Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 21485, for Samuel Jones, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Continental
Jones, Samuel Mercy
W 21485
CONTENTS
res. at and until death Saybrook (Westbrook), Middlesex Co. Conn. d. Dec. 1, 1827.

city New York city Mercy Jones widow of Samuel Jones Con who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private for two years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Jan'y 1851 and sent to
Alex Ray Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under the February 2, 1848, Page 103 Vol. 4
Reported
Livingston 2 nd Sept 1853.
Let to  A. Ray  Oct 5/53 Hon. J. R. Westbrook 21 Feb 1854
Aug. 1853 Col. Handwritten note
my Rev.

Watertown Jefferson County New York Nov. 15. 1880
Hon. J. L. Edwards Sir
Herewith I send to you the Certificate of the County Court of Jefferson County of Jefferson aforesaid. It states that it has been proved to the satisfaction of the Court that James Jones, William Jones, Mary Ellis & Elizabeth Brooks are the only surviving children of William Jones & Mary Jones formerly of Poughkeepsie now deceased. This I hope will be satis- factory as it is in exact compliance with the requests of your letter of the 10th inst.
I trust no longer delay will occur & that I shall now receive a Certifi- cate for them in kind.
Yrs Respectfully Adriel Ely

State of New York Ulster County ss
I George A. Gay Clerk of the county of Ulster aforesaid and of the court of the same do hereby certify that the foregoing annexed application of Mary Jones for a pension are the proceedings of said court held on the day and year therein stated and that said applicant appeared in open court before the Judges thereof and was by me duly sworn after having read said application to her by order of said Court
In testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County this 20 th day of December 1841
Geo. A. Gay Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third Section of the act of Congress of the 11 th July 1836
State of New York Ulster County ss
On this fourteenth day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty one at a Court of Common Pleas a general Sessions held at the court house in the village of Kingston in and for the County of Ulster aforesaid personally appeared in open court before the Judges thereof Mercy Jones a resident of the town of Saugerties in said County aged Seventy eight 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 11 th 1836 -
Miss discharged 10 Jany 81 - enlist 20 Jany 81 - Sheldon Fitchfield Mass
That she is the widow of Samuel Jones - deceased who in the Revolutionary war resided in the town of Say Brook in the State of Connecticut - where he continued to reside until the day of his death
That according to the best of her knowledge and belief he served as a private Soldier in the revolutionary war in several campaigns which together would amount to two or three years or more .
That the first she believes he served three or four months as a private Soldier in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Ely of the said town of Saybrook - that she believes a near neighbor by the name of John Stannard

who is still living was a soldier at the same time
She further declares that she has often heard her husband the said Samuel Jones relate the events of the revolution in which he had been engaged and state the names of the Officers under which he served, but owing to the lapse of time and old age she is unable to give any particulars
She however believes that he served a considerable length of time in a Regiment commanded by a Colonel by the name of Higgs but under what Captain and and where stationed she is unable to recollect
She further declares that she believes that he the said Samuel Jones afterward entered as a private Soldier in a Company of Light Horse and remained for a considerable length of time during which time he returned home to the said Town of Saybrook on furlough and was legally married to this applicant and afterwards as deponent believes returned to his Regiment or Company as deponent believes remained until he was duly discharged and returned home near the close of said year in which they were married
She further declares that she was legally married to the said Samuel Jones the fourth day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one in said town of Saybrook
That the ceremony was performed by the Reverend John Devotion Clergyman of the Congregational church in said town of Saybrook

And that her maiden name previous to her marriage was Mercy Denison
She further declares that she with her husband continued to reside in said town of Saybrook untill the day of his death and had several children
She further declares that her husband the above said Samuel Jones died the first day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven in said town and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
She further declares that she further declares that she has no documentary evidence except the annexed record of her marriage neither does she know of any living witness to prove any of her husband's services except John Stannard of said town of Saybrook if living at this time —
She further declares that a few years after the death of her husband she removed into the town of Bozarkie County of Greene and that from thence she removed into the town of Saugerties County of Ulster which is her present place of residence
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above } Mercy X Jones written in open court } mark Geo. A. Fay Clerk

