Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26324, for David Powers, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Hoass.
Powers, David Sarah
11-26324
CONTENTS

184456 Utica N.Y.
David Powers
of Onida in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Chapin of the Regt. commanded by _____ in the Heights — time for 16 months 45 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York — at the rate of 53 Dollars 38 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Jan. 1833 — and sent to B.P. Johnson Rome
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1832 $80.08 Semi-annual allowance ending Feb. '33 26.68
$106.76
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book D
Geo. C. Smith Clerk, Vol. 5 Page 154

8596 David Powers. Onondaga County N.Y.
1776 under Capt Chapins at Springfield Mass. Six months
1778 at Tiverton Rhode Island } 1 1/2 mos.
1779 to 80 @ Fort } 3 mos. Stanwix }
1780. Capt Putchams Co 3 d Mass Regt. Col. } See Gayler. Gen. Myles } Brigsade } 6 mos
In whole 16 1/2 mos
1771. De Wittson Agent. Rome N.Y.
Pension to be payable at W. G. B. Bank Utica N.Y.
In Bolls Quatons Regt  6 mo
admitted
16 mo. 15 days

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Oneida County, }
On this 30th day of July 1832 personally appeared in open court  before the Subscriber  now sitting  David Poiriers the court of Common Pleas of Oneida County state, aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born Greenwich Hampshire Co. Mass in 1760. There is no record of his age unless at Greenwich. That he resided at Greenwich when he entered the service - Since the Revolution has resided at Bath N. Hamp. - Paris N.Y. and now Augusta. That he enlisted for six months in the year 1776 under Captl Chapin, and went to Springfield Mass to guard the military stores and served out his term - In the year 1778 went to Rhode Island for six weeks, and was stationed at Tiverton to guard the shore to keep the British from landing. Does not recollect the Captain's name. In 1779 Enlisted for three months to go to Fort Stanwix and marched to Albany and were stationed there for orders and just before three months expired were discharged - Captain Isaac Schenk was Chaplains. In 1780 enlisted for six months and joined the Continental Army at West Point 17 July 1780 Captain Richards Co. 3 o Mass. Regt Genl. Green's Hixons Brigade, marched to Southway until late in the fall - then returned to West Point 17 Jan'y 1781. re d in written discharge which is lost - refer to annexed affidavit -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. before me?
Nathan Kimball
Judge of Oneida common pleas
David Poiriers
We, Winthrop H Chandler much! and John J Knapp Merchant residing in Augusta Oneida Co hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Poiriers of said town who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be about seventy two years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. and that
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. He is a man of truth and veracity -
They are to me known as Men of truth & veracity - Nathan Kimball Judge of Oneida common pleas
John J. Knapp
Winthrop H Chandler
And the said judges do hereby declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states: And the judge further certifies, that it appears to him that Winthrop H Chandler who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Augusta Merchant and that
John J Knapp who has also signed the same, is a resident in Augusta Merchant and an credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I certify that said David Poiriers from bodily infirmity & unable to attend court -
Nathan Kimball } Judge of Oneida common pleas
I, George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Oneida Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of David Poiriers for a pension. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this third day of Sept 1832
And I certify that Nathan Kimball is a judge of said court of Oneida, and the above signature I believe to be in his hand writing
Geo. Brown Clerk Joseph B Read (Dep Clerk)

Clerk's office Oneida County
I George Brown Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Nathan Kimball is a true copy of said County now at the time the foregoing aff was taken - That I am acquainted with his hand writing and believe the foregoing signature to be his. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 27 day of December 1832
Geo. Brown clerk

Rebekah Powers Born July 23 rd 1791
John Powers Born October 19 th 1793
Sarah Powers Born April 14 th 1796
January
Susannah Powers Born February 1 st 1798
Mariah Powers Born August 11 th 1799

-9- Diana Powers. born
July 28 th 1801
Charlotte Powers born
March 12 th 1803
Caroline Powers born
June 13 th 1805
Artemisse Powers Born
July 18 th 1807

