Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,499, for Robert Mc Knight, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
McKnight Robert
18499
Harry
Elisabeth
CONTENTS

15.592
New York  R
Robert McKnight
of Caledonia in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by colonel Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of nine months.
scribed on the Roll of New York.
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 th of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of Oct r 1819 and sent to John H. Jones Esq r Moscow New York
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819. 15 mo. 23/30/30. 126.99 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 th Nov. 1820. 48.00
$1 174.99
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notification sent October 28. 1820 to Samuel Lake, Balance, New York

Let to W.H. Glycerster Nov 19/50
Date of death not on A.P.
4560
New York Albany Elizabeth M c Knight widow of Robert,
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1849 and sent to
L. J. Smith Albany N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 128 Vol. 21 .

STATE OF NEW-YORK—
Gunn Gunn COUNTY, ss.
On this Ninth day of May 181 D , before me the subscriber, one of the judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Gunn in the state of New-York, personally appears Robert McKnight aged 60 — years, resident in Tadousiac in the said county, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of congress, entitled “an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war,” — that the said Robert McKnight enlisted in June 8 th 1778  at  White Plains in Berkshire in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by captain Ebenezer Dyer of the Massachusetts Reg t Cont d by Col. Lachman that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the 8 th March 1779 when he was discharged from service in Pekskill in the state of New York that he was in the battles of various skirmishes and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day } and year aforesaid.
Robert McKnight
John P. Jones

State of New York - Genesee County Js:
Jonathan Root being by me duly sworn, do hereby depose and say, that he is well acquainted with the within described Robert McKnight, that he knew him during the Revolutionary War. For the term of nine months as this defendant hereby believes in the year 1778. in a Company commanded by Captain Francis Brantland, in the Massachusetts Regt. Comd. by Michael Jacob - son - and as this defendant hereby believes, served out the full term of his enlistment - And this defendant further saith, on his oath, that the sd Robert McKnight is in such reduced circumstances, as absolutely to need the assistance of the Court for his support - and further saith not -
Robert McKnight
Sworn and subscribed the day of July Jonathan Root
1819 - before me -
John H. Jones first judge of Genesee Com. Pleas
1819

John H Jones first judge of Genesee Co. N.Y. do hereby certify that from the above affidavits, I am well satisfied  that the within described Robert H. Hester of the facts set forth therein; and that the within described Robert Hester did serve in the Revolutionary War, as set forth in his P. Declaration; and also, that he is in such reduced cir- -cumstances, as absolutely to need the assistance of the County for his support  Batavia March 5 th 1819 John H Jones 
State of New York Genesee County } B. J. Simeon burning Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John H Jones before whom the above affidavit and certificate was

John H Jones, first judge of Genesee Com. Pleas, do hereby certify that from the above affidavits, I am well satisfied that the within described Robert H. Steele of the facts set forth therein; and that the within described Robert H. Steele did serve in the Revolutionary War, as set forth in
State of New York Genesee County ss.
I Simeon Cummings, Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify, that John H. Jones is, and was at the dates of the annexed, first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, acting under the authority of this State, and that the annexed are his signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Batavia this 28 th day of February A. D. 1819.
Simeon Cummings By Barn. Lake Dep H
of said County at Batavia in January.

John H Jones first judge of Genesee Com. Pleas, do hereby certify that from the above affidavits, I am well satisfied that the within described Robert McNight of the facts set forth therein; and that the within described Robert McNight did serve in the Revolutionary War, as set forth in his P. Declaration; and also, that he is in such reduced circumstances, as absolutely to need the assistance of the County for his support
Batavia March 5 th 1819
John H Jones
§ B. J. Simons, County Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John H Jones before whom the above affidavit and certificate was made is first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in said County, and that the names subscribed thereto are in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Batavia this 5 th A.D. 1819

