Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,108, for Robert Owens, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy (Res.)
Owens, Robert Catherine
N. 3,108
CONTENTS
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Evidence of service copied & sent to Catharine Owens Sept. 15. 1828
Oct 23 Jan 23 1838 76- L. Paynter.
Robert Owens and to Catharine Owens
12/19
No. 853 Pennsylvania
Robert Owens
of Philadelphia in the state of Pennsylvania who was a boarded at the Mariner in the regiment  service commanded by Capt Colonel Weeks of the U.S. Navy line, for the term of Two Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 3 rd of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd of Sep. 1818 and for D. Calamity Ex Philadelphia Penns yl
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1819 436.50 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Jan. 1820 48.00 174.50/30 $184.50
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Signature

642
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Catharine Owens
Reported
widow of Robert Owens
who was a Seamer
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of June 1843 and sent to C. J. Jack, Philadelphia
(3108)
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 1, Vol. 1, Page 135.

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District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ss.
On the eighth Day of September one thousand eight hundred and twenty, personally appeared in the District Court of the United States aforesaid (the said Court being a Court of Record, having a Clerk, a Seal and keeping a Record of its Proceedings) Robert Owens, aged sixty seven Years, residing in Phila a who being first duly sworn in open Court according to Law on his Oath declares that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows. viz t
On Board the U.S. State Ship Pennsylvania commanded by Capt. Lambert Wickes in the Capacity of a Seaman for the term of three Years - Date of Original Declaration 3 rd April 1818. Number of Pension Certificate 14.853.
And I the said Robert Owens do further solemnly swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th Day of March, 1818. and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or in any Manner disposed of my Property or any Part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, or 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 Revo- lutionary War" passed the 18 th of March, 1818. 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 - Sworn to and declared in open Court on the eighth Day of Sept. 1820. Robert Owens - N. Caldwell - Clerk. Dist. Ct. E.D. Pa.

Schedule of the Property of Robert Owens. Annexed is an Inventory of my whole property. I am by occupation a Tanner, but can labor very little being infirm and troubled with Rheumatism. I have no Children and am in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support myself without the Assistance of my Country. I own to wit supra } Robert Owens. H. Caldwell Clk. Dec 165 }
Philadelphia September 7th 1820. Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Robert Owens.    2. Tables. Pine. much worn — $0.37 1/2   6. Chairs - Do — 0.37 1/2   2. Iron Potts - small — 0.50.   1. Do. Tea Kettle and Spiders — 0.75.   1. small Sack of And irons — 0.75.   1. Do Looking Glass — 0.31.   3. Washing Tubs & 1. Bucket — 1.15.   1. Chest. Old — 0.75.   1. Set of Earthen Ware — 0.37 1/2   2. Flat Irons — 0.37 1/2   1. Coffee Pot & Coffee Mill — 0.37 1/2   1. Iron Candle Stick & Lamp — 0.12 1/2   $6.21. 
We certify the above Statement to be correct.
Thomas Williams John E. Neen.
[Decorative flourish signature]

I certify the amount That the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. and I further certify. That it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in Value of the Property exhibited in the said Schedule is six Dollars and twenty one Cents. In Witness whereof I have here- unto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court, at Philadelphia, this twelfth Day of September, A. D. 1820. and in the forty fifth Year of the Independence of the said United States.
H. Caldwell. Clerk. Dist. Ct.

Robert Owens - Pennf - 3. April 1818.
Seaman Smith
Mariner on board the Sloop of War Reprisal
April 1777 July 1779 Admitted
Admitted
Returned for the Judges Certificate Rec d 13 Sept 1819

