Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26736, for Edward Kibbe, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Kibbe, Edward Mary
W. 26736
CONTENTS

Mrs. E. B. Paine; let. up. 6 3? Aug. March 9/61.
Albany 1836
Mary Tibbet
widow of Edward Tibbet
who died on the 3. January 1827 of Ontario Co. in the State of N. York who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Watkins of the Reg't. commanded by in the Mass. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of March 1838 and sent to Hon. M. H. Sibley, H. R.
Arrears to the 4th of March '38 840.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep. " 60.00
$ 900.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 112

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Edward & Mary Tibble Married the 13 th Day of August 1767 in Hopkinton Massachusetts by Rev d Samuel Burns Pastor of the church of Christ in that Town
William Dutton first Husband of Luena Dutton died the 7 th of April 1806 - and she Married Levi Watkins
Joseph Tibble Married Lydia Mead
Luena Tibble Married Dutton
Polly Married Alexander Hayward
Sally Married Charles Wilton Abiah Married Joseph Belch
Betsy Tibble Married Loring Potter October the 19 th 1818
Polly Tibble Daughter of Joseph Tibble Married James Knapp
Joseph Tibble Married the second time in April the 5 th 1821 - to the widow Nehemiah Parker of Hopkinton
The Prebutterean Meeting was dedicated to the service of God the 14 th Day of December 1825 the Sermon was Preached by Rev d Mr. Hopkins from Ezra 6 th chapter

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Edward Hibbs Born in Midway November the 7 th 1750 Mary Hibbs wife of the above Edward Hibbs Born in Hopk- ington 26 th July 1749 unto them was Born the following children viz Joseph Hibbs Born November the 11 th 1768 Edward Hibbs Junr. Born November the 19 th 1770 — Abiah his Daughter was Born January the 30 th 1773 — Sarah was Born August the 3 rd 1775 — Mary was Born October the 9 th 1778 Lucina was Born February 1781 James was Born May 19-1783 Sarah was Born September 1785 Elizabeth was Born December 5 1789 Betsy Born November 2 nd 1790 —
BIRTHS.
Edward Hibbs my Honoured Father Married Abiah mother there Children are as follows James Joseph and Hannah who Died young — Abigail Lydia Isaac and Edward who are all Living in July 1814 Abigail Married Simon the Madder Lydia Married William Mathews Isaac Married Phoebe Whitney Edward Married Mary Cady

V2089 In the Matter of Mary Ribby Pension Application
Declaration of her Parents - Married before '95 -
Vol. 16 p 82. Inno 30s per 75 Rolls - Watkins. Brewer. "Sergt 15 Mar. 77 - 3 years - discharged 1 Jan'y '80 - Herman Taylor in his place"
2 years 2 years Sergt
120 $ p. an m
No deduction deed in 1827
Robt. Hunt Esq. Naples N. York

State of New York Ontario County ss
On this twenty fifth day of May 1837 personally appeared before the Honorable Edward Bracy one of the Judges of the court of Common pleas of the County of Ontario (The said court of common pleas being a court of record) Mary Ribbe a resident of the Town of Naples in the said County of Ontario and State of New York aged eighty seven years 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 the 4. 1836. That she is the widow of Edward Ribbe who served in the war of the Revolution as this declarant recollects and believes as follows. That previous and at the commencement of hostilities between the colonies and great Britain the said Edward Ribbe and his family resided in the Town of Patridyfield Berkshire County State of Massachusetts. That the said Edward Ribbe held the rank or office of Sergeant in a company of Militia com- manded by one Captain Nathan Watkins. That about the 20 th of April 1775 an express arrived for Captain Nathan Watkins to repair forthwith with his company to Cambridge which order was obeyed by said Watkins That the said Edward Ribbe left with said company and was absent until about the first day of August of that year That she received letters from the said Edward Ribbe frequently during his absence which letters are lost. That from those letters she learned the state of his health and his situation in the army. That she particularly recollects of the said Edward Ribbe informing her by letter of his labour and services at Bunker Hill on the night previous to the battle which were so severe as to prevent his taking a part in that action. That shortly after the return of the said Edward Ribbe and according to the best recollection of this declarant in the month of September an express came for volunteers to go to Canada. That the said Edward Ribbe enlisted as a volunteer

