Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15022, for Nathaniel Lewis, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Lewis, Nathaniel Abigail
W. 15022
CONTENTS

2527
New York
Sate for ch. B Tallen - 2p
8 p.m. 20-35
Nathaniel Lewis
of Augusta in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Geo. Smith of the Regt commanded by Col. Waterbury in the Connecticut line for 2 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 25th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of November 1832 — and sent to Archibald Library. Clinton N.Y.
Arrear to 25th of Sept 1832 — $120.00 Pension and allowance ending 4 Mar '33 40.00 $160.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John Cromwell Clerk, Book D Vol. 5 Page 109

11.473
New York Albany
Margaret Lewis deed
widow of Nathaniel Lewis
who died on the
of Oneida in the State of N.Y.
who was a Private in the commanded
by Captain Dragoons of the commanded
by (Maj) in the Revolution
for 19 days pri of Infantry
3 " " " Dragoons
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 34 Dollars 80 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Cudg Feby 20 th 1840
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of April 1853 and sent to Evans & Hunt
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
(Revolutionary Claim, ) (Act July 7, 1838. )
Recorded by J. B. Wrightman Clerk. Book Vol. 1. Page 177

Additional evidence in the case of Nathaniel & Abigail Lewis —
New York Rev. J.
Evans & Stant Washington City

State of New York County of Monroe B.
Isaac Lewis of the town of Gates in said county do hereby certify that in the event of my death it is my will that all of my real estate situated in the county of Gates, who was a resident of the United States. That the said Nathaniel Lewis died on the twenty fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four (1844) - that he left a widow by the name of Abigail Lewis who died on the twentieth (20) day, February in the year eighteen hundred and forty (1840) - that the said Abigail Lewis left six children surviving her whose names are as follows viz Nathaniel Lewis, John Lewis, Betsy Scott, Isaac Lewis, Charles Lewis & Amelia Scott.
Isaac Lewis
23
day of August 1852 D. G. Shuart Surrogate of Monroe County
Denton G. Shuart
Surrogate of said county do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been submitted to me that Nathaniel Lewis was a resident of the county of Gates in said State died on the twenty fourth day of February in the year eighteen hundred and forty four (1844) - that he left a widow surviving him named Abigail Lewis who died on the twentieth (20) day of February in the year eighteen hundred and forty (1840) - that the said Abigail Lewis left six children surviving her whose names are as follows viz Nathaniel Lewis, John Lewis, Betsy Scott, Isaac Lewis, Charles Lewis & Amelia Scott.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my office
This 23 - day of August 1852
Denton G. Shuart Surrogate

8713
Nath l Leinaz
admitted
An Role Capt d Israel Leinaz Commission Col. Walubangs wife
Nick d C Crary Clinton N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  Nathaniel Lewis  of  Augusta  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Judge  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 99  3. How old is he? Seventy four 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.     enlisted In 1775 Apr 20 8 Private Gen. Putnam  Col. Smith  Col. Williams   1776 Jan'y 15 4 Col. Lee  Col. Wood   July 3 Col. Wood   Nov 3 Col. Blackman  May 8 Star   1777 Aug 2 3 Gen. Wooster   1778 June 3 Col. H. Hook  Gen. Gates  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? (Skaneateles)  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Burlington, Conn  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 4 S. Norton John B. Bland, certify to testimony of David, Thomas Thompson living witness, many years  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Hunt Examining Clerk.

1 P Declaration -
By Nathaniel Linn - of Augusta - in the County of Oneida - in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
State of New York
Oneida County - ss - On the twenty day of August - in the year of our Lord - eighteen hundred thirty two - personally appeared before Nathan Kirtland Esq r one of the Judges - of the Court of Common Pleas - of the County of Oneida - (said Court of Common Pleas being a Court of Record by Statute) - at his office in the Town of Augusta - in the County of Oneida & State aforesaid - Nathaniel Linn - a resident of the Town of Augusta aforesaid - aged seventy four years - who being 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 & served as herein stated - That the twenty eighth of April - in the year seventeen hundred & seventy five - at Huntington - in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut - was regiment enlisted as a private in Capt. Joseph Smiths Company - of Infantry in Colonel Waterburys Regt. - for the term of eight months - That he was honorably discharged at Montreal - in the Month of December November of the same year -

