Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 306, for John Mc Manners, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
McManners John
N. 306
Lucy
B.L.H. 3963-160-55
CONTENTS

Ohio Pittsburgh 5,118
New York
John McManners priv. N. Chandler enr.
Connecticut Line
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 11 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 of Dec r 1818 and sent to Hon David Mcbratney Batavia Genesee Co. N. York
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 $ 30.47 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March 1819 48.00
1770 - 3 yrs. $ 78.47
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
three years
Continued
Sweden Genesee Co. N. York
Civ. Tra. Jan 30: '36 Transf d to G. Pittsburgh, Pa. 4 th March 1836 - July 7: '36
For Judges certificates of the circumstances of this Pensioner in Allen Nelson's papers on file
Patheon's post Oct 28. 1820 Inverness Co. N. York Batavia N. York

1968 Illinois Lucy M c Manus widow of John M c Manus
who served in the Revolutionary Colo Chandler Conn n war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 rd February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Sept r 1853 and sent to
Richd. M. Young Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 20, 1848 , Page 193 Vol. A
Feby 3 rd /53
1838
Date of death not on A. B.

07370
Act Mar. 3/88
Rec. Apr. 3/88
Dney McManus, widow of John McManus, Pri.
War of Revolution Col. John Chandler, C.H. Contt. line Nieces Reannon
AD: 160 A.C. Aug: 20/55
Blyton Bryant
3963 ip Aug 22/55
Richd. M. Young
Present
W.M.
Geo
Feb 5-3-NO 1968
Vol M. 1, page 85.

Declaration of Lucy McManus of Illinois for Bounty Land under the act of Congress of March 3. 1855.
State of Illinois } County of Marshall } ss.
This day personally appeared before me B. F. Fuller a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Marshall and State of Illinois, Lucy McManus aged 62 (in May) years, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, declares upon her oath that she is the identical person who lately applied for a Pension as the widow of John McManus deceased for services performed by him in the Revolutionary war. That her declara- -tion and papers were filed in the Pension office about the 28 th of June 1853; that her said husband served several years in the army of the Revolution and was then honorably discharged; that he was a United States Pensioner - That his Certificate of Pension is dated October 28. 1820, was numbered 5118, and signed J. L. Edward, Commissioner - That the said John McManus died at Sheffield in Ashtabula County, Ohio, May 16. 1845. That he lived in Genesee County, New York, when he applied for a pension, and drew a pension from 1818 to 1845 - That she is the identical Lucy McManus who applied for, and received a Pension Certificate =

= as the widow of the said John McManus, dated September 16 th 1853, at the rate of $96 per annum, commencing from February 3 rd 1853 - To all which declarations and papers in the Pension office she refers as evidence of the truth of the foregoing statements.
She makes this Declaration for the purposes of obtaining the Bounty Land (160 acres) to which she is entitled under the act of Congress of March 3 rd 1855, as the widow of a soldier of the Revolutionary war - and declares that she is still a widow. She also declares that she has not heretofore received any bounty land whatever under any act of Congress - nor did her late husband to her knowledge. and so finally she hereby constitutes and appoints Richard McVey of Washington City her attorney in fact to prosecute her said claim for bounty land, and to receive her land warrant therefor, when ready for delivery.
Two witnesses - attest: William Gallagher Robert Clark
Sicy her M c Manus {Seal} mark
State of Illinois } County of Marshall }
The above declaration was subscribed, attested and sworn to, before me this 20 th day of March 1855.
I also certify that William Gallagher and Robert Clark the two subscribing witnesses =

STATE OF ILLINOIS, MARSHALL COUNTY.
ss.
I, WASHINGTON E. COOK, CLERK
of the County Court, in and for said county, do hereby certify that B. F. Fuller Esq. whose signature appears to the certificate of acknowledgement to the within and foregoing attached instrument of writing, was, at the date thereof, and now is, an acting Justice of the Peace, within and for the county aforesaid; as such, duly commissioned and sworn into office according to law, and authorized by the statutes and laws of Illinois, to take acknowledgments of Deeds, Mortgages, and other instruments of writing, for the conveyance of Real Estate, and administer oaths, as appears on record in my office; and his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit; that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and, believe the signature to said instrument to be genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and attached the seal of said county, at Lacon, this
21 st day of March , in the
year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and fifty
Washington E. Cook Clerk.