1 John H Jones Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Robert McKnight did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the secretary for the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. Dated at Litchfield in the county of Linn this Ninth day of May 1818.
I do further certify that I have satisfactory proof of the indigence of the above mentioned Robert McKnight.
John H Jones
Robert McKnight private Colonel Jackson's Regt Massachusetts Line June 1775 to March 1776 P. M. Murrell Account of C. C. C. Mr. Chickson's Regt June 1778 - June 1779 9 months Roll An
John H Jones Knight as above - not the same man the Judge must certify to the eligibility of the individual present - service -

10256
In the matter of Elizabeth M c Knight Willow
On her application for a Pension
paid off husband died April 15 th 1843.
Rejected

I am well acquainted with the hand writing of, the said Justice of the P.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Livingston County Clerk's Office,
ss. I, SAMUEL P. ALLEN, Clerk of said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Willard H. Smith Esquire
whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, on the day of the date thereof
First Judge of the County Courts
in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to act as such  act as such  JUSTICE AND FURTHER, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Judge and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, this 15 day of November A. D. 1848
Sam'l P. Allen Clerk.

State of New York } Livingston County } ss
On this tenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared before Millard H Smith first judge of the County Courts of the County of Livingston in the State of New York, Elizabeth Mc c Knight a resident of the town of York in the County of Livingston aforesaid, aged seventy years on the seventeenth day of August last past; 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 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of Robert Mc c Knight who was a private in the army of the revolution, as appears by his certificate of pension bearing date the twenty fifth day of October one thousand eight hundred & nineteen, now in the possession of this deponent, & who was inscribed on Pension List Roll of the New York agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the ninth day of May one thousand eight hundred & eighteen. She further declares that she was married to the said Pensioner Robert Mc c Knight on the first day of November one thousand seven hundred and ninety one at the town of New Lebanon in the now County of Columbia in the state of New York by a Justice of the peace of the name of Grant (whose christian name she does not recollect) - that there was no record made of her marriage to her knowledge or belief; and that there was not at that time any register of Marriages required by law to be kept in the said State of New York, nor was it usual or custom
of St Lawrence, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same, and further that

I am well acquainted with the hand writing of
testimony for Magistrates or others to keep such registry as she is informed & believes to be true - And she further saith that her husband the said Robert McKnight departed this life on the fifteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred & forty three at the said town of York in the said County of Livingston - that such marriage took place previous to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, to wit, on the day & year & at the place above stated. - Elisabeth McKnight
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me Willard H Smith first judge of the County courts in & for the County of Livingston and I do further certify that the applicant from her advanced age & bodily infirmity cannot attend Court to make her Declaration without much inconvenience to her & bodily suffering to the best of my information judgment and belief.
W. H. Smith
State of New York } Livingston County } ss I Samuel P Allen Clerk of said county of Livingston do hereby certify that Willard H. Smith Esquire before whom the above deposition was made taken & subscribed was on the date thereof First Judge of the County Courts of the County of Livingston duly appointed & qualified to act as such, & further that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & verily believe his signature above written is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County this 15th day of November one thousand eight hundred & forty three. Samuel P. Allen, clerk

St. Lawrence County ss: Augustus Clark of Brockton in said County being duly sworn doth depose and say that he was well acquainted with Robert M c Knight that when a young man he resided as did also this deponent in the town of Washington Berk- shire County Massachusetts, that the deponent was also well acquainted with one Elizabeth Sears between the said M c Knight was mar- ried about fifty two or fifty three years ago. that the deponent cannot state the precise time of the marriage but well recollects it took place before his own marriage, and the deponent was married about fifty years. The said M c Knight and Elizabeth Sears were married at New Lebanon in the state of New York, which is about sixteen miles distant from the place where the parties to this de- ponent then resided. They were married by one Esq. Grant (whose christian name the de- ponent never knew) who was reported to be a magistrate of the town of New Lebanon. the deponent attended the wedding by the invitation of the said M c Knight and knows that they lived together for several years after- ward as man and wife. they resided several years in the town of Washington and then emigrated to the western part of the state of New York. and further the deponent saith not
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 10th day of October 1843
Suman Moody
Justice of the Peace Augustus Clark
State of New York St. Lawrence County } ss: I, John L. Russell clerk of the said County do hereby certify, that Suman Moody before whom the foregoing affidavit of Augus- tus Clark purports to have been subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking said affidavit a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of St. Lawrence, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same, and further that

