Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5364, for Andrew Mackee, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
House Continental
Macree, Andrew or McRee
W 5364
B.L. Mt. 38,536-160-55
Diantha
CONTENTS
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Examined with Orig. Rolle Aug. 1883 M.G.
New York 2480 A.
Diantha McKee widow of Andrew McKee
who served in the Revolutionary Conn war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th. day of Oct r , 1853. and sent to
Mason & Saunders. Adams
Jefferson Co N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 79. Vol. A
(18)
232215

7032
New York
Andrew M c Ree
of Jefferson Co in the state of N. York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Willis of the Connecticut line, for the term of 4 years, 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 28 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th of March 1818 and sent to Judge M c Knight Brownsville N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1817 - 10 th 3/30 - 4/30 81.83 Semi-ann. all ce ending 1 st Sept. 1817 - 48 "
$ 129.83
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Notification sent to Andrew M c Ree of July 1820. Waterbury N.Y.
Head
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6 th April 1838, from 4 March to 1. May 1840. Age Notified 24. May 1843

232 266
Act March 3/53
Jan. 17/53
Liantha Moe Kee
Widow of
Andrew Moe Kee Capt. M c Kee
Prin.
Earl. Vrs.
Rev. Mar. Pension Act Feb. 3/53.
July 53- 2480
Wilkesboro, Aug. 13/56
B. J. G.
Messrs. Maxon & Saunders Adams New York
Vol No = 1 - 108

State of New York Rensselaer County } ss
On this tenth night of March 1818 before me the subscriber and the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County personally appeared Andrew Miller aged 61 years residing in the said District who being before me first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late acts of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" That he the said Andrew Miller enlisted in the Spring of 1776 in the State of Connecticut in the Company com- manded by Captain Abner Colwell Regiment of the Connecticut Continental Line & that he con- tinued to serve in said Company in the service of the United States until August 1780 when he was discharged. That the State of New York had be assigned the Writ of Waste. That he at present is in reduced circumstances in life plance in the need of the assistance of his coun- try for support & that he has no other residen- broad in his power of his said services sworn & declared before me this day.
Andrew Miller
Caleb Wright Judge
Andrew Miller

I Calvin M c Knight Judge in as afore said do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the Andrew M c Leod who was in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy & do now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & laid before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Con- gress
Clark's Office
Calvin M c Knight Judge
Tuscarora County May 18 th 1818
I certify that the above named Calvin M c Knight was on the 28 th day of April 1818 a judge of said County and duly qua- lified to act as such
B. Skinner Clerk of J st County N ew York
In the matter of Andrew M c Leod 28 th April 1818 - private Witnesses Connecticut 76 10.80 - Warrant the judges certificate of the re- duced circumstances of the claimant.
on Rolls
Admitted

Amirante
2092 15 Mar 1819
Co

STATE OF NEW YORK, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ss. }
On this fourth day of July 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a court of record by a law of said state for the said county Andrew Clarke aged Sixty five years, resident in the town of Waddington 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:
as a private in Capt. Abbeys Company, Inf y Colo. Sam l Millers Reg t Connecticut line — the date of his original declaration April 28 th 1818 the number of his pension certificate 7.632
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.
Schedule 3 Sows, 24 Hogs, One Plough, 1 Hoe, 1 Scythe, 1 Axe, 1 Gun, pair Rattle, 1 one pair Rattle, one Iron pot, 1 Kettle, 3 Knives, 1 Fork, 1 Spoon, 1 Iron Spoon, 1 Table, 1 Chest, 6 Plates, 2 Cups, 1 Saucer, 3 Bowls, 10 Pins and he further states, that his occupation is a farmer — and is unable to labor sufficiently being lame in his leg — his wife Hannah is fifty seven years old and lives with him in same house.
Sworn to me before me  Geo. Andrews on this 4 th day of July 1820
I Geo. Andrews Clerk of the county of Jefferson, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of 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 Thirty dollars, and twenty cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this fourth day of
July 1820 Geo. Andrews Clerk of the court for Jefferson County

