Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20164, for Simeon Jacobs, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
mass
Jacobs, Simeon Sarah
W. 20164
CONTENTS

4375 Utica New York
Simeon Jacobs
of Floyd in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Oliver of the Regt commanded by Col Spenshaw in the Massachusetts line for 11 months and 6 days .
Inscribed on the Roll of Utica N. York at the rate of 37 Dollars 31 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Janua ry 1830 — and sent to A. P. Johnson Rome. NY
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 — $ 55.96 Semi-annl. allowance ending 4 Mar 33  18.65 $ 74.61
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Ino Cromwell Clerk, Book D Vol. 7 Page 158

311.
New York Albany Sarah Jacobs!
widow of Simon Jacobs M rs who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private (55)
Rec d from $21.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 37 Dollars 31.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Feb 1849 and sent to
Hon. J. H. Perkins M. C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 103 Vol. 4.
Reported
Certs returned by Hon. J. H. Perkins & sent to Mrs. Valentine Albany N.Y. Apl 5/49

1st Brief
No 10989
Simon Jacobs.
admitted
Vol 3 page 36
Capt. Chase 107, page 177
56.17.7
13 Sep 1832 1 Dec 1832
B P Johnson
Rome
N.Y.
P.M.

No 10989  BRIEF in the case of Simon Jacobs of the County of Oneida in the State of New York.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  In Open Court.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  _____  How old is he?  75 Years.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1775. 3. Private   1776 or 1777. 3. 104 days " Capt. Oliver Col. Spencer   1778. about. 3. "   1779. " 3. "  
 In what battles was he engaged?  _____  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Atch. Worcester County. Mass.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  By traditionary Evidence.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  They appear to be in due form. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James B.
Examining Clerk.

State of New York Oneida County ss
On this 26 th day of December 1832 before me personally appeared the Reverend Simeon Jacobs within named who being duly sworn deposes and says — That he served as follows in the Revolutionary War —
That in the Year 1775 he volunteered in the militia at Athol Worcester County Mass in a company of militia, left for Roxbury — and marched immediately from Athol — in the Fall of the year he believed and so states — to Roxbury near Boston, and was engaged in cutting & packing for the building of the fort at Dorchester Heights — and also in other services — and continued to serve there for the term of two months & three weeks which he is perfectly certain of and and his best recollection is that he served the full term of three months . He was regularly discharged at the expiration of the service. This deponent cannot now bring to his recollection the names of the officers under whom he then served. He has been subject to Epileptic fits for about eight years past, and they have affected much his memory partial- ly as it respects the recollection of names of individuals. The circumstances of his various services are so indelibly impressed upon his mind that he can still trace them — He thinks however that there was a Captain Morgan and a Captain Rice connected

with the army then at that time —
In the year 1776 this deponent volunteered under Capt John Oliver of Athol who was the Captain of the company of militia in which this deponent was enrolled — Lieut Henry — Col Myles — Col Sparrenhawk had command Regiment — and marched from Athol through Northampton and from there on a direct route to Peekskill on the North River in the State of New York — from thence to Brunswick in New Jersey and was engaged in a battle with the British between Brunswick and Princeton where we took 130 horses and wagons, or about that no — and we pursued them to Princeton and then we halted — and this deponent was there discharged having served the full term of 3 months. He recollects the name of these officers, because they were his company officers, and he was a waiter for the Captain and messes with them during this service.
In the fall of 1777 not 1778 as stated in his former answered paper the reason why he recollects the year is because it was immediately after taking of Burgoyne, he volunteered for three months and was a Sergeant and had charge of about 40 men as a guard to take charge of the British officers after we had marched

to Prospect Hill near Boston, to which place we went from Athol — This deponent continued in service there the full time of three months and was regularly discharged from service. This deponent recollects Gen Heath as the commanding officer for this deponent while in charge of the guard as sergeant, arrested Gen Heath in attempting to pass the lines — and detained him until he was released by order of the Captain of the guard. This circumstance brings to his recollection the name of Gen Heath. He cannot now distinctly recollect the other officers —
In the year 1779 this deponent volunteered in the militia at Athol aforesaid in the Spring of the year on town muster day, to go to the State of New York — This deponent was then a Corporal in the company — Capt Oliver had the command of the company at home — and Lieut Townsend took the command of the men who were taken from the company, and marched to Great Barrington Mass. and from there directly to Albany N. Y. where we laid several days — then to Schenectady, and then on towards Johnstown — and then served against the