David Powers married to Sarah Pike Jenuary 6 1785
Walter Powers Born October 5 th 1785
Moses Powers Born Jenuary 21 st 1787
Ezra Powers Born May 31 st 1788
Henath Powers Born Jenuary 16 th 1790

3512 New York, Albany Sarah Powers dec'd widow of David Powers who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 13 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. Extinguished May 1868. Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Feby 1852 and sent to
J. E. Hasser Esq Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 168 Vol. 4

9656
9656
Sarah Powers of Oneida Co N.Y. Applicant for pension
By W. Johnson
Agent
Rome
N.Y.
m 85. d 43

State of New York
Oneida County ss.
On this ninth day of September 1863 personally appeared before me, Sarah Powers a resident of Augusta in said County aged 78 Years. Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 (and the acts in addition thereto) that she is the widow of David Powers who was a Revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832. —
She further declares that she was married to said David Powers on the 6 th day of January 1785. at Bath, Co. Grafton New Hampshire. That her husband the said David Powers died on the 30 th day of June 1863 at Augusta —
That she was not married when prior to his leaving the service — but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st day of January 1794. viz at the time above stated —
That her maiden name was Sarah Pillsbury. That the annexed Record of her marriage was taken from the Family Bible of the said David Powers and is in his own proper hand writing.
Sarah her X Powers mark
Subscribed and sworn before me this ninth day of September 1863. I know the above named Sarah Powers to be the widow of David Powers declared.
The Petitioner states the reason why she does not write her name is on account of infirmity and old age.
David Curtis Justice of the peace
David Curtis Justice of the peace J.P. peace Walter Powers Witness

State of New York Oneida County
ss Walter Powers being duly sworn on oath, and saying that he knows Sarah Powers named in the annexed declaration to be the widow of David Powers, who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and who died on the 30 th day of June 1843 -
and this deponent further says that the annexed Record is the family Record of the said David Powers, that the same is in the proper handwriting of the said David Powers, and was taken from said family Bible in the presence of this deponent - and that this deponent was well acquainted with the handwriting of the said David Powers from prior acquaintance On this 11 th day of September 1843 I certify that the said Walter Powers is a Man of Truth & Veracity Benj. P. Johnson J.P. Court. Com.
Walter Powers

State of New York County of Oneida I Sheldon Root Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that David Jones was a Justice of the Peace, and Benjamin P. Johnson was a Supreme Court Justice at the time the within Certificates bear date - That I am acquainted with their handwriting, and believe them to be in their own proper handwriting.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th day of September 1843 -
S. Sheldon Root, Clerk
9656

County of Oneida State of New York, } ss
On this 30 th day of April 1850, personally appeared before me H. T. Utley performing the duties of County Judge for the County afore- said, and vested with all the powers and the duties now performed by the Judge of the Supreme Court at Chambers Moses Powers, and made oath in due form of law, that he is a son of David and Sarah Powers (deceased) they were both Revolutionary Pensioners of the United States, that said Father died in the Town of Augusta, County and State afore- said leaving the said Sarah Powers his widow, that she was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate per annum, that she died on the 18 th day of May 1848, in the said town of Augusta leaving her surviving Children whose names are Walter Powers Moses Powers, David Powers, Asenath Brush, having Heman, Artemisa Heman, and Maria Mason as her only surviving Children, and this declaration is made to obtain arrears or increase of pension to which the said Children may be entitled, under act of Congress provided for them, Moses Powers
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30 th day of April 1850
H. T. Utley Local Officer to perform the duties of County Judge of Oneida Co. Carmella
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Henry T. Utley & I know the fact that he holds the office of Local Officer to perform the duties of County Judge of Oneida County and that he is a counsellor of the Supreme Court

of the State of New York. and I further certify that I know the hand writing of said Wiley and that the signature & the foregoing papers are his own proper hand writing.
May 20 th 1858
O. P. Matthews Rep 20 Cong. Dist NY.

