Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,441, for Standley Thompson, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Thompson, Standley
No. 16441
or Stanley
Susannah
CONTENTS

8670
L
New York
Stanley Thompson of Troy in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Van Cortlandt of the New York line, for the term of four Years 1778 -
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 of March 1819 and sent to Jonathan Brase by Pittston New York
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $707.22 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 128.
$835.22
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Dead -
See letter to N. Howard Jr.
June 19. 1841
Verification sent to J. W. Waltham Esq. 19 Sept. 1841 Stephen Pugh

6762. v
New York,
Jusannah Thompson, deceased, widow of Stanley Thompson, deceased who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 3 July 1833, at New York in the State of N.Y. who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain N.Y. of the Regt commanded by Col. Callan in the N.Y. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 50 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 & ending on the 4th day of March 1839 the day of her death.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Sept. 1842 and sent to Hon. H. P. Hunt. Esq. N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March '39 240, Pension allowance ending 4 Oct '39 25.35 7 mos. 18. days. 265.35
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Theo. Moody Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 107
(See endorsement)

The amount is payable to, Robert, Rebecca, Mary, Margaret, Albert A, Catharine, Sophia, & Lorenzo Thompson children of said Jussanna Thompson, deceased.
For Report, see letter to J. W. O'Call P. 49. Sep: 6. 1842 =.

June 19. 1841.
FREE
Com. Miss Thompson
James L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.

Proy N.Y. June 16. 1841. James L. Edwards Esq.
Sir - I am requested by Mr. Albert A. Thompson of this City to address you on the subject of his Mother Susannah Thompson's Application for a pension. Mr. Thompson has just returned from Washington, where he says he had a conversation with you on the subject - and learned by you, to his great surprise, that his Mother's papers were never forwarded, or at least have never been received at the War Department. Mr. Thompson states the Circumstances to me in this way, that about August or September 1839. He employed Judge Archibald Bull to get his mother's pension. that his mother was the widow of Stanley Thompson a pensioner under the Act of 1818. and drew a pension up to the time of his death which was July 3. 1833. That he A. A. Thompson immediately on the Application to Judge Bull set about getting evidence of the Marriage of his Mother with his father Stanley Thompson. and succeeded in obtaining satisfactory evidence of that fact from an individual in Dutchess County of this State - who is since deceased - Judge Bull then took the Declaration or Deposition of his mother before himself as Judge. the evidence was annexed. and the papers all completed so far as Mr. Thompson's information is con-

cerned - and were left with Judge Bull to forward on to the De- partment - After some considerable time had elapsed, he inquired of Judge Bull about the Case - and was told by him, that he (Judge B) had rec d . a letter from Edward, that the application would be at- tended to in turn - And that Judge Bull has since that time told him that he had written letter but had rec d no answer  rec d letter from you on the subject - Mr. Thompson since his return has stated to Judge Bull, the history of his what trans- pired at Washington, and what you said on the subject - To wit - that the application had never been rec d . at Washington, and that you had never written Judge Bull on the case at all. Judge Bull answered, that you had written him one letter, he was certain, and that was that the application would be attended to in its turn - but said he could not find the letter - And finally he did not know but it was possible that the application had never been sent on. At any rate he said he could not find them among his papers - and seemed very indifferent about the subject - was sorry Mr. Thompson was dissatis- fied with him about it &c. Mr. Thompson thinks he has reason to believe that there is something wrong about the business - and he feels very much disappointed and injured in relation to it - He has been to quite an amount of expense in procuring testimony &c. and going on to Washington in relation to this matter, which his circumstances in life, are inadequate to bear - And he now asks information - which is the object of this letter - He wants to know - what can be done, and if any thing - how it must be done &c. His mother is now dead - therefore her 2 d Declaration cannot be procured - provided the original papers cannot be found - and under existing circumstances - they being related in substance above - how

must be so good to make an Application Satisfactory to the Department - by answering this soon - you will confer a special favor on Mr. Thompson -
Yours truly Nathan Howard Junr

Payment to be made at Albany by Thos M c Clough Esq r Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol. Page by
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7. July, 1838
Jusannah Thompson deceased, of State of New York, widow of Stanley Thompson deceased who was a Private in the War of the Revolution and died on the 3 rd July 1833 was entitled to receive five years pension on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum commencing on the 4 th March 1836 and terminating  but having died on the 22 nd day of October 1839 the day of her death; the Amount due up to that date is payable to Robert Thompson Rebecca, Mary, Margaret, Albert A, Catharine, Sophia, and Lorenzo Thompson, children of said Jusannah Thompson deceased.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this _____ day of _____ one thousand eight hundred and forty=
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
Commissioner of Pensions.

