Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 207, for Noah Talmadge, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Talmadge, Noah Elizabeth
W. 207
CONTENTS

9782 New Jersey.
Noah Talmadge was a Private in the State of New Jersey, who was a Private in the Corps commanded by Captain Hill. of the _____ commanded by _____ in the War of the Revolution for six mo.
$20.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 20. Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of June 1833. and sent to J. E. Edsall Newtown. New Jersey
  Arrears to the 14th of March '33.  40.00    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept.  10.00     1833.     $50.00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Palmer Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 133.

Report
He served in the Revolutionary War, as a Private
Enscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of May 1850 and sent to Thos C M Egan Manchest New York
55-27856
Entered on Roll of Pensioners under act of February 9, 1848, Page 300

Superior Pleas
August Term 1832
State of New Jersey Superior County ss. On this thirty first day of of August in the Year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting Noah Salavage of the Township of Haddon in the County of Superior aforesaid Aged seventy one Years Who first being duly sworn accordingly to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in Order to Obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. that he entered the Service of the United States under the following Officers and Served as herein stated that he entered the Service in the Year 1777, in the month of May, the Capt. of the Company to which he was attached he says  he dont now recollect his name deserted at Elizabeth town, before he had become sufficiently acquainted with him to remember his name Orderly Sergeant of the Company was John Ragen, was under Lieut. Mynes - says he marched from Superior County aforesaid to Elizabeth town where he was Stationed and done duty one month — that he was called out again in the fall of the same Year thinks in the month of September under Capt James Edsall was marched from Superior Co aforesaid to Minnisinks on the Delaware River were encamped at Capt Chambers - were Stationed there to guard against the Depredations of the Indians — was out and done one month's duty That he was called out under Capt Thomas Skill during the progress and continuation of the revo- lutionary war twice, for one month at a time says he was Stationed at Delaware aforesaid on each four — says Gossner Rorick was out with him under Capt Skill —

That he was called out afterwards under Capt William Johnston Says in the Summer Season Don't recollect what Year of the war. was out under Capt Johnston for one month Army which time he was Stationed at the Delaware aforesaid — That he was called out during the war many And numerous times and done various tours of duty under Capt Hill and Johnston aforesaid — which the great lapse of time and frailty of mem- ory consequent upon infirmity of mind and body — prevents his setting forth with accuracy and precision, but is confident and well satisfied that he was out and done duty for in addition, excluding the times and times specified above more than one other month — says he was out on many alarms — was at the Delaware when Joseph Dobs and others were killed by the Indians. Says he was born on the twenty sixth day of July 1832 as he believes. Says he has a record of his age which he has here in  can testify in court. Says he was born at a place called Great Swamp in Morris County New Jersey. Says at the different times and always when called out he was resident of Sussex Co. N.J. where he now resides and has resided since the war, never receive any written discharge Says he has no documentary evidence, that Says Yospea Rorick can testify to much of service Joseph & Esau  for that John Lanterman, and Yospea Rorick can testify to his character for veracity and 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 &

Subscribed in Open Court at Newton this day and Year aforesaid. — Noah Talmadge
Robert H. Carter
Bmj Halsey
Jos. G. Miller
3 Judges
Sussex County ss Joseph & Isaac
We John Lanterman and Gosper Rorick of the said County of Sussex hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Noah Talmadge who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy one Years of Age that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that Opinion. And further that we have been acquainted with the Talmadge for many Years and verily believe him to be a man of strict veracity and undoubted verity, and that we believe his Statement above made to be true. Sworn and Subscribed in Open Court the day and Year aforesaid —
Robert H. Carter
Jos. G. Miller
Bmj Halsey
3 Judges
Gosper Rorick
John Lanterman
Isaac
Sussex County ss " Gosper Rorick being duly sworn doth on his oath declare and say that he was out with Noah Talmadge above named under Capt. Hill and John Horn and verily believes from his present recollection that Noah Talmadge was out under the said Capt. the different times by him in his above declaration mentioned, for and done the service by him mention- ed — Sworn and Subscribed the day and Year aforesaid —
Jos. G. Miller Judge Bmj Halsey
3
Gosper Rorick