State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss
William A. Hyde of the town of West Brook County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is the present Clergyman of the Congregational Church in said town (formerly called Saybrook) That it appears by the records of said Church that Samuel Jones was legally married to Mercy Denison the fourth day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one - by the Reverend John Devotion of said church then a Pastor - And that Samuel Jones died the first day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven which is expressed on said re- cords in fair legible figures and letters as fol- lows viz
Married
Samuel Jones & Mercy Denison Oct. 4, 1781
died
1827 Samuel Jones Dec. 1, aged 68
I William A. Hyde Clergyman above named do depose and say that I hold the office of Clergyman as above stated, that the foregoing is a true extract from the record of said Church, And I do further depose and say that the name of Mercy Jones appears on the record as a member of said Church in full communion at this date and further saith not
Wm Albert Hyde, Pastor of the Congl. Church
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 d day of Oct A D 1841 - and that said Deposition is a Clergyman as above stated Joseph Spencer Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut Middlesex County } 1
I John P. Wilk Clerk of the County Court of the County of Middlesex do Certify that Joseph Spenceley was on the 22 d of Aug. 1841 & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Middlesex & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certifi- cate is his proper Hand Writing & Signature
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my Hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 29 th day of Oct. A.D. 1841 W. P. Wilk Clerk

State of New York Greene County } ss
Jimmy Jones of the town of Saugerties county of Ulster and State of New York being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he is fifty nine years of age and is the oldest son of Mercy Jones widow of Samuel Jones deceased
That deponents father the said Samuel Jones died in the town of Westbrook formerly called Saybrook on the first day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven and his widow the said Mercy has ever since that period remained and is still his widow and is now an applicant for a pension for the revolutionary services of her husband the said Samuel Jones deceased - and that her maiden name was Mercy Dennison
Deponent further saith that he has often heard his father the said Samuel Jones relate the events of the revolution in which he had been engaged as a Soldier
That from deponents recollection he believes the whole of his fathers services would amount to two or three years - or more
That he was once engaged as a Soldier under the command of Colonel Ely of the same neighborhood with whom deponent was well acquainted but in what year or how long deponent does not know -
Deponent has also heard his father say that he had been engaged as a soldier more or less every year from the commencement to the end of the war under different officers and stationed in different places but how long at and where stationed deponent does not now remember

to have heard him say - deponent thinks that one time one of his near neighbors by the name of John Stalnard one of was with him and who deponent believes is still living, and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and Subscribed on this 22 nd day of December 1841 before me, And I further certify that he is a credible witness
Jimmy Jones
Moses M c Donnell Justice of the Peace
State of New York Greene County } S.S.
I William Pierson clerk of the county of Greene aforesaid do hereby certify that Moses M c Powel Esqr before whom the foregoing affidavit of Jimmy Jones purport to have been subscribed and sworn was at the date of the same a justice of the peace duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county this 29 th day of December 1841 William Pierson Clerk
Hon. John Buel
5513
Henry Jones
N.Y.
Act 11 July 36
m. 97. d. 27.
bad case

River
WIDOW, &c.
No. 214185
Mercy Jones Widow of Samuel Jones Orri Newman
Act: Feb 24 48
Index:—Vol. 28 Page 381
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11024.
City.
New York.
Mercy Jones,
Widow of Samuel Jones
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who died on the 1 st December 1827
of Ulster Co in the State of New York
who was a private in the Company
commanded by Captain of the
the commanded by in
the line for
Inscribed on the Roll of New York City at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of January 1851 and sent to Alex r Ray, present.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Chase Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 130

8924. City New York
Mercy Jones widow of Samuel Jones who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of Jan'y 1851 and sent to
Rev Ray Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 78

5573
nyonke
Suspended
Letter Hon John Van
Buren Selma
July 25 to Mynard
June 21 1843
Act 4 July 26
Decree Followed August 26 1846

N 3313 Rejected & admitted under act Mercy Mills 7 July 1838 10 18261 10 590
Set to Ben J VanBuren Fly 3 1/4 2 " " N Myrick June 26 43 " " do Aug 22 43 " " N Seale " 26 43 to same to same 17 48 to same to same Aug 17 48 to same 26 Dec 1850

