Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,458, for Justin Leonard, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Leonard Justin Wt 20,458
Theodosia B L Wt. 13735-160-55.
CONTENTS

2289 New York Massachusetts
Justin Leonard
Springfield in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by Col. [blank] in the [blank] for 8 mo. Private Valician
Entered on the Roll of [blank] at the rate of 30 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Dec r 1832 and that George Colton Springfield Mass to date of Sep r 1832 $ 5.29 Pension allowance ending at Dec r 31 st 15.76 $ 60.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by [blank] Clerk, Book 2, Vol. 27 Page 64. 2-8 - 4 - 120.
Ina. Cir. sent 23 rd Sep r 1834
Transf d to New York from 4 March 1834 Oct 1 st 1834
Let. to Albany N.Y. Agency, May 16. 1835. In at Mr Fleming Aug t 23 '35.

Ad March 3
112805
May 1
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Theodacia Leonard wife
Justin Leonard
Mariaf if  El Rose May 35 if  Rv War 13.1
Rv Pension
Date July 17. 1848-
N.Y. 742
ad. 160 ad. Jany 5/56
Dorp
Mr.
Vol L. page 51.
H. H. Bartwell
Auburn N.Y.,

Reported
742 New York Albany Theodolia Leonard widow of Justin Leonard who served in the Revolutionary war, as a pri. Musician
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 33, Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17. day of July 1848 and sent to
R. Day. Moravia Cayuga Co. N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 118 Vol. 4

21 Hg Justin Leonard
8 Month Pnwch 1 80 Museum
The official charac- ter & signature of the Magistrate not Certified.
(admitted)
$ 30.33.
George Colton Esq. Springfield Mass.

BRIEF in the case of Justin Leonard of West Springfield in the State of Massachusetts , (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Probate Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1780 (July) 6 private Gen. Capt. Thos. H. Cushing, Col. Vose. West Point & the Jerseys.   1779 (July or August) 1 musician Capt. Prescott Leonard Col. Baker's Reg.   (Fall) (about 2) private Capt. Sloper Col. Chapin at Albany.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? West Springfield  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? one living witness.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? no certificate that the person before whom the affidavit was sworn to, is a magistrate - no certificate of a clergyman to one witness 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Hart Examining Clerk.

112505-

State of Connecticut ss town of Branford April 25 th 1855 County of New Haven
On this 25 th day of April AD 1855, before me Henry Rogers, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County & State aforesaid, personally appeared Theodosia Leonard, aged eighty nine years, a resident of the Town of Branford in the County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is the identical person who was the lawful wife of Justin Leonard deceased, and that she is now a widow, and has continued so ever since his death, and that she is the identical person named in an original Certificate in her possession, of which (I certify) that the following is a true copy.
"War Department"
"Widows Pension"
"I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2 nd 1848, Theodosia Leonard Widow of Justin Leonard who was a Private & Musician in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension list at the rate of thirty dollars and thirty three cents per Annum, Commencing on the 4 th of March 1848, and continuing for life unless she should again marry; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage"
"Given at the War Office of the United States this 17 th day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty eight."
"W L Marcy Secretary of War."
"Examined and Countersigned "J L Edwards "Commissioner of Pensions "By F S Bruns."
That she has not intermarried but continues the widow of the above mentioned Justin Leonard, and that she now resides in the Town of Branford in the County and State aforesaid, and has resided there for the space of two years last past, and that previous thereto, she resided in Norwalk in the State of New York to the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty paid to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 8, 1855.
Theodosia Mark Leonard
We Timothy Barker and Martha Barker residents of Branford in the County and State aforesaid, before our oaths declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Theodosia Leonard in our presence; and that from a long and intimate acquaintance with her, and her family we know that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that she is now a widow
Timothy Barker Martha Barker

The within foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me this 23 rd day of April A.D. 1855, and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person entitled to full credit and belief, and that I am satisfied that the claimant is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that she is a Revolutionary pensioner as represented, and that she is now a widow. And I further certify that I have no interest in this claim,
Henry Rogers
Justice of the Peace

(Power of Attorney.)
Know all Men by these Presents: That I, Theodosia Leona of the County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut do hereby constitute and appoint HENRY II. BOSTWICK, of the City of Auburn, Cayuga County, New-York, my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my behalf, to prosecute my claim for whatever Bounty Land I may be entitled, on account of the military services of Justin Leona in the service of the United States; And to receive such Certificate or Warrant as may be issued, and 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 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 April A. D., 1855
ATTEST.
Timothy Barker Martha Barker
The above her X Leonard mark
Acknowledged and subscribed before me the day and year last above written,
Henry Royes
Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF Connecticut New Haven County, } ss.
County Clerk's Certificate.
I hereby certify that Henry Rogers was made before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was made at the time of taking the same was Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly elected, and authorized to take the same, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said county and of the Court of Record thereof, this 25 th day of April 185 5 .
John C. Holliston
Assistant County Clerk of San Francisco County.

