Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,426, for Samuel Tilley, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Tilley Samuel Hannah
N 22,426
CONTENTS

Memorandum Hannah Tilly the widow of Saml Tilly who was a Pen. before & after in the Revolution —
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars 66 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of Dec. 1843 and sent to
Adad Joy Q.M. Comr
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 115

Affidavit of Lucy Atwater

State of New York Dorsetshire County ss 3. On the Twenty fourth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, personally appeared before Augustus C. Marsh of justice of the peace in and for said County Lucy Atwater, aged, fifty seven years, who first being duly sworn according to law, does depose and say that she is a niece of Widow Hannah Dilley, that she distinctly recollects the marriage of Samuel Dilley and Hannah Davis, although young, that she was acquainted with them both from their marriage to the day of his death, and was present at the funeral of the said Samuel Dilley, that he died at the town of Genoa County of Cayuga, and State of New York in the month of March in the year eighteen hundred and thirteen, that she has ever since that time resided near the said Hannah Dilley and knows, that she has remained, and is the Widow of the aforesaid Samuel Dilley. And further that during the life time of the said Samuel Dilley she has often heard him converse with her uncle Samuel Davis now deceased, and has heard them both relate their perils and hardships during the Revolutionary War and has often heard them both say that they were messmates together in the War, and that they both served to the end of the War and were discharged, and that she has heard the said Samuel Dilley reuse his discharge, and has heard him and her uncle say that he served seven years, and that he was in the Battle of Brinker Hill at the taking of Burgoyne, and was under Genl Sullivan in his Expedition West, that from repeated Conversations between her uncle & the said Samuel Dilley, and also from what she has frequently heard her uncle say since the death of the said Dilley, she has no doubt of his being in the Revolutionary War and serving as a Sergeant, and was honorably discharged for, she has seen his discharge and heard him read it, that this document removed from Massachu- setts into the town of Genoa New York in the year, eighteen hundred three and that the aforesaid

Samuel Tilly and his family removed into the same town in the year eighteen hundred and four that she has always been acquainted with her Aunt Hannah Tilly and was with her until Samuel Tilly's death. and which according to the best of her knowledge and belief she believes to be true. and further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed on the _____ day and year above written before me Lucy Estlin Me Augustus C Marsh justice of the peace
State of New York Tompkins County I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Lucy Estlin above named and know she is a person of strict truth & veracity and whose character is unimpeachable. Groton August 24 th 1838. A C. Marsh justice
State of New York Tompkins County I hereby certify that Augustus C. Marsh before me the above cap re ssed person to him known to be the person described in and who executed the above certificate and that the facts therein stated were true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. Subscribed before me this _____ day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight and of the Independence of the United States the sixteenth. A. C. Marsh Notary Public The 25 th day of August 1838. W. P. Huntington Clerk

Hannah Tilly 1892 Resuscitation
964
Admixture
Superior 5 months
Corpus 1 — do
Parvula 18 — do
2 years
A. C. Marsh Esq.
Yotm
New York

State of New York Tompkins County
On this twenty third day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before Samuel H. Dean Esq n one of the judges of the County Courts of the said County of Tompkins Hannah Dilley of the Town of Groton in the County of Tompkins aged seventy one years and 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 Samuel Dilley deceased (who was a sergeant in the Revolutionary War. That he enlisted in the Town of Barry County of Worcester State of Massachusetts she cannot tell under what officers or the names of any of them he served. Except that he was at the Battle of Saratoga at the taking of Burgoyne and was under Gen Sullivan in his Expedition against the Indians through the western part of the State of New York. That he enlisted first for three years and after that some time (whether before the three years expired or not does not know) for during the know) for during the War. That he served to the close of the War and was honorably discharged the claimant has frequently seen his discharge but cannot now find it. She has no documentary evidence in support of her claim nor does she know nor can she learn of any person now living that knew him the said Samuel Dilley during the Revolutionary War. She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Dilley on the seventh day of September in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six at the Town of Lee County of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts by the Rev Mr Munson. That her husband the aforesaid Samuel Dilley died on the thirteenth day of March in the year eighteen hundred and thirteen at the Town of Seneca County of Cayuga and State of New York. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four by at the time above stated that she has remained the widow of the said Samuel Dilley ever since his death and is now as will appear from the affidavits of other persons herunto annexed and also as to his death