That said Regiment was in the Army com- manded by Genl. Montgomery. That after said enlistment said Regiment was first stationed at Spofford neck about two or three weeks. That it was next stationed at the City of New York four weeks. That from New York said Regt. was transported by water to Albany & marched to Schenectady. Thence to Ticonderoga and at Ticonderoga built boats to convey the Army to Isle Au Haut & St. Johns. That the said Army were employed forty five days in the siege of St. Johns. And after the capture of St. Johns the said Army went to Saperan de remained at Saperan de fourteen days. Thence to Montreal remained at Montreal one month. & were disbanded as aforesaid.
That in the year seventeen hundred & twenty, six - about the fifteenth of January at Huntington County and state aforesaid this deponent enlisted as a private - in Capt. Lackenbach's Co. Company - in the Regt. of Infantry commanded by Col. Ward, of Schenectady Sen. St. Col. - in the Connecticut That said Regiment first marched to the City of New York - and was stationed there about four weeks - was then station- ed at Brooklin - till about the middle of May. That said Regiment was disbanded at Brooklin at the time last aforesaid. That this deponent served four months in said service in said Company - & was honorable discharged at Brooklin.

That in July seventeen hundred & seventy six - That this disponent was enrolled as a private in Captain Samuel Blackmans - company of Dragoons - in Major Green  Green Regiment of Dragoons in the Connecticut Militia - and for the term of three months in said service - at New York - and was at the expiration of said term of service honourably discharged. That during the whole of said three months this disponent served in said service.
That in October  November of the year last aforesaid - That this disponent was a private in said company commanded by Captain Blackman - aforesaid - & the Reg t Commanded by Col  Major Starr. That said Reg t was ordered to East Chester - & stationed at East Chester three months - & was at the expiration of said three months was honourably discharged. That said Reg t was stationed at East Chester during all of said term and was under the command of Gen. David Starr  Starr .
That in August of seventeen hundred & seventy seven - This disponent was a private in said company of the said Regiment. That the said company was ordered to Pynnebek - That when said Reg t arrived at Pynnebek - The commander of said regiment received the information that Burgoyne was taken - he ordered said Reg t back to Connecticut - That this disponent was in said service at the last mentioned three months - and was honourably discharged.
That in June seventeen hundred and seventy eight - at Huntington aforesaid. This

disponent was drafted - This disponent was from Captain Samuel Blackman's company and attached to a Detachment company of 100 Lieutenant Benjamin Hickcox - for the term of three months - That he served the full term of three months - and was honourably dischar- ged and was at the expiration of said service honourably discharged at Cromponds - That he was first stationed at White Plains - from thence marched to Cromponds - That said Detachment was not attached to any Regiment That General Gates commanded the Army.
That in the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven - This disponent was in said service at - Newark - Fairfield, & New Haven - during the occupation of those places by the enemy - and that he was at Danbury at the time that place was burnt - That he was in said service more than two months during said military operations -
That he enlisted in said Company of horse - in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six as aforesaid - and continued in said Company as a private - till the close of the Revolutionary War - making a term of six years service in said Company, That he was present in all the skirmishes in which said company was engaged - and was called out in all the alarms - and mustering of said Company - That he was in the actual service of the United States - as herein set forth - two and one half years - and rising
That he was born in Huntington aforesaid - in the year seventeen hundred fifty three.

That he has a record of his age in his own house.
That he lived in Huntington aforesaid when called into service - That in the year eighteen hundred and eight he removed from Huntington to his present place of residence - where he has resided since that time - That he now resides - in Augusta - in Oneida County - A State aforesaid -
That he volunteered, in said service.
That there were two battalions of New York troops - under Genl Montgomery at St Johns & Montreal - That he recd no regular officers with said troops at said Places - Col Ethan Allen & his Regt were there - (at St Johns - &c -) - Genl Gates & his Brigade were at White Plains - That he recd Col Genl Gates being present from this circumstance - That he saw Genl Gates reprove a soldier - sentenced to be whipped for -
That he recd no written discharge. That said troops - were ordered into service when recd - & dismissed by Genl Orders.
That B. Arad & Norton of Springfield & John Blount - of Augusta - are persons residing in his neighbourhood - to whom he is known & who can testify as to his character and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
That he has & knows of no other evidence of said services than what herein & herewith exhibited.

