Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 10165, for William Kelly, Pennsylvania

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THE SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT, FOR REFORMATION and DEFENCE of RELIGION, THE HONOUR and HAPPINESS of the KING, AND The Peace and Safety of the THREE KINGDOMS OF SCOTLAND, ENGLAND, and IRELAND.
Taken and subscribed several Times by King CHARLES II. and by all ranks in the said Three Kingdoms.
WITH
An Act of the General Assembly 1643, and an Act of Parliament 1644, ratifying and approving the said LEAGUE and COVENANT.
JER. 1. 5. Come, and let us join ourselves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant, that shall not be forgotten.
PROV. xxv. 5. Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
2 CHRON. xv. 15. And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their hearts.
GAL. iii. 15. Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed by an oath, no man disannulleth or addeth thereto.
EDINBURGH:
Printed by the ASSIGNS of ALEXANDER KINCAID, His Majesty's
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19042 Indiana
William Kelly
Switzerland in the State of Indiana who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Baldwin of the reg t commanded by Col. Steel in the King & Mills time for 9 months for 1777.
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of July 1833 — and sent to Mr. C. Keen Printer, Retreat, Ind.
Arrears to the 1 st of March 1833 $60. — Pension allowance ending 11 Sep " 15
$75.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. H. Wilson Clerk,
Book C Vol. 7 Page 118

Indiana 6779
Sarah Kelly widow of William Kelly.
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832 and who died on the 31 st June, 1834 of Switzerland Co. in the State of Indiana who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Bevilacqua of the 1 st  Va commanded by Col. Steel in the Va. line for 9 months.
Granted on the Roll of Wadsworth, N.Y. at the rate of 30. Dollars Cost per annum; to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Sept. 1862 and sent to W.C. Keen New York, Indiana
Commiss to the 18th of March 1841 $1500 Per annual allowance entry
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 2 Page 220
Reported to Ignatius
W. H. Wedgwood, South Kensington

1854.
Wm. Kelly
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W. C. Evans Indiana Printers Retreat 15 th Feb. 1853.

BRIEF in the case of William Kelly  of Switzerland County in the State of Indiana. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Judge?  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? yes.  3. How old is he? 79 Years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1777 . . . . . 6 . . . . . private Genl. Thos. Baladin Col. Steel   1781 . . . . . 3 . . . . . ditto Col. Calameno, Col. Mays.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Winchester, Virginia.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional Evidence - Declaration Since proven by Thomas Kelly & Wm Kelly whose affidavits are certified by the Judge.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
No.
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
B. F. Headland
Examining Clerk.

Mr. Kelly.
12,056
for 777 prints 9 months.
#30.
I have allowed this claim because the service is short and there is ample leading evidence prescribed by the regulations and the affidavits very strong in point.
Direct to Wm. C. Free Printer's Retreat, Ia.
Ex 1

In the matter of
An applicant for a pension, under the act of Congress of June 7, 1832—Recorded in book A page 318 Edward Patton clk.
William Kelly
WHEREAS, it has been represented to me, WILLIAM C. KEEN, Judge of Switzerland Probate court, that William Kelly of said county, is a REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER—that he resides in the township of Posy and is unable to appear at court, in consequence of bodily infirmity; whereupon, I attended at the residence of said William Kelly and after examination, do certify that said William Kelly is unable to, and cannot, appear at court, in consequence of BODILY INFIRMITY, caused by Epilepsy .
Given under my hand, this 7th day of September A. D. 1832
William C Keen
The state of Indiana, Switzerland county, SS. On this 14th day of September A. D. 1832 person- ally appeared, at his own house, in Posy township, county a- foresaid, before William C Keen Esq. Judge of the Swit- zerland Probate court, William Kelly aged Seventy four years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his said oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress, passed the 7th of June, A. D. 1832—that he, the said William Kelly entered the service of the United States, du- ring the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—That he, the said William Kelly in A.D. 1777, served in a company of Virginia Rifles commanded by captain Thomas Baldwin in the regiment commanded by col. Black again he served in A.D. 1781, in a company commanded by captain Stewart, attached to Wayne's legion
And, that 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.
The Judge, then propounded the following interrogatories to the said William Kelly
 1. Where, and in what year were you born? I was born in Chester county Penns a on the 2 d day of Nov. A.D. 1705.  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? I have no written evidence of this kind.  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live? At that time I lived in Ind ty colony Virginia and continued there after the war about 10 years; lived in Penn. about 13 years; this is now Ind ty 24 or 27 years since that time in Ind ty .  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted—did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? I volunteered both times.  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 service. General Washington General Putnam, col. Howard Col. Morgan was the commander of our regiment; but seldom appeared on parade being confined with gout or rheumatism. 