On Case Gentle Breeze House
Rec d 8 th June 1818
Stanley Washington Admiral
1818
Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington
will be admitted on evidence of the indigent circumstances of the applicant to which the bridge must certify on the credibility of those deposing the same.

State of New-York, } ss. Rensselaer County
On this Eighth day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in said County personally appears Stanley Thompson aged fifty six years, resident in the City of Troy in the said County 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 provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Thompson enlisted in the fall of 1778 near Popus in the state of New York in the company commanded by Captain M'Intosh of the Second Foot  by Colonel M'Intosh that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the seventh day of June 1783 when he was discharged from service in Snake Hill state of New York
that he was in the battles of Man mouth & at the taking of Cornwallis at Yorktown
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 of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Jonathan Rouse
Jonathan Rouse Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Stanley Thompson did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Jonathan Rouse
State of New-York, } ss.
I Certify that Jonathan Rouse Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing declaration, was on the Eighth day of May 1818 one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Rensselaer
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this Second day of June A. D. 1818
Joseph D. Selby Clerk

State of New York, Rensselaer County. On the 12 th day of March 1819, personally came before me Isaac S ideker and James McCloy, both known to me as credible witnesses, who being sworn declared that they have much acquai- nted with Stanley Thompson, the person within named & that they readily believe him to be in indigent circumstances and standing in need of the aid of his Country for Support - the testimony of the said S i deker and McCloy, is satisfactory evidence to me that the said Thompson is in indigent circumstances
Jonathan P. Kirtland Clerk of the Inferior of Pleas. Com. Pleas
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office.
Jonathan P. Kirtland

8670 Handley Thompson Troy 28 Mar 1891
on
J. Mallory (Thompson, agt.) Thoy. N. York

State of New York. City of Troy
On this First day of August 1820 personally appeared in open court, (being a court of record in and for the said City according to the solemn adjudications of the Supreme Court of this state, and being a court which proceeds according to the course of common law; with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount; keeping a record of its proceedings; and possessing the power of fine and imprisonment) Stanley Thompson aged Fifty eight years, resident in the City of Troy in said who , being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows:— vis Between five & six years in the Second New York Regiment commanded by Col Philip Van Cortlandt , in a company under capt D Wright . That his original Declaration under the Law of 18 th March 1818. was dated 8 th May 1818. That his Pension certificate is N o 8,670.
AND I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed,
Sworn to and declared on the first day of August 1820. Stanley Thompson Archibald D. Deyo Clerk
State of New York, City of Troy ss.
I, Joseph D. Deyo Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas called the Mayors Court held in & for the City of Troy do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath & and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount, in value, of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Thirty dollars and fifty Six cents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this first day of August 1820
Joseph D. Deyo Clerk.

A true & perfect Inventory of all the real & personal estate (necessary bedding & clothing except) of Standley Thompson as pensioner of the United States viz. No real estate, furniture & property as follows.
  1. Bake Kettle 2/ 1. Water pail 1/6 2. Earthen dishes 1/6 1 old chest of drawers 8/ 1 small chest. — $ 2, 37 1/2   8 Chaus. 1 Stove & pipe. 3 doz small Tea Spoons. 8 knives & forks. 3 powder Table Spoons, — — — — — 20, 19   1 Iron Candlestick 9 cts. 7 smoothing irons 25 cts 1 pair bed iron and irons — — — — — 1, 09   1. Old rug Carpet. $4. 3 Cups & saucers 19 cts. 4 Earthen plates, 25 cts — — — — — 2, 44   1. Cast iron Kettle 1/ 1 Tea Kettle 1/ 1 Stone Pitcher 32 cts — — — — — 1, 79   3. awls 1/ 1. Hammer, 2/ 2 Shoe knives 1/ 10 pairs Tongs — — — — — 9, 75   $ 30, 56 1/2 
I am by occupation a Cordwainer, unable to pursue my trade constantly, by reason of sickness, having been afflicted for several years past, with the Asthma, my family consists of a wife aged Fifty three years & four children viz. Catherine aged 13. years Sophia aged 11. years Lorenzo aged 9 years and Samantha aged 6 years - And I do solemnly swear that the foregoing is a true statement, according to the best of my knowledge & belief.
Standley Thompson
Subscribed & sworn to this first day of August, 18 20 in open Court
Archibald Dule Dep. Clerk.

