Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7186, for Timothy Lockwood, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy New York
Lockwood, Timothy Miller, Esther (Former widow)
R. 7186
CONTENTS
Esther married 1st Jeremiah Mead " " 2nd Timothy Lockwood " " 3rd Levi Miller

State of New York } Westchester County } ss
On the fifteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty four, personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the peace of the county aforesaid, Mary Minas a resident of the town of Poundridge, in said county aged seventy four years, who first being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that she has a sister whose name is Esther, whose maiden name was Townsend, who was first married to Jeremiah Mead, who died; and the said Esther was after the death of said Mead, married to Timothy Lockwood; deponent was present at the marriage of her said sister with the said Lockwood, which marriage was solemnized, by Elder Nathan Calk a Baptist minister, at the town of South East, in the county of Dutchess now county of Putnam, in the State aforesaid. Deponent does not remember the year when the said marriage took place; nor the month, but remembers that it was cold weather; deponent was at that time twelve or thirteen years of age: was acquainted with said Lockwood several months before the said marriage took place; that the said Timothy and Esther lived together as husband and wife, as deponent believes, for more than twenty years, and had a number of children, and further deponent saith not. Sworn and subscribed this 15 th day of August 1844 before me. Thomas Mead Justice of the Peace. Mary her Minas mark

I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Mary Winas the within deponent that she is a person of good moral character and that her statements are entitled to full credit.
Thomas Mead Justice of the Peace
State of New York,
County of Westchester, } ss.
I, MUNSON I. LOCKWOOD, CLERK of the County aforesaid, DO HEREBY CER-
TIFY, That Thomas Mead Esq.
whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the an- nected Instrument , and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certifi- cate, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said
County, the twentieth day of August 1841.
Chauncy Smith Clerk.

11472
Escher Miller formerly know of Timothy Lockwood Mich
act 7 July 1838
7186

State of Michigan, County of Oakland, ss.
I, Jeremiah Lockwood, of Macomb County, and State aforesaid being duly sworn say, that I was fifty nine years old the 21 st day of Jan y last, and am the eldest child of Timothy Lock- wood, deceased, and Esther his wife. My said father died March 12 th 1813 in the town of Mente, New York. My parents lived together as husband and wife from my earliest recollection until his death, and raised a large family of children. I have often heard from my said father that he was an apprentice to a blacksmith about the commencement of the revolution- ary war, - left his master and enlisted in the army. I am confident I have heard him say that he was in the battle of the White Plains, and was with the army in New Jersey during the hard winter. He was also on board the ships Tumbull and Morning Star, which were private- ers, as I have often understood from him, and was in the service of the United States the most of the time for seven years. My said father was a

drummer since my recollection, and I have heard him say that he was a drummer in the army.
On this 5 th day of October Jeremiah Lockwood A.D. 1844, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public for said County. Jeremiah Lockwood and solemnly declared and affirmed that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth according to his best knowledge and belief.
Edward P. Harris
Notary Public
Schuyler County.
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Jeremiah Lockwood, and that he is a cred- able witness. —
Edward P. Harris
Notary Public

State of Michigan County of Macomb } ss
On this sixth day of October A.D. 1844 personally appeared before me one of the Associate Judges of the Circuit Court for the County aforesaid, Esther Miller, a resident of Washington in said County, aged eighty three years and six months, 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 and the 23 d of August 1842, granting pension to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Timothy Lockwood who was a private in the revolutionary army. The said Lockwood enlisted in the army when about seventeen years old, and that the army lay near New York city. The month or year I do not recollect. I have often been informed by him that he was in the battle of White Plains, and that he was with the army at Valley Forge. — Also that he was in a fort that was taken by the British near New York, which I think he called fort Washington. Mr Lockwood escaped from

the fort, and was not taken prisoner. The names of the officers under whom he served I do not recollect, except that I think I have heard him say that one Samuel Lockwood was his Capt. and one Whiting Lieut. but I am not sure as to his name. At the time he enlisted I think he lived at Horse Neck, New York. He was an apprentice, and left a hard master. I have also heard him say that he was a drummer in Washington's life guard, and a drummer whilst at Valley Forge.
My said husband also enlisted in the navy some time during the war, as I have learned from him, and sailed in the ship Humboldt in her first voyage. The Capt's name was James Nicholson. In the first engagement the ships were both almost reduced to wrecks. They separated and the Humboldt went to Boston, I think to repair. Afterwards he sailed in the D. or some other ship, and took two or three prizes. They took the prizes to Philadelphia where Mr Lockwood was taken sick. I have often heard him say that he was in the service the most of the time for seven years. I do not know when or where he was discharged, and never have had or