6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? I received a written discharge signed by Capt. Baldwin - also one from Calamity, both of which were destroyed by fire when my house was burnt in Kentucky 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. Thomas Kelly, John Gibbons, Esq. Henry Wallick, Peter Shorr, Stella, Jacob Goodwin &c.
8. Have you any documentary evidence of your services, and do you know of any person now living whose testimony you can procure to testify to your services?
I have none and know of no person living by whom I can prove the same, except my Brother whose affidavit is annexed Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
William C. Keen Probate Judge
We George Dugan a clergyman, residing in Dearborn county and state of Indiana and Paschal Early , residing in Dearborn county, state of Indiana hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Kelly who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration—that we believe him to be Seventy seven years of age—the he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the REVOLUTION, and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
William C. Keen Probate Judge
George Dugan Paschal Early
And the said Judge, does hereby declare his opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named William Kelly , was a REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER, and served as he states. And the Judge further certifies, that it appears to him that George A. Dugan who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in Dearborn county and state of Indiana and that Paschal Early who also signed the same, is a resident in Dearborn county and state of Indiana and is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to credit.
William C. Keen
I, EDWARD PATTON, clerk of the Switzerland Probate Court, do certify that the "Switzerland Probate court," is a court of record—that William C. Keen Esq. is the judge thereof, duly elected, commissioned and sworn into office, and the above signature is in the judge's own hand writing—and I further certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Judge, in the matter of the application of William Kelly for a pension, which is ordered of record by said Probate Judge.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Vevay, this Twelfth day of September one thousand, eight hundred and thirty-two

William Wells was mustered at Winchester at such  such time in a company commanded by Capt Thomas Baldwin. Aaron Mercer was Lieutenant Robert Callat, Second Lieutenant James Ensign Burk, James Eaton or Beal of Virginia Militia in the Virginia re- giment commanded by Colonel Steele. (Said Steele was from Carlisle, Penn a ) and served as a private soldier for the full term of six months. After joining the service our regiment was marched to Wheeling and was stationed there and along the river during the whole term. General St. Clair had the command. Capt. John Baldwin, Capt. Mercer and Burk and Capt. Parsons or Parsons and Capt. Adrian Indian commanded companies at the same time and belonged to our regiment. Again in the fall of 1781 the said William Wells volunteered at Albemarle County, Virginia in a company commanded by Captain Wal- mers (a Frenchman, the same who was the Wales at Quebec) in the regiment of the Virginia Militia commanded by Colonel Morgan who was a regular Officer, Col. Smith of the Virginia Militia was the Colonel who first mustered us at Winchester Virg and sent us on to Albemarle and served for three months. We were at first placed as a guard over a quantity of Military stores & from thence we were marched to Yorktown and lay there about two weeks - our time having expired, a short time before the siege of York was relieved and discharged.

Edward P. Sutton 18th

State of Indiana } Switzerland county } 3 ds .
On this fifth day of November A.D. 1838, personally appeared before me William B. Keen, judge of the Switzerland Probate Court Sarah Kelley, ————— a resident of Posey town- ship, county aforesaid, aged seventy four 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 William Kelly, who was a revolutionary pensioner under the act of Congress of June 7, 1832, and whose certificate was number- ed 19049, — that said William Kelly was a private soldier — that in September of 1777, he volunteered and served in a company of Virginia Militia, at Win- chester, Virginia, commanded by Capt. Baldwin, of Col. Steel's regiment and that he afterwards volun- teered as a private soldier at Albemarle barracks in Virginia, in a company attached to Colonel Morgan's regiment. She further declares that she was married to said William Kelly on the fourteenth day of September A.D. Seventeen hundred & 86 That her husband, the said William Kelly died on the twenty first day of January A.D. 1833 That she is still a widow and has not been married since his death — 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 and ninety four, viz at the time above stated. She further declares that she was married in Westmoreland

county state of Pennsylvania, by the rev. James ley, on the fourteenth day of September, one thou- seven hundred and eighty six - that the certificate of her marriage was destroyed by fire, having had her house burnt about forty years ago, then living in Clark county, state of Kentucky.
Sarah the Kelley Sworn and subscribed Mark on the day and year above written before
William C. Keen Probate Judge
The State of Indiana, Switzerland county ss.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justici of the peace within and for said county Thomas Kelley, of lawful age, who after being duly sworn deposits and saith that the above named Sarah Kelley is her mother, that she has never been married since the death of her father, William Kelley, and further saith not.
Sworn and subscribed before me this fifth day of Novem- ber A.D. 1838; Thomas Kelley Robert Goyen of Place
The state of Indiana, Switzerland county
I William C. Keen, judge of the Switzerland Probate court, hereby certify that the above named Sarah Kelley, cannot by reason bodily infirmity attend the court, with- out being more than twenty miles therefrom. Given under my hand, this 12 th day of November A.D. 1838
William C. Keen Probate Judge