✓ 7963
Susanna Thompson ad.
NY
act 7 July '38
died in 33!
Rejected
adm d
2 yrs per
80
from 24 July 36 to 22 Oct
1839. the day of her death
to Robert, Rebecca, Mary to Robert, Rebecca, Mary Margaret, Albert A. Catharine Sophia & Lorenzo Thompson children plus Anna Thompson
Rev. H. H. Hunt
Troy NY.

State of New York County of Rensselaer ss.
On this first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one personally appeared before the Justices of the Justice Court of the City of Troy, in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York Robert A. Thompson a resident of the City of Troy aforesaid aged thirty nine years, a son of Stanley Thompson and Susannah Thompson his wife, late of the City of Troy aforesaid, both deceased, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his 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 he is a son of the said Stanley Thompson and Susannah Thompson aforesaid, that the said Stanley Thompson was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 1818, his pension Certificate was granted in 1819, for Eight dollars per month, that said Stanley Thompson died on the 3 d day of July 1833, at the City of Troy aforesaid, leaving the said Susannah Thompson his widow - That said Susannah Thompson in the month of August 1839, made an application before Archibald Bull Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Rensselaer, for the benefits of the act of Congress herein first above referred to, that in that declaration the said Susannah Thompson declared that she was the widow of Stanley Thompson the pensioner aforesaid, she also declared that she was married to the said Stanley Thompson in the month of November in the year 1791, and also that her husband the aforesaid Stanley Thompson died on the 3 d day of July 1833, 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 - And this applicant says that the aforesaid declaration made by his mother aforesaid before Judge Bull as above mentioned, was made subscribed and sworn to by her before Judge Bull at the time above mentioned, in presence of this applicant - that this applicant had then procured testimony of the marriage of his mother with his father, which were left with Judge Bull together with the declaration of his mother for the purpose of forwarding on to the War Department to procure a pension under the first above mentioned act that the said declaration and papers have since that time been mislaid or lost, that the applicant supposed they were at

the War Department in Washington D.C. until about the first of June last, when this applicant was at the City of Washington at the War Department and was there informed by James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions that no such application as the above mentioned of Susannah Thompson had ever been at the War Department - that this applicant on returning home to Gen. made diligent and strict inquiry of Judge Bull and others about said Declaration and papers, in order to find them, but has as yet been unable to hear any thing from them or to get any satisfactory information where they are. This applicant further states that his mother Susannah Thompson died at the House of  in the County of on the 22 nd day of October 1839. leaving the following named Children, who are the sons and daughters of the late Stanley and Susannah Thompson, and who still survive, to wit Robert Thompson aged forty seven, Rebecca Thompson aged forty five years, Mary Thompson aged forty three years, Margaret Thompson aged forty one years, Albert Thompson aged thirty nine years, Catherine Thompson aged thirty six years, Sophia Gouleen aged thirty four years, Lorenzo Thompson aged thirty one years. This applicant distinctly declares that his mother Susannah Thompson never was married after the death of his father Stanley Thompson, that he fully believes the statements made by his mother in her Declaration before Judge Bull, and which are in substance herein above stated to be correct - that this applicant has made diligent inquiry for any record of the marriage of his father and mother as aforesaid but is satisfied there is no such to be found, either of the Minister who married them, or of any family record in any form whatever - that this applicant has taken much pains to procure evidence of the marriage of his mother with his father and has been unable to procure the accompanying affidavits of Deborah Quick and Mary Herrick, to that known which is the best evidence that can now be procured of that fact according to the best information and belief of this applicant.
Given & subscribed on the 3 rd day and year above written J. A. Thompson in Open Court - C. S. Sheldon H. N. McMartin Esq. of the parties of the parties present
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that

the above named Applicant Albert A. Thompson is a respectable and reputable person and that his statements are entitled to full faith and Credit -
I William Hagen Clerk of the Justice Court of the City of Troy do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the Original Proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Albert A. Thompson for a Pardon.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this first day of July in the year Eighteen hundred & forty One.
W Hagen Clk of the court

