Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8053, for Peter Lown, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Lown, Peter or Lowe or Low
No. 8053.
CONTENTS
Elizabeth

4464 21/11 Michigan Elizabeth Love widow of Peter Love NY who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars, 33 Cents.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of March 1849 and sent to
E. P. Hastings Detroit, Mich.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 370 Vol. 2

Michigan Pension 25.975
Peter Siwen
of Wayne Co in the State of Michigan who was a 1st in the Company commanded by Captain Paulding of the 1st commanded by Col in the New York line for Militia
7/10/30 $ 23.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Michigan Pension at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Sept and 1st to 1831 for Mrs Rowlands. Detroit
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833 58.32 3/4 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th March 34 11.66 3/4
$ 70.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. V. Sprague Clerk, Book 6 - Vol. 8 - Page 97
Letter to E. P. Hastings Esq 26 Sep 1845

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 June 1832
Territory of Michigan } County of Wayne } ss 1833
On this sixth day of June personally appeared before the me one of the Supreme Court of Michigan Territory Judges of the Circuit Court of the Colony of Wayne Peter Louw a resident of Oakland County in the Territory aforesaid, aged seventy three  four years the 14 th March last, 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 June 7 th 1832. That he was drafted into the militia in the service of the United States, from Orange County in the State of New York under the command of Col. Pauling and McLaughery, in the company of Capt. Falkenden, and the lieutenants of said Company were John Barber and John Wilkins. That deponent was drafted and marched to Fort-Montgomery on the 1 st April 1777, where he remained till the 1 st August, during which time he did military duty and aided in building the Fort and his time of service having then expired he was discharged. When discharged the Militia were told, that in case the enemy should advance against the Fort, that an alarm would be given by burning a quantity of pine logs on a high hill and the discharge of canon, and that all must immediately hasten to the defence of the place. Deponent accordingly did, when summoned by the firing of canon, hasten across the country about

thirty miles, but on his arrival near the Fort, found it closely invested by the enemy. Deponent had been at home but a few days, when he with the whole Regiment was called out for the defence of Newburgh and New Windsor, The Colonel McLaugh lin having been taken at Fort Montgomery, the Regiment was commanded by Major Newkirk, during this time he served but three weeks and was then discharged. At another time deponent thinks it was the Spring of 1778 he was call- out to defend the frontiers, against the Indians at Scho- -cawack, he served he thinks at this time under Capt. M c M c Bride and after a tour of one month, deponent was discharged. Deponent was afterwards called out to go to Hackensack to defend the country against parties of marauders and plunderers, and served at that time six weeks and during this period he assisted in taking a picquet guard of the enemy consisting of Tories. at Bergen, they were within half a mile of the body of the enemy. We had marched at night about 30. miles from our rendezvous, a considerable distance with- in the enemies lines and surprised the guard mentioned and took twenty one men and wounded one who escaped, and marched back with the prisoners the next morning. Deponent thinks that as nearly as he can recollect. The whole time which he served during the war as soldier bearing arms was upwards of nine months, that in addition thereto he was out teaming for two weeks after the capture of  with Burgoyne's army transporting

23 Where were you living when called into the service, where have you been since the revolutionary war and where do you now live?
A. When first called out I lived in the town of Montgomery where I was born and have continued to live there since the Revolutionary war, until three years since when I moved into Oakland County, Michigan Territory where I now live.
24 How were you called in to the service: were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
A. I was drafted.
25 State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops when you served, such Continental or Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general Circumstances of your service.
A. I cannot recollect any other than I have named in my declaration aforesaid.
We, Rev. Dr. Furness, a clergyman and resident in the city of  Wayne Co. James Nimmer residing in the city of Detroit hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Louw who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be  to be seventy four  three years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Levi Farnsworth James Nimmer He is a resident of the city of Detroit

Sworn and subscribed to by the said Levi Farnsworth and James Hanner this day and year aforesaid - before me
Sol. Hibley Judge S. C. M. T.
Territory of Michigan - to wit:
I certify that Peter Linnu who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration was examined by me at Detroit in the Territory of Michigan to whom I propounded the above Interrogatories, and received said answers as above written, and I further certify that from age, said Linnu is inform and unable to give his attendance at Court to make his declaration, without much difficulty if at all.
And I do further certify that the above named Levi Farnsworth is a Clergyman and a resident in the County of Wayne, and that James Hanner is also a resident of said County of Wayne, and that they are credible persons and that their Statement is entitled to credit.
Sol. Hibley Judge S. C. M. T.
Territory of Michigan } ss
These may certify to all whom it may concern, that Solomon Hibley whose name is affixed to the foregoing certificate is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Judge of the Supreme Court in and for the Territory aforesaid; and further that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Territory this 6 th day of June A.D. 1833.
Stevens T. Mason
Secretary of Michigan Territory