8596
David Rowen
 377  16  1995 53.23  223 55  5328 53.88 
511/12.12
3 Sept. 1832 6 Decr. "
P 134.
B. B. Johnson Rome, N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  David Powers of Oneida County in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Judge 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? Yes 3. How old is he? Seventy two years. 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     enlisted In 1776 6 Capt Chapin   1778 (six weeks)   1779 3 he was discharged just before the expiration of the 3 mos.   1780 6  
5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Greenwich 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? John T Knox & Winthrop H Chandler testify to traditionary evidence. credible witnesses. 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D. Root Examining Clerk.

February 28, 1933.
Mrs. F. R. Timian Hamilton New York.
BA-J/ILL David Powers W. 26324 Benjamin Simmons W. 22210
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to David Powers, a resident of Oneida County, in 1832, and Benjamin Simmons, a resident of Madison County, both pensioners.
The record of David Powers given below is obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26324, based upon his military service in that war.
David Powers was born in the year 1760, in Greenwich, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; the names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Greenwich, Massachusetts, he enlisted and served as private in the Massachusetts troops as follow: in 1776, six months in Captain Chapin's Company, at Springfield; in 1778, six weeks at Tiverton, Rhode Island, name of captain not given; in 1779, two or three months in Captain Chapin's Company; and from July 17, 1780, six months in Captain Pritchard's Company, Colonel Greaton's 3 rd Regiment. It was stated that said David Powers was present when Major Andre was hanged.
After the Revolutionary War, the soldier resided in Bath, Grafton County, New Hampshire, in Paris, New York, and later in Augusta, Oneida County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 30, 1832, while a resident of Augusta, New York.
He died June 30, 1843 in Augusta, New York.
David Powers married on January 6, 1785, in Bath, Grafton County,

New Hampshire, Sarah Pike; the names of her parents are not given.
Sarah Powers, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed September 9, 1843, at which time she was seventy-eight years of age, date and place of her birth not shown. She resided then in Augusta, New York. She died in that town May 18, 1848.
The names of the children of David Powers and his wife, Sarah, are given:
Walter Powers born October 5, 1785. Moses " " January 21, 1787. Ezra " " May 31, 1788. Asenath " " January 16, 1790. Rebekah " " July 23, 1791. John " " October 19, 1793. Sarah " " April 14, 1796. Susannah " " February 1, 1798. Moriah " " August 11, 1799. David " " July 28, 1801. Charlotte " " March 12, 1803. Carolina e " " June 13, 1805. Artemisse " " July 18, 1807.
In 1850, the children who survived their mother are given as, Walter Powers, Moses Powers, David Powers, Asenath Brush, Caroline Hinman, Artemissa Hinman and Maria Mason.
In 1852, the son, Moses Powers, resided in Augusta, Oneida County, New York. One M. H. Powers resided in said Augusta at that time, no relationship to the family stated.
In 1832, the soldier's sister, Kezia Charlton, aged sixty-nine years, resided in Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
*****

Benjamin Simmons-W.22210.
The record of Benjamin Simmons, whose record you desire, is furnished also. The data given below are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 22210, based upon his service in that war.
Benjamin Simmons was the son of Peleg and Mary Simmons; the date and place of his birth are not given. He stated in the summer of 1828, however, that he was in his seventy-first year.
While a resident of Rhode Island, he enlisted in 1775 and served eight months as private in Colonel Hitchcock's Rhode Island regiment and was at Boston; during 1776, he volunteered and served on several occasions in Rhode Island, no officers named; he served from May 5, 1777, as sergeant in Colonel Israel Angell's Rhode Island regiment and was in the battles of Red Bank Fort, Monmouth and Rhode Island, also acted as Deputy Brigade Quartermaster under Deputy Quartermaster General, Ephraim Bowen, in 1779, and as wagon master in 1780, and was discharged April 22, 1780, as sergeant in Colonel Israel Angell's Rhode Island regiment; after this, he hired a substitute to serve in his stead until the end of the war because of the death of his brother, whose name is not shown, leaving his father dependent upon said Benjamin Simmons.
The soldier moved from Rhode Island to Madison County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1832, at which time he resided in Madison, Madison County, New York.
He died June 2, 1840 in said Madison, New York.
Benjamin Simmons married May 1, 1783, in Little Compton, Rhode Island, Susanna, daughter of Cornelius Briggs and his wife, Mary, deceased; the date and place of birth of said Susanna are not given.
Susanna Briggs, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed September 28, 1840, at which time she resided in Madison, Madison County, New York; she was then seventy-four years of age. She resided in said Madison, New York, in 1855.
In 1828, Gideon Simmons, who had resided in Rhode Island during

