Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5514, for John Jackson, New York

SERVICE
SERVICE New York
NUMBER _____
Jackson, John Eleanor
No. 55-14
CONTENTS

State of New York Orange County
On the 10 th day of June 1842 came before the undersigned Justice of the Peace of said County Hannibal M Hopkins aged 53 years who being by me duly sworn do de- pose and say that he is clerk of the Session of the First Presbyterian Church in Goshen in said County and that he has the Care and Custody of the records of said Church and that from those records it appears that John Jackson was Married to Eleanor Whetman on the Fourth day of March One thousand seven hundred and Eighty one by the Rev. Nathan Her Former Pastor of said Church - And he further certify that the above is a true copy of the records with the exception of the date which is expressed on the records in fair legible figures as follows. Married John Jackson and Eleanor Whetman March 4. A.D. 1781 Sworn the day & year aforesaid & I further certify that the de- ponent is a credible witness
H. M. Hopkins, Clerk of Session H. W. Elliott & Dean

State of New York Orange County {
On this day of February 1841 personally appeared before me the undersigned a judge of the court of common pleas of said county Eleanor Jackson a resident of the town of Goshen in said county aged years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by act of congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of John Jackson who as she has been informed by her said husband & by others & which statements she believes that he enlisted in a company of five months men commanded by Capt John Woods in the year 1776 & served out that term of service That he was at the battle of White Plains & on duty at Raritanso Pervenius & other places in the vicinity of New York That he was in the service the most of the war sometimes among the militia & sometimes by enlistments That in 1780 he was enlisted & on duty for from seven to nine months at the north under an officer whose name she does not recollect That subsequently to the battle of Minisink he was on duty over the Shuylkill mountain & that subsequently to her marriage she has heard her husband say that the duty in part was to guard the girls while milking from the attacks of the Indians & she is not mistaken at least that because of some jokes passing about her becoming attached to some of the Dutch girls in that neighborhood but of that service she is unable to prove any proof She further declares that her name before marriage was Eleanor Whitman That she was married on the

4 day of 1781 by the Reverend Nathan Kerr at Goshen in said county as will more fully appear by the proof herunto annexed & that her husband the said John Jackson died on the day of 18 and that she has not intermarried since but still re- mains his widow That she was married to him previous to the first of January 1792 to wit at the time above stated Sworn & subscribed the day & year first above written before me
I Horace Elliott a judge of the court of common pleas of Orange County do certify that Sister Jackson above named is a credible wit- ness that from age & infirmity she is unable to write her name & that in my opinion she is unable to attend the sitting of the court
Orange } County } 1. Being duly sworn doth depose & say that he well knows John Jackson the husband of Eleanor Jack- son the applicant above named that he died at in said county on the day of 18 & that the said Eleanor has since & until now remained his widow & that the age of this deponent is - years Sworn & subscribed the day of February 1841 before me I further certify that the said is a credible witness

State of New York Orange County
On the fourth day of June 1842 personally appeared in open court a being a court of record Thomas J Jackson the son and heir at law of Eleanor Jackson deceased the widow of John Jackson who was a private in the army of the revolution and being duly sworn doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension to which his mother was entitled by the provisions of the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled An act granting half pay pensions to certain widows. That he is of the age of forty years That he has heard his mother & others often talk of the services performed by his father during the revolutionary War which statements he verily believes to be true. That he has understood that he was in the service the greater part of five years during the war That he was at the battle of White Plains on duty at Parsonus Rumsopo at Fort Clinton Montgomery & Putnam That he served nine months at the north That he was at Minink & on the frontiers of this county and Ulster That from his want of age he of course has no personal knowledge of his father's service That he died in 1806 That his mother remained his widow to the time of her death which took place in the town of Goshen on the 18 th day of Octr 1840 That he has no documentary evidence & must rely upon the proofs annexed That she before her death had been for some time collecting testimony preparatory to an application for her pension That the annexed paper purporting to be an unfinished declaration was prepared before her death & contains the facts as she has heard her relate them That he has understood & believes that she was married by the Rev Nathan