I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signature to the said declaration affidavit purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County, this 11 th day of October 1843
John L. Russell Clerk By J. J. Dewey Serf clerk
St Lawrence County ss. I hereby certify that Augustus Clark the person whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit is entitled to full credit & belief
Dated Canton October 11 th 1843
Suman Moody Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Livingston County ss. Paul Knowles of Arvon in the county of Livingston Esq., being duly sworn, saith that he became acquainted with Robert An-Knight now deceased and also with Elizabeth his wife, about thirty five years since, that they then resided in Arvon aforesaid that some few years after, they moved to the town of Caledonia in said county, and after residing at Caledonia about four or five years they removed to the adjoining town of York in said county where they continued to reside until the time of the death of said Robert in the month of April last past, and where the said Elizabeth, as his widow, still resides - that he has been well and intimately acquainted with them during all the said time & knows that they always lived amicably together during that time as man and wife, and that during that time two children of the said deceased, by the said Elizabeth were born, of whom one is still living - and further the deponent saith not -
Paul Knowles
Subscribed and sworn this 10 th day of November 1843
before me - and I certify that I am well acquainted with the above affiant Paul Knowles, and that he is entitled to full credit and belief -
W. H. Smith First Judge Livingston County Court
of St Lawrence, elected and authorized to take the same, and further that

At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the seventeenth day of June of the term of June 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorally exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. John H. Jones , Richard Smith , Moses Hayden and Isaac Wilson Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss. —On this seventeenth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) Robert M c Knight aged sixty three years, resident of the town of York in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:— 9 months in Capt. Cleveland's Company in Col. Jackson's Regiment Massachusetts Line. & also served two years on Board the Frigate Alliance Commanded by Capt. Berry. & was discharged from the Army in March 1779, that his declaration was made the 9 th of May 1818 & his certificate is No. — 15,392
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Inventory or Schedule
Real Estate. I have none.
I am in possession of fifty Acres of Land Belonging to William & Jan Willink on which there is about twelve acres improved, and a poor Log House built, and there is now due $353.00 to the proprietors of said Land.
Personal Property — 1 Horse — which I bought for $10. 1 Cow & Calf — 10 Sheep & 4 Lambs — Small Swine — 1 plough & 1 Harrow — 1 Chain 1 Ax & 1 Hoe — 1 Sythe & 1 Sickle — 1 Common Lou Chitt — 2 Chairs & 1 Table — 1 Small Cooking Pots. 3 Barrell & 1 Keg — 4 Common plates — 2 platters — 6 Cups & Saucers — 1 Tea pot — 1 Tea Canister — 1 Small pot — 1 Small Kettle — 1 Spider & 1 Trammel — 1 Broken Tea Kettle 4. Spoons & 3 Spoons — 1 Old Churn & 2 pails — 1 Earthen Milkpan — 1 pair Shues — 1 Woolen & 1 Linen Wheel — 1 pitchfork 1 Rake —
I am indebted to the following persons viz — To P.P. Peck — of York — $40.00 To William Williams Caladonia — 35.00 To Chandler Pearsons — of York — 25.00 To William James of York — 10.00 $110.00

And the Deponent further says his wearing apparel and bedding for himself and family do not exceed the sum of forty Dollars in value —
And that he is by occupation a Farmer in general and enjoys as good health as men of his age in General — and that he has a wife named Elizabeth aged forty seven years, and also he has 4 Children viz Calvin aged 16 years, Susannah aged 14 years, Mary Ann aged 12 years & Robert aged 4 years which compose his family. —
Sworn and subscribed } Robert M. Knight in Open Court this 17 th day of June 1820 Before me — S. Cummings Clk. of Gen. Com. Pleas —
I Simeon Cummings — Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Genesee, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one — Hundred & fifty three dollars and fifty — " " cents.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this seventeenth — day of June — A. D. — 1820.
S. Cummings Clerk of the Court for the county of Genesee.
in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred and fifty three Dollars & fifty Cents —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 18 th day of August 1820 —
S. Cummings Clk
Robert M. Knight Copy Inventory Property $153.50 Debts owing 110.00 $43.50