left home about the first day of December 1775 . That the names of his officers during that expedition this declarant does not recollect. But she well recollects of a man's being employed to convey the said Edward Hlibb and some others as far as the lakes and of the person so employed returning and reporting and saying that he left them on their way to Montreal, and she does not recollect of receiving any letters from the said Edward Hlibb during this campaign. That the said Edward Hlibb returned from the said campaign in the month of May 1776 . That according to her best recollection the said Edward Hlibb remained at home but about three weeks when he was called upon to join the Army at White Plains, but under what officers this declarant does not recollect. That he was then absent until late in the fall. That she frequently received letters from him the said Edward Hlibb during his absence, which are lost, that from these letters she learned he was constantly in service and also that he was engaged in the battle of White Plains of that year. That when he returned home it was on furlough where he remained three or four weeks when he again returned to the Army in the state of New York but at what particular place this declarant does not recollect but thinks it was some where near Albany. And according to her best recollection he was under the command of Captain Nathan Watkins. That the said Edward Hlibb was absent except a few days of return on furlough until the fall of the year 1777 . That she received letters from him frequently during the year informing her of his situation with the Army and his services which letters are lost and their particular contents forgotten except the one informing her of his engagement and services in the battle of Saratoga. But how long after this declarant cannot say the said Edward Hlibb returned home to his residence in

Patridyfield and remained at home untill April or May of the year 1778. That the said Edward Ribbe left home again for the seat of war, but under what officers and at what places this he was stationed this declarant does not recollect neither can she recollect what particular officer he served under during this campaign. But she supposed and well believed that he was actively engaged as a soldier in the service of the United States. he was absent all summer of that year. That she frequently received letters from him which are lost, informing her of his services and also informing her of his being engaged in the battle of Monmouth . That in the winter of the year 1779. he enlisted as a regular soldier during the war. That he served under a Captain Williams. That he received the warrant of a sergeant signed by Major Fernald and Captain Williams the original of which is herewith exhibited marked A . That on the first day of October 1779. the said Edward Ribbe engaged one Bryan McCue. as a substitute as appears by certificates herewith exhibited marked B & C . That the said Bryan McCue served but about four weeks when the said Edward Ribbe was ordered to take his post with the army again on the ground that the said Bryan McCue was not qualified for the duties of a soldier. That the said Edward Ribbe remained there until he was discharged as appears by certificate marked D .
She further declares that she was married to the said Edward Ribbe at the Town of Hopkinton in the State of Massachusetts on the thirteenth day of August in the year

seventeen hundred and sixty seven  seventy . That her husband the aforesaid Edward Ribbe died on the third day of January in the year eighteen hundred and twenty seven. And that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed - and she further declares that on account of old age and infirmity she is unable to appear in open court  Sworn to and subscribed } On the day and year } Mary Ribbe above written before } Edward Bradley a judge of Ontario County Court
I, the above named Edward Bradley one of the judges of the County courts of Ontario County do certify that in my opinion the above named Mary Ribbe is not from old age and general infirmity able to attend in open court and will not be able so to attend at any subsequent term thereof and I have therefore attended at her place of residence and administered the foregoing oath: and also from personal knowledge and testimony adduced before me I certify that she is entitled to belief and credit
Ontario County Clerk's Office {
State of New York } I hereby certify that Edward Bradley Esquire whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit of Mary Ribbe, and certificate of infirmity of the said Mary Ribbe, was at the time said affidavit and certificate was made, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County (the same being a court of Record) dwelling in the said County, commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge & hereby believe that the signature of said Judge

to said Affidavit and Certificate are Genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County this 3 rd June 1837-
"Hance writing of such Judge and verily believe that the" interlined before signing
Schubert Clerk of Ontario Com. Pleas

