Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 27,515, for Robert Martin, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Martin, Robert Crum, Annatje or Ann.
H. 27,5-15- B.L.Wt. 12718-160-55.
CONTENTS
(Former widow)
Widow's second husband, Elias Crum, also served in the Revolution, New York, R. 2548.

100117 Act March 3/55 Apr. 20/11
Ann ah Crum Widow of Elias Crum & Robert Martin pr-
Revolutionary War Crum Was a Pensioner Claimant It is a Pensioner for services rendered by Martin Albany Agency N.Y.
Private ————— D. M. Briggs
8612 48-5667
M. L. ... As. 16 Dec 7 1855
M.W.
A. A. Van Horn Fonda N.Y.
Vol M.1. page 8.

Atty Claimant May 3/34
5677
New York Albany
on Anna Hannah Crum widow of Robert Martin NY who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of May 1831 and sent to
S. Godwin Esq. Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensions under act February 2, 1818, Pa Vol. 1, p. 1

13325 1838
In the matter of the application of Annatje Cuum former widow of Robert Martin.
Declaration
under acts of July 1838 & January 1847.
(No 1.)
G. H. Heid Folz
1 A. 7
St. Louis, Mo. March 17th 1847
Before me, the undersigned authority
Cur of St. Louis, Mo. D. of Adams, Mo. St. Louis, Mo.

County of Fulton, State of New York
On this eighteenth day of January 1847 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of the Fulton aforesaid, in open Court, before the Judges of said Court Annatje, (or Anna) Crum — a Resident of the town of Johnstown in the County of Fulton aforesaid aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled an act for granting half pay & pensions to certain widows: That she was formerly the widow of Robert Martin who served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution in manner & for the periods set forth herein, and in the proofs and documents accompanying this Declaration. She this declarant did not become acquainted with said Robert Martin until about a year after the said war closed or in the year 1784; & consequently she has no personal knowledge of his revolutionary services. She remembers only a few particulars which she heard her said husband relate previous to his death. He resided with his father & brother Philip in what is now called the town of Mohawk. She never knew or heard of any other family by the name of "Martin" except that of her said husband's, whose father's name was Alexander & who had three sons Robert, Philip & Alexander. The said Robert in said war was engaged in an expedition with a small Detachment of men, to destroy the boats of the enemy at a place called Sacandaga , on which occasion the whole Detachment were taken prisoners & remained in captivity for several months. She remembers also hearing him say, that he served under Captain Bowman of the militia, but she cannot say how long nor in what years, and also under Captain Breadbick, and Captain Putnam. She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Martin — on the third — day of January in the year seventeen hundred & Eighty-six — that her husband the aforesaid Robert Martin — died in the month of day of July 1798 — that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred & ninety four, viz at the time above stated. She further saith that she remained the widow of said Robert Martin until the fall of the year 1803, when she was married to Elias Crum — That her second & last husband

the said Elias Crum died on the 18 th day of February in the year 1841, and that since the decease of the said Elias Crum, she has remained his widow, & is still his widow unmarried.
This Declarant further saith, that her former husband the said Robert Martin lived during a part of the said war on the south side of the Mohawk river at a place called "Downman's Creek" in the District of Canajoharie where said Captain resided. & that Captain Bradbick lived near the residence of said Robert's father. She can remember no particulars of her said first husband's, the said Robert Martin's services, except as herein before stated, that is, she can particularize no length of service, nor years of service, nor yet the names of any other officers under whom he served except those before named. And further that her maiden name was Phillippa & that she was married to said Martin by the Rev Mr Romeys. Subscribed & sworn in open Court as aforesaid, before the Judges aforesaid, the 18 th day of February 1847. Annatje her X Crum mark Stephen Wait Clerk of said Court.
And the said Court after an investigation of the matter, are satisfied, and they accordingly so hereby certify, that the before named Declarant was married as stated by her in her said declaration on the 3 rd day of January one thousand seven hundred & eighty-six to her first husband the said Robert Martin. That said Robert Martin died in the month of July in the year 1798, and that she subsequently married Elias Crum who departed this life on the 18 th day of February one thousand eight hundred & forty one, & that since his decease she has remained single & unmarried & is still a widow. And this Court further certifies, that they are satisfied that said Robert Martin was a revolutionary soldier & served as is stated.
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of original proceedings in said Court in the matter of the application of Annatje Crum former widow of Robert Martin for a pension. Witness my hand & seal of S. Wait Clerk Court that day & year first aforesaid.

Application of Annalye Cram Widow of Elias Cram
FOR BOUNTY LAND,
Under Act March 3, 1855.
Presented by Hon. Asa Hoxie Hudson New York

DECLARATION
Of a REVOLUTIONARY Widow who claims a Land Warrant under Act of March 3, 1855.
State of New York,
Totten County - On this 16th day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said county and state aforesaid Annatye Croom aged Ninety two years, a resident of the Town of Sholam Totten County in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Robert Martin deceased, who was a Private Soldier in the War of the Revolution. That her first husband the aforesaid Robert Martin did not receive a pension for his services in the Revolutionary War. That this Declarant is now receiving a pension in conformity with the Act of February 2nd 1848 at $20 per annum for the services rendered by her first husband Robert Martin. She further states that her second husband Elias Croom was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832 at $8 per annum which will monthly appear on her papers at the office of the Commissioner of Pensions. In her application for a Pension, she named her residence at Albany N.Y.
She further states that she was married to the said Robert Martin in Schoharie County on the Seventh day of January A. D. 1806, by one the Rev. Thomas Cromey, Dutch Reformed Minister and that her name before her said marriage was Annatye Phillips that her said husband died at Schoharie County on the day of A. D. 17, and that she is now a widow. She further states she has no family record that she does not now recollect the time of her marriage to her first husband Robert Martin for the time of his death for further particulars she refers to her papers on file for a pension for the marriage & death of her husband Robert Martin.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855, and she hereby requests the Commissioner of Pensions to forward her warrant to John Van Horn Fonda N.Y. and appoint him my attorney to receive the same for me.
We John J Denmark and Charles K Wait mark residents of the Town of Schoharie Totten Co. in the State of New York, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Annatye Croom 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.
John J Denmark Charles K Wait
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.
Daniel Cameron Justice of the Peace

State of New York,
Tulsa County
I, Nels Anderson Clerk of the said county, do hereby certify that Daniel Cameron Esq. was, on the day of the date of the foregoing certificate, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 16th day of April A. D. 1855.
Nels Anderson Clerk
100,112
Application of for nalye Gran ss Iss of Elias Gran
FOR BOUNTY LAND,
Under Act March 3, 1855.
Presented by Hon. Asa H. H. Florida New York

Annatje Oren former widow
of
Robt Martin
Aff t of Rev. D. Van Olinda de marriage .
(N o 2.)

State of New York } County of Montgomery } ss
I certify that the following is a true copy word for word of figure for figure of the Record of the marriage of Robert Martin & Annalje Philips, as the same is contained in the Register of Marriages solemnized in the Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga in said County by the Reverend Thomas Romyn at the time thereof the Pastor of said Church viz-
January 3 rd 1786 Robert Martin met Annalje Philips
From which it appears that said Robert Martin and said Annalje Philips were lawfully joined in wedlock by the said Rev. Thomas Romyn according to the rites of said Church on the third day of January One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Jacob Bruff to affidavit whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit was at the time the same was made a part of the same of said county; and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justin and verily believe that the signature to the said Justin is genuine:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the 16 th day of January 1847
C. Brumley, CLERK.
Down. Van Vanda
Copy of figures Subscribed & sworn this 16 th day of January 1847.
before me H. Hoff pattern of the Van

State of New York } County of Montgomery } ss
I certify that the following is a true copy word for word of figure for figure of the Record of the marriage of Robert Martin & Annalje Philips, as the same is contained in the Register of Marriages solemnized in the Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga in said County by the Reverend Thomas Romyn at the time thereof the Pastor of said Church, viz-
January 3 d 1786 Robert Martin met Annalje Philips
From which it appears, that said Robert Martin and said Annalje Philips were lawfully joined together by the said Rev. Thomas Romyn according to the rites of said Church, on the third day of January One Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-Six.
Dom. Van O'Linda
I, Dom. Van O'Linda, above named do depose and say that I had the office of Pastor of said Church as certified by me & that the date of said marriage is expressed in fair legible figures.
Dom. Van O'Linda
Subscribed & sworn this 16 th day of January 1847.
before me J. G. Hoffman of the Prov.

State of New York County of Fulton } ss.
I, Alexander Martin of the town of Ephratah in said County, aged fifty-eight years and upwards, being duly sworn do depose and say, that I am a son of Philip Martin who was a soldier in the war of the revolution and died over twenty years ago. My father the said Philip was wounded in battle as I have been informed & believe to be true, viz at the battle of Johnstown in the fall of 1781, which is the time said battle took place as I am informed and believe the fact to be, and I think my father was wounded on a previous occasion. He drew an invalid's pension up to the day of his death in consequence of his wounds. My father the said Philip resided on a farm which he and his brother Robert Martin had purchased in the town of Johnstown now so called, being within the bounds of the District of Canajawaga the ancient name given to the region of country now partly comprised partly of the County of Montgomery in its northern part & of the southern part of the County of Fulton aforesaid. Said farm was situated about three miles north by northwest of the present residence of James Phillips whose affidavit in this matter accompanies this my affidavit. That said Robert Martin and my said father lived together on said farm until the day of the death of said Robert, and after Robert's decease the said Philip Martin resided thereon until the day of his death. I resided with my said father on said farm till he died and afterwards. My father lived some ten years longer than my uncle the said Robert. I often heard my father converse about the revolutionary services rendered by his brother the said Robert Martin, but I charged not my mind with the particulars. I remember a few which I will relate at the

battle of Johnstown aforesaid the said Robert Martin was then and there also on duty as a soldier, and when my father fell wounded the said Robert on expressing his regret, my father replied that he was not dead yet. My father also related to me that said Robert Martin was taken prisoner & carried captive to Canada. What my father told me about said Robert Martin's revolutionary services and captivity was merely incidental, and I was myself too young to understand what was said by, or passed in conversation between my said father & my said uncle Robert Martin. But after my father's death it was that I heard from him incidentally the particulars aforesaid. I cannot recollect the names of any of the officers under whom either he the said Robert or my father the said Philip served in said war of the revolution.
Witness
Alexander his Martin mark
Richard Herring
Subscribed & sworn to by and before me this 11 th day of Sept. 1847 — Aaron Nellis Justice
I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Alexander Martin described in the foregoing affidavit for the last ten years and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity.
Dated at P'keatah Sept. 11. 1847.
Aaron Nellis Justice
I certify that I have been acquainted with Alexander Martin the man making this affidavit for the last thirty years, and believe him a man of truth and can be relied upon under oath. Dated at P'keatah Sept. 11. 1847
John Edwards

Filed as specimen
In the matter of o Inmatye Oren former widow of Robert Martin Asst of Alex Martin Sep 11 1897. No 2.
(C)

I certify that I have been acquainted with Alexander Martin the whole of the time since his discharge from the last war, and believe him a man of truth and can be relied upon under oath. Date at Spencertown Sept. 11. 1857 John G. Stevens
I certify that the within is a true copy of the original and that the facts therein stated are true to the best of my knowledge. James M. Wells
I do hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the original and that the facts therein stated are true to the best of my knowledge
I, Stephen M. Clark of said County do hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the original and that the facts therein stated are true to the best of my knowledge. Before whom the annexed affidavit of Alexander Martin was first taken before me, and at the date of signing the same a just of the proceedings in and for said County according to said County, and legally authorized to take the same, and further that I am well acquainted with the said Martin and do hereby certify that he is a man of truth and that the certificate following said affidavit is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 11th day of September A.D. 1857. S. M. Clark
Battle of Johnson's Creek against the said Robert Martin who then and there also on duty as a soldier, and when my father fell wounded the said Robert Martin on returning from the field where he was not dead yet. My father also related to me that said Robert Martin was taken prisoner & carried

July 21, 1938.
Mrs. Harry B. Sherman 345 Broad Street Red Bank, New Jersey.
BA-J/ILL Robert Martin W. 27515 Elias Crum R. 2549
Dear Madam:
The record of Robert Martin, pension claim W. 27515, and that of Elias Crum, pension claim R. 2549, are furnished herein, based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
ROBERT MARTIN-W. 27515. The data found in this claim follow:
Robert Martin was the son of Alexander Martin; the date of Robert's birth and the name of his mother are not shown. At the time of the Revolutionary War, said Alexander Martin lived with his sons, Robert, Philip and Alexander on the south side of the Mohawk River in the Caughnawaga District, which was incorporated later as Fulton and Montgomery Counties, New York State.
Robert Martin enlisted and served in private in the New York troops at different times, given as follows: first, with a detachment on the expedition to Sacondaga, New York, where he was taken prisoner June 3, 1777, was carried to Canada and held several months, was released on parole by "General Haldemand" and returned home, length of this service at least six months; in 1778, he served nine months in Captain John Breadbake's company of Rangers; in 1779 and 1780, in Captains John Bowman's and Garret Putnam's companies, at least seven months; and in the fall of 1781, in Captain Odell's company and was in the battle of Johnstown.
Robert Martin married January 3, 1786, Annatje (called Anna) Philipse, or Phillips, daughter of Philip Philipse, or Phillips. Their marriage was recorded in the Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga, New York; the name of her mother is not shown.
The soldier lived on a farm which was afterwards within the town limits of Mohawk, New York. He died there in July 1798.

Annatje Martin, Robert Martin's widow, married in the fall of 1803, Elias Crum, her second husband. He died February 18, 1841.
Annatje Crum, the widow of said Elias, applied January 18, 1847 for the pension which was due on account of the service of her first husband, Robert Martin, in the Revolutionary War. Her claim was allowed. In 1847, she was aged eighty-three years, and resided in Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York. She applied April 16, 1855, for the bounty land which was due under the Act of March 3, 1855, on account of Robert Martin's service in the Revolutionary War. She was allowed 160 acres of bounty land on warrant #12718. One John J. (or I.) Denmark of Johnstown, New York, was present when said Annatje Crum made application for this bounty land.
Philip Martin, Robert Martin's brother, served in the Revolutionary War also, was wounded in the battle of Johnstown, was wounded also previous to that time; said Philip Martin lived on the same farm after the death of his brother, Robert, and died there.
In 1847, Alexander Martin, the son of said Philip Martin, was a resident of Ephratah, Fulton County, New York, aged fifty-eight years and upwards. In 1847, James Phillips, was a resident of Mohawk, Fulton County, New York, aged sixty-seven years; he was the son of Harmanus Phillips. James Phillips stated then that he had lived within a few miles of Robert Martin and his wife, Annatje, and was well acquainted with her after her marriage to Elias Crum, also, after the death of said Elias Crum; he did not state his relationship to said Annatje.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the land which was granted Annatje Crum on account of the service of her first husband, Robert Martin, in the Revolutionary War, you should apply to the Commissioner, General Land Office, this city, and furnish that official the following: bounty land warrant #12718, 160 acres, Act of March 3, 1855.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following: Annatje (or Ann) Crum, widow of Robert Martin, Certificate #5677, issued May 29, 1851,

commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, New York Agency.
ELIAS CRUM- R. 2549.
The data which follow are found in pension claim, R. 2549, based upon service of Elias Crum.
Elias Crum was born in the year 1761, in Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, where he was reared and lived at the time of the Revolutionary War. The names of his parents are not shown.
Elias Crum enlisted and served as private in the New York troops at different times, shown as follows: from February 1777, at least six months in Captain Benjamin Kortright's company, Colonel Levi Pawling's regiment; from March 1778, nine months in Captain Peter Smith's company, in that same regiment; from March 1779, six months in Captain Daniel Broadhead's company in Colonel Levi Pawling's regiment; from March 1780, nine months in Captain Abraham Capell's company in said regiment; and from March 1781, nine months in Captain John Hardenbergh's company, Colonel John Cantine's regiment, during which he was in the battle of Johnstown. During these years, he was engaged principally in the defense of the inhabitants of Ulster County against the Indians and British.
Elias Crum was allowed pension on his application executed September 21, 1832 1832, at which time he resided in Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York. He stated that he had resided during his entire life in the towns of Marbletown and Johnstown. The soldier died at his home there; the date of his death is shown in this claim as February 13, 1840; February 11, 1841, also the date of his funeral as February 16, 1840. Quil...
Elias Crum married September 1, 1802 (the date given in this claim) Annatje Martin, then the widow of Robert Martin; Robert Martin, her former husband, died May 25, 1798 (said date sworn to by Annatje Crum in 1853.)
Annatje Crum, the widow of Elias, applied February 3, 1853 for pension on account of service of Elias Crum in the Revolutionary War. Her claim was not allowed as she was then in receipt of pension on account

of service of her former husband, Robert Martin, in the Revolutionary War. In September 1853, said Annatje gave her age as eighty-four years, but did not state the date and place of her birth, nor the names of her parents.
Elias Crum and his wife, Annatje, had a child, "Lenah", who was baptized December 17, 1803; her baptism was recorded by the Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga, New York.
In 1854, Elizabeth Drake, was a resident of Johnstown, New York, aged sixty-six years; she stated then that she was the oldest child of her mother, Annatje, and Robert Martin; she did not give the name of any other child, nor the name of her husband.
In 1850, one Rachel Martin was present in Johnstown, New York, when Annatje Crum made an affidavit in regard to her pension; no relationship between them was stated.
In 1854, John J. (or I.) Denmark was a resident of Johnstown, New York, aged then thirty-nine years. He stated that he married one of the granddaughters of the "widow Crum", that they were married in February 1839, also, that he rode nine miles from his home to the funeral of Elias Crum "the following February the 16th day 1840". He did not state the name of his wife. In December 1855, he was present when Annatje Crum made affidavit in regard to her pension, at which time "M. Denmark" was present. In 1855, it was stated that all of Annatje Crum's children were deceased, and that she was living with one of her granddaughters.
Reference was made in this claim to Alexander Martin and his sons, Robert and Philip, who served in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

11. 115
New York Albany
Amey widow of Robert Grum Martin who died in the year 1798 of Ulster Co. in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Bowman of the Reg't commanded by Col. in the Revolution for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of May 1831 and sent to S. J. Garrison Esq.
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by Wrightman Clerk. Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 1

9.013
New York Albany Annatye Crum widow of Robert Martin who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of May 1837 and sent to
S. Godwin Esq Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 98

July 21, 1938.
Mrs. Harry B. Sherman 345 Broad Street Red Bank, New Jersey.
RA-J/ILL Robert Martin W. 27515 Elias Crum R. 2549
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Elias Crum and Cornelius Lane, one of whom might have been from New York.
With the meager information furnished by you, it has not been possible to identify the record of the particular soldier with the name Cornelius Lane in whom you are interested. The record has been found of only one Elias Crum, which is furnished herewith. The record of Robert Martin is furnished, also, as it is believed it will be of interest to you.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

MRS. HARRY B. SHERMAN 345 BROAD STREET RED BANK, NEW JERSEY
June 26, 1938.
Veterans Administration.-
Dear Sir.-
Please send me what- you have about - the Revolutionary Soldier Elias Cunn also Cornelius Lane. only one
One might have been from New York.
Very truly yours
Mrs. Sherman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Martin - a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
File 27515
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug 78 6 mos. John Brantley   Nov 79 1 yr 12 d. Corpl. John Brantley Brantley N.C.   Oct 19 80 Pri. John Brantley ✓   Spring July 31 80 9 mos. Corpl. Garret Peterson John Stark   Oct 1 80 " " "   June 81 Second  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, Decl. missing Jan'y 15, 1909 D.L.B. Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: Robert Martin
Married to Elizabeth (da) Philip Phillips  Sept 1, 1795  John  Shepherd  Fla.  John who d. June 18, 1841.
(read about company)
Must say Spring 80 to include battle Johnstown Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

1938-July 21-Heb. to Mrs. Harry B. Sherman
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 27.5-15- or Anna Annalje, Crum formerly widow of Robt. Martin Privi Rev. war,
Act 2 nd Feb. 1848
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ 12.7.18
5
How much

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by F.W. June 9. 1911.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Robert Martin
Service N.Y.
Additional Service _____ Rev. War.
No claim, State records , 190
No claim, combination records , 190
REMARKS:
No claim as above other than Wid. F. 275-15

Vidunatye beam 13322 M. D. R.
Sit S. Godwin Oct. 25/1850
let to G. F. Yates
May 10. 1845
to same June 26. '47
to same Aug 4. '47
let to same Oct 18 1847
let to D. L. Perry 13 '48
let to Hon. Geo. Peabody
July 19. 1848.
let 7th July 1838

Annalye Crum former widow of Robt Martin did
Letter of G. H. Yates with proofs &c Dec 2 o 1847.

Malaya cream
Jan 3/81

Pension Office,
January 3. 1854.
Madam.
In reply to your communication of the 27 th ultimo, I have the honor to it inform you that you have already received certificates of pension for the services of your deceased husband Robert Martin, in the revolutionary war under all the acts of Congress which entitle you to the same. There are no other pension or arrear due you in virtue of his services -
Very respectfully Jc
Mrs Armatye Cram, Care of Abraham A. Van Horne Fonda, Montgomery Co N.Y.

13.322
Annalye Crum, widow of Robert Martin
NY
Act 7 July 1828
married in 1786
Has died 1798
Adm n by Mrs. J. P. 20/9 Munroe com. March 1828 Act
38 133441 48
Albany
S. Godwin, Present

Washington
Mar. 1. 1858
S. Corwin
Appeals from the decision of the Comr of Pensions in the case of Arnelage Crown
Ref d to Comr of Pensions for a Report of J. P. Kennedy Mar. 1. 1858

Washington, Novm 1-1830.
Sir,
I have the honor herewith to enclose a letter from the Court of Pensions, in relation to the very small pension claim of Annalye Brown, late widow of Robert Martin, who was a soldier in the war of the revolution, upon the ground that, I have no doubt when you shall have fully investigated this claim, you find from evidence on file in the papers that, Martin served over 6 months,
I am near Sir, Your obedient Servt,
J. Godwin,
Hon A H. Stuart, Secretary Interior,

Pension Office, October 25. 1850.
Sir:
The certificate of the Secretary of State to be used as evidence in the case of Anatye Green, has been received, and the case itself carefully re-examined, but without affecting the former decision of the Office.
As there has been much correspondence in this case, it is deemed proper to present you with an analysis of the evidence, that you may see the deficiencies, without the supplying of which a favorable decision cannot be expected. James Philips and Alexander Martin, speak of a tradition in their families, that Robert Martin, the claimant's former husband, was in the battle of Johnsontown, but whether as a mere volunteer for the occasion, or under what kind of engagement they do not explain. It would very little help the case, therefore, if admitted, but the probabilities are strongly against the service, since the record from the Comptroller of New York is silent as to

any Service in 1781, and B. Verman, who recollects, so well his return from Canada and with whom father, his brother Philip Martin, says nothing about it, although he speaks of the latter being wounded on that occasion. Jacob Shaw declares, that himself, Robert Martin and others were taken prisoners in June 1778, and were released in November of that year. But the Certificate furnished by the Secretary of State shows that the very party, had already been released in August of that year, how long before, cannot be ascertained. The same witness says, that said Martin in the Spring of 1780, enlisted for 9 months, and served out his time. But it is evident, that in this he is again forgetful, as the Certificate of the New York Comptroller shows that one Robert Martin, a private, on the 19 th October 1780, received a Certificate on account of Military Services for £5.15.6; a different man of the same name, a Corporal in that year received two Certificates, one for £7.14.5¾, on the 31 st July; another for £8.2.3, on the 23 rd October. The former, who was probably the claimant's husband, as the witness describes him as a private, served a little more than

2 months in that year; the latter, two terms in the same year, together amount- -ing to not quite 6 months. That they were not the same man is evident from the fact that one of them was paid off on the 19 th and the other on the 23. rd of the same month. Adding, then the period of Martin's Captivity, to that of his service, it would show a period of certainly not more than 5 months.
I am Respectfully Your Obedt Servt J L Edwards
S. Godum Esq r Present

Department of State,
Washington, October, 23. 1858.
J. B. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 8 th instant, requesting an examination to be made of the Washington Papers, &c. for such evidence as may therein exist of the captivity of Robert Martin, Jacob Shew and others, alleged to have been taken prisoners at Sackett's Harbor, New York, 5 th June, 1777, all of them being of Troyon County, New York, I have to communicate the following information.
In a letter from Major General William Phillips to "His Excellency, The President of the American Congress", dated "Charlottesville, August 8 th 1779", there is enclosed a "Return of American prisoners of war released upon parole".

by General Haldimand, from which the following tabular abstract is made, comprising the names of all those who appear to have been taken prisoners at Sackett's Harbor.
   Names and Rank Age Town & Province they belong to When & where taken     John Putnam 67 Tioga County New York 3 June, Sackett's Harbor.   Christ o Morris. 63 do do   " Robert Martin, 25 do do   Sam l Salisbury, 39 do do   Godfrey Shew, 57 do do   " Jacob Shew, 15 do do   John Reese, 33 do do   David Harris, 15 do do   John Marmad, 13 do do   Stephen Shew, 16 do do  
There is no year specially designated as that of the capture of these prisoners; the last date immediately preceding "3 rd June, Sackett's Harbor," being "28 May 1778."
Thos

This Return is thus certified, — "Examined and compared with the Original Return
(Signed) "W m Collins, Secy to M rs . Phillips."
The following extracts from the letter of General Phillips already alluded to, may aid in showing the period of the captivity of these prisoners.
"In the beginning of the last year 1778, I was permitted to send an Officer from New England to Canada for the purpose of sending the clothing for the troops of Convention from thence to Boston.
"By this Officer I wrote to the King's Com- mander in Chief in Canada, requesting him to send all the American prisoners of war who might be in that province in the British Clothing replenish to Boston, and that I should negotiate an exchange for an equal number of the troops of Convention, — x x x
"In consequence of this my request, a number of American prisoners of war, x x x according to the enclosed list, were actually
sent

Sent from Annapolis, in the ships containing the clothing, & & to Halifax, and they arrived there in July or August 1778.
" & & The British Commanding Officer, at Halifax sent, however, a Caledon Ship to Boston, with those American prisoners of war. & & &
"I am, therefore Sir, to solicit that this negotiation, founded upon humanity and justice may have effect, and that the American Congress, & & & will give orders to Colonel Bland, who superintends the troops of Convention in Virginia, to remit a number of those troops, equal to the enclosed list of American prisoners of war, to be exchanged and sent to New York."
It is believed that the above is all the information in the possession of this Department relating to the subject above mentioned.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
H. S. Derrick, Acting Secretary.

Case N o 5 of G. T. Yates -
Annatje Corium former widow of Robert Martin dec d -
Letter of G. T. Yates
Will Col. Edwards please review this case and oblige his Humble Servant Geo. Pitkin

Albany May 25 1848
Sir. My case at the S. pending before the Commr of Pensions, is that of Annatje  Corn former widow of Robert Martin under the act of 7 th July 1838 et seq.
The Commr in his letter to me of the 13 th January ult o says that if satisfactory evidence identifying Robert Martin with the person of that name on the Rolls of Capt. Breadbick (or Bakehead ) be produced, no objection will be made to allowing 6 months for that service. This service was rendered in 1778, and by strict enquiry & much travel I have ascertained that every one of Breadbick's men have long since died. All the testimony therefore I could produce in the premises, was circumstantial, that there was no other Robert Martin except my man in the Palatine District from which every one of Breadbick's men hailed, as you can yourself be assured if you see the names.
As Mr Shaw of Jefferson County, a clear headed intelligent old soldier has sworn positively to Martin's service under

Capt. Putman of the New York levies, in 1781 & a short tour under Capt Bowman in 1779 is admitted - After laboring a year in this case I have adduced the best testimony the case admits of, and I see no good reason why it should not be allowed. Martin was a prisoner also, and I had reason to believe at the same time that Mr Shaw was, but as Shaw cannot distinctly swear to it, I have forgone that point - and claim only about 10 or 11 months.
Please solicit a review of this case, on the facts exhibited in my last letter to the Commissioners, & much oblige Yours ob t Servt
G. F. M c W.
To the Hon:
Geo: P ot ter M.C.

Annalye Corum former widow of Robert Martin
act of 7. July '38
Letter of G. F. Yates, May 25 '48
Do
Col. J. S. Edwards Committee of Persons

Albany May 25 th 1848.
Phila. I have received your letter of the 13 th January ult o in reference to the claim for a pension instituted by Annatje  Cornum widow of Robert Martin dec d since the 1 st of July 1838 etc. In this case the allegation of service is as follows -
1. In 1777 as a prisoner in Canada about 9 months 3. In 1779 under Capt. Bowman of the Palatine Militia 1 mo 12 dy 2. In 1778 " " " Bread bick from 1 July to 31 Dec. 6 mo 4. In 1780 " " Capt Putnam of the Levies nearly 3 mo 5. In 1781 - at Battle of Johnstown with militia say - 15 dy
1. I referred to a Roll in the office of the Secretary of State at Washington on which is borne the name of "Robert Martin" noted as having been captivated with other persons from the Mohawk Valley, on the 3 rd June 1777 at Sacondaga - The widow and family were clear in their recollection of the traditional account of his having been taken a prisoner & carried captive to Canada, and a disinterested witness the Hon: Barent Vrooman swore to the traditional account, and that he remembered seeing Robert Martin on his return in a Canadian dress, and that it was universally

reported and believed that he had been a prisoner to Canada. That he has thus been I am certain, but whether the Document from the Washington papers contains the name of the former husband of Annatje Croom I have no means of determining with certainty, and in my letter of December last I did not insist on this point, for the reason that Mr Shew, the same person whose name also appears on that Document, wrote to me that he was not certain in his own mind, but he was very certain & swore positively that my Robert Martin served with him under Captain Patman of the Levies in 1780. The service in 1779 is admitted, and as to the service in 1778 under Captain Bradick you state in your letter of the 13 th January ult o , that "if satisfactory evidence "identifying Annatje Croom's first husband "with the Robert Martin found upon the Rolls "of Capt. Bradick be produced, no objection "will be made to computing that service for "6 months commencing on the 1 st July & ending "31 st Dec 1778."
Since all Robert Martin's contempor- ary soldiers, who served with him in that Company, and indeed every member of that Company, as I have long since ascertained & can indubitably prove, have long since depar- -ted this life, it is morally impossible to estab-

That the fact required to be thus satisfactorily established by parole testimony. The widow gives the account from the lips of her husband and this is the best direct testimony, the matter is susceptible of - taken in connection with the facts, that Robert Martin hailed from the Palatine District in the Mohawk valley, from which all Brantick's men were enlisted. There was only one Robert Martin in the Mohawk valley. The only other Robert Martin if there was another, there is no proof for in the revolutionary records of this State except that on file in this case of service under Captain Stevenson up to Oct 1780 of 1 mo: 4 1/2 days & of 1 mo: in 1781, under Capt: Odell & Col. Van Rensselaer of Albany , & not from the Mohawk valley.
Martin's service in 1780, shows testimony indisputably established.
I am very respectfully Your mo: Obedient
To Col. J. S. Edwards Grand Master of Persuasion
G. F. H. S.

In the matter etc of Annatje Crum former widow of Robt. Martin deceased.
Judge Herring's certif- icate of Mrs. Crum's credibility, etc.
No. 3.

I certify that I have been well acquainted with Barent Van Brunt of Mohawk Montgomery County N.Y. State for upwards of forty years last past that he is a person of respectability, held numerous Public Offices & Member of the Legislature & is a person of fair name & undoubted credibility.
Given under my hand this 10 Sept 1847
Aaron Haring of Johnstown Fulton Co. N.Y.

Annatje Cuena former widow of Robert Martin
Comptroller's Certificate
No 7
(K 1)

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  1 st Nov. 1779. Robt. Martin Corp. £ 3 8 5   19 th Oct. 1780. No Pvt. 5 15 6   31 st July No No Corp. 7 10 5 3 / 4   23 rd Oct. No No No 8 2 3   5 th Dec. 1781. No Pvt. 2 18 6 
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, 13 th Jan y . - 1847.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 3. 4. & 5. ... now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
  First—under Capt. John Bowman in Col. Van Clysde Reg't.   Second " " Benj o Stevenson — Levies —   Third " " Garret Pulman " Col. John Harpin Reg't.   Fourth " " do " " do "   Fifth " " Augustin Odle " " Benj o H. Van Rensselaer "   Sixth " " " " "   Seventh " " " " "   Eighth " " " " "   Ninth " " " " "   Tenth " " " " "   Eleventh " " " " "   Twelfth " " " " " 
Philip J. Taylor Dep. Compt.

In the matter &c of Annatje Crum former widow of Robert Martin
deceased
Aff t of James Phillips with Certificate.
Sep r 10 th 1847.
No 1
(B.1)

The second was in the year 1850. in 1851.

State of New York County of Montgomery } ss
I James Phillips of the town of Mohawk in said County aged sixty seven years & upwards, being duly sworn, depose & say, that I am a son of Hermann Phillips who was a soldier in the war of the revolution & who died over twenty years ago. That my said father resided in said town within the District of Caughnawaga from before the commencement of said war and until the day of his death, and I have always lived in said town in the immediate neighborhood of the residence of my father. I was well acquainted with Robert Martin during his said Martin's life time, & also with said Robert Martin's wife now the widow of Elias Cram deceased named Annatje who is still living and unmarried. Said Robert Martin resided within three miles of my residence & of the residence of my said father. The said Robert Martin often visited my father when I was a young man & conversed with him in my presence of revolutionary matters and of the part he said Robert Martin and my said father took in the war of the revolution aforesaid. My father also on several occasions conversed with me in reference to the revolutionary services of said Martin but it was only incidentally, and I did not charge my mind with the particulars thereof. I remember however particularly the following circumstances and facts in relation thereto that he said Robert Martin & my father were soldiers together - that they served together, but whether or not in the same Company I cannot say, at the battle of Johnstown in the fall of 1781, which is the time said battle took place as I am informed and believe to be true - They also served together as soldiers when the Caughnawaga settlements were destroyed by the British and Tories. A brother of said Robert Martin named Philip Martin was wounded in said battle.

and said Robert Martin who was present, was very much affected in consequence thereof. I remember too, hearing them speak about a field-piece which was during the engagement taken from the Americans by the British, and of the Americans recapturing it. The following names of officers under whom they served are all I can recollect. Colonel Willett, & Captains Putnam and Bradbick or Bradbake. James Phillips
On this 10 th day of September 1847 personally appeared before me the undersigned, James Phillips above named to me long and well known, & he made oath that the facts set forth by him in the foregoing deposition by him signed are true & correct. and I certify that said James Phillips although not highly educated, is intelligent, is a man of sound integrity, truth & veracity, and that his statements are entitled to full credit.)
Abn. A. Van Horne Justice of the Peace
Montgomery County Clerks. Office
I Chester S. Brumley Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Abraham A. Van Horne Esquire whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the foregoing affidavit was at the time the same bears date a Justice of the peace in and for said County And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature of such Justice to said jurat of said affidavit is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the fourteenth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven
C. S. Brumley Clerk

In the matter &c of Annalye Crum former widow of Robert Martin
Letter covering new proofs &c
Sept 14 th 1887

To Col.
J. L. Edwards
Comm r of Pensions.
Albany, N. Y., Sept r 14 th 1847.
Sir,
In the matter &c of Annalje Crum former widow of Robert Martin for a pension, I have to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 4 th of August last.
In reply to the objections urged, I would respectfully state: That the number of prisoners of war for whom there is any recorded evidence in the Comptroller's Office at Albany, of their having been paid, is very small compared with the actual number of bona fide prisoners taken in this State, of whom no such evidence can be found. No record (so far as known) has ever yet been discovered of the many hundreds who were taken and kept imprisoned in the New York Sugar House, and on board of prison ships. But the circumstance that no such recorded evidence can be found, does not disprove the fact of their having been paid, any more than the circumstance of there being no such evidence that (e. g.) Capt. Robert McKeen's soldiers in 1779 & Col. Willett's in 1783, were paid for their services (or did not actually serve), goes to show that these soldiers were never paid. There is evidence in the Comptroller's Office N. Y., that some 50 or more prisoners of war had money advanced to them by an American officer in Canada, an account of which advances, was brought against the State of New-York, and allowed in the lump , the items of which &c are not

recorded in the Books of the Comptroller N.Y., from which your Department has been in the habit of receiving certificates respecting imprisonment. The papers of Genl: Clinton show, that very many persons were paid in the gross without a record being made of the names of each prisoner and the amount he received. These among other facts of a similar character, tend to show, that the mere circumstance of there being no record presented of the amount paid a particular prisoner, cannot fairly & per se, be deemed conclusive evidence that he was not a prisoner and was not paid.
The record of Martin's captivity found among the Washington papers to which I have referred, states, that "John Putman, Chris t Morris & Robert Martin" "Harm t Salisbury, Godfrew Shew, Jacob Shew, John Reese, David Harris, and Stephen Shew", all "of Tycon County", were taken prisoners, on the "3 d June 1777" at "Sackentago" [Cacendaga N.Y.] and were kept imprisoned until "released by Genl: Haldemand d on parole". When they were released, doth not appear from the record, but is made out by parole testimony - the affidavit of Jacob Shew, the only prisoner now or lately living. He and his brother Stephen Shew, have had pensions awarded to them, in which this very captivity is set down to their credit. Mr Shew could not specify any other services than those he has already specified for Martin, the 9 mo s service under Putman; and he gives the time that Martin & the other prisoners were released on parole as aforesaid. It will be seen, that the very names he specifies as prisoners, are identical with those on the record. On the same record,

"John Martin Capt." {of Batteum} from "Schenectady" is set down as having been taken on the "2 d August 1777," which precisely accords with the fact as disclosed in other documents on file in the Comptroller's office in the matter of his "invalid pension".
The service rendered by Martin under Capt. Bowman in the militia, so far as the Comptroller's records show it, is 1 month & 12 days in 1779. — 1 mo: 12 dy under Capt: Bradbick as per original Roll in your office 6 mo in the year 1778. He was a prisoner over (in 1777) 7 mo under Capt: Putman in 1780 — (pay to in July & Oct) 9 mo are only given on Compt's Book (4) In all 23 mo 12 dy
I now enclose the additional testimony of James Phillips. Mr. Martin was a man in humble life. It therefore cannot be expected that gentlemen in high public stations known to your Excellency can be found to testify to facts which could indeed only be fully known to contemporary soldiers. Those in the same station of life with himself & living in his neighborhood are the only witnesses that can be and these have been adduced. I was present at Mrs. Phillips's affidavit & can bear full testimony to the certificate of character subjoined to his affidavit.
I also adduce the affidavit of Alexander Martin who although a relative is no way whatever interested in the event of your decision. His credibility is certified to by the Hon. John Edwards formerly of Johnstown N.Y., late an M.P., and well known to your department. As something may depend

upon the credibility of the Hon. Mr. Vrooman a witness in this case, I present a certificate of Judge Herring of Johnstown N.Y. also well known to your Department. very respectfully G. H. YATES.
In the matter of Sydney Cram former brother of Robert Martin letter evening newspaper Sept 14 (1847)

Annatje Cunn former widow of Robt Martin
Letter of
G. F. Yates Solr
July 12 th 1847.

Albany July 12 1874
Sir,
In the case of Annalye Crum former widow of Robert Martin , I have received your last communication dated 26- June ult.
The document in the office of the Secretary of State was to the effect that the " prisoners " therein named, were released "on parole". I do not understand how these prisoners thus released, can be considered as Nominal captives only, merely, because they were released "on parole". The time they were taken captive ap- pears from the document, but when they were released, I could make out by parole testimony only.
The Levy service claimed for Robt Martin is that only, which his associate soldier Shaw swears to; to wit that under Capt. Putman. He is identi- fied by as hailing from the district of country in which Putman's troops were raised.
I have repeatedly & thoroughly ex- -amined in the Comptroller's Office, Albany, the different documents showing the pay of prisoners. With an exception here and there, there are no documents in that or any other public office in this.

Albany July 12 1879
Sir,
In the case of Annalye Crum former widow of Robert Martin , I have received your last communication dated 26-June ult?
The document in the office of the Secretary of State was to the effect that the " prisoners " therein named, were released "on parole". I do not understand how these prisoners thus released, can be considered as Nominal captives only, merely because they were released "on parole". The time they were taken captive appears from the document, but when they were released, I could make out by parole testimony only.
The Levy service claimed for Robt Martin is that only, which his associate soldier Shew swears to; to wit that under Capt. Putman. He is identified as hailing from the district of country in which Putman's troops were raised.
I have repeatedly & thoroughly examined in the Comptroller's Office, Albany, the different documents showing the pay of prisoners. With an exception here and there, there are no documents in that or any other public office in this State

showing the pay the numerous American soldiers received who were taken captive in 1775, 1776, 1777 (& 1778). There is a document in the Comptroller's Office, showing certain sums advanced to a number of Officers captives in Canada by John Peirce Paymaster General of the Continental troops. But this applies only to such officers as belonged to the Continental army. I trust that this fact, will serve as a sufficient reason for the non production from that office, of the pay allowed by the State to Robert Martin, or others in the same category. All who were captives did not apply for or receive pay for their captivity. Some applied to the State Legislature afterwards & received their pay by special acts.
I am very respectfully Your mo: Ob: Servt G. M c Whorter.
To Col: J. L. Edwards Committee of Pensions

Albany, N. Y., Dec 2 1847
In the matter of Annatje Crum former widow of Robert Martin deceased.
Sir.
The prisoners returned by Genl. Haldimand, were not returned to the New York State government, but the general government, and the evidence of payment if it now exists after the several conflagrations of public offices and papers at Washington, must be looked for and can be found only at Washington . If nothing short of evidence of payment by this State government is adjudged sufficient to establish the fact that Robert Martin was a prisoner of war as alleged, I must of necessity forego all hope of having Martin's widow allowed for his imprisonment & captivity.
If there were two Robert Martins in the war of the revolution, it is certain that they did not both hail from the valley of the Mohawk. Every one of the soldiers enlisted by Capt. Bradbick was from the valley of the Mohawk where Bradbick himself resided. The whole concurrent testimony adduced in this case shows indisputably, that the Robert Martin who served under Captains Patman, Bowman and other Mohawk Officers, was none other than the applicant. All the evidence adduced from the Comptroller's office, except that associated with the name of Capt. Stevenson & perhaps Capt. Odell & Col. Van Rensselaer (I say perhaps, because Van Rensselaer had command of Mohawk troops in

the year referred to,) applies to the case before us. The Documentary evidence furnished from said Office is fortified by traditional testimony (of 4 witnesses) so far as it is morally possible to do so, & partly by the testimony of the widow herself, all all taken in connection with the history of the times. Martin's service under Capt. Putman, does not rest on the testimony of Phillips but of Shaw who served in the same Company; and the Comptroller's Certificate shows payment of about 6 months in 1780. That Martin was in the battle of Johnstown and therefore served as alleged in the fall of 1781, there is traditional proof; but whether the Documentary service in 1781, under Capt Odell for 1 mo: applies to him I cannot make appear by documents to your satisfaction.
As to the service under Capt Bradbick, your Department labors under a misapprehension, which I can easily remove and to your satisfaction. You limit the proof of service under Bradbick to that furnished by a monthly Roll I char- -ced to send you, & which was not necessary as you have copies of all the names of all of Bradbick's soldiers in 1778. They were raised by a law of this State to guard the western frontier of this State, for 9 months & unless they deserted or were killed or died, served continuously from the time of their enlistment (which of course could not be on the same day) until 31 st Dec 1778 inclusive. Bradbick's Rolls (as in other analogous cases in the regular army) were made out monthly; but all of his monthly Rolls I was not fortunate enough to find among the papers of Benton. Those I did find exhibited at the pension office & copies are there on file. In what month

in the year 1778 Martin's service commenced, I cannot show by any of the monthly Rolls found as aforesaid. The earliest roll found, is that for July (the one doubtless I sent in this case) In the cases of Adam Helmer (or rather his widow) Jacob Belli  Christopher Shoemaker & Jacob Remas (Remous) which were adjudicated on the production of said Rolls, I showed by Record proof that Breadbick's Company was paid up to 31 st Decr 1778 inclusive. The latest Roll found for that year among Clinton's papers was the monthly Roll for October , and that I now send enclosed. By it, it will be seen, that Robert Martin was in regular standing during that month. In view of all the facts herein before stated, the presumption amounts to positive testimony that Martin served with the rest of his associates till the 1 st January following the day of his enlistment But as it cannot be ascertained with certainty when the day of his enlistment was, the least that can be done in reference to the Breadbick service, is to allow her for her husband's services for 6 mo s from 1 st July to 31 st Decr 1778. After due examination in the case of Lt Helmer, you allowed 9 months service, the longest period his company was in duty in 1778.
I am very respectfully
Your obt Servt
G. H. YATES.
To Col. J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions

Albany N. Y. June 15 th 1847.
Sir -
In the case of Annatje Crum former widow of Robert Martin , I have received your favor of the 10 th May ult o .
The testimony from the Comptroller's office, was designed to show your Department all the service found credited to the name of Robert Martin, as is my wont in such cases. Van Rensselaer hailed from Albany County , & Col. Clyde from Tryon County . In the case of Mrs Crum, no claim is made for service under Van Rensselaer. The claim of Mrs C: rests upon the proof adduced documentary & parole (traditional) of R. M's services as detailed in my former letter, to which I beg leave respectfully to refer. The service claimed for the former husband of Mrs C: in 1780, is in the levies under Putman & Harper . Shews testimony goes to establish the fact, that Robert Martin and the others taken prisoners when he was, all from Tryon County (confirmed by the document in the office of the Secy of State) were captured in June 1777 , and that he (Shew) did not return from captivity till March 1778 , & the others previously the same year - 1778 . I have had a personal interview with Mr Vrooman, in reference to the points in which his testimony is thought to be unavailing, and he made a supplemental affidavit as to those points, which you will receive herewith. He was nearly 60 years old when he first saw Robert

Martin on his return from Captivity - for it was in 1778 & not in 1777 when he thus saw him - about the time he entered Capt: Bradbick's Company of Rangers - (say in June 1778). I remember many occurrences which took place when I was only 5 years of age - & Mr. Vrooman testifies that it is so with himself. I would call the attention of your Department to certain circumstances which render the testimony of Vrooman more reliable than it would be otherwise. It was not alone the peculiarity of Robt Martin's dress (which of itself was well calculated to imprint the facts he swears to upon his memory) but the Captivity of Robert Martin was a subject of conversation years afterwards with other persons, more particularly with Robert's brother Philip Martin who was a member of the family of Deponent's father .
I am with respect your mo: ob t serv t
G. H. WARD.
To Col. J. L. Edwards Comd t of Pensions.

Annaly Appn of Orum former widow of Robert Martin for a pension - Act of 7 July '38 New claim. no 19. Letter of G. H. Yates Solicitor Apr 8 th 1847. with Brief of Case.

(1819. m. 47.)
Wany April 8 1847.
Sir.
You will receive herewith papers in support of the claim of Annalje Crum former widow of Robert Martin for a pension under the act of 1838 &c. I present 1 st The Declaration of the widow taken in Court, stating generally his service under Captains Bowman , Bradbick & Palman , and that he was a prisoner of war &c. She was married 3 rd January 1786. He died in July 1798. She subsequently married Elias Crum whose widow she now is, & has been, since 18 th February 1841 when said Crum died.
2 nd Record proof of marriage, by the affidavit of the Rev. D. Van Olinda.
3 rd Affidavit of the Hon. Barent H. Vrooman, as to Martin's having had the reputation of having been a soldier of the revolution and a prisoner of war & giving reasons why he distinctly remembers these facts; and further that Dejeant was present at the marriage ceremony, and that he well knew his wife, now widow, of Crum.
Martin served in Capt. John Bradbick's Company of Rangers in 1778. The day he enlisted cannot be ascertained from the Rolls of Bradbick which I deposited in your office as (the only ones extant.) The enlistments commenced on the 1 st April of that year. The Rolls we have are monthly , and on the first Roll to wit, for the month of July, Robert Martin's name is borne, as well as in all the others for the following months. Part of the service for which a pension is claimed is for captivity . He was taken prisoner at a place called Sakonago in this State, on the 3 rd June 1777. In the office of the Secretary of State of the United States, is a paper of which the following is a copy.
"No 57. Return of American prisoners of war

released upon parole by Gen l Haldemand " Frederick Bellinger Lt Col. Mohawk river 11 Aug t 1777. " John Martin Captain Schenectada 2 Aug t " Athol Yeager Mohawk river 7 July 1777. Hubbertown " John Putman Rye Co. N.Y. 3 rd June 1777 Sakendage " Chris t Morris " " " " " " " Robert Martin " " " " " " " Harm t Salisbury " " " " " " " Godfrew Shew " " " " " " " + Jacob Shew " " " " " " " John Rhea " " " " " " " David Harris " " " " " " " Stephen Shew " " " " " " " W m Gordon Exeter N. H. 1777-7 th July Hubbertown."
In reference to this alleged captivity of Robert Martin, besides the affidavit of B. H. Kooman Esq r before specified, I present,
4 th ) The affidavit of John Hare showing identity of applicant's husband with the prisoner, and that he was a revolutionary soldier &c
5 th Christian Wert's affidavit goes to establish the same facts as Mr Hare's (4 th ).
6 th Affidavit of Jacob Shew one of the prisoners and the only survivor, stating particulars and length of captivity, (nearly 6 months).
7 th All the proof of Martin's revolutionary services disclosed by the Books in the Office of the Comptroller of this State, being  is for tours in the years 1779, 1780 & 1781, which were paid for in certificates. What he was paid for for services in the other 4 years of the war in specie or continental bills or grain, or otherwise, of course does not appear from said Books. These books disclose such services only as were paid for in certificates liquidated many years after the war. They show payments in the case of Robert Martin as a private amounting to £8. 6 (over 3 months) and as a corporal amounting to £19. 5. 11 3/4 (over 6 months)
As to Martin's service under Capt. Putman in 1780, it will be seen, that he received 3 separate payments in certificates amounting small to £21. 14. 2 of which £5. 15 was for service as private. The term

of his enlistment or engagement in 1780, was 9 months - and to corroborate the same I adduce 8 th The affidavit of said Jacob Chew, who was Martin's fellow soldier.
Recapitulation.
  1777. June to Nov a Prisoner of war 6 months   1778. In Capt. Bradbick's Compy of Rangers 9 "   1779. under Capt. J. Bowman 1 " 12 dy,   1780. " " Garret Patman 6 "   1780. " " Stevenson 1 " 5 "   1781. " " Odell 1 "   in the expedition vs. Major Ross } 
24 mo 17 dy,
All of which is respectfully submitted by
D. F. HICKS Solon For widow

State of New York County of Jefferson
I, Jacob Shaw of the Town of Le Ray in said county, a prisoner of the United States do depose and say, that in the year 1778 a party consisting of John Putman and others were sent out on a scouting tour, during which they were very near the boats of the enemy. This was a day or two before we were taken prisoners. We were taken, a part of us, on the second day and a part on the third of June in the year named and were in captivity till about the last of November next following. On our return from captivity the following persons were landed at Boston, viz, Godfrey Shaw Stephen Shaw Jacob Shaw Robert Martin David Harris John Reas John Morris, when in consequence of sickness which we had contracted during our captivity we remained about three weeks and then started for our homes (except David Harris who was still unable to go) soon after we started I was taken sick and did not reach home until the 17 th day of March next following. The persons who were taken prisoners at the same time and place I was as above stated were John Putman Harmon Salisbury John Shaw Joseph Scott George Cough Henry Cough

Part 11. 27 Annals of the County of Jefferson
Charles Morris Godfrey Shew Stephen Shew Solomon Woodworth David Harris Robert Martin John Morris John Reas Andrew Bowman.
Jacob C. Shew of
Subscribed and sworn this 3 day of February  March 1847 before me and certify that Jacob Shew above named is a respectable man and is entitled to full belief.
Robt. Austin.
STATE OF NEW YORK, Jefferson County, ss.
I, James G. Lynde, Clerk of the County of Jefferson, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That (G. Sabin) Esq. whose name is subscribed to the cer- tificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or ac- knowledgment, a (Justice of the Peace) for said County, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such (Justice) and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, the Third day of March 1847
(J. G. Lynde) Clerk.  (By Richard Clark) Deputy Clerk.

Part of the original document No. 6 Estate of John Reas
Charles Morris Godfrey Shew Stephen Shew Solomon Woodworth David Harris Robert Martin John Morris John Reas Andrew Bowman.
Jacob C. Shew of
Subscribed and sworn this 3 day of February  March 1847 before me and certify that Jacob Shew above named is a respectable man and is entitled to full belief.
Tobias Justice of peace
acknowledgment, a summons of ine peace for said County, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such person and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, the Third day of March 184 7 
J. S. G. Synbe Clerk. Bylecha (clerk) depy clk.

State of New York County of Montgomery ss.
In the matter of the application of Annatje Crum, former widow of Robert Martin deceased for a pension under the acts of 7 July 1838 &c. ———
I Parent H. Rooman being further duly sworn depose and say, that I was born, as my parents have always informed me & I believe to be true) on the twenty-third day of October 1771. That I will remember things which occurred when I was only three & four years of age, especially things unusual, or differing from those, I was in the habit of seeing about me, some- thing common with all children. That I will remember seeing the said Robert Martin when he had returned from captivity in Canada, or after he had thus returned, from a peculiarity in his dress or wearing apparel, which contrasted strongly in my eye with the dress of other soldiers & citizens I had ever seen before. His pantalettes had a double welt on the outside of each leg precisely similar to the welts on the leggings of the aborigines of this Country. The brother of said Martin, named Philip lived with my father at the time, & of him I enquired as herein after stated. On noticing him thus particularly & struck with his then to me strange appearance, I enquired who he was & where he was from, and those of whom I enquired told me that he was an American soldier who had been taken a prisoner & carried Captivity to Canada, and had recently returned home from Captivity. I saw him said Robert Martin often afterwards, and the account I then received of said Robert Martin on sundry occasions afterwards confirmed said account, and identified him as the Robert Martin who had been a prisoner of war as aforesaid, & the

husband of Annatje Cram, the name of his widow she having after his decease married a Mr Cram. How long it was after said Robert Martin had returned from captivity that I saw him for the first time it is impossible for me to specify - but I think it must have been about several months afterwards. That I understood that it was the fashion in Canada at that time to wear pan- taloons like those worn by said Robert Martin as aforesaid - and it was the only pantaloons at that time that I saw any person (white person) wear and I do not remember to have seen any white person wear the same since, though I have seen Indians as they are called (or aborigines) wear leg- gings with such moccasins to them.
Barent H. Krooman
Annatje Cram widow etc.
Subscribed & sworn before me this 22 nd May 1847
Henry Van Horn justice of the peace (L.S.)
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Henry Van Horn Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit of Barent H. Krooman was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace of said county; and further that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such signature and verily believe that the signature to the said affidavit is genuine:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the 22 nd day of May 1847.
C. S. Brumley CLERK.

Annatje Crum widow of Robert Martin Asst. of Jacobshew No. 8. S
D Evansville (N.Y. Feb-16)
D
Miss F. Bates Esq. Fonda Montgomery N.Y. to the care of A. A. Van Horn Esq.

Jacob Shew being sworn deposeth and saith that Robert Martin enlisted under capt. Garret Putman for a term of nine months, in the spring of One thousand seven hundred and eighty, and served his time out, in Col. John Harpers regiment; under the above named capt. Putman; further this deponent saith
Jacob Shew being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that Robert Martin, of the town of Johnstown the county of Tryon and state of New York, enlisted to serve in the war of the revolution for a term of nine months, in the spring of One thousand seven hundred and eighty, and served his time out under capt. Garret Putman in Col. John Harpers regiment, and further this deponent saith not.
Sworn before me
July 8 th 1847
Wm H Shumway J.P.
Jacob Shew
I certify that I am acquainted with Jacob Shew the person whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit, and that he is a credible person. July 1 1847
Wm H Shumway J.P.
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office, }
I, James G. Lynde, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Wm H. Shumway Esq.
before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn.
was at the date of 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 his hand-writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the same to be his proper hand-writing and signature.
Witness my hand, and seal of said County, this first day of February in the year 184 7 - J. G. Lynde Clerk.

In the matter of of Annalge Ouen former widow of
Robt Martin.
afft of John Hare no 4.
fe

State of New York County of Montgomery ss
I, John Hare of the town of Florida in the County of Montgomery aforesaid, aged eighty-one years, do depose and say that I was born in said town of Florida, then called Warrensburgh on the 22 d Nov r 1706, as my parents informed me & I believe to be true I was brought up in that place. After the revolutionary war when I was about twenty-two years of age I first became acquainted with Robert Martin whose widow Annalye Cram is now, as I am in- formed an applicant for a pension. I am also well acquainted with said Annalye and with her father's family. She was a daughter of Philip Phillipeer, her first husband was the said Robert Martin & her second & last husband was Elias Cram. Since his death she has remained his widow - at the time I first became acquainted with said Robert Martin as aforesaid we were both engaged in the performance of militia duty in the town of Johnstown & said Robert Martin then lived in said town within the bounds of the present town of Mohawk in said County of Montgomery, toward in the year 1788. I was at the time an ensign of the Company in which said Robert Martin trained on the occasion referred to. I continued to cultivate his acquaintance & the acquaintance with his family until he said Robert Martin died. I well recollect that said Robert Martin related to me on several occasions in the course of familiar conversation with him his services in the war of the revolution but I cannot give the details, having never charged my mind therewith. I can only state that he related to me among other things that he was taken prisoner while performing military duty during said war, but how long he was a prisoner or any particulars relating to his capture I cannot now remember, and further that he engaged during said war in many skirmishes with the

enemy and in several scouting expeditions & that he was in the Battle of Johnston when the British made a descent upon that place under Major Ross & his party and further I can- not say or specify. John Hare
Subscribed & sworn this 20 day of February 1847, before me, I do certify, that I am well acquainted with the Deponent John Hare &
STATE OF NEW-YORK. Montgomery County Clerk's Office.
I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Abraham A. Van Horn whose name is subscribed to the annexed Sworn & Certified was at the time his name was attested a Justice of the Peace of said county; and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Sworn & Certified is genuine:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the 20 th day of February 1847
C. S. Brumley CLERK.
In the matter of of Annalye Crum former widow of Robt Martin. affid. of John Hare no 4.
He

enemy, and in several scouting expeditions & that he was in the Battle of Johnston when the British made a descent upon that place under Major Ross & his party, and further I can- not say or specify. or specify. — John Hare
Subscribed & sworn this 20 day of February 1847, before me; I do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with the deponent John Hare, & that his statements are entitled to full credit. Wm Van Horne Justice of the Peace
IN TESTIMONY the 20 th day of
In the matter of of Annalye Cum former widow of Robt Martin. afft of John Hare no 4. fe

• Annalje Crum former widow of Robert Martin Aff t of Christian Nat. No 5. 19.1

State of New York County of Fulton  Fulton } ss.
I Christian West of the town of Johnstown, Fulton County, aged seventy-four years and upwards, being duly sworn saith, that I was born & brought up in said town, and within one mile of the residence of one Robert Martin the former husband of Annatje Crum who is now an applicant for a pension, as I am informed I believe, that is the residence of said Robert Martin after his marriage to said Annatje whose maiden name was "Phillipse". I will recollect that said Robert Martin died about fifty years ago, before his death, that he had the reputation of having served in the revolution, and of having been taken a prisoner by the British and carried captive to Canada. And I further testify that said Annatje after the death of said Robert married one Elias Crum, and after the death of said Crum she remained a widow, and is a widow at the present time.
Subscribed & sworn this 12 th day of February 1847, before me and I certify that said Christian West the above
Christian West his X mark
STATE OF NEW YORK, Fulton County Clerk's Office.
I, STEPHEN WAIT, Clerk of the County of Fulton do hereby certify that John W. Bady whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed affidavit and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, dwelling in the said county, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said county, the 12 th day of February 1847.
Stephen Wait CLERK. By Robert Robertson Deputy Clerk the Clerk being absent
5/10/47

State of New York County of Fulton  Fulton } ss.
I Christian Wert of the town of Johnstown, Fulton County, aged seventy-four years and upwards, being duly sworn saith, that I was born & brought up in said town, and within one mile of the residence of one Robert Martin the former husband of Annatje Crum who is now an applicant for a pension, as I am informed I believe, and is the residence of said Robert Martin after his marriage to said Annatje whose maiden name was "Phillips". I will recollect that said Robert Martin died about fifty years ago. Before his death, that he had the reputation of having served in the revolution, and of having been taken a prisoner by the British and carried captive to Canada. And I further testify that said Annatje after the death of said Robert married one Elias Crum, and after the death of said Crum she remained a widow, and is a widow at the present time.
Subscribed & sworn this 12 th day of February 1847, before me and I certify that said Christian Wert the above deponent is a credible witness, his statements are entitled to full credit, and further that I believe said Christian Wert to be of the age stated above, to wit over seventy four years.
Christian Wert his X mark
John W Cady a Justice of the peace of said County State.
Edw. Smith

Annatje Crum former wife of Robert Martin.
which occurred over forty years ago. After her death the said Annatje remained his widow & unmarried for several years when she was married to one Elias Crum as I was informed & believed at the time, that said Elias & said Annatje continued to live together as husband & wife until about six years ago when when I attended his funeral. Since the death of said Elias, she the said Annatje has remained single & unmarried & is still a widow.

State of New York County of Montgomery ss:
I, Barent St. Vrooman of the town of Mohawk in said County, aged seventy-five years and upwards, being due sworn according to law, do depose and say, that I was born & brought up in said town, then called the District of Canajha- nara. That before the close of the revolution- ary war I became acquainted with Robert Martin who resided after his marriage as herein after stated within a mile and an half of the my place of residence. The said Robert Martin to whom I refer, was reputed to have been a soldier in said war, and I will recollect that I saw him after he returned from captivity and he was then pointed out to me by others as a soldier who had been taken prisoner by the enemy & carried to Canada. I was never informed and never inquired according to the best of my recollection under what officers he served, nor in what years, nor at what places but I will recollect that it was the common talk & rumour among the people among whom I lived that he was such a soldier and that he did serve his country faithfully.
And I further depose and say, that said Robert Martin had a brother named Philip who was wounded in the battle of Oriskana in 1777, and also in the Battle of Johnstown in the fall of 1781, as I am informed & believe to be the true dates - that said Philip lived in the family of my father, and being under age was apprenticed to my father to learn the trade or business of a farmer, and I remember that said Robert Martin came frequently to my father's house to see his brother the said Robert Martin - and I this deponent further depose and say that the same Robert Martin reputed to have served

Annatje Cram former wife of Robert Martin.
as aforesaid & who had been a prisoner as aforesaid, was married a few years after the close of the war of the revolution, but I cannot specify the exact date - I was present at the marriage ceremony which was performed by the Rev. Mr. Romyn of the Reformed Dutch Church of Poughkeepsie. And the said Robert Martin was married to Annatje Phillipse - I continued to cultivate the acquaintance of said Robert Martin until the day of his death which occurred over forty years ago. After his death the said Annatje remained his widow & unmarried for several years when she was married to one Elias Cram as I was informed & believed at the time, that said Elias & said Annatje continued to live together as husband & wife until about six years ago when when I attended his funeral. Since the death of said Elias, she the said Annatje has remained single & unmarried & is still a widow.
Subscribed & sworn to this 9 th day of February 1847, before me
Barent H. Vrooman
J. Graff Justice of the Peace
And I the said Jacob Graff Justice of the Peace before whom the foregoing deposition has been sworn, do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with the deponent the said Barent H. Vrooman Esq., & have known him for more than forty years - that he has always borne in the community in which he lives, an excellent character for truth & veracity, and that his statements are entitled to the fullest credit. The said Barent H. Vrooman has ever been highly esteemed, of great respectability & character, has been a member of the Legislature of this State, & a Commissioner for about twenty years - so witness my hand this 9 th Feb. 1847.
J. Graff Justice of the Peace

I have nothing to tell you but that life is still the same as it was at the period of service.
Adm 6-11-58 from Eng. Oct 1858
J. G. G. M. P.O. Box

Annalye or Anna Beum on the 18th of January 1847 personally appeared before the court of Common Pleas of the County of Fulton at York, and being sworn made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of July 7. 1838.
That she was formerly the widow of Robert Martin who served as a Soldier in the war of the Revolution. She this declarant did not become acquainted with said Robert Martin until about a year after said war closed or in the year 1784 and consequently she has no personal knowledge of his revolutionary services. She remembers only a few particulars which she heard her said husband relate previous to his death. He resided with his father and brother Phillip in what is now called the town of Mohawk. She never knew or heard of any other family by the name of "Martin" except that of her said husband and that his father's name was Alexander and who had 3 Sons Robert, Philip & Alexander. The said Robert in said war was engaged in an expedition with a small detachment of men, to destroy the boats of the enemy at a place called Sacondaga in which occasion the whole detachment detachment were taken Prisoners and remained in captivity for several months. She remembers also hearing him say, that he served under Capt. Bowman of the Militia, but cannot say how long nor in what year and also under Capt. Brantbeck and Capt. Putman. She further says that her former husband lived during a part of said war on the south side of the Mohawk river at a place called "Bowmans Creek" in the District of Coeymans, where said Captain resided and that Captain Brantbeck resided near the residence of said Robert's father. She can remember no particulars of her said first husband's services except as herein before stated, she can particularise no length of service, nor years of service, nor yet of any other officers under whom he served except those before named. Her maiden name was Phillips.
James Phillips aged 67 years and upwards sworn says that he was a son of Harman Phillips a soldier of the

Revolution and who died over 20 years ago. That his said Father resided within the district of Caughmanga from before the commencement of said war until the day of his death, and that he has always lived in the immediate neighborhood of the residence of his father. That he was well acquainted with Robert Martin during his lifetime and also with said Robert Martin's wife now the widow of Elias Brum died named Armitage Brum who is still living. Said Robert Martin resided within three miles of my residence and of the residence of his father. The said Robert Martin often visited his father when this deponent was a young man and conversed with him in his presence of revolutionary matters and of the part said Robert Martin and his said father took in military matters of the war, the revolution. His father also on several occasions conversed with him in relation to the revolutionary services of said Martin but it was only incidentally and did not charge his mind with the particulars thereof. He remembers however particularly the following circumstances and facts in relation thereto. That he Robert Martin and his father were soldiers together, but whether or not in the same company he cannot say, at the battle of Johnstown in the fall of 1758 which is the time said battle took place as he was informed. That they also served together as soldiers when the Caughmanga settlements were destroyed by the British & Tories. A brother of said Robert Martin, named Philip was wounded in said battle and his brother Robert who was present, was very much affected in consequence. He remembers, hearing them speak about a field piece which was during the engagement taken from the Americans by the British and of the Americans recapturing it. The following names of officers under whom they served are all he can recollect Colonel Willet and Captains Patman and Bradbury or Bradbake
Certifying further that the above deponent is a man of sound integrity truth & veracity and that his statements are entitled to full veracity. B

Alexander Martin of the Town of Ephrata Fulton Co. at York aged 58 years and upwards, Sworn, says that he is a son of Philip Martin who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and since over 20 years ago - His father was wounded in battle as he was informed at the battle of Johnstown in the fall of 1781 which was the time said Battle took place as he was informed & believes and thinks his father was wounded on a previous occasion. He saw an Intschel Pension up to the day of his death. His father resided on a farm where he and his brother Robert Martin had purchased in the town of Johnstown now so called being within the bounds of the District of Langhango - That said Robert Martin and his said Father lived together on said farm until the day of the death of said Robert and after his decease the said Philip Martin resided thereon like the day of his death. That Deponent resided on said farm with his father until the time of his death and afterwards - He often heard his father converse about the revolutionary services rendered by his brother the said Robert Martin but did not charge his memory with the particulars. He remembers a few which he will relate - At the Battle of Johnstown aforesaid the said Robert Martin was there on duty as a Soldier, & when his father fell wounded and on the said Robert espying his regret - His father replied that 'he was not dead yet' - His father also related to him that said Robert Martin was taken Prisoner and carried captive to Canada ( C )
Certificate of Justice that he is acquainted with Deponent and that he is a man of truth & veracity
Jacob Shew Sworn says that Robert Martin of the town of Johnstown then County of Tyrone and State of New York enlisted to serve in the war of the Revolution for a term of nine months in the spring 1780 and served his term out under Capt Garret Putman in Col. John Harpers regiment ( D )
Certificate of Justice that he is acquainted with Deponent and that he is a credible witness -

John Stone of the town of Haverda & county of Montgomery aged 81 years, sworn says - after the revolutionary war, when deponent was about 22 years old, he first became acquainted with Robert Martin whose widow Annitago Dunn is now, that he was acquainted with her & her family - When they first became acquainted with the said Robert Martin he was in the town of Johnstown county of Montgomery in the year 1778. Deponent well recollects that said Robert Martin related to him on several occasions his services in the war of the Revolution, but cannot give the details having never charged his mind therewith - He can only state he related to him among other things, that he was taken Prisoner while performing military duty during said war, but how long a Prisoner or any particulars relating to his capture cannot now remember - and further that he engaged during said war in many skirmishes with the enemy and in several scouting parties - that he was in the battle of Johnstown when the British made a descent upon the place & his party (E)
Barent H. Brooman sworn says that he was born in 1771 - that he well remembers things which occurred when only 3 or 4 years of age especially things unusual - That he well remembers seeing Robert Martin when he had returned from captivity in Canada from a peculiarity in his dress or wearing apparel, which contrasted strangely in his eye with the dress of other soldiers and citizens he had ever seen before - his pantaloons had a double welt on the outside of each leg precisely similar to the welts on the leggings of the aborigines of this country - The brother of said Martin named Philip lived with deponent's father at the time, and of him he enquired as herein after stated. In noticing him thus particularly and struck with his, then to him strange appearance - He enquired who he was and where he was from and then of whom he enquired told him that he was an American Soldier who had been taken a Prisoner and had recently returned home from captivity - Deponent saw the said Robert Martin often afterwards - and the account he received of him on Sunday

occasions afterwards confirmed said account and identified him as the Robert Martin who had been a Prisoner of war as a prisoner and the husband of Armitage Gurn the name of his widow she having after his decease married a Mr Gurn. How long it was after said Robert Martin had returned from captivity that he saw him for the first time, it is impossible for him to specify, but he thinks it must have been several months afterwards. That he understood it was the fashion in Canada at that time to wear Pantaloons like those worn by said Robert Martin and it was the only pantaloons at that time that he saw any person were worn does not remember to have seen any white person wear the same since, although he has seen Indians wear Leggins with such moccasins to them.
Christian West of the town of Johnstown aged 74 years & upwards Sworn, says that he was born & brought up in said town within one mile of the residence of one Robert Martin the former husband of Armitage Gurn now an applicant for a Pension. He recollects that the said Robert Martin had the reputation of having served in the Revolution and of having been taken a Prisoner by the British.
(9)
Certificate, Justice to the credibility of Deponent.
Jacob Shew of the town of Le Ray county of Jefferson N York, a Pensioner of the U States Sworn, says that in the year 1788 a party consisting of John Putman and others were sent out on a scouting party, during which they were very near the boats of the enemy - this was a day or two before we were taken Prisoners we were taken a part of us on the second day and a part on the third of June in the year named and were in captivity till about the last of November next following on our return from captivity the following persons were landed at Boston viz. Godfrey Shew Stephen Shew Jacob Shew Robert Martin David Harris John Reas John Morris, when in consequence of sickness which they had contracted during their captivity they remained about

Three weeks and then started for their homes. The persons who were taken prisoners at the same time and place this department was, as above stated were J. Putman, Harnum Salisbury John Shew Joseph Scott George Congdon, Henry Congdon Charles Morris Goddard Shew Stephen Shew Solomon Woodworth David Harris Robert Martin John Morris John Rees Andrew Bowman (H 1)
Certificate of Boston that Department is a respectable man and entitled to full belief.
See extract from examination of Washington papers on file in Department of State. (S 1)
See Comptroller of State of New York's certificate. (K 1)