State of New York Dutchess County ss. Deborah Leek of the Town of Rhinebeck Dutchess County. Being duly sworn deponeth and saith that she knew Susanah Cable some two years before she was married to Stanley Thompson & was acquainted with said Thompson who was a Brother of witness & that they both lived in the Town of Clinton Dutchess County at the time of the Marriage which took place about the year of 1791 in the Town of Stanford  Deponent was not present at the Marriage ceremony but recollects that it was said that a Baptist Priest by the name of Comer Bullock married the said Susanah to Stanley Thompson and deponent knew them after the Marriage and lived in the same neighbourhood many years after they were married and frequently visited them. That they had seven Children the eldest died about two years old which this deponent knew before they moved to Troy Rensselaer County and understood that they had two other children after so moving and the said Deborah Leek further saith that she is now twenty four years of age and further saith not  Sworn & subscribed before me her this 28 th day of June 1841 Deborah Leek  marks  W m D r Stewart Justice of the Peace
W th certify that Deborah Leek is a credible person
W m D r Stewart J. P.
St d Haverstock
Dutchess County ss. Peter G. Leek of the Town of Rhinebeck Dutchess County. Being duly sworn deponeth & says that he went in the Town of Stanford & neighbourhood about two years ago to examine the records of the Baptist Church society where this deponent understood that the Parson Comer Bullock formally Read and was informed by Parsons that knew him and they informed this deponent that said Priest Comer Bullock never kept any records of his Marriages as they were none of and that the said Comer Bullock has been dead a great number of years as this deponent was informed, & further saith not  Sworn & subscribed the 28 th day of Peter G. Leek June 1841 before me W m D r Stewart Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Dutchess County ss
I Robert Mitchell Clerk of the County of Dutchess aforesaid do Certify That William D Stewart Esquire whose name is on this Sheet three times written was on the day of the date of such signatures a Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Dutchess residing in the town of Rhinebeck duly elected and sworn and that the three signatures W. D. Stewart above and written written are genuine and in the proper handwriting of said Justice
1 1/2 2 1/2 4 1/2
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the Seal of the said County this 29 th day of June in the year of Our Lord 1822
Robt Mitchell, Clerk.

State of New York } City of New York } ss. Mary Herrick of the city of New York aged about sixty six years being due some eleven and says She was acquainted with Stanley Thompson and Savannah Thompson of the town of Clinton Dutchess County and State of New York, and were intermarried in fall of the year Seventeen hundred and ninety one and lived as neighbors in the aforesaid town for about twelve years after their marriage as aforesaid. Deponent further says that said Stanley and Savannah Thompson were married in the town of Stan- ford County of Dutchess, as aforesaid by the Revend. Stephen Bullock of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. That said Thompson and wife moved from Clinton aforesaid to Troy in the State of New York where this deponent also resided after their marriage & knew them during their residence there, a period of twelve years. And deponent further says that the said Stanley & Savannah Thompson had a daughter about one year after their marriage which died at the age of ten years or there- abouts
Given this 30 th day of June 1841
Before me W. M. Miller
Mary Herrick
Subscribed to the City of New York }
I certify that the above deponent Mary Herrick is the wife of Stephen H. Herrick of the City of New York a lady of respectability and is entitled to full faith & credit.
W. M. Miller Judge of the Peace

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, NATHANIEL JARVIS, CLERK of the City and County of New York, and Clerk of
in and for the said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and authorized to take the same, and that I believe the signature of said Instrce thereunto subscribed is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, the 30 day of June 1841.
Nathl Jarvis
Clerk.