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Edward Ribber No. 26,436
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 20, 1775 2 yrs. 1 mo. Sgt. Nathan Watkins / Mass.   Dec. 1, 1775 10 mo. 1776 ✓ / / "   Mar. or June '76 to fall '77 ✓ Nathan Watkins / "   Apr. or May '78 4 or 5 mos. ✓ ✓ / "   Winter '79 abt. 1 yr. Sgt. Abraham Phillips (Maj.) Tobias Fernald "  
Battles engaged in, White Plains, Saratoga, Monmouth. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Partridgefield, Berkshire Co., Mass. Date of application for pension, May 25, 1837. His d. was ab. Residence at date of application, Naples, Ontario Co., N.Y. Age at date of application, 87 yrs. Remarks: Soldier died Jan. 3, 1827
Family rec'd furnished also.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record Division.
March 16, 1911.
Mrs. C. F. White, 1402 King Street, La Crosse, Wis.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Edward Kibbe, Wid. File No. 26,736, you are furnished the following family data found in the papers in said claim:-
Edward Kibbe born in "Midway" (?) November 7, 1750, (O.S.) son of Edward and Abiah Moore Kibbe- and Mary Cody born in Hopkinton July 26, 1749, (O. S.) were married in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, August 13, 1767.
Children:
Joseph, born November 11, 1768; married first Lydia Head, and April 5, 1821 the widow Mehitable Parker, of Naples. Edward ,Jr. " November 19, 1770. Abiah, " January 30, 1773; married Joseph Deloss. Delap or Delap. John, " August 3, 1775. Mary or Polley, " October 9, 1778; married Alexander Hayward. Lucina, " February 24, 1781; married William Dunton and after his death on April 17, 1806, Levi Watkins. James, " May 19, 1783. Sarah or Salla, " September 1, 1785; married Charles Wilson. Elizabeth, " November 5, 1789; died in infancy. Betsy or Betsa, " November 22, 1790; married October 19, 1814, Loring Pottle
A granddaughter Polly, daughter of Joseph, married James Knapp.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

10/2/48 R. S. [?]
He was certified
Kilbe, Edward Mass W26736

This may certify that I Bryn Mawr have entrusted my loan to serve for Sergt. Edward Hickey and the said  to longing to Partridgefield and I do promise to be my duty to utmost of my Power and so likewise give him every Privilege out from the town that is or may be allowed to such Soldiers as have or shall enlist for the war as having full right to engage for that town as far not antedent of that State - and do acknowledge to have received in full Satisfaction in money and clothing for the said term as here of the above mentioned sum - as Witness whereof I have have hereunto set my Hand this Day of October 30th  30th 1864 Bryn his Mawr In Presents of James Bacon of our Bruce County C II
C //

Edward Kelle Mars 20. 26736
A certificate from Major General

B 11
West point, Oct. 1. 1779.
This may certify that Bryan McHue of the town of Partridgefield, County of Berkshire, State of Massachusetts Bay, is enlisted in the twelfth Massachusetts regiment, during the War, & has been mustered accordingly.
By H. Sewall, Com. of Mustering
Major Genl. M c Dougall's Division.
Whom it may concern.
This may certify that the above named Bryan McHue has engaged to serve during the war in behalf of Edward Hubby of the Town of Partridgefield Massachusetts State.
Tobias Fernald Mass t

Record Division.
March 25, 1911.
Mrs. G. F. White, 1402 King Street, La Crosse, Wis.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 19" and received the 22" instant, you are advised that in the claim Wid. File No. 26,736, of Edward Kibbe, the name of the man who married Abiah is so poorly written that it might be interpreted as Deloss, Delep or Delap, and the attached record has been so amended.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Jackson 23
U.S. OCT 23 1916 OFFICE

one 29 Stamp recd. Rev. Sec. St. ret. Octobr 18-1916
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me the pension papers of the following Rev. soldiers.
1. Capt. Nathan Watkins of Partridgefield. Mass. enlisted May 5. 1775. (recorded Vol VI p. 702 Mass. Rev. Rolls)
2. Isaac Hobart , of West Townsend Mass. member

of 2nd. and 3rd. Provincial Congresses. and Member of House of Rep. 1725.
3 o  Allen Wing , of Sandwich, Mass. enlisted Sept. 7 - 1778.
(recorded Vol. XVII. p. 686. Mass. Rev. Rolls)
4. Shadrach Pierce of Middle borough, Mass. enl. Sept. 5 - 1777 (rec. Vol. XII. p. 382. Mass. Rev. Rolls).
5. Edward Kibby , of Partidgefield Mass. enlisted Jan. 1, 1780 (recorded Vol. IX. p. 166. Mass. Rev. Rolls)
Will gladly pay any fee. Yours truly.
Mrs. H. C. Jackson
439 Stuart Ave.
Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Com. of Pensions -
Sir Can you give me any information concerning Edw. I. Kibbi or Joseph Delap who served in the Rev. War. I think they were from Naples N.Y.
Resp'y
Mrs. C. T. White
1402 King St
La Crosse
Mar. 10-1911
Yrs