seen any documentary evidence to show his service or discharge.
She further declared that she was first married to Jeremiah Mead, who died during the war. That she married Timothy Lock second in January 1784 the 13 th or 14 th day. I then resided in a town called Frederickburg which lay on Croton river, about 30 miles above White Plains. I think no persons are living who were present unless it may be a younger sister from whom I have not heard for more than two years.
My said husband died March 12 th 1813 in the town of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York. I was not married to him prior to his be- ing the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of Jany 1794. viz at the time above stated.
She further declares that after the death of her husband aforesaid she was married to Levi Miller in December 1826. That he died in May next following, and that she is still a widow.
her Ester Miller mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me Azariah Smith one of the Associate Judges of said County of Macomb the day and year first above written - Azariah Smith Associate Judge of Macomb County

State of Michigan Macomb County Clerk's Office
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I Amos Dally Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Jonathan Prentiss Esq. whose name appears to the within Jurat of the Affidavit of Esther Miller was on the Sixth day of October A.D. 1844 and still is an associate Judge in and for said County of Macomb duly elected and qualified residing in said County and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge and truly believe the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Circuit Court of said County at Mt Clemens this Ninth day of November A.D. 1844
Amos Dally County Clerk

Rochester, Mich., Sept 6 th '49
Comm ee on Pensions
Dear Sir,
I have heretofore made application for a pension for Mrs Esther Miller, formerly wife of Timothy Lockwood, on account of her Stationary services of said Lockwood. Mrs Miller has since died. If consistent with the regulations of your Department, I wish you to return to me all the papers you have received relating to that case. I wish to renew the application in behalf of the children of T. Lockwood. —
You will confer a great favor if you will also send me copies of any Laws passed, or regulations made since 1844.
With great respect
Your ob dt servant
Edward P. Harris

On this sixth day of Oct. 1884 personally appear- ed before me, an associate judge of the Cir- cuit Court for Macon County, Esther Miller, who is sick and infirm and unable to appear in open court, and made oath that the foregoing Declaration by her subscribed, contains the truth -
E. Aguirre French Judge of Macon County

State of Connecticut
Tunbridge County ss. St. Greenwich,
Personally appeared Ebenezer Dyer who being first sworn did depose and say that he is now in the eightieth year, that he was well acquainted with him by the name of Timothy Lockwood in the time of the revolutionary war, when he was a messenger in a company commanded by Capt. Samuel Lockwood - and knowing that the enlistment for the company was for three years, and I have no doubt but that said Lockwood served out that term, after his term of service with Capt. Lockwood for then enlisted for nine months in the state service as it was called, and he thinks said Lockwood served out that term.
I subscribe Sworn before me
Chas. M d Jessup
This 18 th day of July 1824.
Samuel Chase Justice of Peace.
I hereby certify that the above deponent is a credible witness Samuel Chase Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut, Fairfield County } ss
I Thomas Robinson Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Fairfield & Keeper of the Seal thereof and of the Commission of the Justices of the Peace for said County do hereby certify that Samuel Close Esq is now and on the 18 th day of July last was a Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned & sworn & duly authorized to administer oaths & take the acknowledgment of deeds. And I further certify that I am acquainted with the handwriting of said Samuel Close and that the signatures annexed to the two depositions on this sheet, both of Eleanor Loomis and Hannah Ford and purporting to be his, are his genuine signatures. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County Court in Fairfield this 25 th day of July 1844 Thomas Robinson Clerk

State of Connecticut
Fairfield County } Sub. Connecticut.
Personally appeared Hannah Horac. who being duly sworn did upon oath say that she is in her seventy sixth year and that she was well acquainted with a man by the name of Timothy Lockwood in the time of the revolution- ary war. he belonged to a company that her father com- manded. viz Capt. Samuel Lockwood, she cannot say how long he served in the company under her father, but she was with him a considerable while. She thinks he served in company as a drummer. Hannah Horac
Subscribed before me
This 18 th day of July 1844
Samuel Bloom Justice }
I hereby certify that the foregoing deponent is known to me to be a credible witness.
Samuel Bloom Justice of Peace

