Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13,875, for Reuben Marsh, Massachusetts

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Marsh, Reuben
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8933. Increase A. New York.
Reuben Marsh die
of Oneida Co in the State of New York who was a Wagon Conductor the Compy commanded by Captain Snider of the Regt commanded by Col Crane in the Mass. Continental line for two years * Records completed July 25, 1865.
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 405 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and 25th March 1842, when she died
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of May 1850 and sent to A Ray, Present
Increased from $120.00 Semi-annual allowance ending
Payable to James Arney Esq. Adm
(Revolutionary Claim) 1st June 1, 1832. by J. P. Chase Clerk Vol. 4 Page 47

we continued till 11 o'clock at night, when the
State of New York } ss: County of Oneida }
December Term, Oneida Com. Pleas
1832
On this 11 th day of December personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Oneida, Roeyben Mearsh, a resident of Lee in the County of Oneida and State of New York aged 79 - 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 7 th 1832 That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1776 in Cambridge M t , and served in the 13 th regiment of the Massachusetts line, under the following named named officers: Gen l Larnard Col l Joseph Bacad Capt l Edward LeGraves. I joined the Regiment directly after listing, did duty on Dorchester hills, tarried till the army was ordered to New York, and marched by way of Dedham Wrentham Providence New London, Sailed through the sound and arrived on the 18 th of April, was stationed in Beckman St., Ordered into tents in May. At an early day in June was ordered on command into a Reg t of artificers commanded by Col l Johnathan Brewer, in the Co y of wheelwrights commanded by Capt l — Ford, tarried there two or three weeks, was ordered to join Capt l Sargents Co y of gun stockers, worked with them till the evacuation of N Y , then was ordered to Kings bridge, then I was ordered back to Capt l Ford's Company, and marched to White Plains. In a few days was ordered from there to North Castle, from thence to Pukskill, tarried there till the close of the year and was discharged.
In the year 1777 April 10 th I enlisted at Holliston M t as Sergent , into Capt l W m Fredwells Co y , in the B d Reg t of artillery, commanded by Col l
John Crain for 3 years , Marched from Boston the 16 th day of June through Worcester to Springfield, where we received the spark of artillery and took it

In the year 1777 April 10 th I enlisted at 26 colliston st. as Sergent , into Col. W m Reedwells Co. in the B d . Regt. of artillery, Commanded by Col.
John Crain for 3 years , Marched from Boston the 16 th day of June through Worcester to Springfield, where we received the spark of artillery and took it to Fishkill in N.Y., from thence to Kings ferry, from thence to Carrols ferry, from thence to a place in Pennsylvania called cross Roads , where on the 13 th of August, I was ordered on Command in the waggon service, Near the last of Sept r or the beginning of Oct r I rec d a warrant from the waggon master Genl. as waggon conductor of Col. Crains Regt. for which service I was promised $40. dollars per month. We soon moved to Germantown from thence through Philadelphia to Brandywine 100, from thence to Wilmington in Delaware, from thence to Newport, and crossed the Brandywine at Chadysford. On the 11 th of Sept r attended the compliments of Lord How in the well known battle of Brandywine, near the close of the battle I was ordered to retreat with the invalids, and baggage of 2 Regts. of artillery, and did not join the army for 3 weeks; after joining the army we were emp- loyed in marches and counter marches untill the close of the year and took winter quarters at Valley forge. In the month of Feb. 1778 I was ordered to Pottsgrove with the horses of Col. Procters & Crains Regiments, Larrived there till May, was ordered to join the army at Valley forge on or about the 17 th of June broke up camp & marched after General Clinton, came up with and attacked him at Freehold, on the 28 th of June, continued the action till near night, lodged on the ground that night, then continued our march through the State of New Jersey to White plains in N.Y. from White plains to Danbury in Connecticut,