Fayette County ss. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Before me John Brown, one of the justices of the peace in and for the said County, personally appeared Mrs. Nancy Cunningham and by me being qualified according to law, doth depose and say, that she was acquainted with William Kelly and Sarah Prespor while they were both single and altho she did not see them married she firmly believes they were, and that they were recognised as man and wife by the citizens of their neighborhood, in which they resided several years immediately succeeding their marriage, the time of said marriage deponent does not remember as she was young at the time - and deponent further saith not, Sworn and subscribed before me this 27 day of December 1841 John Brown Justice of the Peace Nancy Cunningham
Fayette County ss.
Also, Before me the said John Brown he personally appeared Mr. Michael Kinley, (Son of Rev. James Kinley, D.D., and being qualified by me according to law, doth depose and say, that between the year 1884 and 1793 William Kelly, and Sarah Prespor came to his Father's dwelling, house, and were he believes married to each other by his Father, but he has not a distinct recollection of witnessing the ceremony, he has however a distinct recollection of the record of the above marriage amongst papers left by his Father, deponent further saith that said William Kelly & Sarah lived together as man and wife so long as they remained in the neighborhood, and were recognised as such, deponent further saith his Father, Rev. James Kinley, D.D., the Stated Preacher of the Gospel at Rehoboth Church at the time of above marriage, and deponent further saith not Sworn and subscribed before me this 1 st day of January 1841 John Brown Justice of the Peace Michael Kinley

Pennsylvania. Fayette County
Richard Deem Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in said County, do hereby certify that John Brown, Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavits were made, was at the dates thereof, respectively, an acting Justice of the Peace in said County, duly elected, com- missioned & qualified.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of the said Court at Union Town the fourth day of January Anno Domini One thousand, eight hundred and forty two. Richard Deem Prothonotary
Uniontown Jan. 4 th 1841
Dear Sir
Your communication of Oct. 6 th was received by me, & as the marriage of Mr. Shelly was not performed in my County, I forwarded your letter immediately to Rev. Dr. H. Gillel, minister at Rehoboth, & succeeded to Rev. James Finley Sec. who married them. I am sorry Mr. G. & the friends in Rehoboth did not attend to the matter sooner. I came by these to day & got the above de- positions & brought them to town & have procured the above certificate of the Prothonotary - The above depositions are the best that can be obtained, although not positive as to their having seen their

marriage - But they certainly ought to be deemed sufficient, & this is the o- pinion of several legal men in this region who have seen them -
In haste - very truly yours Mr. Wm. C. Hean J. Stonehead pastor Pres. Ch. Minister
Washington Jan 29. 1842
Should the credibility of Michael Finley be questioned and the certificate of a person here be deemed insufficient on the subject reference can be had to Hon. A. G. Har- -chand of the House of Representatives, the undersigned knowing nothing of Finley (A. G. Harchand)
I do certify that I am acquainted with Michael Finley one of the foregoing applicants and that he is a man upon whom no doubt or rather the fullest reliance can be placed Sept 9 1842 Ag. Harchand M.C.
Greencastle Penn a

The State of Indiana } ss. Switzeland county }
Be it remembered that this day personally appeared before me William C. Reen judge of the Switzeland Probate Court Thomas Kelly, of lawful age, who, after being duly sworn, deposes and saith that he is sixty eight years of age that that he is well ac- quainted with William Kelly, of Switz- land county — that he was acquainted with him in Virginia — that he believes, from infor- mation received from his parents and others that his brother William Kelly served during the revolutionary war for six months as a pri- vate soldier in Captain Baldwin's company of Virginia Militia — Col Steel's regiment — and that he was also informed as aforesaid, that his brother also served for three months as a private during said revolutionary war in a company commanded by Capt. Kalamise and that he also believes that his brother William is about seventy seven years of age and further saith not.
Thomas Kelly
Sworn to and subscribed before me this tenth day of Sept. 1832
William C. Reen Probate Judge

The State of Indiana } ss. Switzerland County } ss. I Edward Patton Clerk of the Switzerland Probate Court, certify that William C. Kern was Judge of the Probate Court of Switzerland County, on the fifth day of September and is still the Judge of said Court duly elected, commissioned and sworn into office and that full faith and credit is given to all his Official acts as such.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, at Evansville, this 3 rd day of May 1833 Edward Patton Clk

Wilmington Va. August 16 th 1841
Sir I received yours of 23 July - concerning Mrs. Deborah Kelly's Pension in which you state that the affidavit of Mrs. Deborah Kelly has been received. You say that cannot be a final decision upon her case unless the record of the ages of her children is also produced and if there be none the claimant ought to state that fact under oath and also make an explanatory statement relative to the dates of the births of her children contained in her declaration. It appears to me if I am not mis- taken that she has been stated under oath the births of all her children that there was an error in the ages of her children but that it had been acknowledged the same I think is stated by her daughter who states amongst other things that she was six years old before 1794 which you said was two a additional. It does appear to me if you examine all of the papers that I for her have sent you that the most satisfactory evidence will be produced of all the facts that you ask.
I cannot see what explanation is necessary to be made concerning the births of her children.

She is an old lady and I believe truly honest and I stand in great need b of some assistance if it could be had if you will send me word what you wish I will immediately see her and if she can & speak the truth she will be qualified to it if not she must do with- out her rights. It does seem to me to be a hard case.
I am Respectfully Yours & her servant
I think for
Mrs Sarah Kelley
J S Edward Barnes & Co.

