Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 4748, for Michael Thorinton, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Thornton, Michael
W 4748
Thornton
B.L.H. 1967-160-55
Munn
Sally
(Former widow)
CONTENTS

3340.
New York.
Michael Thairton, 4
Esq. Massachussetts line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War,
Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th of Oct. 1818. and sent to Gideon Friesba, Esq. Delhi, N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sep t 1818, 4 mo. 8/30. 34.13
Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th March 1819 8.00
$82.13
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 Years 17.01
Continued Meredith Delaware Co
Application sent Nov. 18 th 1820 to A. A. Phelps Delhi N.Y.

3.912 New York Me Albany
Sally Wunn formerly widow of Michael Thornton Alb
who served in the Revolutiona-
ry war, as a corporal
July 1, 1816
W. J. Canan laypro ms. to Detroit Mich 96 per annum, for mar H, 1816. G.O.R. +
Sharma
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96, — Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 27th day of March 1854. and sent to
A. H. Bostwick Auburn N York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 79, Vol. A
C. F. G.
H — 500
1101

ms July 58 - no 3912
Nov 16/57 sent to H. H. Bostwick, Auburn, N.Y.
Vol I, page 55,
17,129.
Mar. 3. 1853.
" 27. "
Sally Munn, widow of Michael Thornton, Private.
Capt. Corporal in 6 th Company 2 nd Col. Regt. of Mass. Cont. Line.
Ex.
Dis.
Revolutionary War.
Admit 160 acres June 26/55.
B. H. H.
Baytown
1967 is June 26/53
H. H. Bostwick.
Auburn.
N.Y.

Mrs. Sally Munro. New York.
Widow of Michael Thornton.
Declaration.
Act 3 d Feby. 1853.
C. M. Bennett Atty Present.
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State of New York } ss. On this nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand county of Yates } eight hundred and fifty three - before the subscriber a Judge of the Court of "Yates County Court" held in and for the County and State aforesaid, being a Court of Record, personally appeared Mrs. Sally Munn who is to me known as a resident of the Town of Benton in the County of Yates and State of New York aged sixty seven 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress, approved 3 d February A.D. 1853, viz:
That she is the widow of Michael Thornton deceased, who was a Corporal in the Massachusetts line of the Revolutionary Army, and who was pensioned under Act of 1818 at the rate of $96. per annum and being a resident of the County of Delaware in said State, was paid at the Albany Agency in said State. That after the death of the said Michael Thornton as is hereinafter stated she married Reuben Munn, on the 8 th day of January A.D. 1827 and that her husband the said Reuben Munn died on the 8 th day of January A.D. 1848 since which time she has remained a widow.
She further declares that she was married to the said Michael Thornton on the seventh day of May in the year Eighteen hundred and four as will more fully appear by the proofs hereto annexed: That her husband the aforesaid Michael Thornton died on the Twenty third day of May in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty five. She further declares that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made any application for a Pension, that she was not married prior to 1800, but at the date above mentioned.
Subscribed & sworn to before me the day and year first above written, and I certify that I have no interest in the application as attorney, agent or otherwise. The words "8 th " written for "9 th " above before signing John S. Lewis Jr Yates County Judge
Sally Munn
I do hereby constitute and appoint Clement M. Bennett, of Washington D.C. any time & lawful attorney for the purpose of presenting this my application for a Pension, to attend to the same while pending and to receive the Certificate when issued and to do all things necessary and proper, as fully as I could do were I personally present. Dated this 19 th day of April 1853
Witness. A.H. Savay John S. Lewis Jr
Sally Munn
State of New York } ss. It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited county of Yates } before me the undersigned Judge of the Court of "Yates County Court" a Court of Record held in and for the said County, that Reuben Munn late a resident of said County died on the Eighth day of January Eighteen hundred and forty eight leaving surviving him his widow Mrs. Sally Munn who is above named, who was formerly the widow of Michael Thornton deceased, who was a pensioner of the United States under Act of 1818 at the rate of $96. per annum late a resident of Delaware County in said State who it appears from satisfactory evidence died on the Twenty third day of May Eighteen hundred and twenty five: and that he left surviving him the following named widow and children, viz: Mrs. Sally Thornton (now Munn) Ebenezer Thornton, Hamet Pratt wife of Abner Pratt, Michael Thornton Jr., John Thornton, Ruth Thornton, Sabina Thornton, all of whom are yet living. Witness my hand this nineteenth day of April A.D. 1853. John S. Lewis Jr Yates County Judge etc.
State of New York } ss. I do hereby certify that Hon. John S. Lewis Jr county of Yates } whose genuine signature appears attached to the foregoing declaration and certificate, was at the date of the same a Judge of the Court of the County of Yates held in and for said County (a Court of Record) duly commissioned and sworn. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 19 th day of April A.D. 1853. A.A. Pennoyer Deputy Clerk. Yates Co

