records of the said Court and find that the within application, and of the truth of her statements set forth in the same, I am fully satisfied. A I Lyon Judge

State of New York Albany County } ss: I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Adah Skiff who executed the within application, and of the truth of her statements set forth in the same, I am fully satisfied. A Hylon Fridge
State of New York Albany County } ss: I, William Fridge do hereby certify that Adah Skiff, whose name is subscribed to the within application, is the person described in and who executed the same, and that I am personally acquainted with her and that she is the person described in and who executed the same. William Fridge

admitted
A. J. Lyon Rushford N.Y.

State of New York
Wyoming County ss. On this Fifth day of August 1848 personally appeared before me Alvah Peck Esquire a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Deborah Shipp a President of the Town of Pike in the County of Wyoming and State of New York aged eighty seven years who being by me 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 on the 2 d day of February 1848 granting pensions to certain Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Stephen Shipp who was a private in the Army of the revolution and died on the seventh day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty five and that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of the 17 th June 1844 on account of the Revolutionary services of her husband the above named Stephen Shipp at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Alvah Peck Justice of the peace
Deborah Shipp
I hereby certify the above named Official is personally known to me and that she is the same identical person who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit
Alvah Peck Justice of the peace

Albany County { ss. I Abel Webster Clerk of Clerks Office } said County do hereby certify that Alvan Rick Gibson whom the within affidavit was taken and whose certificate of identity is there- unto attached, was at the time of taking the same a justice of the Peace in said for our said County duly authorized to take the same. That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe the signature thereunto attached to be his genuine signature. And that the same was taken in conformity with the laws of this State. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal this 9 th day of August A.D. 1848 Abel Webster Clerk
W. H. Gibson A. J. Jones
Abel Webster

witnesses certified by the Judge to be credible proving Genl Service in continuation for Contl Establishment want- ing satisfactory
¶ It does not appear from the testimony adduced that the applicant served in the continental army. The claim is therefore rejected.
Adm G.W. 34
The 3 d Com tee on
Stephen Pease
No 16. 789

State of New York
Allegany County } ss: I Stephen Skill to me known to be the same person who made and subscribed the annexed Declaration, and being by me duly sworn according to law, do hereby depose and say in addition to the facts stated in the said annexed Declaration that the Deponent enlisted in Captain Samuel Ransom's Company some time about the month of May 1775 for during the War and served under Captain Samuel Ransom about one year then received orders to join Col. Durgess Reg't and there remained under the command of the said Col. Durgess until the year 1780 in the month of January at which time this deponent was honorably discharged this deponent saith that he was discharged at Worming and this deponent further saith that he was in then Battles (Co. wt) Sermon Town , three Rivers near Hacineback , in the Siege of Fort Mifflin which was fourteen days, in the Expedition against the Indians under the Command of General Sullivan — and that there is a mistake in his Declaration in the time or date of his enlistment, which ought to have been as above stated, as near as this Deponent can recollect the above facts are Just and True, but as there has been forty years past and some since he was discharged and being Sixty years of age on the 29 th Feb y 1820 his back infirm and Memory Treacherous, I am in some measure to be an excuse for the mistake in the former declaration, and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed { Stephen Skill before me this 1 st day of { Stephen Skill March 1820
Thomas D. { Judge of Allegany County { Court of Common Pleas

Albany County ss I Edward Rurwick Deputy Clerks Office Clerk of said County do here- by certify that Thomas Dale before whom the within depositions were taken was at the time of taking the same a Judge and still is of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County duly Commissioned and Qualified to act as such and that I am ac- quainted with the hand writing of the said Thomas Dale and know the within signatures to be Genuin in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 3 rd Day of March A D 1820
Edward Rurwick Deputy

State of New York Albany County ss
I do hereby certify that Thomas Dole Esquire before whom the preceding acknowledgements and certificates were taken was at the time of so doing a Judge duly commissioned and qualified in and for the County of Albany -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 21 st day of July 1818
Amos Peabody Clk
Albany County ss I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the handwriting of Thomas Dole Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Albany and State of New York and know the above signatures to be the true signatures of the said Thomas Dole and also that the said Thomas Dole Esquire was at the time of taking the above proceedings and still is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in said Albany County from under my hand and the seal of said County this 19 th day of August Eighteen hundred and Eighteen
Amos Peabody Clk

Enclosed you have two affidavits for Stephen Tracy & wife, his services in the Revolutionary war and have by the last informa- tion thereby certify they are now affidavit of and authen- tic - and also enclose the within affidavit of William Tracy & wife is in the same circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. Yours Sire July 3 rd 1819 -
Thomas Hale, Esq.
This May Certify that we are personally acquainted with the within named Stephen Shiff now a Resident of the Town of Pike and from our personal knowledge of his circumstances know him to be reduced and Really stands in need of the assistance of his Country for Support dated this 18 th Sept 1819 at Pike
Thomas Dole Judge of Assembly Cam Mass
witnesses certify by the judge to be credible proving your scheme in contemplation for Anti Establishment: mostly very satisfactory
¶ 7. It does not appear from the testimony as to that the applicant viewed in the container arms. The slur is therefore rejected.
Adm. G. H. 32
See No. 707.
13 th July 1818. Stephen Skiff of the Town of Skane
May 1775. when I am independent. Comfy. in Pennsylvania, commanded by Col. Richard Moses - After receiving 12 shots in the company ordered to John Colborne's Connecticut Light Infantry. He served until the year 1780. was in General Battles
 Ms. A. 9. 2. 10. 10 
Charles Judson confides that he is satisfied from the present circumstances of the aspliant the needs the assistance of his country for such part. His name can not appear in the plans nor his count. Each Capt or Col under whom he served in Col. establishment he stated the deposition of 2

13 th July 1818 -  Stephen Skiff of the Town of He
May 1775 entered an independent Comp y in Pennsylvania Commanded by Col t Ransom - After serving 12 months in the Company Order to John Col t Durgee Connecticut Reg t in which he served until the year 1780. Was in General Battle
To the Honorable Dole Judge
Whereas Judge confirmed that he is satisfied from the reduced circumstances of the applicant he needs the assistance of his country for support. His name does not appear neither in the R d Stand nor the Com y roll. Each capt n or col t under whom he served in Cont l Establish t sh d be stated the deposition of 2
witnesses certify by the Judge to be credible proving 9 m th Service in continuation for Cont l Establish t would be satisfactory
It does not appear from the testimony adduced that the applicant served in the continental army. His claim is therefore rejected.
(Signature)
Abm G m 34
Pre 3 d Com y
Stephen Skiff
No 16. 757

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Skiffington, John GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7821 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 14, 1790 to Richard Peatt, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.