3 After being here sometime Genl Gates division to which I belonged moved to Hartford, here we lay till late in the fall when we were ordered to Fishkill where I was ordered to take the horses of the division to Glaverie and deliver them to John Funday, I then returned to Fishkill and on the last 23 day of May 1779 I joined Capt Fred- -wells company was at Kings ferry, Here we had a cannonade with the enemies fleet which we continued till 11 o'clock at night, when the G. was ordered to retreat leaving an officer & 12
men. The forepart of June 1779 I marched with the company to West Point & did garrison duty till about the middle of July when we were ordered to reinforce the Artillery at Stony Point, we joined them there at 2 o'clock in the morning after the place was stormed, went immediately into a cannonade with the enemy which lasted till 12 o'clock of the night following. From there returned to West Point, at which place I was honorable discharged my term of service having expired & my health very poor! my discharge was signed by Capt Andrew Moody Comd g & Capt St. George. which discharge I subsequently lost, & there now no written documents whatever of my said service. I know of further proof that I can obtain of my said services than what is contained in the annexed affidavit, & the only clergyman who is acquainted with me, is on a mission 70 miles N.E. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & he declares that his name is not on the pension roll or agency of any State or territory. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Sworn to in open Court before me Dec 14 1832
Spencer Marsh
Joseph B. Read D ty Cl k
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, & served as he has above stated, And the said Court further certifies that James Earnes Esq r , & Simeon S. Earnes whose names appear on the certificate hereto annexed are residents of the town of Lee aforesaid, & are farmers, & are credible persons, & that their said statement is entitled to full credit. —
Francis Steadman Samuel Jones John ...

...orders to reinforce the artillery at Stony Point , we joined them there at 2 o'clock in the morning after the place was stormed, went immediately into a cannonade with the enemy which lasted till 12 o'clock of the night following. From there returned to West Point , at which place I was honorable discharged my term of service having expired, & my health very poor! my discharge was signed by Capt. Andrew Woody Comd g & Col. St. George . which discharge I subsequently lost, & I have now no written documents whatever of my said service. I know of further proof that I can obtain of my said services than what is contained in the annexed affidavit, & the only clergyman who is acquainted with me, is on a mission 70 miles away. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & he declares that his name is not on the pension roll or agency of any State or territory. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Sworn in open Court before me Dec 16 1832
Heuben Marsh
Joseph B. Read D ty Clk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, & served as he has above stated, And the said Court further certifies that James Earnes Esq., & Simeon S. Earnes whose names appear on the certificate hereto annexed are residents of the town of Lee aforesaid, & are farmers, & are credible persons, & that their said statement is entitled to full credit. —
Grace Steadman Samuel Jones Nathan Kimball
(over)

We James Barnes & Simeon A. Barnes both residents of the town of Lee N.Y. do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Reuben Marsh of said town who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration - that we believe him to be 79 years of age, having known him for many years, & do verily believe him to have been a soldier of the Revolution, & having been his neighbors for a great part of the time since the revolutionary war, well know that he has uniformly been regarded a veteran soldier in said war. & know him to be a man of truth & veracity. - Dated Dec r 10 th 1832
Subscribed & sworn this day & year above written!
Joseph B Read Dep Clk
James Barnes
Simeon A. Barnes
Joseph B Read Dep. Clerk do certify that James Barnes & Simeon A. Barnes are men of true knowledge & veracity.
Jos. B. Read Dep. Clk
I George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Oneida County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Reuben Marsh for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11 th day of Dec r 1832
Geo Brown Clerk
J. B. Read Dep Clerk

State of New York Oneida County
This may certify that I James Purdy of the town of Lee was acquainted with Stephen Marsh of the town of and knew him to be a Sarg t in Capt o William Treadwell's Company Col d John Cram's Reg t and that he was a there year's man, and that I was in the same detachment with him in the campaign of the year 1779 at West Point.
James Purdy
Subscribed and sworn (December 15 th 1832 before me William Parkke Justice of the peace)
Rev: Pension.
I William Parkke do certify that James Purdy is a man of one known as a man of truth & veracity
William Parkke
State of New York
Clerk's Office Oneida County
Geo. Brown Clerk
the County of Oneida do hereby certify that William Parkke Esquire before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly authorized by law to act as such and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature "William Parkke" to be genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office this 18 th day of December 1832
Geo Brown Clerk Joseph D Read Dep. Clk

Answers of Ruben Marsh to interrogatories by Commission of Pensions - Subjoined.
To Question N o 1 I was born in the town of Braintree County of Suffolk, Massachusetts in the year 1753. -
To Question N o 2 I have no record of my age.
To Question N o 6 I refer to my declaration, where this question is answered, & is not undersigned with red ink . -
I have no d a pension Certificate since making the annexed declaration, which I return with this paper, as I presume it has been made out & sent to me by mistake , or else my declaration would not have been sent back to me with the interrogatories, which I have answered above, & also suppose that I am entitled under the act to more pay than is granted in that Certificate. I have not made any application for pay on said Certificate. - please enclose any further communication to me to my agent Jay Hetherway Room N.Y. Dated at Albany June 17 th 1833. Ruben Marsh

