Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3096, for Laban Landon, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Landon, Laban
N. 3,096
New Jersey
Elizabeth
B.L. # 8481-100a.
New York
or Betsey Gilles
Issued Dec. 8, 1794
CONTENTS

Reported
222-
2222 Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Sandon widow of Tobias Sandon who was a Private in the Revolution
New Jersey Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of Dec. 1843 and sent to
A. P. Ballard Esq. Phila
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 139

Date of death not on as -

16,814
Papers in this case sent to Hon. S. McKean J.R. 5 May 1828.
Pennsylvania Sabath Sanden
of Bradford Co. in the state of Penns who was a Private in the Washington Light Inf. Co. in the regiment commanded by Colonel  of the line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 of March 1820 and 18th March 1820 Course of Reps 8
Arrears to 4th of March 1820  174.96 emi-anl. all'ce ending 18th March 1820  48 21.27 169.131 5.90 174.96 $233.16
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued.
Mr. McKean Franklin Pa. The Act of 1818 for the pension of the above mentioned veteran

Family Register
Laban Landon
Wife Betsy Landon
NAMES
BIRTHS. MAR. AGES. DEATHS.
   Names BIRTHS. MAR. AGES. DEATHS.   Month Day Year Month Day Year Month Day Year Month Day Year     Laban Landon Jan 13 1777 25 15 1794 25 1825   Betsy G. Landon Aug 30 1765   Laban X Landon Sept 22 1795   Mahala Landon Mar 29 1787 Apr 5 1787   Benjamin Landon Jan 22 1788 April 11 1808   Erza Landon July 5 1790   Levi D Landon Mar 29 1792   Betsy Landon July 20 1794 Jan 30 1821   Sarah Landon Oct 5 1796 Oct 5 1796   Mary Landon Oct 5 1796 Oct 5 1796   Hannah Landon Aug 9 1797   Joshua G Landon Feb 27 1800 Mar 24 1827   David S Landon Mar 2 1802 Apr 3 1824   Catharin Landon Dec 28 1803   Nancy Landon Nov 26 1805 Feb 22 1828   Eldaah Landon Apr 15 1808  

State of Pennsylvania Bradford County, ss
On the ninth day of May A. D. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Bradford, and State of Pennsylvania, personally appears Saban Sandon aged sixty years, resident in the Township of Canton, Bradford County in the State aforesaid, who being by me first duly Affirmed, according to law, doth on his affirmation 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" That he the said Saban Sandon in April 1777, in Smith's Choice he enlisted for during the War in a Company commanded by James Hollet. The said Company was raising for the sixth New York Regiment, New York Line, but never joined said Regiment, on consequence of said Captain Hollet selling his recruits, and deserting to the enemy, and in consequence of said Hollet's so doing, that he the said Saban Sandon in the latter part of the year 1777, was permitted to join a company commanded by Capt. William Holclines, of the second New Jersey Regiment, of the New Jersey Line; and in a few days after joining the Company and Regiment aforesaid, he the said Saban Sandon, was attached to a Company commanded by Captain William Colfax, Comm d in chief of Genl George Washington's Guard, (commonly called Life Guard) and that he continued to serve in the said Company in the service of the United States, until June 1788, when he was honorably discharged at New, being in the State of New York, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said Service, and that he was in the Battles of Springfield, White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown, and at the taking of Cornwallis, and various Skirmishes, and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of assistance from his County for support.
Affirmed and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
John M c Lean Associate Judge of Common Pleas Bradford County, Penn a

I John M c Lean Associate Judge in and for the County of Brad- ford, and State of Pennsylvania, do certify that it appears to my satis- faction, that the said Taban Sandon did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in his declaration, against the common Enemy. I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Taban Sandon, by reason of reduced circumstances in life, stands in need of assistance from his Country for support, and I now transmit the proceedings taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the direction of the Act of Congress.
June 26 1819 — John M c Lean, Associate Judge of Common Pleas Bradford County Penn a .
The reason why this declaration was not transmitted sooner was, some doubts as to property. I am persuaded the applicant stands in need of assistance for his support, and I have no doubt but he served as stated in his declaration. He in- forms me it would be difficult for him now to obtain positive Proof, as he would have some considerable distance to go after it, and he is quite infirm and unable to travel, from the knowledge I have obtained, not the least doubt but what he comes within the Provisions of the Act of Congress
John M c Lean Associate Judge
State of Pennsylvania Bradford County ss.
I George Scott Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Bradford, Greeting. Do hereby certify and make known, that John M c Lean is, and was at the time of taking & signing the within deposi- tion, and certifying the same, an Associate Judge of said County & that full faith and credit are due to his acts as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal my Office this first day of July A.D. 1819.
George Scott, Prothonotary.
I Certify that I have seen scars on both arms of the said Landon which the said applicant declares were caused by wounds received in the Revolutionary War, and that this ap- pears to me altogether probable.
John M c Hugh, Associate Judge Bradford Co: Penn:

A short and accurate account of the life of Saban Landon according to Information and the Best of my Remembrance &c I Was born in January the Thirteenth day in the Year of our Lord 1759 in the County of Sussex State of New Jersey. In the Year 1777 I was In the five month Service In Smith's Grove near the line Between the States of New York and New Jersey When a gamehallowa recruiting Captain Came to the Camp I think in April With Instructions to recruit to raise men for three years or during the War for a Sixth Regiment of New York Which S d Hallett Said was to be Commanded By a Colonel Hook I then and there Enlisted and took my Instructions to meet him the S d Hallett at Morris Town accordingly I did and was there Encountered With the Small pox and Sent to a hospital at Black River and was detained there With the Small pox and fever Untill a Short time before the Battle of Brandywine & German Town I being Discharged from the Hospital to Go to join the S d & 6 th New York Regiment I over took the troops on a march to Brandywine I continued with them Untill after the Battle of German Town from thence We went to a place called Solomon's Swamp there I was permitted By Doctor McKnight to Go home By Reason of an old fever Sore on my leg I then Went to the place of my nativity and in Short time after the Said Cap t Hallett Came to me and Said I must Go back to Camp I Beged him to let me go and join the Second New Jersey Reg t as I Understood he was about to Re sign his Commission he readily Granted my Request accordingly I went the troops having By this time Marched from Solomon's Swamp to the Valley Forge there repairing for Winter Quarters I went to Captain W m Helms I told him the Situation of the business he asked me if I had Ever Been mustered I told him I never had He the S d Cap t Helms Said There was General orders for a Company to be Drafted to Come into a life Guard of foot to Guard General Washington and this Regiment had to turn out four men for that purpose he Said I had better Go to the Guard as I was lame the duty Would be much Easier accordingly I went to the Guard as one of the four from the Second New Jersey Reg t in the latter End of the Year 1777 Under the Command of Cap t Colop Gibbs Will m Colfax Lieut t in a Short time Cap t Gille took the majors Rank in the line and Will m Colfax became Captain Command of the Commanders in Chief's Guard and continued So Untill June 1803 and I continued With him Under his Command Untill the third day of S d month then Discharged By General George Washington

I was with S d Col s Golsun in the battles of Spring field and the Defect of Cornwallis and other Surmises I received Several Slight Wounds had both my arms Shot through the Wounds is healed but the Scars are yet to be seen ~
ther Was also annexed to my Discharge in Words like These i e The above Laban Landon is Intitled to two Badges of Merit for Six Years faithful Service also Signed By George Washington Commander In Chief ~ and ordain To an act Intituling all the three years and During the War Soldiers to one hundred acres of Land I took my Discharge and Went to Philadelphia and to the land office and having no Witness But my Discharge they took it and With a Brass pin fixed it in a large Bound book Called the book of Guards on the page that Contained my Name Which They said Was for their Voucher therefor a Warrant for me To Draw one hundred acres of land Near the Miames Directed To the Surveyor General With orders that he Survey S d land to me I took S d Warrant home and Being not able to go to S d land I sold it for fifteen Dollars Merchandise ~
I have never seen but two of the Guard Since I was Discharged and it is near  more than thirty years Since I have heard of any of them ~
Laban Landon
Given to  A  to  to  the  the  to  to Presented this 10 th Sept r 1819 Jno M c Rae assessor Jno M c Rae to Pres

16814 I, 16814 of Bradford do hereby certify that on this 13 th of September 1820 personally appeared in open court of common pleas held at Myannum for the County of Bradford, being a court of record for pending actions according to the course of common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount and keeping a record of proceedings. Nathan Sandon aged Sixty one years and seven months resident in Bradford County in said district who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his solemn affirmation make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and 1 st of May 1820. That he served in the late rebellion war in the Company of his own of General Washington's commanded by Capt. Caleb Gibbs and afterwards by Captain William Calhoun. And has obtained under the act of 18 th March 1818 a certificate which is numbered 16814 but has not obtained any pay thereon as yet.
And I do solemnly affirm that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to disqualify 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 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since 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 herunto annexed and by me subscribed.
President of Philadelphia
3 A Hill farm containing 14 acres and an half about 25 acres thereof cleared, the fence through get broken. List as follows. 8 plates 5. spoom 2. the 2 old horses 1 harness 1 bridle 1 saddle 1 whip 1 bit 1 brasher 1 pole 2 cows 1 two year old heifer 1 yearling 1 calf 1 pair of cattle 1 pair of oxen 1 pair of yoke 12 sheep 2 wethers 1 ewe 1 lamb 10 chains with shackles mostly broken one Plough 1 harrow 1 rake 1 shovel 1 axe 1 wooden clock 2 tables 1 candle stand 1 grind stone 1 sled 2 great axes 1 cherry wood iron 1 tea kettle 1 grid iron 1 whisk 1 brush and comb one net 2 large iron kettles 1 sundry number of things 3 brass vessels 1 coffee mill 1 tea canister 6 bottles 1 cabinet 1 sugar box

1 pr And Irons and Shis, one looking glass, some remnants of copper tools On one Lanthorn, one shearing pet. 1 willow basket, 3 Buckets. 1 churn 1 washing tub. Remains of a nailus bellows, 2 hammers & stake. 1 cow & pigs 1 Bible His testament with notes. There is due me
  One Debt of 3 Bus wheat  I have never drawn any I am indebted in  One debt of $  71.58    one do do 6 days work  one do do  21.35 7/8    one do do 4 Bus wheat & bagging  one do do  14.90    one do do 4 1/2 Bus do  one do do  4.12 1/2    one do do $1. in cash  one do do  2.04    one do do 1 Bus wheat  one do do  16.00     one do do  4.00     one do do  3.75  
I have not been brought up to any regular trade, but have acquired by infinite knowledge of several trades in Tanning, Carpenter, millwright, blacksmith and cooper's business which I have some years back followed by turns to gain livelihood, but from age and infirmities I am, and have been for about seven years, unable to pursue my occupation. I have of my family residing with me, my wife Betsy, 72 years and infirm. One Son Joshua G Landon aged 30 years likewise infirm. Betsy Ingraham a wedowed daughter of mine aged 26 years one Son David G Landon aged 16 years one Daughter Mary Landon aged fourteen years Eldaah Landon aged 12 years one Grand Son a child of Betsy Ingraham Harvey L Ingria m aged 4 years  Laban Landon
Sworn and subscribed this 14 th day of September Anno Domini 1820
George Scott Prentiss
State of Pennsylvania ss. I do hereby certify that the foregoing schedule is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the County of Bradford and that the several items therein are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 16 th day of Sept R. 1820
George Scott Prentiss

