Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21434, for Francis Ingersoll, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Ingersoll, Francis Rachel
W 21434
CONTENTS
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New York Roll:
1,163
Francis Ingersoll, Private Massachusetts Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1818, and sent to Seneca Wood, Esquire, Aurora, Cayuga Co. N. York.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
4 months 22/30. $37.86.
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Brewer Six years. Seipio, Cayuga Co. Continued

Notification sent the 30 th June 1920, to Pammel Lake, Eng.
Batavia N. York

rep 18 ap 1844
5351
Albany
New York
Rachel Ingersoll
widow of Francis Ingersoll
who was a Private
in the New York Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Ap r 1844 and sent to
Mr. Albert Smith
H. Rep.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 260

Francis Ingersoll of Scipio in the County of Cayuga and State of New York, aged sixty years on the twenty third day of February last past, being duly sworn, deposeth & saith that he enlisted into the Ar- my of the United States, in the line of the State of Massachusetts, in the late War of the Revolution, un- der the Continental Establishment, for during the War, in a Regiment of Infantry commanded by Colonel Samuel Brewer in a Company commanded by Captain John Chadwick, some time in the Month of February One thousand seven hundred & seventy seven; That this and continued in service in that Company & Regiment until some time in the Month of March or April One thousand seven hundred & seventy eight; when having become fatigued with service, he procured a Substitute, a German by the name of John Welch to take his place, and who was accepted as his this Deponent's substitute by his officers, and this Deponent permitted to retire from service, subject however to be called upon to do duty again in case his said Substi- tute should desert the Army. - That this Deponent never had a written discharge from the Army, and believes it was unusual in cases where persons were substituted, for the officers to give the person who o- riginally enlisted, such discharge, holding themselves at liberty to call them into service again, upon their discharge, in case their substitutes deserted. That this Deponent left the Army under such an un- derstanding with his said Colonel, and by his verbal permission, only. - That this Deponent

has no documents in his possession showing the time of his enlistment, continuance in service or discharge; that he is a cripple, very poor & unable to procure any other proof of the facts herein before stated & set forth, if they are susceptible of proof, of which he is uncertain — And this Deponent further saith that, by reason of his reduced situation & circumstances in life he needs the assistance of his country for support — (And further saith not.
Subscribed & sworn before me this 13 th day of April 1818 } Francis Ingersoll Barn. Smith
State of New York Cayuga County ss; } I, Barnabas Smith Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga & State of New York, do Certify that on this thirteenth day of April Eighteen hundred & Eighteen the above named Francis Ingersoll — personally appeared before me & made and subscribed the foregoing Affidavit. And I do further Certify that the character of the said Francis for truth & veracity amongst his Neighbors is good; and from his own Oath and the declarations of those Neighbors, who are good & worthy citizens, I am of opinion that the said Francis comes under the provisions of the Act of Congress, providing for persons engaged with land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War — and needs assistance from his country.

For his support. —
Barnabas Smith
State of New York
Cayuga County ss;
I Enoch T. Throop, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County and State aforesaid do Certify that Barnabas Smith named in the foregoing Certificate is one of the Judges of the said Court, and that the name of said Barnabas, thereto subscribed is his Genuine Signature. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court of Common Pleas, this twenty fourth day of April, in the year Eighteen hundred & eighteen. —
E. T. Throop Clerk

At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the sixteenth day of June of the term of June 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorally exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. John H. Jones, Richard Smith, Moses Huydin and Isaac Wilson Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss. —On this sixteenth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) Francis Ingersoll aged sixty two years, resident of the town of Middletown in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:— during the war from January 1777 served in Capt. John Chaddocks Company in Col. Brewers Regiment Massachusetts Line until March 1778 when he hired a substitute for the remainder of his enlistment. that his declaration was dated the 13th of April 1818 & Certificate Numbered 1163
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Inventory or Schedule
Real Estate I have none
Personal Property — 1. Cow — 6 Sheep — 1 Swine 1. Old ax — 1. 8 Gallon Iron Kettle — 1. 2 Gallon Iron pot. — 1. 2 Gallon Kettle — 1 Old Frying pan 1. Old Broken Bake Kettle — 1 Small Craned Hooks 2 Old poor Chests — 6 Common Kitchen Chairs 1. pine leaf Table — 1. Meat Barrel — 3 dry Casks 2 Small Tubbs — 1 Wash Tub — 2 Common wheels 1. pair Small Stulgarde — 6 White Earthern plates 1. Do Platter — 6 Saucers & 5 Cups — 2 Bowls & 3 small Tin Basins — 6 Common Iron Spoons — 7 Sticks & 5 forks — 2 Earthen Milk pangs — 1 Wooden Ruler
And the Deponent further says, he is a farmer by Occupation but that he has been a Cripple in his right hand and hip for twenty years occasioned by a fall from a Building, and is not able to do any kind of labor. — That he has a wife named Rachael aged fifty six years, and One Daughter named Nancy aged 12 years. That he lives in a house

Francis Ingersoll Copy Inventory ex p .
(1162)
Sept 1818)
lost.