District of Pennsylvania ss:
In this third day of April A. D. 1818, before me, Richard Peters, Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, personally appeared Robert Owens, citizen of the State of Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that during the War of the Revolution he served against the common enemy, as a marine and seaman in the navy on the Continental establishment; — that on the eleventh day of April A. D. 1777 he enlisted as a marine on board the Continental Sloop of war Reprisal, commanded by Captain Lambert Weeks, and served upwards of two years; — that while the deponent was on board of the said Sloop of war, she was ordered to carry William Bingham Esquire to Martinique & St. Pierres; — that while on the passage, she took as prize a large English ship, and two brigs; — that the deponent was put on board of the prize ship; that the three prizes were all brought into Philadelphia; — that afterwards the Reprisal returned to Philadelphia when she was ordered to France with Doctor Franklin, who was landed at Belleisle; that the deponent immediately joined the Reprisal on her return from Martinique and proceeded in her to France; — that after landing Dr. Franklin she was ordered on a cruise, during which she made many prizes, among which were six sail at one time. Carried into L'Orient; that while cruising in the Irish Channel she took a Liverpool ship, on board of which the deponent was placed; — that the said Liverpool ship was, on her way to France, retaken by the Prince George's Tender, an English 94 gun frigate, and the crew taken prisoners to Tar Bay and afterwards to Spithead; that the deponent and the rest of the prize crew, remained in prison on Gosport Island near Spithead for about a twelve-months; that during his imprisonment he made three attempts to escape; that the third attempt was on the thirteenth

day of February, A.D. 1779, when after great labour he succeeded, escaped to Cork, from Cork to Boston, & arrived in Philadelphia about July in the same year, where he was paid off at the Navy office; - that after the deponent left the Reprisal on the last occasion, by the accounts he heard while in prison, she was shortly after lost, on the Banks of Newfoundland, and the Commander and all the crew were lost but one man who was taken up by a French vessel; - That the deponent received his wages at the Navy Office in Philadelphia, by order of the First Lieutenant Mr. Harris, who had been wounded in an engagement with a British Packet, while deponent was in the Reprisal, after Dr. Franklin had been landed, and on account of the badness of his wound was left in France, and afterwards returned to Philadelphia; - That deponent never received any discharge; - That Lieut. Harris afterwards went to New York, and whether he is still living or not, deponent does not know;
That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support, that he never has received or been allowed any pension by the laws of the United States.
Sworn & subscribed this 3 d April 1848 Before me
Richard Peters
Robert Overend

Isaac Snowden of the City of Philad a being duly sworn, on his oath saith, that he knows the within- mentioned declarant Robert Owens, that he re- members perfectly the said Owens going out in the Frigate Reprisal, during the war of the Revo- lution, and his afterwards coming in on board of a prize of the said frigate, and from circum- stances he understood & verily believes that he received a portion of the prize money, and he also remembers understanding that he went out again, was taken prisoner & carried prison into England.
Sworn & Subscribed April 3. 1818
Richard Peters
Isaac Snowden
We certify. That Robert Owens is in indigent circumstances and in need of the Assistance of his Country for Support —
Thomas Williams. Tanner E.N.L. 8 th Mo 4 th 1819
Thomas Williams
I am satisfied of the truth of the facts stated Richard Peters
C. B. Storer
In Need of the Aid of his Country for Support Philadelphia } 17 th Sept. 1819 }
Richard Peters

Isaac Snowden of the City of Philadelphia? being duly sworn, on his oath saith, that he knows the within-mentioned declarant Robert Owens, that he remembers perfectly the said Owens going out in the Frigate Reprisal, during the war of the Revolution, and his afterwards coming in on board of a prize of the said frigate, and from circumstances he understood & verily believes that he received a portion of the prize money, and he also remembers understanding that he went out again, was taken prisoner & carried prisoner into England.
Sworn & Subscribed April 3. 1878
Isaac Snowden
Richard Peters
United States Eastern District of Pennsylvania } ss
I certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Robert Owens whose Deposition and Declaration are are hereto annexed did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in his said Declaration, against the common Enemy, upon Continental Establishment. 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 Act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain Persons engaged in the Land and Naval Services of the United States in the Revolutionary War" and I further certify that the said Robert Owens is in indigent circumstances and in need of the aid of his country for support
Richard Peters
Philadelphia } 17th Sept. 1879 }

United States - } 165 Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Whereby, that the honorable Richard Peter, who has subscribed the foregoing Affirmation is the Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, duly commissioned and qualified -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my Name and affixed the Seal of the said Court, at Philadelphia, this seventeenth day of September, A. D. 1890, and in the forty fourth Year of the Independence of the said United States -
R. H. McDevitt - Clerk. Dist. Ct.
Robert Evans - 3 April 1891 London (Trustee)
Memoir on Grand the stock of some Deceased
April 1917 July 1919 Admitted
Hamilton
Returned for the United States No. 23

W3115
Catharine Owens widow of Robert Pennsylvania
Hm. L. Frynter H.R.

