Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26095, Samuel Woodworth, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Woodworth, Samuel Sally
W. 26095 B.L.W. 26922-160-55
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Civ. D. Getman, Jan. 26/56, Feb. 5, 04. Rev. J. H. Carpenter wid. recd. 160 A. (See letter in 114922-160-55) L.V.S.
Vol 110 2. page 105
121.862. Set Mch 3/55 May 7/.
Sally Woodworth, Wd of Samuel Woodworth - Piar, Rev War.
Capt. Col.
N.Y. Mil
Ent dis.
War Rev.
Now a Pension of the U. States
N.Y. Feb 53-5050
Ad: Woodworth 22d Feb P. Getman
(Large stylized letter C)
David Getman, atty Mayfield N.Y.

5050
New York A Dolly Woodworth widow of Samuel Woodworth who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Genl. B. Dennis, Nov. 15, 1858.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50. dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 8th February, 1858 13 June 1854.
Certificate of Pension issued 21 st day of March 1855. and sent to David Getman Mayfield New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act 31 Vol. 10

th ended ended 1831 n, } 2. } erk,
20705 New York Samuel Woodward of Montezuma in the State of New York who was a Private in the Corp comm. by Captain Moore of the Regt. comm. by Col. Bebe in the Cont. line for 15 Mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per ann to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of 1833 and in the Co. of Mayfield
Arrears to the 4th of Ap. '33 $ 123 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th '36 26 $ 150
Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1831.
Recorded by G. C. Atty Clk Book 6 Vol. 41 Page 40

121, 862.
Application of Sally Woodworth of Mayfield Fulton Co N.York
FOR BOUNTY LAND,
Under Act March 3, 1855.
Presented By David Gilman of Mayfield Fulton Co N.York

DECLARATION
Of a REVOLUTIONARY Widow who claims a Land Warrant under Act of March 3, 1855.
State of New York, } Fulton County } On this 22 nd day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five , personally appeared before me, Lucius Rice a Justice within and for the said county and state aforesaid Sally Woodworth , aged  65 years, a resident of Mayfield in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel Woodworth deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary War and had a pension Certificate dated 28 th day of September 1833 allowing him said Samuel Woodworth a pension of Fifty dollars per annum during his life time and that she was put on the Pension roll on the 21 st March 1855 at Fifty dollars per annum commencing on the 13 th day of June 1854 the time of the death of her husband Samuel Woodworth which Certificate is Recorded in the pension office under act of February 3 rd 1853 Page 31 Vol 16  She further states that she was married to the said Samuel Woodworth in Mayfield on the 4 th day of December A. D. 182 1 , by one William Groves a Baptist Minister and that her name before her said marriage was Sally Wells that her said husband died at Mayfield on the 13 th day of June A. D. 185 4 , and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855, and she hereby requests the Commissioner of Pensions to forward her warrant to David Getman and appoint him my attorney to receive the same for me.
We Thomas Berry - and David S. Raymond residents of the town of Mayfield in the State of New York , upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sally Woodworth 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.
Thomas Berry  David S. Raymond
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, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Lucius Rice Justice of the peace

State of New York, Rutten County } I Nels Anderson Clerk of the said county, do hereby certify that Lucius Rice Esq was, on the day of the date of the foregoing certificate, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 23 a day of April A. D. 1855.
Nels Anderson Clerk

New York State Fulton County ss.
December 4 th 1821
Married W m Samuel Woodworth to Mrs Widow Wells both of Mayfield.
Test per me W m Groom
I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct extract from said Record of Marriage except the date which I hereby give in writing said Marriage was December fourth in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight-hundred and twenty one ( Dec 4 th 1821 )
W m Groom
W m Groom of Broadalbin being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is a minister of the Gospel and that he married Mr Samuel Woodworth to Mrs Widow Wells on the 4 th day of December 1821 and this deponent further says that he was a minister of the Gos- -pel at the above date and the above is a record of my Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of January 1855 W m Groom Ira C Sears Justice of the peace

State of New-York, Fulton County Clerk's Office,
ss.
I, A. Anderson, Clerk of the said County, do hereby CERTIFY, that Ira Sear , whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, and endorsed thereon, was, at the time of taking such Proof or Acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, and duly authorized to take the same: That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine: And that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this First day of February 185 5 .
Aub Anderson Clerk

