Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25702, for Luke Metcalf, Connecticut

NUMBER
SERVICE
Conn.
Wetcalb, Luke Nabby
W 25702 B.L.W. 520-160-55.
CONTENTS

4956 Act Mar 3 rd / 55 March 2 nd 1855
July '48-5898
Nabby Metcalf widow of Luke Metcalf
Teamster in Capt. Robert Patrick, Comp. Ralph Pomeroy Dept. Quart. Mts. Revolutionary War
Boyston About 160 acres, May 19/55 Boyston.
Warrant No 520: Iss d May 19/55
Vol M 2 Page 1.
Claimant New Berlin N.Y.

33.013
New York Albany
Luke Wolcott, decd
of in the State of N.Y.
who was a Transfer in the commanded
by Captain of the commanded
by in the Revolution
for Emos Day
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany , at the rate of 30 Dollars 14 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Enr V 6 November 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of April 1834 and sent to Geo C. Ames
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
Due from $20.11
Recorded by H. P. Wightman Clerk, Book E.2 , Vol. 4 Page 47 { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
27

5898 New York Albany Nabby Metcalf widow of Con d L. R. Metcalf who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Camster Due from $20.11 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 14
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of April 1854 and sent to
Geo: C. Ames Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 130 Vol. 4
130

Vabry Metcalf 1832

State of New York County of Chenango ss. On this 16 th day of December 1851 Personally appeared before the County Court Holden at Norwich in said county in Open Court Nabby Metcalf of the town of Pittsfield in the County of Otsego N.Y. Aged Eighty four years being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832, That she is the widow of Luke Metcalf deceased who as she always understood from him served as a Teamster in the Commissary General's Department in the war of the Revolution more than 12 months That he resided during the time of his performing the said service in the town of Lebanon (now) New London County in the State of Connecticut, and for a statement of his said service as made by himself reference may be had to the case of Charles Hunt for whom he was a witness when the said Hunt made application for his pension that the reason the said Luke Metcalf never made application for a pension was that he understood that Teamsters were not entitled to Pensions. That she was married to the said Luke Metcalf in the said town of Lebanon Ct. on the first day of September 1785 by the Reverend Timothy Stone, That her husband the said Luke Metcalf died on the 26 th day of November 1836 She further swears that she is now a widow Subscribed & sworn to the day & year Nabby Metcalf first above written before me I certify that the above named Nabby Metcalf is a credible person
Welson Pellet, Clerk of Chenango County.

State of New York County of Chenango ss. I Nelson Pellet Clerk of the Supreme County Courts held at Norwich and for said County do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Luke Metcalf was, a Seaman in the war of the Revolution & died in the County of Chenango on the 26th day of November 1836 that at his death he left a widow to wit Nabby Metcalf who still remain as his widow
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Official Seal at Norwich this 16th day of December 1857
Nelson Pellet, Clerk Chenango Co.

State of Connecticut ) County of New London ) S.S.
I certify that the Book containing the Record of Marriages of the Congregational Church of Lebanon Goshen C. t. in said County, over which the Rev d Simothy Stone formerly presided as Pastor, is in my possession; and under the "Record of Marriages," solemnized by him the said Pastor, I find the following to wit: "September First, One thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty five; Luke Metcalf and Nabby Drink both of Lebanon!"
A true extract from the Record aforesaid with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair, legible figures as follows, "Sept 1 st 1785."
Joshua P. Brown.
I, Joshua P. Brown above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Pastor of the Congregational Church of Lebanon Goshen C. t. above named, and that the above is a true extract from the Record of the said Church with the exception above named as certified by me.
J. P. Brown.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 4 th day of November A.D. 1851. And I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Pastor Joshua P. Brown above named and that his statements are entitled to the fullest credit.
Lawrence Root Pastor of the Church

Cert of Marriage in which one
State of Connecticut
County of New London ss. Probate District of Lebanon
I Charles H. Hart, Clerk of the
Court of Probate for the District of Lebanon. hereby certify that Samuel Hart is a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of New London and that aforesaid, duly authorized by law to adminis-
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court this 4th day of November A.D. 1807.
Charles Hart
Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Lebanon