There the pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Goshen in the year 1781 The words "July 4 th 1836" & the old law very not passed in intention before of execution
Thomas J. Jackson
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named Thomas J. Jackson is an heir at Law of Eleanor Jackson deceased who was the widow of John Jackson deceased a revolutionary soldier
J. Lebbey L. Fair Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Orange County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Thomas J. Jackson to obtain the pension to which his mother was entitled by the provisions of the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 - and that the testimony was satisfactory to the court
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 4 th day of June in the year 1842 -
Lebbey L. Fair Clerk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Alus
March 26, 1928.
Miss Ethalinda Jackeen Smithtown Branch Long Island, N. Y.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 5514, it appears that Eleanor Jackeen, applied for pension, while residing at Goshen, Orange County, New York in February 1841, on account of the services of her husband, John Jackson.
It is alleged in said claim that John Jackson, while a resident of Chester, Orange County, New York, served from July 1776, five months as private in Captain John Wood's Company, Colonel Nichols' New York Regiment, and was in the battle of White Plains; served in 1777 in Captain McDowell's Company; and in 1780, seven or nine months in Captain McKinstry's Company, Colonel Malcolm's Regiment.
The claim was not allowed as John Jackson could not be identified as the soldier, who rendered the alleged service.
It also appears in this claim that John Jackson

married March 4, 1781 at Goshen, New York, Eleanor Whitman. He died in January 1806, and she died October 18, 1840 at Goshen, New York.
The only child mentioned is Thomas J. Jackson, who in 1842, was living in Orange County, New York and aged forty years.
The above noted John Jackson is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau who served with the New York Troops.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

W. H. Sylvester This power is to give you the authority to act for J. J. Jackson
4 Ellis - Sylvester

Orange County Ny May 16 1850
I do hereby appoint and authorize H H Sylvester My True and Lawful Attorney for me and in My Name to call on J S Edwards Commissioner of Pensions to have the Declaration of My Mother Elliner Jackson dear and a declaration made by me since My Mother's death Re Examined the application is under the act of 1838 Elliner Jackson was the Widow of John Jackson deceased J. J. Jackson
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Elinor Jackson Widow of John Jackson J. J. Jackson the 4 Son of Elinor Jackson

Bloomingburgh May 24 th 1850
Dear Sir
John Jackson was in the service of the War of the Revolution and served under Capt. McKinstre John R. Whitman saw him with the company during the duties of a soldier Whitman married John Jackson's sister and was well acquainted with him. Saw in McKinstre's company and saw him after he returned home and often heard Jackson say that he had served under McKinstre Whitman's affidavit is on file with the Declaration of J. J. Jackson. If you can get the lease returned again you may perhaps get a certificate for the heir of Ellenor Jackson.
Joseph Ellis
A. H. Leicester New

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
1907. Feb. 6. Heir. to M. Deming aw 1928. Mch. 26. . . . Ethelinda Jackson aw
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P. O. Eleanor Jackson Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: REJECTED , 18
Application filed: _____, 18 The printed list of 1852
Alleges: shows reasons for suspension
Re-enlisted: "For proof of identity with the soldier of Capt. McKinstry's company, Col. Malcolm's regiment."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
R. 5514
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of John Jackson , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 76 5 mos Priv John Wood Nichols N.Y.   77 Mc Dowell   80 7029 mos. Mc Kinstry Malcolm   Debut Debut  
Battles engaged in, White Plains
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Chester Orange Co. N.Y. set 1847
Date of application for pension, by son Thomas J. June 4, 1842
Residence at date of application, Chester Co. N.Y. Esopus N.Y.
Age at date of application, 40.
Remarks: Soldier married Eleanor Whitman Mar 4, 1781 at Goshen N.Y. he died Jan 1806. She died Oct 18, 1840 at Goshen. The claim was rejected as John Jackson could not be identified as the soldier who rendered the alleged service.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Eleanor Jackson Suspect Act 1839
My ears cannot be pruned in the wilderness like from N.Y. J. J. it is the same since you have

and acknowledged that HE IT KNOWETH that STATE OF OHIO in the form of our Lord In Witness Whereof one or more attorneys under him to act for him in all things and each of himself all things therein mentioned, and each of them separately do in the premises, and that I authorize said attorneys to receive such Certificates, and to do all things therein mentioned, and to use all power of attorney which may have been under the act of and in my behalf, to prosecute my claims for a which is now on the suspended list of the suspension Office, and to
This case cannot be found on the suspended roll from N.Y.
and it in the name of Oliver Jackson
Oliver Jackson Sussex Co. Oct 1839

STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Orange — }
Thomas son of Eleanor Jackson
Know All Men by these Presents, That I,  Jefferson Jackson of the County of Orange — and State of New York — do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint JOSEPH ELLIS, of Bloomingburgh, Sullivan County, and State of New York, my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my behalf, to prosecute my claims for a pension for the services of John Jackson his father under the act of 1838 which is now on the suspended files of the Pension Office, and to receive such Certificate as may be issued, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my attorney, Joseph Ellis, may lawfully do in the premises, and that I authorize my said attorney to employ one or more attorneys under him to act for me in my behalf, as my attorney, the said Joseph Ellis may deem proper.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 9 th day of December in the year of our Lord 185 2
Thomas G. Jackson
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Sullivan ss.
BE IT KNOWN, that personally appeared Thomas G. Jackson to me known
State of New York, } ss. Orange County Clerk's Office, {
I, NATHAN WESTCOTT, Clerk of the County of Orange, do hereby certify that S. B. Kniffin whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace for said county, dwelling in said county, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the 30 th day of December 185 2
N. Westcott
Clerk.

STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Orange — }
Thomas Son of William Jackson & wife
Know All Men by these Presents, That I,  Jefferson Jackson of the County of Orange — and State of New York — do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint JOSEPH ELLIS , of Bloomingburgh, Sullivan County, and State of New York, my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my behalf, to prosecute my claims for a pension for the services of John Jackson his father under the act of 1838 which is now on the suspended files of the Pension Office, and to receive such Certificate as may be issued, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my attorney, Joseph Ellis, may lawfully do in the premises, and that I authorize my said attorney to employ one or more attorneys under him to act for me in my behalf, as my attorney, the said Joseph Ellis may deem proper.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 9 th day of December in the year of our Lord 185 2
Thomas G. Jackson
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Sullivan ss.
BE IT KNOWN , that personally appeared before me J. G. Jackson to me known, and acknowledged that he executed the above Power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
J. W. Knapp Justice of the Peace

Bloomingburgh Sullivan Co - N.Y.
I Joseph Ellis within named do hereby authorise and impower Thomas Lempkin Esq to prosecute the claim of Thomas L Jackson within named for a pension in the right of Eliza Jackson deceased for services of John Jackson deceased her late husband
Joseph Ellis the within named attorney

The motion is additional -al proof to support the application of the Widow Eliza Jackson Widow of John Jackson Deed, on their needs —
Joseph Ellis agent Birmingham England County Wey

State of New York } Sullivan County } ss
Be it known that on this 15 th day of August A.D. 1849 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County John R. Whitman a Resident of said County aged eighty eight years on the 14 th day of September last and made oath in due form of law and States on his oath that he was acquainted with John Jackson deceased a late President of Chester in the County of Orange and State aforesaid and that the aforesaid John Jackson married Eliza Whitman this deponent's sister and that they were Residents of Chester in the County of Orange aforesaid at the time of the War of the Revolution and that he this deponent knew the aforesaid John Jackson to serve under Capt. Mackdowell in the year of 1777 at Fort Montgomery and that he knew him to be out under Capt. Denton on an alarm but the year he does not recollect and that he knew the aforesaid John Jackson to be in the service under Capt. McKnight in the year of 1780 he thinks he returned home in the fall of that year to Chester in the County of Orange aforesaid and that he knew said Jackson to leave home at different times from the commencement to the end of the War of the Revolution in to the service of said War.
John R. Whitman
Sworn and subscribed the day & year above Joseph Ellis Justice of the Peace I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am person qualified to act as such Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW-YORK : Sullivan County Clerk's Office. } ss
I Certify That Joseph Ellis Esq., the person subscribing the annexed or foregoing deposition and before whom the same was taken was on the 15 th day of August A. D. 1849 a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn and authorised to take the same; and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 25 th day of September A. D. 1849
Gad Wales Dep. CLERK. the Clerk being absent