State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia 3 d Ss.
On this fifth day of December A.D. 1857 Personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Philadelphia Catharine Owens Resident of the City of Philadelphia and State aforesaid aged eighty four years who being duly affirmed according to law took on her solemn affirmation make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July Fourth Eighteen Hundred and Fifty Six. That she is the Widow of Robert Owens who was an Enlisted Soldier in the Naval Service and was taken prisoner twice, and the last time he was taken he was on board of a Vessel commanded by Captain Harris, and was carried to New York and put on board of the prison Ship called the New Jersey, and remained seven months before he was exchanged and continued in the Service until the War ended as will more fully appear by reference to his declaration and proof thereto annexed filed in the Department in the year Eighteen Hundred and Eighteen when he obtained his Certificate and secured his pension One year, and was then struck from the pension Roll in consequence of his not swearing that he was worth so much Money and he afterwards applied and received his pension in the year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Two and drew it until his death in Eighteen hundred and Twenty four and I then administered and received his arrears of Pension and gave up his Certificate to the Bank, and she further declares that she was Married to the said

Robert Owens on the twenty first day of July A.D. 1837 at the house of his mother and sister as will more fully appear by reference to her anne- xed Certificate of Marriage and that Her husband the said Robert Owens died in the year Eighteen Hundred and twenty four and that she has remained his Widow ever since the period of Her husband's death the said Robert Owens as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Affidavit Subscribed to
Given under my hand Dec 5. 1837
Arch. Randall
her Catherine Owens mark
Judge Com. Pleas Phila County
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County } ss
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that the Hon. Archibald Randall Esq. by whom the foregoing Declaration on Oath was made and who in his own proper hand writing has therunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is One of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas which is a Court of Record, duly commission- ed and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indi- cature as thereout.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 17th day of January A.D. 1838.
Robert Morris
Prothonotary

I hereby certify, that according to the register of marriages of Micah's Church, Southwick Robert Owens & Catharine Robeson, were married by the Rev. Andrew Goreson rector of said church on the twenty first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine. —
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this for sixteenth day of Jan y one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight
J. H. Clay L.S.
Recto of the above-named church. —
Philadelphia County, ss.
Be it known that on the 16 th day of January, A. D. 1838 before me, William J. Dutton one of the aldermen and Justices of the Peace in and for the said county came the Reverend John Curtis Clay, who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the matter stated in the above certificate is true.
J. H. Clay
Sworn and subscribed the 3 day and year aforesaid before
Wm J Dutton ald n & Justice of the Peace
I certify that I well know the above named deponent as the now Rector of the church in the certificate above written; that he is a clerical gentleman of high respectability, and therefore entitled to full credit as a witness
Wm J Dutton

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County } ss.
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that William L Norton Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made and by whom the within Certificate was made and given and whom his own proper hand writing has thereunto generally subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman and Justice of the Peace for and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as otherwise.
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 17th. January A.D. 1838. R. Morris
Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia } ss.
On this sixteenth day of January A.D. 1838. Personally appeared before me an Alderman and Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and State aforesaid Richard M c Avoy, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his solemn Oath depose and say that He has been personally acquainted with Catharine Owens before and since the death of her Husband Robert Owens, who was an Old Revolutionary Soldier and who died in the Year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Four, and that the said Catharine has remained his Widow ever since the period of her Hus- bands death the said Robert Owens.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16 th day of January A.D. 1838.
Richard M c Avoy
James M c Avoy Alderman & Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Deponent Richard M c Avoy, and that he is a respectable Gentleman, and ent- itled to full faith and confidence as a Witness.
James M c Avoy
Pennsylvania } ss. Philadelphia County } ss.
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that John Lays Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and by whom the foregoing Certificate was made and given and who in his own proper hand Writing has thereunto by subscribed his name was at the time of doing and now is an Alderman and Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such of full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well

In Court of Judicature as the regent.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 17th. day of January A.D. 1838.
Rumsey Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
On this 16 th day of January A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me an Alderman and Justice of the peace in and for the said County and State aforesaid William A. Lee resident of Kensington and County of Philadelphia, who after being duly affirmed according to Law, doth on his solemn affirmation declare and say, that he has been personally acquainted with Catharine Owens before and since the death of her Husband Robert Owens, who was an Old Revolutionary Soldier, and who died in the Year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Four, and that the said Catharine has remained his Widow ever since the period of her Husband's death the said Robert Owens.
Affirmed and Subscribed before me, Day & year afore
Marc Bodleau Alderman of the Peace
Wm. A. Lee
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named deponent William A. Lee a Justice of the peace, and that He is a highly respectable and intelligent Gentleman, and entitled to full faith and confidence as a Witness.
Marc Bodleau
Pennsylvania } ss. Philadelphia County }
I Robert Morris Notary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that I have Boileau Esq. before whom the within foregoing Certificate was made and given and before whom the foregoing affidavit

