Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 9683, for Albertson Smith, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Smith, Albertson
R 9683
CONTENTS
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O. Beatty 29. Nov 1830 O. C.
Rec Vol 39 Page 289

War Dept. Pension Office Nov. 29. 1836
Sir,
If the widow of Albertson Smith, dec d . wishes to avail herself of the benefits of the 2 d section of the act of July 4. 1836, the service of the dec d . must be specified and proved as the regulations direct. There is no evidence in this office sufficient to justify the Dep t . in admitting such a claim.
James Ivery cannot relinquish the pension he now draws for the purpose of de being pensioned as an invalid and also under the act of June 7. 1832.
Obadiah Beaty, Esq. Phillips Port N. York
Enter A. Smith's case on the N. York Index, act June 1832

38,115 Albion Smith Declaration.
recd.
J Beatty, Esq. of N.Y. Prot.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, SULLIVAN COUNTY, } ss.
I, WILLIAM E. CADY, Clerk of the County of Sullivan, Do hereby Certify, That Samuel Smith Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument _____ and endorsed thereon, was on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Judge _____ in and for said County of Sullivan, dwelling in the said County, Commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized by law, to take the proof and acknowledgment of Deeds and Discharges of Mortgages, &c. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Judge _____ and verify believe that the signature of Samuel Smith _____ subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper hand-writing of the said Judge _____
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and af- fixed the Seal of the said County, this tenth _____ day of September 1836
William E. Cady, CLERK.
I am on plea in and for the County of Sullivan.

For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of an act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the _____ day of _____ and an act supplemental to the act for the relief of certain surviving Officers & Soldiers of the Revolution, passed March 1832 I Albertson Smith of the Town of Fallsburgh, County of Sullivan & State of New York, do hereby declare that I did serve as a private in Company of the State Troops of the State of New York, at Fort Montgomery in the years of 1776 & 1777 & continued for 15 months in said service & was then ordered in the State of New Jersey under Capt. Clark, & there in year 1779 enlisted under Capt. William Cummings of Col. Hottchiss Regiment & continued in the said service for one year & nine months, in the waggonmaster department in the continental line of the army;
And I do further declare that I have not received any pension under any of the former acts of the Congress of the United States or a pension in any shape or manner whatsoever.
Witness my hand this 18 th day of June 1832.
Subscribed & sworn to this 18 th day of June 1832; before me Samuel Smith
his Albertson X Smith
one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Sullivan
Before me Samuel Smith one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Sullivan State of New York personally appeared this day William Wilson and made oath that Albertson Smith to whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed was in and did serve in Capt. Cummings Company as therein stated. Witness my hand this 18 th day of June 1832.
Subscribed and sworn
this 18 th day of June 1832.
Before me Samuel Smith
his William X Wilson Mark
one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Sullivan.

August 29, 1932
Mrs. Russel S. Coutant 39-25 150 Place Flushing, New York
BA--J/AWF Albertson Smith R.9683
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to Albertson Smith, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R.9683, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Albertson Smith.
The date and place of his birth are not given nor are the names of his parents shown.
He applied for pension June 18, 1832, while a resident of Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, New York and alleged that he served as a private in the New York militia at Fort Montgomery in 1776 and 1777 for fifteen months, no names of officers stated, that he was sent to New Jersey under Captain Clark and in 1779 enlisted in Captain William Cummins' company of Colonel Mitchell's regiment and served one year and nine months in the Wagonmasters Department.
The claim was not allowed, as proof of his service as required by the pension law was not furnished.
On November 29, 1836 the soldier, Albertson Smith was referred to as deceased (no definite date given) and his widow at this time was living, her name not shown.
One Samuel Smith in 1832 was Judge of the Court of

Common Pleas of Sullivan County, New York.
It is not stated whether the soldier had children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
October 5, 1923.
Mrs. E. W. Jenkins, 334 E. Gowen Ave., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, Penn.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 9683, it appears that Albertson Smith applied for pension, June 18, 1832, while a resident of Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, New York, and alleged that he served as a private in the New York militia at Fort Montgomery in 1776 and 1777 for fifteen months, officers not stated; then sent to New Jersey under Captain Clark and in 1779 enlisted in Captain William Cummins' company, Colonel Mitchell's regiment and served one year and nine months in the Wagonmasters Department.
His claim was not allowed, as satisfactory proof of his services as required by the pension laws was

not furnished.
He died between September 23 and November 29, 1836, leaving a widow, whose name is not stated.
There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Am Samuel Smith
Commissioner.
his wife was then living the name of his wife was judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1832 in Sullivan Co. N.Y. no relation to fam dear

REJECTED
9683
1923 Oct. 5 Hear to Mrs. E. H. Jenkins and 1932 Aug. 29. " " Rural S. Canfield - and
P. O. Albertson Smith
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 1852 shows reasons for suspension "no evidence in this case to justify the admission of a claim - Alleges: the attor must apply under the act of July 4-1836 to prove the service."
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

334 EAST GOWEN AVENUE MT. AIRY PHILADELPHIA
Pension Bureau.
U. S. Government. Washington D. C.
Aug. 19 th 1923.
Kindly send the pension records of my ancestors Donald Skaden Smith
widow of
Alberten Smith - of Newburgh. N. Y. —
also of
Alberten Smith —
and oblige Yours truly
(Mrs. E. W.) Horace D. L. Jenkins 334 Gowen Ave. Mt. Airy Pa.