the Revolutionary War, was a resident of Madison County, New York; in 1852, Susanna Simmons was a resident of Madison, New York; in 1855, George Simmons was a resident of Madison County, New York, and stated that he had known the soldier and his wife, Susanna, for about fifty years. No relationship of these persons with surname Simmons to the family is stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
I would like very much to join the D.A.R. if the rules require a state- ment of the military history of my ancestor, David Powell, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, from your department.
Can help you a little with dates &c.
Residence of soldier at enlistment Greenwich, Mass.
Date of application for pension July 30, 1832. Res. at date of application Greenwich, Mass.

Age at date of application.
Born at Brunswick, Mass. 1760. His claim was allowed, he married Sarah Pike Jan. 6, 1785 and died Jan. 30, 1843 and she was pensioned as his widow.
Dates of enlistments or appointments
1776 1778 1779 1780 6 mos 1 1/2 mos 2 Mo. 6 mos. Pvt
Captain Chaplin Not stated Chaplin Pritchard
Colonel
Guatour.
Please oblige,
Mrs. Sarah A. Bellinger, 59 Miller Street, Utica, New York.

9656 Sarah Powers N.Y. Suspended.
Set to B.P. Johnson Nov. 25. 43 " to Hon. C. Robinson June 26. 1844
Act July 7 th 38

Albany 6290 New York
Let Hon. D. S. Dickinson 18 th June 1850 ref
Sarah Powers, widow of David Powers, who was a Private, in the Mass. Line,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th 30 th day of March June, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of October 1844 and sent to B. H. Johnson Rome N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 82

4451
New York Albany David Pierce aged
of Meida Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Chapin of the Reg t commanded by Col in the Mass a line for 19 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Endg 30 th June 18 th 3
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of January 1852 and sent to H. E. Hasker
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-ann l . allowance ending
Paid from $53.38
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Leigh J. M. Clerk. Book E.2 Vol. 4 Page 36
1.5.11

Albany Pension Agency November 30. 1843.
B. P. Johnson Esq.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 28 th inst. I have to state that on the 14 th inst. last, we paid to John A Livingston, Attorney, $17. 19 being the amt. due to David Powny, at $53. 38 per ann. from 4 March to 30 th June 1843 - the day of his decease -
The Vouchers for this payment are now on file in the 3 d . Auditor's Office, at Washington - His name has been on our roll for several years -
Very Respectfully
Your obedt Servt. L. Jenkins.

knowing ch - Walter Mises David Heinath Bruch Caroline Hinman Artemisea Hinman Maria Mason

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of David Powers a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. M. file 76.324.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     76 6 mos. Chapin ✓ Mass.   78 1 1/2 " ✓ ✓   79 3 " Chapin ✓   July 17- 80 6 " Pritchard Greaton  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Greenwich, Mass.
Date of application for pension, July 30, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Augusta, N.Y.
Age at date of application, to Greenwich Mass 1760 died Augusta NY June 30, 1843
Remarks: Sol. mar. - Bath, Grafton Co., N.H. Jan'y 6, 1785 Sarah Pike
Mrs. appl. Sept. 9, 1843 ae 78 res. Augusta, N.Y. died May 18, 1848
Ch. Walter b. Oct. 5, 1785. Moses Jan. 21, 1787. Ezra May 31, 1788. Asenath Jan. 16, 1790. Rebekah July 23, 1791. John Oct. 19, 1793
Sarah b. Sept. 14, 1796. Susannah Feb. 1, 1798. Moriah Aug. 11, 1799. David July 28, 1801. Charlotte Mich. 12, 1803. Caroline
June 13, 1805 + Artemise July 18, 1807.
Very respectfully,