State of New York } County of Fulton }
John F. Hawley and David S. Raymond of Mayfield in said County being each duly sworn according to law deposed that Samuel Woodworth a jurian of the United States since in said County on the thirteenth day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty four and at the time of his death left a widow viz Sally Woodworth and that she is now a widow
Subscribed & sworn to before me This 31 st day of January 1855 } John F. Hawley Lucius Rice Justice of the Peace } David S. Raymond
I certify that I am personally acquainted with John F. Hawley and David S. Raymond that they are credible & competent witnesses and their statement is entitled to full faith & credit. And that I have no interest whatever in the matter above referred to — Lucius Rice Justice of the Peace
State of New-York, Fulton County Clerk's Office, } 88.
I, A. Anderson, Clerk of the said County, do hereby CERTIFY, that Lucius Rice whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, and endorsed thereon, was, at the time of taking such Proof or Acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, and duly authorized to take the same: That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Lucius Rice and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine: And that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this Fifth day of February 1855 Abel Anderson Clerk

State of New York } County of Fulton } Surrogate's Court —
On this first day of February 1855 it was proved by the adduction of the annexed testimony which is satisfactory to said court that Samuel Woodworth a citizen of the United States died in said County on the thirteenth twenty day of June in the Year one thousand eight hundred and fifty four. And at the time of his death left a widow viz Sally Woodworth who now resides in said County and is now a widow —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the official seal of said Court the day and Year first above written
R. J. Johnson County Judge acting as Surrogate

State of New York } County of Fulton }
On this first day of February 1855 in Court of open Court before me Nathan J. Johnson one of the Judges of the County Courts in and for said County personally appeared Sally Woodworth who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the 2 d Section of the Act of Convers July 3 d 1853. That she is the widow of Samuel Woodworth, deceased, late a pensioner of the United States at the rate of fifty Dollars per Annum under the Act of June 7 th 1832. That she was married to said Woodworth by the Rev W m Groom, a Baptist clergyman of said County of Fulton on the fourth day of December in the Year one thousand eight hundred and twenty one. That her husband the said Woodworth died in the County of Fulton aforesaid on the thirteenth day of June in the Year eighteen hundred and fifty four. And that she is now a widow
Subscribed & sworn to in open Court before me this first day of February 1855 N. J. Johnson Herself judge
Sally X Woodworth mark
I certify that Sally Woodworth is the identical person above named and described, And the reason of her not writing her name is, that she is unable to write having never learned to write
N. J. Johnson Judge of County Judge

State of New-York, Fulton County Clerk's Office,
ss.
I, A. Anderson , Clerk of the said County, do hereby CERTIFY, that Nathaniel Johnson Esq , whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, and endorsed thereon, was, at the time of taking such Proof or Acknowledgment, this County Judge in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, and duly authorized to take the same: That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said County Judge and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine: And that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this 10th day of February 185 5 . A. W. Anderson Clerk

State of New York } 88 County of Fulton }
Be it known that before Lucius Rice a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Sally Woodworth and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Samuel Woodworth who was a pensioner in the Revolutionary Army and is now dead that she was married to Samuel Woodworth in the year 1821 on the 4 th Day of December in the Town of Mayfield County & State aforesaid by the Rev. William Groom a Clergyman in the Baptist Church and Sarah Woodworth & Rebecca Woodworth now present and are now dead that she still remains the widow of the late Samuel Woodworth deceased and that she is now 66 years of age and that she hereby asks that the pension may be continued the original certificate is hereunto annexed
Sworn & subscribed before me this 16 th Day of January 1855
Lucius Rice Justice of the peace Hornellsville
Sally + Woodworth Mark
I certify that I saw and examined the record in the old Family Bible of the late Samuel Woodworth and found by that record that the parties above named were married on the 4 th Day of December 1821 and have no doubt but it is correct
Lucius Rice Justice of the peace