Declaration — In Order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 Entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows
State of New York
Cayuga County } ss.
On this 23 rd day of October 1840 personally appeared before me the undersigned a judge of the County Courts in and for said County Theodosia Leonard a resident of Auburn in the County aforesaid aged 70 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 passed July 7. 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows, That she is the widow of Justin Leonard who was a pensioner of the United States. And she further declares that she was married to the said Justin Leonard on the 12 th day of April 1789. That her husband the aforesaid Justin Leonard died on the 12 th day of December 1835. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed in the presence of me this day and year above written
Wing Jahn Judge Cayuga County Courts
And I the said judge do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Theodosia Leonard and am of Opinion that she cannot from bodily infirmity attend Court.
Wing Jahn Judge Cayuga Co. Courts

State of New York Cayuga County } ss
On the 26 th day of October 1840 personally appeared before me the undersigned a judge of the County Court in and for said County, Rowland Day of Meravie in said County who after being duly sworn concerning to said cloth in his oath declared and say that he was well acquainted with Justin Severy a physician of the United States and late of Meravie aforesaid deceased, that the said Justin Severy died on the 12 th day of December 1835, since that he this deponent attended the funeral of the said Justin Severy sworn to and subscribed before me me the day & year above written Wing Tabor Judge of Cayuga Co. Courts
Rowland Day
I the said judge do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Rowland Day and that he is a person of truth and veracity and that his testimony is entitled to credit and belief
Wing Tabor Judge Cayuga Co. Courts

FAMILY RECORD.
Marriages.
Justin Leonard to Theodosia Leonard April 12 th 1789 — Martha Leonard daughter of Justin & Theodosia was married to Sylvanus Griswold April 15 th 1813 — Martha Griswold was mar- ried to Timothy Barker Jun. May 28 th 1827 —
Births.
John, Feb. 25 th 1790 — Martha October 5 th 1793 — Feb. 6 th 1798, a son not alive — Justin May 20 th 1799 — Isaph. D. Nov. 29 th 1801 — Christopher Sept. 28 th 1806 —

No 7457
The END of the NEW TESTAMENT.
041.35.12. v. 1
THIS EDITION OF THE BIBLE
CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Anno DOMINI 196.
11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still ; and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still ; and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still ; and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
12 And behold, I come quickly ; and my reward is with me, c to give every man according as his work shall be.
13 d I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whore-mongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the
offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth, say, Come. e And let him that is athirst, Come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, f If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book :
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly ; Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
AD 196 e 157 55 1
f Deu 13 1 Prov. 30 6.
c Rom. 2 6.
d Isaiah 41 4, & 44 6. Chap. 1 8, & 21 6.
The END of the NEW TESTAMENT.
MS 1. 6. 2. 22. (1)
MS 7. 4. 57

2049 Justice Records Declaration & Deposition of Ely McIntire

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
In this Court, day of Aug. 1852 - personally appeared before me the  Rev.  Deacon  Deacon  John  John  Chapman  Chapman Esq. Clerk of the Court of Probate who being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is a resident of West Springfield in the County of Hampshire, State of Massachusetts, aged fifty nine years, was being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to claim the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the month of July 1808, for six months, was mustered the same month at Springfield Mass, and marched from thence to West Point where he was again mustered, and attached to a Company commanded by Capt. Chas. H. Cushing in the Regiment commanded by Col. D. Dose, during the summer and fall he near the greater part of the time in New Jersey but went into Winter quarters at West Point where he was discharged not far from the first day of Jan. 1809, and received a written discharge signed by Col. Dose and signed also I think by Capt. Cushing said discharge has been lost - Ed. McKittrick whose deposition accompanies this declaration served with me in the same Company and Regt. during the winter term of six months.
That he served one month by enlistment as a volunteer in a Company of Militia commanded by Capt. (Barnes) Dorr was in Col. Dill's Regiment of Militia in the State of Massachusetts in the month of July or August 1813. Ed. McKittrick served with me at the same time and place and his deposition is annexed.
That he also served about two months by enlistment in the fall of the year 1813, at Albany in the State of N. York in a Company of Militia commanded by Capt. Dill of Hampshire Massachusetts and in Col. Chapin's Regiment. Ed. McKittrick whose deposition is annexed served with me during said term of two months. That he served about one month, that he served with him in which he entered the service and has resided in said town ever since he left the army and now resides in said town.