At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the sixteenth day of June of the term of June 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorally exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. John G. Jones, Richard Smith, Moses Hayden and Isaac Wilson Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss.—On this sixteenth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) Francis Ingersoll aged sixty two years, resident of the town of Middlebury in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:— during the war from January 1777 served in Capt. John Chaddocks Company in Col. Brewers Regiment Massachusetts Line until March 1778 when he hired a substitute for the remainder of his enlistment. That his declaration was dated the 13th of April 1818 & Certificate Numbered 1163
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Inventory or Schedule
Real Estate I have none
Personal Property — 1. Cow — 6 Sheep — 1 Swine 1. Old ax — 1. Gallon Iron Kettle — 1. Gallon Iron pot. — 1. 2 Gallon Kettle — 1 Old Frying pan 1. Old Broken Bake Kettle — 1 Small Craned Hooks 2 Old poor Chests — 8 Common Kitchen Chairs 1. pine leaf Table — 1. Meat Barrel — 3 dry Casks 2 Small Tubbs — 1 Wash Tub — 2 Common whuls 1. pair Small Stulgarde — 6 white Earthern plates 1. Do Platter — 6 Saucers & 5 Cups — 2 Bowls & 3 small Tin Basins — 6 Common Iron Spoons — 7 Knives & 5 forks — 2 Earthen Milk pans — 1 Wooden Keeler
And the Deponent further says, he is a farmer by Occupation but that he has been a Cripple in his right hand and hip for twenty years occasioned by a fall from a Building, and is not able to do any kind of labor. — That he has a wife named Rachael aged fifty six years, and One Daughter named Nancy aged 12 years. That he lives in a house

Belonging to Timothy & Josephus Ingersoll his Son that he is wholly dependant on his Children for support except the property in the foregoing Schedule mentioned. And that the wearing appar- rel and Bedding for himself and family do not exceed the Sum of Twenty dollars in Value -
Sworn and Subscribed the 16 th day of June 1820 Before me Francis X Ingersoll mark
S. Cummings Clk of Genesee Com Pleas
I Simeon Cummings Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Genesee, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the o- pinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is $ 46.50 forty six dollars and fifty cents.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this seventeenth day of June 1820.
S. Cummings Clerk of the Court for the county of Genesee.

State of New York Greene County ss
On this twelfth day of August Eighteen hundred and forty personally appeared before me William Mitchell first judge of Greene County Rachel Ingersoll a resident of Middlesex in that county aged Seventy Six years who being first duly sworn according to law, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Green- e Co. passed July 7th 1835. An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
That She is the widow of Francis Ingersoll who was a private soldier in the war of the Revolution. That the said Francis Ingersoll was a prisoner and She relies upon the proofs on file in the pension office to establish her claim
She further declares that She was married to the said Francis Ingersoll on the 17th day of April 1781 as She now believes that her husband the aforesaid Francis Ingersoll died on the 2nd day of June 1830 That She was not married to him previous to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four (1794) at the time above stated April 12th 1781
Sworn and subscribed before me this 12th day of August 1840
Rachel Ingersoll
William Mitchell
First Judge of Greene County
Greene County ss I William Mitchell first judge of Greene County before whom the foregoing Decla- ration of Rachel Ingersoll was made do certify that the said Rachel Ingersoll has not written nor have- ing learned to write as She says and that She made her mark to said Declaration in my presence

7570.
Rachel Ingersoll
N.Y.
Act 7 July, 1838.
comd
2 m pri
$80
Hon. Albert Smith
H.R.
Hon. S. H. Gates
H.R.

State of New York Tioga County Clk's Office
I David Wallis Clerk of the said County of Tioga do Certify that John A. Nichols Esq before whom the within Affidavit was Taken was on the day of Taking the same an Acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly qualified to act as such I am well acquainted with the hands writing of such Justice and truly believe the signature John A. Nichols within subscribed to his own
proper hands Writing in Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said Tioga County September 17 th 1838 David Wallis CLK