July 16, 1907
Mrs. Sarah A. Bellinger, 59 Miller St., Utica, N. Y.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of David Powers (Wid. File 26,324) you are furnished a copy of the list of births on file with the other papers in the case.
Children of David and Sarah (Pike) Powers.
Walter born October 5, 1785. Moses born January 21, 1787. Ezra born May 31, 1788. Asenath born January 16, 1790. Rebekah born July 23, 1791. John born October 19, 1793. Sarah born April 14, 1796. Susannah born February 1, 1798. Moriah born August 11, 1799. David born July 28, 1801. Charlotte born March 12, 1803. Caroline born June 13, 1805. Artemisse born July 18, 1807.
Of the above named children, only the following seven survived the widow in 1850; Walter, Moses, David, Asenath Brush, Caroline Hinman, Artemissa Hinman and Maria Mason.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Hamilton, N.Y.
February 6, 1933.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly write me if you have filed in your Bureau of Pensions record of payment of pension to David Powers Jr. in 1832 a resident of Oneida County, Also Benjamin Simmons a resident of Madison County ? I believe in the case of the latter the widow drew the a Lieutenant's Pension (her name was Susanna). ) OK
An early reply will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
(Mrs. F.R.) Edith Jimian.

Oct 18.
To the Board of Pension Commissioners Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs, -
Can you give me any information concerning David Powers who served in the Revolutionary War. His wife Sarah Powers drew a pension after his death and he drew one

the remainder of his life. If I could at least find out from what date he insisted it would greatly oblige his great-granddaughter.
Caroline E. Corey. Woodstock Vt. Nov. 4. 1902.

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26324
Sarah Powers
Wid of
David Powers
Brn New No
Act: Feb 2nd 1828
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Dec. 7-1902 Caroline E. Corey Novatuck VT
1907 July 15. Hist. to Mrs. Sarah A. Bellinger 1913 - Feb. 25. Hist. to Mrs. F. R. Limian - J.L.L.

Dec. 4. 1843
Child New case
General Powers.
FREE
Hon J. L. Edwards Com. Mr Perkins Washington

Rome NY. Dec 1 st 1883
Dear Mr. Edwards.
The enclosed letter from Pension agency at Albany, will show that David Povers was a pensioner on the New York list, and has been so for several years. His papers, showing death & are on file in 3 d Auditor's office Washington. I presume this will be satisfactory in the case of Sarah Povers application for a pension under act 1838. In answer to yours of Nov 20 th
Very Respectfully Yours
Henry R. Johnson

9654 Sarah Powell Maw of David act 7 May 1838
Rejected. must. due 1843 N o 6595 act 1843
Adm d 3 March 1843 19 mo / in. $133 33
30 June Comm. on 14 September 1843
and terminating on 3 March 1844
$133 33
B.P. Johnson
Rome N.Y.

Sarah Powers, de i NY
Act 2 Feb 1848,
Adm p 13:33 Janam, Comg 4 March 1848 & endg 18 May 1848, Payable to
Walter Powers, Moses Powers David Powers, Asenath Brush, Caroline Newman, Artemisa Newman, Maria Mason, only surv'g children
Albany
J. E. Hassler Present
The Resolution Sarah Powers } widow of David,
M. Cote
Feb
March 5 1867
Exh. — March 57
M. Peugh

Washington City D.C. 5 th March 1881,
Hon J. E. Heath Sir
Some time last summer I sent in to the Pension Office through the Hon. Daniel Dickinson M.P., Senator the application of Sarah Powers widow of David Powers late of N.Y. for increase of Pension which was denied on account of the decision of Mr. Ewing as to the operation of the act of 7 th July 1838. The difficulty being now removed by the late act of Congress.
Your attention is respectfully drawn to this case for the increase claimed.
Yours, &c S. H. Peabody

Brief in the case of David Powers De o Oneida County and State of New York , act 7 June 1837 .
Claim , ( "original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited , (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Additional proof of service by record
Name and residence of Agent
J. E. Wassler Present
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