State of New York Rensselaer County ss:
William W. Whipple of the City of Troy, in the County & State aforesaid, being Sworn, deposes & saith: That he was well acquainted with Stanley Thompson & Susanna his wife, thirty five years ago, in the City of Troy. He was acquainted with them from that time to the time of their death. And he was also acquainted with the Children of the said Stanley & Susanna whose names are as follows. viz: Robert Thompson. Rebecca Thompson. Mary Thompson. Margaret Thompson. Albert H. Thompson. Catharine Thompson. Sophia Thompson & Lorenzo Thompson. That he was intimately acquainted with all of said Children, excepting said Margaret & Catharine & have no doubt that the said Margaret & Catharine were Children of the said Stanley & Susanna. Said Margaret left her Parents when very young, & has not returned since. Said Catharine has remained at home, but seldom allows herself to be seen by strangers. Said Children are the only Children, & heirs of said Stanley and Susanna Thompson, as this Deponent truly believes.
Subscribed & sworn before me this 11th day of July 1842. And I certify that I believe Deponent to be a credible witness. Francis N. Mann Judge of Rensselaer County Court at Albany in Sup. Court
Wm W. Whipple

State of New York Rensselaer County
John W. Mackey of the City of Troy, State County aforesaid, being sworn says, that he was well acquainted with Stanley Thompson Susanna his wife. He has been for during thirty five years past, up to the time of his decease that the only surviving children of the said Stanley Susanna are Robert, Rebecca, Mary, Margaret, Albert, Catherine, Sophia & Lorenzo, Thompson, all of whom were alive at the time of the decease of the said Stanley Susanna and are now alive at this date, as he believes.
Sworn before me this 11th day of July 1892. I certify that Deponent is a credible witness
J. W. Mackey
A. S. Mann Judge of Probate Court. Troy Counselor in Sup Court

State of New York Rensselaer County ss: }
Sarah Maria Hawk- ins of the City of Troy, in the State of New York aforesaid, being sworn says, that she was acquainted with Susanna Thompson wife of Stanley Thompson deceased — that said Susanna Thompson died at the Village of Lansingburgh in said County on the twenty second day of October, one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine in the presence of this Deponent. That said Susanna was the mother of Robert Thompson, Rebecca Thompson, Mary Thomp- son, Margaret Thompson, Albert Thompson Catharine Thompson, Sophia Thompson & Loring Thompson, who are the only surviving children of said Stanley & Susanna Thompson as this Deponent believes — subscribed & sworn before.
me this 11th day of July 1842. before me.
Sarah Maria Hawkins
And I certify that Deponent is a credible witness. }
Francis N. Munroe Judge of Renss. Co. N. Y. Plus Commissioners in Sup. Court

State of New York Rensselaer County ss:
Albert A. Thompson 2nd, grandson of Stanley Thompson and Susanna Thompson, of the City of NY, in the County of Rensselaer being sworn depo- sette & says, that said Susanna died on the 22nd day of October 1839. That Deponent attended her funeral & saw said Susanna Thompson after her decease. Said Stanley Thompson husband of said Susanna was a prisoner of the United States, and drew a pension at the time of his decease Subscribed & sworn before me, this 11th day of July 1842. And I certify that I believe him a credible witness.
A. A. Thompson
Francis R. Mann, Judge of N.Y. Co. Pleas & Commissioner in Sup. Court.
State of New York Rensselaer County ss
Hon. H. P. Hunt AT
I Charles Hooper Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Francis R. Mann Esq: before whom the foregoing affidavits of William W. Whipple, John H. Mackey, Sarah Maria Hawkins & Albert A. Thompson 2nd deponent where been sworn was at the time of taking said affidavits, a Judge of the Rensselaer County Courts duly commissioned & sworn. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Judge and verily believe his signatures subscribed to the said several affidavits are each his genuine signatures. That the said Francis R. Mann resides in said County of Rensselaer.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal this 10 July 1842 Charles Hooper Clerk

Deacon Thompson
NY.
July 15. 1842
Hon: J. L. Edwards. Commissioner of Pensions Washington
D. C -