And the Deponent further says his wearing appar- rel and bedding for himself and family do not exceed the sum of forty Dollars in Value -
And that he is by occupation a Farmer and enjoys as good health as men in general of his age in  General - and that he has a wife named Elizabeth aged forty seven years. and also he has 4 Children viz Calvin aged 18 years. Susannah aged 14. years. Mary Ann aged 12 years & Robert aged 4 years which compose his family. -
Sworn and subscribed } Robert M. Knight in Open Court this 17 th day of } June 1820 Before me -
S. Cummings Clk. of Gen. Com. Pleas -
I Simon Cummings Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Genesee do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the Opinion of the said Court that the total amount in Value of property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is One hundred and fifty three Dollars & fifty Cents -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 18 th day of August 1820 -
S. Cummings Clk
Robert M. Knight Copy Inventory
15.392 Property $153.50 Debts owing 110.00 $43.50

May 15, 1934
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Mrs. Withers Clay 2214 Hibbing Avenue Hibbing, Minnesota
ROBERT McKNIGHT W. 18499 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Robert McKnight, a pensioner of New York who later probably settled in Livingston County, in that state, also of James Lurvey, of Essex County, Massachusetts, and Joseph Lurvey, all soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of either James or Joseph Lurvey, under any spelling of the surname. The record of one Robert McKnight, only, was found and is given herein as shown in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 18499, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not stated.
While residing in Washington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, he enlisted June 8, 1778, served as private in Captain Ephraim Cleaveland's company, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts regiment, was in various skirmishes, locations of which were not designated, and was discharged March 8, 1779. The soldier stated that he also served two years on board the frigate, "Alliance", Captain Barry, dates of service not stated.
Robert McKnight resided for many years in Washington, Massachusetts, then moved to the western part of New York State and about 1808 was living in Avon, Livingston County, in that state, where

he remained a few years then moved to Caledonia, in said Livingston County, lived there four or five years, then moved to the adjoining town of York, same county.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 9, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty years and a resident of Caledonia, Genesee County, New York; in 1820 he was residing in York, same county.
He died April 15, 1843, in York, Livingston County, New York.
Robert McKnight married November 1, 1791, in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York, Elisabeth Sears, who was born August 17, 1773, place not stated; at the time of their marriage they were both residing about sixteen miles from New Lebanon, New York.
Soldier's widow, Elisabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed November 10, 1843, at which time she was a resident of York, Livingston County, New York. In 1850 she was still living in said Livingston County.
In 1820, reference was made to the following children of Robert McKnight and his wife, Elisabeth:- Calvin aged sixteen years, Susannah aged fourteen years, Mary Ann aged twelve years and Robert aged four years; it was stated that two of the children (names not designated) were born in York, Livingston County, New York.
In 1819, one James McKnight was residing in Washington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, his relationship to the family not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1934 May 15 - Test. to Mrs. Nathan Clay - MLB
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
No. 18499
Elizabeth (Mc) Wright
Widow of
Robert M. McWright
On New Year
Act: Feb 29 48
Index: - Vol. M Page 24
[Arrangement of 1870.]

5804
Albany, N. York
Elizabeth M c Knight widow of Robert M c Knight who was a Private in the Revolution
Ref? see letter to Hon. C. H. Carroll H. Reps. March 1. 1845
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1843. 15 th April 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of July 1844 and sent to Geo. Acorn Albany N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1, Page 261.