Mercy Loney, min; Samuel -
A. G.
aa 7 - July - 1838 - Ad? 2 yrs Pri. 88 - per ann. from H. Met 1836 - quite 2 yrs.
Been sent to Alex. Ringer Prisoner -

Wilmington Feb 18. 1854
Dear Sir
The enclosed letter, I received from one of my constituents. May I ask to it your early attention? - Please send papers when applied to me, with amount of charge if any.
Respectfully
J. R. Westcott
Commission of Pensions

Washington July 22 d 1846
Sir
I herewith enclose the affidavit of Richard Stokes a revolutionary soldier, in the case of Mrs Mercy Jones, widow of Sam Jones of New York an applicant for pension from that state. May I hope that this further proof will be found sufficient, & her claim allowed & the certificate forwarded to me at your earliest convenience, as the claim is one of long standing, & believed to be entirely just.
Very Respectfully
Your obed t servant Nathan Leake.
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Present

Pension Office,
December 26 th 1850.
Sir:
The case of Mary Jones has been re-examined and sufficient evidence appears therein to justify the allowance of a pension for 2 years service as private of Infantry. The Cavalry service is disproved by a comparison of his personal appearance with the description roll in this office. A certificate will issue when it shall be shown whether Mrs Jones is still living or if dead, what surviving children are left.
Very respectfully,
Your Ob t S er .
S a E d Heath Com r of Pensions.
S a E d Heath Esq Com r of Pensions
Sir,
I rec d a letter from Miss Myrtle -keep in the above case, dated the 14 th inst. M c Mary Jones now dead living.
Alex r Ray, Esq Present.
Alex. Ray Washington 29 Dec r 50

Washington # July 29 /53
Hon. L. P. Waldo Comr of Pensions Sir
Mary Jones, widow of Samuel. late of New York, filed her claim under act 36. on account of her husband's revolutionary services, as a soldier of the Connecticut reg. commanded by Col. F. Meigs for upwards of two years and under a subsequent enlistment as a soldier in the Light-Dragoons commanded by Col. Sheldon.
The marriage I understand is admitted to have taken place 4 Oct 1781. and the service of her husband is shown to have been up to the Sept 1781.
Still the claim was only made at 78, for two years service as a soldier of Infantry. Judge Wykkoop of New York, who placed the claim in my hands, has recently sent me copies of the evidence filed in the case, being a copy of the Compt. of Connecticut 22 Oct. 1842, by which it appears that applicant's husband Samuel Jones, was settled with for his services from March 26. /78 to 1 Jan. 1780.  in Meigs' reg. The same certificate also shows that Samuel Jones entered the service as a private of the 2nd reg. of Dragoons on the 20 Jan. 1781. & served to the 31 Oct. 81. And it is moreover shown, by the affidavits of identity, that the same Samuel Jones, applicant's husband, who served in Meigs' reg. afterwards entered the service in the Light-Dragoons, under command of Col. Sheldon.

As to the view I take of the claim, is, as the pension was allowed, on the evidence of service established by the Compt. Certificate, and the proof of Identity, (the Marriage having been satisfactory,) the Department cannot make a distinction in the record evidence, nor in the affidavits of personal identity. for the claimant , the proofs are as conclusive that Samuel Jones served in the Dragoons up to Sept 31. 81. and therefor entitled his widow to the benefit of the act 4 July 1876, as it was satisfactory that he married the same man served in Col. Meigs Regt. up to the 1 Jan y 81.
By the request of Judge Wykoff, and because I think it right, I have very respectfully to request a re-examination of the papers filed in the case of Mary Jones under act 31. New York, with the view to an allowance under act July 4/36.
I remain in
Yours most- Ow er .
Alex. Ray
The papers on file, will show my authority to act

Princess Anne Mary? Dec. 17th 1858 ~
My Dear Sir ~
Please have the kindness to cause me to be informed whether, by any act of Congress, pensions are provided for Militia who were called into actual service of the United States, in the War of the Revolution ~ or whether Bounties, lands, or other grants are made to such by any act of Congress? ~ Please also cause me to be informed of the persons to whom pensions are granted by the last act of Congress, who were not entitled before, or whether any such extension is made by said act, in regard to Soldiers or Officers of the Revolution? Your Early Compliance will very much oblige
Yours & C
Alvin Woodford
Hon C. M. Conrad Secretary of War U. S. Washington D. C.