thereto, are respectable Citizens of the County of Marshall and State of Illinois, who also appeared and made oath at the same time, that they personally well knew Lucy Matthews to be the identical person she describes herself to be, in, and by her said declaration, and that she is still a widow, and resides in the County of Marshall and State of Illinois. I further certify that they are credible witnesses, and personally well known to me to be as such. Given under my hand and seal this 28 th day of March 1855.
B. F. Steen J. P. Seal Justice of the Peace, within, and for the County of Marshall, Illinois.
of Illinois City of Marshall } set-
I Clerk of the Court, within and for the County of Marshall and State of Illinois, do hereby certify Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate of jurat, now read was at the time of signing and sealing same, a Justice of the Peace, within, and for the County of Marshall and State of Illinois, duly qualified and commissioned as such; that the above is his genuine signature, in his own proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I have =

hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court at the Clerk's office in this day of March 1855.
Clerk.
37370
Declaration
of Lucy M c Manus of Illinois, as widow of the M c Manus deceased for bounty land under act of March 3-1855.
Revolutionary War.
Richard M c Young Atty.

State of New York On this 11 th day of May 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of Inferior Common Pleas: Personally appeared John H. Manners aged fifty five Resident of the Town of Brewster in said County: Who being by 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 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 H. Manners did enlist in North Bernefield in the State of Connec- ticut in March 1778 under Lieut. S. Parsons in Chandlers Regt. afterwards Joseph Hays, for During the War and Served three years had a Regular Discharge from Col. S. as a Shoeman that he left the discharge with the Commission of the Pay Table in Old Hartford in 1781. that he belonged to the Connecticut Troops. That he was in the Battle at Monmouth - That he is in Shelburne Connecticut and stands in need of the assistance of his Family for Support. That he has No other witness in his power at this time of his said Service -
Sworn to and Declared before me this day and year as aforesaid B. H. Halloran
I David W. Braker Judge as aforesaid do certify that the affirmation of John H. Manners has made it appear to my satisfaction that he did serve in the Revolution- ary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy. And I now do transmit the pro- ceedings taken and laid before me to the Secretary for the department of War: Pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress
Batavia, 11 th May 1818 D. W. Braker

State of New York Genesee County ss I Simon Cummings Clerk of the County aforesaid do Certify that David McCrocker before whom the preceding declaration appears to have been taken is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County and that the within are his signatures
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the 18 th day of May A.D. 1818 Simon Cummings By Ralph Clegg Dep.
John M c Manus
Declaration
May 11 th 1818
John M c Manus for Chandler Leont Pugh
May 11 th 1818
found on Roll
Certificate of Inaugust Circumstances In Judge's letter file

Declaration of Lucy McManners, widow of John McManners decd. for a revolutionary Pension under the act of Congress of February 3, 1853.
Richard M Young atty

War Department, 5718.
PENSION OFFICE,
Oct 28 th 1820.
SIR,
You are hereby informed that the schedule of your property has been examined; and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
extend the Service as teacher, in the State of Connecticut. he being a young boy, and bound at that time, his Master drew

McMann Contin
State of Illinois } ss. Marshall County }
In the Marshall County Court at the June term A. D. 1853.
On this 20 th day of June A. D. 1853. personally appeared before Me. Silas Ramsey. Judge of the County Court of Marshall County, Lucy Mc Manners. Aged Sixty years last month. a resident of the County of Marshall & State of Illinois, who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Mc Manners, deceased who was a private in the Company Com- =manded by Capt. Rice, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Woyt. And part of the time he served in the Company Com- =manded by Capt. Munson - in the same regiment - in Putnam's division in the revolutionary war. That her said husband first entered the service as teamster, in the State of Connecticut. he being a young boy, and bound at that time, his Master drew his wages, or pay. This affiant does not now recollect the name of his said Master. And after serving as teamster for some time he then enlisted for three years, under Lieut. Jackson. That he was honorably discharged four months after his term of service had expired - having entered the service when in his 18 th year - served 3 years & 4 months - died in 1845. At the age of 87 years he must have enlisted in 1776. & was discharged in 1779. as will all more fully appear by the muster & pay rolls of his companies, - he having left his discharge on the pay master's table in the State of Connecticut. When he was discharged, or left the service - That she was married to the said John Mc Manners, at "Conne she rog Wallow," on Bride Madison, - County in the State of New-York, on the 8 th day of January A. D. 1808. by one Cassell, a Justice of the Peace, and that her name, before her said marriage, was Lucy Colkins. That her said husband, John Mc Manners, died at Sheffield Ashtabula County in the State of Ohio, on the 16 th day of May A. D. 1845. And that she is still a widow. And that