Sally Woodworth Affidavit

State of New-York, Fulton County Clerk's Office,
88.
I, A. Anderson , Clerk of the said County, do hereby CERTIFY, that Lucas Ray , whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the an- nexed instrument in writing, and endorsed thereon, was, at the time of making such Proof or Acknowledgment, a John J. the Place in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, and duly author- ized to take the same: That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said John and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine: And that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. this 17 day of May 185 5
A. Anderson Clerk
Mrs. Valentine

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Saml Woodworth Montgomery Co N.Y.
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Collin Odell Spayfield - Montg Co N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Saml Woodworth Montg. Co. N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Sub Augt & Septmber 1779 1 private Capt Moore with the Refugees Salisbury 69 years Orion Pier   drafted July 1780 2 Capt Moore Shoreham Salisbury Clym & O. Price   Augt 1780 Capt Moore Gen. Putnam Dover Connecticut Traditionals   March 1781 Capt Moore Gen. Gates Burroughs Connecticut Suke Woodworth   ended March 1782 1 Capt Moore Gen. Washington through the same country Living witnesses   Capt Moore Gen. Lee to Horn   Capt Moore Gen. Greene to New   Capt Moore Gen. Sullivan to Conn   Capt Moore Gen. Wayne to Goshen  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

 REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832. 
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion ( g ) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
Note [j] applies to continental troops only. The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

State of New-York } ss Montgomery County }
personally come in open court of Common pleas and General Sessions now sitting before me Aron Haring first judge of said County of Montgomery Luke Woodworth a person to me well known who deposeth and saith that he is brother of Samuel Woodworth some few years younger that they were born in the town of Salisbury County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut, and that his brother Saml. agreeable to his Father family record was born the 20th Day of August 1763 that he well remembers of his being from home for the term of fifteen months in the service of the Militia of the revolutionary war, as follows the first campaign was for one month a substitute for our fathers draught, the second for two months on his own draught and the third for one year on his enlistment, which time or terms he believes was faithfully serv d by his brother Samuel for he went from home in the habiliments and equipments of a soldier and at the expiration of the above named time or terms he returned in the same and have heard him, with his companions in arms at our fathers house recount over the scenes and battles through which they passed therefore he does not hesitate to say that his brother has serv d fifteen months in the Militia of the revolutionary war, further this deponent saith not
Luke Woodworth
Sworn in open court the 19th Sept. 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk And I, the said Clerk, do further certify that the said Luke Woodworth is a resident of the town of Mayfield, about sixty three years of age, to me well known to be a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to credit. (See last page)

State of New York Montgomery County
On the nineteenth day of September 1832 personally appeared Rebecca Woodworth before the Judges of the court of common pleas of the county of Montgomery now sitting in open court and
said that she has been well acquainted with Samuel Woodworth of Mayfield, who is applying for a pension, ever since he was a boy and lived with his father in Salisbury, that she is aunt to the said Samuel by marriage, that she remembers well, his going into the U.S. service and returning the three several times as stated in his affidavit - That he always called at her house when he returned home from the war, and often heard him and his companions talk over their adventures in the revolutionary war, and while in their country's service; that she has always believed and does believe he performed the the services mentioned in his affidavit, and that his character for veracity has always been good.
Rebecca Woodworth
Sworn in open court the 19th Sept. 1832
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk
And the said Clerk do further certify that the said Rebecca Woodworth is a resident of the town of Mayfield in the aforesaid county, apparently near eighty years of age; and to me known to be a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to credit (See last Page)