Was made and who in his own proper hand Writing has hereunto severally subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an Alderman and Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Philadelphia duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and Credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 17th day of January A.D. 1838.
Richard Prothonotary

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
April 6, 1929
Mrs. George R. Shirk 617 East Charles Street Oelwein, Iowa
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3108, it appears that Robert Owens enlisted April 11, 1777 as a marine on board the sloop of war, "Reprisal", Captain Lambert Weeks, sailed to Martinique and St. Pierre, while on this cruise captured a large English ship and two brigs and the three prizes were all brought into Philadelphia; they were then ordered to carry Doctor Franklin to France and landed him at Belle Isle.
After which they were ordered on a cruise and captured many prizes, while cruising in the Irish channel, captured a Liverpool ship and he was placed on it, which was recaptured by an English frigate and he was taken prisoner and held on Gosport Island twelve months. He made three attempts to escape, the third time, February 13, 1779, was successful, and he went to Cork, from there

to Boston, and arrived in Philadelphia in July, 1779.
It is also stated that he served on board a vessel commanded by Captain Harris and was taken prisoner, carried to New York and held on board the prison ship, "New Jersey", seven months when exchanged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 3, 1818. In 1820, he was sixty-seven years of age and was residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died, October 28, 1824.
The soldier married, July 21, 1779, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Catharine Robeson.
She was allowed pension on her application executed December 5, 1837, at which time she was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, aged eighty-four years. It is not stated that they had any children.
The above noted soldier is the only Robert Owens found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau, and said records fail to afford any information in regard to a John Owens who served with the Pennsylvania Troops.
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Pennsylvania - 1579
Catharine Owens, widow of Robert Owens, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818 and who died on the year 1824 of Phila da in the State of Penn a who was a Mariner in the Essex commanded by Captain _____ of the Essex commanded by Captain Weeks in the time of 2 years Mariner
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Jan- uary 1839 and sent to _____ H. B. _____
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 = $200:00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4.6.39 = 40:00
$240:00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. J. Elliott Clerk Book 4 Vol. 2 , Page 162

1929. Apr. 6 - High to Mrs. George R. Skirt

There was no outside jacket
Jan. 5, 1911.
N. File 3,108

Robert Owen. Pay and March 18, 1878 to what time paid?
Per Office Jan 23, 88
Jan 28th Dec 1891 to Mr. Walbridge JA

IX Catharine Owens Pennsylvania
Rejected
See letter January 23 rd 1838 Hon. L. Paynter
married after ten minutes of her husband's services,

Chicago Great Western Railroad Veterans Association
Aug. 27/25
A. L. WILHELM, President COR. SOUTH ROBERT AND WOOD STS., ST. PAUL, MINN. F. P. CRAWFORD, Vice-President 166 WEST JACKSON BLVD., CHICAGO, ILL. G. R. SHIRK, Secretary-Treasurer P. O. BOX 543, OELWEIN, IOWA
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Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: In the Penna. State Library, Harrisburg, D. C.; there is a list of Revolutionary soldiers - among them 1. Robert Owens only or Owens 2. John Owens - and others.
My great great grandfather was Robert Owens My great grandfather - John Owens My great grandfather John Owens came from Huntingdon Co. (or York Co.) to Clearfield Co. Penna.
Did either Robt or John Owens receive pensions? If so, how can I get details?
Very Truly
Mrs. George R. Shirk
617 East Charles St. Oelwein, Iowa

3687 M rs Beckers, Dec 27
July 38
Hon J L Edwards
Penton office
66
Hon W. Beatty H.R.

4 N 29th Decr 1888
Sir
inclosed in the papers of the widow of Robert Owens you will have them Examined and make report to me as soon as into your command
Yours with Respect
Wm Beatty
Hon J L Edwards

3114-3115 Mar 23.
Mr. A. T.
Mr.
[Enta] born of Penins
Hon
James L. Barnard
Hon. L. Barnard P.O. Box 100