She had by the said husband the following children viz: David M c Manners, Hannah M c Manners, and Clarissa M c Manners. All of which children are now over the age of 19 years. This affiant further states that her said husband John M c Manners deceased, drew a pension from the United States, from about the year 1818 till 1845 at the time of his death. That he made his first application for a pension in Genesee County New York. That one P. L. Tracy acted as his agent at that time, in procuring his pension. That while he lived in the State of Ohio, one Lemuel Moffitt acted as his agent. This affiant further states that she is the identical Lucy M c Manners, described as the wife of said John M c Manners, in the schedule of his property on an application for a pension, and for a continuation of the same, sent to the Pension Office in 1820, and which she believes is now on file in that office. That she is the widow of John M c Manners, deceased, described in the annexed letter from the War Department, under date of Oct. 28 th 1820. Signed, J. L. Edwards. To Mr John M c Manners, Genesee County New York, that she was lawfully married to the same as stated above. That she has no family record of the marriage. That there is no one living in this section of the country, by whom she can prove her said marriage. That David M c Manners who's affidavit is hereto annexed is the identical David M c Manners described in the schedule sent to the Pension Office as referred to above. That the said David M c Manners is the son of the said John M c Manners & that she is his mother. That she is the identical Lucy M c Manners, described in the application made to the Pension Office about the month of May 1845. Soon after the death of the said John M c Manners, for the pension money then due him, which money she did receive as the wife of the said John M c Manners, through the hands of the said agent Lemuel Moffitt of Monroe, Ashtabula Co. Ohio.

all of which this affiant believes will appear by the files in the pension office - She has never received any pension under any law of the United States - She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled entitled under the act of Congress passed Feb. 14 th 1853.
Lucy McManus (Mark)
Sworn to and subscribed before me The day and year above written
And I hereby certify that I believe the said Lucy McManus to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and that she is of the age above stated.
Dilas Hamby Judge of the County Court of Marshall County Illinois.
State of Illinois } Marshall County }
I hereby certify that Dilas Hamby esq., before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit was made, and who has hereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a judge of the County Court in & for the County & State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn. And that said court is a court of record.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of my office as clerk of the County Court of said County, at Lacon this 20 th day of June A. D. 1853
Washington C. Cook. Clerk.

State of Illinois } S Marshall County }
On this 20 th day of June A. D. 1853. personally appeared before me
Silas Ramsay — David McManus, who being first duly sworn according to law, states under oath that he is ac- quainted with Lucy McManus, whose declaration is herunto annexed. That he was acquainted with the said John Mc- Manus in his lifetime. That was informed & believes that said John & Lucy McManus are his parents. That the said John & Lucy McManus lived together as man & wife from since this affiant's earliest recollection until the death of the said John McManus in 1845. That what said Lucy McManus has said in her declaration in relation to the pension — pension money, & the death of the said John McManus on the 16 th day of May 1845 this affiant knows to be true — And that he knows that the John McManus described in the letter referred to, in the declar- -ation hereto annexed, from the pension Office, is the identical John McManus, described in the annexed declaration of Lucy McManus. This affiant further states that he was informed by his said parents, and verily believes, that he was born in the year A. D. 1811, and that his mother, the said Lucy McManus, was a widow on the 3 d of Feb. 1853 & is still a widow. And further this affiant says that he has no interest direct or indirect in the event of the declaration of the said Lucy McManus, nor does he expect to be benefited in any way by it.
Subscribed & sworn to before me } David M c Manus the day & year above written
And I hereby certify that from my acquaintance with the said David McManus, I believe his statements as given above.
Silas Ramsay Judge of the County Court of Marshall County Illinois