State of New York } County of Jefferson } ss:
On this 9. day of July A.D. 1853- personally came before me, a justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Stephen Cooley Andrew McCue , aged 68 years, a resident of the town of Rodman in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he was well acquainted with Andrew McCue in his life time, that said Andrew McCue was a soldier in the Revolution, and drew a pension for his services up to the time of his death, the sum of $96. per year - And he further declares that he was present at the time of the said Andrew McCue died, he was at the time of his death, resid- ing with deponent, in said town of Rodman, that he died on the first day of May A.D. 1842, that Diantha McCue was the wife of the said Andrew McCue at the time of his death, and has remained his widow, & is now the widow of the said Andrew McCue - That he has no interest in the pension of said Diantha McCue, under this application, Stephen Cooley
Sworn to subscribed before me the day & year above written, and I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the said Stephen Cooley, and that he is a credible witness.
Geo. A. Gates Justice of the Peace

State of New York } County of Jefferson } p.
On this 16 th day of July A.D. 1833, personally came before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Claudius Hubbard, aged 62 years a resident of the town of Adams in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that he was well acquainted with Andrew M c Kee in his life time, also with Diantha Williams before her marriage with said Andrew M c Kee, I have known her since.
And he further declares, that on the 17 th day of April A.D. 1834, he was an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the said County of Jefferson, and duly authorized to solemnize Marriage contracts, that on the said 17 th day of April 1834, he as such Justice of the Peace duly solemnized marriage between the said Andrew M c Kee and Diantha Williams at the said town of Adams, in the County and State aforesaid, that said Andrew M c Kee was, at the time of said Marriage reputed to be a prisoner of the Revolution.
C. Hubbard
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the said Claudius Hubbard, and that he is a credible witness.
Daniel Hoag 2 d Justice of the Peace

State of Kentucky } County of Jefferson }
On this 6 th day of August A.D. 1833 personally appeared before the Hon. William C. Thompson, County Judge of Jefferson County, Diantha M c Kee, a res- ident of Adams, in the County of Jefferson and State of said, aged Twenty five years who first 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 3 rd March, 1831, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, That she is the widow of Andrew M c Kee who was a Revolutionary Soldier & pensioned at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per An- num, from the time he was pensioned up to the time of his death, as will appear by a reference to the evidence filed in his ap- plication and the allowance therefor. She does not know under what act he was pensioned, as she has no papers in her possession or evi- dence that gives any information on that subject, but that A. M c Kee resided late of Watertown in said County of Jefferson deceased, had his certificate, papers relating thereto, and who was his agent in receiving & paying his pension.
She further says that her name before marriage was Diantha Williams, that she was married to the said Andrew M c Kee on the 17 th day of April 1834, by Claudius

By a justice of the peace Nicholas, in the County of Jefferson and State aforesaid, That there is no public, or family record of said marriage, that her said husband died on the 1 st day of May A.D. 1842, that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred- and at the time above stated, she further declares that she is now a widow and has so remained since the death of her said husband - Mason & Saunders of Albany N.Y. Co. York on her atty.
Witness. Alonzo Mayhew
Deborah M c Kee mark
I do hereby and subscribe before me the day & year first above recited, and I certify that Deborah M c Kee's personally known to me, is entirely unable to appear & make her declaration in open court,
Wm. Thompson County Judge of Jefferson County.

State of New York, } ss. JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, JOHN L. MARSH, Clerk of the County of Jefferson do hereby certify that Wm L Thompson Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking such affidavit, a Justice of the Peace  County Judge in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Judge, and verily believe his signature thereto is genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 13 th day of Sept 185 3
A. D. Sh. P...

State of New York, } ss. JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, JOHN L. MARSH, Clerk of the County of Jefferson do hereby certify that Geo. A. Gates & Danl. Fox 2 d Esqs. before whom the annexed affidavits was taken, was at the time of taking such affidavits & Justices of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justices, and verily believe their signatures thereto is genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County. this 13 th day of September 1853
John L. Marsh Clerk.