Michael Thornton
3340
March 1829
En

State of New York Delaware County ss.
Be it remembered, that on this twenty seventh day of June in the year 1820 during the Session of the Court of Oyer and Terminer and Goal Delivery being a court of record and held at the court house in the town of Delhi in and for the County of Delaware pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New York entitled an act concerning the circuit courts and sitting and the Court of Oyer and Terminer and Goal Delivery passed April 5. 1813 personally appeared in open court Michael Thornton aged fifty six years resident in the town of Meredith in said County of Delaware who being first duly sworn according to Law, with an his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows that he was enlisted in the Sixth regiment commanded by Col. Calvin Smith in the Massachusetts line in a company commanded by Capt. — Pike & served in said Regiment about two years and was then transferred to the Second Massachusetts regiment commanded by Col. — Sprout in a Company commanded by a French officer called Hudson and served in the same until discharged at the close of the war, near nine months and was at the siege of Lord Cornwallis at the Capture of his Army at Yorktown Virginia. That he made application or an Original declaration for a pension under the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 on the 27 th day of April 1818 that he received from the War Department a certificate of pension dated the 5 th day of October 1818 and numbered 3340, And I the said Michael Thornton do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner whatever disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it or to bring myself

within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and the naval service of the United States for the revolutionary war pension on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule herunto Annexed and by me subscribed.
Sworn in open court June 27 th 1820
Michael Thornton
H R P hyp p p c k In Inventory or schedule containing the whole estate and income whether real or personal (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of me the said Michael Thornton above named, viz, Real Estate, A piece of a farm containing about One hundred and thirty acres in said town of Meredith for which I executed a Mortgage for the Consideration or purchase money (being $908.63) about twelve years ago and have paid Nothing and the whole is now due with the interest thereon since that time - I have cleared on said farm about 40 acres and built a small framed house thereon - this I offered to give up to Mr. Meredith the owner or mortgagee the Land any time that he should wish it.
Personal property 1 Kitchen table, 7 chairs, 1 candlestand 2 low chests, 1 dish Kettle, 1 Spidee, 1 tea Kettle, 1 Baking Kettle, 1 tea pot, 1 set cups & Saucers, 1 earthen platter, 6 table bowls, 6 table spoons, 15 earthen plates, 1 set knives & forks, 1 shovel, 1 pair tongs, 1 pair smoothing irons, 5 tin pans, 3 kules for milk, 1 wooden clock, 1 kneading trough, 1 churn, 1 pair hitches & yokes & irons, 3 axes, 1 saw & old, 2 pails, 35 soap buckets, 2 pork barrels, 3 dry casks, 2 spinning wheels, 1 Barn shovel, 2 small augers, 1 nail hammer, 1 pair old waggon wheels made use of for small cart, 1 hay knife, 2 old scythes, 1 washing tub, 2 swine, 2 hoes, 1 pair beetle rings, 1 wedge, 9 young hill fowls, 8 geese, 1 beehive, 2 testaments & a few school books, old
Michael Thornton. -

I the aforesaid Michael Thornton an by occupation a farmer or common labourer though unable to do but little labor, having in addition to the common infirmities common to age been indisposed by a liver complaint which has frequently confined me for months for a time - And unable to labor, my family residing with me is my wife who is supported by me with what she does herself who is about thirty five years of age
Michael Thornton
I Homer R Phelps Deputy Clerk of the County of Delaware do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of said court, And I do hereby certify that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total Amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is fifty nine Dollars and Sixty nine cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common pleas of said County this 17 th day of August 1820
H. R. Phelps Dep. Clerk

State of New York } Delaware county } ss.
On this twenty seven th day of April one thousand eight hundred & eigh- teen before me Gideon Fincke one of the judges of the court of common pleas in & for the county of Delaware in said State personally appeared Michael Thornton aged fifty four years & upwards, resident in the town of Meredith in said county & in the said State who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to pro- vide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" That he the said Michael Thornton enlisted in the town of Sheffield in the common- wealth of Massachusetts in the begin- ning of the year 1781 & immediately re- ferred to a recruiting rendezvous in the town of Great Barrington in said com- monwealth & was there mustered & joined a company then commanded by Capt. Hallister. Shortly after was marched to the main army at Westpoint & attached to a regiment then commanded by Lieut. Col. Lieut. Calvin Smith in the Mas- sachusetts line - He served under Col. Seamans at the capture of Cornwallis

