Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11856, Daniel Woolsey, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York
Woolsey, Daniel
R. 11856
CONTENTS

I Henry Woolsey of Willoughby Lake County State of Ohio aged seventy four, young the 13th day of last June being first duly sworn on my said oath depose and say that I became acquainted with Daniel Woolsey and his father's family in 1788 in Newmborough Ulster Co New York from my first acquaintance with Daniel Woolsey I heard him tell of being in the Revolutionary War that he was actively engaged from the first commencement of hostilities against the British and Tories some of the time as a soldier and some of the time a carrying of mail or riding Post Moe or less During of the War I do not remember the name of but one officer that he served under that was Capt Melancton Smith I heard Daniel Woolsey's father tell of Daniel's being in the Revolution a consid- erable of the time in the above capacities also heard his mother his sister and his Brother frequent- ly relate the same I am as well satisfied in my own mind that Daniel Woolsey rendered impor- tant service in the war as I could be had I been with him myself from what I heard him and his father's family tell about it from my first acquain- tance with him Daniel Woolsey and his father lived in Dutches County New York During the war further this deponent saith not Henry Woolsey
Sworn and subscribed to this 10th day of July in the year 1841 Before me John H. Henderson Justice of the Peace

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The State of Ohio Lake County ss.
Willoughby township July 10th. 1847
I do certify that I am acquainted with Henry Woolsey the deponent within named, and his reputation for truth and veracity is without reproach
John M. Henderson J. P.

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I Peleg Simmons of Willoughby township county of Lake State of Ohio aged twenty Nine years last June being first duly sworn on my said oath depose and say that I am a Revolutionary Pensioner and that I first became me acquainted with Daniel Woolsey of Harpers field Vskatobala to State of Ohio whilst I was in the Revolutionary War at West Point State of New York in the spring of 1782 according to the best of my recollection from the fore part of April untill later part of June following we both laboured together on the fort at West Point near three months from thence Daniel Woolsey was moved up to Red Hook and I moved to Flaggs Point soon after I first became acquainted with Daniel Woolsey he mentioned to me that he was to be discharged in July or later part of June 1782 and it is my impression that he told me then that he had then served upwards of two years in all and I think that while at West Point he was under Col Livingston and General Washington was then at West Point I belonged to Col Heman Swifts Regiment from Connecticut
Peleg Simmons

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The State of Ohio, } LAKE COUNTY, ss.
I, JOHN W. HOWDEN, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Lake, in the State of Ohio, do by these presents certify and make known, that John M. Henderson Esquire, before whom the annexed and foregoing Recommendation _____ was taken, and who has thereunto, in his own proper hand writing, sub- scribed his name, was at the time of signing signing such Recommendation
and now is a Justice of the Peace
_____ in and for said county, duly commissioned and sworn, agreeably to the Laws of the State of Ohio, and to all whose official acts as such, full faith and credit is, and ought to be given throughout the United States, and elsewhere.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Painesville, in said County, this 14 th day of September in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty one
John W. Howden

The State of Ohio Lake County ss
Personally came Pily Simmons & made oath & subscribed to the within affidavit before me
This 9th day of July 1821 J. H. Henderson Justice of the Peace
I do certify that I have been acquainted with Pily Simmons for the past fifteen years or more, and his character for truth & veracity is without reproach.
J. H. Henderson J. P.
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Daniel Woolsey. Madison Co. New York.
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Peter Morey Esq. Canajoharie Madison Co. New York.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Daniel Woolsey.  Madison Co. New York
   Period when the service was required Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1775 " 9 " Piv. Capt. McSmith Not stated None N. York 76 years Traditionary   1 4 " " Capt. Swart Not known " " Dutchess Co.   2 " " Gov. Clinton N. York    He must give his field officers &c in the last service     have some proof     He has   
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions:

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months, in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Joseph Rowen En ch

