Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,157, for Benjamin Jackson, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Comm.)
Jackson, Benjamin Sabrina
N 26,157
CONTENTS

11. 316.
New York A.
Sabina Jackson
widow of Benjamin
who died on the _____ of _____ in the State of _____ who was a _____ the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for _____ Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ at the rate of 192 Dollars _____ Conts per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of May 1852 and sent to Hon. S. P. Waldo Tolland Ct.
Ancars to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 163

Declaration of Sabrina Jackson and the depositions of Cynthia Stone and Hosea Kirtland Bishop and certificate of the Historical Society of Connecticut.

State of Connecticut
City of Hartford Oct. 22, 1851.
J. Charles Hosmer Recording Secretary of the "Connecticut Historical Society" do hereby certify that among the Manuscript, Account Books formerly belonging to the late Jeremiah Wadsworth Deputy Commissary General in the War of the Revolution, and presented by his son, the late Daniel Wadsworth Esq. to said Society, is one which purports to be an account Book containing accounts with the Commanders of Teams, for the pay & Rations of the men under their command. Also, in a Ledger, in which the accounts were charged to Thomas Mifflin Quasi-Master General of the Army, among which I find accounts headed as follows:
"1778. Feb. 10. To paid David Force the amount of his pay Roll for himself and teamsters from the time of their enlistment till their first month was up viz: Benjamin Jackson Teamster from May 28 to June 16, 1777, one month, at 70 shillings pr. month, £4:10.
"1778. Feb. 14. To paid David Force the amount of his pay Roll for himself and teamsters from June 28, 1777, to Nov. 28 th following: viz. Benjamin Jackson Teamster from June 28 to Nov. 28 1777. 5 mo. at at 70 shillings, £24.-
"1778. June 15. To Cash paid David Force pr. Bill the amount of his pay Roll for himself and company of teamsters from the 15 th Nov. 1777 to March 2 d 1778. Benjamin Jackson Teamster from Nov. 28 1777 to March 2 d 1778, being 3 months and 2 days, at £4:16 pr. mo. £14:14:4."
Chas. Hosmer
I certify that the interlineations of the word "Teamster", in the foregoing Certificate were made before signing, Geo. Robinson, Notary Public;

State of Connecticut Hartford Oct. 22 d 1857
Personally appeared Charles Hosmer signed of the within instrument and made solemn oath that the said certificate is true, before me,
Geo. Robinson
Notary Public

State of New York } }
County of Otsego } ss. on this 19 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty one appeared before me James Hyde, Judge  James Hyde, Judge of the Court County aforesaid. Sabrina Jackson, a resident of the town of Exeter in said County and State aforesaid aged Eighty nine years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, March 3 rd 1843. June 17 th 1844 & February 3 rd 1848.
That she is the widow of Benjamin Jackson deceased who was a Teamster in the war of the Revolution under Capt. David Force from Pomfret Connecticut a conductor of teams in said war, and for the proof of the services of said Jackson in said war and under David Force at different periods refer- ence is hereto had, of documentary proof by affidavits of his service, hereto attached
She further declares that her name before her marriage to said Benjamin Jackson, was Sabrina Stone, and that she was married to the said Jackson at the town of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut, in the month of February one thousand seven hundred and eighty two by the Rev. Joshua Johnson a minister of the Gospel, residing then at

Said town of Woodstock in said state of Connecticut
She further declares that her said husband died at the town of Exeter in said county of Otsego aforesaid the 30 th day of January one thousand Eight hundred and twelve, and that she has no family, or private record of her said marriage, but only a public record of such marriage, on the books of the Ecclesiastical Society, at the town of Woodstock aforesaid. And the said Joshua Johnson was, then, at the time of her marriage a minister of said Society at said town of Woodstock, and for proof of her said marriage to said Jackson by said Johnson, a duly certified copy of said Society Records containing said marriage is also hereto attached. And she further declares that she is now a widow and the widow of the said Benjamin Jackson deceased and has remained his widow since his death as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed.
Given her seals and hand
before me the 19 th day of December 1851
I am very dear
the Judge of Allegany
N. H. C. Chancellor etc
Sabina
Jackson

State of New York Otsego County ss
I certify that the above named declarant, Sabina Lockton is a reputable person and from her age and infirmity is unable to attend court personally for the purpose of making the
State of New-York. OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, SAMUEL NORTH, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that James Hyde Esquire, was, on the 19 th day of Decr 1851 County Judge a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge Justice , and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 7 th day of January 1852 Samuel North CLERK.