He continued in the regular service of the United States until he was discharged on the 19 th of Nov r 1783 as appears by his discharge warrants annexed - And That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - and That he has no other evidence now in his power (by any compulsory process) of his said services than to the subscribed before me, the day & year aforesaid. Michael Thornton Gideon Fiske
I Gideon Fiske, judge of the court of common pleas in & for the county of Delaware as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Michael Thornton did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration, a- gainst the common enemy & I now trans- mit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me to the secretary for the department of war pursuant to the di- rections of the aforesaid act of congress. Gideon Fiske

State of New York } Delaware County } Jr.
Simeon Crane being sworn saith that he has been well acquainted with Michael Thornton for many years - Having been most of the time his near neighbor - He knows him to be in bad & declining health & that his constitution is very much impaired & that he has no property & stands in need of the assistance of his country for his support -
Sworn the 27 th April 1810 - before me Gideon Fiske
One of the judges of the court of common pleas in Delaware County State of New York
In testimony that Gideon Fiske is one of the Judges as aforesaid, and that the signature to the foregoing affidavits and certificates appear to be his I have affixed the seal of the court of common pleas this 7 th May 1818
H. R. Phelps Dep. Clerk

DECLARATION
OF A WIDOW WHO HAS RECEIVED A BOUNTY LAND WARRANT.
State of New York } ss. County of Wayne Yates }
On this 23 day of March A. D. 1855, before me, Samuel G. Gage , a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Sally Munro aged 70 years, a resident of Benton, Yates Co. , in the State of New York , who being sworn according to law, declares that she is the former widow of Michael Thornton deceased, who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain  in the Regiment of war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 8th day of June, 1812. *
That her husband † on or about the  at  day of  A. D. 18  for the term of  and continued in actual service in said war for the term of  and was  honorably discharged at  on or about the  day of  A. D. 18 ‡ Who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and a pensioner of the United States of New York Agency, and until his death a resident of the Town of Meredith in the County of Delaware, in the State of New York, where he drew a pension of $96 per year, until his death. That she is now a pensioner on account of her being the former widow of said Michael Thornton, under the Act of Feb. 3, 1853, at the rate of $96 per year, of the New York Agency, No. 3912
She further states that she was married to the said Michael Thornton , in Salisbury, Connecticut on the 7th day of May , A. D. 1804, by one Samuel See a Justice of the Peace, and that her name before her said marriage, was Sally (sic) that her said husband died at Meredith Delaware County, State of New York on the 23rd day of May , A. D. 1825, and that she is now a widow. †† That her said husband died at on the  day of  A. D. 18  and that she is now a widow. She further declares that she has heretofore made application for Bounty Land under the act of September 28, 1850, ¶ and received a Land Warrant, No. for acres, which she has since legally disposed of, and it cannot now be returned. § She further declares that her last husband Ruben Munro , to whom she was married on the 9th day of June 1827 , died on the 8th day of January 1847 , and that she is now a widow,
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved the 3d day of March, 1855. She also declares that she has never applied for, or received a Warrant for Bounty Land, under this or any Act of Congress, nor any Bounty Land Warrant, except the one above mentioned. therefore
Claimant's signature { Sally Munro We Frederick Hamlin and Joshua N. Holmes residents of Benton in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sally Munro in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. Signatures of Witnesses { Frederick Hamlin J. N. Holmes
The foregoing Declaration and Affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Sam. G. Gage Justice of the Peace.
* Or "War with Mexico;" or "Florida War; or other war, as the case may be." † "Was drafted;" ordered out or, "volunteered;" or, enlisted, as the case may be. ‡ "As by his original Certificate of Discharge, herewith presented," (if one is in possession;) or, if the Certificate of Discharge has been lost, or if never received; or if not known whether one was received or not, set forth the facts relative to it. †† This Declaration must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of the marriage, of the husband's death, and the present widowhood of the claimant. If there be a public Record of the marriage, a duly certified copy of it should be furnished if possible. If there be none but a private or Family Record, such Family Record, or a certified copy of the same, should be furnished, with the affidavit of some disinterested persons, proving the genuineness of the original and correctness of the copy. If no public or private record of the marriage exist, or can be procured, that fact should be set forth in the Declaration, and in such case, other evidence, such as the testimony of persons who knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband, and who knew them to cohabit as husband and wife, will be admissible. In no case, however, will the mere statement of witnesses that the claimant is the widow of the deceased be taken as evidence of the marriage; but the witnesses must state the facts and circumstances from which they derive their knowledge or opinion that she is the widow of the deceased. § If married again, here state the name of last husband, the date of his death, and where he died.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Sally Munn of the County of Gates and State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint Henry A. Burdick of the City of Aurora my true and lawful attorney, irrevocable, for me and in my behalf, to prosecute my claim for Bounty Land, and to receive such Certificate or Warrant as may be issued, and to appoint one or more attorneys under him for the purpose aforesaid, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my said attorney or attorneys may lawfully do in the premises. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 23 day of March A. D. 1855.
Frederick Humlin } Sally Munn 
ACKNOWLEDGED and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Gates and State of New York this 23 day of March 1855. And I certify, that I have no interest in this claim.
Sam. G. Gage Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF New York } Gates County Clerk's Office.
I hereby certify that Sam. G. Gage Esq. annexed Declaration of Deputies were taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly elected, and authorized to take the same, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said county, and of the Court of Record thereof, this 23 day of March 1855. And I further certify that I have no interest in this claim.
C. Martin County Clerk of Gates County.
Attorney.
WIDOW'S Bounty Land Claim. Act of

