Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7870, for Samuel Jayne, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Jayne, Samuel Eleanor
H. 7870
B.L.Wt. 26010-160-55
CONTENTS

4693
New York, Albany
Eleanor Jayne, widow of Samuel Jayne NY
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of — 28 — dollars — 33 — cents per annum, to commence on the 3d April  February , 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 3 day of Nov. 1852, and sent to
C. W. Bennett, Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 76 Vol. A.
Rep?
16328 mar 55

Act March 3/55 15.33 D. 20/55
Clean or I agree N o of Samuel D r Pris
Dis 26/10 of May 17-
to N.Y. Rocks N. 7/10/55
ad: 1600 @ May 14/56 B. M. R.
C. H. Bennett Present
Stid G. B. Bennett from 25/55, July 53 - no 4693
Vol. I. page 5.

(20.527) New York
Samuel Jayne
of Yates Co in the State of N York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Wetfall of the Regt — commanded by Col. Weischfeldt — in the N. York — line for 8 Mo. 15 d.
$26.66 1.66 $28.33
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 28 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Sep. 1833 — and Dutty McEage Beuth
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 33 $708.83 Semi-ant. allowance ending A.M. 34 14 " 66 $85.49
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { dated June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by G. C. Stiles Clerk, Book E Vol. 4 Page 63 .

State of New York § 81. On this fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four personally appeared before the Court of said County known as the Yates County Court held in and for the said county, in Open Court, Mrs. Eleanor Jayne a resident of Benton in the County and State aforesaid, aged seventy eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the law of the United States, passed the 3rd of February 1853, granting Pensions to the widows of persons who were in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Samuel Jayne, now deceased, who was a Private of the New York State Troops, in the said war and a Pensioner of the United States under Act of the 7th June 1832, upon the Roll at the Albany agency, at the rate of $23. 33 per annum, as will appear by his original certificate herewith. She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Jayne on the 27th day of November eighteen hundred and two. (Nov. 27, 1802.) that her said husband died on the eleventh day of April eighteen hundred and fifty three that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. That there is no public record of her marriage, that there is a private record of her marriage, which is imperfect which is herewith annexed, and she further declares that she is now a widow. Sworn to and subscribed, in Open Court, on the day and year first above written before me the Judge of said Court. Note The words "four" interlined and "seventy" crossed out "eighty" interlined. John S. Lewis Jr. Yates County Judge. Witness present John S. Lewis Jr. Samuel Jayne Eleanor Jayne her mark
State of New York § 82. On this seventh day of October A.D. 1854 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized to administer oaths, Samuel Jayne a resident of said county, to me well known as a credible witness, and who being by me first duly sworn, on his oath, state that he is acquainted with Mrs. Eleanor Jayne the above named applicant for a pension - that he has known her for at least forty years last past that he has examined her family record. That he believes the same to be genuine. That it is contained in a book purporting to be the Holy Bible and printed in the year M D C C L X X X I I: and that the said record, as far as relates to the marriage of the said applicant and the soldier or pensioner above named and of his death is a true copy of the same herewith annexed, and which is the whole of said Record. and that he said deponent is not interested in the claim. Subscribed and sworn to, the day and year first above written before me, and I certify that I am in no way interested. Note The word "fourth" crossed out "seventh" interlined before execution. J. V. Van Alen Justice of the Peace. Samuel Jayne
State of New York § 83. On this seventh day of October A.D. 1854 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County - Jesse T. Sage and Anthony Trimmer who are to me well known and who are credible witnesses, and who being by me first duly sworn before me say, that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Eleanor Jayne the above applicant for a Pension, that they have known her for more than forty years last past. That they were acquainted with Samuel Jayne her late husband, having known him for more than forty years previous to his death: that the said Samuel Jayne and Eleanor Jayne lived together as husband and wife and were reputed so to be, that deponents never heard the fact of their marriage disputed or questioned. That the said Samuel Jayne died on the eleventh day of April 1853: and that said Eleanor Jayne has been since that day and still is reputed to be his widow, which deponents believe to be the fact. That she has never married since her said husband's death and is still his widow, and that her said husband was the identical man mentioned as a Pensioner in her declaration above, and that deponents are disinterested. Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year first above written, and I certify that I am not interested herein. J. V. Van Alen Justice of the Peace. Anthony Trimmer
I hereby constitute and appoint Clement M. Bennett in my true and lawful attorney, hereby authorizing him to prosecute this my claim to a pension and to receive the certificate to be issued therefor. Dated this fourth day of October A.D. 1854. Witness present: John S. Lewis Jr. Samuel Jayne Eleanor Jayne her mark
State of New York, County of Yates, § I, the Clerk of the Court of record known as the "Yates County Court" do hereby certify that the Hon. John S. Lewis Jr. before whom the foregoing declaration was made, was at the time of so doing a Judge of said Court duly qualified, and that James V. Van Alen Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits were made, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and sworn, and that the signatures of both are genuine. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this seventh day of October A.D. 1854.
O. Pennoyer Esq. Dep. Clk. Yates Co.

