Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 440, for Henry Langstaff, New Jersey

SERVICE
New Jersey
NUMBER
Langstaff, Henry Hannah
W 440.
CONTENTS

Lib to Mr L Kirkpatrick Jan 15. 1844.
Report
Paid U. Treasury, under act April 1838, from 4 March 1844 to 4 Sept. 1846. Agent notified 25 Ap. 1846.
Geo. Hampton Jr. pay 10/59
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of March 1843 and sent to G. B. Bicknell St. Louis Mo.
[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 123.

Ages of Henry & Hannah Langstaff Children born
John Langstaff April 3 rd 1787
David Langstaff Nov r 3 rd 1788
Catharine Langstaff Oct r 11 th 1790
Martha Langstaff Nov r 11 th 1792
John Langstaff August 13 th 1795
Benjamin Langstaff Sept r 24 th 1797
Catharine Langstaff Oct r 5 th 1799
Hannah Langstaff Feb y 3 rd 1802
Died Henry Langstaff Senior March 1 st 1802 in the 34 th year of his age
Died Rachel Langstaff his wife or Widow April 24 th 1804 in the 74 th year of her age

Henry Langstaff Died July 12 th 1826.
2 David Langstaff son of Henry and Hannah Langstaff died Feb 11 th 1823
3 William Langstaff daughter of Henry & Hannah died Feb 15 th 1795
4 Benjamin Langstaff son of Henry and Hannah Langstaff died Apr 5
24 th 1810

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. entitled "An act Granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows State of New Jersey County of Middlesex"
On this 16 th day of May 1839
personally appeared before the Subscriber Hannah Langstaff Widow of Henry Langstaff an Applicant for a pension a resident of the County & State aforesaid 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 and pensions to certain Widows" That she is the Widow of Henry Langstaff who was a private in the Militia during the Revolutionary War That he served as I have heard him say upon an average of four months in each and every year from the year 1778 to the beginning of the year 1783. That he served under the Command of Capt. Manning, Capt. Blatton and Danham That he was engaged in the battles of Monmouth and Elizabeth Town This further declares that she was married to the said Henry Langstaff on the third day of November 1786. That the husband the aforesaid Henry Langstaff died on the 12 th of July 1826 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 at which time above stated Hannah Langstaff Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above mentioned James Harriet one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas I certify that the above named deponent is a credible person and that she cannot in consequence of bodily infirmity attend in open Court and make the above declaration James Harriet Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

This within Declaration was interlined before it was executed
James Harriet

State of New Jersey County of Middlesex } ss
Personally appeared before the Subscriber James Langstaff aged 84 Years a pensioner on the Book of the United States who being duly sworn on his oath deposeth and saith that Henry Langstaff was the brother of this deponent that said Henry Langstaff entered the service during the American Revolution in the Year 1778 during that Year he served four times to wit In the Months of May June October and Decem- ber under the command of Capt's Manning and Martin In the Year 1779 He served four times to wit April June August and October under the command of Capt Moses Martin and Capt W m Manning In the Year 1780 He served five times to wit April June August November and Decem- ber under Capt's David Dunham and W m Manning In the Year 1781 He served three times to wit June September and November under Capt's Dunham and Martin In 1782 He served three times to wit In May August and Oc- tober under the same officers He was engaged in the battles of Monmouth Springfield and Elizabeth Town He was a prompt and efficient soldier and was continually on duty His deponent has no doubt that the said Henry Langstaff served at least 2 Years during the war sworn to and subscribed this 10th day of May 1839. before me James Langstaff Solomon Dunham Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey
Midlesex county ss I Nicholas Boorame clerk of the county of Midlesex do hereby certify that James Hamel Esquire before whom the annexed declaration of Hannah Langstaff was made was at the time of making same and at a time a true copy of the record of common pleas in and for said county duly authenticated thereunder, and that James Hamel before whom the annexed affidavit of James Langstaff was taken & Deborah Potter before whom the annexed affidavit of Jackson Ross and Mary Jane Powell was taken and that said Deacon before whom the annexed affidavits of James Hamel Henry Sulloway & James Langstaff were taken were at the time of the taking same officers respectively Justices of the peace in & for said county duly commissioned therefor that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justices & Justices respectively and believe them several signers to the best of their knowledge and affidavits & the entire rolls thereto be genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county this 12th day of June AD 1839
N Boorame clerk
full credit May 11th 1839
I certify that James Langstaff the within named Respondent in a certain cause and that his testimony is entitled to full credit
For Benjamin Fisher of the Peace of said County