State of New York } County of Montgomery }
On this tenth the day of September 1832.
personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of the court of common pleas of the county of Montgomery  now sitting , Samuel Woodworth, a resident of the town of Haysfields in the county of Montgomery and State of New York, aged sixty nine years the 20 th day of August last past, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
That according to his best information & belief he was born in the town of Salisbury in the county of Litchfield and State of Connecticut, on the 20 th day of August 1763; That he has in his possession a record of his age, in his father's own hand writing, made many years ago. That he continued to reside in Salisbury aforesaid until he went into the service of the U.S. and afterwards until he removed to the town of Haysfields aforesaid, soon after the close of the revolutionary war, where he has ever since resided and now resides —
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as here is stated.
1 st  one month
That he served one month as a substitute for his father, in part of the months of August and September 1779 in a company of Militia, commanded by Capt. Roger Moore, Lieut. Paddy & Ensign Bliss, Marched from Salisbury through Sharon, Dover, Danbury, Richfield, Norwalk near Hoosac Creek, Middlesex and Norwalk to Fairfield; and there spent the remainder of the month, and was there discharged by said Captain.
2 nd  two months
That he was drafted and served two months July and August 1780;
Went the same road and through the same towns as above until he joined the main, months since at West Street in Norwalk, commanded by Gen. Waterbury & Col. Beebe, the Capt. under whom he served, he thinks was Granger (is not positive) At the expiration of the two months, he was discharged with his companions on parade by Gen. Waterbury.
3 rd  one year
And that he enlisted for, and served one year, commencing the 1 st day of March 1781 and ending the same time in 1782 — that he went through Cornwall and Goshen to Litchfield & there joined the Col. in which he served, commanded by Capt. Matthew Smith, Lieut. Seth Goodwin & Ensign Allen; Marched through New Milford, Bedford, Danbury & Ridgefield into Stratford where he joined his Regiment, commanded by Gen. Waterbury, Majors Humphries, Brigade Major Webb, and

Adjutant Bull (Reg. Ser. no. 602) that they lay on Palmer's hill about a month, then marched to North Street, lay there about two months from thence they marched to the west, through Rye & Marinus to Throg's point or Throg's point, there, in the month of June, 1781, they had a Battle with the Refugees, as they were called, or Delancy's Corps, that this department was in said engagement and that seven of his party was killed and it was said thirty six of the enemy; that they then returned to North Street, and in July went back to Throg's point, at which time and place he first saw Gen. Washington in company with the French Officers. Then marched to White Plains, lay there till Sept, then returned to Stamford & built Redoubts and Barracks and wintered. And at the expiration of the year they received written discharges but were discharged as formerly by Gen. Washington, on parade. That he never received any written discharge, that he served in the militia and State troops of Connecticut as aforesaid at three different terms, in all fifteen months as aforesaid.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
He states the names of Oliver Rice Esq., Collins Odell Esq., William McConnel Esq., Joshua Lufkin & Edward Kimnicutt as persons to whom he is known, in his present neighborhood, and who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. Samuel Woodworth
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid Geo: D. Ferguson. Clerk
We, Orren Pier, a clergyman, residing in the town of Mayfield in the county of Montgomery and State of New York, and Oliver Rice residing in the same town, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Woodworth, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk
Orren Pier Oliver Rice

Samuel Woodworth Papers
Please direct the returns to this to Collins Odell Mayfield Montgomery County State of New York
14997 v
acmd Bona fide 50 $

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the abovenamed applicant was revolutionary soldier, and, so far as he states. In the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Orrie Pier who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the said town of Mayfield; and that Oliver Rice of the town who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same town, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. The court further certifies that Luke Woodworth & Rebecca Woodworth who have signed the annexed affidavits same to the same in open court, & that they are credible persons & that their statements are entitled to credit.
B y George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the court of common Pleas of the county of Montgomery do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Samuel Woodworth for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and Seal of Office, this 20 th day of September in the year of our Lord 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
The opinion of the court as to Luke and John Woodworth inserted in the above by me by direction of the court.
Geo: D. Ferguson

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
June 27, 1930
Mrs. John Giles Ferres, Second 114 South Market Street Johnstown, New York
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26095, it appears that Samuel Woodworth, the son of Cyremis Woodworth, was born August 20, 1763, in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
While residing in said Litchfield, he enlisted and served as a private with the Connecticut troops, as follows:
In the summer of 1779, one month, as a substitute for his father in Captain Roger Moore's Company; from July, 1780, two months, in Captain Granger's Company, Colonel Beebe's Regiment; from March 1, 1781, one year, in Captain Matthew Smith's Company under General Waterbury and was in a battle at Throg's or Frog's Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, while residing at Mayfield, Montgomery (which was later Fulton) County, New York.
He died June 13, 1854, in Fulton County, New York.
The soldier married December 4, 1821, in Mayfield, New York, Mrs. Sally Wells. Her maiden name is not given nor is the name of her first husband stated.
She was allowed pension on account of the service of Samuel Woodworth on her application executed February 1, 1855, at which time she was living in Fulton County, New York, and aged about sixty-five years.
There are no data as to their children.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