Justify that G.W.
286H

State of New York Chenango County ss
On this 16 th day of March 1855 personally appeared before me, a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Abby Metcalf aged Eighty Seven years a resident of Pittsfield Otsego County New York who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of Luke Metcalf deceased who was a Seaman in the Revolutionary war and for which services the said Abby Metcalf received a Certificate dated April 4 th 1854 entitling her to a pension of $30.14 cents per annum, and deponent hereby refers to the proofs upon which the same was granted that her said husband served in the said war for a period of more than fourteen days and was honorably discharged therefrom
She further states that she was married to the said Luke Metcalf at Yoshua Connecticut in August 1786 by Rev Timothy Stone a Minister of the Gospel, and her recollection before her said marriage was Abby Ginn, that the above statement in relation to her said marriage are made from recollection, that a legal Certificate and evidence thereof are upon file in the Department upon deponents application for a pension above referred to, that her said husband died at Oxford Chenango County N.Y. Nov. 26 th 1836 and that she is now a widow
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act

Affirmed March 3 rd 1855
Habby Metcalf
We George M. Williams, of New Berlin Chenango County New York and Lias Shurbum of Pittsfield Otsego County upon our oaths declare that the forgoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Habby Metcalf in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
And further that they knew the said Luke Metcalf in his life time and for many years before his death and that the said Luke and Habby lived and cohabited together as husband and wife and were always reputed to be such and that the legal evidence of such marriage was placed upon file with the application of said Habby for a pension which pension she has since received, and that she is the identical person to whom the pension was granted referred to in her declaration
Lias Shurbum George M. Williams
The forgoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible

persons: that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim
George W. Seamer
Justice of the Peace
I certify that G.W. Seamer esq is a Justice of the Peace of Chenango Co N.Y. This above signatures are genuine.
D. Bennett not

Ready WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25702
Nancy Micalf Wid of Luke Micalf Plaintiff vs New York
Act: Feb 2nd 1848
Index:—Vol. M , Page 44
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11.303
New York, Albany
widow of Sabby  Heathcote Luke who died on the 26 th Novr 1836 of _____ in the State of N. York who was a seaman in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution for 6 mos 10 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 30 Dollars 14 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. 26 th Novr, 1836,
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of April 1854 and sent to Geo. C. Ames
Arrears to the 4 th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
Issued from { Revolutionary Claim, { Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by Heathcote Clerk. Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 549
549

11303 New York R. Albany Nabby Metcalf widow of Luke who died on the 26. Novr 1836 of in the State of N.Y. who was a Seaman in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution for 4 mo; 1 day
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 20 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 26th day of March, 1836. Novr, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. day of April 1832 and sent to G. C. James
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. } Recorded by J. P. Weygand Clerk. Book 1, Vol. 1, Page 349

94 95 New York Albany
Nabby Gertrude widow of Luke
who was a Member
in the Revolution
Decd from 20:11
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 14
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of April/37 and sent to
Geo. C. Ames Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 258

9.193 New York Albany Nabby Metcalf widow of Luke who was a Seaman in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of April 1832 and sent to
G. C. Ames Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 2
Page 258

5898 New York Albany Nabby Steele widow of Luke
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Seamster
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars // . Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of April 18 52 and sent to
G. C. Ames Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 131 Vol. 4

33013
New York R. Albany
Luke Metcalf aged, of Albany Co. in the State of N.Y. who was a Heamette in the  commanded by Captain  of the  commanded by  in the Revolution time for 6 mo. 1 day
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 20 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 8 mo 26 Nov 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of April 1852 and Bentley G. C. Ames
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-ant. allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832 } Recorded by J. W. C. Smith Clerk. Book C. 2 Vol. 14 Page 47

New York (Albany) Dec.
Nabby Metcalf, widow of Lake, who was a Tenant, under Ponancy.
On 6 mo 1 day Tenant, # 20:11. Not July 7, 1838, December 26, Jan March 1836,
Left two years
G. L. Atwater, Trustee.

New York (Albany) Roll Luke Metcalf, who was a Teamster with Patrick's Company, under Ralph Posner,
Ad Ad June 7, 1832, 6 mo 1 day Teamster $20.11 per Annum from March 4, 1831 and Nov. 20, 1836, when he died
Payable to Nabby Nabby Metcalf, widow, &c
G. C. Stone, Prorat.