Exhibit
their troops and their baggage. During the four months service at Fort Montgomery, there was a Regiment of Regular Troops which deponent thinks was commanded by Col. Dubois, deponent does not recollect to have served at any other time with Regular troops, that he hath no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no other person whose testimony he can get as to his service, except that of John Barber who was Lieutenant of the company at Fort Montgomery, and Samuel S. Crawford who testifies to my services at Newburgh &c whose depositions are herewith. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any state. } Peter Lown
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Solomon Hiles Judge of the Superior Court, City of Newburgh.
Q. 1. Where and in what year was you born?
A. I was born in the Town of Montgomery and State of New York in the year 1760.
Q. 2. Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?
A. I have, it is in my bible.
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No 9287, Ely L. Lowe Michigan Act July 7 th 1838
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E. P. Hastings Detroit Michigan
1806

State of Michigan County of Oakland Probate Court 3/
Holden On this Thirteenth day of June 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned Stephen Rivers Judge of Probate, in said County Elizabeth Low a resident of Southfield in the County of Oakland aforesaid aged Seventy three years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July, 7. 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows: That she is the Widow of Peter Low who was a Private in the Militia of the State of New York that he entered the service as this applicant is informed and airily believes in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy six - That he was called out at different times in the neighborhood of Fort Montgomery that she does not know the time when he left the service nor whether he was in any engagement - That his Captain's name was either Faulkner or Knowlton and his Colonel's name was M c Cloughery that he resided in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County in the State of New York that she does not know any further particulars in reference to his service and had no documentary evidence in support of the claim - And she further declares that he died in Southfield Oakland County State of Michigan on the 21 st day of November 1835.
She further declares that she was married to the said Peter Low on the 6 th day of April (1791.) in the year Seven hundred & Ninety one - that her husband the aforesaid Peter Low died on the 21 st day of November 1835 - that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & Ninety four viz. at the time above stated.
Sworn & Subscribed on the day & year above written
Before me Stephen Rivers Judge of Probate
Elizabeth Low mark
Witness to the signature of Elizabeth Low G. Ward

Limtory of Michigan 3/4 County of Oakland 3/4
Personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace in and for said County Peter Louw who being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he resides near with his son in law in said County and that being desirous of making application for a Pension the infirmity of his general health and strength rendered inconvenient to ride on horse back or go alone to Pontiac the County seat of the County where he resides. That his son in law having no business or acquaintance in that place which is about one hundred miles distance from our residence with Detroit rarely ever visits the farm. On the contrary that Detroit is the usual market where he transacts his business either of sale or purchase and having occasion to go there with a wagon deponent availed himself of the convenience of that conveyance under the care and protection of his son in law. In addition to which deponent further saith that Detroit being the place where he first landed in the Territory the principal acquaintance he has formed in the Territory except in the neighborhood where he resides is in that place it was more convenient and more agreeable to him to have his business done there when he could be on hand to finish whilst it was in progress.
Peter Louw
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14 of January AD 1837
Henry S. Babcock Justice of the Peace

Certificate of Marriage

Orange County ss, on this twenty fourth day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred and fortythree personally appeared before me (Henry Welsh Esqrs a justice of the Peace of the Town of Montgomery, County of Orange and State of New York) the Rev d William Blane aged fifty eight years, and being by me duly Sworne deposes and says that he is the present pastor of Goodwill Church in the Town of Montgomery County of Orange and State of New York, and that he has the Records of said Church in his possession and this deponent further says that he finds recorded in said book of records the Marriage of Peter Low and Elizabeth Coddington on the sixth day of April in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety one by the Rev d Andrew King who was then the Pastor of said Church and this deponent further says that the following is a true copy in figures and in writing as it stands on said record (viz)
April 6, 1791, Peter Low & Elizabeth Coddington Subscribed and sworne
this 24 th day of May 1843
before me Henry Welsh
Justice of the Peace
William Blane

