Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29,313, for Ralph Mack, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Mack, Ralph
S. 29,313
CONTENTS

3880
New York
Ralph Mack
of Houndsfield in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Skinner of the Regt. commanded by Col. Vose in the Connecticut line for 9 months and 7 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 30 Dollars 76 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Janua- ry 1833 and sent to Adriel Ely Watertown N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $46.11 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 33 15.38
$61.52
d. Apr 25 1836
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M c Cromwell Clerk Book D Vol. 5 — Page 126

R. Mack
10,070
Direct to Alvin a g... N... M...
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STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Jefferson County, }
ON this 12 th day of September 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, now sitting, Ralph Black a resident of Hounsfield in said County, aged 73 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.
At Hebron Connecticut at the age of 17 in the Month of Dec. 1776 volunteered to go to New London a private in Capt Skinner's Coy. Col. Trumbull's Regt Connecticut State Troops - Marched to New London - Kept guard at the Fort and door to the Light House a whole Regt was out and all under the command of Col. Trumbull. Served three Months and was verbally discharged at New London & returned to Hebron
Above ten years after then a private in Capt Skinner's Coy. joined where the Colons have turned out on a Draft for two Months Marched to Fort Mifflin was stationed there till the two Months had expired when the whole Coy returned to Hebron
When Arnold burnt New London turned out on that alarm then in the same Coy arrived by the Meeting House on the Hill just as the British were retreating saw the wounded next day brought from Fort Griswold - was out one week
Soon after was drafted and turned out in Capt Perry's Coy - No field officer out, Connecticut State Troops - The object of this expedition was to scout - was divided into small squads frequently under command of a sergeant Marched to Horse Neck did service there and in that vicinity two Months returned to Hebron
Soon after turned out on a similar Draft for two Months a private in Capt Phelps Coy. Talcott was here - Connecticut State Troops - Marched into the vicinity of North River was scouting preventing the British and Tories from plundering the inhabitants at the expiration of the two Months the whole Coy returned to Hebron did some more than nine Months in the above tours but can't recollect the year better than as above described knows of no living witness - has no documentary evidence Was born in Hebron Con. 13 th June 1757. Lived in Hebron till a long time after the war - then moved to Mayfield N. York where I lived 7 Years - then moved to Hounsfield where I now live & have lived about 20 years

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or Annuity except the present; and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State. That there is no clergyman Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. in his neighborhood
P. Burchard clerk
Ralph Mack
Court of Com. Pleas of Jefferson
We , Zeno Allen  Judge of the a Clergyman, residing in the Town of Housfield in said County, and Jason Rice residing in Housfield hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Ralph Mack who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 73 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
P. Burchard clerk
Zeno Allen Jason Rice
And the said Court 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 Zeno Allen who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Housfield and that Jason Rice who has also signed the same, is a resident in Housfield and an credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, PELEG BURCHARD , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ralph Mack for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Court, this 12 day of September 183 2
P. Burchard clerk

No 10,070
Ralph Clarke
13 Sep 1832 5 Dec 1832
admitted
11/12 13/12
Adriel Ely
Watkins
Jefferson
New York
1832

No 10,070
BRIEF in the case of  Ralph Mack of Houndsfield  County of Jefferson in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Before Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? Seventy three years 73  4. 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.     Enlisted in December 1776 3 private Gen. B. S. [?], reg. Connecticut State troops, Capt. Skinner's comp.   about 2 years after this was drafted 2 Capt. Skinner   When Arnold's band New York was cut off an alarm was raised and he was drafted 7   Four years was drafted 2 Capt. [?]'s comp.   Four years was drafted 2 Capt. Phelps' comp. Genl. State troops   Lieut. [?]  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? 
Not any
 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? 
at Housatonic, Connecticut
 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 
His tradition is supported by the affidavits of the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and another respectable citizen of the same town whose credibility is verified by the Court
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
Not any
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. B. Wilcox
Examining Clerk.

O. W. & N. Division.
L. W. B. 1. 29313.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
April 28th, 1896.
Madam:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Ralph Mack, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar. 1776 3 mo. Pvt. Skinner, Throop, Conn.   1778 2 mo. Pvt. Skinner, Not stated. Conn.   Not st'd 2 mo. Pvt. Terrill, Not stated. Conn.   " 2 mo. Pvt. Phelps, Not stated. Conn.   He also served one week at the time Officers not stated. New London was burned;  
Battles engaged in, None.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hebron, Conn.
Date of application for pension, September 12th, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Houndsfield, N. Y.
Age at date of application, Born at Hebron, June 13th, 1759.
Remarks:
Mrs. Frances Roe., Very respectfully,
c/o Capt. F. W. Roe, Ft. Snelling, Minn.