State of Pennsylvania County of Bradford } ss
On this twenty second day of October A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the Subscribed President Judge of the Inferior Courts of Record of the Thirteenth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Sandow a resident of Troy in the County of Bradford 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 in title "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Sabar Sandow who was a servant in the army of the United States for the space of eight or nine months in the Pennsylvania Continentals. The name of Sabar which he served during the above period his services cannot now be recalled. She further declares according to the best of her knowledge and belief that the said Sabar Sandow immediately upon the determination of the above period in list as into the standing army of the United States and served in Washington Life Guard for the term of six years or thereabouts. She cannot now recall in what other capacity or during what period but that the whole period of his service in the Revolutionary War was seven years and three months or thereabouts. That she has not within her power any record or documentary evidence of the nature and duration of his services or the time of his discharge but that the said Sabar Sandow was in his life time a pensioner of the United States. She further declares that she was married

to the said Salome  Lundon on the eighteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one hundred and eighty four that her husband the aforesaid Salome  Lundon died on the twenty eighth day of June A.D. eighteen hundred and twenty eight that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the services, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated  Given to and subscribed on the day and year above written before  Elizabeth Lundon  Mark  sworn and subscribed before me this 22 nd Oct. 1838  Edward Herrick  Pro. Judge
Bristol County ss  I certify that the above named Eliz. abth Lundon from age and by reason of bodily infirmary is unable to appear in the court of Common Pleas or court of nisi prius of said county according to my belief -  Edward Herrick  Pro. Judge  Oct 22. 1838.

State of Pennsylvania Bradford County ss
On this twenty fourth day of October A.D. 1858
Subscribed and sworn to before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County of Bradford aforesaid Joshua G. Lunder a resident of Troy in said County aged thirty eight years and upwards who after being duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath de- pose and say - That he is well acquainted with the handwriting of his father the late Subas Lunder having frequently seen him write during his life time - That the record in the family register hereto annexed of all the Births of his own marriages, and the Deaths of Nahalia Sarah and Mary Lunder are in the hand writing of the said Subas Lunder as this deponent verily believes - that the said family register was presented to the said Subas Lunder about twenty five years ago as nearly as he can recollect and that the said Subas at that time or soon after as this deponent verily believes copied into it that part of it which is in his hand writing from other records then in his possession although he does not recollect of seeing him so copy, nor does he recollect of having seen the record or paper upon which the time of his marriages since then was noted since he so copied it - That he had the family register aforesaid in his possession since the period of his father's death until about one year ago since which time it has been in possession of his sister Betsey Grantier and that he has frequently seen it from the time his father the aforesaid Subas first got it until the present time This deponent doth further depose and say

That he is the son of Elizabeth Landon whose declaration is herunto annexed and the aforesaid Subius Landon - That the maiden name of his mother was Elizabeth Gillip but that she was more frequently called Betsey by the said Subius and that she answered to the name of either Elizabeth or Betsey which he mentions here to explain the reason why she is called Betsey in the Register aforesaid This deponent doth further depose and say that he truly believes the said Elizabeth Landon whose declaration is herunto annexed to be the same person whose marriage was recorded in the said Register by the said Subius - That the said Subius and Elizabeth Landon lived together as husband and wife from his earliest remembrance until the period of the said Subius death which was on the 28th day of June A.D. 1828 and that he does not know of there being any other evidence of their marriage than that of the Register aforesaid
Joshua G. Landon
Sworn and subscribed
the day and year first above written before me
C. Barnes.
2
Justice of the peace

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Landon, Laban GRADE Private LINE New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER 8481 ACREAGE — 100 ISSUED December 8, 1794 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.

August 26, 1936
James Landon-S.41738 Laban Landon-W.3096 BA-J/AWF
Mr. C. C. Gardner 26 Park Road Maplewood, New Jersey
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein relative to James Landon were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S.41738, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
James Landon was born in the month of May, 1750, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
He enlisted in Sussex County, New Jersey, sometime in March, 1778, served eleven months as a private in Captain Luce's company in Colonel Shreve's 2nd New Jersey regiment, and was in the battle of Monmouth.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 12, 1818, at which time he was living in Delaware County, Ohio.
He stated in 1820, that he had no family residing with him. In 1830 he had moved to the state of Pennsylvania, to be near his son, then living in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, name of his son not given. The soldier, James Landon, returned to Delaware County, Ohio in 1831.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to his family.
*****
Laban Landon-W.3096
The data which follow were obtained from the papers

on file in pension claim, W. 3096, based upon the service of Laban Landon in the War of the Revolution.
Laban Landon was born January 13, 1759 in Sussex County, New Jersey, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Sussex County, New Jersey, he was in the five months' service, officers' names not given. He enlisted at "Smiths Clove" near the line between New York and New Jersey, and served as a private in Captain James Hallet's or Hollet's company, and in the latter part of 1777, enlisted in Captain William Helms' company in the 2nd New Jersey regiment, and was shortly afterward transferred to Captain William Colfax's company, General Washington's Life Guards, in which he served until discharged, June 3, 1783. During his service, he was in the battles of Springfield, White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown, and at the taking of Cornwallis, was wounded in both arms and received other wounds.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 9, 1818, at which time he was living in Canton Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, having lived in that county about eighteen years, having lived, previously, in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
Laban Landon died June 28, 1828 in Troy Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Laban Landon married March 15, 1784, Elizabeth (Betsey) Gilless. She was born August 20, 1765, place not given, nor are the names of her parents stated.
The widow, Elizabeth Landon, was allowed pension on her application executed October 22, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Troy Township, Pennsylvania, where she was still living in 1843.
The children of Laban Landon and his wife, Elizabeth:
  Laban X.  born  September  3, 1785     Mahala  "  March  23, 1787,  died April 5, 1787    Benjamin  "  January  22, 1788,  married April 11, 1808  

