Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19853, for William Martine, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Martine, William      NUMBER      No. 19853. Elizabeth
CONTENTS

1801
New-York Roll.
William Martine Private
Captain Hammonds company of the regt. during the revolution.
Ratio of disability, Total
Date of discharge.
Inscribed on the roll of New York at three dollars per month, to commence on the and increased to $8 from the 20 th August 1824.
Partial Certificate of pension issued the 23 rd of Aug. 1824 and sent to W. Overton, Esq. New York.
Arrears to 4th
Semi-ann. all'ce ending

New York - 6206 -
Elizabeth Martine, N.Y. widow of William Martine, who was a private in the New-York line
Sub to Exam. ct. Coffin July 22 43
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 - Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 - day of September '44 and sent to
Samuel Storm Esq. N o 11 King Street - New-York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 80 -

Since
Elizabeth his  the Martin
Moore and subscribed to an the day and year above. Written before me
Joseph Logan Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
5 p.m.
the 1 st day of the term February 1828
widow of the late

State of New York City and County of New York
On this twentyfourth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the City and County of New York Elizabeth Martine formerly of the County of Westchester Now of the City of New York aged Eighty One Years Who on being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and Pensions to Certain Widows" That she is the widow of William Martine who was a Private in a Volunteer Company of Militia in the County of Westchester of which County he was then a Resident in said State of New York Which Company was commanded by Capt William Ditcher and was Mustered and done duty in the Regiment Commanded by Col James Hammond That she cannot specify the time when the said William Martine entered the service but she verily believes from good and satisfactory reasons that he performed duty in said Company and Regiment in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty and that he was on duty several times after the year all in the said County of Westchester but for what length of time she cannot specify That he was wounded in the service and was a pensioner on the pension list Roll of the New York army as appears

by the annexed certificate from the War Department dated the 23 rd day of August One thousand eight hundred and twenty four signed by J C Calhoun Secretary of War that the said William Martin died on the twenty eighth day of September in the year One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight aged seventy one years and seven months that she was married to the said William Martin very shortly after the close of the war of the Revolution of which she has no Record proof but believes it was the first year after the war and that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January eighteen hundred and twenty four (Viz. as above stated) and she lived with him till his death and has never married since
Elizabeth for Martin
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year above written before me
Joseph Logan Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
1st P er year after War Husband 1828
widow after war

State of New York ss.
William Martine Came before me William Dorington Notary Public And made Oath that he is the same William Martine to whom the Original Certificate in his possession was given of. Which the following is a Copy
By _____ Richard Varick
Richard Platt. S t of New York -
This is to Certify that in pursuance of the law of the State of New York Entitled an Act Making provision for Officers - Soldiers & Seamen who have been disabled in the service of the U. S. Passed 22 d April 1786. We have Examined W m Martine of Crompond in the Co y of Westchester Sadler & find that during the late war he was a private in Capt. W m Dutcher Co y of Light Infantry in the Regiment of Westchester Co y Militia Commanded by Coll o James Hammond that whilst in the Comp y & Regiment aforesaid to wit on the 2 d day of May 1780 being Ordered Out on a scout to the White Plains by Lieut. John Van Rapp  Van Rapp of the same Company & Regiment they were Attacked at Northcastle by a party from from the Enemy from whom he received a Wound by a Musket Ball in his private parts which has rendered him unfit for any hard Labour. That on the 8 th day of Feb y last he was 29 years of Age. WHEREFOR in pursuance of the law Aforesaid We do further Certify that upon the principals of the Act of Congress of the 7 th June 1785 the said William - Martine is Entitled to receive from the treasurer of this State a yearly pension of 36 dollars from 2 d day of May 1780 if not before paid
Given under our hands this 18 th Augt. 1786
Signed { Richard Varick Richard Platt.
Over

And the said William Martine on Oath as aforesaid further saith that he served in Capt. William Dutcher's Company of Light Infantry in the Regiment of Westchester County Militia in the service of the United States Commanded by Col. James Hammond at the time he was disabled & that he now resides in the City of New York upwards of 31 years Previous to which he resided in Westchester County
Sworn this 20 th day of August Wm Martine 1824 Before me Wm Ormstedt A.P.

City and County of New York } Daniel Martin of the City of New York in the State of New York being duly sworn, says that he is well acquainted with Elizabeth Martin the widow of William Martin and that he knew William Martin (who was his deponents father's Brother), and that after they were married he this deponent then about eleven years of age lived with the said William and Elizabeth Martin and worked for them in the year nineteen hundred and eighty four and that they then lived together as man and wife and and that he has known them ever since until the death of the said William and that they continued to live together as man and wife and that he still knows the said Elizabeth and that she has never married since the death of the said William That deponent at the time he lived with said William & Elizabeth was eleven years of age and is now about sixty eight
D. Martin
STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, } ss.
I, Joseph Hoxie, Clerk of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That James Palmer before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Special Justice in and for the said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, and that I believe the signature of said Special Justice thereto subscribed, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, the 11 day of August 1840
Joseph Hoxie Clerk.