British and Indian, for the sum of Three Months  wanting one week , according to his best recollection — He Safely Can & therefore thus does declare his Service to have been Two months and an half — and he was regularly discharged at Albany to which place we had returned. —
He does not now recollect, certainly the officers except Lieut Townsend . Tho' he thinks one General Officer by Genl. Warner and the Captain under whom he served was Captain Gates — as he now thinks —
This deponent refers to the following persons residing in his present neighborhood & town who can testify as to his character and reputation — viz Saml C. Brooks Esq , Barny Davis , Salmon Pellon Esq and many others — This deponent has been a Minister of the parish for ten years — previous to having been taken with the fits of Epilepsy —
This deponent cannot now state with more particularity his services from the causes herein stated — but he does state from his best recollection, that the above services as stated are correct, and the times and

Memoranda as there stated -
And further says No 2.
Simon Jacobs
Personally appeared the above Simon Jacobs clergyman and a man of credibility with veracity made oath to the foregoing affidavit Dec 26. 1832
Simon Jacobs J.P.
Nevada County B Lowell Cummings of May 16 in said County being sworn says that he is well acquainted with the Reverend Simon Jacobs above named and has known him for about twenty two years - That this deponent has heard the above declaration read - And he states that he has heard Elder Jacobs frequently as much as twelve or fifteen years since, relate upon his revolutionary services, and also frequently since, recited that the above statements is substantially the same as then made - except that he formerly could & did state the names of his officers in all his campaigns - but since he has had epileptic fits which this deponent knows of his having for about eight years past. his recollection of the names of persons has been very indistinct -
Lowell Cummings
Personally appeared the above named Lowell

Cummings known to me as a man of credibility Truth and veracity, recd evidence oath to the foregoing affidavit. Decr 26 Decemba 1832.
Numa Leonard
Clerk of Peace Oneida County to George Brown Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Numa Leonard above named is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County — That I am acquainted with his hand writing and justly believe the above to be his signature in his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 27 th day of December 1832.
Geo. Brown Clerk

S. 10989. Simeon Jacobs
Clergyman! Oneida Co. N.Y.
Private.
1775 volunteer in militia at Roxbury, Md 2 months + 3 weeks
1776. 97. volunteer under Capt Olun. Col Sparrow Hawk — 3 months
1778. at Prospect Hill a volunteer about 3 mos and 14 days —
1779 at Albany &c
2 years 9 months 2 years 9 months Whole Service ab. 11 years
Admitted 11 mo 6 days
W. H. Johnson Agent, Rome. N.Y.
Pension to be payable at Bank Utica N.Y.

Find Leon Jacob, Niagara Co. N.Y.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Oneida County,
On this 11th day of Sept 1852 personally appeared in open court Simion Jacobs in the court of Common Pleas Oneida Co. a resident of said county and state, aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born at Thompson Conn. 1757. Has no record of his age, may be one when he was born. Lived in Athol Worcester Co Mass. when he entered service. Since war has lived at Royalston Ms. and now Stoyd Oneida Co. N.Y. — volunteered at Athol in 1775 in the militia and marched to Roxbury near Boston and served three months but has forgotten the names of officers under whom he served — volunteered in 1776, under Capt Oliver St. Henry? Col Sparrowhawk, marched to Brunswick to repel the British — and served three months was regularly discharged at Pluck main — He again volunteered in 1778, and had charge of a small company and marched to Prospect Hill, and served about three months and returned home. In 1779 volunteered in militia marched to Albany N.Y. Schenectady & in that service served about 3 months . He does not remember officers. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Joseph B Read Dep Clk
Simion Jacobs
We, Orin Beckwith Clayman and William Hubbard Tinton residing in Royal Oneida Co hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elder Simion Jacobs who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be about seventy five years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. That he
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph B Read (Dep Clerk)
is a man of truth & veracity — Orin Beckwith William Hubbard
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states; And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Orin Beckwith , who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Royal Oneida Co and that William Hubbard Tinton who has also signed the same, is a resident in Tinton Justice and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court Q. May and Just. Jay
I, George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Oneida Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Simion Jacobs for a pension.
In Testi W proof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 11th , day of Sept 1852 . Geo Brown Clerk Joseph B Read Dep Clk