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - State of New York } ss. On this day of AD 1832 personally appeared in open court before the judges of the court of in & for the County of Madison aforesaid now sitting Daniel Woolsey a resident of the town of Germantown in the County of Madison & State of New York. Aged between Seventy Six - and Seventy seven 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 th 1832 -
That he was born in November 1755 in a town then called New Milford on the west side of the Hudson River a few miles above Newburg where he resided till he was about Seventeen years old, when his father moved to Armenia in the County of Dutchess State of New York - That in the year 1775  in the Spring of 1775 as near as he can recollect, - he entered the service of the United States, by enlisting as a volunteer under Captain Melancthon Smith, (who was afterwards Mayor of the City of New York) That such enlistment was for nine months - & that he served out his time fully - At the time he enlisted & for some time after, his company's rendezvous was at Pleasant Valley in Dutchess County. & during the whole nine months, either at Pleasant Valley or Fishkill a few miles distant - During that time, great inconvenience was experienced by the Tories of that vicinity, carrying information to the British Army, & forcibly opposing

& dispersing the Committee of Safety (as he believes it was called -) the The Committee that formed the local government, in the American Cause - On one night the Tories surrounded the house where the Committee met for business, & fired into the house - The declarant, is his company, or a part of it & among them the declarant was called out to protect the Committee - They marched to the house, about ten miles - took some of the Tories who were surrounding the house prisoners - & dispersed the rest - A sergeant of his, shot one of the Tories, - who refused to surrender himself, & was making taking his escape - The man who shot him was Aaron Lyons. - The Company were very frequently called out to put down the Tories - When the nine months for which he enlisted had expired, Capt. Smith gave him a written discharge - but he lost it a great many years ago - never thought it of any consequence - Soon after his discharge by Capt. Smith (does not recollect precisely how long, he enlisted under one Captain Stuart as a Volunteer, and served a year & four or five months - Does not recollect the names of any of his company Officers - except the Captain & does not know to what Regiment his Company belonged - Immediately after his enlistment under Capt. Stuart his Company marched to Fort Constitution opposite West Point & were employed there as a guard & on West Point - in its vicinity building Fort Putnam - During most of his term of service When Fort Montgomery was taken by the British, his Company started to relieve it

but immediately after they started, an express met them & informed them the Fort was lost - The Company were Ordered by Governor George Clinton to March immediately to Esopus to prevent the British from burning that town They then marched round the through the great Marsh - & through the mountain in the night to Fishkill - camped over to near Newburg. I marched up the west side of the Hudson River to Esopus. - The village had been burnt the day before they arrived There joined by Governor Clinton - On their way up to Esopus, a little above Newburg the detachment came in with a British Spy who was going to Burgoyne's Army from Gen Clinton and the declarant. stood a guard over him two or three nights & at different times by day after they had been at Esopus. Some days the Spy was condemned by a Court Martial - & hung upon an Apple tree - which was done by putting him upon a hogshead under the tree tree & after the Rope was made fast about his neck, the Hogshead was rolled away - The declarant cannot recollect date but recollects the circumstances distinctly Governor Clinton had command at Esopus Does not recollect the names of any Officers in other companies with whom he served. After they left Esopus & marched down the river again They were several days, secreted among the rocks, shooting at the British as they came up the River. Soon after returning to Fish - Kill, the declarant was discharged - but never had any written Discharge - does not know the reason he did not have such written discharge - He served out his

full time of enlistment - He used as at both times when he entered the service, in the town of Armenia County of Dutchess & State of New York - was a volunteer in both cases
The declarant has no documentary evidence of his services, & knows of no living person by whom he can prove them -
He has his father's family Records, showing his age, which he produces here in court.
Shortly after B. Burgoyne was taken he moved to Niskayuna in the Schenectady County State of New York - lived there about ten years moved to Delaware County, NY & for lived in the towns of Stamford & Andes in said County till March or April 1831 - moved into the town of Onondaga in Onondaga County State of New York remained there till July 1831. moved to Finner in Madison County
State of New York where he now resides. The declarant is known in his present neighbourhood, in Finner to Arnold Ballou Esq. David Baldwin David Hutchinson. Benjamin Woodworth, Doct Daniel Pratt. and all his neighbours can attest to his veracity & their belief of his having been a Revolutionary Soldier.
sworn & subscribed the day
Daniel Woolsey
of said in court A. Sloan Clk
We Daniel Pratt & Benjamin Woodworth residing in the town of Finner County of Madison and State aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Woolsey who had subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration that

we believe him to be seventy six years old, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion from described the day Benjamin Woodworth and year aforesaid A. S. Sloan Clk. Daniel Pratt
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigating the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the Department of War, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he stated. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Benj m Woodworth Daniel Pratt who have signed the foregoing certificate are residents of the town of Fenn in the County & State aforesaid and that they are credible persons and their statements are entitled to credit.
I Andrew S Sloan Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the for said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Woodworth for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 9 th day of October 1832 A. S. Sloan Clk.