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 this 17 day of Aug t 1832
Walter Lewis
Nathan Kimball } Judge of Onida Cannons Creek State of New York
Onida County — ss: The Asael S. Norton of Heitland in said County and John Blount of Augusta in the County aforesaid — do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Walter Lewis who has sworn & subscribed to the above declaration — That we believe him to be seventy four years of age — That he is respected & beloved — in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in their opinion
Sworn & Subscribed This 17 day of Aug t
John Blount Asahel S. Norton
Nathan Kimball } Judge of Onida Cannons Creek
And the said Nathan Kimball — the aforesaid Judge of the said Court of Common Pleas — hereby declares his opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after consulting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named appellant, was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states — And the aforesaid Judge further certifies that it appears to him — that Asael S. Norton — is a

clergyman - residing in Hiltstand - in said county - and that John Blount - who has also signed the same certificate - with said clergyman - is a resident of the Town of Augusta - & county aforesaid - & is a credible person - & that their statement is entitled to credit. And the said judge further certifies that the said applicant is infirm in body & that it would in the opinion of the said judge endanger the health of said applicant to attend court at either of the Courts of Record in the said county.
Nathan Kimball Judge of Probate of Androscoggin ss.

State of New York
Onondaga County ss. Thomas Thompson - of Auglsta in said County - being duly sworn deposes & says - That in the year seventeen hundred & seventy six: This deponent was stationed at New York in the Regt of Dragoons commanded by Maj r Bull: That Nathaniel Lewis - was as this deponent believes in the Regiment of Dragoons - commanded by Major Starr, that that This deponent is convinced of the fact above stated, from the perfect recollection which said Lewis has of the minute details of the affairs which transpired at that time in said Regiment: and which are not mentioned in any histories: but which this deponent knows from his own knowledge. - Thomas Thompson Sworn & Subscribed - The 17 th day of Aug t 1832
Nathan Kimball Esq. Judge of Onondaga common pleas
State of New York
Clerk's Office Onondaga County ss. I George Brown clerk of the said County
do hereby certify that Nathan Kimball Esq. before whom the above proceedings were heard was on the day of the date of the a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature "Nathan Kimball" to be genuine And further that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Judge in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Lewis for a pension
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 18 day of August 1832 George Brown Clerk Joseph B. Rea (Deputy Clerk)

State of New York
Onida County - for George Brown - block of the County of Onida - do hereby certify
87/13

Abigail Lewis
Under act 1836
New York
V3336
Abigail Lewis
Widow of Nathaniel
N.Y.
M rs Johnson
Agent
Rome
Onondaga
N.Y.
Hon. N. P. Tallmadge Senate N.Y.
Hon. N. P. Tallmadge Senate

I Thomas Punderson Minister of the Gospel ordained over the Congregational Church and Society of the Town of Huntington in the county of Fairfield & State of Connecticut (formerly belonging to the town of Stratford) do certify that I have examined the records of said church to find the marriage of Nathaniel Lewis to Abigail Wooster and do find recorded in the hand writing of the Rev David Ely the following viz "Nov 26. 1778. Married Nathaniel Lewis to Abigail Wooster" And I further certify that it appears from the records of the said church that the Rev David Ely was ordained by them Pastor Oct 24. 1773. and continued so till the time of his death which was on Feb 15. 1815
Attest Thomas Punderson Minister of the Gospel ordained over said church & Society
State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss Huntington February 5 th A D 1838 Personally appeared before me Thomas Punderson and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed who I certify is a credible witness and known to me and is ordained over said church and Society
Samuel Beardslee Justice of Peace State of Connecticut, county of Fairfield ss Bridgeport I Isaac Sherman Clerk of the Probate Court in and for the District of Stratford in said County and State aforesaid hereby certify that Samuel Beardslee is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission will expire in June 1838 and that I am well acquainted with his signature and that I believe the above signature purporting to be his to the certificate of the Rev Mr Punderson is genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of said Probate Court this 7 day of February A D 1838
Isaac Sherman Clerk