✓ 520
160 ams

Ad: re Feb: 48,
Albany,
Boston.

FREE
4936
Hon. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

No. 4956
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 20, 18 55
Abby Metcalf, wid of Luke Metcalf, Revolutionary man
Warrant No 530 Add 160 acres May 19/05
Claim New Berlin N.Y.

Nabby Metcalf 1838
✓ No 14562
Nabby Metcalf widow of Luke
New York
July 7, 1838
38,320. Luke Metcalf
June 7, 1832
Manner Sep. 1, 1838
He died Nov. 26, 1836
William Phelps to the Hon. George L. Dyer
J. C. Ames,
Present

State of New York County of Chenango ss. On this 16 th day of December, 1851 Personally appeared before the County Court held at Norwich in said County Nabby Metcalf a resident of the town of Pittsfield in the County of Otsego N.Y. Aged Eighty four years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
That she is the widow of Luke Metcalf deceased who as she always understood from him served as a teamster in the Continental General department in the war of the Revolution more than a year
That he resided during the time of his performing the said service in the town of Lebanon then Windham County in the State of Connecticut (Now New London Co)
She further declares that she was married to the said Luke Metcalf in the said town of Lebanon on the first day of September 1785 by the Revd Timothy Stone that her husband the aforesaid Luke Metcalf died on the 26 th day of November 1836 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 viz at the time above stated, and that she is now a widow { Nabby Metcalf sworn to and subscribed on the { day and year above written { before me and I certify that the above named Nabby Metcalf is a credible person
Welson Pellet
Clerk Chenango Co.

State of New York County of Chenango } ss. I Nelson Pellet Clerk of the Supreme County Court held at Norwich in a for said County do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Luke Metcalf was a Teamster in the war of the Revolution & died in the said county of Chenango on the 26th day of November 1836 that at his death he left a widow to wit Nabby Metcalf who still remains his widow
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal at Norwich this 16th day of December 1851
Nelson Pellet Clerk Chenango County.
2 alf Luke D 38 off. 32 178 1836

Dear Shuchun after

State of New York County of Chenango ss. On this 11th day of Decem- ber 1851 Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in & for said County Elias Sherburne who being duly sworn according to law says that he was personally acquainted with Luke Metcalf & his wife Nabby in the town of Oxford Chenango Co. N.Y. That for more than a year previous to the death of the said Luke Metcalf he (deponent) had lived in the House with him, that at the time of the death of the said Luke Metcalf he at the request of the said Nabby Metcalf made an entry in her family Bible of that event, that the said Nabby Metcalf now resides with this de- ponent & that on referring to her family Bible aforsaid he finds it there entered in his own hand writing that the said Luke Metcalf died on the 26th day of November 1836, that he well recollects of hearing the said Luke Metcalf during his life talk of his services in the war of the Revolution shown to the day & Elias Sherburne year first above written before me and I certify that the above named Elias Sherburne is a credible person
State of New-York, } ss. Chenango County Clerk's Office, }
I, NELSON PELLET, Clerk of said County, Do Certify
That W. H. Brownell Esq.
before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County duly authorized and qualified to take the same. And further: That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature thereto purporting to be his, is genuine; and
that the said instrument is executed in accordance with the Laws of the State of New-York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at Norwich, this 16th day of December 1851.
N. Pellet CLERK.

State of New York County of  ss.
On this 11 th day of Decem- ber 1851 Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in & for said County Elias Sherburn who being duly sworn according to law says that he was personally acquainted with Luke Metcalf & his wife Nabby in the town of Oxford Chenango Co. N.Y. that for more than a year as previous to the death of the said Luke Metcalf he (deponent) had lived in the House with him, that at the time of the death of the said Luke Metcalf he at the request of the said Nabby Metcalf made an entry in her family Bible of that event, that the said Nabby Metcalf now resides with this depo- nent & that on referring to her family Bible aforesaid he finds it there entered in his own hand writing that the said Luke Metcalf died on the 26 th day of November 1836, that he well recollects of having the said Luke Metcalf during his life talk of his services in the war of the Revolution shown to this day & Elias Sherburne year first above written before me and I certify that the above named Elias Sherburne is a credible person
W. Brown Justice Peace