State of New York County of Yates
On this 23 d day March 1853, before me, Samuel G. Sage a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid. Personally appeared Frederick H. Hamlin and Joshua J. Holmes residents of the Town of Benton in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law each deposes and says that they are well acquainted with Mrs. Sally Munroe, whose application for Bounty Land is herewith annexed, and have been so acquainted with her, for the last 35 years. That she is the identical person who was the lawful wife of the said Michael Thornton as they have always understood and until believe, That she is now a widow, and that they know her to be the same person she represents herself to be, and that she is a pensioner of the United States under the Act of July 3 d 1853, as the former widow of said Michael Thornton, and that they are disinterested witnesses.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year first above written, and I certify that I know the deponents to be reputable persons, entitled to full credit and belief, and I further certify that from my own knowledge, I know her to be a pensioner under the Act of July 3, 1853, on account of the services of Michael Thornton in the Revolutionary war.
Frederick H. Hamlin Joshua J. Holmes
Sam. G. Sage Justice of the Peace

March 22, 1928.
Dr. V. D. Thomas, State Hospital, Terrell, Texas.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4748, it appears that Michael Thorinton or Thornton enlisted in Sheffield, Massachusetts in the early part of 1781, was mustered at Great Barrington, Massachusetts in Captain Hollister's Company and marched to West Point where he joined Captain Pike's Company, Lieutenant Colonel Calvin Smith's Sixth Massachusetts Regiment; he served under Colonel Scammel at Yorktown, was at the surrender of Cornwallis, and continued to serve as corporal in Captain Houdin's Sixth Company, Colonel Sprout's Second Massachusetts Regiment until discharged December 19, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1818, at which time he was fifty-four years old, and upwards, and was a resident of Meredith, Delaware County, New York.
Soldier married May 7, 1804 at Salisbury, Connecticut Sally Goff; he died May 23, 1825 at Meredith, New York, and she married January 8, or June 9, 1827, Reuben Munn who died

January 8, 1847 or 1848.
She was allowed pension on account of the services of Michael Thornton, on her application executed April 19, 1853, while a resident of Benton, Yates County, New York aged sixty-seven years.
Michael Thorinton or Thornton left the following children, who were alive in 1853-- Ebenezer Thornton; Harriet Pratt, wife of Abner Pratt; Michael Thornton, Junior; John Thornton; Ruth Thornton; and Sabina Thornton.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

1913 Aug. 8. Hist. to Hon. Carl Staughton. P 1928. mcl. 22. Hist. to Dr. V. D. Thomas auct.
Ray WIDOW, &c.
4748 4748
File No. _____
Sally Mannan Wid. of Michael Thornton Scotch Rev. War
Act: Feby. 3 rd 53
Index:—Vol. MS Page 71
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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500

No. 17,129
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 27, 187 55
Sally Mann wid of Michael Thornton pr. Corpl. in 6 th company 2 d Regt of Mass Cont'l line Rev. War.
Warrant 1967-160-55
H. H. Bostwick, Auburn N.Y.