Washington Sep. 27. 1850.
Ja s L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pension Sir
In the late application in the case of Mercy Jones, widow of Samuel, an applicant for the benefit of act 4 July 1836, after proof of the identity of the husband was filed by me in 1848, a question arose as to the character of the principal witness, now de d . Daniel Chapin, who was himself a pensioner, and served himself for I think it is stated for five or more years in the Connecticut line and in the same reg t . with Jones, a part of the time, and had a knowledge not only of his service but of the marriage of Jones, to the applicant now his widow.
In support of the character of Daniel Chapin - man, you will find a Certificate of Judg s . A. B. Bullock, and Bro. A. Davis, & of the late heads of reg t . Hon d . W. C. Hovey, as to the certificates and signatures.
As the Service and Marriage has been admitted I entertain the hope, that the testimony now enclosed will fully satisfy the dep t . & a cert t of pension may now issue. I am Sir - On the Alas. N. May

September 17, 1850.
We the undersigned do hereby Certify that we were well acquainted with Dan. Chapman Esquire late of the City of Troy in the State of New York deceased and that the character of the said Dan. Chapman was irreproachable both for truth and morals.
Archibald Bull
Geo R Davis
I certify that I am acquainted with the persons whose names are before above certificates; that they are credible and respectable citizens both having been juries of the county court and I recognize their testimony to be genuine. 18 Sept 50. W. L. Mearcy

Det Elys Uttr

Coxsackie Green C. N.Y. May 9 th 1843
Sir
At the request of Henry Wykkoop, after shewing me the affidavits of John Stannard of Saybrook Parish of Westbrook, and Dan Chapman formerly of the same place now of Troy in this state, with regard to the application of the widow of Samuel Jones, late of the same place for a pension. I certify that I have been acquainted with John Stannard Dan Chapman and Samuel Jones as they were all Neighbours of my father Col J. Ely. and any statement that they would make under oath may be fully relied on.
John Ely M.D.

Comptroller's Office
Marlford Ct. 31 st Octr 1842
On application for evidence of the service of Samuel Jones, a soldier of the revolution, I find the following facts. In the books of the "Connecticut Line" - "Settlement with the 6 th Connecticut Regt. Return J. Meigs Esq. Colonel, before January 1780" - at page 71 is the following entry, viz -
"Samuel Jones, private, Commencement of service March 26 th 1778, time of this settlement January 1 st 1780 - Term 1 year 9 mo. 5 days - Amo. of Wages £42. 6. 8."
At page 220, same vol. same service, is the following entry, viz -
"Samuel Jones, private, Commencement of service Jan y 1 st 1780 - time of this settlement Jan y 1 st 1781 - Term 1 year - Amo t of Wages £24."
In vol 2 o of the "Connecticut Line" - Settlement with the 2 o Regt of Light Dragoons, Elisha Sheldon Esq. Colonel for the year 1781", is the following entry at page 96. viz
"Samuel Jones, private, Commenc t of service Jan y 30 th 1781 - expiration of service Dec r 31 st 1781 - Term 11 months 1 day - Amo t of Wages £27. 11. 8 o "
Gideon Welles Compt l

Catkill December 1841
Sir
The annexed application of Mercy Jones widow of Samuel Jones deceased for a pension under the act of the 4 th July 1836 I have drawn according to her statement & in hopes of finding proof of Service I have to sustain her declaration I have been in the neighborhood where he resided & unfortunately but one witness alive who was able to testify to any of his services and for that only three months . The traditional evidence is that he was from home and on duty as a Soldier for most of his time from the beginning to the end of the war - but none could remember the names of his officers except in the early part of the war viz Colonel Bly of the same neighborhood - I have obtained a copy of the marriage record which goes to show that she possesses a fair character - and I have no doubt but her statement as regards her husbands services are correct and if so I presume the department are in possession of facts if true to corroborate the same - whatever may be the result of your investigation you will please direct to the Hon. John Van Buren Mr. & and by so doing oblige
Respectfully your obedient Servant
Henry Duykoop
Col. S. L. Edwards Commrs of Pensions War Department Washington D.C.