State of Illinois (Marshall County)
On this 20 th day of June A D 1853 personally appeared before me Jos.
C. Logier, Notary Public, within & for the County of Mar- shall & State of Illinois. The undersigned, all credible witnesses of this County, who being first duly sworn according to law, do on their oaths severally depose & say that they are personally acquainted with Mrs Lucy McManus & Mr David McManus, of this County whose declaration & affidavit are hereto annexed, that they have known them for over two years, and have never heard their character for truth & veracity questioned by any person, and so far as these affiants have any knowledge their character stands above suspicion. These affiants further state that they have read the affidavit of David McManus, & the declaration of Lucy McManus hereto annexed & believe them true in every particular that Lucy is of the age - she states, that she is the widow of the said John McManus, & that she is the identical person she represents herself to be in that affidavit. These affiants further state that they are in no wise related to either of the said McManus, & that they have no interest directly or indirectly in the matter of the said declaration of the said Lucy McManus. And further these affiants know that not & further these deponents said NOT subscribed & sworn to before
me at my office in Havana this 20 th day of June 1853
J. M. [unclear] J. M. [unclear] J. M. [unclear] J. M. [unclear]
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affixed the seal of my said office
H. M. Pool
Jos. C. Logier Notary Public

John M. Manners
Manners Inverness
5110 March 1840
18 Claims
Forwarded by Saml. Lake of Batavia N.Y.
Property - 843.87 Debts owing 166.00
Em

A court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the seventeenth day of June — of the term of June 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorially exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. John H. Jones, Richard Smith, Moses Haysden & Isaac Wilson Judge
GENESEE COUNTY, ss.—On this seventeenth day of June, 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) John McManus aged fifty seven years, resident of the town of Sweden in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:—
three years, in Capt. Munson & Rice's Company in a Regiment of the Connecticut line Commanded first by Col. Chandler & Col. Hays, that he was discharged the latter part of June 1781 by Col. Sherman then Commandant of the Regiment that his declaration was dated eleventh of May 1818. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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.
Inventoy or Schedule
Real Estate. I have none
Personal Property
1. Yoke of Oxen — 1 Cow & 3 Swine 1. Harrow worn out teeth — 1 Yoke & 2 Chairs 1. ax and one old ax head — 2 Hoes one good 1 poor 1. Old Scythe & Sickle & 1 pitch fork — 1. 2. Gallon pot 1. 2. gallon Kettle — 1 Tea Kettle & 1 Wooden Bake Kettle 2. plastering & 1 Brick Trowels & 1. Stone Hammer 2. Barrels & 2 Small Tubs — 2 Wooden pails & one small tin do. 1. Old low Chest — 4. poor Chairs — 1. foot wheel 1. tin milk pan, old — 1. earthen Bowl — 3. small tin Basins — 1 Small tin pan 6. earthen plates — 6 old cups & saucers — 1 Sugar Bowl 4. Old Iron Spoons — 3 knives & forks, old — 1 pair Steelyards
I am owing debts to the following persons viz.
To Eli Hart of New York $40.00 To James O. Wattles of Manlius 99.00 To John Reed — of Sweden 5.00 To Doct r Churchill & Taylor about $44.00 16.00
And the deponent further says he is a mason by occupation, that he is able to do same labor but is much troubled with a severe Rheumatic complaint that he