Pekin, Illinois, January 19th, 1905.
Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
My Dear Sir:-
I write you for information relative to one Major Edward Kibbe. It is said that Edward Kibbe was a major and served in the Revolutionary War, American forces. After his death, his widow, under the name of Mary Cody Kibbe, (or Kibbey or Kibby) with Postoffice at Naples, Ontario County, New York, drew a pension on account of this service.
Will you please advise me whether or not the records of the Pension Office show these facts? If such record exists, in what manner and at what expense can a certified copy be secured?
Very sincerely,
Meretta E. Barton

This to
Range
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26736
Mary Keibbe Wid of Edward Keibbe Sergt Rev War
Act July 4 th 1896
Index: Vol. A , Page 404
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Jan'y 20, 1905 Marietta Boston Pekin Ill
1911 Mar. 16 - Hist. 10
Mrs. C. F. White
1911 Mar. 23: Miss R. L. White relative to name of son in law
1911 Oct. 12. Hist. 15 Mrs. F. G. Jackson

Aug 26, Naples NY } Aug 21 } Adolf Kibbe Mary Kibbe
Finne
The Hon. Secretary of War
Pension office
Washington

Naples Ontario Co
New York 21. Augt 1837,
Hon J S Edwards. Sir,
I Enclose Affd and the record leaf of the family Bible as kept by Mr Hibble during his lifetime, I hope Sir, the proof will be now satisfactory to the department,
If it is I will merely say that it will be almost an act of charity to grant this Pension in time for the September payment
Respectfully
Robert Flint
As the enclosed is a family record if the rules of the department will permit I am requested to ask that the record be returned
R. F.

Letter for J. L. Edwards Esq. from Robert Flint

In matter of Mary Kibbe vs Napier, Ontario County. for Dower vs N.Y. 6 June 1837.
Sir: With this, I enclose the declaration of Mary Kibbe, the affidavit of Joseph her son, and of Andrew Wetmore And some old Papers relating to the services of Edward Kibbe. I trust you will find the papers correct, and the evidence satisfactory.
Respectfully Robert Flint
Hon James L Edwards Commr of Dower vs

Mary Libbe Lucy Clark
July 22 Naples NY July 17
Free
W.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington
12/one
2091
206

Naples Ontario Co N.Y. Aug 13. 1852. To the Hon. J. L. Edwards. Com. of Pensions Washington,
Dr Sir
Some five or six weeks since I sent by mail a package directed to you containing two declarations made by widows of Revolutionary Soldiers. One by Mrs Mary Tibbe and one by Mrs Lucy Clark. Together with the affidavits of Joseph Tibbe, Andrew Watkins, Alphonsus Brown and Emory B. Pottle, and other papers relating thereto. Not having had any return I apprehend that they have never reached you. If they have not will Mr. Edwards have the kindness to inform me, as in that case I can immediately transmit you soon copies.
By addressing me in answer to the above Mr. Edwards will much oblige his
Obt Servt Robert Flint

State of New York Ontario County ss
Betsy Pattle being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that she well knew and was intimately acquaint- ed with Edward Hibble (now deceased) the deputed husband of Mary Hibble of the Town of Naples County of Ontario and State of New York. That the said Edward Hibble die in eighteen hundred and twenty (as near as this deponent recollects) make application for a pension but did not obtain it, on the ground of not being able to take the necessary oath in regard to the amount of Property which he possessed. Which was required by the act of 18. March 1818. Betsy Pattle
Sworn and Subscribed This 21. day of July 1837.
before me
John. Dutton } Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am acquainted with the above deponent and know her to be a person of good reputation in the neighbourhood where she lives and believe her to be a person of truth and veracity John Dutton } J.P.

Mass.
Kibbe, Edward
W. 26736
Appt., etc.