Michael Thorinton Corporal in the 6 th Company 2 d Massachusetts Regiment, being enlisted for three years only, is hereby Honourably discharged the service of the United States.
Given at West Point, this 19 th day of December 1783
WALKEN B: Gine rd
Registered in the Books of the Reg t
Klupper Adjutant

✓ 1967
Her Ames

No 1181. Sally Munn widow of Michael Thornton N.Y.
Letts. C. W. Bennett 23" June 1853
Act Hely 3/53

22 March Pension Office,
21 st March, 1854,
4 M 25
Sir, Please certify, the time to which the within name pension was paid, on the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
J. C. Cole For the Commissioner.
Michael Thornton. (1818) paid to 4 Mar. 1835. No death.
F. Burt Auditor
"By Th."
Francis Burt Esq., their Auditor, Treasurer,

Sally Thornton claim No 17. 129.
W m H e Bostwickatty auburn N Y May 3 rd 1857
17129 Sally Munn widow of Michael Thornton 1867-1880 June 26/88-
G. F. Bins

Auburn N.Y. May 5 th 1857.
Wm Geo C Whiting Commr of Pensions
De Sir
Please inform me what is the P.O. address of Sally Thornton. Applicant for Bounty Land under act of Mar 3 1855. No 17.129.
Yours truly
P H Bostwick By Wm S Mott

Auburn, N. Y., March 24 th , 1855.
Hon. L. P. Waldo,
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS:
Sir:—Herewith I send application of Sally Munn, for Bounty Land. Your early attention to the same will confer a favor upon
Yours truly,
H. H. BOSTWICK.

Brief in the case of Philip Kunn, widow of Michael Thornton, formerly { Yates County and State of New York act 3 d Febry: 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This claim was approved under the act of 18 th March, 1818, 1 st Cont.
Two witnesses testify to general reputation of marriage & cohabitation.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
H. H. Bostwick Esq. Auburn,
Name and residence of Agent
N.Y.
H. B. Smith Examining Clerk.

Washington
April 23. 1853.
Hon. S. P. Waldo, Commr of Pensions
Sir. I have the honor to enclose herewith the declaration of Mrs. Sally Munn, widow of Michael Munn (late a pensioner under Act of 1818 on Albany N. York roll.) for the benefits of the act of 3 rd Feby. 1853.
Very Respectfully Your Obl. Servt J. M. Bennett

Auburn, Me. March 17 th 1854.
Hon d J P Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir
Herewith I send Application of Sally Munn widow of Ruben Munn. for a pension.
Yours truly
A H H Pasmick

TRANSFER LETTER.
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For Finance Division, Transfer Section.
Pension Agency,
Sir:
In compliance with yours of the 29 th Jany instant, notifying me of an application for a transfer from this agency by Sally Mann former Widow of Michael Thornton Corpl (Act of Feb 2 nd July 29. 1848) a Pensioner under Certificate No. 3912, the following report is made:
 1. Date to which last paid: 4 March 1876  2. Rate at which last paid: 96 dollars per annum  3. Rate at which to be paid: same  4. Are semi-annual or annual examinations required?  5. Is he exempt from biennial examination?  6. How many children entitled to the additional $2 per month?  7. Has any child died or been abandoned?  8. How many children, or sisters and brothers; and are all the children entitled to the $2 per month additional?  9. Names of minors who have died before 16 years of age:  10. Date when minor's pension terminates:  11. Name of the acting guardian:  12. If overpaid, suspended, re-enlisted, remarried, or other objection to a transfer, report it:  13. Date when last payment was made: March 11, 1876 
Paw Paw Van Buren Co Mich
Respectfully,
L. D. Dine
Pension Agent.
To
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

DECLARATION.
STATE OF New York Gates COUNTY, } ss:
On this fourth day of, March A. D. 1854 personally appeared before me Judge of the County court of Gates County State of New York Sally Mann a resident of Blount Centre , in the county of Gates and State aforesaid, aged sixty nine years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Michael Thornton who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and a pensioner of the United States of the New York Agency and until his death a resident of the Town of Meredith in the County of Delaware in the State of New York, where he drew a pension of $96 per annum, until his death.
She further declares that she was married to the said Michael Thornton on the Seventh day of May , eighteen hundred and four ; that her said husband died on the twenty third day of May A. D. 1825 ; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow. afterwards was married to Ruben Mann, on the ninth day of June A.D. 1827 and that the said Ruben Mann died on the eighth day of January A.D. 1847 and that she is now a Widow
J. M. Hugg C. H. DeMott
Sally Mann
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me. John S. Lewis Jr County Judge And I hereby certify that the above named of said County of Gates is unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity. And I certify that I am not interested in the result of the case to which the fore- going declaration relates, and that I am not concerned in the prosecution of the same.
John S. Lewis Jr Judge of the County Court of Gates County. NY