Children of Laban Landon and his wife, Elizabeth, continued:
   Ezra  born  July  5,  1790     Levi D.  "  March  29,  1792     Betsey  "  July  20,  1794,  married January 30, 1821    Sarah  "  October  5,  1796,  died October 5, 1796    Mercy  "  October  5,  1796,  died October 5, 1796    Hannah  "  August  9,  1797     Joshua G.  "  February  27,  1800,  married March 24, 1827    David G.  "  March  2,  1802,  married April 3, 1825    Catharin  "  December  28,  1803     Nancy  "  November  28,  1805,  married September 22, 1824    Eldaah  "  April  15,  1808.    
Reference was made in 1830 to their "widowed daughter" Betsey Ingraham and her son, Harvey L. Ingraham, aged four years. Joshua G. Landon was living in 1838 in Troy, Pennsylvania, and then referred to his sister, Betsey Granteer(?)
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1698
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Landon widow of Lathan Landon decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 25th June 1825 of Philadelphia in the State of Pa who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Washington line for life Guards (for 6 years)
Inscribed on the Roll of Pension at the rate of 10 Dollars 00 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25th day of March 1839 and attested Wm. Lloyd Wm. Lloyd Secy of War.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Dec 31, 1838 $100.00
$300.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M. H. G.  Adison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 157

State of Pennsylvania Bradford County ss.
I George Scott Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Bradford Greeting do hereby certify Sometime since that John M. Keen is now at the time of taking & signing the within deposition & certifying the same on a solemn oath before me of said County & that full faith & credit are due to his acts as such ————— In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this first day of July A.D. 1819
George Scott Prothon.
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original now on file in my office and that the same was last produced in the real estate of the estate of the late John M. Keen at the request of the undersigned this 11th day of July 1819 George Scott Prothonotary

The reason why the order then was not issued is that the same was not ready as it required some preparation. It will be sent as soon as it is ready. My thanks for the kind words. I am as ever your friend and brother in Christ Jesus Amen
1819
Salem, Christian
E. B. P. N. Jersey June
1819
John M. Mason
Land warrant No 8485
issued in the name of
Sarah Cannon for
100 acres - December
8 3/4 1794
1819

Williamsport June 18 th 1921.
Mr. Lebar Sander Dear Sir,
We received a return from the Gentleman to whom we sent you power of Attorney advising us of the payment of One hundred and Seventy Four dollars and Forty One Cents which he writes is all due you, until it is ascertained whether you are continued on the pension list.
With respect Sir, We remain your friends &c.
Jacob D. Grafius.

Williamsport October 11 th 1852.
Dear Sir
We sent your power of Attorney to Philadelphia by William Collins, and the Gentleman to whom we sent it has returned it stating that they refused paying the Money on account of its being drawn too soon, and also that you must have a certificate that you are continued on the Pension list. You have also sent an order for a few dollars which we have not in our power to send you on account of having just sent a Wagon to the City and also sent all our Cash with the Wagon. We sent you a copy of Mr. Crothers letter to the Gentleman to whom the power was drawn - you may draw your own Annuities from it.
With respect Sir we are ever yours, Jacob V. Saul.
Copy of Mr. Crothers letter.
The power of Attorney gave him return to you as drawn too soon. They won't pay any thing until and he must have a Certificate to show that he is on the Pension list -
Yours, W. S. Crothers

August 26, 1936
BA-J/AWF
Mr. C. C. Gardner 26 Park Road Maplewood, New Jersey
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Thomas, Laban, Nathaniel, and James Landon, of Sussex County, New Jersey.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request for Revolutionary War data.
The records of James and Laban Landon are furnished herewith, as found in pension claims based upon service in the War of the Revolution.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
This letter was (Rev.) received October 1, James Landon S. 41738

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Landers a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
m file 3096
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr 10 77 Pvt. James Hallet ✓ 6 7/9   Letter 10 77 William Melick ✓ 2 7/9   Discharged 27 Caleb Gills William Mifflin 10 10 77   discharged June 3 1783  
Dec 24-76 - Oct 28-76
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, White Pl. Brandy, Germantown, Red Bank, Red Bank, Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, Fort at Smith's Creek, Pa. Date of application for pension, May 9, 1818 Residence at date of application, Bradford Co. Pa. Age at date of application, Jan 13, 1759 in England Pa. Wife Elizabeth Remarks: Admitted to pension June 28, 1828 while a resident of Floyd Co. Va.

Division,
August 9, 1910.
Mrs. Jeannette S. Landon,
Canton, Pa.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Laban Landon, Wid. File No. 3,090, you are furnished the following family data, from the papers in said claim.
Laban Landon - - - - - Betsy Gilless Landon.
Born Married Died Laban January 13, 1759 March 15, 1784. June 22, 1822 Betsy C. August 20, 1765 Laban X. September 3, 1765 Mahala March 29, 1787 April 5, 1787. Benjamin January 22, 1788 April 11, 1808. Mara July 5, 1790 Levi D. March 20, 1792 Betsy July 20, 1794 January 30, 1821. Sarah October 5, 1796 October 5, 1796. Mercy October 5, 1796 October 5, 1796. Hannah August 9, 1797 Joshua C. February 27, 1800 March 24, 1827. David S. March 2, 1802 April 3, 1825. Catharin December 22, 1803 Nancy November 26, 1805 September 22, 1824. Eldah April 15, 1808
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Revolutionary War I think there is a reference report of Secretary 1893 Page 19-41 or if you will tell me where I can find the report-
Thanking you in advance for your reply.
Sincerely Jeannette Rankin Carlton - Pa.
Recd
Carlton Pa July 23, 1910 Secretary of Internal Affairs Washington DC
Sir:- Will you please tell me something of one Nathan Rankin Who was born in N. J. died in Pa. and was in the

Act.
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Cl. Mac E. 4/8/10
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Laban Landon
Service _____
N. J.
Additional Service _____
Rev.
No claim, State records _____ 191
No claim, combination records _____ 191
REMARKS:
No Surv.
Will F. 3096 (N.J.)
no other Will.
" Ref.

