Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21196, for Edward Mc Goraghey, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York,
or Mc Gorahey, Edward W. 21 196.
or Mc Gourkey
or Mc Goraghy.
CONTENTS
or Mc Gurkey
Mary

9610 New York Albany Mary McQuinaghy deed: widow of Edward N.Y. who was a private in the Regiment
S. H. Marks Aug 4. 1855 Same Aug 17/53 Same Octo 18/53
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 11 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. and April 21 st 1845.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of June 1853. and sent to
Daniel H. Marks. Albany N. York
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 76 Vol. 2 Page 134 .

State of New York } City & County of Albany } Albany Justice Court } ss. C. H. P. Nugent, Clerk of the Justice Court of the city of Albany, in the State of New York do hereby certify that it has been proved to the satisfaction of this court, by the affidavits of Margaret M c Goraghy Thomas Oliver, John VanKip, and Edward Hunter, each of whom are known by this court to be credible witnesses - that Edward M c Goraghy late of the city of Albany aforesaid died at his residence in said city in the year A.D. 1818, leaving a widow whose name was Mary. That the said Mary M c Goraghy continued the widow of the said Edward, to the day of her death, that she died at her residence in said city of Albany on the 21 st day of April A.D. 1845, leaving her surviving three children, (Viz) John Eloy, Catharine M c Murdy and Mary Divillyan That the said Catharine M c Murdy, and Mary Divillyan, are the only children of the said Edward and Mary M c Goraghy, now living Witness: Lorenzo B. Voorhess, David Russell & Henry P. Nugent Justices of the said court, & the seal thereof: Dated at Albany this 23 rd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred & fifty five. H. P. Nugent Clerk

State of New York.
City & County of New York ss: Margaret M c Goraghy a resident of the city of New York, aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law, Deposith and saith that she is 85 years old, that she is the widow of John M c Goraghy, late of the city of Albany in said state of New York deceased, — That her husband, the said John M c Goraghy, was a pensioner of the United States; that he died in the said city of Albany on the 2 nd day of November A.D., 1833.
Deponent further saith that she was married to the said John M c Goraghy, on the 21 st day of July A.D., 1792, in said city of Albany, that they resided in said city from the time of their said marriage to the day of her said husband's death, after which deponent removed to the city of New York where she has ever since resided — She further saith, that her husband the said John M c Goraghy, had a Brother by the name of Edward, who also resided in the said city of Albany — that the said Edward M c Goraghy's wife's name was Mary — That at the time of this deponent's marriage in the year 1792 as aforesaid, the said Edward and Mary M c Goraghy, were living together as husband and wife, and had, at that time two children, (Viz.) John, and Mary, and that the said Edward and Mary had an other child, born in the month of April next after deponent's marriage, named Catharine — and deponent further saith that the said Edward and Mary M c Goraghy, lived together as husband and wife, from this deponent's earliest acquaintance with them

to the day of the said Edward's death, which took place at his residence in Chapel Street in the city of Albany, on, or about the year 1818, - that he left the said Mary M c Goraghy, his widow, - that the said Mary remained the widow of the said Edward to the day of her death, which event occurred at her residence on Arbour hill in said city of Albany, in the month of April A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and forty five, but Deponent cannot remember the exact date.
Deponent further saith that the said Edward and Mary had in all twelve children, including those above named - of whom only two are now living (Viz) Catharine M c Mundy, and Mary Swilleyas; that the oldest child, Jane Hlay, died three years ago, leaving no children - that the three children last above named, (Viz.) Jane, Catharine, and Mary, were the only children of the said Edward and Mary M c Goraghy, living at the time of the said Mary's death.
Deponent further saith, that she has often heard her husband, the said John M c Goraghy say, that the said Edward M c Goraghy, drew land for his services in the Revolution, and that he sold said land and bought the place in Chapel Street where he, (the said Edward) resided for many years before his death, as aforesaid - And Deponent further saith, that "M c Goraghy" is the correct mode of spelling the name, but, that it is differently spelled by different persons, that even her own son William G. spells his name "M c Gourkey"

that the name is frequently spelled as pronounced "Mc Gurky" but that her husband the said John Mc Goraghy & Father (James Mc Goraghy) always spelled the name "Mc Goraghy" - & Deponent has no doubt that that is the original and correct mode of spelling the name —  Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 19 th day of May A.D. 1855.  Margaret Mc Goraghy Mark  D. H. Cunn Comrs Deeks
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Mrs. Margaret Mc Goraghy, the above named Deponent and that she is a person of sound mind and memory, and that she is a credible witness —  D. H. Cunn Comrs Deeks

that the name is frequently spelled as pronounced "Mc Gurky" but that her husband the said John Mc Goraghy & Father (James Mc Goraghy) always spelled the name "Mc Goraghy" - & Deponent has no doubt that that is the original and correct mode of spelling the name —  Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 19 th day of May A.D. 1855.  James Mc Goraghy Mark  D. H. Camp Notary Public
State of New York, } ss. City and County of New York, }
I, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY, CLERK of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said City and County, being a Court of Record, DO HERE-BY CERTIFY, That H. F. Cury before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds, for said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and authorized to administer oaths to be used in any Court in said State, and for general purposes; and that his signature — thereto is genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 21 st day of May 1855  Rich d B. Connolly Clerk.
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State of New York
City & County of Albany ss: Thomas Oliva, a resident of the city of Albany, in the state of New York, aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law, Deposeth and saith, that he is 78 years old, that he has resided in the said city of Albany from the month of April A.D. 1803, to the present time, with the exception of a few years, he resided in the adjoining town of Guilderland, in said County, Deposeth further saith that he was acquainted with Edward M c Goraghy, and Mary M c Goraghy, his wife, from the time he first came to Albany, until the time of their respective deaths - that the said Edward and Mary lived together as Husband and Wife, when Deposeth first knew them, and had at that time a number of children, that they were known and reputed as Husband and wife, in the community, and were persons in good repute, that they reared a numerous family of children, two of whom only are now living - Viz - Catharine M c Murdy & Mary Duvilleg-ar, - And Deposeth further saith that the said Edward M c Goraghy died at his residence in Chapel St t in said city of Albany in the year 1818, or 19, according to Deposeth's recollection, leaving the said Mary his widow; that the said Mary continued the widow of the said Edward up to the day of her death, which event occurred at her residence on Arkon hill, in said city in the spring of the year 1845 - And Deposeth further saith, that himself, and the said Edward M c Goraghy were both laboring men, and were frequently employed upon the same job together, and consequently became quite intimate. And he further saith, that he has often heard the said Edward M c Goraghy say, that he was in the

