Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 595, for Seth Stone, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
Stone, Seth Lucy
N. 595
B.L. Wt. 68-60-55
B.L. Wt. 6511-100
Issued Jan. 14, 1799
No paper - Israel
Stowell, Jr. assignee
CONTENTS
Continued (V. 2)

78418
New York
Seth Stone
of Cambridge in the state of who was a private in the of Cavalry regiment commanded by Colonel Sheldon of the Connecticut line, for the term of 6 years.
inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of March 1819 and sent to D r Prentice Esq r Cam- bridge, Chenango Co. N Y York
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 9 mos 28 / 30 74.72
Semi-annual allowance ending 11 Sep r 1819. 45
$122.22
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
[Faint, illegible handwriting across the bottom of the page]

Chenango County ss. David Rootes being duly sworn maketh oath and saith that he is acquainted with the above-mentioned Seth Rootes and knows him to be poor in indigent circumstances having no real property and very little personal property and that he has a family living with him and wholly de- pending on him for support and that he stands in need of assistance from his country and that he is a man of credibility for truth and veracity Sworn this 13 th day of February 1819 before Casper W. Rootes Judge David Rootes

Dauphin county for State of Pennsylvania.
Before me the Wabserber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said county personally appeared Asa Gillet, who being duly sworn according to law doth say that he is well acquainted with Seth Stone, that the deponent was in the Revolutionary Service, in the regiment commanded by Elisha Sheldon, belonging to the Connecticut Line, from the year 1780 till the close of the war in the year 1783, that the said Seth Stone was in the same regiment at the time this deponent enlisted, and continued therein till the close of the war, and was discharged with this deponent at Danbury in the state of Connecticut in the year 1783, the said Stone having served to the knowledge of this Deponent, for more than three years.
Asa Gillet
Sworn & subscribed before me on this the 27 th day of April 1818 Obediah Smith

Seth Stone, Affidavit May 8 th 1818
Cambridge Chautauqua County New York
Olden

State of New York
Chenango County ss. On this 8 th day of May 1888 before me Peter Betts one of the Judges of Chenango Common Pleas personally appeared Seth Stone aged 67 years last October resident in Brimbridge in said County who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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" - That he the said Seth Stone enlisted in December in the year 1777 or in the month of January next thereafter in Connecticut as he thinks in the State of New Jersey in the company of horse commanded by Captain Shethar in the Second Regiment of Connecticut Cavalry commanded by Colonel Elisha Sheldon - he enlisted during the war and continued to serve in the service of the United States until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged from the service in Danbury in the State of Connecticut. Which Discharge was regularly signed by his Excellency Gen. Washington and Col. Sheldon aforesaid. That he was in the Battles of Valentine's Hill, and Morrisania and Frog's Point in the State of New York, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has other evidence now in his power of his said service except the affidavit of Asa Gillet hereto annexed which was taken for this purpose before Chas. Patmestock a Judge of the Common Pleas in and for Dauphin County State of Pennsylvania.
Seth Stone
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid.
Peter Betts
I Peter Betts Judge of Chenango Common Pleas as aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Seth Stone did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding Declaration against the common enemy; and I read herewith the proceedings and testimony taken and has before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the afore mentioned act of Congress -
Dated May 8 th 1888.
Peter Betts

Chenango County ss. I, Casper M. Rose Clerk of Chenango Court Pleas. hereby certify that from the oath of David Prentice whom I know to be the person described in and who has been sworn to know that the within named Seth Stone is poor in indigent cir- cumstances, having no real property and very little personal property and has a family living with him and wholly depending on him for support and that he stands in need of assistance from his country and that he is a man of credit for truth and veracity.
Casper M. Rose Clerk
State of New York Clerk's Office Chenango County May 22. 1813
Thereby Certify that the within named Peter Bette is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and the within signature I know to be his hand writing —
Stephen S. Bright D.F.M.