Tioga County S.
Affidavit before me John A. Nichols a Justice of the peace in and for said County Reuben Case and made oath in due form of law that Rachael Ingersol Widow of Frances Ingersol deceased was Lawfully Married to said Frances Ingersol about the Year 1778 or 79 in the Town of Alford State of Massachusetts Berkshire County Sworn and subscribed before me this 11 th day of September 1838 Reuben Case John A. Nichols J.P.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
October 11, 1923.
Lillian D. Avery, 137 W. Lawrence St., Pontiac, Mich.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 21434 , it appears that Francis Ingersoll was born February 23, 1758, and enlisted January or February 1777 and served as a private in Captain John Chadwick's company, Colonel Samuel Brewer's Massachusetts' regiment, until March or April 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, while a resident of Scipio, Cayuga County, New York. He died June 3, 1830.
Soldier married in Alford, Massachusetts, April 12, 1781, Rachel (maiden name not stated), she was allowed pension on her application executed August 13, 1840, while

a resident of Middlebury, Genesee County, New York.
In 1830, soldier referred to his daughter, Nancy, aged 12 years and sons, Timothy and Josephus, ages not stated.
There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

5708 April 13/1843
Ms Rachel Spence 1843
$80 per an
Rev. J. L. Evans Hon. Albert Smith H. Key Comm. of Fin. of Miss. Church

11 M rs B. A. Smith 15 th March 18 1836
8120
New York see
Rachel Ingersoll widow of Francis Ingersoll who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 2 nd day of June 1830 of Cayuga Co in the State of New York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain John Chadwick of the Regiment commanded by Col Brewster in the Massachusetts line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Feby 1844 and sent to Hon ble Albert Smith A of Representatives
Total amount, $400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. A. D. Dridge Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 163

Aurora, Cayuga County N.Y. April 27th. 1818.
Hon J. C. Calhoun Sir,
Enclosed is the application of Francis Ingersoll of this place, for a pension, under the late act of Congress, providing for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War.
If it should be considered that he is entitled, please to forward to me at this place the evidence of his being put upon the pension list.
I am Sir, with great respect Your very Obdt. Servant
Seneca Wood.

Mrs. Ingersoll B. Atty
File with Mr. Ingersoll doc. No 7570.
Not July 7 1838.
Hon. Albert Smith

State of New York Wyoming County ss.
Know all men by these presents that I Rachel Ingersoll of the town of Middlebury in the County of Wyoming and State of New York widow of Francis Ingersoll deceased who was a prisoner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint Albertus L. Synde of Warsaw in the said County my only true lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my Claim to a pension on account of the services of my said husband in the American revolutionary army
Dated Dec 7 th 1843
Rachel her Ingersoll mark
In presence of William Burston
State of New York } ss Wyoming County }
Be it known that on the 9 th day of December 1843 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Rachel Ingersoll above named & acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to her her act and deed In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned
William Burston justice
State of New York Wyoming County } ss.
I Nelson Wolcott Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that William Burston Esq. before whom the above power of Attorney was acknowledged, was at the time of taking such acknowledgment a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same. And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and truly believe that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my Official Seal at Warsaw in said County, this 11 th day of December 1843.
Nelson Wolcott Clerk

Woburn Dec 22/ Mr. A. Smith
Nassau Dec. 11. 1843
Dear Albert Smith
D. L. 8092
Sir
Herewith I send You
1 st a declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth Green and wish You have the rolls of the Pension Office Searched for proof of the services of Othniel Green her deceased husband. This they will do at the request of a Mr. Congress immediately and I am anxious to have as little delay as possible on account of Mrs. Greens advanced age & poverty. Please let the answer come through Yourself.
2 d A power of Attorney of Mrs. Rachel Ingersoll and I want You to present this at the Department have it put on file & examine the other papers which may be on file & write me what they are. I want You to examine her affidavit or declaration made some 4 Years since and see in what Year she then states her marriage to have taken place also if there is any proof to sustain the declaration on that point or if there is any variance between the declaration please inform me
This last case has been in the hands of Judge Mitchell for about 4 Yrs & he has been so negligent that they have discontinued his agency in the matter Mr. Ingersoll was a pensioner
In the first Case Mrs. Green made a declaration in August which was sent by one Richardson to Mr. Price of Albany & Mrs. Green has heard nothing & also charges agents
Will You please call the attention of Mr. Edwards to the fact that I am sole agent in these cases and that all correspondence should be with me & not with Mitchell & Price - May I hear from You soon
In haste Yours truly
A. L. Lynde

A specimen of my hand writing Roswell Pickett
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Berkshire p.
I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Berkshire, do certify that Roswell Pickett Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified. That his Commission is dated March 28. 1837 and will expire March 28, 1844. and that I believe the above signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas at this twentieth day of December 1843. Charles Sedgwick Clerk

Alford N.Y. } Double 37 3/4 Dec. 26, 1893 _____
Mrs William Mitchell Perry, Wyoming Co New York

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Berkshire ss. 25 th December 1843. Mark R. Van Deusen, Town Clerk of the town of Alford, in said County of Berkshire, Merchant, makes oath and says, that, he has examined the records of said town of Alford from beginning to the end, and that, there is no record of marriage between Mr. Francis Ingersol and Mrs. Rachael Ingersol on said records. Mark R. Van Deusen
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Berkshire County ss. Alford 25 th December 1843. Personally appeared the above named Mark R. Van Deusen, and made oath in due form of Law, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, is true. Before me Roswell Pickett Justice of the Peace. for said County.