State of New York Jefferson County
(On this 17 th day of January A. D. 1856, personally appeared before me a Just Court Judge  Notary Public William Lane for the County and State aforesaid. Defendant M c Ke and years a resident of the town of Adams County of Jefferson in the State of New York. Whereby it appears according to her declarations that she is the widow of Andrew M c Ke deceased, who was a private in the revolutionary war. That in the year 1853 she applied for a pension as the widow of said Andrew M c Ke for his said services in the revolution- ary war, under the act of February 3 rd 1853. and that on the 17 th day of October 1853 she was inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum. To continue for life, unless she should again marry, of which the propriety is substantially certified is substantially a copy.
Department of the Interior, Pensions. I certify that in conformity with the 3 rd section of the act of February 3, 1853 - Deed that M c Ke widow of Andrew M c Ke who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety Six dollars and per annum, commencing on the 3 rd day of February, 1853, 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 Department of the Interior this Seventeenth day of October, one thousand eight hun- dred and fifty Three. R. M. Blatchford Secretary of the Interior By command and counter sign E. P. Skelton, Commissioner of Pensions Upon which there is enrolled thereon an attested copy Payment to be made at Albany by Thomas H. Alcott, agent for paying pensi- ons, in the agency of the Genl. Payable on the 1 st September and 1 st March. Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 8 th 1833. page 29 vol. 6 G. P. Getty, Clerk.
The petition states that the proof of her Marriage with her said husband Andrew Mc. Lee, and the death of said husband was made at the time of her said application for said pension as aforesaid, which is on file in the office of the Interior, to which refer- is had, and that she is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining Bounty-Land to which she may be entitled under the "Act to afford March 3 rd 1855. That she has not received a warrant for bounty land under any act of Congress, and that she has not

made any other application therefor -
In the Subj. of claims, I have been retained by the Department of the Interior of the United States, the Certificate or Warrant to collect & pay entitled for my husband's Military Pension, as mentioned in the foregoing declaration.
Dear Sirs
Isiah Williams & Peter McAllee - Reside of Jefferson County and State of New York Upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Diantha McAllee in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that we know that she is now a widow.
Isiah Williams Esther Williams
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, and that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Nelson Greene Justice Peace
OF

STATE OF NEW YORK, } JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, John L. Marsh, Clerk of the County of Jefferson, and of all the Courts of Record in and for said County, do hereby Certify that Nelson Greene Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking such Affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the Hand Writing of such Justice, and verily believe that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, and Courts thereof, this fifth day of Jan. 1856
John L. Marsh Clerk.
232.265.
1856

May 10, 1928
Mrs. J. R. Harvey 215 W. Wash. St. Athens, Ohio.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 5364, it appears that Andrew Mackee or McKee enlisted in Connecticut in the spring of 1776 and served as a private in Captain Thomas Abbe's Company, Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment, was in the battle of White Plains, and served until in August 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 28, 1818, while a resident of Jefferson County, New York, aged sixty-one years.
He died May 1, 1842 at the home of Stephen Cooley at Rodman, Jefferson County, New York.
Soldier's wife Hannah was fifty-seven years old in 1830, her maiden name is not given, the date of their marriage is not shown, nor is the date of her death stated.
Soldier married April 17, 1834 at Adams, Jefferson

County, New York, Diantha Williams. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 6, 1853, at which time she was living at Adams, New York, and aged seventy-five years.
Soldier's son, Marvin McKee is referred to in 1820. It is not stated that there were other children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. U. S.

Athens Ohio
Aug 5-1927
Dear Sir
Andrew M c Kee Served in the Revo War in Conn. Moved to N. Y. and received a pension. Will you please give me the war record and dates of Birth, Death + Marriage. and who he married? + if you have any record of the wife will you please give me that? Resp.
Mrs J. R. Harney 215 West. Wash. St. Athens. Ohio.