Daniel Woolsey appellant for a Pension
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April 18, 1938
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Daniel Woolsey, R.11856
Barbara N. Ames 182 Ohio Avenue W. Springfield Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Daniel Woolsey of New Paltz, New York, who served in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, R.11856, based on the military service of the only Daniel Woolsey that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Daniel Woolsey was born in November, 1755, in Marlborough on the west side of the Hudson River, a few miles above Newburgh, and lived there until he was about seventeen years of age when his father moved to Armenia, Dutchess County, New York. The names of his parents were not given.
Shortly after the capture of Burgoyne, Daniel Woolsey moved to Niskayuna, Schenectady County, New York, and about ten years later he moved to Delaware County, New York, and lived in Stamford and Andes until March or April, 1831, when he moved to Onondaga, Onondaga County, New York, and in July, 1831, he moved to Fenner, Madison County, New York.
He applied for pension October 9, 1832, while living in Fenner, New York. He alleged that while living in Armenia, New York, he enlisted in the spring of 1775 or about 1776 and served nine months in Captain Melancton Smith's company in Colonel Southerland's regiment of New York rangers and was frequently called out to quell the Tories; that from December, 1776, he served three months with the New York troops under Captain Southerland; that about 1781 he enlisted and served one year and four or five months under Captains Swart and Miller in Colonel Robert Livingston's New York regiment. The claim was not allowed as he

failed to furnish proof of the alleged service, in accordance with the requirement of the pension law.
Daniel Woolsey moved to Harpersfield, Ashtabula County, Ohio, about 1834.
In 1841 one Henry Woolsey who was born June 13, 1767, was living in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio, relationship to soldier not given. Reference was made to the soldier's mother, sister and brother but their names were not given. There are no further data relative to the family of Daniel Woolsey.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1929 May 3. Photos to W. Herbert Wood & Fin. Div. ntfd. A.W.Y. 1938 Apr. 18. Mkt. to Barbara A. Ames. M.C.D.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11,856
P. O.
Dan L. Woolsey
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18 18523 it gives fol. reason for suspension: "He did not serve six months"
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

182 Ohio Avenue W. Springfield, Mass. Mar. 30, 1938
Dear Mr. Hiler -
Can you tell me whether Daniel  Woolsey  only of New Paltz, N.Y. has a pension record or any other kind of a record? His wife was Mary  Board and he had a daughter, Elizabeth , who married Alexander  Mackey Dec. 25, 1985, and Daniel, Jr. as well as several other children whose names I don't know.
Sincerely yours, Barbara N Amos

SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.
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All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 31809
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
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April 27 1929.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of one page, from Revolutionary War pension claim of Daniel Woolsey, New York Troops, R. 11856.
No. of copies 2 Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: Ad. S. Wilson Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Margaret M. H. Finch Chief of Branch XXXXXXX
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April 27, 1929.
Acting Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Cash - 30 cents FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK APR 27 1929 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Sir:
Please furnish me photostatic copies of one page, in duplicate, of Revolutionary War pension claim of Daniel Woolsey, New York Troops, R. 11856, uncertified.
Respectfully, W. Hubert Wood Elbridge N.Y.
n- 5.
Received payment, 30¢ April 27, 1929.
Mr. C. Stokes
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
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April 27, 1929.
Acting Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Pages 1-4 of H. H. Hook.
Sir:
Please furnish me photostatic copies of one page, in
duplicate, of Rev. Albin  Albin Woolsey's claim of Daniel
Woolsey's claim  affidavit which begins
I Henry Woolsey of Millersburg, Lake County I dated July 10, 1821
Received payment
30¢
April 27, 1929.
[Handwritten signature: W. O. Fletcher]
Rev. Albin Ware Section.