January 10, 1930
Mrs. I. J. Markson Union City Michigan
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.26095, it appears that Samuel Woodworth was born August 30, 1763, in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He was the son of Cyrenus Woodworth.
While residing in said Litchfield, he enlisted and served as a private with the Connecticut Troops as follows:
In the summer of 1779, one month as a substitute for his father in Captain Roger Moore's Company; from July, 1780, two months in Captain Granger's Company, Colonel Beebe's Regiment; from March 1, 1781, one year in Captain Matthew Smith's Company under General Waterbury and was in a battle at Throg's or Frog's Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 19, 1832, while residing at Mayfield, Montgomery (which was later Fulton) County, New York.
He died June 13, 1854, in Fulton County, New York.
The soldier married December 4, 1821, in Mayfield, New York, Mrs. Sally Wells. Her maiden name is not given nor is the name of her first husband stated.
She was allowed pension on account of the service of Samuel Woodworth on her application executed February 1, 1855, at which time she was living in Fulton County, New York, and aged about sixty-five years.
There are no data as to their children.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

The Mr. Office,
March 11 th 1855,
Sir: M 54 Please certify that the within named pension was paid on the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
L. M. Waldo Commissaire.
W. B. Randall
W. B. Randall,
H. J. Atkinson Esq. Thurs Auditor. Wasing

Samuel Woodworth paid to 4 March 1854
Mar 17/55
Robert J. Stimson
Auditor

State of New York } Fulton County } ss
Be it known that before Me Lucius Rice a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Sally Woodworth and made oath in due form of law that she is the Widow of Samuel Woodworth the identical person who was a pensioner and is now dead to whom a Certificate of Pension was issued which has been surrendered
That the deceased pensioner resided in the Town of Mayfield Montgomery County and State aforesaid and now the County of Fulton being a County set off from the County of Montgomery about Eighteen Years ago for the space of Sixty Years before his death and that previous he resided in the State of Connecticut
Sworn and subscribed to this } Sally Woodworth 12 th day of March 1855 } before me } Mark
Lucius Rice justice of the peace
Bild Greenleaf W. Trull } John Noble Lucius Rice Sally Woodworth Samuel Woodworth the identical person who was a pensioner and is now dead to whom a Certificate of Pension was issued which has been surrendered

State of New York Fulton County 3 rd
Be it known that before me Lucy Rice a Justice of the Peace in and for said County aforesaid, duly authorized by Law to administer oaths personally appeared David Gelman — and made oath in due form of law that he was personally acquainted with Samuel Woodworth a Revolutionary prisoner in being the identical Samuel Woodworth named in a Certificate to obtain Pension dated 28 th day of September 1833. a Copy of which I here give
War Department Revolutionary Claims
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 Samuel Woodworth of the State of New York who was a private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive fifty dollars per Annum during his natural life commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 and payable semi annually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of September in every Year
Given at the War office of the United States this 28 day of September One thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Examined and Counter-signed J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
— John Noble Acting Secretary of War
and I further say that Sally Woodworth is the Widow of the identical Samuel Woodworth a prisoner above named and that she Woodworth died on the 13 th day of June 1854 and that I was acquainted

With the Said Woodworth for the last Eight Years before his death and know him to be the identi- cal person named in said Certificate and Sally Woodworth is his Widow,
David Estlin
Sworn & Subscribed this 13 th day of March 1855 before me Lucius Rice Justice of the Peace
State of New York Hulton County } ss
Be it known that before me Lucius Rice a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Sarah A. Darling and made oath in due form of Law that she is acquainted with Samuel Woodworth and that she is the identical person named in a Certificate of Pension given the 28 th day of September one thousand Eight hundred & thirty three 1833 and was acquainted with said Woodworth for the last twenty six Years before his death which was on the 13 th day of June 1854 and he said Woodworth resided in the town of Mayfield N. York for the last sixty years as reported
Sarah A Darling
Sworn and Subscribed this 13 th day of March 1855 before me Lucius Rice Justice of the Peace