City and County of New York } Daniel Martin of the City of New York in the State of New York being duly sworn says that he is well acquainted with Elizabeth Martin the widow of William Martin and that he knows William Martin (who was his deponents father's Brother), and that after they were married he this deponent then about eleven years of age lived with the said William and Elizabeth Martin and worked for them in the year nineteen hundred and eighty four and that they then lived together as man and wife and and that he has known them ever since until the death of the said William and that they continued to live together as man and wife and that he still knows the said Elizabeth and that she has never married since the death of the said William That deponent at the time he lived with said William & Elizabeth was eleven years of age and is now about sixtyeight
Daniel Martin
Sworn before me this 4 th day of August 1880
Jas. Palmer Special Justice

City County of New York ss: I James Palmer, the Special Justice before whom the within Affida- vit was sworn to - Do Certify - That I have been well acquainted with Daniel Mar- tin who made said Affidavit - and know him to be a person of credibility and re- spectability - Aug. 4. 1840
James Palmer H

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19853 Elizabeth Martine Wid. of William Martine Priv. Rev. U.S.A.
Act: March 3 d 1843.
Index:—Vol. M , Page 10
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V 7192 NY
let to W. Cunningham
28 July 1840.
" " John Martin, 2 Sept: 1840.
to same 30. Sep. 1840
" Hon J. D. L. Montanya.
Days 7. 1843
act 7. July 38.

Payable on the 4th March and 4th September, at New York by the Pres t of the U. S. Pr. Banks
Registered in Book - - - Vol. - - page - - - by Ex p . J. L. Edwards  Clerk.

2 WAR DEPARTMENT.
INVALID PENSION.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Laws of the United States, relative to Invalids of the Revolution, William Martine ~ late a Private of the reg t commanded by Col. Hamman was, on the 10 th day of August 1786 , inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New York Agency, at the rate of Three dollars per month; and that his name is now on the roll of the same Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars per month; commencing on the 20 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and twenty four : This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated on the 10 th day of August 1786. (cancelled.)
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 23 rd day of August one thousand eight hundred and twenty four .
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
Paid 1.40 1828

City and County of New York } ss
John Martine of the City and County of New York in the State of New York being duly sworn says that he is now Sixtyfive years of age and that he was well acquainted with William Martine the person named in the within petiti- -cate and that he was present at his death which took place in September one thousand eight hundred and twenty- -eight and that he knew Elizabeth Fisher who was also of Westchester County in the State of New York to whom the said William Martine was married he (deponent) believes the first year after the close of the Revolutionary war and that he now knows the said Elizabeth his widow and that she now resides in the City of New York in Respectable Widowhood and has never married since the death of the said William
Sworn before me this 22 nd day of June 1840. J. W. Johnson } Special Justice.
John Martine

STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, }
I, JOSEPH HOXIE, Clerk of the City and County of New York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, (said Court being a Court of Record,) do hereby certify, that James Palmer Esq.
before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and that I believe the signature of said Justice thereunto subscribed, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, the 24 day of June 1840.
Joseph Hoxie Clerk
to Peace, in & for the City at John Martine, the aint, is a highly respectable to said Justice. —
(Signature)

2 The undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in & for the City, County of New York, hereby certify that John Martine, the person who deposed to the foregoing affidavit, is a highly respectable & credible citizen & has been long known to said Justice. —
New York June 22 nd 1840. —
J. M. [unclear]

Washington June 4 th 1845
Sir: I herewith transmit an Affidavit of M c John Lynch, in support of the application of M rs Elizabeth Martine for a full pension, or additional amount to the pension she now receives.
The Honorable Mayor of the City of New York, who is a man of piety and particularly careful about what he signs & vouches states of the character of a person, — states of M c Lynch, "he is a gentleman of the highest respectability — a pious Christian." M c Lynch swears that he saw William Martine husband of Elizabeth abovenamed at Tarrytown, White Plains, Greenburgh & at Bedford: also at James Hammonds East of Tarrytown — also East Chester, Dutchess County, Wamaroneck, and Tuckahoe.
As he states therein, he thus saw him in the intervening period of time from 1776 to 1782 = six years in the service, in the Army and clad in his war habiliments, "as often as once in two or four weeks" during that time, it is thus proved that he was in service even very much more than two years viz six years . And as M c Lynch was a neighbor when at home as he states and therefore took pains to see him as he states as follows "being a neighbor to the said Martine he generally saw him when he visited the place where the said Martine was stationed" — he certainly must know the constancy of his service from the time he first saw him in service: and it is entirely improbable that he a pious man would swear so positively that he knew him in service 6 years — if he was not: and utterly improbable that he could make so great a mistake as the difference between 6 years, and the admitted service of less than two years.
M rs Martine is therefore certainly entitled to receive

the difference between what she now receives and a full pension for only two years service, which therefore I earnestly request may be accorded to her.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Isaac N. Coffin.
James L. Edwards Esq., Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.