James Gardner Life Insurance
WIDOW, &c.
1910 Aug 9. Hist. to Jeanette S. Gardner
1936 Aug 26 hist. L.C.C. Gardner See his letter in James Gardner P. 41738 Aug 3
File No. 3096
Elizabeth Gardner Widow John Gardner Deceased
Act: March 13, 1843
Index: Vol. A Page 416
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Elizabeth Landon of Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Suspended
See let: 3 rd Jan 1839 Hon. S. W. Morris.
Act 7 July 1838

V 3166 Elizabeth Landon Pennsylvania
admitted P. 60
22 Jan
Re J.W. Morris N.R.

Troy Bradford Co Pa
Nov. 10 1858
Sir
I enclose the declarations of Mrs Elizabeth Sundown in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress of the 7th of July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows together with the deposition of her son Joshua G Sundown and the family Register kept by Deborah Sundown to all of which I hope may be satisfactory and entitle her to a certificate, If so you will please forward it to me if not I shall expect to hear from the Department upon the subject. Deborah Sundown was in her life time a pensioner of the United States and was pensioned as I am informed without any other evidence of services than such as was found upon the Records in the war office together with his discharge. The discharge I am told was left in the Book of grants at Philadelphia which was stated in his application for a pension and we suppose it was

used from then by the claimants That time we are not at present able to make any further reference which will facilitate your investigation of the claim. The family Register is one which the London family wish to preserve and they would return it on favour to have it sent back if consistent after it has answered the purpose for which it is sent.
Very Respectfully Your Oble Servt.
Stephen Pines

Dec 31 Inverness
17 th Dec 1882 M c Donald
Edwards Esqr
Pension Office
W. J. Morris P.R.

Dec 29/38
H Rep -
J L Edwards
Sir Will you be good enough to inform me, what disposition has been made of the Application of Mrs Elizabeth the Landon of Bradford Co Pa for benefit of the Act of July 7. 1838
If the application is informal I request you to send me two or three copies of the printed regulations or forms
Respectfully yours Afft
Samuel Morris

War Dept.
Pension Office
April 30. 1834
I certify that it appears from the Book of this office that the name of Leban Landan was inscribed thereon as a Pensioner under the act of March 1818, on the 2 d of May 1820, pension to commence on the 9 th of May 1818; and that he drew his pension to the 4 th of March 1820. His name was dropped from the roll on the 30 th April 1821 on account of his property —
Copy of the above sent to Hon. S c McKean, Senate U.S. April 30. 1834

Bradford County ss Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in & for the County of Bradford Issue St Pomeroy a citizen of Troy in the County of Bradford & State of Pennsylvania aged 47 years & upwards who upon oath doth depose & say that he is acquainted with Elizabeth Landon the widow of the late Laban Landon and has been for a period of about fifteen years - that he was acquaint- ed with Laban Landon her late husband in his life time - that since the death of the late Laban Landon his wife Elizabeth has resided in the same neighborhood with this deponent and that she has not to the knowledge of this deponent been married to any person whatever since the death of her late husband the aforesaid Laban Landon and further this deponent saith not.
S. A. Pomeroy
Sworn and Subscribed before me January 9 th 1839
C. Barnes J.P.
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with St Pomeroy the above named deponent and that the above affidavit subscribed by him is entitled to full credit - and further that I am acquainted with Elizabeth Landon and that she has not to my knowledge been married to any person since the death of her late husband the above named Laban Landon
C. Barnes J.P.

State of Pennsylvania Bradford County ss
I H. Powers Prothonotary of the of the court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County do certify that Churchill Barnes is a Justice of the Peace in and for Lehigh County duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith should be given to his official acts in such -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed seal this 15 th day of Jan y 1835
H. C. Powers Proth.

Laban Lander
May 9 th 1828
Ref d to Com ee on Mil.
Pensions —
Feb y 13 th 1828
See Bill N o . 166
December 5. 1828.
Ref d to the Com ee on Mil y . Pensions.
Allamuff S.

-Law
Feb. 1925. Entered at Treasury Coast with N. O. M. File #3096 E. S.

War Departm t
Bounty Land Office
It appears by the records of this office that Habam Landon of the New Jersey line has re- -ceived Warrant N o . 8481 on the 8 th of Dec r . 1794 for his bounty land.
Robert Taylor 30 Dec r . 1828.

I HEREBY certify that the accompanying pages numbered from one to seven are truly copied from the originals in the Department of War.
J. L. Edwards
BE IT REMEMBERED, That James Lewis Edwards , who has signed the foregoing certificate, is charged with the general superintendence of the Pension Business in the Department of War, and with the safe-keeping of the Rolls, Books, Papers, and Documents, on file in said Department, in relation to said business; and that to his attestations full faith and credit are and ought to be given. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of the Department to be affixed, on this fifth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight
James Barbour Secretary of War.

State of Pennsylvania
Bradford County ss.
I Jos. C. Powell Prothonotary of the Court of common Pleas of Bradford County do certify that Edward Herrick is a President Judge in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature hereunto attached purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal this 1 st day of November A D 1838 for Jos. C. Powell Protho. A. S. Chamberlin Off.
State of Pennsylvania
Bradford County ss.
I Jos. C. Powell Prothonotary of the Court of common Pleas of Bradford County do certify that C. Darnes is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his commission is dated December 9 th A D 1816 and that the signature hereunto attached purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal this 1 st day of November A D 1838. for Jos. C. Powell Protho. A. S. Chamberlin Off.