Revolutionary Pension Sarah Powers
filed 20th Feb 1852
F. E. Hassler attorney Present

Washington City D.C. Feby. 19 th 1852
Honorable J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I respectfully request by virtue of a Power of Attorney on file in your office that a certificate of Pension may issue under the act, 20 th Feby. 1848 in favor of the heirs of David & Sarah Powers who were revolutionary Pensioners on the rolls of the State of New York - & that they may receive the arrears that is - the difference between $63. 33 / 100 granted the Widow and $53. 33 / 100 granted the husband dating from the 4 th March 1831. - that is $10. 00 annually since the date that the husband became entitled to the same.
Yours respectfully
F. C. Hassler Attorney =

David Poever, Dec e
NY
Act 7 June 1832,
Adm 19 mos 19d
due to $63:33.
Per Deig $53:38. comy
4 March 1831 & end of
30 June 1843.
Payable as under
Act of 2 Feb 1848
Harry
J. E. Wassler
Present

It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me W. T. Uttley performing the duties of County Judge of the County of Oneida State of New York, and also vested with all the powers and the duties now performed by any  the Judge of the Supreme Court at Chambers. My official acts being Matters of Record, that David Powers (dec'd.) was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, that he died in the Town of Augusta, County of Oneida State of N. York, that his widow Sarah Powers was also a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of  per annum and that she died on the 18 th day of May 1848, leaving surviving her Children whose names are, Walter Powers, Moses Powers, David Powers, Asenath Brush, Caroline Heinman, Artemisa Heinman, and Maria Mason, that she died in the said town, of Augusta, and that the above are only surviving Children. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto
The interlineation of the word "any" in the sixth line from the top, & the erasure in the thirteenth line from the top, were made before certifying the above
W. T. Uttley
Set my hand this 30 th day of April one thousand eight hundred & fifty.
W. T. Uttley
Local Officer to perform the duties of County Judge of Oneida Co. Gauntlett & Co.

9656
Sep 18 1843
Lansdowne Pavers Oct 1838.
Hon J. S. Edwards Com r Pennins Washington
FREE
B. P. Johnson Ranch N. Y.

Rome Sept 15 1843
Hon. J. L. Edwards.
Yrs: Enclosed are the papers of Mrs Sarah Powers for admission under act 1838. Returns are requested to the subscriber.
I am most Respectfully Yours.
Benj. N. Johnson.

State of New York  Oneida County ss.
{ John S. Horner George Dix Shubael Reys Joseph Shepard Martin Mason Charles Dix of Augusta
in said County being duly sworn, severally depose and say. That they were well acquainted with David Powers who was a resident formerly of said Town, and who was a pensioner of the United States - That he resided in said Town about thirty years, and that he died in the month of June 1843 - and left a widow Sarah Powers who is still living in said Town of Augusta - and is as these deponents are informed applicants for a pension under the act of 1838.
Also further these deponents say not.
Sworn before me this 4th day of December 1843. and I certify the above named persons are men of credibility truth, and veracity. David Curtis Justice of
John S. Horner George Dix Shubael Reys Joseph Shepard Martin Mason Charles Dix
J.P.

State of New York Onondaga County } Clerks Office. }
I, J. P. Sheldon Prob. Clerk of said County do certify that David Grisip Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly qualified and authorized to take the same. And further that I am well ac- quainted with his hand writing & Verily believe that his signature to the said af- fidavit is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County this 5 th day of December A. D. 1843.
J. Sheldon Prob. Clerk Wm. F. Little Def.
opposite

In the matter of Sarah Powers for alienation inducement, 1838
above
Rev. N. Johnson agent Rome,
of Salem A. S. Rep. Ch. J. H. Allen Pres. Ch. Mr. F. Little Secy.