The undersigned makes every claim whatsoever to a pension or an annuity except the interest, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Justin Leonards
Given to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
I Justin Willard Register of P Court of Probate to here by certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Asahel Leonard for a pension
in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of this my eighth day of August A.D. 1832 Justin Willard

112503—

Auburn, N. Y., Apr 28 th , 1855.
Hon. L. P. Waldo,
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.
Sir:—Herewith I send application of Theodosia Leonard for Bounty Land. Your early attention to the same will confer a favor upon
Yours truly,
H. H. BOSTWICK.

✓ Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20458
Alma Mater University of Justin, Second Dr. Rev. Wm.
Act: Feb 29. 48
Index:—Vol. 81 , Page 130
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2149 Justin Leonard
6 mo. rec. arms 3. Militia
9 months of service is required Noted in declaration
Co. of justice being in Conn. is added —
George Colton E Northfield Mass.

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

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

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
† QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
† QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

3019 New York (Albany)
Theodosia Seward widow of Justin Seward who was a Brvt. Musician in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of November 1833 and sent to
H. Day. Mariana N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 108
N. Briles Clk

112505.
Hon. S. P. Mc Caw of Penn Washington

✓ 18.735
2 Motions

5923 Albany, New York
Theodosia Leonard widow of Justin Leonard
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832 and who died on the 12. Decr. 1835 of Cayuga Co. in the State of N. York who was a Pr. Militiaman in the company commanded by Captain Cushing of the regt. commanded by Col. Vose in the Mass. line for 8 months Pr. 26.66 " 1 " " 3.66 $30.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany 30.33 at the rate of 30 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Nov. 1840 and sent to R. Day, Esq. Moravia, N. Y.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1840 140.49 Semi-annual allowance ending Decr. 1840 15.16
$155.65
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Book 9. Vol. 2. Clerk, Page 88

May 15
May 22 89
James L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pension War Department City of Washington

Meek & Farnes Bank Albany Pension Agency May 12. 1835.
James L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions
Sir: I enclose you the copy of a letter from James L. Edwards Esquire, claiming pay at the rate of \$30 \frac{33}{100} per annum from 4 March 1834. His name is not on our books. Be pleased to instruct us whether or not we shall pay him - I am Sir, very respectfully Your obed Servt.
R. M. Cleveland

27 SEP 18 MB
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Commonwealth Bank
Pension Agents Off
Boston Sept 27. 1834.
Sir,
Julius Leonard a pensioner under act of June 1832 has been paid up to the 11 March 1834 at $30 33 / 100 per annum.
I am,
Very respectfully
Your obedt Servt
E. M. Prentiss for, and in the absence of the Agt
H. Edwards Esq } Genl. Prentiss }

7457
Theodora Linnell
Ad. July 7. 1838
Mum. 12 Apr 1789
Husband d. 12 Dec 1835
Col Rose } mpt Capt Cushing }
Admitted
8 Mo Private
1 " Musician
$30.33
R. Day Esq., Memoria N.Y.

Map 24
Justin Leonardo
2289 16,640
Transfer
Transfer Mr. Burdine
Rev d Sep r 20 th 1834

J. L. Edwards Esq Com d Missions Washington D.C.

Moravia Sept. 15. 1834
Col. J. S. Edwards
Sir
Enclosed herewith I send you the deposition of Justin Levine for the purpose of obtaining a transfer of the payment of his pension from Hopkinstown to New York —
I am very Respectfully Yr. O. Servt R. Dug.

Albany N.Y. Justice Leonard act June 7 th 1832 to what time fund? 4/2
p st 1 st Sept 1835 JH
5925

No 7457. Nov 17. 1846 Noravia N.Y. 12 Nov N.Y. July 7. 1838 Theo. Leonard
733
Col. Jas. L. Edwards Com't Pensions Washington D.C.

