Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25185, for William Swan, New York

SERVICE
Continental New York.
Swan, William Sarah
NUMBER _____
No. 25185.
CONTENTS

Reported Feb 7 1849
William Swan Sarah Swan widow of William Swan who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Matross
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Feb 7 1849 and sent to
Thos. E. M c Cloud Warwick
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3. 1848. Page 187 Vol. 4

208356
Sarah Swan N.Y.
act 7. July 38
on rolls.
(add. Moody - 6.5 carb.)
Adm.
Zym Matrop
100 $
No deduction
Grant
Hm. J. G. Clinton H. R.

State of New York } ss
Orange County } On this 14th July 1842 Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Orange and State aforesaid Sarah Swan a resident of the town of Warwick County and State aforesaid aged Seventy Eight years on the 22 d of October last. 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 July 7 1838. That She is the widow of William Swan who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution that as She has been informed and believes to be true Her Husband the said William Swan was out with the militia in 1776 and in 1777 he enlisted in a Company of Artil- -ery commanded by Captain Woody for three years in Col. Lamb's Regiment and that the said William Swan was taken prisoner at the Battle of Fort Montgomery and held a prisoner about Eleven Months and after he got clear he went back into Captain Woody Company and served out his three years that he enlisted for. he then entered the service for three months in the militia and served those months and also done two or three other small tours of service but is un- -able to give the Captain's names
She further declares on her oath that She has frequently heard her

her husband the Said William Swan. in his life time Spake of his Services as Set forth in the foregoing declaration par- ticularly his Service in Capt Moody Company. and his being a prisoner and the manner he was treated while a prisoner. She further declares that She was married on the 13 th day of June 1785 by the Rev Amzi Lewis then the presbyterian Pastor of the Church in the Village of Plonilla in the County of Orange and State aforesaid. She further declares that her husband the Said William Swan died on the 19 th day of May 1829 and that She has remained a Widow ever since the death of her husband the Said William Swan. That She has no documentary evidence in her possession of her Said husband Services and must rely upon the records and such other evidence as She may be able to find and that her name before marriage was Sarah Old- field - and that the marriage did not take place previous to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place prior to the first of January 1794 viz at the time above stated
She further declares on her oath that a short time previous to the death of Captain Moody Captain Moody sent word to her husband the Said William Swan that he would see that her husband the Said William Swan should get his Land. Sworn to and Subscribed Sarah her Swan mark

before me by making her mark the day and year Above mentioned Miles Hughes one of the Judges of Orange County Courts
I the said Judge upon a personal examination do certify that Sarah Swan who made Oath to and subscribed the foregoing declaration is unable to attend the County Court on account of old age and bodily infirmity. I also certify that the word. Three, that appears to be blotted in 20 line from the beginning is intended for Three, before the word years. Miles Hughes Judge
State of New York, Orange County } ss On this 14th day of July 1842 Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for Orange County Albert Durand a resident of the town of Warwick County and State aforesaid aged Thirty Eight Years who being duly sworn according to law says on his Oath that he is well acquainted with the within named Sarah Swan who subscri- bed and was sworn to the foregoing declaration and was also well acquainted with the within named William Swan the late husband of the said

Sarah Swan and that the said William Swan died on the 19 th day of May 1829 and further says on his oath that the said Sarah Swan has remained a widow ever since the death of her late husband the said William Swan Sworn to and subscribed the day first above mentioned
Albert Durland Miles Hughes one of the Judges of Prange County Court
I the said Judge do certify that I am acquainted with the above named Albert Durland and that his affida- vit is entitled to full credit and belief Miles Hughes Judge

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 Miles Hughes ————— before whom the foregoing affidavits ————— was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a Judge of Orange Common 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 Affidavits & Certificates is genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of
the said County, the 21 st day of July
184 2 .
Lebbeus L. Vail Clerk
By S. S. Lockwood Deputy Clerk of Orange County