And she said can't 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 Noah Palmadge was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the court further certify that Gasper Rorick John Lanternan and Joseph E Edsall Esq are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
Jos. G. Williams Esq Judge Robert H. Carter
Ms. B. 6. 2
In re case
I Joseph E Edsall Clerk of the said Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original Proceedings of the said court in the matter of the applica- tion of Noah Palmadge for a pension
In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and the seal of said court at Newton this thirty first day of August
AD Eighteen Hundred and thirty two
J E Edsall CLK

(State of New Jersey) Sussex County 3/8
Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges of the County Court in and for the said County of Sussex and State aforesaid Elizabeth Talmadge a resident of the town of Sparta County of Sussex and State of New Jersey aged Seventy Six Years on the 18th of June last past who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 March 3 1843. June 17 1844 and February 24 1848. That She is the widow of Noah Talmadge who was a Pensioner under the Law of Congress passed June 7 1832. She further declares that She was married to the said Noah Talmadge on the 11 th day of February 1790. by Thomas Van Kirk acting Justice of the Peace in the said town of Sparta and that her husband the aforesaid Noah Talmadge died on the 10 th day of August 1837 that She was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 as above stated. That her marriage record and the records of the Births of her Children herewith annexed was taken from her family bible She further declares that the reason She has not applied before that She was informed shortly after her husband's death She was informed that She was not entitled to a pension But was informed lately that She was entitled. She further declares that She has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband. The

Said Noah Talmadge, and She continues a widow and that She never before made any Applica- tion for a Pension Sworn to and Subscribed her Elizabeth T Talmadge before me this 28 th day of mark September 1848 by making her mark.
W. M. B. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Supex.
I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Elizabeth Talmadge who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing declaration and that her declaration is entitled to full credit and belief I further certify that on account of old age and bodily infirmity that She is not able to attend the sitting of the County Court
I the said Judge do further certify that the words (She was informed) was erased before execution. I further certify that the reason that She makes her mark is on account of old age W. M. B. one of the Judges in and for the County of Supex.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
1790
Feb 11 th Sarah Talmadge & Elizabeth Chamberlain & the 18 th of June following were 12 years of age

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
David S. Salmadge Son of Sarah Salmadge born Dec. 5. 1890 all were born Dec. 6. 1892 David George C. Salmadge was born Dec. 12. 1894 Samuel C. Salmadge was born July 2. 1897 Oliver C. Salmadge was born January 1. 1900 Rosella D. Salmadge was born June 23. 1901 David D. Salmadge was born Dec. 4. 1906 William H. Salmadge was born January 22. 1909 Theodore C. Salmadge was born January 23. 1911 Minnie Salmadge was born May 13. 1914

Said Noah Talmadge, and She continues a widow and that She never before made any Applica- tion for a Pension
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 28 th day of September 1848 by making her mark.
Elizabeth her Talmadge mark
W. M. B. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Supex.
I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Elizabeth Talmadge who Subscribed and was Sworn to the foregoing declaration and that her declaration is entitled to full credit and belief I further certify that on account of old age and bodily infirmity that She is not able to attend the Sitting of the County Court
I the said Judge do further certify that the words (She was informed) was erased before executed. I further certify that the reason that She makes her mark is on account of old age
W. M. B. one of the Judges in and for the County of Supex.