D
Shebbay arms Return in
Edmond Kibbe Mass. W. 26736

D
Sishkill Jan'y 1. 1780
This may certify that Serj t Edward Ribbey returned into me his Arms and Accoutrements when he was discharged agreeable to Genl Washington's Orders he was mustered by the State M t Master with Arms compleat and brought there Arms into the service
Williams Cpt

Edward Ribbe Mass. W. 26736

To Edward Rebbey Greeting
Know Ye that we place special trust And peculiar Confidence in your loyalty, fidelity & sentiments to the cause in which we are now Engaged Viz in Defense of the Rights, liberties and Privileges of the United States of America; Do by these Presents Nominate, constitute and Appoint You the First Serjeant in Y e 1 st Comp y of the 9 th Massachu- setts Regiment. And you are from the date hereof carefully to fulfill the trust reposed in you as such doing Your duty to the utmost of your Power paying due Obedience to the Commands of your Superior Officers, And All in Subordination to you. Are Strictly Enjoined to pay due Obedience to such Commands as You shall from time to time receive from your Superior Officers for the Good of the Service or that you May see tending thereunto
Given Under my Hand at West Point 7 th July 1779 Gobias Dyer Col l Major Com d of a Regiment of foot in the Service of the United States of America — Abraham Williams C l S t

Mary Kibby
N.Y.
Susp d See Letter to Robt Flint 15 July '37 Same 12 Aug. '37

2089 July 29 proof for Mary Tibbee, Naper ms. July 24
free
J. L. Edwards Comm'r of Pensions Washington,
tuck

to the Hon. J L Edwards Comr. of Pensions
Dr Sir Enclosed I send you a copy of a record, kept in the family of the late Edward Ribbe deceased, sworn to by Mrs. Mary Ribbe and Emory B. Pottle. likewise an affidavit made by Betsey Pottle stating that Edward Ribbe did apply for a pension under the act of 18. of March 1818. but did not obtain it on account of possessing more property than the act allowed a pensioner to retain. I hope they will be found satisfactory
I have not had the clerk's certificate attached to the within affidavits as you already have it certifying that Solomon Dunton, is a legal magistrate in Ontario County. Should Mr. Edwards however not find the within satisfactory he will please have the kindness to inform me what further proofs will be necessary.
I remain Respectfully your Obs. Servt. Robert Flint

"Edward & Mary Ribbe married the 13. day of August 1767. in Hoskinton, Massachusetts by the Rev d Samuel Brrett, pastor of the church of Christ, in that place
State of New York Ontario County ss.
Mary Ribbe being duly sworn according to law deposes and says. That she is the widow of Edward Ribbe deceased and that the above is a true copy of the record of her marriage with the said Edward Ribbe. That it was made by the said Edward Ribbe himself at the time of their marriage. Entered as a record in the family bible and has been ever since that period and is now kept in the family.
Mary Ribbe
Sworn & subscribed before me this 21. day of July 1837.
John D. Dutton, justice of the peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent know her to be a person of reputable truth & veracity John D. Dutton, J. P.

"Edward & Mary Kibbe "married the 13. day of August "1767. in Hopkinton Massachusetts "by the Rev. Samuel Barrett "pastor of the church of Christ "in that place
State of New York } Ontario County ss }
Emory B Pottle being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that the above record is a true copy of the one in the family bible kept in the family of Edward Kibbe deceased. That he has heard Edward Kibbe while living declare that it was a record made by himself at the time of his marriage with Mary Kibbe. and this deponent further says that he is knowing to its having been kept in the family bible for years together with a record of births deaths &c in said family and that they are all in the hand writing of Edward Kibbe.
Emory B Pottle
Sworn and subscribed before me this 21. day of July 1833.
John Durston Justice of the peace
I certify that I am acquainted with the above deponent and believe him to be a person of truth and veracity
John Durston J P

State of New York Ontario County ss
Emory B Pottle being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that the annexed record of the Marriage of Edward and Mary Ribbe. &c. &c. is a leaf taken from the family Bible kept in family of the said Edward Ribbe deceased. That he is well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Edward Ribbe and knows the entries on the annexed leaf to be in his hand writing.
Emory B Pottle
Sworn and subscribed before me this 19. day of August, 1837.
John Dutton Justice of the peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent, and believe him to be a person of truth and veracity.
John Dutton Justice of the peace