Libon Landon Kent G te to. Vacob & Giam & Graffing
1819 July 5 th For 17 Yds. Bom bazette — 4/3 3. 12. 3 17 " ditto — 4/8 1. 12. 8 1 " Brook Muslin — 7. 6 3 Shawls & 2 Shs. Silk — 1. 9 1 st Young Hysop Tea — 11. 3 1 st Pepper — 3. 9 1 st Allspice — 3. 9 100 Segars — 2. 6 1 pint Rum — 2/4 1. 2 1 Tea Pot — 1. 10 1/2 $6. 13. 5 1/2 $ 18. 46
1820 May 29 For 24 Yds. Calico — 20/4 4. 80 1 st Pepper — 50 1 st Brook Muslin — 8/2 1. 44 1 Box Wafers & 1 st Prunes — 25 1 pair Buttons & Screws — 1 Cash advanced — 23. 57 1 B. Louisa & 1 B. Pink Mitt — 25 3 Bush. Wheat — 8/2 2. 67 1/2 Postage for Province of Ky — 3/2 $ 33. 10
June 20 For 7 Yds. Calico — 3/2 $ 2. 62 1/2 1 st Cotton Yarn — 75 3. 75 1 Bush. Wheat — 8/2 4. 37 1/2 1 st 23 3/4 Barr. Iron — 98 " 3. 90 34 Gall. Whisky — 40 13. 60 1 Barrel — 1. 00 Cash — 2. 50 10 para Prothencolary — 3/2 $ 32. 12 1/2
July 31. For 1/2 lb Cotton Yarn — 50 $ 3. 75 2 nd Young Hysop Tea — 4/3 3. 00 1 st Powder — 75 1 st Lead — 18 3/4 3/2 1 st Allspice — 30 1 st Tea — 1. 37 1/2 2 nd & 3 rd Upper Leather — 7. 40 1/2 2 nd Tobacco — 3 1/2 62 1/2 1 st Pepper — 50 6 1/2 3 Shawls — 50 1. 50 Cash — 50 $ 19. 85 1/2
August 17 For 31 Gall. Whisky — 40 $ 12. 40 1 Barrel — 1. 00 Cash — 1. 00 1 Webster Spelling Book — 25 1 Knife & Fork — 25 $ 14. 90
Amount Carried Forward $ 118. 40

Amount Brought Forward — $ 118. 44  1820 September 21 st — For Cash paid Elyah Knowlton $ 2 — Cash advanced — 14 — 3 rd Cotton Bales — 50 — 2. 68 4 th Tobacco — 31 1 / 2 — 1. 25 17 th Nails — 12 1 / 2 — 2. 12 1 / 2 2 1 / 2 Bush. Wheat — 75 — 1. 87 1 / 2 $ 23. 75 $ 142. 19
Contra Cr.  1819 September 23 rd By 27 1 / 4 Yds. Linen — 40 — $ 10. 90 1820 June — 20 By Isaiah Groves & Spumpter 1. 20 $ 72. 10 $ 12. 10 Balance — $ 130. 09
Williamsport March 26 th 1821
Dear Sir,
We have sent the Balance of your account by Mr. Robert Moon who is authorized to settle the same with you, we would not have sent the account until we had an opportunity of seeing yourself, but owing to the present stagnation of business we are anxious to have our books closed and hope you will comply with our request.
We remain your friends &c. David & Daniel Graffus.

Mr. Laban Landon
Towanda.
Bradford County
April 10th 1891
Received the within account by Note of hand R. H. Miller

Bradford County ss
State of Pennsylvania on this twentieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before Benjamin Shattuck the Subscribing a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Bradford Elizabeth Landon a resident of Gray Township in said County, aged Seventy Eight years, who being duly sworn, according to the rites and in her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 March 1843. Granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Laban Landon who was a private in the Army of the Revolutionary war and was in General Washington's Life Guard for the space of Six years and had served under Captain William Colfax. And has received annually a pension of Eighty dollars under the act of July 4th 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed in the day and year above written before me (and the declarant is personally known to me) B. Shattuck J.P. Witness J. G. Landon
her Elizabeth Landon mark
State of Pennsylvania Bradford County ss
I, Aaron Shublock, Notary Public of the County of common Pleas (for said State) do hereby Certify that B. Shattuck Esq. whose name is subscribed to the fore- going Instrument is a Justice of the peace of and duly qualified in and for said County of Bradford, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his acts on all occasions to certify as such a Justice are a guarantee with his hand writing and really believe the foregoing signature to be his to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Sayre at 10 o'clock the 21 st day of August 1843
A. Shublock, Notary Public

Elizabeth Landon
A. 80
18 Sep 1843 1257 B Troy Pa. Sept. 13/43.
• O.P. Ballard due of Mr. Landon for pension. Act 1843 B250. Recd Sept 18/43 Pension Office
Secretary of War War Department Washington City D.C.
O.P. Ballard Troy Pa

Dear
Secretary of War
Wey Pa Sept 13 th 1843
Inclosed is the application of Mrs Landan for the enrolment of her Pension on the late List of Congress and which she desires to have a certificate of as soon as can be done conveniently as she is quite poor and in very public health Yours & C. P. Ballard
to the Secy of War

State of Pennsylvania Philadelphia County
on the 17th day of May 1818 before me the Sub- scribers of the Grand Jury of the Court of the Common Pleas for the County of Bradford in the County of Pennsylvania, personally appeared John Leeson, aged 30, known to me to be the person described in and who is the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 17th day of May 1818. John Leeson My Commission Expires July 10, 1819.

Wadsworth County Heirs of Remmy Heimer
on the 10 th of Sept 1819 Reasonably apprehending on the loss of the improvements of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Seneca County I have an H. Heimer of Canastota township in the said County aged thirty five years who being duly sworn according to the rites and ceremonies of the law say that as I long ago as the defendant can remember when Salmon Landon spoke of going from to General Washington and said that of one of his Canastota to the house of Salmon Salmon Landon said of their conversation of the fatigues and hardships they went through in the revolution war the defendant further testifies that he recollects that about twenty five years ago the said Salmon Landon obtained a Land Warrant for land to which he was entitled for services performed in the Revolutionary war and that thereat Salmon Landon sold the said warrant to a merchant for whisky and that he went to and subscribed Salmon Landon before me the day and year aforesaid Jno M c Rae affiant Judge Wadsworth Co NY
I certify that the the above named Salmon Landon is a credible and lawful distinguished witness Jno M c Rae affiant Judge Wadsworth Co NY