No. 21.368
Reuben Marsh
Onida County
N. York
on rolls, mixed, as Wagon Condition, civil orating to old and young
May Hatherway Agt.
Rome P.O.
Onida County
N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
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 Reuben Marsh Onida County New York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted 1776 until close of the year Private Col. Larnard, Col. Head Capt. E. Segraves, Col. Col. Brown, Capt. Ford 79 years Cambridge Massachusetts Living witness & Traditionary   Enlisted 1777 3 Sergeant Capt. M c Intosh & C. Brain   1778 " Col. M c Intosh & C. Brain   1779 " Capt. M c Intosh  
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 days 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 _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. 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 , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years 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 place 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 [i] 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.
Daniel D. Davidson Exam Clerk

State of New York, } ss      Personally appeared before me County of Oneida, } Ebenezer Robbins a Judge of Oneida County courts, James Barnes, a resident of said County, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, state: That he is the administrator, and that Annely Barnes is the administratrix upon the estate of Reuben Marsh deceased, who was a revolutionary pensioner under act June 7. 1832, at the rate of $120 per annum, on the Albany roll and died on the 23 d of March 1842. Now the object of this declaration being made, as administrator and administratrix is, in order to assert a claim to an increase of the late Reuben Marsh pension under act 1832 on account of his services, as a wagon conductor, in the war of the revolution, said Marsh having always alledged, he served as a Wagon conductor for some two years, under a regular ap- pointment from the Wagon Master General; He always stated he entered the service early in the year 1779 as a Sergeant in Col s Barnes artillery regiment for three years, and soon after his enlistment, He was appointed a conductor of Wagons and served as such until the summer of 1779, no evidence in support of this service was kept by said Marsh, the statement here given is, as, orally understood, It is believed that evidence of Reuben Marsh appointments and service as a conductor of Wagons may be found in some of the Departments at Washington, an and examina- -tion of the records are claimed, and respectfully requested; and it may be shown, by the evidence among his own papers on file evidence of the service now claimed for.
The claim is, therefore, made for an increase of Reuben Marsh's pension, for services as a conductor of

Wagons, for so much of the time his service can be shown from the 4 th March 1831 to the time of death deducting therefrom, the allowance granted at the rate of $120 per annum, under act 1832.
Sworn to and subscribed this first day of July 1846 before me
Ebenezer Robbins
Judge of Oneida County
{ James Cames
Administrator of Reuben Marsh deceased
State of New York
Clerk's Office Oneida County ss
Delos D. Wolf
Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Ebenezer Robbins Esq whose name is subscribed to the above instrument and thereon written was at the date of the same a Judge of Oneida County Court and duly authorized, as such and further that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe the above signature purporting to his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Official Seal this 2 d day of July 1846
Delos D. Wolf Clerk

Stetes August 1 st 1832 —
enclosed and forwarded to you were sent to the War Department Sept r 17 th 1830, and examined by
Pension Office Assn
who wrote me that the service of Solomon Williams
New York Reuben Marsh & Solomon Williams
1832 1830
Mr. Stephenson Pension Office - Washington
applied in 1830, were informed that the Records of this Office contained evidence of their service and required to make declarations.
Per Office. Oct 10.

Skaneateles August 1 st 1882 —
Sir —
The papers enclosed and forwarded to you at the time were sent to the War Department Pension office Sept r 17 th 1880, and examined by J. L. Edwards who wrote me that the "Claims of the service of Solomon Willis & Reubin Marsh the records of the War Department contained ample proof —"
The persons whose names I now forward you were at that time, and now are in possession of some property, which deprived them of obtaining a pension at that time —
I am now at the distance of 65 miles from those men, and have the writings with me, I presume they have not been before a court or common pleas, nor do I know that it is necessary since it is admitted that the War Department have ample proof before them of their claims —
Please direct an answer to Reubin Marsh Lee — Stokes's Post office — or to Stephen Miles Taberge Oneida County Lee is 5 miles from Rome Oneida Co and Taberge is 10 miles from Rome —

If you please — you may direct Mr Solomon Williams's answer by itself and forward it to Rome Breida Co New York —
I am respectfully Yours &c Stephen Miles

89.33
A
Reuben Marsh New York Oneida Co.
increased from $120 to $405 per wagon conductor per m. comm. 4 March 1831 to 25 March 1842 pay- able to James Cawes Admin.
did not abt be her paid.
A. Ray Prest.