Canaan Col. Co New York - July 12 - 1842
Sir Mr Albert A Thompson of Troy, call'd on me to obtain some evidence of the Marriage of his father Stanley Thompson and his wife Susanna. The best evidence I can give is, as follows.
In the year 1798 - I was stationed on Dutchess circuit where they then lived, and I remember they had three children - and none of them were twins, I should think there was 18 months or 2 years difference in their ages. I was again stationed on the circuit in 1803 and baptised some of their children. I have been acquainted with them to the time of their deaths and Mr Thompson never had any other wife than Susanna.
I was also acquainted with Mary Herrick and Deborah Quick, whose affidavits you have. They are persons of piety and veracity. Of the evidence you have is sufficient to allow the widow of Mr Stanley Thompson her dower; it will but be just like to allow it to Mr Albert A Thompson, who as a dutiful son took care of his parents until their deaths - I am dear sir your similar friend.
B. Hibbard Minister in the Methodist E. Church

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
W.C.L.
June 11, 1925
Mrs. C. C. Oliphant 228 Hillcrest Ave. Trenton, N.J.
Madam:
I have to advise you, from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 16441, it appears that STANDLEY or STANLEY THOMPSON enlisted near Esopus, New York, in 1778 and served as private in Captain J. Wright's Company, Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's Second New York Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown and was discharged June 7, 1783. to include battle of Monmouth I used 1778 instead of fall of that year
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 8, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, aged fifty-six years. He died July 3, 1833.
He married in the fall of 1791 at Stanford, New York, Susan-nah Cable, and at that time both were residents of Clinton, Dutchess County, New York. In 1820 she was fifty-three years of age. She died October 22, 1839, at Lansingburg, Rensselaer County, New York.

They had the following children:
Robert aged 47 years in 1841. Rebecca " 45 " " " " Mary " 43 " " " " Margaret " 41 " " " " Albert A. " 39 " " " and living in Troy, New York. Catharine " 36 " " " " Sophia " 34 " and the wife of --- Bontecon in 1841. Lorenzo " 31 " in 1841. Samantha " 6 " in 1820 and not living in 1841. A daughter, name not given, was born in 1792 and died two years later.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF Commissioner

1925 June 11, 1925 Mrs. J. C. Clifham Mrs. Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16441 Sarah Thompson Widow of Samuel Thompson Rev War
Act July 17th 88
Index: Vol. 11 , Page 272
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr 22 1872
Dear Sir,
Yours H. B. Hunt M. H. P. ... Edward ... Prubur ... Washington

Rep d - Hale April 21 st / 42 -
Sir Will you allow me to call your atten- -tion to the case of Susannah Thompson widow of Stanley Thompson, deceased in 1819 and who died July 3 rd 1833. Please inform me what the objection is to placing the widow up - the pension now - the funds belong to my District - Respectfully Yours & W. D. Hunt

Aug 9. (1841)
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J. S. Edwards Esquire Comm ee of Pensions - Washington D. C.
Hon. Perry Smith Senate U.S.

Washington August 9 th 1846,
Sir Mr Thompson of Troy, who was with me some time in June at your Office, wished me to enquire of you. the result of your examination of the Pension papers of his brother, I think the widow of Henry Thompson esq. He informed me, the papers were sent to the Pension Office, the last part of July. Will you have the good will to give me the information desired. I am Sir, Very Respectfully,
Your Ob d Serv t J. L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions.
Perry Smith

Thompson
July 31. 1841
Post
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Troy July 29. 1841.
James S. Edwards Esq.
Sir - About the 1 st of July inst. I sent you a Claim for a Pension in the Case of Susannah Thompson a Widow or rather in the Case of the Heirs of Susannah Thompson. Albert Thompson one of the heirs made the Declaration. And being about time to hear something from it. I did not know but it was unjcarried. As there seems to have been some strange fatality, in the Case of the Widow, which Judge Dull had the charge of. And of which you are undoubtedly apprized - Please give me some information in regard to it. if it is nothing more than, whether you have Rec d it or not
Yours truly
Nathan Howard Junr.