Rochester, Mich., Nov 1 st '45
Sir.
I have thus far been unable to obtain any additional evidence in the case of Esther Miller. The affidavit of her sister whose name I have forgotten, proves her marriage. She was present at the ceremony I have written a number of times in order to obtain the record of her marriage if any was left but cannot hear any thing from those to whom I have sent. Perhaps the name of the town has been changed, or she may have forgotten it, and have given a wrong name. Is not the fact notorious that no records of such matters were kept in New-York, of marriages in the time of the Revolution, and for a long time after?—
As to the officers under whom he served, her sons think that Timothy Lockwood enlisted under Capt Lockwood who was a recruiting officer, but served under Capt Williams. If Mrs Miller should make a new Declaration and state such to be the fact, it would be only because the certificate of the Court rolls of N. Y. showed it. I understand she has no recollection that she has heard

her husband, Lockwood, speak of him.
Will you inform me whether the evidence furnished by that certificate is sufficient with regard to the time of service, length of time &c of Timothy Lockwood, to entitle her to a pension, provided we can show Mrs Miller's husband to be the same man.
I also request you to inform me whether you know of any soldier now living, who served under Capt Williams in Col Bowlin's Regiment.
Respectfully your obedient servant Edward P. Harris

Comptrollers Office Hartford Conn. 11 January 1845.
Sir.
We can find no account of any vessel by name of the Morning Star.
The Trumbull was a Connecticut Armed Ship but we do not as yet find any Roll of her men. I think there is but little prospect of proving the service of Mr. Lockwood. If any evidence is found I will give you notice.
Your Ob t serv t
D. Harrington, Comptroller
Edward P. Morris.

Aug 13/49
W Ames
E. F. Harris

Com r on Pensions -
Dear Sir -
Will you in- form me whether any action has yet been had upon the application the application of Mrs Esther Miller for a pension on account of the services of her for- mer husband, Timothy Lockwood in the Revolutionary war. I obtained and forwarded some evidence in the case, and then made an agreement with one James Hethaway, to procure the remaining necessary evidence. I have not heard from him for about one year - have written him twice, but obtained no answer. He may be dead. Will you inform me whether Hethaway furnished you with any additional evidence of the marriage, or of the services of Lockwood -
Your Obedient Serv t Edward P. Harris
Rochester, Mich, Aug 4 th 1899.

Hon J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir-
I herewith send you the Declaration of Esther Miller, and all the testimony touching her case that I have yet obtained. I hope and expect that the records in your office will show something with regard to the services of Lockwood in the Revolutionary war. The small paper attached to the Declaration I wrote as a form for the jurat, but Judge Prentiss did not understand it, he signed that and added a jurat also.
Mary Davis testifies that she was present at the marriage of the applicant - that she was 12 or 13 years old, and is now 74. Her recollection of the time then does not vary much from that stated in the Declaration.
I have not procured the Certificate of the County Clerk to the affidavit of J. Lockwood, for I do not consider it very material.
Your friend
and obt servant
Edward P. Harris

Rochester(Mich) Jan y 30 th '45.
Dear Sir -
I transmit herewith all the information I have been able to obtain from the Comptroller's of New York and Connecticut. The certificate from New York I do not understand, and cannot tell what evidence it furnishes with regard to the service of Lockwood. If more is needed upon that point - please inform me.
I have examined a list of the Post-Offices in the U.S.A. and do not find any Frediesburg in New York, and have not been able to ascertain where to write to obtain a record of the marriage of J. Lockwood. The names of the towns are often changed. I understand that no record of marriages was formerly kept in New York - and believe that none is now required.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Washington City -
Yours truly Edward P. Harris

Comptroller Office Albany Jan 10 th 1845
Sir
I transmit enclosed a certificate which contains all the evidence remaining in this office in relation to the pension of Timothy Sackettwood during the Revolutionary War
I am very respectfully Yr. Ob dt Servant
Edward P. Harris Rochester Michigan
Philip P. Phelps Dep t Compt r

11. 472
Esther Millet, formerly wid. of Timothy Lockwood.
Michigan
see Let. to E. P. Harris. Dec. 17. 44
do do do May 23 "45
Id. to same Feb 7 1846
" same Sept 15/47.
" " same 3 Nov 1849
Act. July 7. 1838.

9186
P. O.
Esther Miller
Service: former mdo. r Timothy Lockwood
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Co
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____,

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  26 th Dec 1781.  Priv. Lockwood Drum r  £21  11  4  
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Jan 7. 10 th — 1845 }
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 2. — now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
  First—under Capt.  Dan l Williams  in Col.  Albert Pawling  Regt.    Second  " "  " "   "    Third  " "  " "   "    Fourth  " "  " "   "    Fifth  " "  " "   "    Sixth  " "  " "   "    Seventh  " "  " "   "    Eighth  " "  " "   "    Ninth  " "  " "   "    Tenth  " "  " "   "  
Philip Schepers Dep. Compt r