11560 New York Albany Elizabeth Mc Knight widow of Robert Mc Knight Maj who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Increased from 30 dollars per an.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
1st July Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Jan 1851 and sent to
H H Sylvester
Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under July 28, 1848, Page 128 Vol 4 2 Feb
Certificate sent to H Hubbard H H Sylvester Jan'y 28, 1851

5804
Albany, New York
Elizabeth M. Knight
widow of Robert M. Knight
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Rep. Sub Jany M. Thayer Nov 17. '46
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. Pending the 15 th of April 1843, from which time she has been paid.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of November 1845 and sent to Brewster Thayer Present
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 80

✓ 10.256 Elizabeth McKnight N.Y.
Rejected Libby Washington May 28-144
Act 7 July '38

New York 9743
Elizabeth M. Knight
widow of Robert M. Knight who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 15 th April 1843 of Livingston Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt, commanded by Col. Jackson in the Mass. line for 9. months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26. day of November 1845 and sent to Brewster Thayer, Present
Total amount, $151.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Resolution Jan 23. 1845
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 169

Pension Office to May 28. 44.
Sir
The papers in the case of Elizabeth M c Knight widow of Robert M c Knight claiming a pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838 have been examined and filed. The proviso of the appropriation Act passed on the 30 th ult enacts that "no pension shall hereafter be granted to a widow for the single time that her husband has received one". Robert M c Knight received a pension until the day of his death April 15 th 1843 and the Act under which the present claim is asserted terminated on the 4 th Mar. 1841 consequently it is disallowed. A certificate will be issued if you direct under the Act of March 3 rd 1843 for the unexpired portion of the year allowing nine months service. Robert M c Knight in his declaration states that he also served 2 years on board of the Ship Alliance which cannot be admitted unless sustained by the service rolls of that ship
George Hosmer Esq Avon N 4
111.256 Act July 7 th 38

6120
Registered this under Act March 3. 1843.
Admitted under Act March 3. 1843, at #30 pr am. from April 15. 1843, the day of his death
(Am. July 3. 1844.)
Geo Hosmer Avon Nyack

St. Louis June 29 1844
Honble L. P. Edward Sir
I am advised by you of the 28 th inst o that Elizabeth McKnight, claim under the Act of 7 July 1838 is disallowed. But a Certificate will be issued (if requested) for the unexpired bal. of the year, under the act of March 3 d 1843, at the rate of 9 Dols per m th whether Dr. McKnight established by proof, a series of over 9 Dols on the Continental establishment under the Act of 1818 I have not the means of knowing, not having received a copy of his declaration, if not, I suppose the widow must be content to take under the provision of the act of 1832, after the proportion that the term proved bears to the full period of 2 years; trifling as it is, yet her necessities call for it; I hope you will please grant a Certificate accordingly.
As McKnight died April 15 1843. Mrs. McKnight, as his widow is entitled under the provision of the 4 th Sec n of the Act of June 7 1832 to draw the pay which her husband was entitled to from March 4 th to April 15 1843, the evidence to entitle the widow to this allowance is before you, can you not cover that trifle, in the sum, or another Certificate?

I understand, that Congress have provided by a recent act for extending a pension to the widows of soldiers married prior to 1800 I have not seen the act - if so, you will oblige by sending a copy of the act, with the directions of the Department to enable applicants to make applications under it.
I am very respectfully yours Obed Scott
Leo. Holden

Washington D. C. Nov. 5 th 1846.
Sir, I herewith enclose the supplemental declaration of Elizabeth Mc Knight widow of Robert Mc Knight, born of New York, asking for an increase of pension on account of her husband's services on board the "Alliance" in the Revolution.
Very Respectfully,
J. M. Hayer,
J. S. Edwards Esq.,

Payment to be made at Albany by
Thos W. Scott Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 128 Vol. 4.
Geo. Shunk Clerk.
H. H. Sylvester

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Elizabeth W m Knight. widow of Robert W m Knight. who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 26 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
T. Emory
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Albany Feby 24. 1849.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Comm'r of Pensions,
Sir, I enclose the declaration of Mrs. Elizabeth McKnight, for the purpose of obtaining her pension certificate under the Act of 2 d Feby. 1848 — Very Respectfully
Yunobed Servt. Samuel Jenkins.