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MS
November 27, 1925
Mrs. Edward G. Read 825 Second Place Plainfield, N.J.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 440, it appears that HENRY LANGSTAFF was the son of Henry who died March 1, 1802, aged eighty-three years, and of Rachel who died April 24, 1804, aged seventy-three years.
Said HENRY LANGSTAFF enlisted and served as private with the New Jersey Troops at various times from 1778 until the beginning of 1783, about eighteen or nineteen months in all, under Captains William Manning, Robert Ross, Moses Martin, and David Dunham; he was in the battles of Monmouth, Elizabethtown, and Springfield.
He married November 3, 1786, in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Hannah Crow who was born in June, 1768.
He died July 12, 1826.
His widow, Hannah, was allowed pension on her application executed May 16, 1839, while living in Middlesex County, New Jersey. In 1843 said Hannah was living in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Children of Henry and Hannah Langstaff:
Asa born in 1787. David " November 3, 1788, died February 11, 1823. Catharine " October 11, 1790, died February 15, 1895. Martha " November 11, 1792. John C. " August 13, 1795. Benjamin " September 24, 1797, died April 24, 1820. Catharine " October 5, 1799. Hannah " February 3, 1802.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the service of Henry Langstaff who died in 1802.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

House of Rep Jan 20/43
Col Edwards
Will you inform me of the amount of Pension allowed to Hannah Langstaff, widow of Henry Langstaff, how much has been paid to whom - the case is from Middlesex Co N.J. I believe -
Yours &c.
J. P. Randolph

Hannah Langstaff, N Jersey ill, act July 7. 1838, at $20 per Annum.
Be pleased to say to what time payment was made, and who received the money.
Pension Office } 1 st to 4 th March 1841 Jan 21. 1843. } to John Simpson all
1 paid John Simpson

Be pleased to inform the car of Mr Hannah Langstaff to day March 6th 1880 Zahur

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
March 24 th 1846.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, Hannah Langstaff, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the New Jersey — Agency, at the rate of — Twenty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 17 th June 1844, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1844, to the 4 th Sept. 1844.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Gass
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

V (3831.)
For I. L. Zabeche, L.P. 7-39 to same 13. Jan. 1840 to same 6 March 1840.

New Brunswick Jan'y 16 th 1848
Dear Sir
Your favour in relation to Mr. H. Langstaff's claim is recd. You desire a certificate from the Secy of State. You will please inform me upon which point you desire information. You cer- =tainly know that no evidence of the service of the Militia is on record in his office.
Yours
Yours obedtly James E. Laybourn
Hon. J. L. Edwards

Pension Office. December 26. 1840.
Sir,
In answer to your memorandum respecting the case of Mrs. Hannah Langstaff, I have to state, that by the report thereon, both in March and October last, the claimant was, in order to sustain her application; required to produce such evidence as may be found on the records in the Office of the Secretary of State, at Trenton. As soon as that evidence is furnished, the investigation of her claim, will be renewed.
I am, respectfully Your Obl: Servt:
J. L. Caward
J. C. Labriskie, Esq. New Brunswick, N. Jersey.