3341 Sarah Jacobs
.. Oneida Co. N.Y.
3865 Act 1838
Marr'd 8 Dec 1791
Husband. died 7. Apr 1833
B. P. Johnson
Agent.
Rome
Oneida Co.
School Dist. Private 6 mo & 14 days
N.Y.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New York, } County of Oneida, }
On this tenth day of September 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, of said county, Sarah Jacobs a resident of Hoyd in the county aforesaid, aged 70  twelve 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 granting Half-pay and Pensions to certain Widows," that she is the widow of Simon Jacobs late of Hoyd in said county who was a Revolutionary pioneer of the United States, and a statement of whose services will be found on the records of the Pension Department Washington.
She further declares that she was married to the said Simon Jacobs  Royalston Mass on the tenth  eight day of December in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety one ; that her husband, the aforesaid Simon Jacobs — died on the Seventh day of April 1833. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service; but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, 1794 viz; at the time above stated. That her maiden name was Sarah Davis . Sworn to and subscribed on } Sarah Jacobs the day and year above written } Heath Mass J. D. Dean, Clerk.

State of New York Oneida County ss
Chester Clark of Noyes in said Co. being duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Sarah Jacoby within named that she is the widow of Simon Jacobs who was a Revolutionary pensioner and that she has remained a widow ever since his death.
Sworn to open court the day of grant of pension J. Dean Clerk.
Chester Clark
Clerk's Office Oneida County ss
I learn Dean Clark that the foregoing proceedings were this day had in open court - My hand and seal of office the day within named - James Dean Clerk.

Rayalston March twenty sixth seventeen hundred and ninety two This is the amount of those that have married right to the year 1892
December eighth Dear Simon Jacobs and Sarah Davis both of Rayalston Mares Kenney Boston
a true copy of the returns West John Batchelder Town Clerk
Rayalston September 15th 1838 I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures as follows March 26th 1792 & Decm 8th 1892 Barnet Bullock } Clerk of Rayalston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss I Barnet Bullock above named do hereby certify that I held the office of Town Clerk in the County of Worcester and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Rayalston with the exception above named as certified by me
Barnet Bullock } Clerk of the Town of Rayalston
Worcester ss I sworn before me
This 15th day of September 1838
Benson Peck, justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify, that Benoni Peck is a justice of the Peace within and over said County - and that the foregoing signature of his name is true and genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this twentieth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight.
Charles G. Prentiss, Register

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Rev. Simeon Jacobs 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. W. File 20164
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Fall 1775 3 mos. Priv. ✓ Engaged in battle at Bunker Hill Mass.   + 1776 8 mos. John Oliver Sharhawk   Fall 1777 3 mos. Sergt. at a guard at Prospect Hill, Genl. Heath.   Spring 1779 2 1/2 mos. Capt. { of Capt John Oliver's co. ✓  
Battles engaged in, was in engagement at Bunker Hill, Mass. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Nth. Worcester Co. Mass. Date of application for pension, Sept. 11. 1832. Residence at date of application, Oneida Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, born — 1757 at Thompson, Conn. where  he was married to Sarah Davis Remarks: He was a Royalston Mass. March 26. 1792. Sarah Davis  his d. Feb. 7. 1833, and she  was alive when her appl. recd. Sept. 10. 1832 while 71 yrs of age + a res. of  Floyd, Oneida Co. N.Y.
Very respectfully,
Office Note { Rev. Simeon Jacobs was Lieut. of John Oliver's co. page 926 Vol. XI Mass. service cannot be verified according to alleged date.
Commissioner.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 201644
Sarah Jacobs Wid' of Simeon Jacobs Brn Rev. War
Act: Feb - 2 nd  1/48
Index:—Vol. CA , Page 31
[Arrangement of 1870.]

L. L. Edwards Esq Conway Pennine,

V N. York Sarah Jacobs let. to B.P. Johnson 17. July 1839
Not July 1838

Albany
Simeon Jacobs act June 7. 1832 to what time paid?
Died 7 April 1833 paid to that time -
Andrew ...
S. H. H.
paid to ... after 1833 -
Seton Place -

V
4861
New York alby
Sarah Jacobs
widow of Simeon Jacobs
who was a private
in the Mass ts Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 21 Dollars 55- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Feby 1844. and sent to
Hon ble S. Beardsley Hosp. Representative
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 260

4861.
New York Albany.
Sarah Jacobs.
widow of James
who was a Private
in the Mass. Line
due from $21. \frac{55}{100}
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 37 Dollars 38.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of March 1849
and sent to
Hon T. Fletcher M.C.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 3 Page 78.