State of New Jersey Sussex County
On this 28 th day of September 1848 Personally appeared before the undersigned one of Judges of the court of Sussex County and State aforesaid John Santerman a resident of the town of Sparta County and State aforesaid aged Seventy five years past who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he is acquainted with Elizabeth Talmadge widow of Noah Talmadge and was also acquainted with her husband the late Noah Talmadge in his life time and that her husband the said Noah Talmadge was a pensioner under the act of Congress of 1832 and that her husband the said Noah Talmadge died on the 10 th day of August 1837 he further says that he has lived a near neighbor to said Elizabeth Talmadge for the last thirty years and that the marriage record hereunto annexed he has frequently examined and that he saw it cut from the bible of Elizabeth Talmadge that has been in the family ever since I was acquainted with the family he further says that Elizabeth Talmadge has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said Noah Talmadge
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 28 th day of September 1848
John Santerman
One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County

I the Board Judges do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named John Lauterman - who subscribed and was sworn to the above affidavit and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief - -
I further certify that the words, the Cole, was erased and the word, it, was interlined before executed -
[Signature] One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Sussex -
State of New Jersey Sussex County ss
I William G. Smith Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that Richard R. Morris Esq. whom the foregoing affidavits each later and whose name appears there to was on the day of the date of which now is an acting presiding Judge of said Court authorized by law to take affidavits &c duly Commissioned and sworn into office as such Judge and that the signature "R. R. Morris one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Sussex" is in his own proper hand writing.
In Testimony whereof the I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court at Newton the fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight. W. G. Smith Clerk

State of New Jersey
Sussex County ss Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county David G. Talmadge a resident of the town of Sparta County and State aforesaid aged Fifty eight years past who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he is the son of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge that he was born in the year of our Lord 1790 as he has been informed and believes to be true he further says that his Father Noah Talmadge was a pensioner under the law of Congress passed June 1832 and that he drew his pension up to the time of his death he further says that his Mother Elizabeth Talmadge is an Applicant for a Pension under the laws of Congress passed July 1838 he further said that his Father Noah Talmadge died on the 10th day of August 1837 and that his Mother Elizabeth Talmadge has remained a widow ever since the death of his Father the said Noah Talmadge He further says that he was the first born of the said Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of September 1849
Hartman / Clerk Justice of the Peace { David G. Talmadge
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I personally acquainted with David G. Tal- madge who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that his affi- davit is entitled to full credit and belief.
Hartman / Clerk Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey Sussex County
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the said County Peter Norman a resident of the town of Sparta County and State aforesaid aged Seventy years past who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he became acquainted with Noah Talmadge and Elizabeth Talmadge in the year 1804 and has been well acquainted with the family ever since. He further says that the said Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge were living together at the time he became acquainted with them as man and wife and continued so to live up to the time of Noah Talmadge death. He further says that he has lived in the neighborhood since 1800, never heard the marriage of Noah and Elizabeth doubted nor brought in question. He further says that David Talmadge was the first born of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge and has no doubt but that he is of the age that he represents himself to be in his affidavit hereto annexed. He further says that the Maiden name of Mrs Talmadge was Chamberlain before marriage.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of September 1849 by making his mark his mark Peter Norman Hartman Clark Justice of the peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify

that I am personally acquainted with Peter Norman who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that his affidavit is entitled to full cred- it and belief — I further certify that the word (were), was blotted and wrote over before executed also the word (time ) was interlined before executed
Hartman Clark Notice of the peace

State of New Jersey & Salem County ss.
I William L Smith Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for Salem County do hereby certify that Hartman Clarke whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavits & certificates was on the date of the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for Salem County duly commissioned and sworn. And that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice & verily believe that his signature thereto is in his own proper hand writing
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court this Twenty fifth day of September A D Eighteen hundred and forty nine since of the Independence of the United States the Seventy fourth year William L Smith Clerk

8. 062 Noch Talmadge Safes 6. W Jersey
Adm for 6 months
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BRIEF in the case of Noah Talmadge  County of Sussex in the State of New Jersey  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 71 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     may In 1777 1 Private Gen. Wynes   fall Sept 77 — 1 " Capt Coasell   no time on return 2 " Capt Boill   German descent at redoubt 1 the year " Capt Johnson    "Was called out during the war many times in all 6 times in all"  I do not of course which he gave little of time & fully of memory  consequent upon infirmity of mind and body prevents his sitting forth with  more detail on a previous list is confident that he did as much as a  5. In what battles was he engaged? return to the above specified times —  Capt Boill  
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Sussex Co New Jersey
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By Tradition
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Butts Examining Clerk.