New York August 21 st 1824
Sir I take the liberty of again enclosing to you my application for an increase of pension. Please to forward my Pension Certificate to the care of William Orvington New York Wm Martin
Very respectfully Sir your obedt Servt
J. S. Edwards Esq

INCREASE OF PENSION.
IT is hereby certified that William Martin formerly a private of captain Wm Dutcher company, in the light Infantry Regiment of Col. James Hammond who it appears by the accompanying certificate was placed on the pension roll at the rate of Three dollars per month, on account, as he states, of having received a gun shot wound in the groin. (which renders him unable to perform manual labour, and also causes a difficulty in passing water) while in the line of his duty, and in the said service, on or about the 2 nd day of May — in the year 1780 at a place called White Plains — in the state or territory of New York , is not only still disabled in consequence of the said injury, but, in our opinion is entitled to one half more than he already receives as a pensioner.
City of New York ss.
Gerardus A. Cooper Fayette L. Cooper
Gerardus A. Cooper and Fayette Cooper above named came before me and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by them subscribed.
Sworn this 20 th day of August 1824. Wm Ormiston A.D.

Aug 26 1840
My Friend Eliz. Martin,
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

New York 24 th Augt 1840
Sir
Enclosed is a deposition of David Martin together with a Deed executed by William & Elizabeth Martin both duly certified which go to prove what in your favour of the 28 th July, You further required as evidence of the Marriage and that they lived together as Man and Wife previous to the year 1794. We have sent to the Comptroller's office in Albany and the paper has been returned on which is written
"Search has been made and nothing found." Why there should be nothing to be found in that office I cannot imagine for his services were rendered and he was mustered and paid and I should suppose the Vouching Must necessarily be there
I see in the enclosed unsigned deposition a statement of Sarah Young that Col. Hammonds Regiment drew pay and occasionally rations from the Continental Stock. May it not be possible he was mustered in the Continental Service - If any thing can be found satisfactory it would of great consequence to the poor old woman whose circumstances are very low
Please address John Martin Corner of Sixth Street and Hall Place New York City as I probably hear of him
Respectfully Your Obedt Servt M. Cunningham
entire then

Letter
July 25. 1840
W. H. [illegible]
J. L. Edwards Commission Merchant Washington City D.C.

New York 24 th July 1840 Sir
I have time since intended to you a Declaration of Elizabeth Martine the widow of a Soldier of the Revolution (and a pensioner) with such evidence of the justice of her claim as could be produced - Since being absent to leave New York I would be very much obliged by your letting me know from you as soon as you can make it convenient
Respectfully Your humble servt A. Cunningham New York City
Hon. J. L. Edwards

7192 July 3 1840
Ref.
July 7. 1838
Hon J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D C
[Large decorative flourish]

Sir New York 1 st July 1840
Enclosed is an application or declaration of Elizabeth Martin the widow of a Soldier of the Revolution (who was a pensioner) She prays the benefit of the Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows passed 7 th July 1838
1 st The widows declaration
2 nd The Soldiers Pension Certificate with the deposition of John Martin on the back of it proving the death of the Soldier and also the marriage (as far as he can testify) and widowhood
3 rd The Deposition of Margaret Miller proving the marriage
The Deposition of the Clerk of the Parish or Church in Greenwich (cannery) (the person of which Church married them) proving the omission in the Records of Marriages with the reasons as far as they appear
These it is hoped will be satisfactory proof to entitle her to the pension provided for by the Law above referred to She is poor and in much need of such aid as this will afford her
Will Mr Edward Hays consider them and and write me in New York
Respectfully Sir Yours Obediently and humble servant
M c Crummingham New York City
I send the two papers only to aid in packing in the office The man did suddenly before receiving it
There are no family Records to be found

James P. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
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Sam. L. Hays Esq. No. 11 King St New York

Elizabeth Martine
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Sam l Storan Esq N o 11 King St New York

New York June 7 th 1844
Sir The enclosed papers together with this of Elizabeth Martine which papers she desires to be attached to her former declaration and to be treated according to the words of the same. Agreeable to her request & your discretion for the forgoing your page —
Yours Respectfully
Samuel Storm No 11 King Street

Aug 18 1843
Wm Lloyd Jones Esq Custom House City of Washington D.C.
Eliz Martin

Providence May 13 th 1842
Sir
Requerable to have answer of a letter bearing date September 30 th 1841 - Isabella John - Maritime Com- of 6 th St re Hall Place Providence. Which has a reference to a William  William  William  William  William  William  William  William  William  William the claim of Mrs. Elizabeth William and in conformity of which I forward you the testimony of John William and if it is not sufficient requerable to your judgment inform me by letter directed to Samuel William No. 11 King Street Providence and I will forward proof of the services of Captain William under whom William William served the part of the time of his service of which one time is set forth in the Affidavit enclosed -
You will please to inform me also if you have received a petition of William  William bearing date April the fourth eighteen hundred and forty there enclosed by me in a letter directed to you
Yours respectfully
Samuel William No. 11 King St Providence

Sept 26. 1840
N.Y.
Post Master, Add. Office
J. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

New York 22 d Sept r 1840
Sir
Inclosed is the Deposition of the Hon. Abraham Miller of Westchester relative to the Military services of William Martin he has stated all that he can recollect on the subject. Which taken in connection with the Statement of Mr Young of which You have, and whose handwriting You say is known will probably sufficiently establish the fact of his having served at least six months. As to the respectability of Mr Miller I beg leave in addition to the Certificate of Justice Geron to refer You to his Excellency the President to whom he is well known.
So few are the survivors of those who lived in the time of the Revolutionary war that I despair of finding further proof and must therefore submit this with a hope that it may be found sufficient.
Very respectfully Sir Your Obedt Servt M c Munnighan
Plus again addrs John Martin Box 6 th St & Hall Place New York