Washington April 20/50
James L. Edward Esq. Com d of Pensions Sir
In the case of Reuben Marsh deceased, late a pensioner as a Ser t . under act 32 (in the Albany agency) at the rate of $120 per annum and who also performed service as a Wagon Con- -ductor , some time back I presented a declaration made by the administrator and recommended for the benefit of an increased pension in Wagon Conducta.
I now enclose a certificate from the Department of State showing that said Reuben Marsh was appointed a conductor on the 16th 1777 and service shown to the 24 Sep 78 and also, the evidence of the time of his death.
Under a late decision of the Secretary of the Interior, the claim of Jon s Burrell, dec d who, during his life time, was a pensioner under act 32. New York roll, was increased in the name of his Executrix from $320. to $600. a claim in point is now made in the case of Reuben Marsh.
I remain yours most respectfully Alex. Ray

May 1847
Chas. H. Reuben Harks
John B.
James L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington
Ally Ray

Rev. L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions. Sir,
Washington May 7. 1849
In the case of Reuben Marsh de d : late a pensioner under act 32, Albany agency at the rate of $120 pr. annum. as a Sergeant, and died on the 25 March 1842. as will appear by Mr Hoagney letter herewith enclosed.
It is alleged Reuben Marsh served as a Major Conductor for two years. Unless there be some evidence of his appointment and service as Major Conductor on file in his case. I have to request the favor of you to ask for an examination of the Washington Papers in the Department of State.
I remain very respectfully Yours Our Serv t Alex. N. Taylor

May 26, 1846
Rec to Maria, and Rosa March
J. G. Evans A Kay Presb.
Com. of Penins

Washington
May 25. 1866.
Sir,
Reuben Marsh late of New York deceased, was pensioned during his natural life under act June 7 th 1832. at the rate of $120. pr. annum.
He received the semi-annual payment on the 4 March 1842. and died on the 25 th of the same month: leaving neither widow, child or children. The administrators have applied to me, to make application for the payment of the pension accruing from the 4 th to the 25 March 1842.
Will you be pleased to advise me, the course to pursue in order to receive, for the adult, the balance of pension claimed.
I remain Sir
very respectfully
Your most
hon-Ser
Abas. N ay
James L. Edwards Esq
Cour t of Pensions,
War Department

Mr. Thomas M.
P. B.

(Copy) (Rev. Ray)
Treasury Department. Third Auditor's Office June 9 th 1846
Sir,
A warrant for Seven 23/100 dollars will issue in your favor as Attorney for the Administrators of Reuben Marsh, late a Pensioner on the Albany N.Y. roll, being his pension from 4 th to 25 th March 1842, the day of his death, at $120.00 per annum, for which you will please call at this Office.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt. Peter Wagner, Adm o
(signed)
Alexander Ray Esq. Washington D.C.

Horse Rep. Aug 29/50
Will the Commission of Pensions be good enough to inform me of the amount of Pension due to the heirs of Reuben Marsh, an d who was a Sergeant of Saunders Artillery in the army of the Revolution, have been paid, or not. He was on the Pension Roll of the Albany Agency.
Very Respectfully M. H. Townsend
Is their claim now before the Office?

Department of State, Washington, 11 th April, 1850.
Sir;
In answer to your letter of the 1 st instant, I have to state, that, from certain Returns in the possession of this Department, it appears that Reuben Marsh, "Sergeant", was a Wagon conductor on the 1 st of October 1777 and at various subsequent periods, the latest of which, as referred to in the Returns, must have been between the 1 st and 24 th of September 1778, both inclusive. He was appointed, on the 1 st of October 1777, as a Wagon conductor. At what time he ceased to act as such, does not appear.
I am, Sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, John M. Clayton
Alexander Ray, Esquire, Washington, D.C.

No other claim for Reuben Marsh Rev. War. except. Wid. File 27449 - not identical. Served in Whitney's Mass Regt. born in Douglas Mass, Aug. 18, 1758.
AW July 18, 1906.

Reborn
13875 INVALID.
No. 13.875
Frederick Marsh Wagon Conductor New York
Act: June 7th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 239
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York County of Onondaga ss }
I Reubin Marsh of the Town of Lee aged seventy seven years do upon oath testify and declare that about or in the month of April one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven I entered or enlisted (as a sergeant) into the service of the United States for the term of three years and served in the Massachusetts line commanded by Colonel John Crane and in Captain William Freadnell's company of artillery - Was ordered to head quarters in June and on the thirteenth of August was ordered on command in the waggon service, continued in said service until May thirty first one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine when I returned to my former company where I continued in the service aforesaid until discharged at the expiration of three years. I have had subscribed before me this 4 th day of September 1880 - Reubin Marsh William Park Justice of the peace
State of New York County of Onondaga ss }
Before me William Parks one of the justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared the above named Reubin Marsh subscriber William Park Justice of the peace