10903.
New Jersey.
Elizabeth Talmadge
Widow of Noah Talmadge who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 10 August 1837 of in the State of who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the the commanded by in line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Trenton at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of May 1857 and sent to Mrs C. M c Ewen, Warwick N.Y.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Chase clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 209

8820 New Jersey Elizabeth Talmadge widow of Noah Talmadge who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of May '50 and sent to Thos C. M c Ewen Warwick N. York
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 100

State of New Jersey Sussex County - ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County Noah Moore a resident of the town of Lafayette County and State aforesaid aged Sixty years last November who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he was well acquainted with Noah Talmadge in his life time and that he left him surviving his widow Elizabeth Talmadge. He further says that Noah Talmadge was a pensioner in his life time and that his widow is now an ap- plicant for a pension. He further says on his oath that he has known Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge ever since he knew any one and ever since his earliest recollection Noah and Elizabeth Talm- adge were living together as man and wife and continued so to live up to the time of his death and that he never heard the marriage doubted or brought in question by any person. He further says that he was present at the funeral of Noah Talmadge. He further says that he is well acquainted with David S Talmadge the oldest child of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge and that the said David S Talmadge is of near the same age of this deponent. that they were children together that they visited back and forth while children and have ever since up to this time he further says that he well acqu- ainted with the rest of children of Noah and Eliza- beth Talmadge
Sworn to and subscribed Noah Moore before me this 10 th day of January 1850
Hartman Clark Justice of the Peace

I the undersigned do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Noah Moore who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that the said Noah Moore is a highly creditable person as regards morals veracity and every other qualification and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief.
I further certify that the words (the, with, they, was, was) contained before executed
Estman Clark justice of the peace

State of New Jersey Sussex County } ss
Personally appeared — before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the said County Moses Santerman a resident of the town of Sparta County and State aforesaid aged Forty Six years last August who being duly sworn according to law Says on his oath that he was well acquainted with Noah Tal- madge in his life time and that he left him surviving his life time and that his widow Elizabeth Tal- madge he further Says that Noah Talma- dge was a pensioner in his life time and that his widow is now an Applicant for a pension He further Says that he is well acquainted with David & Talmadge the oldest child of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge also is well acquainted with Phebe also with Samuel and Benjamin twins also with Samuel also with Elias also with Cornelius S, also with Sarah, also with William also with Abraham also with Hannah the you- ngest child he further says that Elias Cornelius S, and Sarah Talmadge was near this deponent's age he rem- bers well when they were children toget- her attending School and have grown up together, and have associated together ever since they were children He further Says that Elias Talmadge was some older than the deponent and that Cornelius S, and Sarah

was some younger than this defendant He further says Noah and Elizabeth Palmadger lived together as man and wife and that he never heard their marriage brought in doubt or questioned by any one
Sworn to and Sub - Moses Lanterman
Subscribed before me This 10th day of Jan- uary 1850
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Moses Lanter- man who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a very respectable person both for morals and respectability and that his affidavit is entitled to the fullest credit and belief
I further certify that the words, his life time and that, as aforesaid and the word Say, was entered before executed
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace

State of New Jersey, Sussex County } ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County Charles Wade a resident of the town Hardyston County of Sussex State of New Jersey aged Fifty Three years last December who being duly Sworn according to law Says on his oath that he has been well acquainted with Elizabeth Talmadge widow of Noah Talmadge ever since he was a child - and was also well acquainted with Noah Talmadge in his life time and was present when Noah Talmadge died, and that the said Noah and Elizabeth lived together as man and wife and verily believes that they were married as stated by Mrs Talmadge that he never heard the marriage doubted or brought in question by any person. That this deponent was born less than a mile from where Noah Talmadge lived and where the widow now lives and that he always have lived a near neighbor to the widow ever since the death of the said Noah Talmadge
He further says that he has been well acquainted with David G Talmadge the eldest child of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge and that the said David G Talmadge is some six years or more this deponent senior that he so understood when this deponent was a child and so understands it now. That when this deponent was quite a child the said David G Talmadge was quite a large lad. That the said David G Talmadge now lives in the neighborhood and has lived a neighbor ever since this deponent knew any thing and that this deponent further saith not Charles Wade Subscribed and Sworn

State of New Jersey, Sussex County ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County Charles Wade a resident of the town Hardyston County of Sussex State of New Jersey aged Fifty Three years last December who being duly Sworn according to law Says on his Oath that he has been well acquainted with Elizabeth Talmadge widow of Noah Talmadge ever since he was a child - and was also well acquainted with Noah Talmadge in his life time and was present when Noah Talmadge died, and that the said Noah and Elizabeth lived together as man and wife and Verily believes that they were married as stated by Mrs Talmadge that he never heard the marriage doubted or brought in question by any person. That this deponent was born less than a mile from where Noah Talmadge lived and where the widow now lives and that he always have lived a near neighbor to the widow ever since the death of the said Noah Talmadge
He further Says that he has been well acquainted with David G Talmadge the eldest child of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge and that the said David G Talmadge is some six years or more this deponent Senior that he so under- stood it when this deponent was a child and so understands it now. That when this deponent was quite a child the said David G Talmadge was quite a large lad. That the said David G Talmadge now lives in the neighborhood and has lived a neighbor ever since this deponent knew any thing and that this deponent further saith not Charles Wade Subscribed and Sworn

to before me this 10 th day of January 1850
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Charles Wade who subscribed and was sworn to to the foregoing affidavit is a highly Cr- edible person and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace

State of New Jersey, Sussex County } ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County William Santerman a resident of the town of Sparta County and State aforesaid aged Forty Eight years Last April who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that he was well acquainted with Noah Talmadge in his life time and that he left him surviving his widow Elizabeth Talmadge He further says that Noah Talmadge was a pensioner in his life time and that his widow Elizabeth Talmadge is an applicant for a pension He further says that he is well acquainted with David S. Talmadge the oldest child of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge also is well acquainted with the rest of the children of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge I believe the next to David S. also with Samuel and Benjamin twins also with Samuel also with Elias also with Cornelius S. also Sarah also - Williams also Abraham also with Hannah the youngest child He further says that Samuel and Elias Talmadge was near or about this deponent's age he remembers well when they were children attending school together and have associated together ever since they were children He further says that Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge lived together as man and wife and that this deponent never heard the marriage doubted or brought in question Sworn to and. Subscribed before me this W m Santerman

10th day of January 1850
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with William Seantuman who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that he is a very respectable person as to character and morals and that his aff- idavit is entitled to the fullest credit and belief
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace

State of New Jersey Sussex County } ss
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of peace in and for the Said County William English a resident of the town of Hardyston County and State aforesaid, aged Sixty Seven years last February who being duly Sworn according to law Says on his oath that he was well acquainted with Noah Talmadge in his life time and that he left him surviving his widow Elizabeth Talmadge He further Says that in the year 1809 he became acquainted with Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge and that they were living together as man and wife and so continued to live until his death. He further Says that he never heard the marriage of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge doubted or brought in question by any person or persons
He further Says that he is well acquainted with David G Talmadge and that he became acquainted with him about the same time that this deponent became acquainted with his Father he further Says that the said David G. Talmadge built a barn for this deponent about the year 1820, and from what this deponent knows and from his acquaintance with the family and from his own age he has no hesitation in saying that the said David G Talmadge is Sixty years old or nearly so He further Says that he was acquainted with five of the other children of Noah and Elizabeth Talmadge
William English
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 10th day