Hm. E. Whittelsey HN

The State of Ohio } Ashtabula County } ps.
On this twent  sixth day of August in the year of our Lord 1837 personally appeared in open court before the Supreme Court now sitting Daniel Woolsey a resident of the Township of Harperfield in the County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio, Age Eighty Two 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 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. — He enlisted in a company of Volunteers or Rangers under Captain Melanethon Smith to guard the Committee which was then sitting at Dutchess County in the State of New York. This was about the commencement of the Revolutionary war. The date he does not precisely recollect but thinks it was about the year 1776. — That he continued in the service at this time, nine months, as near as he can recollect. — That he was then engaged about six months in carrying the mail from Fishkill to Albany, to carry papers and letters for one London a Printer.
He next served under Captain Swarts, who, soon was promoted, or went away, and he was then under the command of one Miller. — That he was at West Point at the time that Major Andre was taken; that he helped build Fort Putnam.
He was then sent with a detachment to Esopus and on their way he recollects they took, and hung a spy by the name of Taylor. This was about the year 1781. That he continued in the service at this time about one year and four months. — That it was stated in a former application to the War department that he served one year and four months under Captain Swarts &c. — This he says is a mistake of the person who wrote down his former affidavit. He did not mean to say that he served one year and four months under

Captain Swarts; But that he was in the Service about this time 1781 and 1782. for the space of one year and four months. The names of the officers he does not now distinctly recollect but that he was a part of the time attached to Col. Livingstons Regiment. — That previous to this he volunteered in the Militia and went to White Plains, in the Winter of 1776. he thinks in December and served for three months as near as he can recollect. The officers names he does not now distinctly recollect but remembers one Captain Southerland and General Putnam. — That by reason of Old age and consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of service or names of officers, but that the foregoing statement is true according to the best of his recollection. — 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 Agency of any State.
Daniel Woolsey
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Sam d H en ry Clerk
We John Baine a Clergyman residing in the Town of Saybrook and Robert Atkins and Nehemiah D Kellogg — — — — — residing in Housersfield hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Woolsey who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Eighty Two years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John Baine Robert Atkins Nehemiah D. Kellogg

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigating 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 John Bayne who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in Jaybrook. and that Robert Atkins and Nileses D. Kellogg - - - - - who have also signed the same are residents of Housperfield and are Credible persons, and that their statements is entitled to Credit
I Samuel Hendry Clerk of the Supreme Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Daniel Woolsey for a Pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Jefferson the 26th day of August A.D., 1837 - Saml. Hendry Clerk.

We Samuel Gilbert a Clergyman and David Hutchinson residing in the Town of Hinner County of Madison & State of New York - do certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel - Westby of Hinner aforesaid. An Applicant for a Pension that we believe him to be between 78 & 79 years of age, that he is reputed & believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution. & we believe no doubt of the fact is entertained by his own neighbors. - & we fully concur in the opinion -
Sworn & subscribed before me this 15 th
Samuel Gilbert David Hutchinson
Day of September 1832
and I further certify that he who has signed the preceding certificate Samuel Gilbert is a Clergyman residing in Hinner in the county and State aforesaid and that David Hutchinson who has also signed the same is a resident of the same place and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit
Daniel Pratt Justice

State of New York Madison County Clerk's Office } I, Andrew S. Sloan, Clerk of the said County do Certify that Daniel Pratt, before whom the within Affidavit or Certificate purports to have been sworn, was, at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County. And that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit to be his proper hand writing and Signature. Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 22 d day of October 1832. A. S. Sloan Clk

John Lamonts Separation
In Capt. Moseley's application for Pension

I John Lamont of Harpersfield Ashtabula County and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that some time in June or July 1780. I became acquainted with Daniel Woolsey. He was then a Soldier in Captain Malancton Smiths Company of Ranger in the New York troops he was stationed at that time at Pawkipsey which in Capt. but was principally out on scouts he in company for nine months as a Pioneer and then under in Dutchess County near Coeymans. We were stationed at West Point together when General Arnold. Ran away. which I think was in August or September 1780. I then belonged in Capt. Millers Company. & after Woolsey time was out he again enlisted in Capt. Grootes Company I do not know for how long this was in the Spring of 1781 I left him at West Point in the fore part of that Summer I went with my Company to Schenectady and stationed the most of the time in the Middle Fort then some time at other place. But I do not know for how long in 1782 I was told that Daniel Woolsey was still in the Service I believe it. But I was not with him I have since been acquainted with Sarah Woolsey in Delaware County in the State of New York where I lived there 26 years ago since which time I have not seen him till he was brought to this place this fall. he has always sustained a good character when I was acquainted with him. But now his faculties seem to be much impaired by sickness & age. It is difficult to converse with him on account of his raving. I am a Revolutionary paymaster and have him for a number of years further the amount says not.
Subscribed to be for me this 24 th day of Jan y 1834
John Lamont
Levi Montgomery Justice of the Peace
The State of Ohio
Ashtabula County ss
I Sam l Hemeny Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Ashtabula do hereby certify that Levi Montgomery who has in his own proper hand writing which is to me well known, subscribed his name above is and was at the time of his subscribing
the same, a Justice of the Peace of said County of Ashtabula duly commissioned and sworn agreeably to the Laws of the State of Ohio and that to his acts as such full credit is due - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Jefferson the 14 th day of February A.D. 1834. Sam l Hemeny Clerk, P.D.