Postmaster June 20 th 1842
Dear Sir
Yours of the 11 th April being directed to Fayette Co. instead of Westmoreland, was mislaid & did not reach you till some weeks after date. Obvious circumstances have prevented more frequent writing before.
I have been to see Mr. Finley, recd his your letter, but so long time has elapsed since the marriage of Mr. Kelly, that he is not able to state "from what circumstances he is enabled to determine the period of the marriage &c"
And as to "the record of said marriage" he has a distinct recollection of seeing it among his father's [He was his executor] papers but "what became of it" he has no knowledge . He thinks he could not communicate anything in addition to his other affidavit that would be of any service, and therefore wishes to have nothing more to do in the matter. As to the credibility of the witness we could get a hundred or two to certify that.

Mr. Farley has been an elder of the chh. here for 30 or 40 years and is one of the most respectable citizens citizens in the county.
We regret that we can do nothing more for Mr. Kelley but so it is.
Yours &c M c Gillett

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dauphin County
Be it known that before me the undersigned a justice of the peace within and for said county, Rebecca Stevens, age 86 years who after being duly sworn, deposes and saith that she resides in Dauphin County State of Pennsylvania in AD 1786 - That on the day that William Kelly and Sarah Kelly were married she was at the house of Henry Prepor in said Dauphin County Pennsylvania that she assisted in preparing the wedding dinner on the occasion of the said marriage - that the wedding party left said house for the residence of one of the said party's mother's house and as they returned to said mother's house Prepor and this deponent learned from said company, after their return as aforesaid, that said William Kelly and Sarah Kelly were married by the Rev James Findley a Presbyterian Minister residing in Mifflin County and about 200 Miles distant from said Henry Prepor and from the said not.
Isaac H. Stephens Justice of the Peace
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6 th day of December AD 1841 and I certify that said Rebecca Stevens, is a credible person.
Given under my hand this day and date aforesaid
Isaac H. Stephens

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New York Indiana Aug. 22. 1842
Sir Indoed I send you some ad- ditional Vouchers, in the Case of Sarah Kelly Mother of Thomas Kelly of Boone Co Ky who has spoken to you upon the Subj. You will please hand the affidavits of Michale Findley and Samuel Cunningham to some member of Congress from Westmoreland or Fayette County Pennsylvania, who can certify as to their credibility; and then present the same to Comm. of Pensions
Please send the Commissioners answer to me, at New York, Indiana I have the honor to be Your Ob Servant
William C. Reen
Hon. William G. Waller, M. H. R. U. S. Washington City D. C.

The State of Indiana } Switzerland county } ss
I Edward Patton clerk of the Switzerland Circuit court, certify that William Hume Esq. who administered the oath in the foregoing deposition was on the Seventh day of October A.D. 1841 at the time an act- ing Justice of the peace within and for said county.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Circuit Court at Vincennes this 14 th day of October A.D. 1841.
Edward Patton Clerk By

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10165
Sarah Kelly Wid. of William Kelly Post Pa. Ave
Act: July 7/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 391
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Oct 25. 1841
Free
Dear Madam J. L. Edwards,
Commission of Pension
Patrick H. (Oct 16)
Washington City
D. C.

Patrol Indiana Oct. 16. 1841.
Sir, I enclose some additional testimony in the case of Sarah Kelley. Your last letter to me, that of Mr. Dunn says "if there be no family records of her marriage or of the births of her children, she should state the fact under oath & the testimony of witnesses who had a personal knowledge thereof should be exhibited." The evidence now furnished is all the evidence except her own children. The old woman is quite frail and her memory almost destroyed. I was acquainted with her and her husband and family for the last twenty five years: their daughter Nancy lives in the neighborhood and is quite an old woman: bearing evident marks of being above fifty years old.
I have the honor to be
Yours, At Service William C. Hearn
Hon J. S. Edwards, Comt.

Jan 14 1842 Indi. root proof
Free
J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington City
Patrick In Jan. 7

Patrida Ind Jan 31 1842
Sir
Enclosed I have the papers of Serving papers and additional testimony in the case of Smith vs. [illegible] widow of William Smith deceased who was a Member of the U.S. [illegible] the [illegible] may be satisfactory for [illegible]
I have the honor to be
Your obedt Servt
William L. Keen
J. L. Edwards Esq. Counsel

Inda July 21. 1841
Adopted Sarah Kelly.
Free
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City Pension Papers

Wilmington Pa. July 13 th 1841 Dear Col. J. T. Edwards Sir - Sir, I have sent you additional evidence in the case of Mrs. Sarah Kelly's Pensions You will please examine and send me at this place the papers if you would if not please let me know the result Yours in haste
Y. Brink for Sarah Kelly.