State of New York Albany County ss
I certify that the above named declarant, Sabina Lockton is a reputable person and from her age and infirmity is unable to attend court personally for the purpose of making the foregoing declaration dated Decr 19. 1857
Yours Affec Co. Judge of Albany

State of Connecticut County of Windham
Town of Woodstock } ss on this Fourth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty one person- ally appeared before me Hereticus Bishop and being by me duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that he is a resident of the town of Woodstock in the County of Windham in said state of Connecticut - That he has examined the Books & records of the Third Ecclesiastical Society of said town with the view to ascertain the date of the marriage of Benjamin Jackson , and I find from such examination, recorded in said Book or Books belong- ing to said Society the following, viz
"One thousand seven hundred and eighty December. This day the Rev Joshua Johnson was ordained to the pastoral office as colleague with the Rev Abel Stiles in and over this church and people"
And on the following page of said record the following appears. viz
"Record of Marriages from the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty" And among the Marriages contained on said record the following also appears viz
"February one thousand seven hundred and eighty two. Married. Benjamin Jackson , and. Sabina Stone "
And from my best knowledge & information, the said entries, are in the hand writing of the said Joshua Johnson
I hereby certify that the above (so far as relates to the Record) is a true copy of said record with the

exception of the dates, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows
"Record of Marriages from the year 1780 "
"February 1782 Married Benjamin Jackson and Sabrina Stone"
I, Hiekiach Bishop above named do further depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk for the Third Ecclesiastical Society of the town of Woodstock and state aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Society, with the exception above named as certified by me.
Hiekiach Bishop Clerk of the
Sworn before me this Third Ecclesiastical Society fourth day of August } of Woodstock Conn
1857.
Ezra Child Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut
Winsted County of Woodstock August fourth 1857 Then personally appeared Hiekiach Bishop the person named above and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed before me
Ezra Child Justice of the Peace

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Windham County,
ss.
I Orrel Fuller Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Ezra Child Esq is and since the 20th day of June, 1851 hath been a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, within and for the County of Windham, in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds, and to certify the same: also to administer Oaths, to take affidavits and depositions out of courts, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further Certify that I believe the foregoing signature of the said Ezra Child to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Brooklyn this 30th of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty one
Orrel Fuller Clerk.
Nov 1850

Reg  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26.157
Sabrina Jackson Wid of Benjamin Jackson Stamster Newham
Act: Feb 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. A , Page 373
[Arrangement of 1870.]

5.94 New York —
Sabrina Jackson widow of Benjamin Jackson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Teamster
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 192 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension is the 5 day of May 1848 and sent to Hon. S. P. Waldo Exofficio Col. Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 104 Vol. 4

9.207 New York  ct Sabrina Jackson widow of Benjamin who was a General in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 192 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of May and sent to Hon S. P. Waldo Tolland Ct.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book ct Vol. 2 Page 78

No 14.574
Salomea Jacob widow of Jacob
SW
Act 7 July 1838
Married 1782 Her died 1817
Adm 2 yrs 5197 per annum County March 1826 Act 38 43844 118
Albany
Hon. S. P. Waldo Folland OF