Col I. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office W sh D ct

Heipuspurus Ohio, July 17-1834
Col. J. L. Edwards Commission of Pensions
Secy
A Mr. Daniel Woolsey lately from the State of New York to this Town has placed in my hands a letter from you dated September 20 - 1833. in relation to his application for a Pension under the Law of 32 which was directed to Peter Morey Esq, Cozansola N.Y. State Mr. Woolsey has removed from that place & now resides in this Town in Ohio. I discover from your letter that Woolsey is under a mistake as to his Service & in that respect his papers are incorrect. I will here observe that from his age & infirmities it is impossible to get facts correctly from him. that can be relied on. But I send here with the deposition of John Lamont of this place who was an acquaintance with Woolsey before & while in the Service. Lamont's statement can be depended on. I am an acquaintance with him he has lived in this place more than 20 years. was a Revolutionary Soldier & now has a Pension under the law of 18. I refer you to his deposition. If this will remove the doubts in relation to Woolsey's Service it will be well if not he probably can get no further evidence. As Lamont does not know of any other of his acquaintances alive & it is by accident that these old men have come to get this.
Have the goodness to answer this to me as Woolsey now resides here with his family his old poor & helpless
I am ever Respectfully Yours R. Harper

War Dept. P. Office Feb 16, 1857
Sir,
I herewith return Mr E. Mills's letter to you respecting the case of Daniel Woolsey formerly of N. York and now of Ohio, and have to state that he applied in 1832 for a pension under the act of 7 June 1832, and his claim was suspended because his statement of his services did not agree with the known facts as it regarded the services in N. York. He alleges to have served nine months under Capt Melancton Smith and afterwards one year and four months under Capt Swartz Swartz. They were militia officers and the services under them were for terms of short duration. In 1834 the affidavit of John Lamont

was exhibited. He alleges the applicant seems to have been in 1780 & 1781, and the and the applicant states his service to have been in 1775, 1776 & 1777. Unless the terms of actual service can be specified as required in the act and the discrepancy between the two statements, as to time under printed regulations, a favorable decision cannot be made. The papers will remain a file in this office.
Thos. E. Whittelsey Feb. 14, 1837
Thos. E. Whittelsey - N. R.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 99

Washington Feby 12 th 1837
Sir
I will thank you to answer the enquiries in the letter of Mr Mills as to the application of Mr David Moolay for a pension. You will be pleased to return Mr Mills letter with your answer.
Very Respectfully Yours
G Whittier -
J L Edwards Esq Comm of Pensions.

Wm. E. Whittier
Sept 22. 1887
Ohio.

War Dept. P.M. Office Sept 22, 1887
Sir The amended declaration and testimony in support of the claim of Daniel Woolley have been referred with his other papers. He alleges as heretofore since a two months service in 1876 as a guest to the Committee, under Capt. McLanahan Smith. That officer was written officer as service as as a similar man was in terms of short duration. He also alleges for year and four months under Capt. Devitts and Capt. Miller. It is believed that these officers were militia officers, and if so the terms of service under them should be specified according to the enclosed printed regulations as heretofore required. If he belonged to the regular army  was as a selected soldier the name of the Colonel should be stated.
Hon. E. Whittelsey N. R.

July 19/1884 PULASKI Ky.
Mr. L. Ohio Daniel Harless
FREE
Edwards Com te of Pensions City of Washington D.C.