A Schedule of all the Estate & property of Seth Stone of Bainbridge County of Chenango & State of New York a pension under the Act of Congress the 18 th of March 1820.
1 Horse & Hark 1 Scap 1 Pot & Cow 1 Cocant do 1 Table 1 Meat Barrel 6 Chairs 1 Shovel 1 Ax 1 Pail 1 Hoe 1 Spinning Wheel 1 Chest 1 Baker Pan 1 Trunk 1 Bottle 6 Cups & Saucers 1 Wooden Bowl 6 Plates 2 Tin Pans 1 Looking Glass
(Except necessary clothing and Bedding)
Dated June 10 th 1820
Seth Stone

State of New York } On the 14 th Day of June Chenango County } 1820 Personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for the said County of Chenango. Seth Stone aged fifty & nine Years last October. Resident in Barnbridge in said County who being first sworn according to the Law doth on his Oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War - as follows, he served with the Regi- ment Commanded by Elisha Sheldon Colonel in Captain Sheldon Company of Dragoons, called the Second Regiment of Light Dragoons; that the date of his original Declaration for a Pension is the 8 th Day of May 1818 and that the number of his pension Certificate is 7,848 - and I do solemnly Swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not by gift Sale or any manner disposal of my property or any part thereof with intent there- by 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 Rev- olutionary war "passed on the 18 th Day of March 1818 and that I have not since has any person in trust for me any property or Securities; Contracts debts due to me nor have I any Income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. viz. 6 Stoves & Stoves, 1 Pot, 1 Cow, 1 Kettle, 6 Chairs, 1 W o , 1 Hoe, 1 Chest, 1 Trunk, 6 Cups & Saucers, 6 Plates, 1 Scapet, 1 Gram do

1 Meat Barrel 1 Shovel 1 Pail 1 Spinning wheel 1 Basin Iron 1 Bottle 1 Wooden Bowl 2 Tin Pans 1 Looking Glass (Except necessary clothing and bedding) and further this declarant on his oath affirms and states that his occupation is that of a Day laborer but from infirmity is unable to pur- sue the same but for a part of the time - His family consists of a wife named Lucy aged 34 Years a child born Stone aged 3 Years an other child born in Stone one Year old Amelia M c Minion aged 10 Years and Amosford M c Girtel aged 13 Years all of whom are dependant on him - - - - - Seth Stone
this Declarant for support Given & Declaim on the 14 Day of June 1820 before me Mr. Isaac Barker M c Rorer & David Bull M c Girtel Esq.
• Judges of said Court of Common Pleas of said County of Chenango
State of New York } Nathan Cham Chenango County } Clerk's Office } of the of the Court of Common Pleas
of said County of Chenango. Being a Court of Record do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto is annexed are truly copied from the records of this court & I further certify that it is the opinion of said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing schedule is thirty one Dollars sixty two cents In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this fourth day of July 1820
N. Chamberlain Clerk of said Court

Seth Stone Pension Rain bridge Chenango Co New York Adapt to that date same place
11. 1846. E 11 March 1846

1008 New York Albany Lucy Stone widow of Seth Stone who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pri of Dragoons
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1848 3 rd February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Sept 53 and sent to
P. G. Bridgeman Cottleville N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1842, Page 83 Vol. A
July 30/53
1870 A832

No 2549 Lucy Stone widow of Seth JW
Act 3 Feb 1839
2 yrs for Arrears $100 per annum Arrears Feb 1853
Albany
P. G. Bridgman Corlandville JW

State of New York } ss. County of Chenango }
On this the 9 th day of May A.D. 1853 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Hiram Landers aged 56 years and Solomon Landers aged 54 years both residents of the town of Bainbridge in said county Who being sworn according to law declare that they were well acquainted with Seth Stone late of Bainbridge and Lucy M c Daniel and that the said Seth Stone and Lucy M c Daniel were married at their Fathers House and that the deponents were present at the marriage and that the said Seth Stone is now dead and that the said Lucy Stone is now a widow Hiram Landers Solomon Landers
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year above written I certify that the above named deponents are reputable witnesses and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case when this is to be used and am not concerned in its prosecution
H. R. Caswell Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW YORK, Chenango County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, HORACE S. READ, Clerk of said County, DO CERTIFY, That H. R. Caswell Esq., before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly authorized and qualified to take the same. And further: That I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, at Norwich, this 11 th day of October 1853.
H. S. Read Clerk.