C. R. & M. Div. I. W. B. I. 29316.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
April 11th, 96.
Madam:-
In returning herewith your letter of the 3rd inst., you are advised that Ralph Mack made an application for pension on September 12th, 1832, at which time he was residing in Houndsfield, N. Y., and 73 years of age, and his pension was allowed for nine months and seven days actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Skinner and Col. Throop. He enlisted from Hebron, Conn.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. D. R. Smith,
Utica, N. Y.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
14. 293 13
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Ralph Mark a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec 1776 3 mos. Pvt. Skinner Shrop Conn.   See 1778 later 2 mos. Skinner   ✓ 2 mos. Ferry   ✓ 2 mos. Phelps   1776 also served 1 week at the time New London was burned  
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hudson Conn  Date of application for pension, Sept 10 1832. He was at  Residence at date of application, Thunberg, Jefferson Co. N.Y.  Age at date of application, born June 13 1759 at Hudson Conn.  Remarks: died Apr 25 1836
No data as to family  The above noted is the only soldier of that name &c.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

O. W. & N. Division,
F. S.
I. 29,313.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 15, 1896.
Madam:
In returning herewith your communication of the 2 nd inst., I have the honor to advise you that Ralph Mack made an application for pension on Sept. 12, 1852, at which time he was residing at Houndsfield, Jefferson County, N.Y., and 73 years of age, and his pension was allowed for nine months and seven days actual service as a private in the Connecticut troops, Revolutionary war; served a part of the time under Capt. Skinner and Col. Throop.
The data you have furnished concerning Thomas Bailey is not sufficient to enable the Bureau to make a satisfactory search.
Very respectfully,
M rs Lohra Commissioner.
Mrs. Frances Roe, Care of Capt. F. W. Roe, Ft. Snelling, Minn.

O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
P. C.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.E.O.
Washington, D. C., April 30, 1895.
Miss:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Ralph Mack --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. Mar, 1 1776 5 mos. Pvt. Skinner Throop Conn. 1776 2 mos. Pvt. Skinner Not stated. Conn. Not stated. 2 mos. Pvt. Terrill Not stated. Conn. Not stated. 2 mos. Pvt. Phelps Not stated. Conn. He also served one week at the time New London was burned; officers not stated.
Battles engaged in,
None.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hebron, Conn.
Date of application for pension, September 12, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Houndsfield, N. Y.
Age at date of application, Born at Hebron, June 13, 1759.
Remarks:
Very respectfully,
Miss Frances Rae,
C/o Capt. F. W. Rae, U.S.A.,
1904blm
Commissioner.
Ft. Snelling, Minn.

Washington, D.C.
Mr. Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir: —
Will you kindly advise as to whether there was a pension granted to Ralph Mack or his widow, the said Ralph Mack fought in the Revolutionary war.
If there is any fee connected with this service, I will be glad to pay.
Bessie Mack Martindale
Soomis,
Placer Co Calif.
Soomis,
Placer Co,
California.
Jan 3. 1915

Fort Bullhead Minn
April 20 th 1896.
Hon Mr. Leachman -
Dear Sir -
I regret being obliged to trouble you the second time, but the enclosed paper is not a receipt to a serial, as a certificate of Restrictionary Service. What I believe is,

is a copy of record of service of Ralph Small, the date of each enlistment, and name of letter if possible. He served five enlistments, and one with the burning of New London, all of which is on record at your office - And I would be very much obliged if you will kindly have this record copied upon one of your official blanks.
Very sincerely - Frances V. E.

Mrs Roe -
% Capt. F. W. Roe, U. S. A.
Fort Salline -
Minn -

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Fort Snelling Minn
April 8 th 1875
Dear William Leachman -
My dear Sir -
Will you kindly send me the number of the Regiment of Coon Creek, in which Ralph Mack of Jefferson County N.Y. served as privt. during the War between the States.

also the length of his service. His name is inscribed on the Bunker Hill under the Act of Congress passed June 1 st 1802. In report from Secretary of War 1805.
Very sincerely Yours To Capt. J. W. Rice U.S.A. Fort Donelson Tennessee

29313 Very INVALID.
File No. 29,313
Ralph Mack
Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 9, Page 255
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr 30 1895 Sold stock to Miss Francis Roe, Co Capt. V.M. Roe U.S.A., Ft Snelling, Minn.
96 March 13 Sold pension to Mrs. J. V. Roe Ft Snelling Minn.
Apr 11 96 Sold pension to Mrs. D. B. Smith Miss N.Y. F.W.B.
Apr 28 96 Statement to Mrs. D. B. S. Mrs. Francis Roe Ft Snelling Minn.
1915 Lanes 13 High St. Boston { F.W.B. M. Magitendale U.S.M.

State of New York Jefferson County 3/8 Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. Ralph Mack of Hounsfield who being duly sworn, according to law doth on his oath say - that he assigned as a reason in his declaration, for not obtaining the evidence of a clergyman, that there was not a clergy man then in his neighborhood - he had gone away - that he did procure the evidence of one of the Judges - that he has no record of his age Suppon it may be recorded in Hebron Connecticut that he did serve as a Private in the Revolutionary Army not less than Nine Months and on quarters of a Month & for such service he claims a Pension - Sworn & Subscribed to 3 Ralph Mack this 21 st day of December 1832 } before me } Danl Lee Justice of the Peace }
State of New York 3  Jefferson County 3/8 I Poley Burckhard Clerk of said said county of Jefferson Do hereby certify that Daniel Lee Esquire before whom the above affidavit was sworn to, was on the date of the said Justice of the Peace in & for said county commissioned & sworn & duly authorized to take the same And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe that his name subscribed to the same is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and set my hand and seal the Twenty first day of December 1832 P. Burckhard (Clerk) By M Lewis Sherman Dept Clerk