POWER OF ATTORNEY AND CERTIFICATE.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Sally Mann of the County of Gates and State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint H. H. Bostwick, of Auburn, N. Y., my true and lawful attorney, irrevocable, for me and in my behalf, to prosecute my claim for a pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, in the Revolutionary War.
and to receive such certificate as may be issued, and to appoint one or more attorneys under him for the purposes aforesaid, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my attorney, the said H. H. Bostwick, may lawfully do in the premises.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of March A. D. 1854.
Sally Mann
Acknowledged before me the day and year last above written.
Saml. C. Day JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
STATE OF } ss: I, clerk of the COUNTY OF court of within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was taken, was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace, duly elected and authorized to take the same.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this day of A. D. 1854. Clerk.

State of New-York, } ss. County of Yates }
On this third day of March A. D. 1854, before me, Samuel G. Gage a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Frederick Hamlin aged 48 years, a resident of Benton Centre in the County of Yates in the State of New York who being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says, that he is well acquainted with Sally Munn whose application for a Pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, hereunto annexed, is made: That the said Sally Munn is the identical person who was the lawful wife of the said Michael Thornton until the time of his death; and that the said Sally Munn is now a widow.
And he further deposes and says, that he is a disinterested witness.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the } day and year first above written.
Frederick Hamlin
And I certify, that the said Frederick Hamlin is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief: And that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Sam. G. Gage Justice of the Peace.
State of New-York, } ss. County of Yates }
On this third day of March A. D. 1854, before me, Samuel G. Gage a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Harriet Savage aged fifty five years, a resident of Benton Centre in the County of Yates in the State of New York who being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says, that she is well acquainted with Sally Munn whose application for a Pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, hereunto annexed, is made: That the said Sally Munn is the identical person who was the lawful wife of the said Michael Thornton until the time of his death, and that the said Sally Munn is now a widow.
And she further deposes and says, that she is a disinterested witness.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the } day and year first above written.
Harriet Savage
And I certify, that the said Harriet Savage is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief: And that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Sam. G. Gage Justice of the Peace.

State of New-York, } ss. County of Cattaraugus  Gates }
On this third day of March A. D. 1854 , before me, Samuel G. Gage a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Frederick Hamlin aged 48 years, a resident of Benton Centre in the County of Gates in the State of New York who being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says, that he is well acquainted with Sally Munn whose application for a pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, hereunto annexed, is made: and has been so acquainted with her since his early childhood, and was also so acquainted with Michael Thornton deceased during the same period, until his death. And that the said Sally , and the said Michael lived together as husband and wife during the whole time of such acquaintance until the death of the said Michael , in the year 1825 . And were reputed to be husband and wife and generally believed so to be. And that he never doubted nor heard others a doubt of their being so, and that they had one child born during the time of their so living together, which was recognized by them and others as their legitimate offspring. And he further deposes and says, that he is a disinterested witness.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the 7 day and year first above written.
Frederick Hamlin
And I certify, that the said Frederick Hamlin is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief: And that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Sam. G. Gage Justice of the Peace.
State of New-York, } ss. County of Gates }
On this third day of March A. D. 1854 , before me, Samuel G. Gage a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Harriet Savage aged fifty-five years a resident of Benton Centre in the County of Gates in the State of New York who being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says, that she is well acquainted with Sally Munn whose application for a Pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, hereunto annexed, is made: and has been so acquainted with her ever since her early childhood, and was also so acquainted with Michael Thornton deceased, during the same period, until his death. And that the said Sally and the said Michael lived together as husband and wife during the whole time of such acquaintance, until the death of the said Michael , in the year 1825 . And were reputed to be husband and wife, and generally believed so to be: And that she never doubted, nor heard others express a doubt of their being so: And that they had one child born during the time of their so living together, which was recognized by them and by others as their legitimate offspring. And she further deposes and says, that she is a disinterested witness.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the 7 day and year first above written.
Harriet Savage
And I certify, that the said Harriet Savage is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief: And that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Sam. G. Gage Justice of the Peace.