W. Laban Landon of Bradford county in the state of Pennsylvania do hereby constitute and appoint William S. Brothers of the City of Philadelphia, and state aforesaid, my lawful attorney to receive in my behalf of the United States Bank my Pension due me as a Revolutionary Claimant up to the fourth of September Anno Dom. One thousand Eight hundred and twenty.
Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of Jeremiah Fullman Daniel Grefius
Witness my hand and seal this twentieth day of June A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and twenty.
Laban Landon (Seal)
Lycoming county Pa
Personally came before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Laban Landon and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be his act and deed and desires as such it may be recorded according to law In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of June A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and twenty.
Jeremiah Fullman (Seal)
Lycoming county State of Pennsylvania
Be it remembered that on this twentieth of June A.D. 1820. Came before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for said county Laban Landon (late a private in the army of the Revolution and made oath that he is the same Laban Landon to whom the Original certificate in his pension was given of which the following is a true copy and that he now resides in Bradford county in the state of Pennsylvania and that he has resided there for the last twenty years, previous to which he resided in Lycoming county state of Pennsylvania.
Laban Landon
Sworn before me this Twentieth day of June A.D. 1820 Jeremiah Fullman

War Department.
Revolutionary Claims.
We certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the Eighteenth March, 1818, Lazar Landon late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension list, Role of the Pennsylvania Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the ninth day of May One thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen,
Given at the War office of the United States, this Second day of May one thousand Eight hundred and twenty.
Signature
V. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
16. 814.
Sycamore County ss
No. 2.
I Thomas Hays Prothonotary of the Court of Common pleas in and for the said County. DO. Certify that the within named Jeremiah Tallman Esquire before whom the within Power of Attorney appears to have been acknowledged is and was at the time of taking the same, duly commissioned and appointed one of the Justices of the Peace in and for Sycamore County. To all whose Official acts as such, due credit is and ought to be given. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Williamsport the eleventh day of September AD eighteen hundred and twenty.
THO. HAYS Proty.

District of Pennsylvania ss
On the 13 th of September 1890 personally appeared in open court of common pleas held at Mansville for the County of Bradford, being a court of record proceeding according to the course of common law with a jurisdiction unlimited as point of amount and keeping a record of proceedings I aban Lander. Aged Sixty one years and Seven months resident in Bradford County in said District who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his affirmation make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and 1 st of May 1820. That he served in the Revolutionary War in the company of life guard of General Washington, Commanded by Captain Caleb Gibbs, and afterwards by Captain William Canfalt, and has obtained under the Act of 18 th March 1818 a certificate, which is numbered 16814, but has not obtained any pay thereon as yet.
And I do solemnly affirm that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 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 18 th day of March 1818: and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property on 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.
Schedule of Property
1. A Hill farm containing 54 Acres and an half about 25 Acres thereof cleared, the fence thereof rotten down.
2 old houses
2 Cows 1 year old heifer 1 yearling & Calf.
Twelve Sheep, 2 Saddles & part of set of harness
One Plough nine drag teeth 3 hoes 1 Axe
One Grind Stone, 1 Sled, 2 great wheels,

6 One Spull wheel, Sawguts and loom, one reel 3 Woven beds, One Coffee mill, 1 tea Canister 1 set cups & saucers & plates, 5 spoons 3 earthen dishes 6 knives & forks, 2 pint bowls 2 broken stools part of a box kettle Spindle and Great Iron 10 Chairs with a Spat bottom mostly broken 1 Wooden clock, 2 tables & 1 Candle Stand of Cherry wood One Iron Set & tea kettle, 2 large Iron kettles Stomach under of stairs, 5 Barrels 1 Chest 1 Sugar Pot 1 p o And Irons and Sticks, one looking glass, Some remnants of Carpenter tools & One Panthrons one blacking pot 1 Willow basket, 3 Buckets, 1 Churn, Washing tub, remains of a Nailers bellows 2 hammers & Stake & Saw & Rigs, 1 Bible & testament with notes, There is due me.
One Debt 3 Bus Wheat One do 6 days work One do 4 Bus Wheat & bag lost One do 10 Bus Wheat One do $1 in Cash One do 1 Bus Wheat
Pension I have never drawn any, I am indebted in    One debt of  $ 71.58    One ditto of  21.35 3/4    One do "  14.90    One do "  14.12    One do "  2.04    One do "  16.00    One do "  14.01    One do "  3.75  
I have not been brought up to any regular trade; but have acquired by necessity knowledge of several Trades viz Tanning, Carpenter, Millwright, Blacksmith and cooper's business which I have some years back followed by terms to gain lively here; But from age and infirmities I am and have been for about seven years, unable to pursue any occupation. I have of my family residing with me, my wife Betsey aged 86 years and infirm. One son Joshua G. Landon aged 26 years likewise infirm. Betsey Ingraham a widow & daughter of mine aged 26 years, One son David S Landon aged 16 years, One daughter Mary Landon aged fourteen Eldah Landon, a son aged 12 years, One Grand son a Child of Betsey Ingraham, Harvey L. Ingraham, aged 4 years
Laban Landon Sworn

Sworn and subscribed this 13 th day of September Anno Domini 1820
7
George Scott Prathy
State of Pennsylvania Bradford County ss }
I George Scott Prathy of the Court of common Pleas in and for the county of Bradford, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court - And I further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is three hundred & one dollars and twenty seven cents. - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at office this 16 th day of September A.D. 1820 George Scott Prothonotary

I. Laban Landon of Bradford county in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby constitute and appoint William S. Grothans of the City of Philadelphia, and State aforesaid, my lawful attorney to receive in my behalf of the United States Bank my Pension due me as a Revolutionary claimant up to the fourth of March A.D. 1820.
Witness my hand and seal this Twenty Seventh day of May A.D. 1820. One thousand Eight hundred & twenty,
Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of Jeremiah Tallman Paul Graffius
Laban Landon
Lycoming County ss
Personally came before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Laban Landon and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be his act and deed and desires as such it may be recorded according to law. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty Seventh day of May A.D. 1820.
Jeremiah Tallman
Lycoming County ss State of Pennsylvania ss
Be it remembered that on this Twenty seventh day of May A.D. 1820, came before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Laban Landon late a Private in the Army of the Revolution and made oath that he is the same Laban Landon to whom the Original Certificate in his possession was given of which the following is a true Copy and that he now resides in Bradford County in the State of Pennsylvania and that he has resided there for the last Twenty Years, previous to which he resided in Lycoming County State of Pennsylvania
Sworn before me this Twenty Seventh day of May A.D. 1820 Jeremiah Tallman
Laban Landon