Samuel Jean and aged 40
1828
November 27 th 1802
1802
Samuel born march 3. 1802
Henery born August 31. 1806
William born march 2. 1815

Taken from Holy Bible Printed in Edinburgh by the assigns of Alexander Fleming and his Majesty's printers M DCC LXXII

State of New York County of Yates
ss.
On this Twentieth day of March A. D. 1855, before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Eleanor Jayne aged 80 years, a resident of Benton in the County of Yates and State of New York ; who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel Jayne deceased, who was a  in the company  commanded by Captain  in the regiment  commanded by  in the War with  of the Revolution
That her husband entered the service at  about the  day of  A. D. 19  ; for the term of  and continued in actual service in said War, for the term of  and was honorably discharged at  on the  day of  A. D. 19  ; on account of which service he was pensioned under Act of 7 th June 1832 upon the Albany New York roll at the rate of $28. 33 and as his widow this deponent was placed upon the roll of said Agency under Act of 3 rd February 1855, at the rate of $28. 33 per year.
She further states that she was married to the said Samuel Jayne in the State of New Jersey on the 28 th day of November A. D. 1802; by one Clengymann but don't remember his name; and that her name before her said marriage was Eleanor  VanGile ; that her husband died at Benton on the 11 th day of April A. D. 1853, and that she is still his widow.
And she further states that there is no public record of her marriage—and that there is a private record of her marriage on file with her pension claim, being the only record. That she cannot file herewith his Certificate of discharge for the reason that she has none in her possession . In addition to the above described actual service she claims for  miles from  at which he was enlisted, to  where he was mustered into service, and for  miles, from  at which he was discharged, to  the said place of his enrolment.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the  Bounty Land to which she may be entitled on account of said service, and mileage under the Act passed 3 rd March 1855 . She also declares that she has not received a Warrant for Bounty Land, under this or any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
She hereby appoints C. W. BENNETT , of Washington, D. C. her true and lawful Attorney, with power of substitution, to prosecute this her claim for land, to receive the Certificate or Warrant when issued, and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises.
Witness: Robert Mitchell
14
Eleanor Jayne
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I hereby certify that I know the said deponent Eleanor Jayne and believe her to be as is above stated, and that she is of the age above stated; and further, that I am not interested in this her claim as Attorney or otherwise.
15
Wm Updegraff Justice of the Peace in & for Yates County
State of  County of 
ss.
185
On this 
day of 
A. D.
 , personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized to administer oaths,  a resident of said County, to me well known as a credible witness, and who, being by me first duly sworn, doth on his oath state that he is acquainted with Mrs.  , the above named applicant for Bounty Land—that he has known her for  years last past, that he has examined her family record—that he believes the same to be genuine—that it is contained in a book purporting to be the "  " and printed in the year  ; and that the said record, as far as re-