P.O. Alfred, Berkshire Co. Mass. Dec. 20 th 1843
W m William Mitchell
Sir:
Yours of the 8 th inst. was duly recd. and I have com- plied with your request, as soon as circumstances would admit. you You will see by my affidavit on the other part of this sheet that there is no record of Mrs Ingolds marriage in this town, nor is there any town record of mar 1 '43. previous to the year 1820. The County Clerk's Certificate is enclosed. The money you sent, was sufficient. You say that you have previously written me on the subject. It seems that it was miscarried, as I did not receive it.
Respectfully, Yours,
Mark R. Van Dusen "
P.S. I do not feel at liberty to frank this letter.

Perry, Wyoming County January 4 th 1844.
Hon Albert Smith
Dear Sir
Inclosed I send affidavit of search for marriage record, in the case of the application of Rachel Ingersol, widow of Thomas Ingersol for a pension. Her declaration and proof of marriage were filed in the Pension office two or three years since. Will you have the goodness to call at the Pension office, in person, and request the Commissioner to reexamine the case and if anything is still wanting to inform me. I have suffered much trouble and delay in this case. Your personal attention to this matter will confer a favor on
Your Friend William Mitchell

Washington Jany. 10 th 1844
J. L. Edwards Esq Commr. of Pensions
Sir, Herewith I send your papers in case of Rachel Ingersoll with the letter of Inez Mitchell in relation to it. I do not suppose my personal attendance could add any thing to your early examination of the case.
Be so good as to give the matter your earliest examination and let me know the result, at the same time returning Inez M c note to me
I have the honor to be your obed Servt
Albert Smith

Rev. A. Smith.
Ch. Jan 31. 1844.
Re fugitive
Balebit - also in 1844.

Washington Jany. 29 th 1844
Hon. J. S. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions
Sir, I enclose a note from Mr. Lynde in the case of Mrs. V. Luce to which I called your attention some time ago. Please inform me of the disposition made of the case. I beg also to know what has been done in the case of Mary Babbit & Rachel Ingraham in both of which I believe I enclose your letters sent to me, having reference to the respective claims.
I have the honor to be your obedt Servt Albert Smith
10298 1/2 Luce, V. Nov 6 1843

Washington April 12. 1844
Sir, I enclose you the endorsement of Rachel Ingersoll for her Pension in an act of 1843 Please send me certificate as soon as convenient and obey you Sir Albert Smith
Wm. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions

State of New York } Wyoming County ss }
On this 1 st day of April A.D. 1844 personally appeared before me, William Mitchell, a justice of the Peace in and for said County, Rachel Ingersol a resident of the town of Middletown in the said County of Wyoming aged Eighty (80) years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Francis Ingersol, who was a private soldier, in the Revolutionary Army, and she further declares that she has received a pension for five years under the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838 amounting to Eighty dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Subscribed and sworn to this } Rachel X Ingersol on the day and year first } her mark above written
Witness: Mason B. Smith.
William Mitchell Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Rachel Ingersol cannot write her name because as she alleges she has never learned to write
William Mitchell Justice

3708 Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838,

State of New York } Wyoming County } ss
I Walter Howard Clerk of Said County do hereby certify that William Mitchell before whom the within declaration and affidavit was taken was at the time of taking such declaration and affidavit a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized to take the same. And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said declaration and affidavit is genuine
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal at Warsaw in said County, this first day of April 1844
Walter Howard

127 W Lawrence St. Pontiac Mich
Aug. 24. 1923.
U.S. Pension Bureau,
Dear Sir.
Will you kindly give me the place date of birth of Francis Ingersoll, Revolutionary Soldier, who enlisted at Stockbridge Mass. and whose wife was Rachel Case. The date of death and any other items that would lead to his ancestry, would be appreciated.
Yours Respectfully
Lillian D. Avery

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21434 Katharine Langsdon wid of James Langsdon in the war
Act March 3 d  1862
Index: Vol. CA , Page B66
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923 Oct. 11- Hist to Lillian Avery (cont.)