War Department Revolutionary Claims.
We certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the Eighteenth March, 1818, Saban Landon late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Role of the Pennsylvania Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars per Month, to commence on the ninth day of May, One thousand Eight hundred and eighteen.
Given at the War office of the United States, this Second day of May One thousand Eight hundred & Twenty,
W. L. Corchurn
(Signed)
Secretary of War
16. 814,
Lycoming County ss.
I Thomas Hays, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County - Do certify, that Jeremiah Tallman Esquire before whom the within Power of Attorney appears to have been acknowledged is and was at the time of taking the same duly commissioned and appointed one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Lycoming - To all whose official acts as such due credit is and ought to be given. -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Williamsport the twenty seventh day of May Anno Domini eighteen hundred & twenty.
Thos. Hays Protho.

Williamport May 27 th 1820-
Dear friend -
We have forwarded on another power of attorney from an old Revolutionary Soldier, which we wish you to present, and if paid place the amt. to our credit, and let us know by next mail, the Amount - So that we can settle with the sum for it, Should there be any thing wrong in the form send it on and we will have it made co mon
With respect we are Your friends
N. G. G.
Dr. L. Austin
Charge the postage to us
and law

No 1031
Revolutionary Claims.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
16 Feb 1830.
The Administrators of Laban Landon late of _____ in the county of Bradford in the State of Pennsylvania has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private _____ in captain _____'s company, in the Second regiment of the New Jersey line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary. F.A. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
17 th February 1830
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Laban Landon in the New Jersey line
It further appears that Laban Landon is now on the pension list of the _____ agency, and has been so since the 3 rd March 1826 at the rate of _____ dollars per month.
John Hagner Auditor

Know all men by these presents that we Levi G Landon and Joshua G Landon a true administration of the estate of John Landon late of the Township of Troy in the county of Bradford and state of Pennsylvania deceased do hereby constitute and appoint James Ford Esquire member of Congress our true and lawful attorney with a power of revocation for us and in our name to receive from the United States the amount of pay now due and which was due to said deceased at the time of his death under the act entitled an act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution approved 15th May 1828 as an annuity in the life guard of Genl Washington & in a company commanded by Capt. Colfax in the army of the revolution Witness our hands and seals this 9th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty nine sealed & delivered in presence of us Levi G Landon Joshua G Landon
Before me Charles Burns a justice of the peace in the county of Bradford in the state of Pennsylvania personally appeared this day Levi G Landon and Joshua G Landon whose names are subscribed to the foregoing power of attorney and acknowledged the same to be their act and also deposed that the same was not given by reason of any duress or the concealment or any attachment any or induced by any legal process whatever for the pay there is no right to be assigned but that the said pay is in- tended to pass wholly to the benefit of the estate of said deceased John Landon this 9th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine Charles Burns Justice of the peace
I George Scott Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Bradford in the state of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that Charles Burns Esquire before whom the foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged is a Justice of the peace
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 9th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine Geo. Scott proth

Before me Churchill Barnes (within mentioned) a justice of the peace in and for the county of Bradford and state of Penn- -sylvania personally appeared George Knapp & Jacob Grantum who being duly sworn depose and say that they were acquainted with the within named Liban Sanderson during his life time and that he died at Troy Township in said county on the 28th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty eight Sworn and subscribed this 9th day of December 1829 before Geo. Knapp Jacob Grantum Chas. Barnes Justice of the Peace
Before me, † Churchill Barnes a justice of the peace in the County of Bradford in the State of Pennsylvania personally appeared, this day, George Knapp and Jacob Grantum of the said County, persons known to me as credible witnesses, who did severally make oath that Liban Sanderson has been  has been the foregoing declaration subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this Thirtieth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty 1830.
Chas. Barnes Justice of the Peace Bradford County, Pa.
I, George Scott Clerk of the Court of the County of Bradford County in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify, that Churchill Barnes esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time, a § Justice of the peace and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal [L. S.] of the said Court, this Eighth day of February A. 1830
George Scott
* Sergeant, Corporal, Musician, or Private, as the case may be.
† The claimant, though not on the pension list on the 15th May, 1828, may have been on the list on or since the 3d of March, 1826, and afterwards stricken off: if so, he will add, and that I have received of the United States, as a pensioner, since the 3d of March, 1826, the sum of dollars, paid to me by the Agent for paying pensions in the State of
‡ Here insert a Justice of the Peace, or other Magistrate duly empowered to administer oaths. § Justice of the Peace, or otherwise, as the case may be.

Laban Landan
is a revolutionary soldier who was placed on the pension list in pursuance of the Act of 1818. He was stricken from the list in pursuance of the Act of 1820 on account of then having property of the value of more than $200. It appears from the papers that he served a long time & was a brave and faithful soldier. He is now reduced to indigence. The committee report in his favour. x
x The bill failed in Senate

No. 31 Dec 1829
1235
Washington City Dec. 30 1829
Hon d Sam l D. Higham.
Dear Sir The enclosed papers was Rec d from our mutual friend Gen t Sam l McLean. Will you do me the favor of giving them an early examination & return such of them as is not wanted with the result I also addressed a few lines to you the other day covering a Petition referred to our Committee enquiring whether you had any papers in your office relative to the Claims. Since then have not heard from it when convenient will you attend to it
I am Sir Most Respectfully Your Obed t Serv t
James Thorne.