(which will all appear from the testimony hereto annexed
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before
Hannah Tiley
Me Samuel H. Dean A Judge of the County Courts of Tompkins Co
State of New York } Tompkins County } ss. Samuel H. Dean a Judge of the County Courts of said County do hereby certify that the above named Hannah Tiley by reason of bodily infirmity is unable personally to attend the Court of Record of said County for the purpose of making her declaration to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by Congress by the act of July 7 th 1838 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Ithaca in said County on the 23 rd day of August 1838
Samuel H. Dean a Judge &c.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, }
E. WAIT T. HUNTINGTON , Clerk of the County of Tompkins, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Samuel H. Dean 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 Judge of County Courts in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And fur- ther, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge 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 25 th day of August 1838
E. Wait T. Huntington CLERK.

Affidavit of Doot Kingsothers
Dept. State

Ledyard Cayuga County N York August 26 th A 1838
This certifies that I was acquainted with Samuel Tilley during the last seven or eight years of his life, I moved into this town in the month of Sept r 1805 Soon after my arrival here I was called by Mr Tilley to visit his wife Hannah Tilley who yet lives and remains his widow, From that time to the time of his death I was their family Physician they had much sickness in the family and I attended on the said Samuel Tilley in his last sickness with which he died in the month of March A 1813 My first acquaintance with Mr Tilley and during the remainder of his life was familiar, he frequently worked for me and at times staid all night In the evenings and at other times his conversation would run on the revolution and in reciting anecdotes of the army and Soldiers, One I recollect he said he was in Gen. Sullivans Army when they scouted the indian in the western part of New York and Part of Pennsylvania - That when the army came to the head of Cayuga Lake they divided and part marched down on the west side and the other on the east side of the Lake, that he was with the party that came down the east side, cut down the indian orchards and destroyed their crops After fording the outlet of the Lake they came to a wigwam that appeared to have been deserted in surprise the same kettle was over the fire boiling In this wigwam they found a white child an infant which was taken on pack horses and carried round with the army down the Chemung and up the Chemungo where they found the mother of the child from whom it had been stolen about three months. Many circumstances he used to relate with so much precision and perspicuity that his simple relations were evidence to me that he had in truth been a soldier enlisted in the service of the United States in the revolution.
Subscribed and sworn
Consider King M. D
Before me this 29 day of August 1838 Lewis Pease Justice of the Peace

Genoa: Cayuga County, State of New York - September 4, 1838.
This certifies that I was acquainted with Samuel Tilley deceased for more than three years next preceding his death; that I am knowing to the fact of his death, and that I officiated as Clergyman at his funeral the 4 th day of March 1813. That the said Samuel Tilley was a man of truth and veracity, and sustained a good moral character; and from what he has repeatedly told me concerning the occurrences of the war of the revolution I have no doubt of his having been a regular soldier in the army during that war. I am also well acquainted with Hannah Tilley who yet lives and remains the widow of the aforesaid Samuel Tilley deceased.
Seth Smith
Subscribed and sworn before me this 4 th day of September 1838.
Stephen Tappan Justice of the Peace.
I hereby certify that soon after the close of the American revolutionary war, there came a young man into the town of Lee, Mass. by the name of Samuel Tilley, who professed to have been a regular enlisted soldier during said war, and that he had held the office of sergeant, and as such had received a regular discharge at the close of said war. I recollect of seeing him when wearing his military uniform coat, which I then believed and still believe, he had worn in the United States' Army.
That I well remember that the said Samuel Tilley was employed by the militia officers in the said town of Lee, on training days to exercise and discipline their company, on account of his knowledge and experience in military affairs.
That after the said Samuel Tilley had resided in Lee a few years, he was married to Hannah Davis. That I was acquainted with the said Tilley and his wife in, in Lee, for several years after they were married. That I was afterwards acquainted with the said Tilley and his wife in the town now called Genoa in the County of Cayuga and State of New York. That I visited the