Decem 13 1843
N.Y.
Addiende
Sarah Pease
7 July 1838
J. L. Edwards Comm Perkins Washington

Rome, N.Y.
Dec 11 1843
Am J. L. Edwars in I enclose you the affidavits of 6. Respectable Inhabitants of the Town of Augusta, as to Sarah Poms being the Mistress of Daria Poms.
Just last week the letter of Samuel Jenkins Esq from Albany agency showing that Daria Poms had been on the Albany List for some years &c &c
I presume this will be satisfactory as there were the only suggestions made in your letter of 25 th November 1843.
Very Respectfully
Yours Benj. V. Johnson

Aug 5-1836 Hemp River NY Aug 2 nd July 4. 1836 Dear Reynolds P.S. leave
Free
S. S. Edwards Esq Comm of Pensions Washington D.C.

Aug 12 '45
My Aunt Sarah Powers Mrs. J. L. Edwards Coom Penins Washington

Phila. Pa. Nov 2 d 1844
Dear Mr. Edwards,
I enclose you the Cert t Sect y State No 13 - in case of Sarah Powers as per request in your letter of 26 th June last
I am very Res d & Affec y Yours,
Henry H. Johnson

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, July 26 1844
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of David Powers, is borne upon a pay roll of Capt Joseph McNeill to Sixtus from May 24 1777 - 1-18 1 mo 18 days; upon a pay roll of Capt Enock Chapin from July 6 1778 - 5-27 1 mo 27 days, and upon a pay roll of Capt Moses Montague, Col Chapin from Oct 14 1779 - 1-15 1 mo 15 days.
The name of David Powers is also borne upon a roll of Capt Joseph Brown from July 18 1780 - 6-9 6 mos 29 days, and upon a pay roll of Capt Saml Clarke from July 1 1781. for 3-21 3 mos 21 days - in all as a private
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Sleeper, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
My dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 24th inst.

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John A. Bulles Esq. Secretary of State Preston Man
James Bulles
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Colonel Dr. July 11.
Sir
The enclosed applica- tion & fee of $3 - I lend to you for such disposition as may be proper - The money could I sup- pose go back in the Certif. with- out in paying its postage.
Yrs resp y
Mrs. A. B. Pills
The Hon. Secretary of Navy Dept.

I do hereby authorize and empower Benj. Johnson of Rome, N.Y. to obtain from the Secretary of State Boston Mass, the evidence on file of the service of my late husband David Powers who was a Revolutionary Soldier in the Massachusetts Line.
Witness My hand and seal this 6 th day of July 1844
David Curtis } witness Moses Powers }
Sarah her mark Powers
State of New York On this day personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said County Sarah Powers to me known, and acknowledged the above as her act & deed, the day and year above written.
David Curtis Justice
The Petitioner states the reason why she does not write her name is on account of old age —
David Curtis Justice
Rome one o'clock PM. July 8. 1844 Secretary of State. I am requested by Commission of Pension to obtain from your office a Certificate of the service of David Powers — 11 David Powers enlisted for 6 months in 1776 under Capt. Chapin went to Springfield Mass. & there served his time — In 1778, went to Rhode Island for 6 weeks at Tiverton — 1779. enlisted for 3 months to go to Fort Stanwix & believe his Captain's name was Chapin —
Please send me a certificate of such service as you may find — Enclosed is proof of age & $3.00 — Respectfully Yours
Benj. R. Johnson

State of New York Oneida County ss On this 24 th day of December 1832 before me personally appeared David Dorriss to me known as the person within described who being duly sworn says
That he enlisted at Greenwich Mass for Six months in the year 1776 under a Capt Chapin and marched to Springfield Massachusetts to guard Military stores, and was there employed in that Service and served out the full term of Six months .
In 1778 marched from Greenwich to Tiverton Rhode Island to guard against the British and keep them from landing, and continued to serve there against the enemy for the full end of term of Six months - His Captain's name he cannot recollect
In 1779 he enlisted for the term of three months to go to Fort Stanwix in the state of New York and marched from Greenwich to Albany and there was stationed for orders, and at that time before the three months expired he was discharged - no further aid being required of them. The time which deponent was engaged in this Service was at least two months and The Captain's name I believe was Chapins.
In 1780 this deponent enlisted for Six months and joined the Continental army at West Point the 19 th July 1780 and was attached to Captain Portchards Co - 3 d Mass. Regt Col Graydon Genl. Moxon's Brigade - Marched from West