Tolland, Conn, March 30. 1852
Dear Sir,
Herewith I send you the application of Sabrina Sackson for a Pension under the acts of July 7. 1838, March 3 d . 1843; June 17. 1844 and February 2 d . 1848. She claims to be the widow of Benjamin Sackson, who was a Teamster under Conductor David Force in the war of the Revolution for more than two years, and deceased January 30. 1812. The evidence upon which her claim is supported is as follows.
First. Her Marriage.
This is proved by the certificate of Ezekiel Bishop, duly verified, who is clerk of the Third Ecclesiastical Society in Woodstock, and has the custody of the Records of said Society, from which it appears that Benjamin Sackson and Sabrina Stone were united in marriage in the month of February 1782 by the Rev d . Joshua Johnson, the then settled minister of said Society; and also by the Depositions of Cynthia Stone, Abigail White, Benjamin Eddy, Harmon May and Freeland White who testify to an acquaintance with Benjamin Sackson & wife and that they cohabited as husband & wife until his death in Jan y . 1812.
Second. The Service of Benjamin Sackson.
This is proved by the certificate of Charles Hosmer Recording Secretary of the Connecticut Historical Society, in extracts from the Books of the late Jeremiah Wadsworth Deputy Commissary General in the Revolutionary war, and the Ledger in which the accounts were charged to Thomas Mifflin Quarter Master General of the Army, and shows the following service.
Benjamin Sackson Teamster from May 28 th to June 28 and from June 28 to Nov. 28. 1777 in all 6 months at 90 c 96 c per month

Also Benjamin Jackson Leicester from Nov. 28, 1777 to March 2, 1778, a period of Three months and 2 days at 96 c per month, making the time of this service Nine months and 2 days continuous service from May 28, 1777, and all performed under Conducta Force — Also the certificate of the Comptroller of the State of Connecticut giving extracts from the books and documents of Nehemiah Hubbard Deputy Quarters Master General in the Revolutionary war showing that David Force was paid the wages of himself and 12 th Leamasters from March 2 d 1778 to May 30, 1778, a period of Three months, making the service of this company continuous for one year and 2 days from May 28, 1777.
From the 1 st of June to the 1 st of December 1778, the certificate does not show any payment to this company; but from December 1, 1778 to Feb. 28, 1779 is a payment to David Force Conducta for the service of 13 men, a period of Three months. Also from March 31 st 1779 to May 31, 1779 a further period of 3 months. And upon the only role of this company now known to exist is the name of Benjamin Jackson being one of the 13 men for whose service these payments were made.
That this company was in service from June 1. to Dec. 1. 1778 is proved by the following entry stated in this certificate,
"August 12 th 1778"
"Condt Force arrived here with 13 loads Flour centy. 98"
"Barks 5 Pieces." — There is the same number of men he had in June and also in December 1778 and must have been the same men. These facts make a continuous service of Benjamin Jackson under Conducta Force for more than two full years. — The next enquiry is, Was this Benjamin Jackson the husband of the applicant? — The proof of this is as follows —

David Horn conductor lived in the town of Pomfret, Conn, which is situated directly south of the town of Woodstock and bound northern on the latter town. It is fair to presume that his men were from his neighborhood. — Benjamin Jackson lived in Woodstock several years. He took a deed from Iabez Lyon dated March 31. 1786, and conveyed the land therein described to Silas and William May January 27. 1795. The certificate of marriage shows him to be in Woodstock in February 1782. — The disposition of Ezra Child, Town Clerk, shows the fact of his purchasing and conveying land. Benjamin Eddy and Benj. Bradford. Harmon May and Abigail White testify that they knew Jackson while resident of Woodstock, that he removed therefrom in the year 1795, the year he sold his land, and afterward resided until his death, (January 30. 1812) in Exeter, Otsego County, New York. In this they are supported by the disposition of Frederick White. These persons are very aged, and may be presumed to know the facts of which they speak. — They all concur in the fact that Jackson often spoke of being in the service in David Horn's company of teamsters. In addition to this, is the disposition of Polly C. Child Esq., who testifies that he has heard his grandfather speak of Benjamin Jackson as a teamster in the Revolutionary war. From these facts it cannot be doubted that the Benjamin Jackson who lived in Woodstock, was the identical Benjamin Jackson who served in David Horn's company of teamsters, and removed from said Woodstock to Exeter, Otsego County, New York and died January 30 th 1812; and that Sabrina Jackson the applicant is his widow.
The death of Benjamin Jackson is established by most of the deponents. — I would esteem it a personal favor if this case could be examined immediately, as a special case,