No. 4 Repts Markhamshire January 13. 1844
Sir, Enclosed I send you a letter from Mr. Parker requesting certain information —
I would thank you to give me the information as soon as your convenience permits and to return to me Mr. Parker's letter
Yr. obedt Servt William Thompson

Washington City
Feb 2 1841
Dear Sir
In the case of Hemanah I am not sure if I will take six months
Respectfully
Yours sincerely
James T. Lake
Hon J. L. Edwards

Hannah Langstoff

New Brunswick Sept 12 th 1839
Dr Sir
This communication rec d from the Dept of the 7 th inst in relation to Mr Hamaki Langstaff is rec d . The testimony of one witness Henry Sutton is examined with the view to invalidate it but I think the attempt proved abortive. In the years -78 -79 & 80 the service specified by Sutton was precisely the service performed by the Militia of St John if nothing to the contrary appears eleven months are proven in those years so far as Sutton's testimony now presented may clash with his testimony previously presented so far it may properly be considered as invalidated but I think no farther. This Frontiersman Frontierman did not abolish entirely the monthly term they were continued in Middlesex until the year 82. The testimony of Mr Langstaff and J. Arnold is not adopted to in the letter their testimony alone would entitle the complainant  appellant to at least 18 months service.
I trust the Dept will re-examine the case (as it has been only partially examined) with a view to a just and fair decision.
Respt
Your obedt Servt James B Zehrkin
Hon J L Edwards

N.J.
Hannah Langstaff
adm o 38
no 6.077

New Brunswick June 12 th 1839
Per Sir filed {
Enclosed are the papers of Mrs Hannah Doughty  I think I have reason to complain of the delay of the Dept in reference to its action upon several cases to wit Mrs Clarkson Mr Clark Mr Lawrence Mr Dillinger Mrs Burleson Mrs Rose Mrs Northwick Mrs Stockton It is more than three months since the last of the above named cases was rec d at the Dept several have been there more than six months I therefore think the delay is unnecessary and unrea- sonable The case of Mr Clark- son is one of peculiar hardship He has been in possession of the Dept nearly two years When I was at Washington City last April (March you stated to me that if I would transmit an affidavit setting forth the reasons why a new declara- -tion was made the pension would be allowed for I did so and yet upon one pretext and another the pension is still withheld I assert most positively that all the testimony that the Dept has ever =stop= was required of me is now on file in your office in the case of Mrs Catharine Clarkson I therefore ask most respectfully that the above cases may receive the prompt action of the Dept Resp d J C Lakin Rev D L Edinboro over.

since writing the above I have found a letter from the Dept enclosing the family record in the case of Mrs Ruth Burlew asking for other proof than her own affidavit to authen- ticate the record. The Dept has granted Certificates to not less than 12 Applicants whose records were authenticated by their own affidavits only. Will not the same testimony in the case of Mrs Burlew suffice keep the leaf until I hear from the Dept which I trust will be soon
Resp
Wm L Edwards
Jas C Johnson

Feb 18. 1840.
J. Wardwick H. Langstoff A. Galfenz E. Rose
John D. Sleeper Schwab Nashport 2nd Feb.
PRE

New Brunswick
July 1884
Dr Sir
I have waited patiently during the last three months for information touching several old cases on file in your office. In 1861 I think are complete books of Mrs. Cynthia Northwick, Mrs. Ursilla Wallis, Mrs. Hannah Langstaff, & Mrs. Elizabeth Rose. Will you hand such certificates in the above cases if they be complete or inform me upon what points information is desired. The case of Mr. Johnson is likewise on file.
Will you also inform me which of such gifts in the testaments of files in the case of Capt. Markle Kipsack of the Pa. Line for in case an opinion under the law of 28. The papers are in charge of Col. Joseph Watson late of Washington City.
Respectfully John C. Abbott James C. Dabul...
Dear Sir Edward

Sept 16 '43
Ham Langlois N. J. 38
6077
Free
Mr. J. L. Edwards P. O. Box 10 Rutherford N. J.