Augustus June 29 th 1853 L. S. Waldo Esq.
Dear Sir With your permission I rec'd a little information which I think you can give me from the books and papers in your office without much trouble some times (I think about the year 1846) My Mother named Mercy Jones and Widow of Samuel Jones deceased who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War made application for a pension and received a pension through her agent I now will you have the goodness to write me how much the amount was allowed & how much her agent received from the war department at that time, and will you write to me and direct the same to Malden post office Ulster County New York in so doing you will oblige Yours humble Servant
Dioney Jones Son of Samuel & Mercy Jones.

Washington January 8 th 1841,
Sir
Enclosed is an application of Mercy Jones under the act of 7 th  July 1838 - which she reluctantly qualified to because she believed she was entitled under the act of 1836
The relinquishment of the claim under the act of 1836 was suggested in your letter to me of the date of the 3 rd  Febr 1842 - Since which time the affidavits of John Starnard & Dan. Chapman Osgood together with the remarks of the Hon. John Ely member of Congress enclosed to the Department by my letter of the 16 th May 1843 (I should hope conclusive in evidence of the merit of the claim under the act of 7 th  July 1838,) to which I beg leave to draw your attention - whatever may be the result of your examination you will please direct to me and oblige
Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Henry Wynkoop
Col J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions War Department Washington

Description of Sam. Jones —
There — is the variation sufficient to reject the claim when all the other facts corroborate & prove it? \Sigma .

Catskill August 17 th 1843
Dear Sir
In reply to your letter of the 26 th June last in relation to the application of Mercy Jones widow of Samuel Jones due under the act of 4 th July 1836, I have questioned the widow in relation to identification of her husband - and in reply she says that according to the best of her present recollection - her husband the said Samuel Jones - in 1824 at the time of his death was about sixty eight years of age, his height near five feet ten inches, Eyes light blue, Hair light brown, complexion light, Residence town of Saybrook Parish of Westbrook. State of Connecticut, and his occupation Farming & boating or coasting & she does not know whether he worked at the ship right business - before he entered the army or not? -
In conclusion permit me to remark that your statement that her declaration was made from the Comptrollers certificate I think is incorrect, as it is evident, because the date of her declaration is prior to the date of the Comptrollers certificate.
And whether her identification given above corresponds with the Soldier of that name on the records in the Department - or not, the affidavit of Dan Chapman (whose character is above reproach) cannot who was intimately acquainted with the parties both before and after marriage and cannot be entirely overlooked - & who in a conversation with him told me that but one no other Samuel Jones of that vicinity was a Soldier during the revolution - this statement is also corroborated by the affidavit of John Stearns Esq. & who always resided in that neighborhood - and whatever decision you may make you will please direct to me and oblige
Respectfully, Your most Obedient Humble Servant
Henry Mynkadyn
Col J. S. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions War Department Washington D o .

Catkins May 16 th 1843
Sir
Enclosed is additional proof in support of the application of Mercy Jones widow of Samuel Jones decd under the act of July 4 th 1836
The documentary evidence from the Comptroller of Connecticut containing the evidence of her husband's services, you will perceive by its date I had obtained some time since, detailing the service more clear than her statement in her declaration -
But in consequence of the known rules of the Department I presumed, some evidence of identity would be required and which after a laborious search I have succeeded & also herewith enclosed - & the persons who made the affidavits are among the most respectable citizens in community - the one John Stannard Esq has for several years officiated as a Magistrate in the neighborhood of the parties
The other Dan Chapman Esq is an attorney & counsellor at law & appears to be a very intelligent respectable citizen And in corroboration of the above remarks permit me to draw your attention to the certificate of the Hon. Doctor By late a member of this County
And in conclusion permit me to say that I have already spent considerable time & money in procuring the enclosed evidence - I hope the department will deem it sufficient to sustain her application & grant her a pension & whatever may be your decision you will please direct to me & oblige
Respectfully Your Most Obedient Humble Servant Henry Wynkoop
Col. J. L. Edwards Commrs of Pensions War Department Washington D.C.