Revolutionary war, and served in the New York Militia, and drew Bounty land for his services, but Deponent is unable to recollect the quantity of land, or its location. And he further said, that while employed together, the said Ellward, was very much in the habit of conversing about the Revolutionary war, and narrating incidents that occurred while in the service, Subscribed and sworn to on } this 16 th day of May A.D. 1855, before } Thomas Oliver me John J. Cole } Commissioner of Pensions
I hereby certify that I am personally well acquainted with Thomas Oliver, the above named deponent, and that his statements are entitled to full credit - and that I have no interest in the claim of which said affidavit relates.
John J. Cole Commissioner
J. Oliver

State of New York City and County of Albany ss: John Van Kerp, a resident of the city of Albany, in the State of New York aforesaid being duly sworn according to law, Deponent saith that he is 77 years old, that he has always resided in the said city of Albany - That he was well acquainted with Edward M c Goraghy, and his wife, Mary M c Goraghy both of said city, both now deceased. That he knew the said Edward and Mary, for more than Twentyfour years prior to the death of the said Edward, which event occurred, (according to Deponent's best recollection) in the year A.D. 1818. That from Deponent's earliest recollection of the said Edward and Mary M c Goraghy they lived together as husband and wife, and were known and reputed as such, by all who knew them up to the time of the said Edwards death, as aforesaid. - And Deponent further saith, that the said Edward and Mary reared a numerous family of children, the names of some of whom Deponent distinctly recollects (To wit,) John (Floy). Catharine M c Murdy, and Nancy, who Deponent thinks married a man by the name of Gray, - and Mary Devilliger. Two of whom, (Viz.) Catharine and Mary, are now living, and Deponent further saith that the said Edward and Mary had a number of other children whose names he is unable to recollect - And he further saith that the said Mary M c Goraghy continued the widow of the said Edward up to the day of her death which took place at her residence on Arborn hill, in said city on the 21 st day of April A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and fortyfive - and Deponent further

Saith, that in order to be sure as to the date of the said Marys death, he has examined the inscription upon her Tomb Stone and finds the above date correct, and that her age at the time of her death is now inscribed on said Tomb Stone as 77 years —
Deponent further saith, that when he first became acquainted with the said Edward and Mary McFaraghy, they lived in Chapel Street, and that they remained at the same place for a number of years, and then sold their place in Chapel Street and purchased a place on Arboum hill, in said city where the said Catherine McMurtry now resides —
Subscribed and sworn to on this 9 th day of May A.D. 1855, before me
John J. Cole Commissioner of Deeds Albany
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with John Van Nys, the above named Deponent, and that he is a credible witness; and further, that I have no interest in the claim to which said Affidavit relates —
John J. Cole Commissioner of Deeds

State of the City of Albany ss: Edward H. Hester, a resident of the city of Albany in the county and state aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law, saith, that he is 76 years old, that he has resided in the said city of Albany from the year 1797, to the present time — and he further saith, that he was well and intimately acquainted with Edward H. Hester and Mary Hester late of said city, both now deceased, that he knew them from the time he (Deponent) first came to Albany to the day of their respective deaths — And Deponent further saith, that from his earliest recollection of the said Edward and Mary Hester, they were living in Chapel Street in said city, that they lived together as husband and wife, and were known and reputed as such by the community in which they lived, that they reared a family of children, with whom Deponent was also well acquainted, and the names of some of whom Deponent distinctly recollects, (Viz.) Jane Hester, Mary Hester, Catharine Hester, and Mary Hester, that the said Catharine and Mary are now living, and as Deponent is informed and believes, all the other children of the said Edward and Mary, are now dead — and he further saith, that the said Jane Hester, was reputed as the oldest child of the said Edward and Mary, and was about nine, or 10 years younger than this Deponent, — And Deponent further saith, that the said Edward Hester died (according to his best recollection) in the year 1818, or 1819, leaving the said Mary his widow — that the said Mary continued the widow of the said Edward Hester, until the day of her death, which which event occurred in the spring of the year A.D. 1845, at her residence on a board

bill, in said city of Albany, where the two several among others now reside Subscribed and sworn to on this 10 th day of May A.D. 1853, before me John D. Col Commissioner
Edward Hunter
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Edward Hunter above named, and that he is a credible witness, and further that I have no interest in the claim to which this affidavit relates John D. Col Commissioner
State of New York, } ss: } City and County of Albany, Clerk's Office, } I, Robert Harper, Clerk of the said City and County, and of the Courts of Record therein, do hereby CERTIFY, that whose name is subscribed to the jury of the annexed affidavit, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Albany, duly authorized to administer oaths for gene- ral purposes; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said jurat is genuine. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, this 10 th day of May 1853 Robert Harper Clerk.

State of New York, } ss: City and County of Albany, Clerk's Office, }
I, Robert Harper, Clerk of the said City and County, and of the Courts of Record therein, do hereby CERTIFY, that John J. Cole whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the annexed affidavit, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Albany, duly authorized to administer oaths for gene- ral purposes; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature are respecting to the said jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, this 23 rd day of May 1855
R Harper Clerk.