has a wife named Lucy aged twenty eight years and and two children viz. David 8 years & Hannah aged 5 years and that his necessary wearing apparel and Bedding do not exceed the sum of forty Dollars in Value
Sworn & Subscribed the 17th day of June 1820
John McManus
Before me
S. Cummings Clk of Gen. Com. Pleas in open court
I Vincen Cummings, Clerk of the County Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Genesee do hereby certify That the foregoing oath (or affirmation) 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Ninety Three Dollars 87 Cents -
$93.87
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said Court on this seventeenth day of June 1820
S. Cummings Clerk of
The Court of the County of Genesee -
John McManus
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September 17, 1934
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Mrs. Theodore R. Oehlke 339 Washington Avenue Lorain, Ohio
Lemuel Kingsbury, S. 41729 John McManners, W. 306
BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Lemuel Kingsbury and John McManners, both residents of Ohio in 1840.
You are furnished herein the record of the only soldier named Lemuel Kingsbury found in the Revolutionary War records of this office, also, the record of the only soldier named John McManners, under any spelling, who was a resident of Ohio in 1840.
Lemuel Kingsbury S. 41729
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 41729, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Lemuel Kingsbury.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted in Sandisfield, Massachusetts, in June, 1782, served as private in Captain Walker's company, Colonel Jackson's Massachusetts regiment, and in Captain James Means' company, Colonel Sprout's Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged in January, 1784.
Lemuel Kingsbury was allowed pension on his application executed June 23, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-seven years and a resident of Livonia, Ontario County, New York.
In 1820, the soldier was still residing in Livonia, New York, and stated that his family consisted of the following: his wife aged forty-nine years, whose name he did not give, his son, Lemuel, aged twelve years, his daughter, Caroline, aged ten years, Charles aged eight years and Henry aged five years.

In 1838, Lemuel Kingsbury was a resident of Camden Township, Lorain County, Ohio, where he had lately moved to live with his children
In 1838, one Charles B. Kingsbury made affidavit in Lorain County, Ohio, in behalf of the soldier but did not state any relationship to him.
*****
JOHN McMANNERS
W. 306
The data contained herein were found in pension claim, W. 306, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John McManners.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not stated.
John McManners enlisted in North Fairfield, Connecticut, in March, 1778, served first as a teamster for some time then enlisted for three years, served as private under Captains Munson and Rice, and Colonels Chandler, Joseph Hait and Isaac Sherman in the Connecticut troops, was in the battle of Monmouth and was discharged the latter part of June, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 11, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-five years and a resident of Sweden, Genesee County, New York, where he was still living in 1820.
In 1836, the soldier was a resident of Ashtabula County, Ohio.
He died May 16, 1845, at Sheffield, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
John McManners married January 8, 1808, at "Connesherog Hollow", or in Oneida, Madison County, New York, Lucy Colkins who was born in May, 1793.
Soldier's widow, Lucy McManners, was allowed pension on her application executed June 20, 1853, at which time she was a resident of Marshall County, Illinois; she was still living there in 1855.

John McManners and his wife, Lucy, had the following children: David, born in 1811, place not stated, and in 1853 was residing in Marshall County, Illinois, Hannah and Clarissa McManners.
In 1836, one David McMannus made affidavit in Ashtabula County, Ohio, in behalf of the soldier, John McManners, but did not state any relationship to him.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

306 Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 306
Lucy McManus Widow
John McManus Birkenhead
Act: Feb. 13, 1853
Index: —Vol. M , Page 17
[Arrangement of 1870.]
94 Oct 8 Child not entitled pension. Miss Clara McManus Secretary
1934 Sept 17-Asst. to Mrs. Theodore R. Oehlke — MRB

No. 37.370
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 3 rd 55 1855
Lucy M c . Manners, wid. of John M c . Manners pri. Col. John Chandler Ex. Cont g line Rev. War
Warrant 3963-160-55
Richard M c . Young Present

v 3963
S
Neo Aug

London Office, 8 th Sept. 1853,
Sir, Please Certify the time to which the within named pension was paid, or the date of his death, Very Respectfully,
G. Cole For the Commr. of Pensions.
John McWilliams, at 1818 act 1818 8 p.m. — Died 16 th May 1845, Paid to his death.
F Burt Auditor.
Francis Burt, Esqf. His Auditor, London }

June 28. 1853
N 2501
App. of Lucy
McManners widow of John
See
m 19
Act 3d Feb 1853 $96.00 Per An Com- Feb 3 d 1853.
Rev:
Rich d M. Young
Present
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

To Mr.
John W. Manners, Genepe County New York

Mechanics Bank New York 1 st July 1836
Sir John Mc Manners a Private at $8 per month Under the act of 18 th March 1818, mentioned in your letter of the 29 th Ultimo was last paid to the 4 th of March 1836, on the 7 th May last,
I am very Respectfully Yours Obedt Servt Jno. Fleming Presd t of the com ee
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