232.266
FREE
Dear P. Minot Council of Pensions Washington D.C.

5
38.536
[Large cursive flourish] New York

State of Vt. D. D. D.
Atkins Jan 5 th 56.
Dear Sir,
Will you be so kind as to send me 2. Applications for Land Borne & need additional proof in our place & service and a report page 2 at Court.
Respectfully Yours
M. V. Saunders

Williams Diantha M c Kee, Andrew 75
Married 17 April '34 X
Died 1 st May 1890
X proved by Gladness Hubbard the Jur. (Magistrate who married them)
G.C.

Sept. 19, 1852. Appel. of Brantho McCle, Brown of Andrew,
Jefferson co., N.Y.
1853 act.
1859 lev.
Mary & Saunders, Adams, Jefferson co., N.Y.
Commissioners of Public Works Washington D.C.

31/8 Sept. 19. 1853
Diantha M c Kee widow of Andrew M c Kee Jefferson Co N.Y.
Rev
Act 3 d Feb. 1853
Com d . $96 per annum
Com d 3 d Feb. 1853
Mason D Saunders Adams Jefferson Co N.Y.

Brief in the case of Diantha McKee, widow of Andrew, Jefferson County and State of New York act 3 d February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of March 18. 1818.
Marriage proved by Claudius Hubbard, the magistrate who married the parties.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Messrs. Mason & Saunders, Adams, Jefferson Co.
Name and residence of Agent New York
N. G. G. Examining Clerk.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
April 6 th , 1843.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The adm n . of Andrew McRee, dec d , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and  per month  per annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March - to the 1 st May 1843.  Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Cadams. Jefferson Co. New York Sept. 14 th 1853.
Dear Sir,
Inclosed we send you the declaration of Mrs. Linasthae M c Kee, widow of Andrew M c Kee - a revolutionary soldier, for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1853, granting pensions to widows of soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War, &c, said M c Kee was a pensioner, drew a pension up to the time of his death.
Respectfully Yours &c,
Is
Mayore & Saunders
Commission of Pension Washington
D.C.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5364
Synthia McKee Widow Andrew McKee Brk. Rev. Wash
Act: July 31/53
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 19
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1928. May 10 - H. H. to Mrs. J. A. Harvey sing. 1929. Mch. 19. Mrs. J. A. Harvey ad. in her data as to children sing.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
March 19, 1929
Mrs. J. A. Harvey 215 West Washington Street Athens, Ohio
Andrew Mackee H. 5364
Madam:
I advise you that you were furnished, May 10, 1928, the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Andrew McKee or Mackee, who was pensioned April 23, 1818, while residing in Jefferson County, New York.
There are no further data as to his children other than that furnished you in the above mentioned record.
The War of 1812 records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to pension having been claimed on account of the services of Jabez or Jabish McKee or Mackee or McKay.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON
RECORDS DIVISION
IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE
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March 14, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
The attached communication from Mrs. J. R. Harvey, relative to Andrew and Jabish or Jabez MacKee or McKee, Pensioners of the War of 1812, is referred for your consideration and reply direct to the writer thereof.
For the Comptroller General of the United States.
Respectfully,
Chief, Records Division.

5578
Athens Ohio. March 5-1929
Dear Sir -
Your letter of Jan 15 RECEIVED at hand and I will give all I know about Andrew + Jabish n Jabez MacKee n M c KEE Andrew M c KEE - Was allowed pension in April 28-1818 at Jefferson Co N.Y aged 61 years. Died May-1-1842 at Redman N.Y. 1 st Wifes name Hannah - I would like to know the names of his children He was B & enlisted in Conn. Jabish n Jabez M c KEE served in the war of 1812 N.Y Militia enlisted at Lorraine, Jefferson Co N.Y. B. 1782 I think in N.Y. & in Noble Co Ohio in 1857 Took bounty land for his services in the war. Married Aseneth Herllister she was B in Conn. in 1784. I would like to know who his (Jabez's) father & mother were.
Very Resp.
M s J.R. Harvey, 215 West. Wash. St., Athens. Ohio.