State of New York Orange County } ss Personally Appearance before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for Orange County John Swan a resident of the town of Warwick County and State aforesaid Aged Fifty Six Years on 6th day of May 1842 who Being duly sworn according to law Says on his oath that he is the Oldest Child of William Swan and Sarah Swan and that the following is a true Copy of my Age or Birth taken from my Family Bible Family Record
Births
John Swan was Born 6th May 1786
Then follows the record of the Birth of my Wife and Children. None in Number He further Says on his Oath that he has fre- quently heard his Father the Said William Swan in his life time Speak of Enlisting under Capt. Moody in the Artillery and of his Being in the Battle at Fort Montgomery and of his Being taken prisoner at Said Battle of his being a prisoner Eleven Months and the manner that he was treated while a prisoner and of his being confined in the Purgan House while a prisoner He further Says on his Oath that in the life time of his Father this deponent Spoke to his Father the Said William Swan about applying for a Pension and that this deponents Fa- ther replied that he was able to live without it and that he considered it would be a disgrace to him to apply He further Says that his Mother the Said Sarah Swan is now an Applicant for a Pension under the Law of 1838 Given to and Subscribed John Swan

before me this 20 th day of July 1842.
John G. Justice of the peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with John Swan who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that his word or oath is entitled to full credit and belief. I also certify that in writing the foregoing affidavit that in giving the date of his birth it was wrote 1886 through mistake and that the figure 8, was blotted and the figure 7, made over it which is intended for 1786 which was erased and interlined or wrote over before executed
John G. Justice of the peace

State of New York Orange County ss. Personally Appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for Orange County Jesse Oldfield a resident of the town of Warwick County and State aforesaid Aged Sixty nine years on the 15 th day of August last who being duly Sworn according to Law Says on his Oath that he is well acquainted with Sarah Swan who subscribed the foregoing declaration and was also well acquainted with William Swan the late Husband of Sarah Swan in his life time this deponent well rem- -embers of hearing William Swan in his life time and directly after the war speak of his being a prisoner taken at the Battle of Fort Montgomery and of his Bad treatment while a prisoner and also heard him speak of the Captain's name that he enlisted under that his name was Moody. He further remem- -bered well the time that William Swan and Sarah Swan was married that it was in the year 1785 in the month of June The reason why this deponent recollects that it was in 1785 that they were marri- -ed that this deponent's Mother died in October following. He further says on oath his that William Swan and Sarah Swan lived together as man and wife and were raised as such and reared a large and respectable family of Children Jesse Oldfield
Sworn to and Subscribed

before me this 20th day of July 1842 John G. Justice of the peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Jesse Oldfield who subscri- bed and was sworn to the foregoing Affidavit and that he is entitled to full credit and belief. I also certify that the words (he, and with), in the eighth line from the beginning and the word (remember), in the twentieth line which appears to be blotted is intended for (remember, and the word (both), and the word (was, was interlined. Blotted and wrote over before executing John G. Justice of the peace

State of New York Orange County ss I Charles Cummings present Minister of the Presbyterian Church of the Village of Florida town of Warwick County and State aforesaid On oath do depose and say that there is no record of marriages solemnized by the late Amos Lewis formerly pastor of this church belonging to this church either do I know of any Charles Cummings sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of July 1842 John Fly. Justice of the peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that the word (Pastor) was erased and the word Minister, inserted before executed John Fly. Justice of the peace —

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 John Sly ————— 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 21 st day of July
184 2 .
Lebbeus L. Vail Clerk By S. S. Lockwood, Deputy Clerk of Orange County

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. W. 25185.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
December 28th, 1896.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of William Swan, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that Sarah, widow of William Swan, made an application for pension on July 14th, 1842, at which time she was 78 years of age and residing at Warwick, N. Y., and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the New York troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of two years; a part of the time he served under Capt. Moody and Col. Lamb. Place of his enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. William Locke Swan,
42 Pearl St., Boston, Mass.