for the applicant is now very aged, and must soon receive her just due, if she is ever permitted, personally, to share the board provided for her by her grateful country. — Please cause a minute the result to me at your earliest convenience and much oblige Yours truly
Søren P. Wold
Hon James E. Heath Washington City
Sollevand (Comm.)
Dec.
Papers in the case to be examined. —
1. Sabrina Jackson's declaration 2. Cynthia Stone deposition 3. Hezekiah Bishop do. — 4. Certificate of the Secy. of the Conn. Historical Socy. 5. Azubah White — deposition 6. Freeland White do 7. Benjamin Eddy do 8. Harmon May do. 9. Poley C. Child do 10. Benj o Bradfords — do 11. Ezra Child — do. — 12. Comptroller's Certificate. —
N.B. I am informed that Thomas Lyon of Pomfret who was a member of D. Hurl's company of Teemates on the same roll with Jackson has been pensioned for two years since. His papers will cement me if I have been misinformed. —

Brief in the case of Sabina Jackson, widow of Ben, Otsego County and State of New York act of July 1838 &c
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record proof - The name of Ben d Jackson is found upon the roll of Continental Troopers as a Finks man May 20 1777, also in 1778 & 1779.
Record proof of marriage (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Wm L. P. Waldo Folland Ct
J. C. C. Examining Clerk.

Comptroller Certificate State of Connecticut in aid of the application of Sabrina Jackson.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford December 24 th 1851.
I certify that certain books and documents, have been deposited in this Office, purporting and declared to be, those of Nehemiah Hubbard, a Deputy Quarter Master General, in the war of the Revolution, and upon request of the widow of Benjamin Jackson deceased, I have searched the said books, for evidence of the service of the said Benjamin Jackson as a Teamster, and I find the following entries viz.
  " Aug. 12. 1778. Quarter Master Genl  Dr.     " To paid David Force Cond r . for wages of himself & 14 Teamsters from 2 nd March 1778 to May 30 th 1778   £ 198. 15. 7    March 1 st 1779 Quarter Master Genl  Dr.     " To paid David Force Cond r . per pay Roll For the service of my Company of Teams ts from Dec r . 1 st 1778 to Feby. 28 th 1779 inclusive 3 months 13 men at £8. per month   £ 336. " "    Subsistence for the Conductor for above teams 90 days at 4/—   £ 18. " "    " ditto for ditto from March 2 nd to June 1 st 1778      " 89 days at 4/ omitted in his other Pay Roll   £ 17. 16. "    " My own pay as Cond r . for the above mentioned 3 months at £12.   £ 36. " "      £ 407. 16. "  

June 28 th 1779 Quarters Master General Dr.
To paid David Force for service of himself &
13 Teamsters from March 1 st 1779 to May 31 st 1779
"inclusive 3 months as follows viz d !"
Then follow names of Conductors and Teamsters among which is the following "Benja r Jackson 3 do. a 8. £ 24. 0. 0" amounting in all to £ 336. 8.
Upon these books, there is but this one Pay Roll, from which the above extract is made.
Feby. 23 rd 1780. Quarters Master Genl. Dr.
To paid David Force Cond r . as per bill & receipt.
Then follow sundry items amounting to £ 286. 15. 8 among which is the following.
For the advanced wages of himself from May 11 th
"to June 1 st 1779 being 2/3 of a month a 30 dollars £ 6. 0. 0
"For advanced wages for 13 Teamsters from May 11 th
"to June 1 st 1779 2/3 of a mo th a £ 8. pr. Mo r . for each £ 69. 6. 8
"Aug. 12 th 1778"
Cond r . Force arrived here with 13 loads Flour Contg. 98 Bar s & 5 Tierces.
"26 th June 1779"
Conductor David Force set off for Danbury with twelve teams loaded with rum.
The above extracts are fairly made and from the appearance of the books, and their

general character, I entertain no doubt, but that the same are authentic and genuine.
L. G. Pinney Comptroller by Geo. Robinson Clerk.