J. L. Edward, Esq
Sir
I herewith return
certain papers with my certificate of the credibility of Mr. Finley one of the affiants - which I have done at the request of Col Butter M.P. from Ky - I am sir Yrs resp y
A G Marchand
Greenborough Sept 9 1842

Copy
Pension Office
Feb 1. 1842.
Sir,
The affidavits of Nancy Cunningham and Michael Finley in the case of Mrs Sarah Kelly widow of William Kelly dec d have been examined and they are herewith returned. The first named witness merely testifies to the marriage without stating the period to have been between 1782 and 1790. Her statement is too indefinite and cannot be received as sufficient evidence. She should state her age and from what circumstances she is enabled to determine the period of the marriage to have been before 1790. The credibility of the witnesses should be certified by the magistrate before whom they made their affidavits or it may be done by a member of Congress.
I have the honor to be
Signed,
J. S. Edwards
Hon. H. W. Faxon
Re case of Weymouth.
EF om

Wes. V. Dept: Mar: 25 th 42. Miss Th. Thow: H. H. Benson. inform me what disposition has been made of the papers referred to in this letter.
Very respectfully
J. W. Coram
Genl. W. C. Bean
Dear Sir.
The papers referred to were handed to me this morning by Mr. Benson. He states that he had mislaid and entirely forgotten them, until he rec d from me the above note. You will perceive upon an examina- =tion of the papers that some facts in reference to the marriage are required to be stated, which makes it neces- =sary to return the papers.
Very respectfully
J. W. H. Coram
Mar: 29 th 1842.

Pension Office
February 1, 1842
Sir,
The affidavits of Nancy Cunningham and Michael Finley in the case of Mrs. Sarah Kelly, widow of William Kelly do d have been examined and they are herewith retained. The first named witness merely testifies to the marriage without stating the period; and the other states the period to have been between 1784 and 1793. His statement is too indefinite, and cannot be received as sufficient evidence. He should state his age, and from what circumstances he is enabled to determine the period of the marriage to have been before 1794. The credibility of the witnesses should be certified by the magistrates before whom they made their affidavits, or it may be done by a chamber of Congress.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your Ob dt Serv t . J L Edwars

Sarah Kelly.
This case is a very suspicious one. Look Bau- fully into it —

3278 Sarah Kelley of William Indiana Suspended
See let 18 Feb '39 Re G. M. Dunn let: 15 March 1841 A. Burks let: to do: 14 June 1841 let: to do: 23 July '41 letter to do: 26 Aug: '41 let: 26 Oct: '41 W.C. Keen. let: to the same 18 Jan: 1842 let 1 Feb: '42 Hon: H. W. Beecher let 21 Feb: " J. H. C. Havens. Act 7 July 1838

July 7. 1841
Inda.
July 7. 1838
Sarah Kelly
7619
Wilmington Pa 31 Dec
Rec
Pension Papers Wilmington
to L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington Citizen

Wilmington Harbor, Ga. June 29, 1940 J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Sir I send you the papers in the case of Mrs. Fanny Kelly a widow in order for her to obtain a pension under the Act of Congress of July 17 th 1838. You will please examine and send me an answer, if anything is lacking and if the papers are correct and she obtains a pension please forward the papers or transcript to me at Wilmington Harbor Georgia State of Georgia as I am her attorney Respectfully Yours A. Brink

3278 Sarah Kelly of William Indiana
Admitted
Parat. 9 m. p 30. - Capt Baldwin Cl. Natl. Ar.
died 21. May 1834,
Acty July 1838
W. C. Reem, New York, Indiana

Wash
Feby 12 th 1839
Sir
Please inform me what has been your action in the claims of Beulah Robinson widow of Winthrop Robinson - of Mrs Remer widow of David Remer - and of Mrs Kelly widow of William Kelly - all resolute claims & which were forwarded last November by Mr O'Keen of Indiana.
Yours &
J L Edwards
G H Dunn

30/7/80
Chas
7 July 1838
Mrs
Nov 22
Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
286

Tevay Nov. 13 1838
Sir. I have the honor to enclose the claim of Sarah Kelly, for a pension under act of Congress of July 7. 1838; If found correct you will please hand the accompanying Power of Atty to the proper office so that a warrant may be drawn for the same.
I have the honor to be Yours Obedt Servt
Edward F. Compt. of Pensions,
William C. Keen

The State of Indiana } Switzerland county } } P
Personally appeared before me William C. Keen judge of the Switzer- land Probate court, William Kelly, who after being duly sworn deposeth and saith that his father William Kelly resides with him, and that he has every reason to believe that his father was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War - that his father is very feeble - subject to an oppression at the heart that fre- quently causes him to fall to the ground that it is dangerous for him to be left alone - and that he cannot bear the fatigue of travelling to a distance of Twenty - this distance being eighteen or twen- ty miles over a very rough, hilly road and further saith Not. William H Kelly sworn to and subscribed before me this 10 th of September 1832
William C. Keen Probate Judge

25 th Aug 1841
Miss Sarah Kelley
Free
Mr Altham
Mr Atk
J. Edwards Pension Agent Washington City Pension Office
Wilmington Ga 10 Aug 5 1841

