Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26118, Reuben Woodworth, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York.
Woodworth, Reuben Oliver
No. 26118.
CONTENTS

16,360 New York R
Heuben Woodworth of Senpronius in the state of New York who was a musician in the regiment commanded by Colonel Van Schaick of the New York line, for the term of One year.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 of Jan y 1820 and sent to Hon d J W Taylor House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819 128.80 Semi-annual all ce ending 4 March 1820 48
15 \frac{4}{30} \frac{80}{30}
$176.85
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
File M c 20 Confirmed
Application sent May 8 th 1821 to James Wilson, Esq r Col l of Brigs, bot l to H. Park

Reported
G. F. Griswold. May 11 1853
177 New York Albany. Oliver Woodworth widow of Reuben Woodworth who served in the Revolutionary war; as a Musician
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 44 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28. day of July 1848. and sent to
Hon. Henry Nes H of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 240 Vol. 4.

Reuben Woodworth, private Cayuga County, N.Y. Col. Gansevoort's reg. New York line - March 1776, to Feby or March, 1777.
2 d May, 1818.
No enlistments in the New York continental line for one year
Rejected
Cyrus Powers, judge, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Cayuga County, }
ON this second day of May — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Cayuga in said state, personally appears Reuben Woodworth — aged fifty seven years, resident in the town of Simpson in the county of Cayuga and state aforesaid, 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 the said Reuben Woodworth — enlisted in the town of Stillwater , County of Saratoga in the state of New York — in the Company commanded by Captain Job Wright in the fourth Regiment commanded by General  Colonel Peter Gansevoort , in the New York line of the Continental Troops , in the character of musician or drummer , in the month of March , in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six that he continued to serve in the said Corps, or in the service of the United States, until the February or  days of March — in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven
when he was discharged from service in the county of Saratoga, aforesaid — state of New York — that he was in the battles of
and is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services,
Reuben Woodworth
Sworn to and declared before me, } the day and year first aforesaid. }
Cyrus Powers
I, Cyrus Powers — Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Cayuga as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Reuben Woodworth did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. Dated this second day of May — A.D. 1816 . And I do further certify, that I am personally acquainted with the circumstances of the Reuben Woodworth, and know him to be really, in reduced circumstances, and absolutely in need of the assistance of his country for support.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Cayuga County, }
Cyrus Powers
I certify that Cyrus Powers — before whom the foregoing declarations under oath were made, and by whom the foregoing certificate was made, was on the day of the date thereof, and still is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Cayuga — duly commissioned and sworn as such Judge, and that full faith and credit are to be given to his acts in that capacity. I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge, and know the foregoing signature to be his.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said Court, and my name subscribed.
This nineteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen
E.S. Throop
I, Cyrus Powers , before whom the above affidavit of Reuben Woodworth was made, do certify, that his declarations under oath, were that the above service was in the Regiment commanded by Col. Goose Van Schaick , and that Peter Gansevoort was the Lieutenant Col. and at that time the acting Commandant. Consequently the name of Goose Van Schaick ought to have been inserted instead of that of Peter Gansevoort — Dated Nov. 3 d 1819 — Cyrus Powers The above is correct Reuben Woodworth Judge of Cay. Com. Pleas, as above

Reuben Woodworth
16. 860 March 1020.
James Glover, Esq. Colk Canoga Colg N.Y.

State of New-York, } ss. Cayuga County, }
ON this sixteenth day of January 1821, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county, vs. the General term of Common Pleas , Reuben Woodworth aged 59 - years, resident in the town of Sempervirens in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: That he enlisted, as drummer in the county of Saratoga , then Albany , in the month of March or April , in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six, in Captain Job Wright's company in Colonel Goose Van Schaick's Regiment of Continental Troops, in the New York line - and that he continued to serve therein, in the said Continental service, until the month of February or March , in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven - when he was discharged, honorably, at Hiltawater , in the aforesaid County - and that the date of his original declaration for pension was on the second day of May , one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and Certificate Number 96.360
And I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed
And that I do further solemnly swear That I am by occupation a farmer and that by reason of having a rupture in my groin, and much afflicted with rheumatism, I am able to contribute but very little towards my support, or that of my family - That the age of my wife is fifty-seven years - That she has had her foot and ankle much shattered, a number of years ago, and continues a cripple - And that I have one daughter, aged fifteen years - and further, that I live at sufferance, in a poor log house - and I do further swear, that there is not, directly nor indirectly, someone else and owing to me as I do justly and lawfully owe to others
Reuben Woodworth
Sworn to, and declared, on the 16 day of January before
John Groves Judge of Cayuga Com. Pleas
I, James Woodworth
clerk of Cayuga County do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is 55 dollars and 25 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 16 day of January 1821
James Groves
Clerk of the Court for the County of Cayuga

Schedule —
One loom — — — — — $11. 0 One etc. — — — — — 9. 0 One colt — — — — — 25. 0 7 Sheep — — — — — 7. 0 One kettle — — — — — 1. 0 One broken etc. — — — — — 0-25 4 old chains — — — — — 1. 0 Old table — — — — — 0-25 2 old chests — — — — — 0-25 6 plates — — — — — 0-20 3 knives & forks — — — — — 0-30 55. 25
Reuben Woodworth