I do certify that the Rev. William B. Plume the present pastor of (Church) Goodwill in the Town of Monroe Orange County of Orange and State of New York is of good Moral Character and that I am personally acquainted with him. Henry Welsh Justice
STATE OF NEW YORK, } SS. 1, LEBBEUS L. VAIL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County ORANGE COUNTY, }
of Orange, Do HEREBY CERTIFY, That Henry Welsh before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the peace in, and for said county : and further,
that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Affidavit & Certificate is genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the said County, the 24 th day of May
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Lebbeus L. Vail, Clerk

27 324
Peter Loom
Michigan Ter ry
Return life
Adm 7 7 7 Months —
Thomas Rawland
Detroit
M. L. —

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
for Nov. 1832.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Peter Loirun
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1777 Col Paulding Capt. Haulchender. 73 years   4 — 21   1 —   1 12 1/2   7 33  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Papers not attached. — Witness not certified Credible did not make the declaration in the County where he resides

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this                      day of                      personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of                      in the county of                      and State, Territory or District of                      aged (c)                      years, 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 June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)                      , with                      and served in the                      (e) regiment of the                      line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I                      of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of                      for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of                      &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the                      and C. D. residing in (the same)                      , who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with                      , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the                      and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the                      and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I,                      Clerk of the Court of                      do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before the required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPROLLER'S OFFICE,
Nov. 6 th 1843.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Peter Loun, died, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Michigan Agency, at the rate of Twenty Three — Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. — to the 21 st Nov. 1835.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commrs. of Pensions Sir,
Pension Agency Detroit Oct 29. 1843
I forward herewith the certificate of the Judge of Probate of this (Wayne) County of the identity of Elizabeth Low Widow of Peter Low and also the declaration returned with your Letter of the 13 th Sept r for the purpose of having it attested by the Clerk of the Court. There is no Clerk of the Court of Probate in this State - the Judge being required by law to discharge the duties usual for clerks to perform.
I am Sir respectfully your Obedient Servt. E. P. Hastings Pension Agent

Feby 10 48 Cl. Elizabeth Sew mo of Peter
J. S. Edwards Esq. Chairman of Selectmen City of Washington
FREE

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commisr. of Pensions, Sir
Pension Agency Detroit Feb. 31. 1848
I enclose herewith the declaration of Elizabeth Low Widow of Peter Low for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the act of March 3 d 1843. She was paid at this Agency under the act of July 7. 1838 on the 16 th Ap. 1841.
I am Sir
respectfully your
ob t Servant
E. P. Hastings
Pension Agent

3 2 Feb 1848
Mr Cook
18 Jan 1849
8375
L. Schwartz Esq Commission of Survey City of Washington D.C.
W. W. W. W. P. P. P. P.

J. S. Edwards Esq Council of Pensions Sir,
Pension Agency Detroit Jan'y 10. 1849
I enclose the application of Elizabeth Love for the benefit of the provisions of the act of Feb. 2 d 1848.
I am Sir
very respectfully
your obed t Servant
E. P. Hastings
Pension Agent

J. S. Edwards Esq. Purdie Street

Sir
I herewith send a new set of papers in the case of Peter Lowry an applicant for a pension as a Revolutionary Soldier, the defects pointed out by you in the papers have been supplied. I have to request on his behalf a speedy adjustment of the claim, with respect to the papers of Michael Wheeland, permit me to request a careful examination of the files, as I cannot but hope they may yet be found. I am anxious to avoid the great delay which must ensue from having to make a new declaration as well as the loss to him of a years pay.
Yours respectfully
J. Edward St. Cyr.
Thomas Rowland

Reported.
7.940.
Paid at the Treasury Under the Act of 6. April 1838 from 4. Sept to 21. Nov 1835. Age Notified 19. Oct 44
Michigan.
Elizabeth Some widow of Peter Some
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 21. Nov. 1835. of Oakland Co in the State of Michigan who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Paulding of the commanded by in the N. York. Militia for 7. Months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Michigan at the rate of 23. Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of November 1843. and sent to E. P. Hastings. Detroit. Michigan.
Total amount, $116. 65.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. S. Evans Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 465.