INCREASE OF PENSION.
United States.
Southern
DISTRICT, ss.
of New York ss.
To Doctor Fayette Cooper of the City of New York — and Doctor Gerardus A. Cooper — of the City of New York in the said district.
Pursuant to an act of Congress of the United States, passed the 4th of Feb 1822, entitled "An act to revive and continue in force "An act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary war, and for other purposes," you are hereby appointed and authorized to examine William Martine
who is inscribed on the Pension List of the United States, and is claimant for an increase of pension, conformably to the 5th section of the act of the 10th April, 1806, revived as aforesaid; and you are to report, in writing, and on oath or affirmation, your opinion of the nature of his disability and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; and in your proceedings in the premises you are to be regulated and governed by said act.
Given under my hand and seal, at New York this thirty first — day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty four
H. P. Van Klief Dist.: Judge of the U.S. for the Southern District of New York

William Martine and his Wife to Nathan Brown
This Indenture made the second day of October A.D. one thousand seven hundred & eighty nine by & between William Martine & Elizabeth his Wife of Stephen town in the County of Westchester & State of New York on the one part & Nathan Brown of the same place County & State aforesaid on the other part. Witnesseth that the said William Martine & Elizabeth his Wife, for & in consideration of the sum of Eighty Six pounds ten shillings current money of the said State, to them in hand paid by the said Nathan Brown at & before the Cancelling & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and them- selves therewith fully satisfied contented & paid have granted bargained, sold, alienated, con- veyed, & confirmed & by these presents, we do grant, bargain, sell, alienate release enfeoff & confirm unto the said Nathan Brown, his heirs, Exrs, Adms, & ap. forever all that certain tract message or lot of land situate in the place County & State aforesaid better & bounded as followeth (viz) Beginning at a White oak tree at the southeast corner of the land of Mr. Cromwell and then running eastwardly with the land of Mr. Halleck till it meets the land of Nathan Brown & then running northerly with the said Browns land till it meets the land of Harkaliah Brown at a Chesnut tree then running westwardly with said Browns land till it meets the land of the above said Cromwell and then running southerly with said Cromwells land to the first mentioned bounds. Containing forty three acres & one quarter to have & to hold the above granted & bargained premises to- gether with all & singular the fences woods feedings, meadows water & water courses and all the buildings with all other privileges

appurtenances thereon or in any wise apper- taining unto him the said Nathan Brown his heirs Ex: adm: & assigns forever & the said Wm Martine & Elizabeth his Wife does Covenant- and agree with the said Nathan Brown that before & until the ensealing of these presents that they stood lawfully seised of & was the full sole lawful & proper owners thereof & that they have good right full power lawfull & absolute authority to dispose of the above mentioned premises & by these presents they do for themselves their heirs Ex: & Administrators Covenant & agree to & with the s a Nathan Brown his heirs Ex: adm: and assigns that he or they may or shall unmolested enter upon & peaceably & quietly enjoy use & occupy the above granted premises with all the the here dit- aments thereunto appertaining and the s a Wm Martine & Elizabeth his Wife does warrant & forever defend the same against all other just right- title or legal claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever & lastly & principally the true intent & meaning of these presents is that the said Wm Martine & Elizabeth his wife their heirs Ex: & Adm: does & shall forever warrant & defend the s a Nathan Brown his heirs Ex: adm: & assigns the peaceable possession & enjoyment of the above granted prem- ises and in witness & Confirmation of these presents the s a Wm Martine & Elizabeth his Wife does hereunto interchangably set their hands & affix their seals in the day & year first above written.
— 1789
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Gilbert Brown R. V. C. S. Cromwell
William Martine { Elizabeth Martine {
Be it remembered that on the second day of November in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine that William

William & Elizabeth his wife came before me Eben- ezer Purdy one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Westchester and severally acknowledged that they executed the within Indenture voluntarily for the use therein mentioned and Elizabeth wife of the said William Martin being by me privately examined separate and apart from the said husband acknowledged that she executed the same voluntarily without any threats or compulsion from her said hus- band and I have examined the same and find no material mistake interline or ra- sure I do therefore allow it to be recorded.
Ebenezer Purdy
A true Copy of original Deed and acknowledgement (Indorsed the letters s. a twice wrote on erasure in this Record) taken and entered this 13 th . December 1793-
for Richard Hatfield Clerk
Westchester County ss
I Chauncey Smith Clerk of the County of Westchester do hereby certify that the above is a true Copy of the record of a DEED recorded in Liber S. of Deeds page 456 in the Office of said Clerk In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County the 11 th day of August 1840
Chauncey Smith Clerk