N.Y. Moravia, 12 Nov. 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Theodosia Leconte widow of Justin Leconte late a pensioner U.S. asking for a pension, and am
Sir Respectfully, Your Obt. Servant R. Day

Justin Leonard
Payments to be made at Baton Rouge by the First Natl Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Baton Rouge.
Recorded by J. H. B. Blair Clerk, in Book D. Vol. 27 page 64.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Justin Leonard of the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty ————— dollars and Thirty Three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty Third day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five.
L. Wood Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

2 File
Col. J. L. Edwards Com d of Pensions Washington D.C.

Moravia Bay, Co. N.Y. July 5. 1848
Col. J. L. Edwards
Sir
Herewith I send you the electification of Modestia Stewart asking for the renewal of her Pension under the Act of 2 nd February 1848.
It is understood by many here that a Law has been passed by Congress giving to widows of Revolutionary Soldiers a Pension if their marriage did take place after the year 1794. Will you have the goodness to inform me on the subject, and if so send me the Law, I am &c
Respectfully Yours R. Leay

2785 Aug 7. 1843.
Rev. Richard March 5. 1843.
Ag
Col. J. L. Edwards Com d Pensylvania Washington D. C.

Moravia N.Y. 1. Aug 1843
Col. J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
I send you in close of the declaration of Theodora Leonard Widow of Justin Leonard asking for a renewal of her pension Justin Leonard obtained his pension while a resident of Massachusetts, after which he removed to this place and his pay was transferred to the New York Agency
Respectfully Yours
R. Day

State of New York } Cayuga County } ss.
On the 24 th day of October 1840. personally appeared before me the undersigned a judge of the County Court in and for said County Joseph D. Lawrence a resident of said County, who after being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare and say, that he is a son of Justin Lawrence deceased late a pensioner of the United States, that he is 38 years old, that he a short time since cast out from the family Bible of his said father the family Record herunto annexed, that he distinctly recollects having the same in the said Bible in its present form for more than twenty years last passed. Since the said Joseph D. Lawrence on his oath further says that his father the said Justin Lawrence died at Moravia in said County on the 12 th day of June in 1835. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
J. D. Lawrence
Wing Tabor Judge Cayuga Co. Courts
I the said judge do hereby certify that I am acquainted with above named J. D. Lawrence, and that he is a person of truth and veracity.
Wing Tabor Judge Cayuga Co. Courts
State of New York
Cayuga County ss. I hereby certify that during the month of October, 1840 Wing Tabor was Judge of the County Courts of Cayuga County. That I know his hand writing & that the foregoing signatures purporting to his are genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said County this 27 th day of October, 1840
William Richardson clerk

0785
Theodora Leonard
NY.
30. 33
R. Day Esq. Moravia NY.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838
State of New York Cayuga County } ss.
On this 13 th day of July 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, Theodosia Leonard a resident of Moravia in said County of Cayuga aged 77 years, who being first 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 third of March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the Widow of Justin Leonard who was as she believes a Musician or private in the Militia of Massachusetts, but in what regiment he served she is unable to say. And the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7. 1838 was Thirty Dollars. She further declares that she is still a Widow
Sworn and subscribed on the day & year above written }
Theodosia Leonard
Samuel E. Day Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above declarant
S. E. Day Justice
State of New York Cayuga Co. ss. Office of William Richardson Clk of said County do hereby certify that Samuel E. Day Esq r was on the 13 th day of July 1843 a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly qualified. That I am well acquainted with his handwriting & truly believe the above signature purporting to be his to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County this 20 th day of July A.D. 1843 W. Richardson Clk

admitted
R. Day Moravia NY

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 2 nd February 1848 entitled, an Act making further provisions for surviving Widows and soldiers of the Revolution,
State of New York
Cayuga County
3 rd ss.
On this 4 th day of July 1848 personally appeared before me Samuel E. Day a justice of the peace in and for said County Theodosia Leonard a resident of Moravia in said County of Cayuga and State of New York aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd of February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Justin Leonard who was a private (or musician) in the Massachusetts line of the army of the Revolution, but in what Regiment, or Company or corps, this deponent cannot say.
And this deponent further declares that she has received a pension under the Act of 17 th June 1844 of Thirty dollars and Thirty cents per annum. and further that she is still a widow,
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me
Theodosia Leonard
Samuel E. Day Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and is the same person who drew a pension as she states above,
Samuel E. Day Justice of the peace
State of New York
Cayuga County ss.
I hereby certify that Samuel E. Day before whom the above affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same a justice of the peace in the said County duly elected & qualified to take the same & that his signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my my Official Seal this 4 th day of July 1848
E. B. Mason Dep Clerk Clerk also