3865.
New York Albany Sarah Jacobs
Widow of Simon who was a pensioner under the Act of 32 and who died on the 7 April 1833. of the City in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Oliver of the Regt commanded by Col. Sparreboom in the Mass line for 6 mos 1843.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 37 Dollars 31 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836. Increased from $21.55
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of March 1849 - and sent to Hon. T. H. Perkins M.C.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Sec. Schuyler clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 163 ,

311.
Reported
New York Albany Sarah Jacob widow of Simon Jacob who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 21. Dollars 55.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of June 1848 and sent to
Say Hathaway Rome N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 103 Vol. 4

Albany 3865
Sarah Jacobs widow of Simeon Jacobs
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832 and who died on the 7. th April 1833 of Oneida Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Oliver of the reg't. commanded by Col. Sparrehawk in the Mass. line for 6 months & 14 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 21 Dollars 55 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13. th day of August 1839 and sent to B.P. Johnson Rome, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March '39 64.65 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep. 10.77
$75.42
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Book 1. Vol. 2
Clerk, Page 85

January 21, 1912
The Commissioner of Pensions Interior Department Washington D.C.
Sir:
I desire information concerning the Rev. Simeon Jacobs, my great- grandfather, who enlisted in the army from Massachusetts.
His widow Sarah Davis Jacobs drew a pension for several years. He was born in 1757 died 1833

She was born in 1767, died 1853
I would like any information which the records may contain but especially the name of his regiment and where he came from.
If this is a proper inquiry to be addressed to your bureau I will appreciate your courtesy in furnishing what information may be on file - if not, will you kindly indicate the method by which I may secure it? Please address me at 529 W. Lawrence Street, Helena Montana
Very respectfully
William J. Egleston

3268 In the matter of Sarah Jacobs an applicant for pension under act of 1843.
R. P. Johnson Agent. Rome N.Y.

DECLARATION ACT, 1843.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ONEIDA COUNTY,
On this eleventh day of November 1843, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, personally appeared Sarah Jacobs a resident of the town of Floyd in said county, aged seventy seven 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 on the 3d of March 1843, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Simeon Jacobs who was a Revolutionary Soldier and Pensioner of the United States, and a pensioner under the act of 1832
and that she received under the Act of July 7th, 1838, a Pension of twenty one  twenty one \frac{55}{100} dollars per annum; She further declares that she remains a Widow, and has done so ever since the death of her husband.
Sarah Jacobs
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ONEIDA COUNTY,
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Sarah Jacobs and know her to be the person described in the above declaration, and who was a Pensioner under the Act of July 7th, 1838.
Twenty one \frac{55}{100} "on account" "Jacobs" on account.  JUSTICE. Samuel C. Brooks
I Deles Dury CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF Oneida do hereby certify that Samuel C. Brooks was on the date of the above certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 11 th day of January in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and forty four  Deles Dury Clerk

From Mrs Valentine Albany N.Y.

State of New York } County of Oneida }
On this 22 nd day of February 1849 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County — personally appeared Sarah Jacobs a resident of Floyd — in the County aforesaid, Aged Eighty two Years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Joint Resolution of Congress of July 1 st 1848, relating to services of persons who served in the Revolutionary War, That she is the widow of Simeon Jacobs who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of thirty seven Dollars and thirty one cents per annum, That she now receives a pension under the Act of February 2 nd , 1848 at the rate of twenty one Dollars and fifty five cents per annum, And is now a widow — In support of which claim she refers the pension Department to the proof on file and to the Resolution aforesaid
Subscribed & Sworn to before me this 22 nd day of February 1849 }
Charles H. Fox Justice of the Peace
I certify that Sarah Jacobs is personally known to me And that she is the identical person above named & described —
Charles H. Fox Justice of the Peace
Clerks Office } Oneida County } Patrick Mahon Clerk of the said County certify That Charles H. Fox Esquire was on the 22 nd day of February A D 1849 a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Oneida duly elected and authorized to act as such and that the signatures above written purporting to be those of the said Justice are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my official Seal and subscribed my Name this 24 th day of February A D 1849. Patrick Mahon Clerk