Aug 15 '42
Miss
Susan R. Thompson
From H. P. Smith M.C.
Edwards Supt up Pensions Washington City

Troy N York August 12 5/42.
Since your letter to me under date of 16 th ult. relating to the application of the laws of Susannah Thompson, claiming a pension, I have been compelled by sickness to leave Washington - I have this evening been called upon by Mr. Thompson and he supposes that in consequence of the - action of Congress upon the subject, since your letter to me, that his claim may now be allowed. Allow me therefore to call your attention to the subject - With great Respect Yours &c J. H. P. Hunt
J. L. Edwards Esq. Camp. P. Quarters

5 Sep 1842
do Comp
J. H. Johnson
H. D. Hunt M.C.
Mr. Edwards Esq. Comp d Pension Washington City

Truy N. E. W. Sep. 3 rd /42.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir, When I wrote you last under date of 12 th August, in reference to the case of Mrs. Susannah Thompson, I referred to a joint Res n - paper on 5 th August (I believe). but it was not approved until the 16 th August. Presuming that you were not aware of its existence when you wrote me on the 17 th August, I again address you on the subject. According to my recollections of the case, the claim rests upon the Act of 1838. The objection was, that her husband survived the passage of the act of 7 th June 1832. The Res n to which I refer removes this objection. I hope therefore you will forward to me the before certificate in the case at your earliest convenience - etc -
With great Respect Yours &c H. P. Hunt

Stanley Thompson b July 3 1833 fusamok m 1791, d. 22 Oct '39
Pen Oct 1888
  Robert Thompson  47      Rebecca Thompson       Mary Thompson       Margaret Thompson       Albert A. Thompson       Catharine Thompson  13-21  34  36    Sophia Porteous  11. 21  32  34    George Thompson  9-21.  30.  31  
1821 47 1791

MRS. G. C. OLIPHANT 228 HILLCREST AVENUE TRENTON, N. J.
My dear Mr. Nuttall
I received your letter regarding Stanley Thompson, and want to thank you very much for sending so much information.
The dates of his birth and death I was especially glad to have.
Believe me
Very truly yours, (Mrs. G. C.) Laura T. Oliphant.
June 22, 1925.

MRS. G. C. OLIPHANT 228 HILLCREST AVENUE TRENTON, N. J.
Bureau of Pensions Gentlemen, —
I have been filling out some papers for the Daughters of the American Revolution, and I should be greatly obliged if you could give me some information about the following soldiers. If possible I should like to know the dates of births and deaths and the place of residence of the following: Stanley Thompson, private - 2 nd regiment - N.Y. Samuel Leonard, private - State line fought in Battle of Saratoga. and Ephrata Bell, who lived near Fort Edward, New York, and took part in the capture of

Fort Siouderga.
Thanking you for any information you may be able to forward. Believe me
Yours very truly,
(Mrs. G.L.) Laura S. Oliphant.
April ninth.

Old case
Gen. John C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City
Returned

Pittston Rensselaer County 12 th March 1819
Sir Enclosed I return you the declaration of Stanley Thompson on an application for a pension under the late Act of Congress with a certificate endorsed thereon of his reduced circumstances founded on oath of Isaac Snedaker & James Mallory two credible witnesses who from a personal knowledge of the said Stanley circumstances say that he is in reduced circumstances and is in need of assistance from his country for support.
I am very respectfully your Obedient Servant
Jonathan Pines
Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary of War

July 16. 1842.
Miss
From H. P. Hunt M.L.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm te Pensions Washington
Hon. H. P. Hunt H. P. Hunt

Washington July 15 th /42
J. L. Edwards Esq. Compt. Pensions
Sir I am sure you what I believe will be considered satisfactory in the case of the heirs of Susanna Thompson, the widow of a pensioner - Be pleased to give the same your attention at your earliest - convenience and Obey
In Room 86. S.W. H. P. Hunt

July 3. 1841
pay.
add p. H.
Miss: Thompson
Miss
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Troy July 1. 1841. James L. Edwards Esq.
Sir. Enclosed are the papers of Mr. Albert H. Thompson for a Pension since the death of his mother Susannah Thompson. I believe you are pretty well acquainted with the case! We shall expect a Report soon
Yours truly Nathan Howard Junr.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Thompson, Stanley GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7866 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED November 9, 1791 to Burnett Miller, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Thompson, Stephen GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6582 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Feb. 21, 1792 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.