New Brunswick Sept 14 th 1843
Dear Sir
Will you inform me whether Hannah Langstaff of this county rec d the late & yearly payment of her pension obtained under the Law of 1832. If so, do inform me how to prepare the papers to obtain it. Yours Respectfully James Blackwell
Hon J. L. Edwards

Dear Sir
N B Oct 2 1840 2
Enclosed are the papers in the case of Benjamin Logen they have been mislaid
Will you please give me what amount of pension you will allow in the case of Mrs Hannah Langstaff which has been on file for 18 months at least I believe that I have procured 18 months at least
Yours J C 2
Wm Lloyd Edward

1925 Nov. 27 his b. Mrs. Edward L. Read See letter in case Jas. Langstaff S. 705
Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 420
Hannah Langstaff Widow
Henry Langstaff Priv. Riv. War.
Act: July 3, 1843
Index:—Vol. A , Page 416
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hannah Langstaff
widow of Henry.
N. Jersey
Ad. July 17. 1838
Married 3 Nov 1786
Husband died 12 Aug 1826
27 March 39
Given before the Rev. the Presb.
J. C. Fabriskie New Brunswick
R. J. S. Small 8

County of Middlesex State of New Jersey
Personally appeared before the Subscriber Lewis Langstaff who on his oath saith that the above record containing the births of the children of Henry and Hannah Langstaff is in the hand writing of the said Henry Langstaff that the leaf was cut out of the book of com- mon prayer belonging to the family and the deponent further saith that said record is genuine
Sworn and subscribed to Lewis Langstaff this 3 rd day of June 1839
Before me Aaron Hapert Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named deponent is a credible person
Aaron Hapert Justice of the Peace
Hannah Langstaff
widow of Henry Langstaff Act July 7. 1838
Married 3 Nov 1786 Husband died 12 Aug 1826
J. C. Fabrick New Brunswick N.J.

Woodbridge Nov r 9 th 1838-
This may certify, that I have had frequent applications for the records of marriages solemnized by the Rev. Dr. Roe, who was for more than fifty years pastor of the church & congregation of Woodbridge; & that I have made diligent inquiry in regard to said records & am fully of the opinion that they are not in existence -
Attest - Wm B. Bastin - Caster of the Church and Congregation of Woodbridge N. J -

State of New Jersey } Middlesex County }
Personally appeared before me Ichabod Potter one of the justices of the peace in the said County Jackson Peps & being duly sworn according to law on his oath say that he is now twenty six years of age & that he was well acquainted with Henry Sargent deceased late of said County & that he served in the Revolutionary War in service of the U. States with him in the same company under Capt Robert Peps but does not now recalled how long he served with him that he was a valiant man at that time & has no doubt but that he served a year or more in said War Subscribed & sworn Jackson Peps before me the 24 th of November AD 1838 Ichabod Potter
I hereby certify that the above named Jackson Peps is a man of veracity that full credit may be given to his evidence
Ichabod Potter justice

State of New York Medallion County to all whom these presents shall come Greeting Whereas the within copy of the records of the County of Medallion aforesaid are hereby cer- tify that Deborah Patten Esquire & James Harnet Esquire before whom the respective affidavits herein annexed were taken were solemnly Subscribed to the peace in and for said County of Medallion duly commissioned and sworn at the time of taking the said respective and several affidavits of Henry Saylor James Long Staff James Arnold Frederick Popp & Margaret Pawlund taken before the said Patten and the affida- vits of James Longstaff & Hannah Longstaff taken before the said Harnet & that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justices and believe that their respective signatures to the annexed affida- vits are genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County this 7 th day of December A.D. 1838
W. Wood Clerk
3831

U. States of America State of New Jersey Middlesex County
Personally appeared before me Ichabod Potter one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County of Middlesex Margaret Rowland of the place aforesaid and being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that she was at the Marriage between Henry Sangstaff and Margaret Brown they were married by the Rev. W. G. Row at his dwelling house in Woodbridge now accredited by the Rev. William B. Marton which marriage was solemnized in Nov. Seventeen hundred and Eighty six the time of the marriage is as near as she can now recollect that was intimately acquainted with said parties Subscribed & sworn before The 24 th day of November AD 1898
Margaret Rowland
Ichabod Potter
I do hereby certify that the above named Margaret Rowland is a Lady of respectability whose testimony may be relied on as true
Ichabod Potter