January 1850
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace
I the said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with William English who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that the said William English is a respectable and Creditable person and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief. I further certify that the word (Salma-dar), was interlined before executed and also the words from his own age was interlined before executed.
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace
State of New Jersey Sussex County ss
I William L. Smith Clerk of the County of Sussex do hereby certify that Hartman Clark whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Affidavits and Certificates was on the date thereof and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn, into office and that the signatures severally subscribed here to is in his own proper hands writing.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County this twenty second day of January One thousand eight hundred and fifty.
W. L. Smith Clerk

DR. HERBERT R. TALMAGE 744 BROAD STREET NEWARK, N. J.
July 21, 1939.
Revolutionary War Records, Navy Bldg., Washington, D. C.
Attention Miss Ford.
Gentlemen:
On May 3, 1850, Mrs. Elizabeth Chamberlain Talmage, widow of Noah Talmage, who was a member of the New Jersey Militia and State Troops during the Revolutionary War, applied for a widow's pension, which was subsequently granted. In substantiating her claim she forwarded with her application a page from her husband's family bible.
As her direct descendant I am now in possession of said bible.
Mr. Willard S. Muchmore of the New Jersey Historical Society, who speaks highly of the courtesy he has received from you, has advised my addressing you. Is it possible for me to reclaim this page from the bible if it is still in your files? If not, can I procure a photostatic copy of the same?
Thanking you in advance, I am
Yours truly,
Herbert R. Talmage (Herbert R. Talmage, D.O.)
11 A G O JUL 24 1939
Received

September 28, 1939
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Dr. Herbert R. Talmage 744 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey
NOAH TALMADGE W. 207 BA-J/MLHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you state that you have in your possession the family Bible of Noah Talmage, a leaf from which Bible was submitted in support of the claim for pension of his widow, Elizabeth Talmage, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
You desire to know whether it is possible for you, as a direct descendant, to reclaim this leaf, and if not, you would like to procure a photostatic copy of it.
The leaf from the family Bible, which was submitted by Elizabeth Talmadge in support of her claim for pension based upon service of her husband, Noah Talmadge, in the Revolutionary War, is now an integral part of the whole case and cannot be separated from the other papers for release to any individual.
Photostatic copies of both sides of this Bible leaf will be furnished you for fifty cents. Should you desire both negative and positive copies, the cost will be one dollar.
Remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of The Treasurer of the United States and mailed to The Veterans Administration, Arlington Building, this city, when the copies will be prepared and mailed to you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1st Ind.
GG GG
War Department, A. G. C., August 2, 1939. To - The Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C. (Attention Miss Nevitt).
1. For consideration as a matter pertaining to the Veterans Administration.
2. The writer has not been advised of this reference.
E. S. ADAMS Major General, The Adjutant General.
By gs

1939-Sept. 28 - Dr. H. P. Talmadge inst. cost of photos - $10.00 1939 Oct. 24 - Photos made of Herbert R. Talmadge & family notified same date - D.P.
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Elizabeth Talmadge
Widow
Noah Talmadge
Rev. Rev. W.H.
Act:
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Index: - Vol.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Warwick N.Y. Jan'y 28, 1850
Sir I herewith enclose further evidence in support of the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Talmadge widow of Noah Talmadge for a pension under the law of 1838
Very Respectfully Yours
Thos G. McEwen P. H. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Warwick N.Y. October 2 d 1849
Sir
I herewith enclose additional evidence in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Talmadge widow of Noah Talmadge applicant for a pension under the Act of 1838
Very Respectfully Yours
Thos L McEwen
Hon J. L. Edwards Commiss y of Pension Washington