said Samuel Tilley in his last sickness, but a few days before his death, which occurred in the month of March in the year 1813, and attended his funeral. That the said Samuel Tilley was a man of truth and good moral character. That he had faithfully served his country as a soldier and a sergeant, in the revolutionary war, as he professed to have done, was never questioned or doubted, by any of his acquaintances, to my knowledge. That I am still acquainted with Hannah Tilley the widow of the said Samuel Tilley deceased, and that she has remained his widow to the present time.
Dated Genoa Cay. Co. N.Y. September 4 th 1830.
Wm. Bradley
Sworn and subscribed
before me this 4 th day
of September 1830.
Stephen Lependon Justice of the peace
This may certify, that I was acquainted with Samuel Tilley, in the town of Lee Mass. soon after the close of the revolutionary war. That it was generally believed, in said town of Lee, that the said Samuel Tilley had served as a regular enlisted soldier during said war, and that he had held the office of a sergeant and as such had received a regular discharge at the close of said war, as he professed to have done.
That I remember of seeing the said Samuel Tilley in his military dress. That I also well remember that the said Samuel Tilley was employed by the militia officers in said town of Lee, on their days of training, to exercise and discipline their company. That after the said Samuel Tilley had been in Lee a few years he was married to Hannah Davis. That the said Samuel Tilley was a man of good moral character.
That since the year 1816. I have been acquainted with Hannah Tilley the widow of the said Samuel Tilley deceased, and that she has remained his widow to this date.
Dated Genoa Cayuga County, New York, Sept. 4 th 1830.
Sworn and subscribed before me
Levi Bradley
this 4 th day of September 1830.
Stephen Lependon Justice of the peace

State of New York Cayuga County ss. I hereby certify that Lewis Dean and Stephen Dependent were on the dates of the foregoing affidavits respectively Justices of the peace in and for said county duly qualified. and that the foregoing signatures pur- porting to be theirs are genuine my hand and official seal this tenth day of September 1888
Geo M. Merrill Dep. Clerk
Affidavit of Over King's mother

Hannah Tilley Purp. N. York
Law 1844
old case of mine from
Brad Joy

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302 795- 234
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240 60 20 320 26 346
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133.33 73.00 206.33
133.33 73.00 206.33

2842 Hannah Tilly N.Y.
$8866
Ames J. E. W. David Seneca N.Y.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838.
State of New York } p County of Cayuga } On this 10 th day of July - 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said County Hannah Tilly a resident of the town of Genoa - - in said County & state, aged 75. years who being 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 3 d March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Samuel Tilly who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, & who was a pensioner of the United States, That he served in Capt. Company
That she is the identical person & widow to whom was granted a five years pension as the widow of the aforesaid Samuel Tilly under the Act of Con- gress of the 7 th July 1838 at the rate of eighty eight dollars & sixty six cts per annum, she further declares that she is still a widow
Subscribed & sworn before me, this 10 th day of July - 1843
Hannah Tilly
Stephen Fendler Justice Peace.
I Certify that the above named Hannah Tilly is a respectable person & entitled to full credit -
Stephen Fendler Justice Peace

State of New York,
County of Cayuga ss. Personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in & for said County Darius Adams of Genoa, in said County & on being duly sworn according to law deponeth & saith that widow Hannah Lilly within named who is making application for a pension, is the identical person & widow, to whom a five years pension was granted under the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 at the rate of Eighty eight dollars & Sixty Six Cts per Annum, that this deponent was her agent in procuring the five years pension, & that the said Hannah Lilly is the widow of Samuel Lilly & that she has not inter- married, but remains his widow, this deponent is personally acquainted with the said Hannah Lilly & is acquainted with all the facts above set forth - Subscribed & sworn before me, this 10 th day of July 1843 { Darius Adams Stephen T. Sprague Justice Peace.
I certify that the above named Darius Adams is a respectable man, a Gentleman of high standing, of high moral character, & is fully to be believed
Stephen T. Sprague Justice Peace.
State of New York,
County of Cayuga ss. Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Goodyear Atwater of Genoa in said county who being duly sworn according to law deponeth & saith that he is personally acquainted with widow Hannah Lilly within named who is applying for a pension and is knowing to her being the identical person & widow of Samuel Lilly to whom was granted a five years pension under the law of July 7th 1838, and that she has not inter- married, but remains the widow of the aforesaid.