State of New York, County of Livingston
} ss.
On this Sixteenth day of October
A. D. 1850, before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth M c Knight of said County who being duly sworn according to law, doth, upon her oath, make the following declaration for the purpose of obtaining the full benefit of the Act of Congress of 29th July, 1848, and the Joint Resolution of the 1st of July, 1848, to wit:
That she is the widow of Robert M c Knight late of York Livingston Co NY deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of ninety-six dollars per annum: That since the decease of her said husband, she has been placed upon the pension roll at the rate of thirty dollars cents, per annum, and is now in the receipt of said pension. And she further states that she has been advised that by virtue of said Act of 29th July, 1848, and said Joint Resolution of 1st July, 1848, she is entitled to receive the same rate of pension that her said husband received in his life time.
She therefore herewith returns the Certificate she now holds, and prays that a new Certificate may be issued to her for such increase of pension as she may be entitled to by law.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written, before me, }
John M c Beach Justice of the Peace } Elizabeth M c Knight
STATE OF NEW YORK, County of Livingston
} ss.
I, Isaac D. Root Clerk of the said County, do hereby certify that John M c Beach was, on the day of the date of the above instrument, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, and that the signature above, purporting to be his, is genuine.
Witness my hand and official seal, at Geneseo this Sixteenth day of October A. D. 1850.
Isaac D. Root Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts of said County

12 Inc to p 96. dedg $20 per annum. coming 1 July 1878.
H. H. Sylvester, Present

Albany Octr 29 th 1850
James I. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir I enclose the declaration and Pension certificate of Elizabeth McKnight Widow of Robert McKnight who was a Pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 1818, for the purpose of obtaining an increase of her Pension under the Act of 2 nd February 1848 and the other Acts under which she has heretofore drawn a Pension
I am Sir very Respectfully Your ob t Serv t .
Joseph Strang

Washington Nov. 18 1880
Sir
I enclose a letter from Mr Strong of Albany, imputing three secession cases. Will you please report to me as requested by him.
Very Respectfully H. H. Sylvester
Rev J. L. Edwards Conner Pensions

Homelk, Chenango Co. N.Y.
January 21. 1851
Dear Genl Scott
I return to your office the pension certificate of Elizabeth McKnight received by me to day. - It is undoubtedly sent to me by mistake, as I have not been at all employed by Mrs McKnight.
I am afraid that a certificate intended for me, has been sent to some other person. Will you please to make the proper enquiries
Yours Respectfully D D Hubbard

Macon Ga 25 Sept 1819
Old card
Mrs. Jones' card taken out.
Hen. St.
Adams
by Spe
L. Salomon
Vict. of War Washington City

Leicester September 22 d 1819 —
In the case of Asst. M c Knight, I have procured such proofs, as I hope will satisfy the Department of War that he has performed the service neces- -sary to entitle him to a pension — In the case of John Jones I had obtained, or I supposed, sufficient proof of his service last February, but by some accident, the affidavit service got lost from the Declaration, I believe when at the Clerks office — And have not been able to procure others until this time — I hope they will be such as will prove satisfactorily that he performed the service as set forth in his Declaration — I have since the application of M c Knight & Jones, became better acquainted with their circumstances, and can without hesitation certify that they are in such reduced circumstances as absolutely to need the assistance of the country for their support —
Yours / Truly Sire
Nelson

JR. 401.
cont 1844 - 190
Oct. 31. 1848
Brown & Thayer
From
be 187
Ch. McLaughlin
No. Jan 23/45
Act 38 & 43 & joint resolution 23 Jan. 45 $30 per annum
to connect Millers 36 & 40 March 1841 under act 38 To connect Millers 43 & 45 15 April 43 under act 43
Edward
sent to
Brown & Thayer
Present
Commencement of Pensions
Present

Washington City,
29. Oct. 1845.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm te of Pensions.
Sir,
Herewith we enclose the Declaration of Elizabeth M c Knight, for the benefit of the Resolution of 23. Jan y . 1845.
We believe she is drawing a Pension under the Acts of 1843 & 1844.
Please forward us the Certificate as early as practicable.
Very Resp ly .
Yr. O ff Sts.
Brown & Thayer, Agents.