State of New York
Onondaga County to Shearmansville of Augusta
in said County. being duly sworn says he is is well acquainted with Abigail Lewis of said Augusta, that she is the widow of Nathaniel Lewis late of said Town who died on or about the 24 th day of February 1834, and that the said Abigail Lewis has remained a widow ever since his death.
Sworn and subscribed before Me this second day of January 1838 and I further certify that the said Shearmansville is a man of credit, truth and veracity
Nathan Hildreth a Judge of Onondaga common pleas
State of New York Clerk's Office
Onondaga County
I James Deane Clerk
of the said County do hereby certify that Nathan Hildreth before whom the foregoing declaration was taken is one of the Judges of said County, and that I am acquainted with his handwriting and the signature to the annexed paper are in his hand writing.
Witness my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of March 1838
James Deane Clerk

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of the 4th July, 1836.
State of New York, } ss. County of Oneida. }
On this the  second day of January 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, of said county, Abigail Lewis — a resident of Augusta — in the county of aforesaid, aged seventy  seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to the 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 4, 1836: That she is the widow of Nathaniel Lewis who was a Revolutionary soldier and pensioner of the United States at the time of his decease and a statement of whose services will be found in the records of the War Department, to which reference is most respectfully made
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Lewis on the 26 th day of November in the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight. that her husband, the aforesaid Nathaniel Lewis died on the 24 th day of February 1834 and that she had remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto annexed. and that she was married by the
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before.
Rev David Ely — at Huntington Fairfield County Connecticut — as will appear by the proof accompanying this declaration. and that her maiden name
was Abigail Moore
Abigail Lewis
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid, the said Abigail Lewis being unable to appear personally in court by reason of her bodily infirmity
William Hinsdall, Judge of Oneida Common Pleas

Page
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15022
Abigail Lewis Widow of Nathaniel Lewis Dis. New-Hav.
Act: July 14th 35
Index:—Vol. A , Page 429
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Abigail Lewis NY
Let to B.P. Johnson 20 July 1839 " Hon J Jenkins 6 June 1846 " " S B Holmes 27 Apr 1848 " L M Dury 5 June 1849 " Evans & Fant 23 June 1852
23
Act July 7 1838

V. N. York 5074
Abigail Lewis
let. B. P. Johnson 20. July 1839
.. H. T. Jenkins June 5. '46
At. to Hon. E. J. Holmes
April 27. 1848.
So Mr. Dury from 5, 49,
3rd class above 29/53
7th Act July 1838

Rejected
Let. Hon. A. P. Talenrop on 24-38

To what time has the Pension of Ma- thias Lewis who was inscribed on the Albany, N.Y. list, under the act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $80 per annum been paid?
Service Office, March 28, 1853.
On Died 24 th Feb. 1834. Paid to his death. B. J. B.

Concordia March 1 st 1832
Dear Sir:
Can you do anything with the enclosed cases?
In the case of Mrs Chapman her first husband Joseph Smiths. did have his claim to a pension under act of 1818, allowed. & his widow insists - that he re- -ceived the certificate & showed it to his friends but that he never drew the pension - because the act of 1820. passed just at the time when his claim was allowed which required the oath of indigence which he could not give.
That he tried to establish his claim is certain, from an original afft made about that time by Capt Henry Chapman. which was found by me, among his papers and adduced in support of the claim of the widow -
I have no doubt, if a thorough examination of the papers is had they may be found on file -
In the other case. Mrs Lewis died in 1842. & unless the proof of service is now def- -ficient. I suppose nothing can be done - F.P. Evans ss, Yours truly L. M. Drown

Power of Atty- of Betsy Pratt-

State of New York County of Monroe ss
L. M. Drury of Canandaigua is hereby authorized con- stituted and empowered to act as my attorney, in the prosecution of a claim for a pension that may be due to me, as the heir of Abigail Lewis, widow of Nathaniel Lewis deceased of Onondaga Co. N.Y.
Signed in my presence - Aristeen Munn
Betsey Pratt