State of New York City and County of New York On this thirty first day of January A.D. 1845 Personally appeared before me James Harper Mayor of the City and County of New York
John Lynch a resident of the late City and County of New York aged eighty five years in March next ensuing. Who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath depose and say that he was personally and intimately acquainted with William Martine who was the husband of the Elizabeth Martine whom he is informed is now receiving a part of a pension in virtue of the services of her said husband rendered which were re- ceived in the war of the Revolution. And this deponent further saith that he was ac- quainted with the said William Martine in time of the Revolutionary war whilst he himself was engaged in the American Service as a teamster. That the said Martine was in the service of his country in the following places viz. at Tarrytown, White Plains, Greenburgh & at Bedford also at Poughkeepsie Hudson & East of Tarrytown the above in Westchester County. And he said the said Martine at the above places frequently & daily And as he himself was frequently called out And sent from place to place very often as once per week and always from 1776 until 1782 as often as once in two or four weeks at the longest during that period. And being a neighbor to the said Martine when at home he generally saw him when he visited the place where the said Martine was stationed also Eastchester and Duchess County, Namarock West- chester County, Turkeyhoe, the same.

under different officers at different times, but his entrance into the militia and army, was in West-Chester County. This deponent has heard that Wm. Martine was an officer in the latter part of his time was commissioned. And he this deponent also saw the said Martine in the above mentioned places at different times from the early part of the year 1776 to 1782 the generally understood that of his night and with whom he was acquainted when at their station and he generally saw the said Martine on duty when he himself was out and that he was there in his war Wagon & had a drum either on guard in barracks or otherwise. And the more he states in his former affidavit that he supposed the amount of service rendered by the said William Martine is fully believed by this deponent to be equal or more than double the information statements in calling to mind the different interviews that he had with the said Martine during the several years above mentioned at different times and places in each year. He this deponent is satisfied and fully of the belief that the said Martine must have been in the service full equal to the time before and above stated - I do now to a doubt describe on the day and year
first above written John Lynch James Harper Mayor
I do hereby certify that the character of the foregoing subscription of John Lynch is good and that he is
STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner, Clerk of the City and County of New-York,
That James Harper before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, the Mayor of the and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Mayor thereto subscribed to be genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County, the Sixth day of February 1845
James Conner Clerk.
Lily - A person of the most words are moral law strength of mind wants to full understand Harper

under different officers at different times, but his entrance into the militia and army, was in West-Chester County. This deponent has heard that Wm. Martine was an officer in the latter part of his time was commissioned. And he this deponent also saw the said Martine in the above mentioned places at different times from the early part of the year 1776 to 1782. He generally just understood that of his officers with whom he was acquainted when at their stations, and he generally saw the said Martine on duty when he himself was out and that he was often in his quarters when he was either on guard or otherwise. And the reason he states in his former affidavit that he supposed the amount of service rendered by the said William Martine is fully believed by this deponent to be equal or more than set forth in his former statements in reciting to him the different interviews that he had with the said Martine during the several years above mentioned at different times and places in each year. He this deponent is satisfied fully of the belief that the said Martine must have been in the service full equal to the time before mentioned above stated - I do now and subscribe as the day and year
first above written John Lynch James Harper Mayor
I do hereby certify that the character of the foregoing subscriber John Lynch is good and that he is a gentleman of the highest respectability - a pious Christian man and universally esteemed as such and whose mental powers are remarkably good and whose moral and religious character and general strength of mind are such as to entitle his statements to full faith and credit under all circumstances
James Harper

State of New York } County of West Chester } ss.
Abraham Miller of the Town of North Castle , County of West Chester being duly sworn, doth de- pose and say, that from the commence- ment of the revolutionary war to its ter- mination he was personally acquainted with William Martin (now deceased), and that to his own knowledge the said William Martin bore arms and was in actual service of the (then United Col- onies) now United States of America, and he further deposeth and saith, that it was currently reported, and generally believed, that the said Martin was severely and seriously wounded, viz that by a musket ball one of his testicles was so much injure- d as to affect and produce the complete loss thereof.
Dated this fifteenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord One Thousand eight
STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, } ss.
Chauncy
I, John M. Smith, Clerk of the county of West- chester, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said county, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Elijah Gideon Esq. whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instru- ment and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Commissioner of Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Commissioner , Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowl- edgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County,
this 15 day of Sept 1840
C. Smith Clerk.

State of New York } County of West Chester } J.S.
Abraham Miller of the Town of North Castle, County of West Chester being duly sworn, doth de- pose and say, that from the commence- ment of the revolutionary war to its ter- mination he was personally acquainted with William Martin (now deceased) and that to his own knowledge the said William Martin bore arms and was in actual service of the (then United Col- onies) now United States of America, and he further deposeth and saith, that it was currently reported, and generally believed, that the said Martin was severely and seriously wounded, viz that by a musket ball one of his testicles was so much injured as to affect and produce the complete loss thereof.
Dated this fifteenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred forty.
Subscribed and sworn
Abm Miller
before Me the 15 th day of September
1840-
Emigh Amion
Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that the above named Abraham Miller is one of the oldest and most respectable inhabitants of this county, and that the most implicit confidence may rely on his statements
Emigh Amion Justice of the Peace

State of New-York City & County of New-York } ss. John Foster of the City Town of Mount Pleasant Westchester County. in his Eighteenth Year being duly sworn deposes and says he was formerly acquainted with William Martine during his life, who was the husband of the Widow Elizabeth Martine; said Martine was the uncle of this deponent being the brother of Deponent's Mother. And this Deponent further says that the said William Martine was married to the said Elizabeth in the Year 1783, and that they lived together as man and wife down to his death. And this Deponent further says that in the Year 1776. the said William Martine was a Soldier under the command of Captain Townsend and was stationed at the Falls at White Plains in Westchester County. Deponent's impression is that this Company belonged to the Regiment commanded by Col James Hammond. And this Deponent further says that that he remembered that said Company with said Martine was at said place in the Spring of 1776. and continue to do service there until the battle at White Plains in the fall of the same Year. And this Deponent further says that he never heard that said Company was discharged.
art. smally