17085
John [unclear]

State of New-York, } ss. County of Livingston }
On this Twenty-second day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Livingston in the State of New York, Elizabeth M c Knight a resident of the town of Yule in the said county of Livingston aged 74 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War:
That she is the widow of Robert M c Knight , who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and on account of whose services she was pensioned under the acts of Congress of 7 July 1838, 3 March 1843, & 17 June 1844. And the annual amount of the pension which she received under the acts of 17 June 1844, was thirty dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to & subscribed in the day of Elizabeth M c Knight Your first above written, before me + Alex d Skellie Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the above Declaration is genuinely known to me - + Alex d Skellie Justice of the Peace.
State of New-York, } ss. County of Livingston }
I, William M c Whiting Clerk of the said county, do hereby certify that Alexander Skellie was on the day of the date of the above Declaration, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, duly elected and sworn, and that the signatures to the Jurat of the above Declaration and to the above Certificate, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said county, this Nineteenth day of February 1849.
W m M c Whiting clerk.

The Deposition of James M c Wright of Washington in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawfull Age. testifies & says -
That in the year 1770 Robert M c Wright then of Washington in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts now of Caledonia in the County of Genesee & State of New York, did enlist into the Continental Army in Capt. Ephraim Cleveland's com- pany for nine Months and returned to Washington after that term of time and I saw his discharge from the Army Aug st 20. 1819
James M c Wright
Berkshire ss. Aug st 20. 1819.
Personally appeared James M c Wright and made Oath to the truth of the above deposition by him Subscribed
Before me John Chamberlain Jus. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent James M c Wright is a person of truth and veracity, and that full credit may be given to the statement of the deponent.
Dalton Aug st 20. 1819 Attest John Chamberlain Jus. Peace
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this tenth fourth day of August A.D. 1819
J. H. Woodbridge Clerk

The Deposition of Asa Hall of Windsor in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawfull Age testifies & says —
That he was in the year 1778 & 1779 acquainted with Robert now M c Knight of Caledonia in the County of Genesee & State of New York and that he served nine months in the Continental Army, in Capt. Ephraim Cleveland Company, and Col. Michael Jacksons Regiment, and that I was with him during the above term — —
Asa Hall
Berkshire ss. Aug t . 20. 1819 —
Personally appeared Asa Hall, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition before him Subscribed —
Before me John Chamberlin Jus. Peace
I hereby Certify, that the above deposition Asa Hall is a person of truth & veracity, and that full credit may be given to the statement of the deponent —
John Chamberlin Jus. Peace
A Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Berkshire ss. I Joseph Woodbridge Clerk of the Judicial Courts within & for the County of Berkshire do certify & attest that John Chamberlin is a Justice of peace within & for the same County duly commissioned & acting under the authority of this Commonwealth & that the foregoing are his Signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this twenty fourth day of August A.D. 1819
J. Woodbridge Clerk

The Deposition of John Wade of Washington in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawfull age testifies & says
That he was in the years 1778 & 1779 acquainted with Robert McKnight now of Caledonia in the County of Genesee & State of New York and that he served nine Months in the Continental Army in Capt Graham's Cleveland Company & Col. Michael Jackson Regiment and was acquainted with him during the above time
JOHN WADE Berkshire ss August 31 st 1819
Then personally appeared John Wade and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed -
Before me S cc William G. Ballantine Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above Deposition of John Wade is a true copy of the original thereof & that full credit may be given to the statements of the deponent S cc William G. Ballantine
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire ss
I Joseph Woodbridge Clerk of the Judicial Courts within & for the County of Berkshire do certify that William G. Ballantine Senior is a Justice of the Peace within & for the said County duly commis- sioned & acting under the authority of this Commonwealth & that the above is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 1 st day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen -
[Handwritten signature]
W. Woodbridge Clerk

Summary of the deponent
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Berkshire ss.
I Joseph Woodbridge Clerk of the Judicial Courts within & for the County of Berkshire do certify that William G. Ballantine herein is a Justice of the peace within & for the said County duly commissioned & acting under the authority of this Commonwealth & that the above is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 1 st day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen.
W. Woodbridge Clerk