✓ n o 8730.
Oliver Woodworth of Reuben
New York Act g July 28
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Declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
State of New York - § Onondaga County } p.
On this Thirteenth day of February Eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared before Johnson Hall one of the Judges of Onondaga County Courts - Alse Woodworth a resident of the Town of Salina in said county of Onondaga aged Seventy Eight years & upwards - who being first duly sworn, According to Law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled. "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of Reuben Woodworth. That he was a musician in the army of the Revolution. That he was a pensioner of the United States under the act of 1818. & that the certificate for such pension has been returned to the pension office at Washington - She further states that her said husband as she has been informed by her said husband's estate when about fourteen years of age at Stillwater, Saratoga County, N.Y. served at different times during the war, under Col. Goose Van Schrick of the New York line. He was at the Battle of Stillwater. & the headquarters of General Gates were at the house of the father of said husband. & the father of this declarant resided in the neighborhood - at the last named battle her said husband was engaged driving team for his father

in conveying proof so - for the error at said battle 1 st at the taking of Genl. Burgoyne -
She further declares that she was married to the Senior Reuben Woodworth on the  day of the month of September in the year Seventeen hundred & Eightytwo, by a Baptist Clergy- -man (by the name of Kelley) at Stillwater aforesaid - The particular day of such marriage she does not now recollect - But the month & year she distinctly recollects as above stated -
That her husband the aforesaid Reuben Woodworth died at the town of Salina aforesaid on the fifteenth day of February Eighteen hundred & forty two; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four - Viz. at the time above stated -
Sworn to & subscribed this day & year above written } Olive Woodworth before me Johnson Hall Judge of Onondaga County Courts

State of New York } Onondaga County } ss. Emeline A. Grippen - per - of the
Town of Salina - being duly sworn says that she is the daughter of the above named Olive Woodworth, that her father the said Reuben Woodworth died at the house of Depeyster, on the fifteenth day of February 1842 - that she was present when he died - saw him after he was dead - & attended his funeral & that her said mother now resides with this deponent at Salina aforesaid - I further say not - Subscribed & sworn to before me this 13 th day of Feb y - 3
Emeline A. Grippen
1843 - Simon Hall Judge of Onondaga County Courts
State of New York } Onondaga County ss - } J. Johnson Hall one
of the Judges of Onondaga County Courts. holden at the village of Syracuse in said County of Onondaga where the above named declarant resides. do hereby certify that the above named Olive Woodworth, from old age & infirmity is unable to attend the said court of which I am a judge as aforesaid & I do not think, from present appearances, that she will be able to attend said court at the next term thereof
Dated this 13 th day of February 1843 - Simon Hall Judge of Onondaga County Courts

State of New York
Onondaga County ss: William Millard of the town of Schroppel in the county of Onondaga in said State living duly sworn says that he is on this 28th day of February 1843 thirty three years of age, that he is the brother of Oliver Woodworth who has subscribed & sworn to the declaration hereto an- nexed, that he well recollects the marriage of said Oliver with Rulien Woodworth, that said marriage took place at the house of the father of said deponent & said Oliver at Still- water in the State of New York in or about the month of September 1782, that deponent was present and saw them married, and from his best recollection they were married by a Baptist Clergymen by the name of Kelley, that he well recollects they were married by a Clergymen but cannot be positive as to his name or the particular month or day of the month they were so married. deponent further recollects that said Woodworth had previous to said mar- riage been engaged in the revolution- ary service, that said Rulien & said Oliver lived together as husband and wife from the time of said marriage as afore- said until the death of said Rulien which took place at the town of

Salem in said county of Onondaga in month of February 1842; deponent further with that the said Salem was understood to be a prisoner of the Uni- ted States at a previous time to his death as as far as his deponent never saw his certificate, but has no doubt of the fact.
(Subscribed and sworn) Willcoley Millard before me this 25th day of February 1843
Daniel Pratt
First Judge of Onondaga County courts
State of New York Onondaga County — ss. I Charles J. Hicks Clerk of the County of Onon- daga. do hereby certify that Johnson Hall, before whom the foregoing Declaration of Olive Woodworth & the fore- going affidavit of Emeline Crippen were sworn to, on the 13 th day of February 1843. Was on the said 13 th day of February 1843. one of the Judges of Onondaga County courts. That the signatures of said Johnson Hall to the aforesaid Declara- tion & affidavit to the certificate thereto annexed, purporting to be the signatures of said Johnson Hall are his genuine

Signatures. I hereby further certify that, at the time the foregoing affi- -davit of Walter Millard was sworn to before Daniel Pratt (Feb 25 th 1843) the said Daniel Pratt was the First Judge of Onondaga County Courts. That the signature to said affidavit purport- -ing to be the signature of said Daniel Pratt, is his genuine signature. That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of both said Neil Pratt. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & fixed my seal of office at the Village of Syracuse. in the said county of Onondaga This 4 th day of March A. D. 1843.
Chas. T. Hicks Clerk.
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State of New York County of Saratoga } Town of Stillwater }
ss - Morgan Munger of said Town, County & State being duly Sworn Says, that he holds the office of Town Clerk, of the Town of Stillwater aforesaid, & that he has examined the records of said Town, & that he is unable to find upon said records any record of the marriage of Reuben Woodworth & Olive Millard. I further Says not -
Subscribed & Sworn before me } Morgan Munger This 10 th day of July } Clerk 1843 -
David Benedict Justice of the Peace -
State of New York Saratoga County - }
ss - Salmon Richard of the Town of Stillwater, in said County and State, being duly Sworn Says, that he is the Church Clerk of the Baptist Church of Stillwater, of which said Church, Olive Millard, now Olive Woodworth, was once a member - & that I have searched the records of said Church & do not find the Marriage of Reuben Woodworth & Olive Millard recorded therein - Deponent further Says that It was not customary to record the marriages of the members of said Church in the records thereof, prior to 1794, nor since, to deponent's knowledge or belief - Deponent further Says that no records can be found, which will show who officiated as pastor of said Church from or about the year Seventeen hundred and ninety four

to eighteen hundred & thirty one -
And further Deponent says not - Subscribed & sworn to } before me, this 10 th day } of July. A. D. 1843 }
David Benedict, Justice of the Peace - - -
Salmon Richards } Clerk of the Baptist Church of Stillwater
State of New York - } Saratoga County } ss. I, Horace Goodrich County Clerk of the County of Saratoga in the State of New York aforesaid, do hereby certify that David Benedict the Justice of the Peace before whom the foregoing Affidavits of Morgan Munger & Salmon Richards were sworn to - is a Justice of the Peace, residing in the Town of Stillwater, in said County of Saratoga, as aforesaid; & that he was such Justice of the peace, at the date of the said Affidavits respectively. I further certify that I am acquaint- -ed with the hand writing of said Justice of the Peace - & that the signatures to the Jurats to the aforesaid Affidavits of said Munger & Richards are the genuine signatures of said David Benedict as aforesaid

L.S.
In testimony whereof I, the said Horace Goodrich, have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office, at Ballston, in said County of Saratoga, this eleventh day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty three — D George Saltonstall Secy

State of New York & Onondaga County } ss - Josiah Woodworth of the Town of Marahia in said the County of Cayuga and State of New York aforesaid. Being duly sworn Says, That he is the eldest Son of Reuben Woodworth - late of Salina in the County of Onondaga aforesaid - and Olive Woodworth of Salina aforesaid - who is the widow of said Reuben Woodworth deceased -
Deponent further Says, That he has a brother always understood from his parents aforesaid that he was the eldest Son of said Reuben and Olive - and was born after their marriage & within Eighteen months thereafter - on the 20 th day of December - 1782
Deponent further Says that he has a brother (who now resides in the Territory of Wisconsin - or did reside there the last time deponent heard from him) who is just two years younger than this deponent & who was also born on the 20 th day of the month of December -
Deponent further Says that from the informa- -tion received from his said parents in his infancy & according to the traditions of the family - & according to the reasoning which this deponent has himself of his own age - Deponent will be sixty one years old on the 20 th day of December A.D. 1843 - & he verily believes that to be his true age - But deponent's recollection is not aided by any family record kept by the father of deponent or by deponent himself -

But Deponent relies upon his memory - the tradition of his fathers family - & from facts and circumstances within Deponents own knowledge - & recollection - Some of which are hereinafter stated -
Deponent further says that he resided with his said father & mother at the town of Stillwater in the County of Saratoga, in the said State of New York - until he was about twenty seven years of age -
Deponent further says he has a daughter born in the month of July Eighteen hundred and five - and who is now consequently thirty eight years of age -
Deponent further says that he has a sister now aged fifty three years - & that this deponent well remembers the circumstance and the time of her birth -
Deponent further says that he can now distinctly recollect of his said father and mother cohabiting together as husband and wife ever since the earliest recollection of this deponent - & for all the time from then until the death of deponents father - & deponent can well recollect of particular facts and incidents in the history of his fathers family for more than fifty years prior to this date - and from all the facts and circumstances which have come to the knowledge of this deponent, he being believes that he was born as early as the 20 th day of December A. D. 1782  1782 & after

The lawful marriage of said Reuben & Alice. Deponent's father & mother as above stated.
Deponent further says that he has always understood from his said father and mother that his father was a soldier of the Revolutionary war - & that he was a pensioner during the latter part of his life, on account of his Revolutionary services. That his said father died at Salina about the 15 th day of February A.D. 1842 - & his widow the said Alice, & the mother of this Deponent, still lives at Salina aforesaid & is now making an application for a pension from the United States, and further says not - Sworn before me this 29 th day of July 1843? Isaac Woodworth J. H. Johnson Just of the time
I certify that the following erasures and interlineations were made in the foregoing affidavit before the same was sworn to - to wit - on first page - "said" & "a brother" erased. on 2 nd page "1842" erased - and "1782" interlined - - Dated July 29 th 1843 - also "believe & report" also interlined before execution -
John D. Johnson Just of the time

State of New York } Onondaga County } p - Alonzo Crippen of the Town of DeRuyter being fully sworn says that he is well acquainted with Josiah Woodworth who has this day made the foregoing affidavit. I have known him for about twenty years last past - and that he is a credible person - and that his statements made in the said affidavit are entitled to full credit as he merely believes - and further says not to Alonzo Crippen sworn before me this } 29 th day of July 1843 - } John D. Stewart Clerk of the Court
State of New York } Onondaga County } p - J Charles J. Hicks, County Clerk of the County of Onondaga in the State of New York aforesaid do hereby Certify that John H. Johnson before whom the foregoing affidavits of Josiah Woodworth & Alonzo Crippen were taken on the 29 th day of July instant - & who executed the Certificate annexed to the affidavit of said Woodworth was on that day & still is a justice of the peace in & for the County of Onondaga as aforesaid - & that the several foregoing signatures, purporting to be the signatures of said Johnson - are his genuine signatures

In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office I set my hand - at the Village of Graceville in Leavie County. This thirty first day of July one thousand eight hundred & forty three -
Chas. T. Hicks Clerk By J. S. Gillet Dep. Clerk

Declaration. In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 3 rd of March 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State of New York } Onondaga County - }
On this 25 th day of April one thousand Eight hundred & forty four. personally appeared before the undersigned Warren H. Porter — a Justice of the peace in & for the county of Onondaga & State of New York aforesaid, Abie Woodworth, a resident of the Town of Limerick in Seneca County, aged Eighty ————— years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the Third day of March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That She is the widow of Reuben Woodworth, who was a musician in the war of the Revolution, and died on the fifteenth day of February 1842. and who was a pensioner of the United States on account of his Revolutionary Services.
Declarant further states that She has received a certificate of five years' pension under the act of July 7. 1838. at the rate of forty four dollars per annum — which said certificate bears date the 18 th day of April 1844.

I signed "Mrs Wilkins Secretary of War" I numbered on the back thereof " 8320 " She further declares that she is still a widow - known to and subscribed on } above Woodward the day I gave first above } written before me. N.B. " a resident " being interlined before signing -
W. W. Porter Justice of the Peace.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 21 st day of April 1844 — N. B. "above named" being first interlined
W. W. Porter, Justice of the Peace.
State of New York Norfolk County } ss - I hereby certify that Warner H. Porter - before whom the foregoing

Declaration of Alire Woodworth was taken. I who executed the foregoing Certificate bearing date the 25 th day of April 1844 - was on that day a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Onondaga aforesaid - and that the signatures to the above deposition & certificate purporting to be the signatures of the above named Warren H. Porter are his genuine signatures -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Syracuse this 26 th day of April 1844 -
Chas. T. Hicks Clerk

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Hon. Henry Kissinger
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DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF New York } ss. Onondaga COUNTY. }
On this twentieth day of July 1848
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Olive Woodworth a resident of Salina in the county of Onondaga
State of New York , aged 84 years, who
being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed the 2d February, 1848, grant-
ing pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Reuben Woodworth who was a
Private in the Connecticut Continental Line
in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of - - - - -
Forty-four ($44) dollars - - - - - cents,
per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Olive Woodworth
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED on the day and year above written, before
Thomas Wheeler Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Thomas Wheeler Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF New York } ss. Onondaga County }
I certify that Thomas Wheeler Esquire was at the date of the above Deposition a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County duly elected and sworn, and that his signature above is genuine given under my hand and the seal of said County at Syracuse this 13 th day of July 1848. V. M. Smith, Clerk.

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5432.
Albany, N. York
Olive Woodworth
widow of Reuben Woodworth
who was a Mexican
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 44 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1. day of May 1844 and sent to E. A. Brown Syracuse, N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 1, Page 269.

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New York 8320
Olive Woodworth
widow of Reuben Woodworth
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 15. Feb. 1842 of Onondaga Co. in the State of N. York who was a Militiaman in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt. commanded by Col. Van Schaick in the N. York line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 44 Dollars Costs per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of April 1844 and sent to Hon. H. St. John, Speaker of Representatives
Total amount, $ 220
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 187.

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Oct 3. 1843
N.Y.
Olve. Mowatt ass. in law
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Syracuse Sept. 30 th 1843-
Sir-
In the enclosed "Satisfactory"? You speak of interested witnesses - Surely a woman's brother - or husband's sister - or even son - is in no legal sense an interested witness in cases like this - Besides - who are the persons likely to know of marriage -? The family connections or strangers?
It strikes me that the facts in relation to Abner Woodworth's marriage are too clear for controversy or doubt - She had a grand daughter born in 1805 - I believe - Her own children were born after her marriage - Consequently it is physically impossible for her marriage to have taken place for later than about 1785-
Willoughby Millard - was present at the wedding - before he was married - or marriageable - He had three or four children as he will recollect - at the time he was married - and he was unmarried in 1805 next after his twenty second birth day - to wit in 1792 - Can there be any possible shadow of a question here? I can not hope to establish a pension case - if it is the rule of your department that brothers and sisters are interested witnesses -
I respectfully submit these remarks & the enclosed papers for your consideration - Other affidavits of the same kind can be obtained - but it may cost more than the Pension is worth

To procure them - I remain Respectfully Hon. J. S. Edmunds - } Your Abt. Servant Washington - } Ebenezer H. Brown
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Reuben Woodworth Private or Drummer Cayuga Co. N.Y. Col. Van Schaick's Reg. N.Y. Line New specification of service & prosps J.W. Taylor
Ad case
Evid: of two witnesses One of them his friend
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State of New York Saratoga County } ss:
p. 1
Holton Dunham of the Town of Stillwater in the County of Saratoga aged sixty nine years being duly sworn says that in the fall of the year 1775, he this deponent was appointed & commissioned a Lieutenant in a Company commanded by Capt. Job Wright in a Regiment commanded by Col: Van Schaick in the New York line of Continental troops. That the said Company was mustered & entered into actual service on or about the first of March 1776 at which time Reuben Woodworth appeared in the said Company who had previously been enlisted as a drummer, and the said Reuben Woodworth continued to serve in the said Company as a drummer until the first day of January in the year 1777 when the said Company & Regiment were dismissed until further order, the said Woodworth having served in the said Company about ten months.
Sworn the 19 th day of May 1810. before me JAMES THOMPSON first Judge of Saratoga County
Holton Dunham
State of New York } ss: Saratoga County } ss:
Stephen Freeman of Saratoga in the County of Saratoga aged about sixty years being duly sworn saith that he this deponent enlisted in the Company above mentioned as a private soldier some time in the month of March in the year 1776. That at the time he this deponent joined the said Company Reuben Woodworth was a drummer in the said Company & served as drummer in the said Company from that time till about the first day of January following when the Company was dismissed.
Sworn the 19 th day of May 1810. before me JAMES THOMPSON first Judge of Saratoga County
Stephen Freeman

State of New York County of Saratoga
I certify that I am satisfied of the truth of the facts stated in the within affidavits of Nathan Durban & Stephen Freeman - which were signed & sworn before me -
May 19 th 1870.
JAMES THOMPSON First Judge of Saratoga County
State of New York Saratoga County B: I Thomas Palmer Clerk of the said County of Saratoga, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County. Do certify that James Thompson whose name is subscribed to the within affidavits, and to the within above certificate was at the date thereof first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County acting under the authority of this State Commission and sworn and that the same are his signatures.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the Seal of my said office the Nineteenth day of May one thousand eight hundred and seventy
THOMAS PALMER Clerk

State of New York Saratoga County } ss - Willoughby Millard } of the Town of Saratoga. in The County of Saratoga & State of New York being duly sworn says that he was aged seventy three years on the 25 th day of February A. D. 1843. That he is a brother of Olive Woodworth of Saratoga in the County of Saratoga aforesaid - who is making an application for a pension - on the account of Revolutionary Services performed by Reuben Woodworth deceased. her late husband - & that Deponent has heretofore made an affidavit relative to the marriage of said Reuben & Olive. which affidavit as Deponent is informed has been sent to J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of pensions - with other papers in support of the said application of said Olive for a pension - Deponent further says that said Olive is about six years older than this Deponent, and was married before the marriage of this Deponent. & had a family of at least three or four children, when this Deponent was married - as Deponent well recollects - Deponent further says that he was present at the marriage of said Reuben & Olive as stated in his former affidavit. & knows of their living together from that time to the time of Deponent's marriage, which took place afterwards - In the death of said Reuben - Deponent further says, that he was himself married at Hillsdale  Galway in the County of Saratoga in the State of New York.

on the evening of a Sabbath, in the month of October - in the year Seven hundred and Ninety two - The day of the month is not recollected - but the year is definitely & clearly recollected - for the reason that deponent was then in the twenty fourth third year of his age - & his marriage was in October after he was twenty two & before he was twenty three - & deponent was born February 25 th 1770 -
Deponent further says, that, a friend of his, named Joel Morehouse, was married at the same time and place that deponent was - which also tends to strengthen & confirm deponent's recollection of the time & circumstances of his own marriage - I further deponent says not -
Sworn before me this 30 th day of September A. D. 1863 - John H. Johnson an Assistant of the Jury
Wilbur Millard
I hereby certify that the following words were altered re-before swearing to the foregoing affidavit - to wit - "was" & "performed" somewhat blotted - I until the death of said Reuben" - "married" - & "Gusmaz" interlined - and "Stillwater" erased on first page & "third" erasing on second page John H. Johnson an Assistant of the Jury
State of New York Montgomery County -
ss - I hereby certify that I know the above named Wilbur Millard.

Millard. & that he possesses a high character & reputation for truth & integrity. & I am fully satisfied that the statements made by him in the foregoing affidavit are entitled to full confidence & credit. Dated Syracuse Sept. 30 th 1843-
John H. Johnson Justice of the peace
State of New York } Onondaga County - } p- I hereby certify that John H. Johnson is a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Onondaga in the State of New York. & that the three several signatures above, purporting to be his, are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse - This 30 th day of September 1843.
Chas. T. Hicks Clerk

State of New York Onondaga County -
ss - Salmon Child - of the Town of Goshaw, in the County of Ontario in the State of New York being first duly sworn, according to Law, Says: That he is aged Seventy Eight years & upwards - and that this deponent formerly resided in the County of Saratoga and State of New York - That deponent resided there from the year 1778 - until seven years ago last Spring - Deponent further says that he resided in the Town of Stillwater from the said year 1778 - until about the year 1786 - & that deponent was during all that time personally acquainted with Reuben Woodworth, who was reputed to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war - That deponent has occasionally seen said Woodworth from the said year 1786 - until about two years ago - & has kept up a personal acquaintance with said Reuben Woodworth during all that time - Deponent further says that he became personally acquainted with Aline Millard, immediately after removing to Stillwater as aforesaid, in 1778 - & that deponent resided in the same town & neighborhood with said Aline Millard & Reuben Wood- -worth, during all the time that deponent resided in said Town of Stillwater as aforesaid - Deponent further says that he was person- -ally well acquainted with the fathers & mothers - & brothers & sisters of both said Aline & Reuben - & was well acquainted with the fact that it was generally understood among the neighbors of said Aline & Reuben that they were keeping company together & that it was expected that they would be married - for some time before they were

married, as herein after stated - I that sometime - I but a short period, before the conclusion of peace, at the termination of the Revolutionary War. It was reputed in the neighborhood, that the above named Reuben Woodworth & Aline Millard were married - I that immediately after such report was circulated in the neighborhood. They lived together as husband & wife & continued to do so for years thereafter at the Seneca Town of Stillwater; & deponent has known of the fact of their continuing to live together until about the time of the death of said Reuben Woodworth - I deponent was at their house in the village of Salina in the County of Onondaga aforesaid, about two years ago - the present season, and saw both said Reuben & Aline then residing together as husband and wife - I well knows them to be the identical persons above described & with whom deponent was acquainted in his youth, as above stated -
Deponent further says that he is unable to state the year or month of said marriage but that the same took place before the final conclusion of the Revolutionary War - I but a short time before that time - Deponent further says that he was born on the Nineteen day of September 1765 (as he has been informed by his parents and verily believes to be true) I that this deponent was himself married on the Seventh day of January, Seventeen hundred Eighty Seven - being the month of January next after this deponent arrived at the age of twenty one years - and that the above named Reuben & Aline had been married & keeping house

together, for several years before the marriage of this deponent - & that deponent was often at the residence of said Reuben & Olive in the County of Saratoga aforesaid after  their marriage & before the marriage of this deponent as above stated -
Deponent further says that he has understood & believes that the aforesaid Reuben Woodworth was a Revolutionary pensioner & that he died at Selina aforesaid on the _____ day of February _____ in the year 1842 -
Deponent further says that Willoughby Millard was a brother of said Olive Woodworth - & that deponent is well acquainted with him - & that said Willoughby Millard sustains & always sustained a high character for honesty, integrity & uprightness in every particular -
Deponent further states that on the 17 th day of October instant he saw & conversed with the aforesaid Olive Woodworth, at the village of Selina - & was informed by her that she was making application for a pension, on account of the Revolutionary services of her aforesaid husband
Reuben Woodworth - I further say that deponent further is a pensioner under the act of June 7, 1832 -
Subscribed & sworn before me This 18 th day of October 1843 -
Salmon G. Child
John H. Johnson - Justice of the Peace
I certify that the date "1778" on first page was somewhat blotted & written in part on an erasure also - an erasure after "Wood" at the end of a line - & on last line of this page "further s." - & one line added at the end

before signing —
Dated Oct 18 th 1843
37 Mon 18th Nov 1841 Bust of the
State of New York } Morrissey County = } ss. Miriam Middlebrook of Syracuse in said County of Morrissey, being duly sworn, says, that he is personally well acquainted with the above named Salmon Child - & that deponent has known him ever since the earliest recollection of deponent - & that deponent is now aged forty five - years & upwards - That said Salmon Child was formerly first judge of the County of Saratoga - an elector of President & Vice President of the United States - & possessed the confidence & esteem of his fellow citizens - and this deponent is fully of the opinion that said Child is in all respects a credible person & that the statements made by him, in the foregoing affidavit, are entitled to full confidence & credit - I further says not sworn before me this 18 th day of October 1843 } Miriam Middlebrook
John W. Johnson Boston of the p.
State of New York ) Cronacher Counts - 3 p - I hereby certify that I am not personally acquainted with Salmon Child who made the foregoing affidavit before me this day - I further certify that I am personally acquainted with

Hiram Middlebrook above named. and that he is a credible person & whose statements in the foregoing affidavit. in my opinion are entitled to the fullest confidence and credit. I further certify that I have taken proof & made enquiry as to the credibility of the aforesaid Salmon Child. and that I am fully of the opinion that he is a man of the highest character for truth, veracity & integrity - and that the statements made by the said Salmon Child, in the foregoing affidavit signed by him. are entitled to full confidence & credit - Dated Greene October 18 th 1843-
John O' Johnson Esq. of the p.m.
State of New York } Monroe County } ss. I hereby certify that John H. Johnson, before whom the the foregoing affidavits were this day taken, and who signed the foregoing certificates, is a justice of the peace in & for the county of Monroe aforesaid. and that the four several signatures above, purporting to be his, are genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said county this 18 th day of October Eighteen hundred and forty three -
Chas. T. Hicks Clerk

Washington City
April 25 ~ 1844
Dear
James I Edwards Coun of Pensions
Sir
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter entrusted or enclosed to me for you from E A Brown Esq on the subject of a Pension claimed by the Widow Wardworth & will you have the good- -ness to give me an answer to enable me to let Mrs - she is old and much in need as I am well satisfied with much respect I remain your obed Servt
A. J. HAN

B.
FREE NY. Asaph Root Oliver Woodworth
J. L. Edwards - Commissioner of Customs Washington City - D.C.

Syracuse Oct. 18. 1843-
Dear Sir -
I herein enclose the aff ts of Hon. Mr. Salmon Childs - a U. S. pensioner - & formerly for many years the First Judge of Saratoga County - & in 1828 an Elector of President &c. - Chosen by the People of his District - His Character is good & well known - His affidavit I hope will end this case - Speedily - I have before sent the supplementary aff ts of Willoughby Millard - These two affidavits must dissipate every shadow of doubt as to the marriage of Reuben Woodworth & Olive Millard about September 1782 - at all events long prior to 1794 - I remain - most Respectfully Yours
Edward A. Brosd
Hon. J. L. Edwards -

Pyra Japonica

Syracuse April 9 th 1844.
Dear Sir -
I sent Supplemental affidavits to your Department to sustain the pension claim of Mrs. Olive Woodworth - widow of Woodworth - a pensioner late of Salina in this County - sometime in October last past.
I am often called upon for information relative to that case - I am sorry to perceive that the patience of the applicant is well nigh exhausted -
I believe the only point not before satisfactorily proven - is the date of the marriage - The last affidavits unquestion- ably settle beyond the possibility of any reasonable doubt - that point -
May I venture to urge that these last affidavits be speedily examined - the case at once disposed of -
I must in justice to myself add that I should not trouble you with this request at this time - but for the importance of the applicant & her friends -
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obedt. Servt
Edward A. Mear
Hon James L. Cadman. Commr of Pensions -

8731 Mar 13 43
My July 7. 1843 Dear Friend,
Recevd 1818
J. H. [Signature] Edward Com te of Pensions. Washington City D. C.

Syracuse March 7 th 1843 To Sir,
Enclosed are papers in the case of Mrs. Olive Woodworth She is advised that recent Constructions of the act of 1838 - will enable her to obtain a pension -
Entertaining serious doubts of the existence of any such Construction, or the possibility of any such construction to any existing act of Congress - I have omitted to procure Certificate of the Town Clerk &c - That there is no record of marriage - I presume such Certificate is necessary - although there were very few if any marriages thus recorded in this State -
I should like it very much if the law allowed pensions in cases like this - & if so - I will furnish any further necessary proof in this case
Please direct me an answer as soon as may be - in order that I may satisfy the importunities of my client & others who give a broad interpretation to rather a vague communication from Hon: Mr. Birdseye - M.C. from this District - on the subject of widows pensions -
Yours Respectfully
G. A. Brown Syracuse Onondaga Co. N.Y.
J. L. Calmud Esq Comm. of Pensions

5777 April 30 1844 N o 9
Oliver Merriam #43
8320 March 1843
Hon: J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions - Washington City D.C.
E. A. Brown Syracuse N.Y.
O. Westcott $44 per an

Syracuse April 27. 1844
Sir - I enclose a declaration of Mrs. Abie Woodworth for one year's pension under act of March 3 rd 1843. on account of the services of Reuben Woodworth -
It seems from Mrs. Woodworth's statement that her husband drew $96. per annum. under some former act -
I also learn that evidence was sent to the pension office about seven years ago proving all of his Revolution -ary services - which as I suppose would entitle the widow to full pay, provided it were satisfactory -
I am requested to call your attention to this matter with a view to Mrs. W's drawing a larger stipend than $44. if it be not too late -
If the last named evidence has not reached the files of your office. I am not now informed whether that proof can still be procured - (Yours truly E. A. Brown)
P.S. - Edmunds Esq - Com'te -

FREE
Aug 3, 1840 State Tea Co. of John Woodworth N.Y. Hon: J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Customs Washington City D.C. —

is put down one year too Old - or he was born in December 1782 - Three months after the marriage instead of 15 months after, in 1783 - It is immaterial for our purpose - Suppose, which year the marriage took place - provided we prove by positive testimony - & by circumstances - that it did actually take place as early as September 1782 - or 1783 -
These Circumstances are that Mr. Josiah Woodworth well remembers the occasion of his Sister's birth, who is fifty three years old - & also other circumstances which took place more than fifty years ago - in his mother's family
This witness himself has a daughter who was begotten in 1804 - & born in July 1805 - which of necessity places his birth back some twenty years prior to that time - to wit - 1784 - or thereabouts -
If these affidavits are unsatisfactory it is difficult to conceive how to make the evidence satisfactory - at this late day - Cumulative affidavits can be obtained to any desirable amount. I suppose.
After examining these papers I trust you will arrive at the Conclusion that I have established this case - I did not suppose that the evidence on the subject of the marriage was sufficient before - I am Yours
Yours J. L. Edwards.
With Great Respect Edward A. Brown

Syracuse July 31 st 1843.
Dear Sir -
The proof of marriage heretofore sent to you in the case of Aline Woodworth of Seneca in this County claiming a pension, under the acts of 38. § 4 th on account of the services of her late husband Reuben Woodworth - was defective - First in not preparing the way for parol evidence - Second - in not furnishing satisfactory evidence of the period of the marriage - I believe there can be no doubt that the fact of the marriage is abundantly shown by the affidavit of Mr. Millard already in your possession - By the enclosed papers, I have attempted to repeat the testimony of in these two particulars -
The affidavits & certificates from Saratoga County show that there are not in existence there, any records of this marriage - nor other marriages which took place at the same time.
We are therefore thrown upon parol evidence - What is that in this case? You have the affidavit of Mr. Millard who was present at the time - Enclosed is the affidavit of the eldest son of the declarant. She is now sixty years old - & upwards - & the old lady's recollection of the date of her marriage is, I believe, 1782 - so that one of these things must be true - to wit - She has put her marriage one year too late - Her son is

is put down one year too old - or he was born in December 1782 - three months after the marriage instead of 15 months after, in 1783 - It is immaterial for our purpose - Suppose which year the marriage took place - provided we prove by positive testimony - & by circumstances - that it did actually take place as early as September 1782 - or 1783 -
These circumstances are that Mr. Josiah Woodworth well remembers the occasion of his Sister's birth, who is fifty three years old - & also other circumstances which took place more than fifty years ago - in his mother's family
This witness himself has a daughter who was begotten in 1804 - & born in July 1805 - which of necessity places his birth back some twenty years prior to that time - to wit - 1784 - or thereabouts -
If these affidavits are unsatisfactory it is difficult to conceive how to make the evidence satisfactory - at this late day - Cumulative affidavits can be obtained to any desirable amount, I suppose.
After examining these papers I trust you will arrive at the conclusion that I have established this case - I did not suppose that the evidence on the subject of the marriage was sufficient before -
I am Yours
With Great Respect
Yours J. L. Edwards.
Edward A. Brown

8730
Olive Wentworth wid of Reuben
NY.
Act 7 th July '38
Ad do
1 year
Musican
$44 per an.
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Honble H. St John House of Reps

Brooklyn, Michigan
April, 13 th , 1858,
Hon Gen. C. Whitney
Commission of Pensions, Sir
There is an old lady in this place by the name of Elizabeth Weston, who is the daughter of Ruben Woodworth a revolutionary pensioner. He was a musician in the Army was inscribed on the pension list roll of the New York Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month, While we suppose he was entitled to twelve; A year or two after his pension commenced, by law, on account of his services as a musician, He served in Captain Job Wrights Company of Infantry, in Colonel Goose Vanschaicks Regiment, at the time he was discharged, at the time of his first receiving his pension he resided in Seneca County, Cayuga Co State of New York, he died in 1842, and his widow Olive Woodworth drew his pension until she died in 1848, The said Ruben & Olive Woodworth has two children living Mrs Weston aforesaid being one of them, and she has an assignment of her sister's interest I suppose she is entitled to the balance

How dollar per month if it was lawfully due to his parents aforesaid. I have the receipt of J. L. Culhoun's De of War that he was a pensioner de. and all the proof that you require I believe is here, will you advise me if I am correct & if so, will the proof that she is the daughter & only person entitled to receive the pension, if any is due be sufficient, that is, have you the name of Ruben Woodworth & Olive his wife on your books in Washington as pensioners. Any information you will be kind enough to give me, will confer a very great favor upon a very worthy old lady in very poor circumstances
Truly Yours G. P. Griswold

Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26,118
Oliver Woodworth
Wid of
Keuben Woodworth
Massachusetts
Act: Feb 22 d 1848
Index:—Vol. IV , Page 358
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Y no 8730
Olive Woodworth
N York
Suspended
let to E. A. Brown, April 8 1843
" " " " " Sep. 19. " "
Act 7 th July '38

Oliver Woodworth Wau
Reuben - A.D. 2 Feb 1848 -
Official Business
Geo. L. Whitney
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

State of New York Cayuga County
On this third day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen, before me, the subscriber, one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Cayuga, in said State, personally appears Reuben Woodworth, aged fifty-eight years, resident in the town of Lempriere, in the County of Cayuga aforesaid, 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 the said Reuben Woodworth enlisted in the town of Stillwater, then County of Albany and State of New York, in the Company commanded by Captain Job Wright in the Regiment commanded by Col. Goose Van Schaick, in the New York line of the Continental Troops as a private, or drummer, in the month of March in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six; That he continued to serve in the said Corps or in the service of the United States, until about the month of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-seven; and that afterwards (the former time he does not recollect) he enlisted, and continued to serve, in the company commanded by Captain Joseph Harrison in the Regiment commanded by Col. Harrison in the same New York line of Continental Troops, for the term of nine months, and was discharged at Schenectady in the State aforesaid - and that he is in reduced circumstances

and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services — Reuben Woodworth Sworn to and declared before me — The day and year first aforesaid — CYRUS POWERS
I Cyrus Powers, judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Cayuga, as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Reuben Woodworth did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the foregoing declaration, against the Common enemy; and I do further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Reuben Woodworth and know him to be in really ordered circumstances and absolutely in need of the assistance of his Country for support; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress — Dated the 3 rd day of November 1819. CYRUS POWERS
State of New York } Cayuga County }
I certify that Cyrus Powers, before whom the foregoing declarations under oath were made, and by whom the foregoing certificate was made, was on the day of the date thereof, and still is one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Cayuga, duly commissioned and sworn as such judge, and that full faith and credit are to be given to his acts in that capacity. I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said judge and verily believe the foregoing signature to be his. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said Court and my name subscribed, this fourth day of November — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen — James Grosvenor Clerk.