State of New York County of Cayuga ss. On this 5th day of September 1881 Before me a Justice of the Peace within & for the said County Personally appeared Dudley Loomis of Moravia in said County aged seventytwo years in your next who being duly sworn according to law says that as long ago as he can remember he was acquainted with Luke Metcalf & his wife Nabby whose name before she was married was Nabby Frink, that the said parties when he first became acquainted with them resided in the town of Lebanon (then) Windham County in the State of Connecticut that they removed from said Windham Co. to the County of Onondaga in the State of New York and from thence to the County of Chenango where the said Luke Metcalf died some fifteen years ago leaving the said Nabby his widow who still rem- ains his widow, that deponent removed from the State of Connecticut to the State of New York & lived near the said parties that the said Luke Metcalf had the Reputation of having been a Teamster in the war of the Revolution subscribed & sworn to the days year first Dudley Loomis above written before me, and I certify that the above named Dudley Loomis is a credible person Harvey Heath Justice Peace
Note the words "in your next" interlined above before execution Harvey Heath Justice Peace

State of New York County of Cayuga ss. Ezra Loomis of the county of Chenango N.Y. aged seventy three years in December last being duly sworn according to law say that he was well acquainted with Luke Metcalf and his wife Nabby in Lebanon (then) Windham County in the State of Connecticut before they were married that the said parties rem- oved from the State of Connecticut to Otsego County N.Y. & from thence to Chenango County N.Y. Where the said Luke Metcalf died ten to fifte- en years ago leaving the said Nabby his widow who still remains his widow that she has been acquainted with the said parties from her earliest recollection that after their marriage they lived together as man & wife & were used as such till his death Subscribed & sworn to this 20th day of June 1851 Ezra Loomis before me and I certify that the above named Ezra Loomis is a credible person Harvey Heath Justice Peace
State of New York County of Cayuga ss. I hereby certify that Harvey Heath before whom the attached affida- vits were taken was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County & that the foregoing are his signatures In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at Auburn this 23rd day of December 1857 Edwin B. Mawin Dep. Clerk Cayuga County County Courts

Increase.
Luke Metcalf dec?
N. York.
Admitted.
Atch 7 June 1832.
6 mos & 1 day Tenures at $30.14 per annum from 4 th March 1831 to 26 th Nov. 1831 when he died, deducting former payments at $20.11 per annum.
Nabby Metcalf widow of Luke. N. York.
Admitted.
Atch 7 th July 1838.
6 mos. & 1 day Tenures at $30.14 per annum from 26 th Nov. 1831 when he died, de- ducting $20.11 per annum excepting two years.
Pay. Nabby Metcalf widow.
Certificate to George C. Ames Esq. Washington. W.C.

Nabby Metcalf For life
Payment to be made at
Payment to be made at Waverly by J. H. Clark Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Nein Nein
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 130, Vol. 4,
J. P. [unclear] Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify, that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Abby Metcalf widow of Luke Metcalf who was a Samster in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty dollars and Seven 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 fifteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two
Wm. A. Graham
W. L. King Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned,
J. N. Hall
Commissioner of Pensions.
77 C S

Brief in the case of Nabby Metcalfe, widow of Luke , Chenango — County and State of New York . act July 1, 1838, &c
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record and parole proof that her husband served 6 mo & 1 day on Teumsta. Record proof of marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Husband's claim admitted Oct June 7, 1832, from March 4, 1831 to Nov. 26, 1836, when he died. $20: 17 lbs per annum.
Name and residence of Agent
J. C. Ames, Present.
Examining Clerk.
Order Rules

Washington Decr 29 1854 James E Heath Esq Sir
I transmit herewith Mrs Nabby M c Call's Application for the benefits of the act of 7 July 1838, and also for Arrears due her husband Luke M c Call under the act of 7 June 1832.
The evidence here presented shows clearly the marriage of these parties prior to 1794, and for proof of his service, reference is made to the statement of Claimant's husband in the case of Charles Hunt, who I presume is a pensioner on the New York or Connecticut Rolls, and to the record of the Team Service in your Office.
Claimant assigns as a reason for the delay in presenting her claim, that she understood that the office would not allow pensions for service as a Teamster, which was the case for a year or two since. The Claim appears to be a fair one and I hope will be admitted should M c Call's name be found upon the records in your possession.
Very respectfully Your obed Servt Geo C. Ames