No 13834
Elizabeth Talmadge mo of Noah
NJ
act of July 1831

Warwick N York Oct 12 1848
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Mrs Elizabeth Talmadge widow of Noah Talmadge for a Pension under the acts of Congress of 1838 and others You will please to Report to me
Very Respectfully Yours
Thos C M c Ewen
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Noah Talmadge  Supp 6 New Jersey which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
‡ QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Elizabeth Salmondge,
widow of Noah Parker Salmondge of New Jersey N Jersey Roll
Amended Ad. July 7, 1838
" March 3 d 1843.
June 17, 1844
February 2 d 1848
At $20 per annum,
commencing 4 th March 1836,
Husband died Aug. 10, 1837
Thos. C. McEwen,
Warwick
N. York.

State of New Jersey Sussex County 3/8
Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the said county Elizabeth Vankirk a resident of the town of Sparta county and State aforesaid aged Sixty two years past who being duly sworn according to law says on her oath that she is the widow of Pe- ter Vankirk son of Thos Vankirk who was an act- ing Justice of the peace in the year 1790. as she has been informed and believes to be true. She further says that her husband the said Peter Vankirk own- said the old homestead of his father Thomas Van- kirk and where the said Thomas Vankirk died and that she still lives on the old homestead. She further says that they have made search for the marriage records colonized by the said Thomas Vankirk without being able to find any. She further says on her oath that she was well acquainted with Noah Yalmadgi in his life time and at this time well acquainted with Elizabeth Yalmadgi the widow of Noah Yalmadgi. and that they lived together as man and wife previous to his death more than fifty — years that this deponent knows she further says that she has understood that in the life time of Noah Yalmadgi that he was a pensioner. She further says that she never heard the marriage of Noah and Elizabeth Yalmadgi doubted or brought in question she further says that she has always lived a near neigh- -bor to Noah and Elizabeth Yalmadgi and always understood that they were man and wife Sworn to and subscribed Elizabeth in Mirth before me this 20 th day

of September 1849
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace
I the Said Justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Elizabeth Vankirk who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that her affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief. I further certify that the word (This) was underlined before executed.
Hartman Clark Justice of the peace

DR. HERBERT R. TALMAGE 744 BROAD STREET NEWARK, N. J.
Oct. 5, 1939.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
6059
Attention Mr. A. D. Hiller.
Gentlemen: Ref: Noah Talmadge W.207 ✓BA-J/MMHF:MLB
Enclosed find Money Order for $1.00 for which kindly send me photo-static copies, negative and positive, of both sides of the leaf from the Bible of Noah Talmadge submitted by Elizabeth Talmadge to support her claim for pension for service of her husband, and referred to by the above designation in your letter to me, dated September 28.
Many thanks for your trouble in this matter.
Yours very truly,
Herbert R. Talmadge (HERBERT R. TALMAGE)
HRT:W
See COA

As I made this request for special care, I am leaving it on file, because the copies were as dim as the orig.
Noah Talmadge Rev. Har - N. 207
2 pages - Bible Leaf
1 neg. set
1 pos. set
Note: The person who ordered these, owns the original Bible from which this page was cut, so I hope the copy can be made clear . F

October 24, 1939
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Dr. Herbert R. Talmadge 744 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey
NOAH TALMADGE W. 207 BA-J/MSHP:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are furnished herewith, as requested, photostatic copies, negative and positive, of both sides of the Bible leaf on file in the claim for pension of Elizabeth Talmadge (W. 207), based upon service of her husband, Noah Talmadge, in the Revolutionary War.
The writing on those pages is very dim, so much so, that it is almost illegible. The copies are as clear as could be made of those originals.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

NO. 488
BA-J/MLB
October 17, 9.
REV. & 1812 WARS SECTION
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War & Navy, Branch 970
Rev. War claim for pension of Noah Talmadge,
File No. W. 207
Actual
2 pages
one negative set
one positive set
$1.00
2 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section