Washington January 22 nd 1838
Dear Sir
I inclose to you the papers of true Museum asking for a revision you will please returning the papers and let me know the result of your examination as soon as convenient
Yours Respectfull
L. Tazewell H.R.
To the Hon. James L. Barran

Ph Mar 3 1843 Cath Owen
Admit Mariner $80. Perm a Agency
Send to
C. J. Jack, Phil apl 12 1843

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
On this Twenty seventh day of March A.D. 1843 personally appeared before the Subscribed One of the Aldermen of said City - Catharine Owens - a resident of Philadelphia in the county of Philadelphia aged Eighty three 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 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Robert Owens - who was a Private in the Pennsylvania - any loan and received a Pension from the United States in his life time, and after his decease the said Declarant also received a Pension from the United States under the act of July 7, 1838 of Eighty Dollars per annum -
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, the subscriber, this 21 st day of August A.D. 1843. the latter lineation being first made correct by me on the subject as above recited.
Catharine Owens Mark.
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Catharine Owens making this declaration, and it has been duly proved before me that she is the identical widow of the said Robert Owens -
Armon Davis Alderman
State of Pennsylvania } ss. Philadelphia County }
I, Richard Palmer Jr. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County , State of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify, that Armon Davis Esq. before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, is an Alderman and ex-officio a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name, this twenty seventh day of March - in the year 1843.
R Palmer Jr. Prothonotary.

1579 3687 Cattle Owens Pa
admitted Mar 27 th 1880
Dec 29
died Oct 28, 1825 Preston Dist.
Hn. W. Beatty H.R.

State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia
On this fourth day of August A.D. 1838. personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said County and State aforesaid, Catharine Owens aged eighty four years, who being duly affirmed according to law, says that she is a Resident of the County, and doth on her affirmation, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th A.D. 1838. "Entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain widows". That she is the widow of Robert Owens deceased, who was an enlisted Soldier in the Naval Service, and was taken prisoner twice, and the last time he was taken, he was on board a Vessel commanded by Captain Harris was carried to New York, and put on board the Prison ship called the New Jersey, where he remained seven months before he was exchanged, He continued in the Service until the war ended, as will more fully appear by reference to his declaration and proof thereto annexed, filed in the Department, in the year Eighteen hundred and eighteen, when he received his certificate and obtained his pension one year, and was then stricken from the Pension Roll in consequence of his not being able to swear that he was worth so much money, He afterwards applied, and received his pension in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty two, and drew until his death in Eighteen hundred and twenty four. She affirmant then administered and received his arrears of Pension, and gave up his certificate to the Bank. She further declares, that she was Married to the said Robert Owens, on the Twenty first day of July A.D. Seventeen hundred and seventy nine, as will more fully appear by reference to her

Declaration and proof thereto annexed, filed in the Department in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty Seven. And further declares that her Husband the said Robert Owens died in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty four, and that she has remained his widow, ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. affirmed and subscribed before me.
Arch d Randal Catharine her Owens mark At George Tom Paine
Pennsylvania Philadelphia County
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do Certify that the Hon Archibald Randal Esq. before whom in open Court of Common Pleas of said County the foregoing declaration on oath was affirmed this day made, and which his own proper hand writing has thereunto subscribed his name at the time of so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas (which is a Court of Record) duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts are in full faith and Credit and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indrea as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 22 d Decr 1838.
Robert Morris Prothy

State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia
On this sixth day of September, A.D. 1838 Personally appeared before me an alderman and Justice of the peace in and for the said County and State aforesaid Richard McAvoy who being sworn according to law doth depose and say that he is personally acquainted with Catharine Owens widow of the late Robert Owens, and that she the said Catharine has remained his widow ever since the period of his death.
Sworn and subscribed Richard McAvoy before me Geo. Davis J.P.
I do hereby Certify that the above named Deponent Richard McAvoy is a highly respectable Gentleman, and that full faith and confidence can be given to his statements. Geo. Davis
Pennsylvania Philadelphia County } ss.
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the said Court of Common Pleas of said County do Certify that John Kacy Esq. to him whom the above going affidavit and by whom the foregoing Certificate was made and given and whom his own proper hand writing has thereto be generally subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman and Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indication as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 22 nd Decr 1838.
Robert Morris Prothon.