Reported
6720.
N. York
widow of Sarah Juan,
William Juan died who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 19 May 1829 of Orange, in the State of N. York who was a Matross in the Comp y commanded by Captain Moody of the Reg t commanded by Col. Lantz in the N.Y. line for D. Years.
Inscribed on the Roll of N. York City at the rate of 100 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of July 1842 and sent to Hon J. T. Clinton 36 Reps
Arrears to the 4th of March 41 500 Semi-annual allowance ending
500.
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Theo L. Moody Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 103

2852.
New York City
at to Mr A. C. Munroe Feb 17 46
Sarah Swan
Feb 23
widow of Wm Swan who was a Alabam
in the N. York line
for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of Mar 1843. and sent to
M. C. McEwen
Warwick
N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 114

Boston, Dec 2/96
Can your office give me any information in regard to one William Swan who is supposed to have served in the Revolutionary War and to have been a pensioner? He married one Sarah Holden of Boston, Mass. and lived in Hoburn, Mass. from which place (Hoburn) he is supposed to have enlisted.
Your kind attention to the above inquiry will greatly oblige
Yours respectfully Mrs. Locke Swan
#27 Pearl St. Boston, Mass.

S Boston, Dec 24/96 To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Some few days since I wrote your department in regard to the record of one William Swan who is supposed to have been a pensioner of the Revolutionary War. In giving the name of his wife I find I made a mistake which instead of being Sarah Holden should have been given as Lucy Robbins of Boston.
The above mentioned Swan is supposed to have entered the army from Noburn, Mass. or

Some other town in the near vicinity and any information you can give me will be greatfully received
Very truly yours
My Love Swan
#42 Pearl St
Boston Mass

OLD WAR & NAVY DEC 30 1893 FILED
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374 Main St., Lewiston, Me., Nov. 26, '98.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I find in a certain town history that William Swan of Woburn (born in Cambridge, Dec. 4, 1737) was a soldier in the Revolution and a pensioner, and I have reason to think that this is so. Can you give me proof of the fact by any references in the Pension Department?

He was my ancestor and I am anxious to find the facts.
Any expense I will meet.
Yours truly, Miss Mary Abigail Sterns.

Chas 2332 Mr. Care
Free
Hon J L Edwards Commissioner of Pension Washington
26

Warwick NY Sept 23 rd 1848
Sir
Enclosed I hand you the application of Mrs Sarah Swan for a Pension under the act of Congress of Febry 24 th 1848
Very Respectfully Yours
Thos C McQueen
Hon J L Edwards Commr of Pensions

House of Representatives July 25. 1842
Sir
At the request of Mr McEwen I enclose you the papers of Mrs Sarah Swan, applying for a pension under the act of June 7, 1838, for your decision
Yours Respectfully J. A. Hamilton
Col J L Edwards Court of Pension

(State of New York) Orange County ss Be it known that on this 20 th day of Septem 1848 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Orange in said State Sarah Swan a resident of the County of Orange aged about eighty five years who being duly sworn according to law and doth on her oath make the following declar- ation in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 24 th of February 1848 granting pensions to certain widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war that she is the widow of William Swan who was a Soldier and served during the war of the Revolution and that she was a pensioner and drew a pension under the act of 1844 at the rate of $100. per annum under said act Sworn and subscribed before me this 20 th day of September Sarah X Swan 1848 by making her mark mark Abop N. Apell Justice of the Peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am person- ally acquainted with the above named Sarah Swan and that I know her to be in receipt of a Pension at the rate of $100. per annum as stated by her in the above affidavit
Abop N. Apell Justice of the Peace
I the said justice do further certify that the word "as" was interlined and and the word "persons" written over an erasure before execution - Abop N. Apell Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Orange County ss: I, Albert S. Branton Clerk of the County Court in and for said County of Orange, do hereby certify that Alsop T. Aspell, before whom the within declaration was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same a justice of the peace in and for the 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 declaration  certificate & Certificate thereto is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County the 25 th day of September 1848 (the word "declaration" inserted before signing)
A. S. Branton Clerk