State of Connecticut } Middlesex County } S.S.
John Hannard of Westbrook (formerly saybrook) County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he is nearly eighty three years of age was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war and was well acquainted with well acquainted with Samuel Jones now deceased who was also a Soldier-
Deponent in the early part of the revolutionary war he thinks it was in the year 1777 was drafted in a Regiment commanded by Col. John Ely for the term of three months and was stationed the most part of the time in the State of Rhode Island until discharge and the said Samuel Jones was a private Soldier in the same corps at the same time
Deponent further saith that deponent does not now remember to have served in any other campaign with said Samuel Jones as deponents services were mostly confined to short tours in the Service and Militia - during most part of the Revolution - deponent may have heard at the time in what corps or capacity the said Samuel Jones was afterwards engaged in but owing to the great length of time and consequent loss of memory deponent cannot now remember any particulars in relation thereto.
Deponent further saith that near the close of the war the said Samuel Jones was

legally married to Mercy Dennison of the same place - and he thinks the said Samuel Jones may have served as a Soldier after marriage but where and how long deponent does not now remember
Deponent further saith the said Samuel Jones and Mercy Dennison lived together as man and wife in the same neighborhood with deponent until the day of his death that they had several children - were both respectable citizens and members in full communion of the Congregational church in said town - that said Samuel Jones died several years since and left a widow who afterwards moved into the State of New York and as deponent was informed is still living and is now an applicant for a pension for the Revolutionary Services of her husband Deponent further saith that no other person of the same name existed within the knowledge of deponent who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and Subscribed } John Stearns before me this 2 nd day of
November 1842 and certify that I am personally acquainted with said deponent that he is a respectable citizen and his statement entitled to full credence it Before me Oliver Morris Justice Peace
State of Connecticut Middlesex County } S.S.
I John Fish Clerk of the County Court of the County

of Middlesex aforesaid do hereby certify that Oliver Norris Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit of John Stannard purport to have been sworn and subscribed was at the date of the same a justice of the peace duly commissioned and Qualified that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County
This 16 th day of November 1812
Note, the word Qualified.. interlined
Wm. Dike Clk

State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss.
Richard Stokes of the town of West Brook (formerly called Saybrook) in said County being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he is eighty one years of age was a Soldier in the revolutionary war and was well acquainted with Samuel Jones (now deceased) who was also a Soldier. Deponent does not recollect of serving in the same corps with said Jones, but always understood from the report of the neighborhood that said Jones was a Soldier a considerable length of time under different officers both in Militia and Continental line but does remember any particulars!
Deponent further saith that said Jones during the revolutionary war was married to Mercy Dennison with whom deponent was also well acquainted both before and after marriage, with whom she lived until the day of her husband's death which took place several years since.
That after her husband's death the said Mercy Dennison Jones moved into the State of New York where deponent was informed she still resides.
That she was always highly esteemed as a respectable citizen and a member in full communion of the Congregational Church in this town.
Deponent further saith that he was informed that she was still living and was an applicant for a pension for the revolutionary services of her husband the said Samuel Jones deceased & that deponent knew of no other person of the same name who was a Soldier in the revolutionary war and further this deponent saith not. Richard Stokes
On this 28 th day of October 1845 before me came Richard Stokes known

to me to be a respectable citizen entitled to full credit and was by me duly sworn to the facts stated in the foregoing af- fidavit—
Joseph Spencer Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut, Middlesex County } ss
I John Fisk Clerk of the County of Middlesex do hereby certify that Joseph Spencer Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit of Richard Stokes purports to have been subscribed and sworn was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified and believe his name has subscribed to said affidavit purporting to be his is his genuine Signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office this 14 th day of Nov r . A.D. 1845. Note the word sworn interlined.
J. Fisk
affidavit