State of New York COUNTY OF Chemung
On this 3 rd day of June A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned Chemung County Judge within and for the county and state aforesaid Lucy Stone aged Sixty Six years, a resident of the town of Bainbridge in the county of Chemung and state of New York who being 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 approved the 3 rd day of February, 1853:
Who says that she is the widow of Seth Stone deceased, who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and was pensioned under the act of 18 th March A.D. 1818 at the rate of $ 96.00 per annum, and was paid at the New York agency.
She further declares that she was married to the said Seth Stone on the Sixteenth day of February 1816 in the town of Bainbridge in the county of Chemung in the state of New York
and that the claimant has no knowledge of the place of her said husband's enlistment nor the officers under whom he served nor the length of time he served nor the place of his discharge and for proof of service reference is made to the papers now on file in the pension office filed by John Ellock Certificate October 2 nd day of May 1849
She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid Seth Stone died in the town of Bainbridge in the county of Chemung and state of New York on the 22 nd day of April A.D. 1826
and that she has no record evidence of her marriage nor of her said husband's death except inscription on his grave stone.
She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension.
Lucy Stone mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me.
David S. Thompson Chemung County Judge
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, is consequence of the infirmities of old age; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution. and I further certify that the said Lucy Stone was unable to write her name by reason of age and infirmity.
David S. Thompson Chemung Co. Judge

State of New York Chemung County Clerk's Office
§ 88.
I certify that Ariel S. Munston Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was taken & who also signed the foregoing Certificate was at the time of so doing a County Judge in and for said County, duly qualified and authorized to take the same, and that his signature thereto written are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County at Elmira June 3 d . 1853. A. P. Tabor Clk., Clerk.

30.316 "Ad. 2/53 Ans 9/53
Lucy Stone King Jethro Stone Knapp
Prof. Col. R. D. D. S. Coll. Am. Inst. N. Eng. Octob. 1853. Revolutionary Pension Wid: 6 Alice Sept. 13 th 1855.
July 53 - no 2058
Buxton
Edw
P. G. Bridgeman Cortlandville Cortland Co N. Y.

State of New York } ss. County of Broome }
On this 4 th day of April A. D. 1855, personally appeared before me W. S. Beck a Justice of Peace in and for the County, and State aforesaid Susy Stone aged sixty six years, a Resident of Sisli in the County of Broome and State of New York Who being duly sworn, according to law, de- clares that she is the widow of Seth Stone deceased, who was a private in the War of the Revolution, and was Pensioned under the act of 1815 at the rate of $ 96 per annum, and that she has been pensioned under the act of July 3. 1833 at the rate of $ 100 per annum as the widow of the said Seth Stone deceased.
She further declares that she was married to the said Seth Stone in Bainbridge in the County of Brunswick and State of New York on the 6 th day of February She further declares that her husband the aforesaid Seth Stone died in Bainbridge in the County of Brunswick and State of New York on the 21 st day of April 1826 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3 1855
Susy Stone mark
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year above written, before me. W. S. Beck Justice of the Peace
I certify that I have no interest in the result of the case and are not concerned in its prosecution.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. BROOME COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, ERASMUS H. ROBINSON, Clerk of the County of Broome, Do HEREBY CERTIFY, That W. L. Pick En whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County of Broome, duly elected and sworn, and authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace, and verily be- lieve that his signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is gen- uine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged in conformity with the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County the 5 day of April A. D. 185 5 .
E. D. Robinson CLERK.
50716

We Benjamin Post and M Post , residents of Sist. in the State of New York upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Stone , in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Benjamin Post M Post
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
W L Rock Justice of the Peace
Please send your reply to me at Coaltownville Coaltown Co. New York
P. G. Bridgeman P. G. Bridgeman
50316

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Stone, Seth GRADE Private LINE Sheldon's Dragoons (Connecticut)
WARRANT NUMBER 6511 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Jan. 14, 1799
and B.L. Wt. 68-60-55
B.L. Wt. 6511 issued to Israel Stowell, Jr., assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

June 4, 1940.
Miss Nella Rosbrook 1549 Howard Avenue Utica, New York.
BA-J/ILL Seth Stone W. 595
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Seth Stone, who was a pensioner of Chenango County, New York.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 595, based upon service of Seth Stone in the Revolutionary War.
Seth Stone was born in October 1760; the place of his birth and names of his parents were not given, nor his residence at the time he entered service in the Revolutionary War.
He enlisted about January 1, 1777 in Boundbrook, New Jersey, served as private in Captain J. Shethar's troop, Colonel Elisha Sheldon's 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons and continued until the close of the war in 1783, when he was discharged at Danbury, Connecticut. During this service, he was in the battles of "Valentine's hill, and Morrisania, and Frog's Point in the State of New York", further details not given.
Seth Stone was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War on his application executed May 8, 1818, at which time he resided in Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York. He died there April 22, 1826.
This soldier married February 16, 1819, Lucy McDaniel; they were married at the home of the father of Hiram and Solomon Landers in Bainbridge, New York; said Hiram and Solomon Landers were present at his marriage. The names of Lucy's parents were not given, nor any