Unionville: July 8th 1841
Mr. J. L. Edwards
Sir you will please forward to James Woodworth of Painesville Ohio the original papers or a copy of those that will be of service to him in trying to assist Mr Daniel Woolsey in getting his Pension for services in the Revolution
E. Mills
for Jas. Mills
you will see by your files that this is the same Daniel Woolsey who was formerly of State of New York. you will also please send me a printed sheet
yours Respectfully
James Woodworth
J. L. Edwards Esq

Wm. E. Whittsey
Jan 8. 1838.
Ohio

War Dept. P. O. Box 674 Jan 8. 1881
Sir The statement made by Daniel Woolsey respecting his services has been ex d filed with his other papers. He alleges to have served at one time nine months and at another one year & four months as a militia man of New York. The militia served in short terms under one engagement and until the officer shall have specified his terms of actual service as required in my letter to you of the 14 th Feb y last, a copy of which is herewith enclosed a favorable decision cannot be had.
To Genl. E. Whittlessey N. R.

J. Woodworth
Oct 20, 41
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Sen Off, Nov 20, 25
Sir
The claim of Daniel Woolsey was asserted for 9 mo service under an enlistment of Capt. Melancton Smith of Dutchess County militia within the County & for 16 months in the militia under Capt. Coverts. Miller-Sutherland &c.
The first term merely comprehended the mustering of a Minute Company organized for 9 months after the disturbances in Mass in Apr. 75. and is not a military service in the contemplation of the act of 7. June '32 -
The certificate forwarded by you shows that his militia service of 4 towns did not exceed one & a half months.
He is not entitled
James Woodworth Esq. Painsville Ohio.

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 services 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 :
  1782 May 15 20105 Dan d Woolsey pri - 1 - - 12 - 11 1/3   1780 June 4 36494 Dan d Woolsey " - 0 - - 15 - 7 1/2   1781 August 17 36481 Dan d Woolsey " - 0 - - 8 - 10 2/3   1780 April 28 37816 Dan d Woolsey " - 1 - - 8 - 5 1/3   4 5 
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Sept 6 1841.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 4 & 8 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. in Col. Regt.     Beng n Aloworth Jacobus Schenkoven's "   Second, " " John Warbreuck " John Cantine's "   Third, " " Phil p Ransom " John Cantine's "   Fourth, " " By Dan d Thier " does not appear "   Fifth, " " " "   Sixth, " " " "   Seventh, " " " "   Eighth, " " " "   Ninth, " " " "   Tenth, " " " "  
W. H. D. per div ay D ct Comptroller

James Woodworth
July 19. 41
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Gen: Office, July 19. 1841
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 8 th inst in the case of Daniel Woolsey I have to inform you that a copy of the papers in his case now the originals can be furnished for the purpose mentioned in your letter consistent with the regulations in such cases. Perhaps some proof of his service may be obtained on application being made to the Secretary of State of New York, at Albany, who has records in his office of the service of the New York troops.
JVV
James Woodworth Esq. Unionville, Ohio.
O. C. ent's index

Sept 21 1841 NEWVILLE PA
Ohio Apprentice Dan M. Groves
FREE
Edwards (Commr of Pensions) City of Washington D C

Paineville Sept 14 th 1891
Mr Edwards
Sir since I sent you the certificate of Daniel Woolsey from the Comptroller at Albany I have obtained the Clerk's certificate to the within affidavits relating to Daniel Woolsey's service in the War of the rebellion
Yours Respectfully
James Woodworth
J. L. Edwards Esq

35.2 for 8
New York Ohio. Revol =
Daniel Woolsey Suspended.
See letter to
Peter Morey
30 Sept. 1833
letter to R. Harper Esq not found Harper'sfield, Ohio 29 April 1834
let. to H. T. 1837 No. 2, Whittier, do 22 Sept. 37
do. 8 Jan'y 1838
let. to July 21 J. Woodworth Oct 20 1842 same u Oct 7 June 1832

Peter Morey
30 Sept 1833.
OC
Re. vol. 10
pa 290

Dear Depart.
Reason of 30. Sept 1853
Sir
The claim of Francis Woolsey has been examined & suspended - He enlisted 9 mo enlistment service in '75 in the state troops of New York without naming any of the field officers of his regt. There were no enlistments for that term in that year. This item should therefore be explained & established by proof - The regulations require the best evidence in the power of Applicants to produce and it surely must be in the power of the applicant still residing in the state to procure the evidences of his service from some of the survivors - Such long terms of military service must have made each soldier of the regt. acquainted with the rest - His papers are placed on file
Actg. June
Peter Morey esq Canajoharie N.Y.