✓ No 9237. Eliz h Lowry Michigan Suspended
Set to E P Hastings Sep 13 1843.
Act July 7 th 58

Territory of Michigan 3 p County Wayne
Personally appeared before me the under signed Justice of the peace in and for said County Benjamin Wood who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that Peter Louw who applies for a pen- -sion as a soldier of the revolution is the father in law of this deponent and resides near him. That from his ad- vanced age and infirm health it would not be safe for him to travel alone nor could he conveniently travel ride on horseback and that Deponent having business at Detroit in a wagon it afforded a convenient opportunity for him to attend to the business of his application. And further that it was  is in every respect more convenient to go from his residence at Detroit then to Pontiac the
County seat of Oakland Benjamin Wood Sworn to and Subscribed before me the 16 th Long 1834 Thomas Rowland J.P.

Territory of Michigan } County of Wayne } ss
I, Isaac J Rowland, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Thomas Rowland Esq. whose name is attached to the foregoing affidavit, is a Justice of the peace for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and to his acts as such full faith and credit are due; and further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice of the Peace and hereby believe the within signature to be of his hand
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 16 th day of January A D 1834
I. J. Rowland County Clerk

State of Michigan County of Oakland
On this Eighteenth day of November 1848 before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Elizabeth Lowe a resident of Southfield in the County of Oakland aged Seventy-eight 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 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Peter Lowe who was a Private in the militia of the State of New York and served in the Army of the Revolution that she does not distinctly remember the names of the officers under whom he served but thinks his Colonel's name was Mr. Clancey. That she is the same individual who was placed on the Pension Roll of said State under the Acts of March 3. 1843 and June 17. 1844.
Elizabeth Lowe
She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written
Before me George Beardslee Jr Justice of the Peace
George Beardslee Jr Benjamin Wood
State of Michigan County of Oakland
Joseph K. Munroe Clerk of said County do hereby certify that George Beardslee Jr was at the date of the above affidavit a Justice of the Peace duly elected & sworn & authorized by law to administer oaths take affidavits &c that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and that the above is his genuine signature Given under my hand Seal
I certify that the foregoing declaration that the undersigned Justice of the Peace George Beardslee Jr is a Justice of the Peace

of Office at Portland the 21 st day of November A.D. 1878
Joseph R. Newman County Clerk
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J. L. Edwards Esq Commis r of Pensions Sir,
Pension Agency Detroit July 13 th 1843
I enclose the application of Elizabeth Lowe or Lown for the payment of the amount due her husband and also the proof of her marriage in order to obtain the benefits of the Law of July 7. 1838. These papers were lodged with me before I rec d your circular. If your office does not contain the evidence of the time her husband served she will not be able to procure the evidence.
I am Sir respectfully your obedient Servant E. P. Hastings Pension Agent

State of Michigan } The 26 th day of October 1843 County of Wayne } Alpheus Williams
Judge of Probate in and for the County above named Do hereby certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence viz the oaths of Abraham Low and Benjamin Wood of the County of Oakland in the State aforesaid that Elizabeth Low who has this day appeared before me to take the oath of identity is widow of the identical Peter Low a pensioner under the act of June 7 th 1832 and that said Peter Low died in the Town of Southfield in the County of Oakland in the State of Michigan aforesaid on the Twenty first day of November in the year One thousand Eight Hundred and thirty five
Given under my hand and the seal of said Probate Court at Detroit in the State of Michigan aforesaid on this day and year first above written
Alpheus Williams Judge of Probate in the County of Wayne
Elizabeth Low mark Witness to signature Alpheus Williams

I certify that John Barber who deposed to and signed the above deposition on the 11th day of April 1833 was and is a credible witness to me and that he is a credible witness. J. Jessup J.P. December 9th 1833
State of New York } County of Orange } John Barber being only seven years of age and saith that in the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven he knew Peter Loew late of Orange County State aforesaid but now of Michigan Territory to have been out in the Revolution with Lewis at different times at Fort Montgomery further this deponent saith not
Taken before me } John Barber this 11th day April 1833 James Jessup Justice Peace
State of New York } Samuel S. Crawford Orange County } being only seven years of age and saith that he knew Peter Loew formerly of Orange County State aforesaid but now of Michigan Territory saith he knew that the said Loew served in the Revolutionary war at different times at Newburgh and New Windsor under Captain Bruns once at Poughkeepsie under Captain Henry Van Riper and thinks at some other place
Taken before me } Sam l S. Crawford this 11th day April 1833 James Jessup Justice Peace
I certify that Samuel S. Crawford who deposed to and signed the above deposition on the 11th day of April 1833 was and is a credible witness to me and that he is a credible witness.
State of New York } December 9th 1833 J. Jessup J.P. Orange County
I Atty L. Linnane Clerk of the said County do certify that James Jessup Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits of John Barber & Samuel S. Crawford purport to have been sworn was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County