William Kelley Ind. Act 7 June 1832. to what time paid?
Penoffen
Feb 18. 1839
Recd 21 Jan. 1839 p. to that period
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The State of Indiana Switzerland county ss. See
Edward Patton Clerk of the Switzerland Probate court held at the town of Vevay in and for said court on the twelfth day of May. — A.D. 1834. hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court, that William Relly, late of said county was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of per annum, was a resident of the county and State aforesaid, and died in Vevay township county aforesaid, on the 21st day of January A.D. 1834, that he left a widow, whose name is Sarah Relly. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the town of Vevay, the 12th day of December A.D. 1838.
Edward Patton Clerk

The State of Indiana } Switzerland county } ss.
I Edward Patton, clerk of the Switzerland Probate Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing application for a pension, made upon oath by Sarah Kelly, widow of William Kelly deceased, is truly copied from the records of said Switzerland Probate Court, being recorded in record books of said Court, on page (110) one hundred eleven. I further certify that William O'Neal who administered the oath aforesaid to said Sarah Kelly is the judge of our said Probate Court, duly elected, commissioned and sworn into office according to the laws of the State. That the signature purporting to his are in his own proper hand writing.
I further certify that Asahel Gafney is an acting justice of the peace in and for said County, duly elected, commissioned and sworn into office - that his commission is dated on the 6 th day of December 1833, and will expire on the 6 th day of December, 1838, - that the signature purporting to be his are genuine, and in his own proper hand writing and that full faith and credit are given to all his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at Vevay, this 12 th day of November A D 1838.
Edward Patton Clk

Know all men, by these presents that I Sarah Kelley of Poseytownship, Switzerland county, Indiana widow of William Kelly, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint William C. Keen, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to receive from the treasurer of the United States, my pension from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 4 th day of Sept r . 1838. Witness my hand and seal, this 5 th day of November 1838.
Sealed and delivered in presence of James Kelly Robert Gaylog
Sarah Kelley mark
The State of Indiana, Switzerland county ss. Be it known that on the 5 th day of November 1838, before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared Sarah Kelley above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this day and year last above mentioned.
Robert Gaylog V P
The State of Indiana, Switzerland county ss.
Be it known that on this 5 th day of November 1838 before the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared William C. Keen, the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney and made oath that he has no interest in said money by any pledge, mortgage, transfer, agreement, understanding or arrangement, and that he does not know or believe that the same has been or disposed of to any other person.
Sworn and subscribed before me this day and year last above mentioned
William C. Keen Robert Gaylog V P

State of Indiana } Harrison County }
Be it known that on this 6 th day of November A.D. 1838, personally appear- ed before me the undersigned, a justice of the peace within and for said county Silas Howe, Sylvanus Howe and William Howe, of said county of lawful age who after being duly sworn deposeth and saith that they have been acquainted with William Kelley and Sarah Kelly his wife, for more than seventeen years that said William always acknowledged said Sarah as his lawful wife - That they raised a family of six or 8 children - That said William and Sarah lived together as man and wife ever since they resided in this State which is more than twelve years - and further saith not Silas Howe
Sylvanus Howe William Howe
Sworn and subscribed before me, the day and year last above written, and I hereby certify that said Silas Howe, Sylvanus Howe & the  Houses are credible persons
Richard G. Goylay V.P.

Know all men, by these presents that I Sarah Kelley of Posey township, Switzerland county, Indiana widow of William Kelly, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint William C. Keen, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to receive from the treasurer of the United States, my pension from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 4 th day of Sept r . 1838. Witness my hand and seal, this 5 th day of November 1838.
Sealed and delivered in presence of Sarah Kelley mark James Kelly Robert Gayley
The State of Indiana, Switzerland county ss. Be it known that on the 5 th day of November 1838, before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared Sarah Kelly, above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned. Robert Gayley V.P.
The State of Indiana Switzerland county ss.
Be it known that on this 5 th day of November 1838, before the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared William C. Keen, the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney and made oath that he has no interest in said money by any pledge, mortgage, transfer, agreement, understanding or arrangement, and that he does not know or believe that the same has been so disposed of to any other person.
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year last above
William C. Keen Robert Gayley V.P.

State of Indiana, ss Switzerland County, ss
On this the twenty-seventh day of November in the Year of Our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty person ally appeared before me Nick R Harris a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Switzerland State of Indiana Sarah Kelly a Resident of the State of Indiana in the County of Switzerland aged seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her Oath Make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions provided by the act of Congress passed July Seventh eighteen hundred and thirty eight entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of William Kelly who volunteered in the Army of the United States for six months the first time he was out he held the office of Sergeant the Year nor none of the Captain recruited, this was before the year seventeen hundred and eighty six and the reason why this respondent knows is that she was married to said William Kelly on the fourteenth day of September Seventeen hundred and eighty six, and I was not married to the said William Kelly the first time he was out, she further states that she was married to the said William Kelly in Pennsylvania in the County of Westmoreland County on the fourteenth day of September Seventeen hundred and eighty six