State of New York Sullivan County 3 rd
be it known that on this 15 th day of August AD 1849 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County John R Whitman a Resident of said County aged eighty eight years on the 14 th day of September last and made oath in due form of law and States on his oath that he was well acquainted with John Jackson deceased a late President of Chester in the County of Orange and State aforesaid and that the aforesaid John Jackson married Eliza Whitman this deponent's sister and that they were Residents of Chester in the County of Orange aforesaid at the time of the War of the Revolution and that he this deponent knew the aforesaid John Jackson to serve under Capt Markdowle in the year of 1777 at Fort Montgomery and that he knew him to be out under Capt Denton on an alarm but the year he does not recollect and that he knew the aforesaid John Jackson to be in the service under Capt McKintire in the year of 1780 he thinks he returned home in the fall of that year to Chester in the County of Orange aforesaid and that he knew said Jackson to leave home at different times from the commencement to the end of the War of the Revolution in to the service of said War Sworn and subscribed The day & year above
John R Whitman
Joseph Ellis Justice of the Peace I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with John R Whitman who subscribed and made oath to the above affidavit and know him to be a man of good character and that his statements is entitled to full credit and belief Joseph Ellis Justice of the Peace

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Eleanor Jackson N.Y. John
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State of New York Orange County } ss
George Whitman of Goshen in said county being duly sworn doth depose & say that he was well acquainted with John Jackson who was a Revolutionary soldier. That he married the sister of deceased about the year 1781. That he died at his house in the winter of 1806 to wit in the month of January. That his sister Eleanor was married to the said John Jackson in 1781. That she remained his widow until she died which was on the 18 th or 19 th of October 1840. That he has often heard the said Jackson relate facts & circumstances in relation to transactions which took place while in the service. That he was much in the service & that he received for his services a tract of land which was sold to William Reagan but how much, when situated or for what specific service he cannot state. He heard the bargain made after several interviews between Reagan & Jackson. That the deceased is now seventy years old as he has been informed as appears from the
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. 1, LEBBEUS L. VAIL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County ORANGE COUNTY, } of Orange, Do HEREBY CERTIFY, That Horace W. Elliott before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the peace in, and for said county: and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Affidavit & Certificate is genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of
the said County, the 20 th day of August
1842
Lebbeus L. Vail, Clerk

State of New York Orange County ss
George Whitman of Goshen in said county being duly sworn doth depose & say that he was well acquainted with John Jackson who was a Revolutionary soldier That he married the sister of deponent about the year 1781 That he died at his house in the winter of 1806 to wit in the month of January That his sister Eleanor was married to the said John Jackson in 1781 That she remained his widow until she died which was on the 18 th or 19 th of October 1840 That he has often heard the said Jackson relate facts & circumstances in relation to transactions which took place while in the service That he was much in the service & that he received for his services a tract of land which was sold to William Reymers but how much, where situated or for what specific service he cannot state He heard the bargain made after several interviews between Reymers & Jackson That the deponent is now seventy years old as he has been informed as appears from the record
George Whitman
Sworn & subscribed the fifth day of July 1842 & I certify the deponent is a respectable witness
J. H. Smith Jr. Clerk

State of New York Orange County
Be it remembered that on the 12 th day of December 1838 before me came Lawrence Portright who upon his oath declares that in July 1776 he enlisted in a company of volunteers commanded by Capt John Wood in Col. Nichols Regiment of Infantry That they underwent in Goshen That shortly after his enlistment he marched with his company to New Windsor in said county from thence to Fort Montgomery where the company drew provision From thence they marched down on the east side of the Hudson River below a British man of war & then crossed over & marched down the river to Kingsbridge at which place they joined other troops This deponent remained with his company until late in the fall engaged in throwing up breast works & fortifications. They then marched to White Plains & the company even partially engaged in the battle. Genl. McDougall had the command of the Americans Deponents company remained two or three weeks after the battle & then marched to Peekskill with a number of other companies of five months men & remained there in barracks until they were discharged which was
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. I, LEBBEUS L. VAIL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County ORANGE COUNTY, } of Orange, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Horace W. Elliott before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a
Judge of Orange Com. Pleas in, and for said county : and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge
and verily believe that the signature to the said Affidavit & Affidavit is genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of
the said County, the 20 th day of August
1842
Lebbeus L. Vail, Clerk