Children of Edmund & Mary the young —

State of New York City & County of Albany (Albany Justice Court) ss:
On this thirtyth day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fiftyfive, personally appeared before the Justice Court of the city of Albany, in State of New York, (the same being a court of Record,) Catherine M c Murdy, aged 62 Years, and Mary Devilliger, aged 48 Years, both residents of the city of Albany, in the County and State aforesaid, who being first severally sworn according to law, do on their oaths, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the "acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" and also the "acts of 3 rd March 1843" and of "17 th June 1844," to continue said pension to certain widows".
That they are two of the children of Edward M c Goraghy, and Mary M c Goraghy, late of said city of Albany, both now deceased; that their father the said Edward M c Goraghy, was a private soldier in the army of the Revolution, and served, (as declarants have often heard their father & mother, the said Edward and Mary, say,) to the end of the war, and received 600 acres of Bounty land for his services, which said land was located in the Town of Marcellus, in the County of Onondaga, and State of New York; and declarants have also frequently heard their said father and mother say, that he, (the said Edward) served in Col. Van Schoick's Regiment, and under Captain Tenbrooks, — Declarants further say, that they have always understood, and often heard their mother, the said Mary say, that she was married to their father the said Edward M c Goraghy.

in the year A.D. one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven, in the said city of Albany: by a Minister of the Gospel, whose name Declarants do not remem- ber they have heard their Mother the said Mary say that she had been married about Eighteen Months when "Joan" the eldest child was born
And Declarants further say that their father the said Edward, died in the said city of Albany in the year A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty, and (according to Declarants recollection) in the month of February of that year, leaving their Mother (the said Mary) his widow, & who remained the widow of their father the said Edward McGehee to the day of her death; which event occurred on the twentyfirst day of April A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and fortyfive at her residence in the city of Albany aforesaid - That the said Mary McGehee left her surviving the following named, and no other children, (To wit) Catherine McMurdy, and Mary Drivilliger, - these Declarants and Joan Hloy. That their sister, the said Joan Hloy, died on the last day of February A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and fiftytwo, leaving no children and Declarants further say, that their sister the said Joan Hloy, if now living would be over 66 years old, she having been born on the 17 th day of December 1788. - & They further say that their said father and Mother, had several other children, each and all of whom died previous to the death of their Mother the said Mary McGehee deceased -
And Declarants further say that their Father the said Edward McGehee could not write, and that Declarants never knew of the existence of any Records of the marriage of their said father

Acid Mucin, Either public, or private, _____
Declarants further say, that their Mother the said Mary made some effort to obtain a pension, a short time previous to her death; But - as declarants were informed - there being no Record of the marriage, or marriage certificate of the said Father & Mother, to be found, the claim was dropped —————
Subscribed and sworn to { Catharine McMurdy in open court on this day { Mary Deville Gas- and gran above mentioned }
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court—
W. P. Nugent Clerk

Family Records
Births. Edward M c Gorky and Mary M c Gorky — My Daughter, Jane M c Gorky was born 1788, December 17 th My Daughter, Ann M c Gorky was born 1791, April 1 st My Daughter, Catherine M c Gorky was born 1793, April 14 th My Daughter, Rosannah M c Gorky, was born 1799, Sept. 21 st My Son, William M c Gorky was born 1801, October 16 th My Daughter, Mary Ann M c Gorky was born 1806 May 30 th My Son Edward M c Gorky was born 1809, March 11 th My Daughter Elizabeth M c Gorky was born 1811, Dec 30 th
Deaths.
William M c Gorky died in 1817, August the 4 th
Edward M c Gorky died Dec 1818, March 11 th
State of New York
City & County of Albany ss: Richard S. M c Mundy, a resident of the city of Albany in the County and State aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law, Deposes, that he is 31 years old, That he is one of the Sons of Catherine M c Mundy, of said city, That he is a grand son of Edward & Mary M c Gorky, late of said city of Albany both now deceased; And he further saith that he has no recollection of his grand father the said Edward M c Gorky - he having died before deponent's birth, but he has often heard his grandmother the said

Mary M c Goraghy. Say that her husband, the said Edward M c Goraghy served in the Revolutionary Army and received Bounty land, for his services, and he further saith, that his said Grand Mother, was about making an application for a pension some time previous to her death, which occurred in the year 1845, but not being able to find any records of her marriage, or marriage certificate, her claim was abandoned.
Deponent further saith that his Grand Mother the said Mary M c Goraghy, had a very large Bible which contains a record of the births of most of her children, the date of the death of one child, and deponent's Grandfather, from which the foregoing Record was taken - That the same is a true and literal copy of the original, as contained in said Bible, and that said Bible Record has existed from before this deponent's earliest recollection. And that said Bible is now, and has been, ever since the death of his said Grand Mother, in the possession of deponent's mother the said Catharine M c Murdy above named
Subscribed and sworn to Robt. S. M c Murdy
on this 9 th day of June AD
1855. before me I certify that I am acquainted with Robt. S. M c Murdy, above named, and that he is a credible witness
John J. Cole Commissioner of Deeds, Albany

State of New York City & County of Albany ss: I saw Mr Murdy, a resident of the city of Albany aforesaid, being duly sworn Depose & Saith, That he is 40 years old, that he is a Grand Son of Edward & Mary M c Gough late of said city of Albany both now deceased, and a son of Catharine M c Murdy of said city, and he further saith that he has examined the annexed affidavit of his Brother Robert D e McMurdy, and that the same is true in all respects, from his own personal knowledge - That the Family Record hereto annexed is a true and literal copy of the original Family Record as contained in the Family Bible of his Grand Mother the said Mary M c Gough deceased, and that the same has existed for more than Thirty years last past  Subscribed and sworn to on this 9 th day of June Isaac McMurdy A.D. 1855, before me, and I certify that the said Isaac McMurdy
State of New York, } ss: City and County of Albany, Clerk's Office.
I, Robert Harper, Clerk of the said City and County, and of the Courts of Record therein, do hereby CERTIFY, that  John Cole whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the annexed affidavit, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Albany, duly authorized to administer oaths for gene- ral purposes; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, this day of June 3 1855  R Harper Clerk.
to me signer John Cole Albany