State of New-York, } ss. County of Yates }
On this third day of March A. D. 1854, before me, Samuel G. Gage a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Frederick Hamlin aged 48 years, a resident of Benton Centre in the County of Yates in the State of New York who being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says, that he is well acquainted with Sally Munns whose application for a pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, hereunto annexed, is made: That the said Michael Thornton died at Meredith in the County of Delaware in the State of New York on or about the 23 day of May A. D. 1825 and that he the Deponent was present at the time of the death of the said Michael Thornton and saw him die, and attended his funeral.
And he further deposes and says, that he is a disinterested witness.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the } day and year first above written.
Frederick Hamlin
And I certify, that the said Frederick Hamlin is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief: And that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Sam. G. Gage Justice of the Peace.
State of New-York, } ss. County of Yates }
On this third day of March A. D. 1854, before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Harriet Gage Savage aged fifty five years, a resident of Benton Centre in the County of Yates in the State of New York who being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says, that she is well acquainted with Sally Munns whose application for a pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, hereunto annexed, is made: That the said Michael Thornton died at Meredith in the County of Delaware in the State of New York on or about the Wednesday day of May A. D. 1825 and that the Deponent was present at the time of the death of the said Michael Thornton as she the Deponent has always understood and rightly believes. That she has was also well acquainted with said Michael Thornton from her early childhood until his death, and with his and the said Sally Munns family generally, and though not present at the time of his death, yet she knew then of the reputed fact, and never doubted its occurrence at the time stated.
And she further deposes and says, that she is a disinterested witness.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the } day and year first above written.
Harriet Savage
And I certify, that the said Harriet Savage is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief: And that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Sam. G. Gage Justice of the Peace.

State of New-York, Gates County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I certify, that John L. Lewis before whom the foregoing annexed Declaration was taken, was, at the time of taking thereof, a Judge of the County of Gates aforesaid, duly elected and authorized to take the same, and that
Samuel G. Gage Esq
before whom the foregoing annexed Depositions and acknowledgement were taken, was at the time of taking thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, duly elected, and authorized to take the same; and that the signatures thereto, purporting to be theirs, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said County, and of the Court of Record thereof, this 14 th day of March A. D. 1854
And I further certify, that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
C. Martin
Clerk of the County of
Gates
1854 Mar 14

State of New-York, } ss. County of Delaware }
On this Eleventh day of March A. D. 1854, before me,  Seymour Cook a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Reuben Munn aged fifty four years, a resident of Franklin in the County of Delaware in the State of  New York who being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says, that he is well acquainted with Sally Munn whose application for a pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, hereunto  annexed , is made: That he was well acquainted with  Reuben Munn , deceased, the late husband of the said Sally Munn . That the said Reuben Munn died in the Town of Franklin in the County of  Delaware , in the state of New York , on or about the eighth day of January A.D. 1847, and that he the Deponent was present at the time of the death of the said Reuben Munn .
And he further deposes and says, that he is a disinterested witness.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the } day and year first above written.
Reuben Munn
And I certify, that the said Reuben Munn is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief: And that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Seymour Cook Justice of the Peace.
State of New-York, } ss. County of Delaware }
On this Eleventh day of March A. D. 1854, before me,  Seymour Cook a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Fanny Munn aged twenty years a resident of Franklin in the County of Delaware in the State of  New York who being duly sworn, according to law, deposes and says, that she is well acquainted with Sally Munn whose application for a pension on account of the military services of Michael Thornton deceased, hereunto  annexed , is made: That she was also well acquainted with  Reuben Munn , deceased, the late husband of the said  Sally Munn . That the said Reuben Munn died in the Town of Franklin , in the County of Delaware , in the state of New York , on or about the eighth day of January A.D. 1847, and that she the Deponent was present at the death of the said Reuben Munn .
And she further deposes and says, that she is a disinterested witness.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the } day and year first above written.
Fanny Munn
And I certify, that the said Fanny Munn is a reputable person, entitled to full credit and belief: And that I am not interested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Seymour Cook Justice of the Peace.

State of New-York, Delaware County Clerk's Office, } ss.
Seymour Lodge Esq
I certify, that
before whom the foregoing annexed Deposition and acknowledgment were taken, was at the time of taking thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, duly elected, and authorized to take the same; and that the signatures thereto, purporting to be theirs  his , are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said County, and of the Court of Record thereof, this 13 th day of March A. D. 1884
And I further certify, that I am not intended or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case.
Benj. Lammon
Clerk of the County of Delaware

CARL HAYDEN ARIZONA
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.,
August 6, 1913.
Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have lately received the inclosed communication from Mr. Burt McDonald, whose address is Phoenix, Arizona, in regard to the military record of Maj. Richard McDonald, Wm. R. McDonald, and Michael Thornton during the Revolutionary War.
Any information that you can give me in regard to this matter will be greatly appreciated. Kindly return the inclosure for my files.
Yours very respectfully,
M. C. Arizona.