MRS. RUSSEL S. COUTANT 39-25 - 150 PLACE FLUSHING, N. Y.
Bureau of Pensions (Rev. War.) Department of the Interior Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs,
Will you kindly tell me if there has been an application for a pension recorded from an Albertson Smith of Newburgh, N. Y. I believe he served as private in the Fourth Regiment of Orange County (N.Y.) Militia. I would like any information on his family you may

have, with any dates.
yours very truly
Alûia L. Constant
(Mrs Russell S.)
August 12, 1932

Hon. Thomas McNussock, Newburgh- New York.
Pensoni Office Apr. 4- 1851
Sir:- I herewith return the letter of Mr. Johnston, and have the honor to state that, after a very careful examination of our files, I have discovered the papers of Albertson Smith of New York, who applied for a pension under the act of June 7- 1832. His claim was not allowed, for the reason that his service was not set forth and sustained as required by the rules of this office. If his widow was married to him prior to the termination of his service, she should make a declaration under the act of July 4- 1836; if not, but prior to the 1 st Jan. 1794, under the act of July 7- 1838. Regulations under both acts are enclosed for her information. The original family record, referred to by Mr. Johnston, should be forwarded with the declaration and the service sustained by the over

certificate of the Comptroller of New York; in whose office, evidence of it should be found. Albertson Smith, in his declaration, alleged that he served in the militia & state troops of New York 15 months in the years 1776 & 1777 under Capt. Clark, and that in 1779, he enlisted under Capt. William Bunnins of Col. Mitchell's regiment of the Wagon master's department
W. A. Niles
Ja E. Heath Conr.
Copied by AWS.
Oct. 4 - '23

Washington Feb. 24 1857 House of Reps
To H. Davis Esq. Pension Office
Sir
Some days ago I made a request that search be made for pension papers of Alberson Smith supposed to be on file. At the same time I left with you a letter from John Johnston to me relating to the mother. That will show more for kindly the they sought for & the same the search need be made. I think it should begin a little earlier than the time indicated in that letter.
From the delay I feared the letter & the memorandum had been misplaced
Yours truly
D. M. Kirtland

38.115 Albertin Smutts New York
Oct 1832 Suspended
See let O'Beath
22 Sept 1836
do. to same Nov. 29. 1836
Let Hon. T. Ch. Kipock. Mid 4/51.
9683

Feb 20-1857
Desiring a search for a person Smith's papers
H. Pransly Pioneer office Washington
Will speak to

War Dept Pension off 22 Sep. 22 36
Sir
I submit you the papers in the cases Martha M. Egan widow of Duncan M. Egan of Nancy Kimochan widow of Charles Kimochan died see herewith report
The official character & signature of the justice who administered the oath to the witnesses should be attested by the Clerk under his seal of office & the claims ap of M. Egan pealed before a court of record. The service of M. Egan is alleged to have been rendered in  the New York line but his name is not found in that company or reg t unless his service shall be very definitely stated as to officers at the time of his discharge, a full search of the records cannot be made and the witnesses in Kimochan's case should state the period, length & grade of each term of service with the names of officers &c. As these claimants are represented to be in their delay it is proper that a committee should be appointed in each case. The evidence of the date & legality of the marriage should consist 1 st of any record

persons only which the known Church or family records may furnish 8 or 10 of credible persons who of their own knowledge can testify to the solemnization of the bonds
The service of Alexander Scott gradually to his own estimate is June 29 days and in that estimate is included two weeks service as a military man at the age of 14. As this objection is fatal it is unnecessary to point the other objections to his claim. His papers are placed in file.
Abner Smith should make a declaration in open court agreeable to the regulations of 29 June 1837 & produce the best evidence in his power as therein required. His deposition dated 18 June 1837. I authorize it to be placed in our files.
In the case of Richard Baruel the rolls of Capt. Morrison show that he served 2 mos in 79 and 2 mos in 80. The service in Capt. Gray's was estimated by him at 4 months and not probably exceed the usual term of 2 mos. The papers are returned that the declaration may be made in open court or if before a judge that the opinion of the judge as to the merits of the claim and the particular disability to effect service may be stated. The credibility of the evidence should be duly certified.
No reason is assigned for the failure to present claims which were framed in 1837 & authenticated in the present month.
C Beatty D.H. 2236

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