State of New York Orange County
Be it remembered that on the 12 th day of December 1838 before me came Lawrence Korthright who upon his oath declares that in July 1776 he enlisted in a company of volunteers commanded by Capt John Woods in Col. Nichols Regiment of Infantry That they underwent in Goshen That shortly after his enlistment he marched with his company to New Windsor in said county from thence to Fort Montgomery where the company drew provision From thence they marched down on the east side of the Hudson River below a British man of war & then crossed over & marched down the river to Kingsbridge at which place they joined other troops This deponent remained with his company until late in the fall engaged in throwing up breast works & fortifications. They then marched to White Plains & the company even partially engaged in the battle. Genl McDougall had the command of the Americans Deponents company remained two or three weeks after the battle & then marched to Peekskill with a number of other companies of five months men & remained there in barracks until they were discharged which was near new years day & this deponent further states that he was well acquainted with John Jackson who was a private in the same company & knows that he was in the service & served at the same time & for the same term of service as this deponent I do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original written before me & I further certify That the above named Korthright is a reputable witness H W Elliott Jdg of Orange Co. N.Y.

R.W.
Smithtown N.Y. Mar. 1st 1928.
Bureau of Pensions -
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly tell me if you have any informa- tion about the following soldiers who fought in the Revolution from Queens Co. Long Island N.Y.:-
John & Samuel Jackson - 3rd Regt. - Orange Co. Militia (Col. Allison) John was born -? - wife Keziah Mott Samuel. " .. 1710 died 1781 wife Mary Townsend -

Thomas Jackson born 1754 died 1842 wife Elizabeth Jackson Jackson. Lieut - with Lord Stirling -
All from Queens Co - L.I. -
Very anxious to get this information and will appreciate a reply.
Yours truly -
(Miss.) Ethalinda Jackson Smithtown Branch -
L.I. N.Y.

Vallejo, Calif. Jan. 22, 1907
Pension Office, Washington D. C.
I wrote you yesterday asking if John Jackson of Orange Co. New York was ever on the pension list, and I neglected to state that he fought in the Revolution. I am sorry I was so careless, for I am anxious to find out about him as soon as possible.
Respectfully
Miriam Deming Vallejo, California
BX 121.

Thomas F Jackson Son of Ellena Jackson applicants under act of 1838
Joseph Ellis agent Bloomsburgh Sullivan County N.Y.

Bloomingburgh November 27th 1847
Dear Sir
Elliner Jackson deceased a Late Resident of Orange County & State of New York applied for a pension under the act of 1838 for her husbands Service the late John Jackson and that the said Elliner Jackson has died since she made her declaration and left surviving her her son Thomas J. Jackson and that he the said Thomas J. Jackson has made an application under the aforesaid act for the pension that was due his mother at the time of her death I have been called upon by the aforesaid Thomas J. Jackson to write to you on the subject and to ascertain what further evidence is required to establish his claim to a pension he stated to me that H Elliot was agent for him and I have seen Mr Elliot and he informs me that he believes that he received a report from your department but he does not recollect but little about it & that he has made a search for it but cannot find it
by sending me a report you will confer a great favor on me and others concerned
Yours with Respect Joseph Ellis
J. L. Edwards Esq.

State of New York Orange County ss
On the 17th of March 1822 before me came David Stevens of Warwick in the said County aged eighty seven years who by me being duly sworn doth depose & say that he was well acquainted with John Jack- son during the Revolutionary war that he knew him to be then in the service at least one week at Minisink fort in which year he is unable to state but about at the same time James Fort of Warwick was out with the said Jackson & his de- fendant
David Stevens
Sworn & subscribed this day to your above written & further certify that David Stevens is a credible witness
H. B. Elliott J.P.

House of Representatives Washington 23 Augt 1842
Sir
I herewith send you the Declaration and other proofs of Mrs Eleanor Jackson who applies for a pension under the act of 1836, to which I solicit your early attention.
Yours Respectfully D. L. Hudson
Col. J. S. Edwards Court of Pensions

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th day of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  1780 Oct 30 11761 John Jackson pr 9 6 8 
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, February 6 1841. }
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. — 3 — now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
 First—under Capt. Thomas M c Kinstry in Col. William Malcom's Regiment.  Second, " " " " " "  Third, " " " " " "  Fourth, " " " " " "  Fifth, " " " " " "  Sixth, " " " " " "  Seventh, " " " " " "  Eighth, " " " " " " 
M c Kinstry Dep. Comptroller