State of New York City & County of Albany ss: I, Isaac McMurdy, a resident of the city of Albany aforesaid, being duly sworn Deposith & Saith, That he is 40, years old, that he is a Grand Son of Edward & Mary McGoughing late of said city of Albany both now deceased, And a son of Catharine McMurdy of said City, and he further saith that he has examined the annexed affidavit of his Brother Robert McMurdy, and that the same is true in all respects, from his own personal knowledge - That the Family Record here annexed is a true and literal copy of the original Family Record as contained in the Family Bible of his Grand Mother the said Mary McGoughing deceased, and that the same has existed for more than Thirty years last past
Subscribed and sworn
to on this 9 th day of June Isaac McMurdy A.D. 1855, before me, and
I certify that the said Isaac McMurdy the above named deponent is known to me to be a credible witness
John J. Cole, Commissioner of Deeds Albany

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21196
Mary McLaughlin widow of Edward McLaughlin Priv Rev. War
Act: March 30 June 17th
Index:—Vol. 14 Page 28
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 15299
Mary M c Soraghy dec d widow of Edwin New York
S. H. Marks June 1 1855
Feb 7 1838

Mary C. Sprague Edw. Dec 25 1843
Minot Esqr Commision of Pensions Washington D.C.

Mary Mc Gough - Edward - N.Y. - Oct 1843
J Minot Esq Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

New York (May) Rev Mary Mc c Goraghy, d o who was the widow of Edward Mc c Goraghy, also Mc c Garricke,
Her d o July 7, 1838. March 3 d 1843, June 17, 1844
1 year & 11 days period $41:22 1/2 per share
Co r March 4, 1836, Feb. Apr 21, 1845, who she d o —
Payable to Catharine Mc c Murdy, & Devillegan Mary Devillegan  Devillegan and child also to
Sam l H. Marks, Albany, N.Y.

Edward M c Grath b n 7 Feb y 1818 Mary M c Grath b n 21 April 1823 } Married 1787
Catharine M c Murdy - Mary Devillafu n and children.

Catherine de Grouchy and Mary Deurflieger, children
Feb 1835
Edward de Grouchy D r Mrs Mary de Grouchy 2? 1787
Edw d Magurra hee Edw d de Grouchy chs
Margaret de Grouchy Mrs Oliver
John VanKeps
Edw d Hunter
} Witney Ms
Cannot write yet knows how word should be spelled.

11766 New York A.
Mary McGoraghy decd, widow of Edward
who died on the of in the State of who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution time for 1 year & 11 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 41 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of June 1855 and sent to
Samuel H. Marks. Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Albany N.Y.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by G. J. Getty Clerk. Book A. Vol. 2 Page 73

Entered Aug 23/82
See Ten Books Roll
M 33
No 2.
Had not one year and 11 days - Sept. 3, 1783.

Albany June 14 th 1855.
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pension.
Sir:
Your letter of the 1 st June inst. relating to the Pension claim of the children of Mary W Gorzhy, was duly received. — The claimants make a supplemental declaration, in which they set forth, that they have always understood that their Father — Edward W Gorzhy — served some time in the Revolution, before he enlisted "for the war" — They also state to whom their said Father sold his Bounty bonds, and trace it as far as they are able — I have annexed to this Declaration, a certificate from the clerk of Onondaga Co., which fully corroborates their statement, & more fully explains the matter — which I doubt not, will be satisfactory upon that point — They further state, that no Record of their Father's mother's marriage was ever made, or does now exist, to their knowledge and belief — & explain that matter as fully as they are able to do — they also furnish a copy of their

Said Mother's Family Record, duly authenticated by two competent & credible witnesses —
The Comptroller of this State also furnishes a transcript of the Record , & two Documents , appearing on file in his office - showing a small amt. of Service of Edward McGoughly in 1781 - also his enlistment into the 1 st N. York Regt., on the 24 th Augt., 1782, which of course fixes the amt. of his service in the N.Y. line of the army, he having served to the end of the war - These certificates also show a great disre- pancy in the spelling of the name, but doubtless in every instance refer to the same man —
The remarks in your letter, in reference to the explanation of the the mode of spelling McGoughly name , by Mrs. Margaret McGoughly, (although I am persuaded it was unintentional), do her great injustice, as she is a lady of great strength, and perspicuity of intellect - although very ignorant , on which account she "cannot write her name" -
She is moreover the mother of some of the most respectable citizens of New York city —
I make these remarks in justice to her , & not with an expectation of changing your views of her capacity to judge of the "autography" of many —

I have not procured a cut of this Baptism, but can do so if required.
I find in the Church Books of the 1 st Presbyterian Church in this city, a record of the baptism of the 4 th child of "Edward M c Goraghy" and Mary M c Dermott - named "Rosanna" - the name of the Father and child, upon said Record, is spelled "M c Goraghy" -
I herewith enclose all of the papers above mentioned, together with 2 original Deeds executed to Edward M c Goraghy, by which you will discover a still greater discrepancy in the spelling of his name - one of which Deeds - the children say, was acknowledged before "Judge Wallace " - who bought their Father's land -
I am Sir
With Great respect Your Obedient Servt.
Sam l H. Marks.
The Deeds above mentioned were furnished me by Mrs. M c Murdy, one of the above named Delegates -
S. H. M c

James De Gremmer and Sarah his wife } D ed
To Edward McGarnick for
Dated 14 th May 1811 —
C x City & County of Albany Clerks Office
Recorded in Book D L of Deeds page 185. May 1. 1826 at 3 o'clock P.M.
not 27
L. A. W. L. V. K. Clerk
Received May 1 st 1826 at 3 o'clock P.M.

Printed by Websters and Skinner, at their Bookstore, in the White House, corner of State and Pearl-Street, Albany—where may be had, Mortgages, Leases, Bonds, Bills of Sale, Bills of Exchange, Abatements Bonds & Warrants, &c. &c. &c.
This Indenture
MADE the Fourteenth day of May — in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and Eighty — BETWEEN James DeYerman - of the City and County of Albany  Cauman and Sarah - his wife
of the first part, and Edward M. Garrison of the City and County aforesaid Librarian of the second part, WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of — Five dollars, money of account of the United States, to them in hand paid, by the said party — of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged; Have granted, bargained, sold, remised, released, aliened and confirmed; and by these presents, Do — grant, bargain, sell, remise, release, alien and confirm unto the said party — of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns for ever, ALL — that sixteen inches of ground in front on Chapple Street and three inches in Rear — now in the actual possession of the said party of the second part — situated in the City and County aforesaid
TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, of the said parties of the first part, either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargained premises with the said hereditaments and appurtenances. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the said sixteen inches of ground in front on Chapple Street and three inches in Rear to the said party — of the second part, his heirs and assigns, to the sole and only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said party — of the second part, his heirs and assigns for ever. And the said parties of the first part, for themselves their heirs, executors and administrators, Do — covenant, grant, bargain, promise and agree, to and with the said party — of the second part, his heirs and assigns, to WARRANT, and for ever to DEFEND the above bargained premises, and every part and parcel thereof, now being in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party — of the second part, against the said parties of the first part, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and against ALL and every other person or persons claiming or to claim the said premises, or any part thereof. IN WITNESS whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
James DeYerman Sarah DeYerman
SEALED AND DELIVERED, IN THE PRESENCE OF,
N.B. the word one on the fifth line from the top write on an Envelope before the Execution hereof — Francis Story

Be it Remembered that on the fourteenth day of May in the Year of Our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and Eight - Before me Benjamin Wallace one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Albany
Personally came James De Geyman and Sarah his wife and severally acknowledged the within instrument to be their free act and Voluntary act and deed - and that they respectively signed sealed and delivered the same bound for the uses and purposes therein mentioned - and the said Sarah - being by me examined separately - and apart from her said husband acknowledged that she executed the said instrument freely without any fear or compulsion of her said husband - and knowing the said James De Geyman - and Sarah his wife respectively and that they are the same persons described in and who executed the said instrument - and having examined the same and finding therein no inuendoes or stipulations other than those noticed by the witnesses as appears by a note thereof made - Do allow the same to be Recorded -
B. Wallace

Jacob Winstbury and Hannah his wife
Release
Edward M c Gorky
City & County of Albany Clerks Office Recordation Book 22 of Deeds page 186 May 1 1826 at 3 o'clock P.M.
Notary
L. A. L. B. Kellech Clerk
Received May 1 st 1826 at 3 o'clock P.M.

This Indenture
Made the Sixth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Two BETWEEN Jacob Nusburgh of the Town of Water Vliet and County of Albany Brickmaker and Hannah his Wife
of the first part, and Edward M'Gorhy of the same place Labourer of the second part, WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the SUM of Seventy five Dollars Lawful money of the State of New York to them in hand paid, at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged,
HAVE granted, bargained, sold, aliened, remised, released, conveyed, assured, enfeoffed and confirmed; AND by these presents, DO grant, bargain, sell, alien, remise, release, convey, assure, enfeoff and confirm, fully, freely and absolutely unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns for ever, ALL that certain lot of Ground Situate lying and being in the Town of Water Vliet and County of Albany. Bounded on the West by a Street in a Range with Barrack Street , on the South by a Lot of Ground conveyed by Jacob Nusburgh to James Deyarmine , on the East by a Lot of John Van Schaick now in the possession of John James , (and on the North by a Lot of Ground also now belonging to the said Jacob Nusburgh , Containing in front and rear thirty feet ,
TOGETHER with all and singular the appurtenances, privileges and advantages whatsoever unto the said above mentioned and described premises in any wise appertaining or belonging; and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; AND ALSO, all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand whatsoever, as well in law as in equity, of the said parties of the first part, of, in and to the same, or any part or parcel thereof, with the appurtenances. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted, bargained and described premises, with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, for their own proper use, benefit and behoof for ever. AND the said parties of the first part, for themselves their heirs, executors and administrators, DO covenant, promise, grant and agree, to and with the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, That they the said parties of the first part, at the time of sealing and delivery of these presents are lawfully seized in their own right, of, in and to the aforesaid described premises, and have in themselves good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell, convey and release the above said described land and premises, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, in manner aforesaid; AND ALSO, that he the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, shall and may from time to time and at all times, and for ever hereafter, peaceably and quietly have, hold, occupy, possess and enjoy the said hereby granted and bargained premises, with the appurtenances; AND ALSO, That the said parties of the first part, and their heirs, and all and every other person or persons whomsoever lawfully or equitably deriving any estate, right, title, dower, jointure or interest, of, in or to the herein before granted premises, by, from, under or in trust for him and them, shall at any time or times hereafter, upon the reasonable request of the said party of the second part, his heirs or assigns, and at the proper cost and charges in the law of the said party of the second part, his heirs or assigns, make, do, and execute, or cause or procure to be made, done and executed, all and every such further and other lawful and reasonable conveyances and assurances in the law, for the better and more effectually vesting and confirming the premises hereby intended to be granted, in and to the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns for ever, as by the said party of the second part, his heirs or assigns, or his or their counsel learned in the law, shall be reasonable devised, advised or required: AND the said parties of the first part, for themselves their heirs, executors and administrators, engage to WARRANT and by these presents for ever to DEFEND the above described and released premises, and every part and parcel thereof. IN WITNESS whereof, the said parties of the first part, have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered, In the Presence of
John Pearse
Jacob Nusburgh Hannah Nusburgh

State of New York ss.
On this second day of August one thousand eight hundred and ten came before me Jacob T. Burrough and Dannah his wife to me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the within Indenture of Release and acknowledged to have executed the same. And the said Dannah on a private examination by me separate and apart from her husband confessed to have executed the said Indenture without any fear, threat or compulsion of her said husband. I therefore allow it to be Received.
J. Danson Master in Chancery

[Edward] Brief in the case of Mary M c Goraghy, deceased, widow of Albany County and State of New York. acts July 7 th 1838, March 3 rd 1843, &c.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record evidence that Edward M c Goraghy, alias M c Gorricke, served one year and eleven days in the Line of New York. He was a war's man, and received land, for his services, from the United States and the State of New York. The identity of the party in behalf of whom the claim is set up, as his
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
widow, is clearly shown by old and respectable neighbors; and her marriage prior to 1794, is established by a certified copy of the Family Record. The evidence of death and survivorship is in accordance with the Regulations.
Name and residence of Agent
Jam s H. Mark, Albany, N.Y.
Examining Clerk.
Osborn M c G.

No 15299
Mary M c Goraghy dec d . Widow of Edward Albany Co, NY
July 7 1838
S t Marks Albany NY

State of New York
SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Albany May 3 rd 1855.
I certify that the original Return of Michael Connolly of the New York Continental Line of the Provisional Army, filed in this office, May 8: 1785, contains the name of Edward Maganahoe as a private in Capt. John C. Ten Broeck's Company in the First Regiment. — That 600 acres of land in township No. 9. were awarded to Edward M c Garrieha a private in the same company, and regiment — and that a patent for said 600 acres of land was issued to said Edward M c Garrieha, being Lot No. 36. in the township of Macclure (No. 9.) on the 7 th day of July 1790, which patent was assigned to Lieutenant Col. Van Dyke for Edward M c Garrieha. Judging from the books of this office the name spelled above in three different ways, was the name of one and the same man. The patent is recorded in Book No. 4. of Military Patents at page 207. In a list of the lots of township No. 9. Macclure, with the grants, the page and book of patent, and number of acres in the lots granted, the name Edward M c Garrieha is set down as the patentee of Lot No. 36. in said township.

while in an alphabetical list of the names contained in Connolly's Return, showing the number of acres granted to each person, Edward Waganaher, of the Eighth Company, in the first Regiment (Capt. John T. Brooks company) is stated to have received 600 acres of land.
H. H. Munson, Dep. Sec. of State.

Albany Aug th 10 th 1855,
To Minor Esqr Comm r of Pensions.
Sir, Your letter of the 4 th inst n in relation to the claim of Mary M c Goughly dec d act 7 th July 1838, was duly rec d - in which I am informed, that the 4 Months certificate Service of M c Goughly, was disallowed for want of Identity.
From a careful & thorough investigation of the subject I find that there was but one Edward M c Goughly, upon the Revolutionary records of New York, that he resided in Albany, and performed the service of 12 Months & upwards in the New York line, for which a pension is allowed.
The claimants in this case declare that they "have always understood that their father served in the Revolution sometimes before he enlisted for the war." This fact appears from the records. It also appears, that he signed the next due bill, for the said 4 Months Service, to Abn. Teneyck , who was a Lieut n in the Army, and a resident of this city, and

- That the said M c Goughy, in executing said assignment made his mark, the same as in every other instance where he signed his name. This circumstance corroborates the declaration of the claimants who stated that "he could not write". It seems to me very clear, from all these circumstances, that the man who performed the 12 Months Service in 1881, as certified by the Comptroller and the man who performed the 12 Months & 11 Days service in 1882 & 3, is one, and the same man - Edward, and John M c Goughy were the only persons of that name ever known in this city, excepting their children. & it is clear that the person who performed both terms of service above mentioned, was from this city - and Hon. Lynch, above named, was a resident of this city, & father in law to the Hon. Garret J. Lansing a former Member of Congress from this city District of the only Hon. Lynch upon the Rev. Records of N.Y. And certainly there is no discrepancy in the proofs, or in the statement of the claimants, to throw the least doubt upon the identity of M c Goughy, I am therefore

requested by Mrs McMurtry, & Mrs Dwelligan, - the claimants in this case, respectfully to call your attention again to this matter; as they feel confident, that their claim to the 11 mo service in question, is just, and ought to be allowed.
I am Sir,
With much respect
Your Obedt Servt.
Sam l V. Weeks

Albany October 1 st 1855.
J. Minton Esq Commr of Pensions.
Sir. I herewith enclose the affidavit of Thomas Oliver, as further evidence in support of the claim of the children of Mary M c Grath, decd. Widow of Edward, of New York. Act 7 th July 1838. to the 4 months service performed by the said Edward, in Col s Willets Reg t . in 1814.
This affidavit, although not specific as to the term of service performed, yet it strongly corroborates the allegation contained in the supplemental Declaration of the claimants, that "their father performed other service before his enlistment for the war " - and also corroborates the evidence furnished by the Comptroller of New York of the 4 months service in question - and I confidently trust it will be satisfactory - and conclusive of the claim. (Your early attention to this matter will greatly oblige
Your Obedient Servt. Sam l H. Mearns Ag t for claimants

Albany May 23 rd 1855
L. P. Waldo Esq Comm r of Pensions Sir,
Herewith enclose the Declaration of Catharine M c Murdy & Mary Duvillegar , the only surviving children of Edward and Mary M c Goraghy, late of the city of Albany deceased. — Made before the Albany Justice's Court, for the purpose of obtaining the Pension to which their Mother, Mary M c Goraghy was entitled under the acts of 7 th July 1838, 3 rd March 1843, & 17 th June 1844, on account of the services of their Father Edward M c Goraghy, in the Army of the Revolution — By reference to the certificate of the Secy. of State herewith enclosed, you will at once perceive that the name of "M c Goraghy" is spelled in a variety of ways, in Michael Connolly's return, of those who served in the N.Y. line of the army. And in no case is it therein spelled correctly,
Yet I concieve that there is no reasonable doubt, that "Edward M c Goraghy" was the man who performed the service therein specified. The fact that M c Goraghy could not write ,

in part accounts for the discrepancy in the spelling of the name, — Mrs Margaret Mc Goughy, widow of John Mc Goughy deceased, who is now a Pensioner of the U.S. under the act of 2 nd February 1848, makes an affidavit which accompanies these papers, in which she explains to some extent the discrepancy above mentioned.
John Mc Goughy the husband of the said Margaret, as you will discover was a Brother of "Edward Mc Goughy" the father of these Delegates.
I shall most respectfully submit this case upon the proofs herewith presented under a confident belief that they will be regarded by the Department as sufficient to establish the claim.
I am Sir,
With great respect
Your obedient Servt.,
Sam l H. Marks

A. Wany July 27. 1855. L. P. Waldo Esq Commission of Pensions
Sir, The Pension act issued to the children of Edward & Mary McGough deceased was duly recd.
They had anticipated an allowance for 17 months, seven & upwards, while it appears that the allowance is for some 5 months less. — I had supposed that those men who enlisted "for the war" & actually served to the end thereof were discharged after the Definitive Treaty was signed, on the 3 rd Sept r 1783. —
I am confident that cases have been allowed, where the service was computed from the time of enlistment to the 3 rd September 1783. — The claimants in this case are disappointed; and they request me to renew their application for the increased rate which they suppose they have a right to claim. — (over) —

You will confer a favor on those as well as myself, by explaining the reason of the short allowance in this case, and the rule of your department in regard to the "end of the war" as applicable to those who actually served to the end thereof in the line of the army — The claimants in this case, are worthy persons, and ask only what they are clearly and fairly entitled to — that they want —
I am Sir,
With the highest respect
Your Ob st Serv t
Sam l V. Harks
Acts 7 th July 1838, 3 rd March 1843 & 17 th June 1844 cert issued for past July inst. S.H.W.

State of New York } Albany County }
Albany Justice's Court ss: On this 8 th day of June A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and fiftyfive, personally appeared before the Justice's court, of the city of Albany in the State of New York, Catharine M c Mundy, and Mary Orville, residents of said city, who being duly sworn according to law, severally before me say
Onondaga County Clerk's Office Syracuse June 9, 1855
From an examination of the Records in this Office I find that Edward M c Garricke for services in Rev. war drew Lot 56 Marcellus. I also find that he conveyed the same (600 acres) May 29, 1795 by Deed to Brig Wallen, and that 400 acres was reconveyed by Wallen to M c Garricke. That on 19 th Oct 1795 M c Garricke conveyed by Deed this 400 acres to James Boyd - M c Garricke signs both of these Deeds with his X mark - The Lot in question passed into the hands of Peter W Gates, and in 1799 the Onondaga Commissioners confirmed the title in him - Such Records also show all subsequent Grantees deriving their title through Gates -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Official seal the day & year above Bernard Slevum Clerk
one who made a April last past, for out of Pension behind Mary M c Garricke late resident, under the 1843 & 17 th June services of their Father of said city deed state that they have frequently heard say that her Husband served in the before he enlisted at he thought he should be enlist - that they have always heard it remarked their Father, the said his love to Judge - time after the sale, son Peter Gates, made an effort to recover it,

State of New York } Albany County }
Albany Justice Court ss: On this 8 th day of June A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and fiftyfive, personally appeared before the Justice court, of the city of Albany in the State of New York, Catharine M c Mundy, and Mary Drivillyan, residents of said city, who being duly sworn according to law, severally before and say that they are the identical persons who made a declaration on the 30 th day of April last past, for the purpose of obtaining the sum of Pension which to have been due their Mother, Mary M c Goughly late of the said city of Albany deceased, under the acts of 7 th July 1838 - 3 rd March 1843 & 17 th June 1844, - on account of the services of their Father Edward M c Goughly formerly of said city deceased
They now severally declare that they have always understood, and frequently heard their Mother the said Mary, say that her Husband the said Edward M c Goughly served in the Revolution for some time before he enlisted for (during) the war - That he thought he might as well enlist, as he should be drafted if he did not enlist -
Declarants further say, that they have always understood, and frequently heard it remarked in their father's family, that their Father, the said Edward M c Goughly, sold his house to Judge Wallace - and that same time after the sale, one Peter Bates, made an effort to recover it,

And the matter was for a long time in controversy, but what the result was, Declarants cannot state — the "Land" above referred to, was his Bounty land mentioned in their Declaration of the 30 th April above mentioned — & was situate in the Town of Marcellus, Onondaga County N.Y. — and they further say that they cannot further trace said land —
Declarants further say, that their Mother made an effort some time previous to her death, to procure a pension, but not being able to find her Marriage certificate, for which she made diligent search, & which Declarants have often heard her say, she received from the Minister who married her — And after having caused a faithful examination of the Church Records in several of the churches of the city of Albany for a record of her said Marriage — but without success, she was obliged to abandon her claim — there being no person living to her knowledge, who witnessed the ceremony. — And these Declarants further say, that they never knew of the existence of any Record, either public, or private, of the Marriage of their said Father and Mother — nor do they believe that any such Record was ever made or does now exist — They further say, that their Mother, the said Mary McGeachie, purchased a large Bible in Numbers . Shortly after the death of her Husband, the said Edward McGeachie, which cost her $30. in which she caused a record to be made of her Father's family . — And also of the names, and births of all her children, excepting some who died in early infancy — That a copy of

Said Record here annexed, is a true, and literal copy thereof in all respects - And that said record has existed for more than thirty years last past, - That said Bible is now in the possession of Catharine McMurdy, one of these declarants, in whose possession it has been ever since the death of their said mother
Catharine McMurdy
Mary Grevillegan
Witness Alonzo B. Voorhies, David Rufus & Henry P. Nugent Justices of the said Albany Justices Court and the seal or signature of the Clerk of said Court hereunto affixed. By the court. H. P. Nugent Clerk

Chilburn of Edward & Mary McFarland

State of New-York,  COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, June 14. 1855.
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz:
   NAMES. No. of BOOK. NO. OF CERTIFICATE. DATE. £ S. D. RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.     Edward Garshie Private 2 5.153 Dec 1. 1781 7 16 5 Capt. Joseph Harrison Lt Col. Marinus Willot                                                                                                     
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct.
W. D. Haswell Clerk.
Philip Schuyler Comptroller.

Edward Mc Gurfey
"Albany June 24 1784"
I Edward Mc Gurfey do of my owne free will And Accord assign over to W m Willson or Assigns or order All the Wages Due to me from the state of New York for my service for four months in the year 1781 in Col o Willits Reg t . of Levies it Being for value Rec d "
Yr. W m "W m Morris" "Edward my X Mc Gurfey" "J. Pettit." Marks
Edward Mc Gurfey A.Mc 1784.
(Endorsement thereon as follows)
For value Rec d pay the within — Abraham tanick or order W m Willson
"Received New York 10 th July, 1784 of Col o Marinus Willitt the sum of seven pounds sixteen shillings & six pence on the within order"
£7. 16s. 6d.
"Abr. Ten Eycke"
State of New York } Comptroller's office }
Albany June 14, 1855.
I certify that the above is a true copy of an original paper remaining in this office, that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said original and of the several endorsements made thereon except an unimportant one of some twelve words which cannot be read to make sense —
H. D. Washburne
Philip H. Schuyler Comptroller

"These Certifies that Lieut Ephraim Snow has enlisted & delivered Edw d Mc Gurehy an able bodied Man to serve in the 1 st N York Regiment now in the service of the United States of America for during the present war."
"Pompton Plains 24 th Aug t 1782"
"(Com d V Dyck Lt. Colo."
"This may certify that Edw d M c Gurehy enlisted in the 1 st N. York Reg t and were an able bodied Man."
"Op m Snow Lt. 1 st N. York Reg t ."
"Whereas Lieut Eph m Snow did on the Twenty third of August One thousand seven hundred & Eighty two Engage and deliver me to serve during War in the first Regiment of Infantry raised under the direction of the State of New York and now serving in the Army of the United States of America Commanded by Colo. Com d Van Dyck, I therefore in Consideration of the sum of Eight Pounds in specie paid to me by the said Ephraim Snow as a bounty for my so engaging, Do Transfer to the said Ephraim Snow his heirs and assigns all my right forever to the Bounty of six hundred acres of unappro- priated Lands granted by the said State, as witness My hand & seal this twenty third of August One thousand seven hundred and Eighty two."
"Witness { In o Fondey Ensign { B t Wilson Ensign { David Chatfield "
"Edward Mc Gurehy" his mark.
by Sunday Nov 8/82

"Know all men that I, Ephraim Snow for the consideration of Twenty five dollars to me paid by Melaneton Smith (by the hand of Israel Smith) do by these presents grant and convey all my right and title to the lands within mentioned to the said Melaneton Smith.
Witness my hand at Verplank's Point, this 25 day September 1782."
"Witness, Israel Smith"
"Ephm Snow"
"J. Gregg"
"Orange County ss. Be it knowne that on the 24 th day of March 1783 came before me Elihu Marvin one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for sd e County, Robert Wilson one of the signing Witnesses, who being duly sworn saith that he saw the within named Edward McGorhy sign seal & deliver the within written Instrument as his voluntary act & deed for the uses therein mentioned and that he signed the same as a witness & saw David Chatfield sign as witness. I having perused the same finde no arazure or interlineation therein do allow it to be filed in the Survayor General's Office"
"Elihu Marvin"
State of New York Comptroller's Office I, James M c Cook Comptroller of the State of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of original papers remaining in this Office, that the same are correct transcripts therefrom and of the whole of said originals, that the paper on which the three last above instruments were written

is annexed by wafers to the paper on which are written the two instruments first above set forth, the latter two being certificates of Lt. Col. Van Dyke and Lt. Snow relating to the enlistment of Edward M c Gurchy.
Albany June 14, 1855
O. D. H. Russell Clk.
Philip H. Cheever Dep. Comptroller

State of New York City & County of Albany ss: Thomas Oliver, resident of the city of Albany aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law, Deposeth and Saith that he is the identical Thomas Oliver, who made an affidavit on the 18 th day of May last, in support of the Pension Claims of the children of Edward and Mary McFarlane deceased. He now saith, that he (deponent) and the said Edward McFarlane was employed on the State Capitol in said city, while building in the years 1808, and 1809. And that while laboring together, and at other times, they (deponent & the said Edward) were in the habit of conversing about the Revolutionary war; and that said Edward frequently spoke of his services in said war; and deponent distinctly remembers hearing the said Edward say that he served under  two Enlistments , and that his last enlistment was for the war, in the line of the Army.  Sworn to and subscribed on this 3 rd day of October A.D. 1855, before me John Fleece Commissioner of Deeds  Thomas Oliver
I certify that I am well acquainted with Thomas Oliver at that time, and in the claim.
State of New York, } ss: City and County of Albany, Clerk's Office, }
I, Robert Harper, Clerk of the said City and County, and of the Courts of Record therein, do hereby CERTIFY, that John Fleece whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the annexed affidavit, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City of Albany, duly authorized to administer oaths for gene- ral purposes; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this 4 th day of October 1855
Robert Harper Clerk.

State of New York City & County of Albany ss: Thomas Oliver, a resident of the city of Albany aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law, deponeth and saith that he is the identical Thomas Oliver, who made an affidavit on the 16 th day of May last, in support of the Pension Claim of the children of Edward and Mary McFarland deceased.
He now saith, that he (deponent) and the said Edward McFarland were employed on the State Capitol in said city, while building in the years 1808, and 1809. And that while laboring together, and at other times, they (deponent & the said Edward) were in the habit of conversing about the Revolutionary war; and that said Edward frequently spoke of his services in said war; and deponent distinctly remembers hearing the said Edward say that he served under two  Englishmen , and that his last enlistment was for the war, in the line of the Army. Sworn to and subscribed on this 3 rd day of October A.D. 1855. before me, John F. Cole Comm. of Deeds
Thomas Oliver
I certify that I am well acquainted with Thomas Oliver, the above named deponent, and that his statements are entitled to full credit, and I further certify that I have no interest in the claim to which said affidavit relates. John F. Cole Comm. of Deeds Albany