of the foregoing declaration to me well known to be a man of respectability and truth and made solemn oath to the truth of the deposition by him respectfully subscribed Dated this fourth day of September 1830—
William Park Austin of the Pean
I Aaron Bullard aged seventy two years do upon oath testify and declare that I am well acquainted with Reuben Marsh who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence and do well know him to be the identical person he therein represents himself to be and further I do believe he performed the military service therein stated.
Aaron Bullard
Subscribed before me this 4 th day of September 1830—
William Park Austin of the Pean
Reuben Marsh Affidavit
On Roll Crane Neck to 3 m. length some 2 years length. Value 1800

State of New York County of Oneida ss
I Reubin Marsh of the Town of Lee aged Seventy seven years do upon oath testify and declare that about or in the month of January one thousand seven hundred and sixty six I entered or enlisted into the service of the — United States for the term of one year, and served in the Massachusetts line commanded by Colonel Joseph Reed — joined the Regiment at Dorchester, Captain Edward Seagraves's company where I did duty untill the army was ordered to New York, where I joined the Regiment of Mechanicks commanded by Colonel Jonathan Baker, in Captain Forde's company, and that I continued in the service aforesaid untill discharged at the expiration of three years — Reubin Marsh
Sworn and subscribed before me this 4 th day of September 1880
William Park Clinton of the peer
I Aaron Bullard aged Seventy two — years do upon oath declare that I am well acquainted with Reubin Marsh who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and do well know him to be the identical person he therein represents himself to be, and further I know or do believe he performed

The military service therein stated. —
Sworn and subscribed before me this fourth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty
Aaron Bullard
William Park Justice of the peace
State of New York County of Oneida — ss
Before me William Parks one of the justices of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared the above named Rubin, Marsh subscriber of the foregoing declaration to me well known and likewise personally appeared Aaron Bullard subscriber to the above certificate of identity to me well known to be a man of truth and respectability and made solemn oath to the truth of the disposition by him respectively subscribed Dated this fourth day of September 1830 —
William Park Justice of the peace
Frederick Marsh Affidavit
21368 21456
He Marsh did not list as a member neither was he paid or discharged as such

Reuben Marsh
Dec 1832,
N. York
Ebenezer Wade
Dec 27-57

State of New York Oneida County } ss
I James Eames adm te of estate of Reuben Marsh late Rev. Pres d deceased of Ser in said county, Respectfully ask to have his case reopened, for the purpose of ascertaining if the pension should not be increased. — Done at Rome N.Y. 11 November 1857. —
Subscribed & sworn to James Eames administrator before me
at Rome N.Y.
Last. River
Francis H Thomas. Notary Public
Know all men by these presents that I James Eames administrator on the estate of Reuben Marsh late U.S. Pres d hereby appoint Willis G. Wade my true and lawful attorney, for me & in my name as such administrator, to investi- gate, & prosecute claim for an increase of pen- sion in favor of S d Marsh, estate. —
witness my hand & seal, at Ser N.Y. 11 October Nov: 1857.
The foregoing power acknowledged before me by James Eames adm te on the day of date thereof, — at Rome New York
James Eames
Francis H Thomas Last. River
Notary Public

Let to Alexander Ray July 22 '46
Enlistment cert? also to be sent to him with an 27 Sept. 1835.
8933
State
Reuben Marsh
of Oneida in the State of New York who was a Sgt. Arty. in the Company commanded by Captain Readwell of the Regt. commanded by Col Crane in the Mass. * line for Ligon.
Mass. Nat. Continental
Records completed July 25/40.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of May 1833 and sent to Applicant at Dec. Stoke, P.O.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $240.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 60.00 $300.00
Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book Vol. 4 Page 25

State of New York County of Oneida } ss
I Othniel S. Williams Surrogate in & for the County of Oneida, do hereby certify that James Ganes is administrator, & Emily Ganes is administratrix of the estate of Ruben Marsh, late pensioner of the United States, who died in the town of Lee in said county on the 25 th of March 1842, his pension being $120.- per annum, which said administrator & administratrix, were duly appointed by my predecessor in office John Stryker Esq. on the 14 th day of May, A. D. 1846, all of which foregoing facts are of record in my office, the death being proven, & appointed sworn into office on said 14 th day of May. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed my seal of office at Clinton, this 15 th day of April, in the year of our Lord 1850.
Othniel S. Williams Surrogate