State of New York County of Fulton ss.
Samuel Woodworth of the Town of Mayfield in said County, aged Eighty-two years, being duly sworn, saith, that he is a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832.
That he this Deponent resided previous to his entering the service of the United States during the war of the revolution, in the town of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut.
That he was draughted to serve for one month commencing in July 1779 in the Company commanded by Captain Roger Moore & did serve for one month as aforesaid, as a substitute for his father Cyrenius Woodworth. That the place he served at on this occasion, was between Horseneck & the town of Stamford in the State of Connecticut. That in the year 1780 during & for the months of July & August in that year he was again entered the service of the United States, and was attached to the nine months men under command of the  under command of Colonel Debee & Captain Granger, & served at Horseneck. Before the expiration of said nine months, to wit in February 1781, he this Deponent enlisted for one year under Major Umphrey & General Waterbury, and served out the full term of his said enlistment.
This Deponent further saith, that while in this one year service he distinctly recollects that Samuel Webb was the Major of the Brigade commanded by said General Waterbury. That almost every day he saw said Major Webb in camp during the whole period

of twelve months aforesaid, and how much longer said Major Webb served after the expiration of said twelve months in February 1782, this Deponent is unable to say from his own personal knowledge.
This Deponent particularly remembering that said Webb served as Major as aforesaid during said year, from an unusual occurrence that took place on the night after the news arrived of the surrender of Cornwallis. This Deponent was on that night a sentinel & Major Webb & other officers of the staff of said General Watbury at a late hour applied for admission within the lines, but as they could not give the countersign ————— this Deponent denied them admission. After some parley the Captain of the Guard admitted them.
Samuel Woodworth
Subscribed & sworn this 5 th day of October 1844 before me; & I certify that the Deponent Samuel Woodworth sustains a good character for truth & veracity & that his statements are entitled to credit.
Harley Bartlett Justice Peace State of New York }
County of Fulton ss: I, Stephen Wait Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Harley Bartlett Esq., before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the time thereof, a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly appointed & qualified as such, & that the signature purporting to be his, to the jurat & certificate annexed to said affidavit is genuine. Witness my hand & official seal, this 11 th day of October 1844.
S. Wait Clerk
For Major Webb's widow

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
No. 26,095
Sally Woodworth Widow of Samuel Woodworth Priv. Res. War
Act Feb. 3 d 1853
Lex: Vol W Page 358
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1930-Jane 10-Hitch & Mrs. J. J. Margeant Co. J. 1930-June 27- " " John Siles James 2 d Co. J.

MRS. JOHN GILES FERRES, SECOND 114 SOUTH MARKET STREET JOHNSTOWN, NEW YORK
U. S. Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:-
Please give me the Revolutionary War pension of Samuel Woodworth b. 1762 at Greenbush or Scituate, Mass. d. June 15, 1854 Riceville or Mayfield, Fulton Co., N. Y. who married for his second wife Sallie Maria (Blowers) Wells, widow of Mayfield, N. Y. He was author of "Old Oaken Bucket."
Any information on dates of birth, death, and marriage along with his

pension, will be greatly appreciated. I desire this data for one who wishes to join our D. A. R. Chapter. Thanking you for a prompt reply, I am,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. John G. Ferras, II.
Chairman Johnston D. A. R. Membership Committee.

Mrs. I. J. Margeon UNION CITY, MICH.
Nov. 5, 1929.
The Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
My great grandmother received a pension, and I would like to find out on whose account and for what war. She was married twice, her first husband was James Wells, I think of York State, he died between 1815 and 1821.
Her maiden name was Sally Blowers. On Dec. 4, 1821 she married Samuel Woodworth, author of The Old Oaken Bucket, he was then 67 years old, and died June 13, 1854.
My grandfather was the son of James Wells, named John B. Wells, born Apr. 29, 1813.
Can you please tell me about her pension.
Respectfully,
(Mrs. I. J.) Lina Margeon.
1821 67 1734

Mayfield NY March 13/55
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commission of Pension M c
Dr Sir
Accompanying this I send You more proof of the Identity of Mr Samuel Woodworth who was a pensioner of the Revolutionary Army and Sally Woodworth his Widow, Which You will assign to the proper I sent before
I remain Your Ob t Serv t
David Gethman

Clinchree; Clergy; who ma; death pme, 13 th / 57, 11 in 1 st Cert. of Ct; 4 wit: Armit: indor: Ct: of Ct;
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Yally Woodworth
wid Garnett
Brynton
Feb 28/55
Mayfield Ky Feb 24 Paid 9
Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office Washington D.C.