Depositions of Azubah White Theolaud White, Benjamin Eddy Harmon May Pelez C. Childs and Benjamin Bradford. in aid of Sabina Jacksons application. —

State of Connecticut County of Windham and Town of Woodstock
On this first day of March one Thousand eight hundred and fifty two Personally appeared Pileg C Child and being duly sworn under oath to tell the truth and says that I am now fifty two years of age and have resided in Woodstock since my birth and that my Grandfathers name was Asa Child and that he resided in the town of Woodstock and died in the year one Thousand eight hundred and twenty six aged eighty four years and that while living I heard him speak of being well acquainted with Benjamin Dabson while he resided in Woodstock as their dwellings were within one hundred rods of each other and I also recollect of hearing him speak of Benjamin Dabson having been engaged as a teamster in the war of the Revolution and was with other units of Connecticut and that went from the town of Pomfret in this State but not recollect as he mentioned the name of the Connecticut and the town of Pomfret joins the town of Woodstock
Pileg C Child
Windham County of Woodstock March 1 st A 1852 Personally appeared Pileg C Child the Person named in the above who made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed before me and that I certify that the deponent is a respectable Person and a credible Witness
Erree Child Justice of the Peace

I Benjamin Bradferce of Woodstock do hereby certify that I am seventy two years of age and have resided in Woodstock since my birth and was acquainted with Benjamin Bradferce at the time of his residence in Woodstock and at the time of his marriage and purchase of his farm and at or about the time of the sale of his farm he and his wife Sabrina Jackson the daughter of Isaac Stern removed to the town of Esopus county of Ulster and State of New York further the deponent saith not
his Benjamin X Bradferce mark
State of Connecticut county of Windham ss Woodstock March first A 1852 Personally appeared Benjamin Bradferce the person named above and made solemn oath to the truth of the certificate by him subscribed before me And that I certify that he is a respectable person and a credible witness and that the interest in the said farm was clear before signing
Esaias Child Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut
Windham County } ss. Office of Clerk of County Court I Uriel Fuller Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Ezra Child Esq. before whom the within and foregoing papers were executed, was at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, I further certify that I verily believe the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said County Court this second day of March A.D. 1852.
Uriel Fuller Clerk.

State of New York Otsego County } ss. Arubah White being duly sworn deposes and says that she is seventy two years of age and now a resident of the town of Exeter in said county and that she formerly resided in the town of Woodstock, County of Windham & State of Connecticut and that while a resident at Woodstock aforesaid Benjamin Jackson also there resided and she then knew and was well acquainted with said Jackson and this deponent further says that said Jackson & wife removed from said town of Woodstock to the town of Exeter County of Otsego in the year 1795 or 6
In this deponent further says that while she resided in said town of Woodstock, aforesaid she often heard it related by the neighbors of said Jackson that the said Jackson was in the war of the Revolution as a teamster. And she further deposes and says that she also knew the said Jackson while he resided in the town of Exeter in said county, and that said Jackson and Sabrina his wife, continued to live together as man & wife down to the date of his death, viz 1812, and that his widow, Sabrina now resides in the town of Exeter in said county and is now the widow of said Benjamin Subscribed and sworn before me me this 24 th day of March 1852.
Arubah White
Seth Phillips Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Arubah White is a respectable person and a credible witness
Seth Phillips Justice of the Peace

State of New York } County of Otsego } ss Benjamin Eddy being duly sworn deposes and says that he is now eighty six years of age and a resident of the town of Pittsfield in said county, and has resided in said town of Pittsfield about fifty one years, and that previous to the year 1800 he resided in the town of Woodstock, Windham County State of Connecticut, and during my residence at Woodstock I there knew and was well acquainted with Benjamin Jackson, who also resided at Woodstock aforesaid - And this deponent further says that said Jackson removed from Woodstock, aforesaid to the town of Exeter County of Otsego, in the year 1795 or 1796. And this deponent further says that he has often heard the said Jackson relate events, that transpired in the war of the Revolution while he was doing team service in said war. And I further depose and say, that it was generally reported, in the neighborhood where the said Jackson resided, at Woodstock aforesaid, that he the said Jackson was in service, in the war of the Revolution as a teamster. And this deponent further says that he also knew the said Jackson, when a resident of the town of Exeter in said county, and also, Sabrina his wife, now his widow and that they lived together as man & wife down to the date of his death, to wit 1812. Subscribed and sworn before on this 23 rd day of March } Benjamin Eddy 1852 - Charles Hammond
State of New-York. OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, SAMUEL NORTH, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Charles Hammond Esquire, was, on the 23 rd day of March 1852 a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 26 day of March 1852 Samuel North CLERK.