Peleg Simmons Affidavit
H. E. Whittlesey JR

I Pleg Simmons aged seventy four years, being duly sworn on my said oath depose and say, That I was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution and now am a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States That in the year 1782 Daniel Woolsey was in the service as a soldier of the New York State Troops That I became acquainted with him at West Point in the month of April, and in July following the Line to which he belonged moved to Red Hook.
This was in the year aforesaid 1782. — I think he belonged to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Livingston. — I belonged to the Connecticut State Troops. Sworn to and subscribed Pleg Simmons this 1 st day of Sept. E.L.P.
A.D. 1837 before me
John M. Henderson Justice of the Peace
Arthur Smith
We Samuel Miller, and John M. Henderson Certify that we reside in the vicinity of Pleg Simmons who has subscribed and made oath to the above affidavit and have been acquainted with him for several years and that we believe him to be a man of Truth and Veracity. A. Smith E.L.P. Sworn to and subscribed. James Miller E.L.P.
This first day of Sept. in the year A.D. 1837 before me. John M. Henderson J.P.
J. M. Henderson E.L.P.

The State of Ohio, } Cuyahoga county, ss. }
I Harvey Rice
Clerk of the Court of Com. Pleas.
in and for said county do hereby certify that John M. Henderson Esquire — before whom the foregoing affidavit &c was taken, and who has thereunto subscribed his name officially, in his own proper hand writing, was at the date of the said Affidavit and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said county duly commissioned and qualified, and to all whose official acts full faith and credit are due and ought to be given throughout the United States and elsewhere.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Cleveland, this first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven.
H. Rice Clerk.

In at
Hon. E. Whittlesey Hon. E. Whittlesey H R H R

State of Ohio Ashtabula County ss.
Amendment to the Declaration of Daniel Woolsey, made before the Supreme Court on the 26 th day of August A.D. 1837. For the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
Personally appeared before me the under- signed a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Ashtabula aforesaid; Daniel Woolsey who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his services; but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades: For nine months I served as a private in Captain Melanethon Smith's Company in Col — Southerland's Regt. of rangers — For one year and four months under Capt. Smart and Miller in Colonel Robert Livingston's Regiment and for such service I claim a Pension
Daniel Woolsey
Sworn to and subscribed this 29 th day of November A.D. 1837 before me Myles D. Kellogg A.S.
Justice of the Peace
The State of Ohio Ashtabula County ss 3
I Sam Hendry Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that Myles D. Kellogg Esq. whose name appears subscribed above is and was at the time of his subscribing the same one of the Justices of the Peace of said County of Ashtabula duly commissioned and sworn agreeably to the laws of the State of Ohio — In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of our said Court at Lisbon the 30 th day of November 1837 Sam Hendry Clerk

Affidavits of Daniel Kelsey John Conklin Levi Gayton.
Hon E Whittelsey N.Y.

Depositions, to be used in evidence in the case of the application of Daniel Woolsey for a Pension Under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. — Taken before Nylipus D. Kellogg a Justice of the Peace for the Township of Harpersfield in the County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio. and reduced to writing by me as hereinafter Certified.
Deposition of Daniel Kelby of Harpersfield in the County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio, of lawful age, who being first duly sworn by me as hereafter Certified Deposes and says: That I first became acquainted with Daniel Woolsey in Delaware County in the State of New York, about the year 1803. I was acquainted with him, for about Twenty Seven Years, until the year or about the year 1836. when I removed to the State of Ohio. — About the year 1834. the said Daniel Woolsey came to the Township of Harpersfield in Ashtabula County and State of Ohio where he now resides and I have here been acquainted with him from that time until the present time. From a long personal acquaintance with him and from his general reputation during this time I believe him to be a man of Truth and Veracity. About the time of my first acquaintance with him; and frequently since that time I have heard him speak of his services in the Revolutionary war. and he was generally believed in the neighbourhood where he resided to have belonged to the army of the Revolution. He is now much broken with age and consequent loss of memory. and does not seem to have so distinct a recollection of the time of his services, or officers names as he formerly did. I am fully of the opinion that the affidavit by him subscribed; is substantially correct and that he served as is therein stated.
Daniel Kelby
Sworn to and subscribed this 4 th day of September A.D. 1837. before me
Nylipus D. Kellogg Justice of the Peace