In the Matter of Mary Ribbe. Pension Application
Affidavits of Joseph Ribbe & Andrew Watkins
12 Regt Breeder 5 Watkins
18 March 79. Enlgt for 3 years - discharged 1 Jan'y 80. Herman Layton in his place.
Admitted Sergeant 2 years
Hon M. H. Sibley Hans Piper

State of New York Ontario County p.
Joseph Ribbe being duly sworn according to Law, Deposes and says, that he will be sixty nine years old the Eleventh day of next November, That he is the son of Edward Ribbe and Mary Ribbe that at and previous to the Commencement of the War of the Revolution And during that War this deponent resided with his father and Mother in Partridgefield in the State of Massachusetts, that he well recollects, the said War, And that his father Edward Ribbe, was absent from home during the greater part of said War. That he recollects of his Mother Mary Ribbe receiving letters from his father, from different places (but from which places in particular, he does not recollect) during the War, that he well recollects, that those letters related to his father's services in the Army. And that it was all the time of his absence, well understood and believed by the family at home and the neighbors that his father was serving as a Soldier, that he recollects of understanding at the time of his father being engaged on the night previous to the Battle of Bunkerhill

his Expedition to Canada, his being at White Plains, Saratoga and Monmouth, but the particular length of time he was absent each time or the names of his officers this deponent does not recollect, but this de- ponent does recollect that his father was not at home except one winter, but a few times and then as he understood in a way that made it necessary for him shortly to return until nearly or quite the close of the war, That he will recollect of understanding that his father enlisted, and also recollects of his hearing one Bryan McCue as a substitute, and of the said Bryan McCue failing to perform his duty as a soldier " and of his father, being obliged shortly after to go again to the war, That he then under- stood and has ever since understood that his father was a Sergeant in the Militia and also in the Regular Service during the war, And this deponent verily believing that it was never questioned or doubted but what his father was a Revolutionary

Soldier in his neighborhoods or where he was known during most of the war,
And this deponent further says that he is the oldest of nine children, which were brought up by the said Edward Ribbe and Mary Ribbe. That the said Edward Ribbe and Mary Ribbe lived together as man & wife from his earliest recollection, which was previous to the Revolutionary war until his death  the death of the said  Edward Ribbe which was in January 1827. That from his earliest recollection a record in the family bible has been kept of his father & mother's marriage, and of the birth of the children, by which record it appears that his father & mother were married on the 13 th August 1767. Joseph his Ribbe mark
Sworn and subscribed
Before me this 18 th day of May 1837.
John Danton J.P.
I certify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Ribbe the above deponent and that he is a man of truth veracity and respectability and has a good reputation in his neighbourhood. John Danton J.P.

State of New York Ontario County p.
Andrew Watkins being duly sworn according to law deposes and says That he is seventy years of age. That he has been well acquainted with the said Edward Ribbe and Mary Ribbe for the last fifty years and that during the principal part of that time he has lived in the immediate neighbour- -hoods where the said Edward Ribbe and Mary Ribbe have resided. That he well knows that the said Edward Ribbe, and Mary Ribbe have lived together as husband and wife from the time that he first became acquain- -inted with them until the present time death of the said Edward Ribbe which was in January 1827. That in the neighbourhoods where the said Edward Ribbe have resided and Mary Ribbe have resided it was never doubted but what they were truly and lawfully husband and wife. That while so living together as man and wife they have had and brought up a family of nine children -
and this deponent further says that the said Mary Ribbe

has not been married since the death of the said Edward Hibbe but has since that time and does still remain a widow.
Andrew Watkins Sworn and subscribed } before me this 31. day of } May - 1837 John Denton } Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity and know that he has ever been reputed as such in the neighbourhood where he resides -
John Denton J.P.
State of New York Ontario County Clerk's Office }
I do hereby certify that John Denton Esquire whose name is subscribed to the affidavits of Joseph Hibbe and Andrew Watkins and to the certificates following said affidavits to which this certificate is annexed was at the time said affidavits and certificates purports to have been made, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and sworn, and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe his signature aforesaid to be genuine
Given under my hand and seal of Office this 3 d day of June 1837
John D. Clerk