37,370

Washington City April 2 nd 1855.
Hon. Loren P. Waldo
Comm n of Pensions
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the Declarations of Lucy M c Manus, widow of John M c Manus; Margaret McQuady widow of James McQuady; and Jane Wilson, widow of Captain John Wilson - all of the State of Illinois, for bounty land , under the act of Congress of March 3 rd 1855 - You will please send their land warrants to my address when ready for delivery.
Very Respectfully &c
Richard M Young Atty.

Washington City June 28. 1853.
Hon. L. P. Ward
Comm r of Pensions
Sir,
Enclosed I
send you the Declaration of Lucy McManus of Marshall County, Illinois, and widow of John McManus decd. for a revolutionary Pension, under the act of Congress of February 3. 1853. Please send the Certificate of Pension to my care when ready for delivery.
Very Respectfully Sir
Richard M Young
Atty for Lucy McManus of Illinois.

McNamess

Brief in the case of Sarah M. Manners, Widow of John, Marshall County and State of Illinois, act 3 d Feby; 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increases")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a Pensioner, under the Act of 18 th March, 1818, 5 th sect n .
False Proof of Marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Rich d M. Young, Esq., F.A.S.A.
Name and residence of Agent
S. C. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

10/12/36.
Kelloggsville O. June 20 th
Free
The Secretary of War Washington City D.C.
June 28. 1836. Pension Office
W. Burdine

Kelloggsville P.O. Ashtabula County Ohio, June 18th 1856
The Secretary of War Washington City D.C.
Dear Sir,
In regard to the application of John McMannus a U.S. Pensioner to be transferred to the Ohio Agency at Pittsburgh Pa You will direct the Transfer when made to this Office
Respectfully Your obedient Servt
Samuel Moffitt

John McKeanes.
N. Y. to Pittsburgh
March 1865.

Application for a Transfer
State of Ohio County of Ashtabula ss.
On this 18th day of June 1836 before me the subscriber an as- sociate Judge for the County aforesaid personally appeared Dohn McManus who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Capt. Rice in the Regiment commanded by Col. Sherman in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New York from

where he has lately removed, that he now resides in the State of Ohio in the County of Ashtabula where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future, and that his reason for removing to the State of Ohio was to better his condition & enable him to support himself and family.
John W m Mannes
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Moffitt Associate Judge
The State of Ohio County of Ashtabula p. June 18th AD 1836
Conformably to the Regulations of the War Department, of the 19th of June, 1824 I Samuel Moffitt at  at  notary in the County above named do hereby certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz by the Affidavits of John Howard and David Mc Mannes that John W m Mannes who has this day appeared before me to take the Oath of identity, is the identical person named in the Pension Certificate, which he has exhibited before me, numbered 5.118 and bearing date at the War Office, the twenty eighth day of December one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, that the said Certificate was originally issued for him, that he now holds the same in his possession, and claims all the benefits arising therefrom. Given under my hand and seal at Monroe on the day and year above written.
Samuel Moffitt Associate Judge

The State of Ohio Ashtabula County Ys.
I Samuel Heneary Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Samuel Moffitt Esquire whose name is above subscribed in his own proper hand writing which is to me well known is one of the Associate Judges of our said Court of Common Pleas duly Commissioned and sworn agreeably to the laws of the State of Ohio and that to all and singular his acts as such full faith and credit are due. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Jefferson the eighteenth day June A.D. 1836.
Sam. Heneary Clerk

338 Washington Ave. Lorain, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1934
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs
Will you kindly inform me as to the services, dates of birth and date, and such other information that you may have concerning the following Revolutionary Soldiers:
✓ Lemuel Kingsbury living in Wakeman, Ohio in 1840
✓ John 3 Mc c Manners who was a resident of Ashtabula County, Ohio or of Lorain County, Ohio. If there were two men of that name please give information
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concerning each man
Thanking you for whatever information you can give me, I am
Very respectfully
Mrs. Theodore R. Dehlke