Cayuga County ss.
On the 15 th day of September 1834 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the said County of Cayuga Personally appeared Justin Leonard who in his Oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Thomas H. Bushing in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Root in the service of the United States. That his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Massachusetts from whence he has lately removed. That he now resides in the State of New York, where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Massachusetts to New York. That his Son with whom he has resided for some years has disposed of his property in Massachusetts and has purchased a farm in Moravia in said County of Cayuga and that he resides with him and expects to do so the remainder of his life.
Justin Leonard
Sworn & Subscribed to } Before me this day of } September 1834 }
Edw. Smith Justice Peace
I Roswell Day of Moravia, County of Cayuga and State of New York do solemnly swear that I am well acquainted with Justin Leonard who has taken the above Oath and know him to be the person therein described.
R. Day
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 15. Sept. 1834
Edw. Smith Justice Peace
I certify that Roswell Day above named is a person of truth and veracity.
Edw. Smith Justice Peace

Cayuga County Clerk's office fs.
I certify that Ebenezer Smith Esq. is a justice of the Peace of said County; and I am acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe that the signatures purporting to be his subscribed to the within affidavits are genuine.
Given under my hand at the Seat of said County this 15th day of September, 1834.
W. J. Root, Clerk
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State of New York Cayuga County Clerk's Office I Michael T. Myers Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Andrew Liddle Esq was on the sixth day of November 1834 a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn. I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe his signatures to the two affidavits & Certificate within to be genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County this twenty fifth day of November A.D. 1834.
M. T. Myers

State of New York Cayuga County 3/8.
On This 6 th day of November 1834 Before me the subscribers a justice of the peace for the said county of Cayuga personally appeared Justin Leonard who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Thomas H. Bashore in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Rose - in the service of the United States That his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Massachusetts from whence he has lately removed, that he now resides in the State of New York where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Massachusetts to New York, viz disclosing of his property in said state and purchasing with his son in Meridian Cayuga County New York
Justin Leonard
Sworn & Subscribed to before me the day & year above written Edward Dibble Justice of the Peace
Ebenezer D. Hingon being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is well acquainted with Justin Leonard above named and knows him to be the person described in and who executed the above Affidavit.
Sworn & Subscribed to before me this 6 th day November 1834 } Ebenezer D. Hingon Edward Dibble Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Ebenezer D. Hingon is a person of truth & veracity and is entitled to credit Edward Dibble Justice of the Peace

I Ely McIntire of Hampden in County of Delaware & State of New York, of Lawful age, Depose & Say, That I been well acquainted with Justin Leonard of West Springfield in the County of Hampden & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from his Childhood in  in  town  in  town & Bout up in the same Neighborhood in the town of West Springfield until he was about twenty four years of age when I removed into the State of New York. The said Leonard was in the Service of his Country in the revolutionary war, at Different Periods, in company with me. The first Service was at New London in Connecticut in the month of July or August 1779 where we served one month in the Company of Militia Commanded by Capt. Prescott Leonard, & Regiment Commanded By Colo. Porter of Hadley in the State of Massachusetts. The next Service was also as a Militia man in the month of October 1779 at Albany in the State of New York, and served about two months in the Company Commanded by Capt. Sloper of Blandford in Massachusetts in a Regiment Commanded by Colo. Chapin. The next term of Service, the said Leonard enlisted into the Continental Service in the month of July 1780 for the term of six months, we were mustered in July 1780 at Springfield & marched to West Point, where we were again mustered & were attached to a Company Commanded By Capt. H. Cushing in the Regiment Commanded by Colo. Vose. During the Summer & Fall we were the greater part of the time in the State of New Jersey. But went in to winter quarters at West Point, our time would have expired the 10 th Jan y 1781 but we were Discharged a few Days Before I think on the 30 th Day of December. In the three Periods of Service of which I have spoken, Mr. Leonard went in company with me into the Service & returned with me he is now Sixty Nine years of age Next May.
Ely M. McIntire
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss. January 12 th 1832. Then the above named Ely McIntire Personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed - and I certify that I am Particularly acquainted with the person of  him he is a Gentleman of respectability & veracity
Alfred H. Fowler Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Hampden ss: I Justin Willard Clerk of the Court of Probate within & for said County, the same being a Court of record, do hereby certify that Alfred Flower, whose name is subscribed to the preceding certificate, and before whom the foregoing of Deposition of Ely McIntire purports to have been sworn and executed, is a justice of the Peace within and for said County & that I believe his name & signature aforesaid are his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two
Justin Willard Clerk.
Ely McIntire Deponent