and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavits to be his proper hand writing and signature
Witness my hand and Seal of office this 17 th day of April 1833
Asa Dunning
State of New York Onondaga County p. I Asa Dunning Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that James Lapham Esq of whose name appears to the within aff- idavits is to the best of my knowledge and belief the same individual before whom the within affidavits were sworn & that he was then and now is a Justice of the peace in & for the said County duly commissioned & & sworn & has been such during all the time since the date of the within affidavits and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavits to be his proper hand writing and signature — and that full faith and credit is due to his official acts —
Witness my hand and Seal of office this Eleventh day of December 1833
Asa Dunning Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State of Michigan
County of Oakland ss. On this thirty th day of December 1847 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county Elizabeth Lowe a resident of Southfield in the County of Oakland and State of Michigan aged seventy seven 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 3 d March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of Peter Lowe who was a Private in the army of the United States, and that she drew a pension under the act of July 7. 1838 at the rate of Twenty three dollars and thirty three cents per Annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day Elizabeth X Lowe and year above written. before
George Brunsden Justice of the Peace
Witnesses Present A. D. Sullivan
Abraham Low
State of Michigan ss I Joseph R. Newman Clerk of the County of Oakland do hereby certify that George Brunsden Esq. was on the day of the date of the above affidavit a Justice of the Peace within the said County duly Elected and sworn and authorized by law to ad

minister oaths take affidavits, depositions, &c that his term of Office Commencing on the fourth day of July 1847 will expire on the third day of July 1851 - and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and that his signa- ture within subscribed is his own proper and genuine hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand. Seal of Office at Bos- ton the First day of January 1848.
Joseph A. Dumas Clerk
State of Michigan } County of Oakland }
to I hereby certify that the Reason of Elizabeth Love Making her mark to the signature of the within Instrument is that she did not learn to write in her youth.
George Beardslee Jr Justice of the Peace
No 9477 Declaration Elizabeth Love wid of Peter Mich act 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844 adms 23 33 per cen June 4 March 1843 E. P. Hastings Admrs Metc

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON

LAW OFFICES OF ELLIOTT G. STEVENSON, 1014-17 MAJESTIC BLDG. TELEPHONE 88.
DETROIT, Dec. 3 rd . 189 6
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Some time ago I wrote you asking for a certified copy that a pension was granted to Peter Low about 1830 for service in the Revolutionary War. He was at that time living in Michigan. He enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Mont- gomery- Orange Co. N.Y.
If you will kindly send

Reported
Michigan 8375.
Elizabeth Lowe widow of Peter Lowe who was a Private in the Revolution Husband died 21 Nov. 1835
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of July, 1848 and sent to
E. P. Hastings Esq., Detroit Michigan
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 240.

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LAW OFFICES OF ELLIOTT G. STEVENSON, 1014-17 MAJESTIC BLDG. TELEPHONE 88.
DETROIT,
Apr. 12 th
1896
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:- Being desirous of becoming a member of the Sons of the American Revolution - will you kindly send me certified copy of the service or pension granted to Peter Law - who enlisted from Montgomery - Orange County - New York. He secured a pension about 1880 after removing to Michigan where he died. He enlisted about the middle of the war I think. If there are any charges please inform me and I will remit at once.
Yours
George Arthur Marston 1014 Majestic Bldg. Detroit - Mich.

LAW OFFICES OF ELLIOTT G. STEVENSON, 1014-17 MAJESTIC BLDG. TELEPHONE 88.
2.
DETROIT,
189
Mr a copy that will be sufficient to entitle me to membership in the sons of the American Revolution
If you wish further data or any charges for the same I will be glad to forward the same immediately
Yours,
George A. Marston 1014 Majestic Bldg. Detroit Mich

96 To A Marston trait Mich.
Dec 2 Geo De
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8053 Elizabeth Lowe Widow Peter Lowe Prot. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 28/48
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 441
[Arrangement of 1870.]