point into - New Jersey to the South, and continued there until late in the fall when the army returned to West Point and on the 17 th of January. 1881 This deponent was discharged at West Point and received a written discharge which has been lost. The discharge was given he thinks by captain Prichard but cannot say with cer- tainty
This deponent never received any written discharge except the one he received at the expiration of his last service as above stated.
He refers to the affidavit of Maria Charlton hereto annexed as the only living testimony he can obtain to his services -
He refers also to the Nathan Kimball map of Onondaga County to Timothy Smith William Smith Esq r residents of Augusta who can testify as to his character reputation - in addition to General Knox and Esq r Chandler whose affidavits are annexed Sworn to & subscribe before me the date above written Nathan Kimball Esq r Judge of Onondaga common pleas I certify
The reason why a clergyman was not procured to make affidavit was because there was no reg- ular settled clergyman in town of the denomi- -ination to which he belongs
Nathan Kimball Esq r Judge of Onondaga common pleas

David Power Augusta.

State of Newhamp shire Grafton ss
Rezia Charlton of Littleton County of Grafton and state of Newhampshire aged sixty nine years being duly sworn says she is the sister of David Powers of the Town of Augusta oneida County state of Newyork and that she knows the said David Powers entered the service as a soldier and served in the Revolutionary war as follows the first time he went to Spring field He next went to Rhodeisland a certain time the third time he went to the Southward and I have heard him say that he was present when Maj d Andre was hung the terms of service at the different times I don't recollect
Rezia Charlton
State of Newhampshire ss Before me personally appeared Grafton ss
this 29 day of August 1832 the above named Rezia Charlton to me known for the last forty years as a person of truth and veracity and made oath that the above contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me
David Rankin Justice of the Peace
State of Newhampshire Grafton ss I Stephen P. Webster Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within & for the County of Grafton do hereby certify that David Rankin Esq r before whom the foregoing Deposition was taken is now and for years has been an Acting Justice of the Peace within & for said County — that the above certificate and signature are in his own hand writing, and are genuine. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this 29 th day of August Anno Domini 1832
S. P. Webster Clerk

Power Examining papers Dana Powers act 1832. Sarah -
Rolls N.Y. act 1832.
filed 17 Feby 1852 P E Haskell Attorney.
Whole

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
State of New York
County of Oneida
Be it known that before me, Willard G. Cummings a Justice of the Peace personally appeared
Moses Powers aged 65 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that he is the son of David Powers who was a Revolutionary Soldier, or Pensioner of the State of New York and that he died on the 30th day of June 1843 and that his mother named Sarah Powers died on the 18th day of May 1848 and that they were married on the 6 day of January in the year 1785 and that they were residents of Augusta in the State of New York, and that they resided there about 40 years, and that he resides in Augusta Oneida County and that furthermore BY THESE PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints and fully empowers and authorises irrevocably and with powers of substitution—F. E. Hassler of Washington City, D. C., as my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government Officers my rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land, that may be due me as heir of David & Sarah Powers who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law, custom, or equity he is or may be entitled.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF He has on this 11th day of July 1852, hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
Moses Powers
Witness: M. H. Powers
Witness: J. C. Knox
Signed, Sealed, acknowledged and Sworn to before me, on this 11th day of February 1852.
Willard G. Cummings J. P.
At the same time personally appeared before me Moses Powers a two credible and disinterested witnesses named above and being residents of the aforesaid County and State, who having been by me cautioned and then duly sworn according to law, do depose and say each for himself, that he has always heard it said and it is generally believed by the community that David Powers was a Revolutionary soldier and that Moses Powers was by him always treated as and is by the witnesses believed to be the Son of the said Revolutionary Soldier.
Sworn to before me the day and year first above written.
Willard G. Cummings J. P.
State of New York
County of Oneida
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That Willard G. Cummings Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly elected and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Oneida County Court, this 13th day of February one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
Alexander Rae Clerk.
* If a Widow applies state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband."