Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1435, for Benjamin Johnston, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (comm.)
Johnston, Benjamin Johnson
W. 1435-
B.L.Wt. 26.781-160-55
Clarissa
CONTENTS

11.63 i
New York
Benjamin Johnson of Broome in the State of N York who was an Artificer in the Compy — commanded by Captain. Faxon of the Regt. commanded by Col Mason — in the Connecticut line for 12 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 72. Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of June 1833 — and sent to George Peabody Binghampton Broome Co N York
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. $144 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 st Sep 1833. . . 36
$180
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book C. Vol.
George Taylor Clerk, 4 Page 22

Increase
No.
2344
New York
Clarissa Johnston widow of Benjamin Johnson Johnston who served in the Revolutionary war, as an Artificer Ct Line
Canandaigua agency.
Rate 96 Dollars cents per annum.
Commencing July 27 th 1868.
Decret payments made since
Certificate dated January 10 th 1870 and sent to Wm B. Edwards
List
"Broome Co" N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 19 Vol. 96
July 27 th 1868
Anderson

Cir. C. Babcock Oct 8/55
63.298 Act. Mar. 3/55 Apt 12/55.
Clarissa Johnson, wid of Benjamin Johnson, artificer
Revolutionary Pension under act 7th Jan. 1832 Widow has been pensioned under Act 3 rd Feb. 1853
Boston MS. Feb 53-2374
W. 160 Act May 19/56 BOK
Q
Christie Babcock McGrawville N.Y.
Vol 1. page 83.

24.616.
Benjamin Johnson Broome Co New York
George Park Agent Binghamton Broome Co New York

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 Benjamin Johnson Brosme 60 New York.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Win 1777 1 " " Artillery Officer Gen Knox Col. Mason Maj. Dyer Col. Faxon 77 years Colchester Conn. Witness John Johnson  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr. Bell no Roll

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.
A. B.
[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) _____, who has 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 days 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, (l) 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, of his 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 , 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.
[k] 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 note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Joseph Rowen

Benjamin Johnson's Declaration
N.Y.
N.Y. 24/8/18
Geo. Park Agent Binghamton N.Y.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Broome COUNTY,
On this 28 th day of November 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting, Benjamin Johnson a resident of Triangle in the County of Broome and State of New York, aged 77 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 Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He Enlisted into the service of the United States at Colechester in the State of Connecticut in the winter of 1777 (The month he cannot recollect) under Capt. Faxon and for the term of One year as a Volunteer, he was ordered to the Military Laboratory at Springfield Massachusetts, where he performed as an artificer during the full period of his enlistment in manufacturing Arms and Military utensils for the American Army His officers were Capt. Faxon - Major Ayres - Col. Mason and Gen. Knox - he was at the expiration of his term of Enlistment, discharged at Springfield aforesaid by verbal orders of Capt. Faxon - The applicant further declares that he held no Commission - he has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service excepting that of John Johnson whose affidavit is herewith exhibited - There is no Clergyman residing near the applicant to whom he is known and the applicant therefor names

Oliver Wheaton Mason Whiting Esq. of Binghamton and David Ingersoll of Barker  Scarsdale , both of said County to whom he is known in his present neighborhood who can testify as to his character for veracity and their be- lief of his services as a soldier of the revolution He was born in the year 1755 Apr. 16. at Chatham Hartford County Connecticut, as appears by a family Record in his possession - Since the Revolutionary War and at the close of the same he resided at Chatham aforesaid - Thence to Dutchess County State of N. York where he resided 2 years - Thence to Schoharie N.Y. 10 years - Thence to Little Boome Co. N.Y. being that part of Lisle now called Triangle 22 years -
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.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Oliver Wheaton B. Marvin Clerk Bangs Johnston We, Mason Whiting  a Clergyman, residing in the Village of Binghamton and David Ingersoll residing in Barker  Scarsdale Boome Co hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Benjamin Johnson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 77 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.
Oliver Wheaton B. Marvin Clerk David Ingersoll
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 Mason Whiting Oliver Wheaton Esq. who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the Village of Binghamton Barker, - and that David Ingersoll who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Barker Boome Co. and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. I, Barzillai Marvin Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Boome N.Y. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Benjamin Johnson for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 28 day of November 1832.
The words "Mason Whiting Esq. of" "Triangle" and "Village of Binghamton" inserted & "Oliver Wheaton" interlined before execution.
B. Marvin Clerk

State of New York, COUNTY OF Cortland
On this 19 th day of July A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned  Surrogates Court within and for the county and state aforesaid Clarissa Johnson aged (78) seventy Eight years, a resident of the town of Triangh in the county of Broom and state of New York who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress approved the 3d day of February, 1853:
Who says that she is the widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased, who was an Artificer in the war of the Revolution, and was pensioned under the act of 7 th June 1832 at the rate of $ 72, per annum, and was paid at the Albany N.Y. agency. She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Johnson on the day of February 1832 in the town of Triangh in the county of Broom in the state of New York and that her name before her said marriage was Clarissa Perryn and that she was was married by one George Wheeler who acted as Justice of the peace, that there is neither private or public record of her said marriage with the said Benjamin Johnson within her knowledge. She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Johnson died in the town of Lisle in the county of Broom and state of New York on the 11 th day of September 1836 (eighteen hundred and thirty six)
She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension.
Lewis Kingsley her Jane Royce  Clarissa Johnson Charles Babcock mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Lewis Kingsley, Cortland County Surrogate
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, is consequence of the infirmities of old age; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
State of New-York, } ss. CORTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, RUFUS A. REED , Clerk of said County, Do Certify,
That Lewis Kingsley Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE , in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said JUSTICE , and verily believe the signature to the Jurat thereof, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 20 th day of July 1853.
Rufus A. Reed CLERK.

State of New York, COUNTY OF Cortland
On this 19 th day of July A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned Surrogate Court within and for the county and state aforesaid Clarissa Johnson aged (78) seventy Eight years, a resident of the town of Triangh in the county of Broon and state of New York who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress approved the 3d day of February, 1853:
Who says that she is the widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased, who was an Artificer in the war of the Revolution, and was pensioned under the act of 7 th June 1832 at the rate of $ 72, per annum, and was paid at the Albany NY agency.
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Johnson on the day of February 1832 in the town of Triangh in the county of Broon in the state of New York and that her name before her said marriage was Clarissa Perryn and that she was was married by one George Wheeler who acted as Justice of the peace, that there is neither private or public record of her said marriage with the said Benjamin Johnson within her knowledge
She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Johnson died in the town of Lisle in the county of Broon and state of New York on the 11 th day of September 1836 (eighteen hundred and thirty six)
She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension.
Lewis Kingsley her Jane Roy  Clarissa Johnson Chester Babcock mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Lewis Kingsley, Cortland County Surrogate
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, is consequence of the infirmities of old age; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Lewis Kingsley, Cortland County Surrogate.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF of July 1853.
Messrs C. & H.

63298
Clarissa Johnson widow of Benjamin Johnson Bounty Land claim
Chester Babcock Agent McGrawville Cortland Co N.Y.

State of New York } ss. County of Broome }
On this 20 day of March A. D., 1855, personally appeared before me J. E. Wentz a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Clarissa Johnson aged 80 years, a Resident of Triangle in the County of Broome and State of New York Who being duly sworn, according to law, de- clares that she is the widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased, who was a n Artificer in the War of the Revolution, and was Pensioned under the act 7th June 1832 at the rate of $ 72 per annum, and that she has been Pensioned under the act of February 3 1833 at the rate of $ 72 per annum, as the widow of the said Benjamin Johnson deceased.
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Johnson in Triangle in the County of Broome and State of New York on the day of February 1832 She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Johnson died in Lisle in the County of Broome and State of New York on the 11th day of September 1836 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled un- der the act of March 3rd 1855.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before me.
J. E. Wentz Justice
Clarissa her Johnson Mark X her Mark
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. BROOME COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, ERASMUS D. ROBINSON, Clerk of the County of Broome, Do HEREBY CERTIFY, That J. E. Wentz Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County of Broome, duly elected and sworn, and authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace, and verily be- lieve that his signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is gen- uine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged in conformity with the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County the 6, day of April A. D. 1855.
E. D. Robinson CLERK.

State of New York } ss. County of Broome }
On this 20 day of March A. D., 1855, personally appeared before me J. E. Wirtz a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Clarissa Johnson aged 80 years, a Resident of Triangle in the County of Broome and State of New York Who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased, who was an Artificer in the War of the Revolution, and was Pensioned under the act 7th June 1832 at the rate of $ 72 per annum, and that she has been Pensioned under the act of February 3 1853 at the rate of $ 72 per annum, as the widow of the said Benjamin Johnson deceased.
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Johnson in Triangle in the County of Broome and State of New York on the day of February 1832 She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Johnson died in Lisle in the County of Broome and State of New York on the 11th day of September 1836 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3rd 1855.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, before me. J. E. Wirtz Justice of the Peace Clarissa Johnson Mark X her mark
We Benjamin Hodges and Laura Hodges, residents of Triangle the State of New York upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Clarissa Johnson 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.
Benjamin Hodges Laura Hodges
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.
J. E. Wirtz Justice of the Peace

I certify that the within named Clarissa Johnson from age and infirmity is unable to write her name J. C. Wirtz Justice.
63296
Clarissa Johnson Widow of Benjamin Johnson Bounty Land claim
Chester Babcock Agent McElyaville Coniland B N.Y.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
W.F. 14 35
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Benjamin Johnston a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Winter 1777 1 year Artillery Faxon Mason   and was stationed in the military laboratory at Springfield Mass manufacturing arms and military utensils for the Army  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hartford Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 28 1832. His el. was el.
Residence at date of application, Triangle Broome Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, b. Apr. 16 1755 at Chatham, Hartford Co. Conn.
Remarks: He was at Triangle N.Y. Feb. 1832 Clarissa Perry. She was allowed pension on an application executed July 19, 1853 while a resident of Triangle N.Y. aged 72 years. * He died at Gile N.Y. Sept. 11, 1836.
Very respectfully,
brother John
Commissioner.

Mil. Hist. & J. O. Barnes Bldg. Albany, N.Y. (M.C.) 1913 Jan 23 Hist. to Mrs. L. Polhemus. V.I.M. 1918 July 25 Hist. to Harriet B. Johnson. 1927-May 5-Photo of 11 pages mailed to Mrs. Mary H. Ferris-See receipt payment etc. in claim of Abn. Johnson - A. 21481 - MM 115
Reuben
WIDOW, &c.
May 1/95 Mould
File No. 1435
Olenissa Johnston Widow Johnson 
Benjamin Johnston Artificer B.W. Johnson 
Act Feb 3, 1853.
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 376
[Arrangement of 1870.]

26.781
} Mrs. Anns

No 1029. Olaua Johnson widow of John N. York.
Set to. H. Lumpkin. June 11/53
Act H. Heby 8/53

No 30000 Aug 9. 15, 1853.
Appl. of Eliza Johnson, widow of Benjamin. Artificer Brooklyn,
14635 N. Y. Appr 72
Ga 3 rd Feb. 1853. $72. 00 Per An. Com Feb: 3 rd 1853 Rev.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Pension Office Official Seal
Chester Barcock M c Granville N. Y.

Clarissa Johnson (wid) with Benjamin Johnson Revolutionary Pension act 3 Feb 1853 New York admitted file
Defunct 1853

2374 New York Clarissa Dorr widow of Benjamin who served in the war, as a Artif.
Inscribed on the Roll 72. Dollars
Cents per annum, to comm. the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of October 1853. and sent to
Chester Babcock McGrawville N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 76 Vol. A
Off.
(1832)

State of New York } County of Broome } ss
On this 2 d day of August 1853 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Clarissa Johnson aged seventy four years, a resident of Lisle in the County of Broome and State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is well acquainted with Clarissa Johnson of the Town of Triangle in said Broome County, and knows her to be the widow of Benjamin Johnson, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and who died in the year 1836. Deponent says that she knew of the Marriage of Benjamin Johnson and Clarissa Peryn, and that they were married in the Town of Triangle in said County aforesaid, some time in the forepart of the Month of February A D 1832 that they were at this deponents house on the day of their Marriage. - She further says that Benjamin Johnson, and this deponents husband, (John Johnson) were brothers, and that she can recollect of the date of their Marriage - from the event of the death of her husband, which took place some over two years after the Marriage of Benjamin Johnson and Clarissa who was then Clarissa Peryn, and that the said Clarissa Johnson is still the Widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased, and has ever since his death remained his Widow, and is now a resident of the town of Triangle in the County and State above named
Subscribed and sworn to before } Clarissa V Johnson me the day and year above } mark written A D Freeman Justice of the Peace
A D Freeman Witness
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is personally known to me, and that her statement above can be relied upon as being true, that she is a person of truth and veracity - A D Freeman Justice of the Peace

I, ERASMUS D. ROBINSON, Clerk of the County of Broome, Do HEREBY CERTIFY, That A. D. Bruman Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknow- ledgment of the annexed Instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County of Broome, duly elect- ed and sworn, and authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that his signature to the said Cer- tificate of proof or acknowledgment, is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged in conformity with the laws of the State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County the 5 day of August A. D. 185 3 . E. D. Robinson CLERK.

State of New York, } Broom COUNTY. }
On this 24 day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, John Page aged Eighty years, a resident of Triangle in the county of Broom and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he was personally acquainted with Benjamin Johnson, who was a pensioner of the United States, and died about the year 1836. Deponent further says that he is personally acquainted with Clarissa Johnson, who is the widow of the above named Benjamin Johnson, that she resides with this deponent in the Town of Lester Triangle, County and State aforesaid, and that she still remains the widow of the above named Benjamin Johnson
John Page
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
M. S. Rogers
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
M. S. Rogers

State of New York, Broom COUNTY.
On this 24 th day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, John Mitchell aged fifty eight years, a resident of Lisle in the county of Broom and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
that he was personally acquainted with Benjamin Johnson of the Town of Lisle in said County who was a pennsioner of the United States, and also acquainted with his wife Clarissa Johnson who is now his widow. That this deponent can well recollect when the said Benjamin Johnson died, and that he died on the 11 th day of September 1836. Deponent can recollect from the circumstance that he made his Coffin, and on the next day after his death he made a charge upon his book, for said Coffin and on referring to said account he finds that the charge was made on the 12 th day of Septem- ber 1836. Deponent further says that the said Benjamin Johnson died in the Town afor- esaid, and at his death he left the above named Clarissa Johnson his Widow and that she still remains his Widow and now resides in the Town of Triangle in said County of Broom.
John Mitchell
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
M. S. Rogers
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
M. S. Rogers

State of New York County of Broome } ss
On this 1 day of August 1853 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Sally Ashley aged 53 years a resident of Triangle in the County of Broome and State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that she is well acquainted with Clarissa Johnson of said Town of Triangle who is the widow of Benjamin Johnson who was a Revolution- ary pensioner, that this deponent was present and witnessed the marriage ceremony at the time when the said Benja- min Johnson and Clarissa who was then Clarissa Beryn were lawfully joined in marriage and that they were married at John Johnson's house in the Town of Triangle in the County of Broome New York in the Month of February A.D. 1832, and that Benjamin Johnson is now dead and at his death he left Clarissa Johnson his widow who has ever since remained his widow
Sworn and subscribed the } Sally Ashley day and year above written } before me
M. S. Rogers Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness
STATE OF NEW YORK, } BROOME COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE. } ss.
I, ERASMUS D. ROBINSON, Clerk of the County of Broome, Do HEREBY CERTIFY, That M. S. Rogers Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowl- edgment of the annexed Instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County of Broome, duly elect- ed and sworn, and authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that his signature to the said Cer- tificate of proof or acknowledgment, is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged in conformity with the laws of the State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County the 5 day of August A. D. 1853. E. D. Robinson CLERK.

State of New York County of Broome } ss
On this 1 day of August 1853 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Sally Ashley aged 53 years a resident of Triangle in the County of Broome and State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that she is well aqua- inted with Clarissa Johnson of said Town of Triangle who is the widow of Benjamin Johnson who was a Revolution- ary pensioner, that this deponent was present and Witnessed the marriage ceremony at the time when the said Benja- min Johnson and Clarissa who was then Clarissa Pryn were lawfully joined in Marriage and that they were Married at John Johnson's house in the Town of Triangle in the County of Broome New York in the Month of February A.D. 1832, and that Benjamin Johnson is now dead and at his death he left Clarissa Johnson his Widow who has ever since remained his Widow
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year above written } before me
Sally Ashley
N. S. Rogers Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness
N. S. Rogers Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. BROOME COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE.
I, ERASMUS D. ROBINSON , HEREBY CERTIFY, That N.S.R. whose name is subscribed to the Certifica- edgment of the annexed Instrument, and there- at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, the Peace, in and for the said County of Broome, duly ed and sworn, and authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that his signature to the said Cer- tificate of proof or acknowledgment, is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged in conformity with the laws of the State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County the 5 day of August A. D. 1853. E. D. Robinson CLERK.

Broom County ss
John Johnson of the Town of Lisle in said County being duly sworn upon the and saith that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Johnson during the Revolutionary War that this deponent and the said Benjamin Johnson both lived in the County of Hanford State of Connecticut and both lived in the same neighborhood that this deponent was knowing to the said Benjamin was was about a year and it was generally reported and believed that the said Benj. Johnson had entered and served in the Laboratory at Springfield in Massachusetts and this deponent knows that the said Benjamin came home once or twice and returned again that it was generally believed at the time that the said Benjamin did enter into the Laboratory for one year and some that length of time and this deponent has no doubt but but is well and does fully believe the said Benjamin did render the services above stated
Subscribed and sworn before me at Lisle this 26 day of Nov 1832
John N. [unclear]
J. M. [unclear] Justice of the Peace
State of New York
Broom County ss
I, D. Marvin Clerk of the county of Broom do certify that Thomas Whitney Esquire before whom the foregoing Affidavit purports to have been taken was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for this county. Also I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe the signature of Th. Whitney is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10. day of December 1832
D. Marvin Clerk

Broome County N
This may certify that I am well acquainted with the within John Johnson and have been for a number of years that his statements are entitled to full credit
Side 26 Nov 1832
J. M. Williams

State of New York } County of Broome } ss
On this 31 st day of December
Cant Officer At 1869 personally appeared before me Joseph M. Johnson Applicant County Clerk of said County of Broome Clarissa Johnson who being duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of Section 13 th of an act of Congress relating to pensions approved July 27, 1868 that the person on account of whose death pension was granted was Benjamin Johnson who was a Artificer in the Revolutionary war. That the Pension Certificate bearing date October tenth 1858 is herewith returned
Service Pension Certificate
remained And deponent further says that she has never married again since the death of her said husband the said Benjamin Johnson but remains his widow and
agent
that she appoints William B. Edwards of Lisle Broome County New York her Attorney to prosecute
residence
the above claim and that her residence is Triangle
Post office Broome County New York and that her Post Office
address is Lisle Broome County State of New York
to witness mark Ado Freeman
Clarissa his Johnson mark
A. Hodges
Identifying Witness
Also personally appeared Albert D. Freeman residing at Lisle Broome County New York and Alexander Hodges residing in Triangle Broome County New York present
credibility present
whom I know and certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being duly sworn say they are present

and saw Clarissa Johnson the claimant make her mark to the foregoing declaration that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim A. D. Freeman A. G. Dugle
Sworn and subscribed before me this 31 st day of December 1869 and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration and statements were fully made known and explained to the affiant and witness and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim J. M. Johnson Clerk of Broome County Just contents made known

Payment to be made at Albany by Thomas W. Olcott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 76 Vol. A
G. T. Getty Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 3, 1853,
Clarissa Johnson widow of Benjamin Johnson who was a Artificer in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Seventy two dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this tenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty three -
W. L. C. Ward Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

Increase W Brief in the Case of Clarissa Johnson Widow of Benjamin Johnson Artificer Rev War. Lisle Broome County and State of New York Act 2 Sec Feb 3. 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE, See Act 13 th Sec July 27. 1865.
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A pension on the roll of New York at $72.00 per ann. She returns her certificate and applies for increase under 13 th Sec Act July 27. 1865.
Identify a Continued Widowhood Therein.
Admitted Jan 5. 1870 to pension at $96.00 per ann. to commence July 27. 1865 deducting pay in lieu.
Name and residence of Agent.
Wm B. Edwards. Lisle Broome Co New York.
W. B. Trask Examining Clerk.
EL

Brief in the case of Clarissa Johnson, Widow of Benjamin Broon County and State of N.Y. act 3 rd Feby. 1853.
Claim, ("original," for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832. Married previous by Sally Ashley. Clarissa Johnson of said County, who were present at the marriage —
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Chester Babcock Esq. Mr. Grawille.
Name and residence of Agent
N.Y.
J. B. Norton. Examining Clerk.

M c Grawville August 10 th 1853
Hon L P Waldo Sir
Enclosed is the application of Clarissa Johnson of Broome County New York for a Pension under the act of Feb 8 th 1853, when her claim is acted upon please report to me the result
Yours respectfully Chester Babcock M c Grawville Cortland Co New York

MRS. L. POLHEMUS
93 MT. VERNON AVE.
DETROIT, MICH.
Beresford, So. Dak.
Route #2. 1/17-1913
Dept of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
I am conducting a genealogical research and would like whatever data you can furnish concerning Benjamin Johnson, who was a soldier in the Rev. War from Conn. I am informed he enlisted from New Haven, but it might have been Chatham.
The one I wish to find was a company Blacksmith.

Have you any Pension record of him? and may I have a copy? I will fully appreciate your reply.
Very Sincerely Yours,
Mrs. L. Polhemus

H. L. PALMER, President. WILLARD MERRILL, Vice-President. WM. P. McLAREN, 2d Vice-President.
GENERAL AGENCY OF THE
J. W. SKINNER, Secretary. C. A. LOVELAND, Actuary. L. McKNIGHT, M. D., Medical Director.
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF MILWAUKEE, WIS.
BARNES & NEARING, General Agents.
Tweddle Building.
Albany, N. Y. April 15th, 1895.
Mr. William Lochren, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you be kind enough to furnish me with a statement of the military history of Benjamin Johnson a soldier of the Revolutionary War. He was a pensioner and lived for many years in Lisle, Broome County, N. Y., and died there. I think he served in the Connecticut Militia.
Very truly,
J. O. Barnes

Rev Sec
Berkshire, Hoosac Co. N. Y. July 17, 1918
Pension Office
Will you kindly give me the war record of Benjamin Johnson who served in the War of the Revolution. He was born at Chatham, Conn. in 1755 and died at Lisle N. Y. in 1836. Please give the Book, the Title and Page where it is recorded.
He was my great grandfather and I wish to know as a Daughter of the Revolution, to establish my claim. He was stationed at Springfield, Mass. as artificer.
Truly yours,
(Miss) Harriet B. Johnson,

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
14647
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
Handwritten initials
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
April 27, 1927 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostat copies of 11 pages from the Rev. War pension claim, S. 1435, Benj. Johnston
No. of copies 1 of each page Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see A. E. Wilson Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Handwritten OK
Approved:
Handwritten signature: A. E. Lamborn
Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Handwritten signature: W. Wilson
Chief of Branch or Division.
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
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