lates to the marriage of the said applicant and the soldier above named, and of his death, is as follows, which is an exact copy of the same:
and that the said deponent is not interested in the claim.
Subscribed and Sworn to, the day and year first above written, before me, and I certify that I am in no manner interested.
Justice of the Peace.
State of New York } ss. On this 20 th day of March A. D. 1855, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, Mary Hunter and Robert Mitchells who are to me well known, and who are credible witnesses, and who being by me duly sworn, depose and say, that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Eleanor Layne the above applicant for a Bounty Land—that they have known her for Six years last past. That they were acquainted with Samuel Layne her late husband, having known him for Four years previous to his death; that they, the said Samuel Layne and Eleanor Layne lived together as husband and wife, and were reputed so to be, that deponents never heard the fact of their marriage disputed or questioned. That the said Samuel Layne died on the 11 th day of April 1853; and the said Eleanor Layne has been since that day, and still is reputed to be his widow, which deponents believe to be the fact. That she has never married since her said husband's death, and still is his widow, and that her said husband was the identical man mentioned as a soldier in her declaration above, and further, that they were present and saw Eleanor Layne execute the foregoing affidavit by signing the same to the foregoing declaration, and making oath thereto in due form of law, and further, that they, deponents, do reside in the County aforesaid.
Witness, J. M. Gage
Robert Mitchells
Mary Hunter
Sworn to and Subscribed before me, this 20 th day of March A. D. 1855 The names "John" and "William" in said and named "Samuel" and "Robert" intended above before execution of J. M. Gage Justice of the Peace
J. M. Gage Justice of the Peace in & for Yates County
State of New York } ss. County of Yates
I Hereby Certify, that J. M. Gage Esq., before whom the foregoing Affidavits and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signatures thereto are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, for the County aforesaid, this 20 th day of March 1855
C. Martin
Clerk of Yates County
BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF 3 rd March 1835
Claim (No. )
OF
Eleanor Layne
C. W. BENNETT,
ATTORNEY,
H. Corner of 11th street, WASHINGTON, D. C.

from May 1 to 31 6.00 83 - 40 no. 3.00 other accounts 15. 4.18 3/4
Aom d  8 mo. 1502 pr 
M S 86.66 14 16 Bantam 83 100
26 29 6. Janu 1892

State of New York County of Yates
On this fourth day of June in the year of Our Lord 1833 personally appeared an open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting Samuel Jayne a resident of Benton in the County of Yates and State aforesaid aged seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as hereinafter stated—
That in May 1781, he resided at Florida in the County of Orange and State aforesaid and was drafted, on an alarm, and marched to a place called Minisink on the Delaware River, under Captain Richard Bayly and Lieutenant Col. Wisner—That he was out five days—
That in March previous he was drafted and marched to Minisink on the Delaware River, on an alarm, under Capt Lieutenant William Miller and kept guard ten days—
That in April 1782 he enlisted at Florida in the County of Orange and State of New York for eight months in Capt Abraham Wentzall's Company, and Colonel Frederick Wisenfelt's Regiment of New York State troops—That a Major— Dewitt also commanded in the said— Regiment—That they mustered and enrolled at a place called Peenpack near the line between Orange & Ulster Counties—
That they were marched from Peenpack

to Minisink on the Delaware River, and stationed there as a guard to protect the frontier inhabitants from the depredations of the Tories and Indians—
Col. Wisenfelts Regiment was not attached to any Continental troops, and the said Samuel did not know the names of any of the Regular officers— That the Regiment was divided, and stationed in small parties along the lines to protect the inhabitants, and guard the frontier
That he served faithfully the eight months for which he enlisted, and was discharged between Christmas and New Years in the December following his enlistment— That previous to being discharged the Company assembled at the House of Capt Westfall in Peenpack where the Roll was called and the Company discharged by Major Delvitt— That no written discharge was given to the soldiers,
They were told that their time of service had expired and they could return home—
And the said Samuel Jayne further declares that he was born in Florida in the County of Orange State of New York in the year 1753— That he has a record of his age in his Bible, bequeathed to him by his Father, and now in his possession— That he lived at Florida, when first called into the service, and after the Revolutionary war, in the year 1803 removed to the town of Vernon in the County of Ontario and State of New York Now Newton Yates Co— where he has resided ever since, and still continues to reside — That he is known to