State of New York
County of Otsego } ss Benjamin Eddy being duly sworn deposes and says that he is now eighty six years of age and a resident of the town of Pittsfield in said county, and has resided in said town of Pittsfield about fifty one years, and that previous to the year 1800 he resided in the town of Woodstock, Windham County State of Connecticut, and during my residence at Woodstock I then knew and was well acquainted with Benjamin Jackson, who also resided at Woodstock aforesaid - And this deponent further says that said Jackson removed from Woodstock, aforesaid to the town of Exeter County of Otsego, in the year 1795 or 1796 - And this deponent further says, that he has often heard the said Jackson relate events, that transpired in the war of the Revolution while he was doing team service in said war And I further depose and say, that it was generally reported, in the neighborhood where the said Jackson resided, at Woodstock aforesaid, that he the said Jackson was in service, in the war of the Revolution as a teamster And this deponent further says that he also knew the said Jackson, when a resident of the town of Exeter in said county, and also, Sabrina his wife, now his widow and that they lived together as man & wife down to the date of his death, to wit 1812.
Subscribed and sworn before on this 23 rd day of March 1832 -
Benjamin Eddy
Charles Hammond
Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Benjamin Eddy is a respectable person, and a credible witness
Charles Hammond } Justice of the Peace

State of New York
County of Otsego Esq. Freeland White being duly sworn deposes and says that he is sixty five years of age, and a resident of the town of Exeter in said County, that previous to the year 1800 he resided in the town of Woodstock, Windham County, State of Connecticut, and while a resident at said Woodstock aforesaid, he there knew & was well acquainted with Benjamin Jackson and wife, and he had often heard said Benjamin relate events, that transpired in the war of the Revolution while he the said Benjamin was engaged as a teamster in said war.
And this deponent further says that said Jackson re- moved from the town of Woodstock, State of Connecticut to the town of Exeter, County of Otsego in the year 1795 or 6 And this deponent further says, that said Jackson was generally reported by his neighbors, at Woodstock aforesaid, to have served in the war of the Revolution as a teamster, and, that said Jackson & wife lived together as man & wife, at Woodstock and Exeter aforesaid down to the day, of his death viz 1812, and that this deponent, attended the funeral of said Jackson, in the year 1812, at his residence, in the said town of Exeter Otsego County, - and further says not -
Subscribed and sworn before me this 24 th day of March 1852.
Freeland White
Seth Phillips
State of New-York. OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, SAMUEL NORTH, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Seth Phillips Esquire, was, on the 24 day of March 1852 a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and that his signature to the annexed instrument, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 26 day of March 1852
Samuel North CLERK.

State of New York } County of Otsego } ss.
Freeland White being duly sworn deposes and says that he is sixty five years of age, and a resident of the town of Exeter in said County, that previous to the year 1800 he resided in the town of Woodstock, Windham County, State of Connecticut, and while a resident at said Woodstock aforesaid, he then knew & was well acquainted with Benjamin Jackson and wife, and he had often heard said Benjamin relate events, that transpired in the war of the Revolution while he the said Benjamin was engaged as a teamster in said war.
And this deponent further says that said Jackson re- moved from the town of Woodstock, State of Connecticut to the town of Exeter, County of Otsego in the year 1795 or 6. And this deponent further says, that said Jackson was generally reported by his neighbors, at Woodstock aforesaid, to have served in the war of the Revolution as a teamster, and, that said Jackson & wife lived together as man & wife, at Woodstock and Exeter aforesaid down to the day, of his death viz 1812, and that this deponent attended the funeral of said Jackson, in the year 1812, at his residence, in the said town of Exeter Otsego County, - and further says not -
Subscribed and sworn before me this 24 th day of March 1852.
Freeland White
Seth Phillips Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Freeland White is a respectable person and a credible witness
Seth Phillips Justice of the Peace