State of Connecticut Comptroller Office Hartford Feb. 15 th 1849
I certify, that upon application for evidence of the service of Nathaniel Lewis, in the War of the Revolution, I have examined the Records and Documents relating to the war, remaining in this Office and find, in a document headed, "Pay Roll of Capt. J. Smiths Co. in the Regt. of the Forces of the United Colonies, under the Command of Col. David Netherbury, raised in the Colony of Conn t commencing on the day in which they entered into service & ending with the time of their dismission, including time for the discharged to return home" the name of "Nathan l Lewis" who is stated "entered service May 15 th 1775. Discharged Dec. 9 th Number of days in service 209. Total amt. of Wages $13.15.5. Due for expense home after discharge $0.18.9. Total amount $14.17.5
Abijah Galtin Comptroller

Washington, March 6 th 1852.
Sir, He has requested by L. M. Drury, Esq., of Canandaigua, New York, to call up for examination and increase the case of Rufus Carter, who was pensioned at $115, under Act 7 th June 1832. Mr. Drury, thinks that he is entitled to an increase as an Artificer. We think authority is with the papers.
We herewith enclose a letter from Mr. Drury and also one from the Pension Office in relation to the cases, of Elizabeth Chapman formerly widow of Joseph Smith, and Abigail Lewis, formerly widow of Nathaniel Lewis. — We would be pleased to see the papers in these cases.
Very respectfully Evans & Hunt.
J. E. Heath, Esq., Caretaker of Pensions.

Canandaigua, N.Y. May 18, 1848
Sir:
In compliance with the requisition of your letter of April 28 th 1848 in the case of Abigail Lewis widow of Nathaniel Lewis, the enclosed certificate from the Comptroller of Connecticut is presented - as furnishing all the evidence discovered in his office of the service of Nathaniel Lewis
Very respectfully
Your obedt. Servt.
L. M. Drury.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Court of Pensions Washington -

Letter of Court of Pension Elizabeth Chapman Mathew and Lewis -
H. S. Evans, Esq. is hereby authorized to act as my substitute in the cases within named -
P. M. Evans -

Pension Office April 27th, 1848.
Sir,
I have the honor to return you, herewith, Mr. Wolney's letter, and in reply thereto to state, that the papers in the case of Elizabeth Chapman, formerly widow of Joseph Smith, have been again examined, and the decision, communicated to you in my letter of the 7th December, 1846, I am constrained to adhere to. Mary Chapman's first husband has no papers on our files under the Act of 18th March, 1818.
In the case of Abigail Lewis, widow of Nathaniel Lewis, the date of their marriage has been established. But the Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut, as to the alleged service of her husband for eight months in 1775, under Capt. Smith of Col. Matherbury's Regt., four months in 1776 under Capt. Coe of Col. Matherbury's Regt., two tours of three months each in same year under Capt. Blackman of Col. Matherbury's Regt., three months in 1777 under same officers (and three months in 1778) in 1778 under Lieut. Hetchcock which has heretofore been required, has not been

adduced. This requisition should be complied with before any satisfactory adjustment of Mrs Davis' claim can be made.
Have the honor to be Very respectfully, Your Ob. Servt. H. S. Evans for Com of Pensions
Wm. E. B. Holmes House of Representatives.

New York (Albany) Apr. 7 Elizabeth Lewis, died widow of Nathaniel who was a private of Infantry & Brigade , died Oct. 7, 1835 6 mo 15 days pmt of def $22.32 3 mo pmt of Brigade 12.48 $34.80
born March 4, 1836, died February 20, 1840, when she died
Payable to Nathaniel Lewis, John Lewis Betsey Pratt, Isaac Lewis Erastus Lewis & Amelia Wills, as children Isaac & Sarah Present

Brief in the case of Margaret Lewis, do. wd. of Nathaniel Conrad County and State of New York
act July 7, 1838.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record evidence of marriage.
Record and probate proof of service.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Edw. & Grant,
Present
Examining Clerk.
Lydia M. [?]