She further states that her said husband William Kelly was after she was so intermarried with him in the County of Westmoreland County Pennsylvania as aforesaid Twist drafted in the Service as a Soldier of the United States The time in life home not recollects But she recollects that at the time her said husband William Kelly come home the last time it was in the year Seventeen hundred and Ninety two (For further particulars this deponent would refer you to the Pension Roll, for she was informed by her said Husband William Kelly in his life time and believes it to be true, that he was for some time before and at his death a pensioner and drew his pension at Caridon Indiana, She further states that her first child was born in the Year Seventeen hundred eighty seven that her se- cond in Seventeen hundred and ninety That her first is now about fifty thou her second is about forty
She further declares that she was Married to the said William Kelly on the fourteenth day of September in the Year of our Lord Seventeen hundred and eighty six That her husband the aforesaid William Kelly died on the twenty first day of January eighteen hundred and thirty four, That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Services of the United States the first time but the Marriage took place previous to the first of January

Seventeen hundred and ninety four big at the time above stated and that she remains the widow of her said hus- band William Kelly
Sarah her Kelly mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Jacob R Harris a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Switzerland State of Indiana
Jacob R Harris a Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana } ss Switzerland County }
I Jacob R Harris a Justice of the Peace in and for the Coun- ty of Switzerland State of Indiana do hereby certify that I am well acqu- ainted with Sarah Kelly the person who has signed and made the above declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July Seventh eigh- teen hundred and thirty eight entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows and children from my own knowledge further it is un- able from bodily infirmity to appear in Court
Jacob R Harris a Justice of the Peace

State of Indiana } Switzerland County }
This day personally appeared Archibald Scott a person of lawful age, before me Jacob R. Harris a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and who being by me duly sworn upon oath and faith that he was acquainted with William Kelly and Sarah Kelly his wife for thirteen years before the death of the said William Kelly and have been acquainted with his wife Sarah Kelly ever since, and always understood them to be husband and wife and that the said Sarah is now the widow of the said William Kelly and has ever been since the death of her said husband William Kelly. Arch- Scott
Sworn to and subscribed to before me Jacob R. Harris a Justice of the peace with in and for County on the 29th day of November 1840
Jacob R. Harris a Justice of the peace
State of Indiana } Switzerland County }
This day personally appeared William Kelly a person of lawful age before me Jacob R. Harris a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and who

being by me duly sworn against and do hereby certify that he has been acquainted with William Kelly for nineteen years before his death and at his death and with the said Sarah Kelly for something like twenty four years and that the said William Kelly and the said Sarah Kelly always lived to- gether as husband and wife until the death of the said William Kelly which took place on the twenty first of January 1834. and that the said Sarah Kelly has always been and is now a widow. and further saith not.  William Hays
Sworn and Subscribed to the 27th day of December 1834 Before me Sarah Hays a sister of the deceased Sarah Hays a sister of the deceased
I Sarah R Harris Justice of the Peace in and for the State of Indiana do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file and of the whole thereof. Sarah R Harris Justice of the Peace

State of Indiana Swarthland County ss
I Edward Patton Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County do hereby certify that said J. H. Haggis sign before whom the foregoing affidavit appears to have been made Sworn to and Subscribed is now and was at the time the same were Sworn to and Subscribed before him as Justice of the peace and an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County of Swarthland in the State of Indiana aforesaid duly Commissioned and Sworn into office and that to all his official acts as such justice as aforesaid full faith and credit are due and of right ought to be given to all his official acts as such as well in courts of law and justice as there out.
In Testimony whereof I do hereunto Set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at Vevay this 2nd day of December A D Eighteen hundred and forty
Edward Patton Clerk

State of Indiana } Switzerland county } ss.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said county, Sarah Kelly of said county, who after being duly sworn deposed and said that she is the mother of that she was married to William Kelly, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and a pensioner of the United States, on the roll of the Indiana Agency, on the 14 th day of Sept. A.D. 1786, in Switzerland county State of Pennsylvania - that the names and ages of her children, by said William Kelly, deceased are as follows: Nancy Kelly, daughter of dep- osent was born on the 13 th of April A.D. 1787 = Catharine Kelly, her daughter, was born on the 30 th day of December 1788 = her daughter Mary Kelly, was born on the 17 th day of February 1792 = her daughter Elizabeth Kelly was born on the 20 th of September 1795 = her twins Thomas and Rachel Kelly were born on the 31 st of July 1797 = her daughter Lydia, was born on the 11 th day of December 1800 and her son William Kelly was born on the 20 th of March 1803. That a record of her family was kept by her husband but has long since been destroyed - that said record contained the record of her marriage as well as of the age of her children. That her husband said William Kelly, was a United States Pensioner - that his certificate was dated July 31, 1833 and was numbered 19,049. and further saith not.
Sarah Kelly Mark
Sworn to and acknowledged before me this 14 th day of October A.D. 1848. William Howe Justice of the peace

Oct 7 th 1843
My dear friend John Gaine. I have been thinking of you and your kindly words. I have been thinking of the many things we have talked about and the many things I should like to talk about with you again. I have been thinking of the past and how things have changed since we were children. I hope you are well and happy. I hope you will come to see us soon. I am, as ever, your friend, William Lloyd