the Rev. John Goff - to Capt. Truman - Spencer, and to M c and George Esq r . Post Master at Poulton Yates Co. N York, who can - testify to his character for truth and veracity - and of their belief of his - services as a soldier of the Revolution
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Guys Sherman Clark, Samuel Jayne of Yates County
We John Goff a clergyman residing in the town of Poulton, County of Yates, & State of New York, and Truman Spencer residing in the same place, hereby - certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Jayne who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the Neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - John Goff
Guys Sherman Clark, Truman Spencer of Yates County

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states - And the Court further certify that it appears to them that John Goff who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in Denton Yates County N. York, and that Truman Spencer who has also signed the same, is a resident of the same place, and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I George Shearman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Samuel Jayne for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this (4 th ) for th day of June in the year of our Lord 1833
George Shearman Clerk of Yates County - 3

State of New York } Tompkins County } ss
Joseph Rogers of the town of Enfield in the County of Tompkins and State of New York, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he was sixty nine years old on the 27 th day of January last past, according to his best information and belief. That he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war - That he enlisted into the service of the United States at Wallkill in the County of Orange in the State of New York, towards the last of April in the year 1782 - for the term of Eight Months, under Captain Abraham Westfall in a regiment commanded by Colonel Frederick Wis eff elt. in the New York State Troops, as he supposes. The Company met on the first of May 1782 - at a place called Pimpach, near Minisink in the said County of Orange. Immediately after the Company came together, he this deponent became acquainted with Samuel Jayne, who was at that time a soldier in the same Company with this deponent, under Captain Abraham Westfall - That he was well acquainted with the said Jayne during the said term of Eight months service. They both served together and were discharged at the same time which was after Christmas and before the Newyear following the time of enlisting - He this deponent resided in the town of Wallkill aforesaid at the time he enlisted, and he understood that the place of residence of the said Samuel Jayne was a small place called Florida in the Town of Warwick in the said County of Orange - They were discharged at the said place called Pimpach, which was the place where Captain Westfall resided - There were two lieutenants in Captain Westfall's Company, one by the name of Charles Stewart, and one by the name of Aldert Rose - They were stationed at Pimpach and in that vicinity for the purpose of guarding the frontiers against the depredations of the Indians -

And this deponent further says that he has this day seen the said Samuel Layne and knows him to be the same Samuel Layne who served with him this deponent in the said Eight months service
Sworn & subscribed this 27 th day of February 1833 before me
Joseph Rogers
Cyrus Beers Com d of Dads etc
I certify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Rogers who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavits and that he is a respectable man and entitled to credit
Cyrus Beers Com d of Dads etc
State of New York Tompkins County } Clerks office }
I Samuel Love clerk of said county do certify that Cyrus Beers before whom the foregoing affidavits purport to have been sworn to and also by whom the foregoing Certificate was given, was at the date of the same a Commissioner of Dads of said County duly authorized by law to take the same and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and merely believe that his name subscribed to said affidavits and to the said Certificate is genuine. I further certify that I am acquainted with the above named Joseph Rogers and that he is a person of credibility and that his statement is entitled to credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal at Ithaca February 27. 1833
Samuel Love clk