JEBRETT, TEXAS STATE HOSPITAL V.D. THOMAS, M.D.
THORNTON :::::
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! ! ! MICHAEL THORNTON b. d. m.
! ! ! Gideon Thornton b. d. m.
Private, in 8th Mass., regt., Col. John Choat, in the Company of James Smith, Lieut (perhaps Capt.) in the expedition against Louisburg, (French & Indian War) year 1745. Authority: Vol. 25 New Eng. Hist. Gen. Register.
Gideon was in same Company with Michael.
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THE ABOVE MICHAEL THORNTON OR ANOTHER MICHAEL THORNTON WAS IN MASS., REVOLUTIONARY WAR AS FOLLOWS:
Private, Capt. Adam Wheeler's Co., Lt. Col. Thomas Nixon's (4th) Regt., Nov. 1776 - Jan. 1777 Private, Capt. Roswell Downing's Co., Lt. Col. Miles Powell's (BERKSHIRE) Regt. 1779 July August Corporal, Capt. Timothy Foster's Co., Major Wm. Lithgo's detachment of Militia, Sept Nov. 1779, defending frontiers of Lincoln County. AUTHORITY: Mass. Soldiers and Sailors of the Rev. War., Vol. 15.
M I C H A E L T H O R N T O N :::::
wife??
.....    ! ! ! MERCY THORNTON b. 1757 d. 1824 Jan 17 m. Hezekiah King  ! ! ! MICHAEL THORNTON b. 1764 about d. m.  ! ! ! EZRA THORNTON b. d. m.  
Private, Mass., Rev. troops from Berkshire County (I have this record)
Private, age 17, 1781 in Mass., Rev. Troops Berkshire County Census 1790 gives Michael in Berkshire County: 1-1-2 IN 1820 MICHAEL WAS ON PENSION LIST.
Private, Mass., Rev. troops from Berkshire County. Census 1790 gives Ezra in Litchfield Township, County of Litchfield, Conn.: 1-4-2
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Hon. Director of Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Requesting MICHAEL THORNTON parentage and all other data. Kindly send reply to V.D. Thomas, M.D. State Hospital, TERRELL, TEXAS July, 2, 1927.
V.D. Thomas M.D.

August 8, 1913.
Hon. Carl Hayden, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Hayden:
In response to your letter dated the sixth and received the seventh instant, requesting information for Mr. Burt McDonald of Phoenix, Arizona, I have the honor to advise you that a careful search of the Revolutionary War files of this Bureau fails to show any papers relative to Richard McDonald or William R. McDonald.
The papers in claim, W. File No. 4,743, Revolutionary War, show that Michael Thorington was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-four years and upwards and resided in Meredith, Delaware County, New York.
He stated that he enlisted at Sheffield, Massachusetts, in the beginning of 1781, was mustered at Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in Captain Hollister's company, marched to West Point and joined Captain Pike's company, Lieut-Colonel Calvin Smith's 6th regiment, Massachusetts Line; that he served under Colonel Scammel at Yorktown, was at the surrender of Cornwallis, and continued as Corporal in Captain Houdin's 6th company, Colonel Sprout's 2d regiment Massachusetts Line until discharged December 19, 1783.

Soldier married at Salisbury, Connecticut, May 7, 1804, Sally Goff; he died May 23, 1825, at Meredith, New York, and she married Jan 8 June 9, 1827. Ruben Munn who died January 8, 1848, at Franklin, New York. 1847
Sally Munn was pensioned as the widow of her former husband Michael Thornton, on her application executed April 19, 1853, at which time she was sixty-seven years of age and a resident of Benton, Yates County, New York, and a Warrant numbered 1967 issued on June 26, 1855, for 160 acres of bounty land on account of the services of Michael Thornton as above.
Michael Thornton left the following children who were alive in 1853; Ebenezer Thornton. Harriet Pratt wife of Abner Pratt, Michael Thornton Jr., John Thornton, Ruth Thornton, and Sabina Thornton.
There is no further family data on file. A tracing of soldier's signature is attached hereto.
Very truly Yours,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.
2 enclosures.