Hon James L. Edwards
Sir Sir
a constituent of mine S. L. Hon Esq. desires to know whether a pension has been granted to Abigail Lewis widow of Nathaniel Lewis of Augusta Oneida Co. N. Y. If so when & who was the agent or atty. who made the application in her behalf? Please give me an answer & oblige
Washington 1. June 46
Your obedient
Timothy Jenkins

5074 Nov. 6. 7 July 1838.
Hon Jas L Edwards Commissioner of Customs Washington,

Home Onondago, N.Y. March 29 th 1889.
Hon. J. L. Edwards.
Sir.
I have the honor to enclose to you the papers of Abigail V. Wis. under the act of 1888 - She made application under act of 1876, supposing her husband had stated his services as after the marriage as well as previous - which appear not to have been the case - so she was mistaken as to the time of service.
She refers to them papers, as to the proof of marriage - a copy of which proof is herewith enclosed.
Returns are most respectfully requested to the subscriber.
I am very Respectfully Yours most obedt Servt
Benj. P. Warner

Oct 12/52 Add! evidence - Nathaniel & Abigail Lewis
Oct 12/52

Washington, Oct 11 th 1852.
Sir,
We herewith enclose the additional evidence in the case of Nathaniel & Abigail Lewis, which we were informed by the examining Clerk a short time since, was all that is necessary to perfect the Claim. As the Claim has long since been waiting for this testimony we hope that it be speedily disposed of.
Very respectfully Ezra G. Hunt.
James E. Heath Esq. Counsel of Petitioners.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Nathaniel Leavitt 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? yes 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? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?  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? yes XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? 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? yes
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 the 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.
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 authenticated 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 end 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.

5074 Abigail Lewis act 1838.
X
B. P. Johnson agent
Rome. Married 17/18
Oneida Co. Heclie July 24, 1834. B. P. Johnson Esq.
Rome.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New York, } County of Oneida. }
On this 10th day of January 1839 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, of said county, Abigail Lewis a resident of the county in the county aforesaid, aged 78 years, 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, 1838, entitled "An Act granting Half-pay and Pensions to certain Widows," that she is the widow of a Nathaniel Lewis who was a Revolutionary officer of the United States, under the act of 18 — and a statement of whose services will be found on the records of Pension Office Washington —
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Lewis on the 20th day of November in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy eight ; that her husband, the aforesaid Nathaniel Lewis died on the 24th day of January 184
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 viz; at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written } Abigail Lewis the class — } Rev. David E. ... being unable } and the ...

I, William Kimball and of the County of Kennebec, State of Maine, do hereby certify that the said Abigail Lewis is unable to give the date of her marriage - a copy of her death certificate is herewith - I do hereby certify that the said Abigail Lewis was at the time of her death a resident of the County of Kennebec and State of Maine - Given and subscribed before me at Augusta February 23rd 1839 William Kimball (a judge of Probate)
State of Maine County of Kennebec
I, William Kimball of Augusta in said County, do hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with Abigail Lewis of said Augusta, that she is the widow of Nathaniel Lewis late of said Town who died on or about the 24th day of February 1839 and that the said Abigail Lewis has remained since February 23rd 1839 - Given and subscribed before me this day and year aforesaid - I hereby certify that he is a man of credibility with all the people - William Kimball (a judge of Probate)

Thomas Punderson minister of the Gospel ordained over the Congregational Church and Society in the town of Huntington, in the County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut (formerly belonging to the town of Shalford) do hereby that I have examined the records of said Church to find the marriage of Nathaniel Lewis and Abigail Wooster, and do find recorded in the handwriting of the Rev David Ely the following viz Nov. 26 1778 married Nathaniel Lewis to Abigail Wooster II and I give the Certificate that it appears from the records of the said Church that the Rev David Ely was ordained as their pastor Oct 27. 1770 and continued to till the time of his death which was on July 16. 1816. attested. Thomas Punderson minister of the Gospel ordained over said Church and Society.
State of Connecticut Fairfield County ss. Huntington Feb. 3. 1838 Personally appeared before me Thomas Punderson and made oath to the truth of the above certificate before me who I certify is a credible witness and never to me and is ordained over said Church and Society. Samuel Punderson Jr. (Coke).

State of New York, Onondaga County. Esq:
I, James Dean (Clerk of the said County, civilly, that Nathan Kirtland Esquire was on the 23 rd day of Febru- ary 1849 a Judge of the County Courts of the said County, duly com- missioned & sworn; and that the signatures purporting to be his, written on the paper hereto attached, headed "Declaration" are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 27 th day of March, 1849.
James Dean, Clerk.