Deposited in the Company was deposited owing to the result of the battle -
John Foster
Given this 21 st day of April 1843 before me
Robt. M. Morris
Mayor of the City of New York

City and County of New York ss. Benjamin M. Brown now of Mamaroneck Westchester County and late of the City of New York being duly sworn doth depose and say, that deponent is well acquaint- ed with John Foster now of Mount Pleasant Westchester County and has known him since the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, that deponent knows the said Foster to be a man of truth and veracity and oath.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, NATHANIEL JARVIS, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, being a Court of record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Robert H Morris before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, Mayor of the City of New York in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Robert H Morris thereunto subscribed is genuine
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 11 day of May 1843
Nathl Jarvis Clerk.
State of New York City & County of } ss; I Robert H Morris Mayor New York — } of the City of New York do hereby that I am personally acquainted with the above named Benjamin M Brown and that his character is such that perfect confidence is due to his statements — Also that from the character of John Foster with which I am personally

City and County of New York ss. Benjamin M. Brown now of Mamaroneck Westchester County and late of the City of New York being duly sworn doth depose and say, that deponent is well acquaint- ed with John Foster now of Mount Pleasant Westchester County and has known him since the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, that deponent knows the said Foster to be a man of truth and veracity and that deponent would believe him under oath.
Sworn to this 29 th day of April A D 1843 before me
B M Brown
Robt A Morris
Mayor of the City of New York
State of New York City & County of New York — ss
I Robert A Morris Mayor of the City of New York do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Benjamin M Brown and that his character is such that perfect confidence is due to his statements — Also that from the character of John Foster with which I am personally

acquainted. every reliance and confidence is due to his statements.
Robt. H. Morris.
Mayor of the City of New York.

7192 Elizabeth Hartine N.Y.
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Sam l Storm Esq. N o 11 King St New York.

County of Westchester
On the 17 th day of June 1840 personally appeared before me the Margaret Miller of the Town of North Castle in the County of West- chester in the State of New York and on being duly sworn says that she was personally and well ac- quainted with William Martin and Elizabeth Fisher and that she the deponent was present when the said William and Elizabeth were married and that it took place either the first or second year after the conclusion of the Revolutionary War and that she knew William Martin as a soldier of the Revolution and that she now knows Elizabeth Martin as the widow of the said William
Margaret Miller
Sworn and subscribed before me Dwight C. Chapman Justice of Peace
The above Margaret Miller is personally known to me and is highly respectable and in good circumstances.
Dwight C. Chapman

State of New York } County of Westchester } ss. Thomas A. Fishin Acting Clerk of the County of Westchester do hereby Certify That - Dwight Capron Esq before whom the within Deposition of Margaret Miller was taken was at the the time of stating and subscribing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, Commissioned, and Sworn and duly authorized by law to take the same, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the within Signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County this 17 th day of June A D 1848
Thos A Fishin Act Clk

I Jonas Mead of Greenwich Connecticut hereby certify That I am at this present time Clerk of the second congregational church in said Greenwich and that I have now in my possession and care the Record Books of said church; and I further certify that on examination of said Records I find the follow- ing entry immediately after the date June  eleventh one thousand seven hundred and eighty in the record of "The difficulties of war caused public worship to cease for a time and the omission of making Records" And I find also that the next entry of marriage is Aug. eighteenth one thousand seven hundred and eighty three. And I find further more that there is no entry of marriages from March seventeenth one thousand seven hundred and eighty four untill October eighteenth one thousand seven hundred and eighty six
Jonas Mead Clerk of the second congregational church Greenwich Ct
Subscribed and affirmed } to this 16 th Day of June }
A.D. 1840 before me
Oliver Wolcott Justice of the Peace
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State of New York } County of Westchester } J. Thomas W. Fisher Acting Clerk of the County of Westchester
We Herby Certify That Deane W. Todd, Esq before whom the within deposition of Jonas Mead was taken was at the time of taking and subscribing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County Commissioned and sworn and duly authorized by law to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and well believe that the signature pur- porting to be his signature is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County this 1 st day of June A.D. 1848
J. Thomas W. Fisher Act. Clk.