Also the Deposition of John Conklin of Harpersfield in the county of Ashtabula and State of Ohio of Law-ful age, who being first Duly sworn by me as hereafter certified Deposition and faith: That, — I became acquainted with the applicant Daniel Woolsey, in Delaware County in the State of New York in the year 1822, and was personally acquainted with him untill about the year 1830. About the year 1834 the said Daniel Woolsey came to the Township of Harpersfield Ashtabula County and State of Ohio, where I have been personally acquainted with him untill the present time. From a personal acquaintance with him, and from his general reputation wherever, I have known him I should consider him a man of respectability; and of Truth and veracity. About the year 1822 the said Daniel Woolsey conversed with me on the subject of applying for his pension to which he said he said he was entitled. He then resided in Delaware County in the State of New York. The reason that he did not then apply, was that he owned a good farm, and thought that he should not on that account be entitled to a pension. He has since unfortunately lost all his property, and is now solely dependant on his friends for support. At Present he is much broken with age and his memory is impaired by age and infirmity But from formerly conversing with him on the subject and hearing him give an account of his services, I fully believe his account of his services as contained as contained in his affidavit is true, and that he served, in the War of the Revolution as therein stated.
John Conklin
Sworn to, and subscribed this 4 th day of September A.D. 1837 before me
Nyphus D. Kellogg Justice of the Peace
Also the Deposition of Levi Gaylord of Geneva in the

county of Ashtabula and State of Ohio of lawful age who being first duly sworn by me as hereinafter Certified Deposes and says That I became acquainted with the applicant Daniel Woorsey about the year 1791. in Delaware County in the State of New York and was personally acquainted with him from that time until the year 1806. He was considered during that time a man of respectability and sustained a good moral Character, and was considered a man of Truth and veracity; I fully believe that his Statement of his services as contained in his application are true according to the best of his recollection.
Levi Gaylord
Sworn to and subscribed this 5 th day of September A.D. 1837 before me Myles D. Kellogg Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the foregoing Depositions of Daniel Kelsey, John Conklin, and Levi Gaylord, were Taken by me at the times and places beforementioned, and that the said Daniel Kelsey, John Conklin and Levi Gaylord are credible Persons and that their Statements are entitled to Credit. The said Deponents were Duly sworn by me to tell the Truth, the whole Truth and nothing but the Truth, and their Depositions reduced to writing by me at the times and places before mentioned In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5 th day of September A.D. 1837.
Myles D. Kellogg Justice of the Peace
The State of Ohio Ashtabula County
I Sam Hendry Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County of Ashtabula do hereby certify that Myles D. Kellogg Esquire whose name appears subscribed above, was at the time of his subscribing the same an of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned and sworn agree-
ably to the Laws of the State of Ohio — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Jefferson the 6 th day of September A.D. 1837 Sam Hendry Clerk

Application of Daniel Woodbury for a Pension

In the matter of the Application of Daniel Woolsey for a Pension State of New York Madison County
Be it known that on the twelfth day of June 1833 personally appeared before the Subscri- ber Justice of the peace in and for the County of Madison aforesaid Daniel Woolsey the applicant above named to me well known as a man of truth and veracity who being duly sworn doth depose and say that from old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot state the particulars in relation to the period of his service in the revolutionary war but that according to his best recollection and belief he served in actual service not less than the periods mentioned below and under the following named officers
That he first entered the service (as he supposed) in the New York State troops in the company of Capt Melancthon Smith in the year 1775 and actually served nine months at the places mentioned in his Declaration
That he was again in actual service as mentioned in his Declaration under Capt 1775 in the New York State troops as he believed in the year 1777 and not less than one year and four months
That he believes that one Mr Douglass who was a Gen or Col commanded a part of the time while he was at Fort Constitution but he cannot remember the names of any other field officers except Gen Clinton during his last service
And Deponent says that he had endeavored to discover some one who could testify in relation to his service but that all the soldiers whom he knew are dead and he does not know of any testimony he can prove
Daniel Woolsey
Subscribed & sworn the day & year aforesaid before me
Isa Dewey Justice of the Peace

State of New York } Madison } to Clerk's Office } p: I, Andrew S. Sloan, Clerk of the said County, do certify that Ira Dewey before whom the within Affidavit purports to have been sworn, was, at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature - Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 15 th day of June 1833 - A. S. Sloan Clk.