State of New York Orange County 3 ss An this 6 th day of July 1843 Personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the peace in and for Orange County Sarah Swan — a resident of the town of Warwick County and State aforesaid, aged Seventy Nine — years who Being duly Sworn accor- ding 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 rd March 1843 Granting Pensions to widows of persons who Served during the Revolutionary war. That She is the widow of William Swan who was a private in the Company of Artillery Commanded by Captain Woody, and that She received one hundred Dollars per Annum under the Pension Act of July 7, 1838. She further declares that She is Still a Widow
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above Sarah Swan written before me mark Hoop B. Moore Justice of the Peace
I the Said Justice do Certify that I am personally acquainted with Sarah Swan who Subscribed and was Sworn to the foregoing declaration. That She is the Widow of William Swan and was a Pensioner under the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 and that She is Still a Widow Hoop B. Moore Justice of the Peace

(State of New York) Orange County } ss On this 6 th day of July 1843 Personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the peace in and for Orange County, Albert Durland a resident of the town of Goshen County and State aforesaid aged thirty nine years part who being duly sworn according to law Says on his oath that he is personally acquainted with Sarah Swan who Subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing declaration. That she is the widow of Wil- iam Swan who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution as this deponent has been informed and believes to be true. He further says on his oath that Sarah Swan was a pensioner under the act of Congress passed July 7 1838, and that she still remains a widow. Subscribed and sworn Albert Durland before me the 6 th day of July 1843
Asaph H. Spruce Justice of the Peace
I the said Justice do certify that I am personally acquainted with Albert Durland who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief
Asaph H. Spruce Justice of the Peace

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 Alson Vaspole 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 7 th day of July 184 3
Lebbeus L. Vail, Clerk

Sarah Swan
$100 per am
Th. C. McEwen Warwick N. York

Warren N.Y. July 7 1843
Sir
I herewith enclose to you the paper of Mrs Sarah Swan Widow of William Swan Applicant under the Act. 3 d March 1843.
Please to inform me if the Widow is entitled to Land on account of her husband's Services
I am Very Respectfully Yours
Thos C. McEwen Ann J L Edwards Commissioners of Pensions

Dec 28 96 Histy to Wm L Swan Boston, Mass John
Jan. 19-1897- History to Wm L. Swan Esq. 42 Pearl st. Boston Mass L.H.B.
Dec 14 98 Miss Mary A. Stevens Scituate Me 1927 Nov 21 Photos. mailed to Edwin H. Bingham, W.C.S.
25-185 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25-185
Sarah Swan widow of William Swan Matross Rev War
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. 9, Page 258
[Arrangement of 1870.]

W 25,185 L. W. B.
January 19, 1897.
Sir:
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of William Swan, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that Sarah, widow of William Swan, made an application for pension on July 14, 1842, at which time she was 78 years of age and residing at Warwick, N. Y., and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the New York troops, Revolutionary War for a period of two years; a part of the time he served under Capt. Moody and Col. Lamb; (place of his enlistment not stated).
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
William L. Swan Esq., 42 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

L. W. B. W. 25185.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
December 14, 1898.
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
Madam:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Sarah, widow of William Swan, made an application for pension on July 14th, 1842, at which time she was 78 years of age and residing at Warwick, N. Y., and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the New York troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of two years. Place of his enlistment not stated. He served under Capt. Moody and Col. Lamb.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Miss Mary A. Stevens,
374 Main Street,
Lewiston, Maine.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
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November 15, 1927 192
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Bureau ordering Pensions Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of seven pages from the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 25185, William Swan, widow Sarah.
No. of copies 1 of each page Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see M.M.H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
..... Nov. 16, 1927
Chief Rev. and 1812 Manufacturing Division.
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November 15, 1927
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Kindly send me photostat copies (not certified) of seven pages from the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 25185, William Swan, widow Sarah.
X Edwin H. Baughman 44 Gillett St Hartford Conn -
Received payment
$1.05
November 15, 1927
W. C. Stokes
Rev. & 1812 War Section
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