State of New York City Do. On this twenty seventh day of May Eighteen hundred and forty four
personally appeared before me James Kasper Mayor of the City & County of New York Elizabeth Martine a resident of the City of New York as usual legal representative informer papers. The Widow of William Martine deceased. After being first duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration and petition that she may be recognised and considered entitled to the residue or surplus due in virtue of the services done by her husband deceased which she thinks ought to be considered according to the proof attached to this. And as his widow she further petitions that she may be entitled to a pension agreeable to the act making provision for the widows of the deceased soldiers and officers of the re- volution who were married to their husbands prior to the year 1794. As she described to her so by her former papers now at Wash- ington on which she received $133. According to order or certificate given for that purpose last year. Therefore she prays that she may be benefited in her efforts in consideration of the services performed in time of the revolution by her husband deceased - And this with all

Other necessary papers she wishes to have attached to her former papers that she may have a hearing for the forgoing purpose and for forwarding this and all other necessary papers to Washington - and to receive answers therefrom. She appoints Samuel Storm as her lawful Attorney and Agent for the forgoing purpose. For which he is duly authorized by her Theodore T. and subscribed this ... 1844
her Martin Lusk
STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court  of Common Pleas for said City and County, being a Court of record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That James Harper, Esq. before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, Mayor, in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said James Harper, Esq. thereunto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said City and County, the 7 th day of June, 1844.
James Conner, Clerk.

Other necessary papers she wishes to have attached to her former papers that she may have a hearing for the forgoing purpose and for forwarding this and all other mass- ery papers to Washington - and to receive answers therefrom. She appoints Samuel Stearns as her lawful Attorney and Agent for the forgoing purpose. For which he is duly authorized by her. Given to and subscribed the day and year first above written
Her Elizabeth Martin Mark
James Harper Mayor of N.Y. May 31st 1864

State of New York City and County } On this twenty ninth of New York } day of May Eighteen } hundred and forty } four. Personally
appeared before me James Harper Mayor of the City and County of New York John Lynch a resident of the city of New York aforesaid aged eighty four years in March last passed who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath depose and say that he was acquainted with William Martine before the revolutionary war; and he was acquainted also with him in the year 1776 whilst he the said Martine was in the service at the White Plains and continued his acquaintance with him after the battle at White Plains and knows he was in the service most part of the time from three to four years as this deponent saw the said Martine frequently on duty and otherwise engaged on behalf of his country. But the most part of his time was occupied in Westchester County in the State of New York and in guarding the lines along the North River, Bedford and other places through the country in different parts. And according to the knowledge of this deponent, and the different interviews he had with the said Martine whilst on duty and seeing him absent and performing duty at the different times and periods. He this deponent has no hesitation in saying that he served from three to four years. From the early part of 1776 until 1780

For he was a great friend to his country and a persevering man in the service - He served under different officers at different periods When at the White Plains under one set of officers When at Peekskill and up the North River under another set of officers When at Red Bank & in the north part of the country in different regiments - But when going to Mile Square and Turkey Hill on the East River then returned under his former officers. He this deponent has been infor- med that Elizabeth Martine the widow of William Martine with whom this deponent was acquainted, had petitioned as his widow and in consideration of so doing had received a small sum But thinks it not equal to what she is justly entitled to as his widow and what he would have been entitled to had he survived entitled to have lived in virtue of his services performed as above stated - I do hereby certify and subscribe the day and year first John Lynch above written New York June 1st 1844 James Harper Mayor of the City of New York

New York June 7 th 1844
The subscriber do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Mr John Lynch the subscriber to the foregoing affidavit and have known him for more than twenty years last past and know him to be one of our most worthy and respectable citizens entitled to full confidence under all circumstances. As he is pious and constant Christian according to my best knowledge and belief as the said Lynch is a nephew of mine and has been for many years —
Given to and subscribed the day and year first above written before me Thomas L. Hardy
STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County , DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Joseph Hoxie, Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed transcript of a Judgment, was, on the day of the date of said Judgment, Assistant Justice in and for the City and County aforesaid, duly appointed and sworn. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice, and verily believe that the Signature subscribed to the said transcript is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 7 th day of June, 1844,
James Conner, Clerk.

New York June 7 th 1844
The subscriber do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Mr John Lynch the subscriber to the foregoing affidavit and have known him for more than twenty years last past and know him to be one of our most worthy and respectable citizens entitled to full confidence under all circumstances. As he is a pious and cons- tant Christian according to my best knowledge and belief as the said Lynch is a nephew of mine and has been for many years —
In witness and subscribed the day and year first above written before me
Joseph Hope Apt. Justice
Miah L. Hardy

7357 New York.
see let: to Saul: Storm Sept. 28-1844 -
Elizabeth Martine widow of William Martine who was Invalid pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 28 Sept: 1828 - of New-York in the State of N. York who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: - commanded by Col: Hammond in the N. York - line for 8 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26th: - day of June 1843 and sent to Saul Storm No. 11. King Street, N. York
Whole amount due $133.30
[Act July 7, 1838.] Recorded by F. Wetten Clerk, k Vol. 2 Page 91 -

City of New-York, ss.
WE the Subscribers, PRACTISING PHYSICIANS of the City of New-York, do hereby certify that after a careful examination in the case of William Martine who is now on the Pension-Roll of the State of New-York, we are of opinion that his disability does Still continue Viz. Gun shot wound in the left groin, which renders him unable to perform manual labour, and also causes a difficulty in wading water And further, that the degree of disability under which he labours at present, is Total being More than the original degree of disability for which he was placed on the Pension-Roll.
Gerardus C. Cooper Fayette Cooper
Sworn and Subscribed before me, this 31 day of March 1824
Mr O'Nepton Notary Public.
* Certify that the deponents are credible persons.
Mr O'Nepton Notary Public.