Avond Nov - 18 1843
Honble L. S. Edward Pension Office Washington
Sir
Enclosed I send the application of Elizabeth McKnight for the allowance to which she is entitled by virtue of the Act of July 7 1838, and the Resolutions of Congress construing the application of the Act &c - Hoping to hear from your Department on the application, in due course
I am
very respectfully Your Ob d
L H. O. Lest
Geo. Hodener

I hereby authorize E. F. Brown and J. B. Thayer to prosecute my pension business and to act for me the same as if I were present Witness my hand and seal this 29 th of Sept 29 th day of Sept 1845
Paul Thomas
Witnesses.
Elizabeth Mitchell

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 23 d January, 1845.
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844, prohibited me from drawing a pension during the same period during which my husband was a pensioner, I now make the following statement under oath, to obtain the benefits of the Resolution above mentioned. I am the widow of Robert McKnight who was a private in the War of the Revolution; I have drawn a pension at the rate of thirty Dollars dollars per annum from the 15 th day of April 1843, and now ask for the amount due me from the fourth day of March 1836 to the 15 th day of April 1843 when my former pension commenced. I made my declaration before the 30 th of April 1844, and it was filed in the Pension Office before the 23 d of January, 1845. Elizabeth McKnight Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 20 th day of October in the year of 1845 at York Silas B. Whitcomb Justice of the Peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Silas B. Whitcomb Justice of the Peace

I William H Whitcomb Clerk of the County of Livingston do hereby certify that John B Whitcomb who had signed the foregoing is a justice of the Peace for the county of Livingston in the state of New York and that the above is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this Twenty first day of October 1845 at Cones in the state of New York
Wm H Whitcomb
Elizabeth M. Knight Livingston Co. N.Y. Widow of Robt. M. Knight Resolution 23. Jan. 7. 1845.
Brown & Thayer Agents Wash. D.C. 29. Oct. 1845.

State of New York Livingston County
Be it known that on this Twentyfirst day of October 1846 before the sub- -scribed a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Elizabeth McKnight who being first duly sworn according to law, made oath that she is the widow of Robert McKnight who was a soldier of the war of the Revolution and and who was on board the United States Ship "Alliance" that she has always heard her husband say that he served on board said ship that she does not know the length of time but thinks it was about two years - that she now draws a pension at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum - that her husband drew a pension of Thirty Six Per Annum - that she now asks for an increase of Pension on account of the service of her husband the said Robert McKnight on board of the "Alliance" and she requests that the records of the Pension Office may be searched for evidence of her husband's service on board said ship, - and that the increase that may have been due her hus- -band and her self under the several acts of Congress may be allowed her - Elizabeth McKnight Sworn to and subscribed this 21 st day of October 1846
Silas B. Whitcomb
In presence of
I certify that the written declarant is person- -ally known to me and that she is the same person who represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
Silas B. Whitcomb Justice of the peace

State of New York Livingston County Clerk's Office } ss.
I William H Whiting Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Silas B. Whitcomb Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit and certificate was taken and subscribed was on the day the same bears date, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Elected, Qualified and authorized by law to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his signature subscribed to the within affidavit to be genuine
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County at Henson this 28th day of Oct 1846
Wm H Whiting Clerk

2214- Hibbing Ave.
Hibbing, Minnesota
April 29, 1934.
Commissioner of Pensions, Veterans Administration, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
An ancestor of mine, Robert McKnight , received a pension for services in the Revolutionary War, and I am desirous of getting his war record and any other information you may have on your records.
My information, however, is rather meager as to the branch of service he was enlisted under. I believe he was from New York

City or thereabouts. He fought directly under Washington's command and was at Valley Forge — according to family tradition. He may have later resided in Livingston County, New York. I know he owned his own ship at one time.
Do you have a James Lurvey and a Joseph Lurvey listed on your pension roll of the Revolutionary war-pensions? James Lurvey was at one time station at West Point and was supposed to have been Coxswain of the boat that carried Benedict Arnold to the British Man-of-War when Arnold turned traitor. James Lurvey was from Essex

County, Mass.,
I'd appreciate any information you could give and I hope that my information is not too vague.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Withers Clay.