17th July 1844. The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof. Attest John Gaines
Rebecca Stephens John Gaines
John Gaines
John Gaines
John Gaines
State of Kentucky. Boone County S.D. J. J. S. Hamilton Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that John Gaines Esq. whose name is signed

to the within Certificate is a true copy of the same in and for said County duly Com- missioned and qualified and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal this 12 th day of July 1841. P. M. year of the Commonwealth.
Geo. J. G. Hamilton 

State of Indiana ss.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
This day personally appeared Sarah Kelly wife of William Kelly Late deceased who was at the time of his death a pensioner. This deponent further states that she was the wife of the aforesaid William Kelly and that she is the person mentioned in her appli- cation for pension which papers is at this time in the pension office. This deponent further states that she had a record of her marriage also certificate, but that the cer- tificate has been lost and that as the records were long since & be- fore this applicant thought of apply- ing for a pension distroyed. This de- ponent further states that whilst she was the lawful wife of William Kelly she was the mother of eight children which was born as follows with Nancy Kelly was born April 13 th day 1787 Catherine Kelly The 30 December 1789, Mary Ann born in 17 th February 1792, Elizabeth born 20 th day of September 1795.

Thomas & Rachel Kelly born twin 1 st day of July 1794 Lydia Ann Kelly born 11 December 1800, William Kelly was born 26 th day of March 1800 This deponent further states that she does not at this time know of any person in being that was at her wedding. Sworn to & subscribed before me the undersigned a justice of the peace. Sarah her mark Kelly in and for the County of Switzerland Law. State of Indiana Township of Vansville this 26 th day of May 1841 Jacob R Harris (C) Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana Switzerland County
This day personally appeared Lydia Ann Kelly daughter of the above named Sarah Kelly who is at this time an orphan for a period as the lawful widow of William Kelly late of Switzerland County deceased. States that she was (as informed by her parents Sarah & William Kelly born) in the year 1800. This deponent further states that she saw her father, from the record of the marriage of him

Self & her mother Sarah Kelly the plaintiff applied for a p's. This depona- nt further states that she cannot recall writing that the same was written in an old Book called the Confession of Faith that she was informed and frequently heard her father William Kelly before he had ever made application for a pension state that the Record in the Book entitled Confession of Faith had the Records of the Marriage of himself & Sarah Kelly which took place in Pennsylvania in the County of Washington County in the year 1786. This deponent further states that the said William Kelly never was as this deponent ever heard of married to any other person than Sarah Kelly the mother of this deponent. This deponent further states that she is informed by mother that said Records are destroyed. This deponent further states that she saw the same Book some two years since at her mother's and that at that time the Record was out of it and this deponent thinks they were destroyed. This deponent further states that she has ever since she can recollect of her. She has been in the same neighborhood with her father & mother.

and has often since her further tell of his being married to their Mother Sarah Kelley in year 1846. and further this deponent saith not, Idea. Ann her mark
Sworn to & subscribed before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County of Shelbyville. State of Indiana Township of Perry. This the 28 th day of May 1844.
Jacob R Harris (S) a justice of the peace

State of Indiana } S.S. Switzerland County }
This day personally appeared before me Jacob V. Hardrick justice of the peace in and for the county of Switzerland State of Indiana Nancy Sparks a person of lawful age and who being duly sworn upon oath and said that she is the daughter of William Kelly & Sarah Kelly his wife. That I was born in the State of Pennsylvania, in the year 1788 and was fifty three years old last April. She further states that that she can recollect the whiskey boys in Pennsylvania knows of her fathers driving a person from the United States for some time before his death. She further states that she has been in the same neighborhood with them ever since she can recollect anything and that they always lived together as husband & wife until her father died. That she has frequently heard her father state in his life time that he was married to his wife Sarah, in the year 1786 in the state of Pennsylvania. She further states that she had five sisters and two brothers. She further states that her father died in Switzerland County some six or seven years ago that her mother is still living and unmarried and further the deponent said not.
Nancy Sparks her mark
Sworn and subscribed before me the undersigned

A justice of the peace in and for the County of Switzerland County of Indiana Township of Posey this the 29 th day of May 1841
Jacob R Harris a justice of the peace
State of Indiana S.S. Switzerland County
I Jacob R Harris a justice of the peace in and for the County of Switzerland State of Indiana do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named person also subscribe the above affidavits are persons in full credit and are persons of good standing in society and are believed under oath and that they are doubt their names in my presence
Jacob R Harris a justice of the peace
State of Indiana S.S. Switzerland County
I Edward Patton Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County do hereby certify that for Jacob R Harris Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits was sworn to and subscribed and whose Certificate thereof are above attached is now and was at the time of certifying the same an acting justice of the peace within and for said County duly Commissioned and quali- fied into office that the signatures above purporting to be his are in the proper handwriting of said Justice and genuine and that to all his official acts as such Justice of the peace full faith and credit are due and ought of right to be given as well in Courts of law and justice as elsewhere
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand, and affix the seal of said Court at Vincennes this 29 th day of May A.D. 1841
Edward Patton Clerk