State of New Jersey County of Middlesex
Personally appeared before the Subscriber James Arnold a pensioner on the Pensions of the United States, who being duly sworn on his oath saith that during the Revolutionary War he was intimately acquainted with Henry Langstaff. The said Langstaff and this Deponent lived within sight of each other until the said Langstaff departed this life. The said Langstaff entered the service about or nearly two years before this Deponent and he verily believes that the said Langstaff served not less than six or eight months during that period. This Deponent and said Langstaff served during the years 1779 = 80 = 81 & = 82 together the same time under the command of Capt David Dunham. This Deponent is certain that the said Langstaff served at least three months during each of those years making twelve months and he further believes that the said Langstaff served during the war more than two years altho' he cannot specify the months which would be exceedingly difficult at this late day. This Deponent further saith that Hannah Langstaff is the Widow of Henry Langstaff and that she is an applic- ant for a pension.
Sworn and subscribed this 14 day of May 1839 before
James Arnold
Joel Dunham J. P.
I certify that the above named deponent is a credible person
Joel Dunham J. P.

State of New Jersey } County of Middlesex } Ys
Personally appeared before the Subscriber Henry Sutton of said County and State a pensioner on the Govt of the United States who being duly sworn deposeth and saith That during the Revolutionary war he was intimately acquainted with Henry Langstaff. That in the Year 1778. this Deponent and the said Langstaff served four tours together to wit May June October and December In the Year 1779. the said Henry Langstaff served 4 tours to wit April June August and October In the Year 1780. He served three tours to wit June August September In the Year 1781 He served four tours to wit April June September and November In the Year 1782. He served together three tours to wit June August November These several tours were performed under the command of Captain Martin, Glanning, Dunham and Rosa. We were together at the battles of Monmouth Springfield and Elizabeth Town. Henry Langstaff was a faithful and active soldier always prompt in the performance of duty and I have no doubt rendered at least two years service during the war sworn and subscribed this } 12th day of May 1839 before } His me Joel Dunham Justice } Henry X Sutton of the Peace of said County. } Mark
I certify that the above named Deponent is a credible person and his testimony entitled to full credit
Joel Dunham Justice of Peace

6077
New Jersey
Hoannah Longstaff widow of Henry Longstaff dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 12 th July 1826 of Middlesex in the State of N.J. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Pop of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the N.J. time for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 20 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of March 1841 and sent to J.C. Zabriskie Present
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1840 $ 90.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Mar 41 - 10.00
$ 100.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Adison Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 2 Page 128
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Let to H n J. Randolph H 2 Jan 21. 1843. to J. C. Zabriskie Sept 16. 1843.

3372
Hannah Langstaff
$20—
H. Labinski New Brunswick N. J.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pension under the act of July 7 1838, State of New Jersey } County of Middlesex } ss
On this 12 th day of August 1843
personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Hannah Langstaff aged 75 years and two months and resides in the town of North Berwick, in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Henry Langstaff who was a private in the Revolution and received at the rate of 20 dollars per annum therefor  the sum of  two hundred and  sixty six dollars and  66 2/3 cents  for her services  during the  war . She further declares that she is still a widow sworn to and subscribed this day and year above written before
James Harriet Justice of the Peace
Hannah Langstaff mark
I certify that the above named Declaration is personally known to me
James Harriet Justice of the Peace
The above was made in the 21 st and 22 nd lines before execution James Harriet Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey, Middlesex County, ss. Nicholas Boorame, Clerk of the County of Middlesex, do hereby certify that James Hamel Esquire, before whom the within declaration of Hannah Longstaff was made, was at the time of the making said declaration a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature to the said and Subscribed there under are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 23 rd day of August AD 1848 N Boorame Clerk

Port Amboy New Jersey December 6 th - 58 - The Comptroller of Pensions
Sir Since having the honor of addressing on the first Inst I am requested by Mrs Elderly Maiden Ladies of this place To Say in their name, That their Father Henry Langstaff Was A Soldier during the Revolutionary War; And their Mother whom is lately deceas'd drew a pension during Her life, if you will examine their claim and let me know when your Conscience will permit you will Confer A favor on them; and I am Sir Your Humble Servant Geo Humphreys