relationship between her and Hiram and Solomon Landers. No reference was made to a former marriage of Seth Stone or of said Lucy.
Lucy Stone, this soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed June 3, 1853; she was then aged sixty-six years and resided in Bainbridge, New York. In April 1855, she resided in Lisle, Broome County, New York. She applied then for the bounty land which was due under the Act of March 3, 1855 on account of Seth Stone's service in the Revolutionary War. Warrant #68 for sixty acres of bounty land was issued in her behalf.
In 1820, the family of Seth Stone who lived at home and were dependent upon him for support consisted of the following: his wife, Lucy; Orin Stone, aged three years; Eunice Stone, aged one year; Amilia McMinors, aged eleven years; and Ransford S. Fitch(Fetch) aged thirteen. There are no further data regarding the family of this soldier.
In 1853, Hiram Landers, aged fifty-six years, and Solomon Landers, aged fifty-four years, were residents of Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
Lucy Stone, widow of Seth Stone, Certificate #2038 Issued September 19, 1853 Rate $100 per annum Commenced February 3, 1853 Act of February 3, 1853 New York Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

595
Seth Stone "
aged
Lucy
Apr. Mar 8, 1888
Cainbridge ny
57
On the 22
found Joseph N. J.
Capt. Shelton
Col. Clinton Shelton
6 yrs
Ball's Valentine Hill
Morrison's Bay, Maine
Dept Col.
2 Light Battery

January 24 1920 Mildred Carrie (Daggett) E. Boston Mass. 1940. June 4 - Hild. to Miss Nella Rosbrook - Ill.
595 Revy WIDOW, & Co.
File No. _____
Lucy Stone, Widow Leah Stone, Paris. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index: — Vol. M , Page 238
[Arrangement of 1870.]

50.316
FREE
Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

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Coacres

Nov 29, 1899
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I wish a the pension might be copied for me to enable me to join the D.A.R.
Lucy Stone who lived in Cambridge, N. York drew a pension, as the widow , of whom , I do not

know. Will you accommodate me with a copy of the Invoices of Lucy Stone's husband
And greatly oblige
Carrie B. Daggett
191 Franklin St
East Boston
Mass.
(per A.D.B.)

Rev. Dr. [unclear] Baptist Church New York

Cortlandville Cortland Co. N.Y. July 13/52 Hon L. D. Waldo Sir
I herewith transmit to you the claim of Widow Lucy Stone for a pension under the Act of Febry 3 1853. Please make your reply to me at Cortlandville Cortland Co. N.Y. And Obey Yours
Respectfully P. G. Bridgman

1549 Howard Ave., Utica, N.Y. April 24, 1948
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C. =
Dear Sir - I would like to obtain the Revolutionary service and any family data of Seth Stone who served from Conn. and received a pension while living in Chenango County, N.Y.
Thanking you Very truly
Miss Nella Rosbrook, 1549 Howard Ave., Utica, N.Y.

RECEIVED APR 26 1940 MAY 1 1940

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Brief in the case of Sarah Stone Chenango County and State of New York act 3 Feb 1853
Claim, ("original," or " for increase .")
Proof exhibited. (if original.)
1. Is documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a General under act 18 March 1818 — served from 1777 to close of the war in Shelburne Brigade — Proof of marriage — living witnesses.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
H. G. Brodhead Co. Schenectady N.Y.
J. Hall Examining Clerk

Sidney Plains February 21 st —
way — CH
old copy.
March 3. 1819
Hon. John C. Calhoun Esqr Secretary of Department of War Washington City

20 th 1819
Barnstable Chatham Co. N.Y. Feb. 1
Sir I have procured the additional certificate testimony to the affidavits of Seth Stone and William Davis, which I have annexed to the originals, and I now send the whole for further examination. They are certified before His Honor Judge Russell as Judge Butts before whom the originals were taken is no longer in office. If they meet your approbation I must request you to have the goodness to transmit an answer as soon as convenient. I have the honor to be Sir, your most
Obedient
D. Prentice
Hon. J. E. Calhoun Esq. Secy. of Department of War