State of New York Rensselaer County
I Dan Chapman of the town and city of Troy county of Rensselaer and State of New York being first deponent and saith that he is eighty eight years of age, was a Soldier in the revolutionary war and was well acquainted with Samuel Jones who was also a Soldier
Deponent further saith that at the commencement of the revolutionary, deponent resided in the town of Say- brook (now Westbrook) in the State of Connecticut and was engaged as a Sergeant in the Connecticut Continental line in the 6 th Regiment under the com- mand of Colonel R.S. Meigs Esq r
and the said Samuel Jones was a private Soldier in the same Regiment but for what length of time deponent does not now remember but believes that he served two or three years and was honorably discharged.
Deponent further saith that the said Samuel Jones, shortly after his discharge from said Service entered as a private Soldier in a Regiment of Light horse under the com- mand of Col Elisha Sheldon and remained in said Ser- vice untill he was duly discharged
Deponent further saith that near the close of the last mentioned Service the said Samuel Jones was legally married to Mercy Denison also a resident of Saybrook and with whom deponent was also well acquainted, be- fore and after her marriage with the said Samuel Jones.
Deponent further saith that the said Samuel Jones & the said Mercy lived together as man and wife in said town of Saybrook for many years and had several children, that they were both respectable citizens of good standing in society, and were both members in full communion of the Congregational church in said town of Saybrook
Deponent further saith that several years since, deponent

left the State of New York Connecticut and moved into the State of New York where he has remained ever since That deponent has frequently heard from his native place but does not remember to have seen the said Samuel Jones since his removal from said town of Saybrook
That deponent was credibly informed that said Samuel Jones had died several years since in his native town of Saybrook and that his wife the said Mercy Jones has removed into Ulster County is still living & is now an applicant for a pension for the revolutionary services of her husband the said Samuel Jones and and further this deponent saith not
State of New York
Dan Chapman
Rensselaer County ss. On this 6 th day of May 1813
Before me came Dan Chapman Esq. a highly intelligent & respectable citizen of this City of Troy, who being by me duly sworn saith that the facts set forth in the above affidavit by him sub- scribed were true to the best of his recollection, and further certify that I believe his statement entitled to full credit
Archibald T. Dull Judge Rensselaer County Courts
State of New York
Rensselaer County ss. I Charles Hooper Clerk of said Clerks Office & County do hereby certify that Archibald Tull Esq. whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate of proof of the above deposition of Daniel Chapman was at the time of taking such proof one of the Judges of the Rensselaer County Courts, duly commissioned & sworn swearing in said County. That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Judge and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate of proof, subscribed is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official Seal. this 6 May 1813 Charles Hooper Clerk

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Arr 7 July 1888

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed July the 7 th 1838 Entitled an Act granting half Pay and Pensions to Certain Widows State of New York
Ulster County ss: On this twenty ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three before me Jacob Snyder one of the Judges of the Ulster County Court in and for said County Personally Appeared Mercy Jones a resident of the town of Sangerfield in the County of Ulster and State of New York aged eighty 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 7 th of July 1838. Entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to Certain Widows
That she is the widow of Samuel Jones deceased who in the Revolutionary war was a private soldier in defence of his Country for which services she made application for a pension under the Act of Congress passed 11 th July 1836.
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Jones on the fourth day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eighty one in the town of Saybrook County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut that the Ceremony was performed by the Reverend John Devotion Clergyman of the Congregational Church in said town of Saybrook
And that her maiden name previous to her marriage was Mercy Denison
She further declares that she with her

husband the said Samuel Jones continued to reside in the town of Saybrook until the day of his death and had several children that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Jones died on the first day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven in said town of Saybrook and that she has ever since that period remained a widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
She further declares that she was not married to the said Samuel Jones prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above stated.
She further declares that for proof of the marriage with the said Samuel Jones and of his death also the proof of the services of her said husband she would respectfully refer to her declaration and proof on file in the War Department under the Act of Congress passed July 4 th . 1836.
her Mercy X Jones mark
State of New York
Ulster County
ss: On the day of the date of and mentioned in the foregoing declaration to wit on the 29 th day of November 1843 before me Came Mercy Jones the person mentioned and described in the foregoing declaration which I read to her carefully and to which she duly made oath and affixed her mark. And I further certify that in consequence of age and infirmity she cannot attend Court.
Jacob Snyder One of the Judges of the County Court in and for the County of Ulster

State of New York
Ulster County, Clerks Office ss I George A Gay clerk of the County of Ulster do hereby certify that Jacob Snyder before whom the foregoing annexed Declaration of Mary Jones purport to have been subscribed and sworn was at the date of the same a Judge of the Ul- ster County Courts duly commissioned and qualified and that his name subscribed to the Jurat of said Declaration is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 13 th day of — December 1843
Geo. A. Gay clerk