I am not Tilly, this deponent being a neighbor is well acquainted with all of the facts as here set forth & that subscribed & sworn before me, she drew a pension of eighty eight dollars & sixty six ct. this 11 th day of July. 1843 (Pr. annum for the five years) Stephen Sprague Justice Peace. Goodyear Atwater
I Certify that the above named Goodyear Atwater is a respectable person, entitled to full credit in the deposition above subscribed by him Stephen Sprague Justice Peace.

New-York State, } ss. Cayuga County. }
I, WILLIAM RICHARDSON, Clerk of said County, certify that Stephen Dependew — Esq. was, on the 10 th day of July 1843 a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified: And that I know his hand writing, and believe the signature on the annexed instrument, purporting to be his, to be genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County, and set my hand this 24 th day of July — 1843. W. Richardson Clk
William Richardson Clk

Hon. J. S. Edwards Sir
I enclose you the Declaration and other papers of Widow Hannah Tilly, claiming the benefits of the Law of July 7 th 1838. It is believed by her & friends that his name will be found at the War. Department. Which will shew his services longer than the muster rolls at Boston do. as they all are quite confident that he served to the end of the war. although to be sure it is only from recollection of what they have heard him say while living. We cannot learn of any person living that knew him during the war. The certificate from the Secretary of Massachusetts proves his services sufficient I suppose to entitle her to a full pension of a private but not of a sergeant and it is supposed that he served as a sergeant long enough to give her a full pension at sergeants wages. I suppose if there is evidence of his services at the War Department she can have the benefit of it. Presuming upon an answer to her claim as soon as may be. I subscribe myself respectfully Yours & c.
A. C. Marsh
Groton Twp Co N. York Sept 18 th 1838

Rev WIDOW, &c.
No. 22426 Hannah Tilly widow of Samuel Tilly Sergt Rev War
Act March 31 48 Index: Vol. M , Page 276
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Certificate of Samuel Dilly's Services

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 30 th 1838.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that Samuel Kelly of Barre, served in Captain Read's Company Colonel Brooks Regiment from March 13 th 1777 to Decem r 31 st 1780 — Forty five months and eighteen days — Viz — 39 months 18 days as private at 40/ per month = 1 do " corporal " 44/ do 5 do " Sergeant " 60/ do 45 months 18 days
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John P. Brighton Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Affidavit of Sarah Willoughby

State of New York } Tompkins County } On the Thirteenth day of September One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before Augustus C. March Esquire a Justice of the peace in and for said County Sarah Milloughby a resident of Groton Tompkins County New York aged seventy years and upwards. Who first being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that she is well acquainted with the widow Hannah Tilley and was acquainted with Samuel Tilley in his lifetime. That she was present at the marriage of the aforesaid Samuel Tilley and Hannah Davis. That they were married in the town of Lee Berkshire Massachusetts on the seventh day of September in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty six by the Rev M c Ammon and that this deponent was present & saw them married and that she has been acquainted with the said Hannah Tilley since the death of Samuel Tilley and knows that she has remained and is the widow of the aforesaid Samuel Tilley Subscribed and sworn the day & year } Sarah Milloughby first above written before me } Augustus C. March Justice of the peace }
State of New York } I hereby certify that I am personally Tompkins County } well acquainted with the above affiant Sarah Milloughby and know that she is a person of strict integrity and truth and whose character for truth and veracity is unquestionable Groton Sept 13 th 1838 - A. C. March Justice 

State of New York Tompkins County, ss. I, M c L. Huntington Clerk of said County do Certify that Augustus C. Marsh whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate and before whom the within Affidavit was taken was at the date thereof a Master of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Master and truly believe that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
Witness My hand & Seal of Office at Ithaca the 17 th day of September 1838
M c L. Huntington Clerk p. J. B. Smith Dep Clerk

Albany 964
Hannah Tilley widow of Samuel Tilley
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 13 th March 1813 of Ulster Co. in the State of N. York who was a Pr. Corp t & Sgt. in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for 18 months Pr. _____ 60.00 " " 1 " Capt. _____ 3.66 " " 5 " high _____ 25.00 $88.66
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany as the rate of 88 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10. day of Nov. 1838 and sent to A. L. Marsh, Groton, N. Y.
Arrears to the 14th of Sep r 38. 221.66 2 / 3 Semi-annual allowance ending 1 st Nov r 39. 44.33 1 / 3
$266.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk Book A. Vol. 2 Page 106