State of New York
Westchester County ss. Personally appeared before me Stephen Swartwout one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Westchester Samuel Youngs of the Town of Greenburgh in the said County who being by me duly sworn on his oath said that he became acquainted with William Martine some years before the revolutionary War. That in the year 1775 Capt William Dutcher raised a company of Volunteers that their dress were blue coats faced with red that the said William Martine was a private in said company. That in the Summer of the year 1776 two British Ships of War The Phoenix and Rose passed the American Batteries on York Island and proceeded up the Hudsons River and anchored opposite to Tarrytown on the east side of the said River. That the Militia of the said County were immediately ordered out and stationed at Tarrytown That the Militia of that place was commanded by St Col James Hammond and the said Capt Dutcher's company was annexed to that Regiment. That the deponent then did duty as a Sergeant in said Regiment that he frequently see the said William Martine doing duty at that time in said Capt Dutcher's company during the continuance of the said British Ships in the said River. That after the said Ships left the said River the said Capt Dutcher's company was ordered to March to Fort Independence near the Harlem River. in order to render their aid in completing that Fort. That the said William Martine Marched with the said Dutcher's company at that time and the deponent verily believes faithfully served in said company for the term for which they were enlisted which was either five or six Months when they were discharged at Peekskill in the said County That in the Winter of 1777 an attempt was made by the Americans to take Fort Independence which was then in possession of the British Troops. That the Militia of said Col Hammond's Regt was again ordered out. that then the deponent see the said William Martine doing doing duty in Capt Glode Rogers's company in said the Hammond's Regt during the Siege of Fort Independence which continued about six Weeks. That after the Americans had retired from before the said Fort a part of said Hammond's Regt was continued in Service in order to guard the Farms that were then employed by the Americans to take off the Hay and grain from the Southern part of the said County near to the British lines that the said William Martine was in that Service and continued to leave at that time between three and four months. That during the Summer and fall of the year 1777 the said Hammond's Regiment was ordered out for short periods. that he frequently see the said William Martine doing duty in said Regiment.

During the Summer and fall of that year and also in the year 1778 but for what time he served in those years the deponent is unable to say that in the years of 1779 and 1780 the said Hammonds Reg t Reg t drew pay for one year service and occasionally drew their provisions from the Continental Stores That some time in the Summer of 1779 The deponent was with a party of the Militia of said Hammonds Reg t together with some Volunteers of Col d Thomas Thomas Reg t on a scouting party between the American and British lines when they were attacked by a party of the British Refugees That the said William Martine on the first fire from of the said British Refugees received a wound in his private parts that the said British Refugees after receiving one fire fled That the wound of the said William Martine was then dressed by a D ct Isaac Smith who had served some time as a Surgeons Mate in Col d Philip Van Cortlands Reg t of Continental Troops That the said William Martine was a long time confined to his house by reason of his said wound. That the deponent does not recollect of ever seeing the said William Martine ever afterwards in the American Service excepting as a Volunteer in Quarters against the British refugees in the Southern part of the said County at a place called Morrisania where the said British Refugees were encamped but those quarters only continued for a few days. That the said William Martine was always considered as a brave and active soldier during the Revolutionary War

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Mrs Cunningham Esd New York
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W th Richard Varick & Richard Platt of the City of New York Esquires
This is to certify that in pursuance of the Act of the State of New York entitled an act making provision for officers Soldiers & Seamen who have been disabled in the service of the United States Passed the 22 nd April 1786 We have examined William Martine of Crompond in the County of Westchester Sadler & find that during the late war he was a Private in Capt William Dutcher's Company of light Infantry in the Regiment of Westchester County Militia Commanded by Col. James Hammon - That whilst in the Company & Regiment aforesaid to wit on the 2 nd day of May 1780 being ordered out on a scout to the White Plains by Lieut John Van Yard of the same Company & Regiment they were attacked at North Castle by a Party of the Enemy from whom he received a wound by a musket Ball in his private parts which has rendered him unfit for any hard labour & that on the 8 th day of February last he was Twenty nine years of age; Wherefore in pursuance of the law aforesaid, we do further certify that upon the Principles of the act of Congress of the 7 th day of June 1785 the said William Martine is entitled to receive from the Treasurer of this State a yearly pension of Thirty six Dollars from the 3 rd day of May 1780 if not before received
Given under our hands this 10 th day of August 1786
Rich d Varick Rich d Platt
Rev d J s Carlenius Esq r Auditor of the State of New York
William Martine came before me Joseph Osburn one of the Justices in the County Westchester in the State of New York and made oath that he was examined by Rich d Varick & Richard Platt Esquires appointed by the said State for that purpose, obtained a certificate setting forth that he had served as a Private in the Regiment of Westchester County Militia in the service of the United States Commanded by Col James Hammon, that he was disabled by a musket ball in his private parts, that he now resides at Crompond in the County of Westchester and

Further saith not
William Martine
August 15. 1786 Sworn before Joseph Osborn
William Martine Invalid Private Gen the 2 nd May 1780 to 1 st June 1786 is £72. 28c 24f-4M o } £87. 10. 5
Audited 23 August 1786
State of New York Comptrollers Office Albany Dec r 22. 1840
I hereby certify the foregoing to be true extracts from Book B. "Invalid Pension" now re- maining in this office
M. W. Ordway Dep. Compt.