Sarah Jacob
Adm 7
1861
admitted
Day Hathaway Rome N.Y.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of 3 d of February 1848, entitled an act making further provision for surviving Widows & Orphans of the Revolution. State of New York } ss County of Onondaga }
On this 25 th day of April 1848, personally appeared before the Subscriber, a Justice of the peace in & for said County, Sarah Jacobs of Hoyt in the county aforesaid, aged 81 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 on the 3 d of February 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, that she is the widow of Simeon Jacobs , _____ who was a private in the Revolutionary war, & belonged to the Massachusetts line of troops, as will more fully appear by the papers on file at the War Department, upon which a pension was granted to her of $21.50 per annum, — the original certificate has been surrendered, & she has since that time been paid upon affidavit. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Subscribed & sworn to on the day & year above written, before me, said Sarah is personally known to me,
Sarah Jacobs
Samuel C. Brooks Just. Peace

Clerk's Office Oneida County
I, Patrick Mahon Clerk of the said County certify that Samuel L. Brooker Esquire was on the 25 th day of April 1848 a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Oneida duly elected and authorized to act as such and that the signature on the opposite side purporting to be that of the said Justice is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County & subscribed my name April 28, 1848.
Patrick Mahon Clerk

Aug 4 9
Mr. Lusk Esq.
St. J. S. Edwards, Esq. Washington

Home N.Y. August 5 th 1839.
Hon J. S. Edwards Sir:
I am desired by Mrs. Jacobs in answer to your letter of the 17 th July 1839, to say that she will accept her pension for 6 mos. 114 days, as therein stated - As from the great distance of quarters from her it would cost her much to obtain proof as to the other Service.
I am very Respectfully Your obed Servt Benj. M c Johnson

3341
Nov 26.
My
7 July 1838,
Sarah Jacobs

Home-Stock 20 1838 Oneida Co. N.Y.
Hon. J. Edwards. Sir Enclosed are the papers of Mrs. Sarah Jacob, widow of Simeon Jacob, a Revolutionary pensioner, with proof of marriage, as required by the act of 1838.
Returns are most respectfully requested to the subscriber.
I am very Respectfully Your obedient Servt R. M. Johnson

Case
Return this letter
C.
Spencer

Albany N.Y. Feb. 25 th 1849
Mr. Edwards please answer Mr. Valentine when this business is close your affec. Servt Timothy Jenkins
Sarah Jacobs named in the enclosed papers being a resident of Your Congressional District. I have taken the liberty of forwarding the papers to You
Have the kindness to forward them to Mr Edwards with a line from You requesting a report at his earliest convenience & when rec d please forward it to me,
Unusual delay in the pension office occasion much anxiety with these old Ladies, And as Members of Congress have a preference, may afford some apology for troubling You
I have the honor to be Yours very respectfully W. Valentine
Hon Timothy Jenkins M.C. Washington 3
P.S. It would be desirable if You can get the report before You leave Washington

Hon. J. L. Edwards Crim? Pen!
Post Off. Rome N.Y. May 16. '48
W. L. Sii
I send inclosed Mrs. Sarah Jacobs declaration under the act of February last, when an examination has been had, & a certifi- issued for her, be pleased to send it me Very respectfully y. obd. Jay H. Hathaway
P.S. I send a list of names of Widows whose declarations I have sent you, some part of mail was lost on route here to Albany, if any of these names have failed to reach you, please advise me, that I may make new papers. — Mrs. Mansden, Otis, Lord barrier, Fuller Kirkland, Hobbins Woodward, Tully 10 in all

Sarah Jacobs 50/
Payment to be made at Albany , by
Thos. W. Alcott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York .
58 years in State Sept 1848 Residence
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Adm o Oct '38 43844 48 at $37.31 for Annu ded for annuity at $21.55 per Annu
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 103 , Vol. 4
Geo. Shukins Clerk.
Wm. T. Jenkins clerk

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Sarah Jacobs. widow of Simeon Jacobs. who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty one dollars and fifty five cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this nineteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Carrards Commissioner of Pensions. By J. S. Evans

Letter to J. L. Edwards Esq

Albany, N.Y. July 25 th 1849
Sir
Enclosed is the application of Sarah Jacobs for an increase of her pension under the Resolution of July 1 st 1848. I herewith return her pension certificate under the Act of July 2 nd 1848.
I am Yours, very respectfully, (M rs Valentine)
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington

5258
Feb 1. 1844
NY, Mar 3 1843
Sarah Jacobs 1:55 per an
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 10 Hennin Office
H. J. Beaudry W.R.

Washington Jan 21. '46.
Sir, The enclosed shows it delayed— I am &c. Saml Beardsley