State of New York } County of Orange } Martin Geykendall of the town of DeWitt in the County of Orange aforesaid being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is aged Sixty Nine years on the eighteenth day of February last, that he was well acquainted with Samuel Sayne (now of the Township of Benton in the County of Yates and State aforesaid) in the year 1782 that said Samuel Sayne was in the service of the United States during the Summer season of that year. That said Samuel Sayne entered said service as near as this deponent now recollects about the first of April 1782 as a private Soldier in Capt. Abraham Westfall's company in the Regiment commanded by Col. Frederick Wiesenvelt in the Troops of the State of New York, commonly called nine months men, this deponent served in the same Company with said Samuel Sayne, they were enlisted as this deponent believes and as near as he can recollect for the term of Nine months. They were discharged in the latter part of December in the same year this deponent knows that said Samuel Sayne served and remained in such service during the whole time for which he was enlisted. The service consisted in guarding the frontiers in the Counties of Orange and Ulster in said State of New York against the hostile Indians and Tories they were discharged at the house of Capt. Abraham Westfall at a place called Peenpack in said County of Orange (then the County of Ulster) and this deponent further saith that the said Samuel Sayne now here and at whose request this deponent makes this deposition is the same person with whom this deponent served as aforesaid as this deponent verily believes
Subscribed & sworn to this
Martin Geykendall
9 th day of March 1833 before me
Cornelius Geykendall Justice of the peace
I certify. That I am personally acquainted with Martin Geykendall the above deponent. That he is of good repute and is entitled to credit dated March 9 th 1833
C. Geykendall

State of New York Cayuga County ss
I, Michael S. Myers Clerk of said county do certify that Cornelius Caywood Esq before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, and by whom the within for certificate purports to have been signed, was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County. And that I am acquainted with his hand writing and easily believe his name subscribed to said affidavit and certificate to be his own proper hand writing and signature. Witness my Seal of Office, and name here subscribed. This Ninth day of March A.D. 1833.
M. S. Myers Clerk

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7870
Eleanor Gayne
Wid
Samuel Gayne
But Rev War
Act: July 3 1863
Index:—Vol. A , Page 371
[Arrangement of 1870.]

n.
26,090
3 Geo. Henry

Eleanor Jayne widow of Samuel NY
Adm d 3 Feby 1833
Sm d 475 8/100 $28.33
Her comm n from
11 April 1853
When he Died,
sent to
E. W. Bennett Esq Present

Brief in the case of Eleanor Jayne widow of Samuel County and State of New York act 3 rd Feb y 1853
Claim, ("original," for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the Act of June 7/1832 at $28 33 a year. (Pension shown in his papers) Necessary proof in her case: Marriage, identity widowhood, which facts are established by Samuel Jayne, Joseph Hays & Anthony (If for increase) Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? Disms, all shown to be credible witnesses,
Name and residence of Agent Lewis Bennet Atty Present
Thornton Kiplitz Examining Clerk.

No 5188 Eleanor Jayne widow of Samuel N.Y.
Feby 3/1853

4 m 53
Pen. Off. Octo 27 1854
Sir
Saml. Jayne. NY Roll. act 1832, p 28 33 a year. Please state to what time p?
Very Respectfully
R. J. Atchison Esq their auditor
J. Cole Chg blk Pen Off Triplet
He has been paid to 4 March 1853.
Sam l J. Birds acting Auditor

C. W. Bennett.
Present.
May 10. 1856.
Asks for re-examination of Susp d claim No. 15,328
of Eleanor Payne.
Land Act 1855.

Washington May 10. 1836.
Sir,
I would respectfully request that a re-examination of the suspended claim of Eleanor widow of Samuel Jayne, No 15,328 for land under Act of 1835, may be had under the 2 d . section of the act passed amending the said act of 1835.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Servt B. M. Bennett,

Washington
Oct. 25, 1854.
Hon. L. P. Waldo. Q Committee of Pensions. Sir.
I have the honor
To enclose herewith the declaration of Eleanor Jayne widow of Samuel Jayne of New York, died, for the benefit of the 2d Section of the Act of Febry. 3. 1853.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
L. W. Bennett