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Musfield March 18
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Cole L. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office Washington D.C.
John M. Woodworth

July 28 th 1855. No 5563
Sally Worworth, Widow of Samuel Worworth,
N.Y. July 15 th 1853 $ 50.00 Per Annuity Commencing June 1854, when Samuel Worworth died.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Pension Office, Official Business,
Dan'l Lehman, Marshall Intendant.
Commissioner.
N.Y.

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Michigan
Caledonia Branch
6 Nov 6, 1858
Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir—
Mrs Sally Woodworth (widow of Samuel Woodworth who was a private in the Revolutionary War) whose name was inscribed on the Pension List June 13, 1852 at 50¢ wants to know if she is not entitled to 96¢. War pension is payable at the Albany New York Agency. She understands that a Mrs Sarah Shepard who resides here and is a widow pension receives 96¢ & supposes she is entitled to same.
Yours &c David D. Dennis

Mayfield Fulton Co N.Y. Feby 24/35
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Accompanying I send the application of Mrs. Sally Woodworth. Widow of Samuel Woodworth a pensioner of the Revolution who deceased, to have her put on the pension roll the original certificate is at the pension office at Albany return there for the purpose of getting the balance of pay up to the time of his death if there is a Certificate necessary to show the fact of its being there or of the department will ascertain from the office at Albany of its being there I am not informed of anything further is required to inform me
Yours Most Respectfully David Getman
Sincerely David Getman Mayfield Fulton Co N.Y.

Brief in the case of Sally Windworth, widow of Samuel Gulton County and State of New York act 3 d July, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was pensioned under the Act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $50.00 P. An. Marriage proven by Copy of the Church record thereof & the Affidavit of the Clergyman who performed the service. Pensioner died 13 th June 1852, a part the affidavits of four witnesses, a Certificate of Court & the report of the Third Auditor. Widowhood & identity is established by the affidavits of four credible Affiants & a Certificate of Court. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
David Atman Esq. Massfield Name and residence of Agent
Gulton Co. N.Y.
J. C. Rupton Examining Clerk.

1830 Census - Augusta Oneida Co. NY James Pierce (3) males 20-30 - 1 male 15-20 (1) female u/5 (1) female 10-15; (2) female 20-30 - no other Pierces on 1830 census at Augusta - no Pierces in Augusta in 1840
1840 Census George Pierce at Bridgewater (1) male 40-50 (1) female 20-30; 1 f 10-15; (1) 30-40
Frederick Pierce Bridgewater 1840 - 1 m 10-15; 2 m 20-30; 1 m 70-80; 3 f 30-40; 1 f 60-70
Paris Ezekiel Pierce - 1 m 10-15; 1 m 20-30; 1 m 30-40; 1 f u/5 1 f 30-40; 1 f. 70-80
Paris Frederick A. Pierce 2 m 5-10; 1 m 15-20; 1 m 40-50 1 f u/5; 1 f 5-10; 1 f 15-20 1 f 30-40.
Peter Pierce 1 m u/5; 1 m 5-10; 2 m 10-15; 2 m (15-20); 1 m 40-50; 1 f 5-10; 1 f 15-20; 1 f 30-40
Paris Sangerfield? Elisha Pierce 2 f u/5; 1 m 20-30; 1 m 30-40; 2 f 5-10; 1 m 20-30 1 m 50-60.
Verona Twp. Clarissa J. Pierce 2 m u/5; 1 m 20-40; 1 f u/5; 1 m 5-10; 1 m 30-40. Trenton Twp Joseph Pierce 2 m u/5; 1 m 5-10; 1 m 40-50; 1 f 2-30-40 Leonard - 1 m 5-10; 1 m 10-15; 1 m 15-20; 1 m 40-50; 1 f 15-20; 1 f 40-50 Ephraim - 1 m 70-80; 1 f 60-70