State of New York } County of Otsego }
Harman May being duly sworn deposes and says that he is seventy four years of age, and a resident of the town of Burlington in said county. And this deponent further says that previous to the year 1799, he resided in the town of Woodstock, Windham County, State of Connecticut, and while a resident, at said Woodstock aforesaid, Benjamin Jackson & wife also there resided, and he then knew & was well acquainted with him - And this deponent further says, that said Benjamin & wife removed from said town of Woodstock, Conn., to the town of Exeter in the county of Otsego, & State of New York in the year 1795 to this deponent's best knowledge & belief. And this deponent further says that said Jackson was, at the town of Woodstock aforesaid, generally reported by his neighbors, to have served in the war of the Revolution as a teamster - And this deponent further says, that he also knew the said Benjamin Jackson when he was living, at said town of Exeter down to the year 1812, the period of his death, and that during his residence at Woodstock & Exeter aforesaid the said Benjamin & wife, resided together as man and wife up to the date of his decease, viz 1812.
Subscribed and sworn to OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
SAMUEL NORTH, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Solomon H. Day Esquire, was, on the 23 day of March 1852 a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 26 day of March 1852.
Samuel North CLERK.
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State of New York } County of Otsego }
Harmon May being duly sworn deposes and says that he is seventy four years of age, and a resident of the town of Burlington in said county. And this deponent further says that previous to the year 1799 he resided in the town of Woodstock, Windham County, State of Connecticut, and while a resident at said Woodstock aforesaid, Benjamin Jackson & wife also there resided, and he there knew & was well acquainted with him - And this deponent further says, that said Benjamin & wife removed from said town of Woodstock, Conn., to the town of Exeter in the County of Otsego, & State of New York in the year 1795 to this deponent's best knowledge & belief And this deponent further says that said Jackson was, at the town of Woodstock aforesaid, generally reported by his neighbors, to have served in the war of the Revolution as a teamster - And this deponent further says, that he also knew the said Benjamin Jackson when he was living, at said town of Exeter down to the year 1812, the period of his death, and that during his residence at Woodstock & Exeter aforesaid the said Benjamin & wife, resided together as man and wife up to the date of his decease, viz 1812.
Subscribed and sworn }
before me this 23 rd day of }
March 1852
Harmon May
Solomon N. May (Jethro
Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Harmon May is a respectable person and a credible witness
Solomon N. May
Justice of the Peace

Ezra Child's Deposition in case of Sabina Jackson's application.

State of Connecticut County of Windham
Town of Woodstock } On this first day of March A.D. 1857. in Thousand eight hundred and fifty two Personally appeared Ezra Child and being by me duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he is a resident of the town of Woodstock in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut that he at this time holds the office of Town Clerk of said Town of Woodstock and has the Records of Land tables of said town in his office and that he has examined said Records and finds the following Vizn. That I, Jobes Lyon of Woodstock in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut for the consideration of one hundred pounds lawful money received to my full satisfaction of Benjamin Jackson of said Woodstock do give grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Benj m Jackson a certain tract of land situated in North Propriety of said Woodstock containing fifty one acres and eighteen Rods of land In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal this thirty first day of March in Thousand seven hundred and eighty six. Jobes Lyon & Seal Further
I Benjamin Jackson in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut for the consideration of one hundred fifty three pounds lawful money received to my full satisfaction Silas and William a May

do sell and confirm unto the said Mrs Mary a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the North property of said Woodstock containing fifty one acres and eighteen rods of land
In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal the twenty seventh day January one thousand hundred and ninety five
Benjamin Jackson & Seal
I Erra Child above named do further declare and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of said Town Clerk of Woodstock and that the above and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town
Erra Child Town Clerk
Windsor County ss Woodstock March 4 th A 1852 Personally appeared Erra Child the person named above and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certifi- cate by him subscribed and that I certify that the deponent is a respectable person and a credible witness before me
Peter C Child justice of the Peace

STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
Windham County,
55.
I Uriel Fuller Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Peleh C. Child Esq. , is and since the 20th day of July, 1851 hath been a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, within and for the County of Windham, in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the lines of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds, and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take affidavits and depositions out of courts, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further Certify that I believe the foregoing signature of the said Peleh C. Child Esq. to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Brooklyn this 21 st day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty five.
Uriel Fuller Clerk.

State of New York } County of Otsego }
Cynthia Stone being duly sworn deposes and says, she is a resident of the town of Exeter in said County, and has resided in said town fifty four years, and that during such residence in said town, Benjamin Jackson and wife resided neighbors to this deponent, up to the time of his decease, and his widow Sabrina Jackson still resides a neighbor - This deponent further says, that she has often heard the said Benjamin Jackson, in his life time, relate events that transpired, during the war of the Revolution and has often heard him mention circumstances and events that occurred to him, while in said war as a teamster, and often heard him speak of a Mr. Hovee, his Captain, or Conductor of teams in said war, - And this deponent further says, that she has no doubt, the said Benjamin Jackson was a soldier in said war of the Revolution, and in the capacity of a teamster, and is and allways has been a common report, among his, the said Jacksons immediate neighbors, that he was so engaged in said war of the Revolution And this deponent further says that said Benjamin Jackson died at said town of Exeter on the 30 th day of January 1812 and that she is well acquainted with his widow, Sabrina Jackson, who still continues to reside a neighbor to this deponent, and also upon the same premises where the said Benjamin Jackson died, and that the said Sabrina is now a widow and the widow of the said Benjamin Jackson deceased
Subscribed and sworn before me this 3 rd day of September 1837.
Hiram Babcock Justice of the Peace
Cynthia her X Stone mark

Otsego County, ss. Salmon Stone being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a resident of the town of Exeter in said County and has resided in said town forty four years, that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Jackson in his life time, who died Jany 30th 1812 - This deponent further says that he has often heard the said Jackson relate events that transpired, in the war of the Revolution and events transpiring, at the time, he the said Jackson was a teamster in said war, and have heard him mention the name of David Horse, as being his Captain and a conductor of teams, and a teamster under the said Horse - This deponent further says that he has no doubt, but what the said Benjamin Jackson was a Soldier in said war of the Revolution and in the capacity of a teamster, as he has heard him relate and is a common report in the neighborhood in which said Jackson resided that he was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution
And this deponent further says that he is well acquainted with Sabrina Jackson the above named declarant, who is the widow of the said Benjamin Jackson deceased and that said Sabrina is the widow of said Benjamin and is now a widow Subscribed and sworn Salmon Stone before me this 3 rd day of
State of New-York. OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, SAMUEL NORTH, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Hiram S. Babcock Esquire, was, on the 3 rd day of Sept 1851 a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 7 th day of Jannary 1852
Samuel North CLERK.

Otsego County. ss. Salmon Stone being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a resident of the town of Exeter in said County and has resided in said town forty four years, that he was well acquainted with Benjamin Jackson in his life time, who died Jany 30th 1812 - This deponent further says that he has often heard the said Jackson relate events that transpired, in the war of the Revolution and events transpiring, at the time, he the said Jackson was a teamster in said war, and have heard him mention the name of David Force, as being his Captain and a conductor of teams, and a teamster under the said Force - This deponent further says that he has no doubt, but what the said Benjamin Jackson was a soldier in said war of the Revolution and in the capacity of a teamster, as he has heard him relate and is a common report in the neighborhood in which said Jackson resided that he was a soldier in the war of the Revolution
And this deponent further says that he is well acquainted with Sabrina Jackson the above named declarant, who is the widow of the said Benjamin Jackson decd. and that said Sabrina is the widow of said Benjamin and is now a widow Subscribed and sworn to Salmon Stone before me this 3 rd day of September 1857.
Hiram Babcock Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Cynthia Stone and Sabrina Stone are personally known to me and that they are persons of respectability and entitled to credit Hiram Babcock Justice Peace