Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20001, for Noah Preston, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Preston, Noah
N. 20001
Anner
Anor
CONTENTS

5240 Utica New York
Noah Preston of Camden in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Wilson of the Regt commanded by Col Beebe in the Connecticut line for 2 Years
Granted on the Roll of (Utica) N York at the rate of 80 Dollars ————— Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Expostulate of Pension issued the 6 th day of Feby 1833 ————— and sent to R.P. Johnson Rome N.Y.
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 — $120.00 Pension allowance ending 4 Mar 33 40.00 $160.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Enobromwell Clerk, Book D Vol. 7 Page 164

State of New York Oneida County ss
On this fourth day of August 1832 before me personally appeared John S. Preston of Camden in Said County who being duly sworn deposes and says, that he is son of Noah Preston of Said Camden who is now 49 years of age and upwards - and this deponent further says, that his father now is and for about four years last past, has been in a situation to be entirely unable to take care of himself, and has so far lost his mind, that he is unable to dress or feed himself, and for nearly three years past, has not to the knowledge of this deponent been able to recognize a single member of his family or any acquaintance. This loss of reason was produced by a severe rickets which he had about five years since. And this deponent further says that he has understood from his father that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and that he served at three different periods, one a term of eight months, one of nine months and one of three months - besides other tours -
In 1780 he was under a Capt. Peter Girtis in the nine months service as appears from the accompanying affidavits -
He was also under a Captain Willson in Col. Beekes Regt as this deponent has heard him say - but who he served under at the other periods this deponent

has no means of ascertaining - This deponent further says, that his father Noah Preston has been supported since his loss of reason by this deponent, Lyman Preston and Chandler B. Preston, children of the said Noah Preston.
This deponent further says that he knows of no other witnesses than those whose affidavits are hereto annexed to prove his service - His father was born in Harrington Litchfield Co - Conn. and resided there when he entered service as this deponent rightly believes
Sworn and subscribed before John S. Preston
me day and date above
Notary Public of Connecticut
On this day personally appeared before me John S. Preston to me known as the son of Noah Preston and a man of truth & veracity and made oath to the foregoing affidavits - and I do further certify that I am well acquainted with said Noah Preston and know that he is now and has been for a considerable time deprived of his reason and totally unable to do business or understand anything whatever about the ordinary business of life. And I do further certify that I was acquainted with said Noah Preston when he lived in Connecticut and lived with him, and that I then understood that he had been a soldier in the Revolutionary

man and that he served for a considerable length of time, but how long I cannot particularly specify -
7 I Noah and Isaac Brinsmade
We the undersigned Noah and Isaac Brinsmade and David Elmer both residing in Camden Onondaga County, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Noah Preston of said Camden, and that we believe him to be about sixty nine 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 we further certify that we know that the said Noah Preston is now and has been for some time past been deprived of his reason and is totally incapable of attending to business of any kind.
Given and subscribed before me this 21st day of August 1832 & I know above as men of credibility.
In Witness whereof
Noah Preston Isaac Brinsmade

And I the said Mag as declare my opinion after investigating the matter, that Noah Preston was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war — And I further Certify that it appears to me that Eleazar Stoddard who has signed the preceding Certificate is a resident of Camden and is a Clergyman and that Uri Dana who has also signed the preceding certificate is also a resident in Camden and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Issued November 18 th 1842 Camden Me.
We Lyman Preston and Chandler B. Preston do hereby request that a Certificate of Pension should be issued by War Department in favor of our brother John J. Preston for the benefit of our father Noah Preston during his life. Lyman Preston Chandler B. Preston Witness — Aspasia Preston

We Horatio G. Forbush and David Ely Physicians and Surgeons residing in Camden Oneida Co. being sworn declare that we are well acquainted with Mark Boston of said Camden, and that he is now entirely deprived of his reason so as to be wholly incapable of doing any business, and that we believe there is no prospect of his ever being restored to the use of his reason — We further state that he is reputed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier.
Given before me this 4th day of Augt 1832
David Ely Horatio G. Forbush
I the undersigned of Canajoharie

State of New York Onondaga County
On this 14 th day of September AD 1832 personally came before me John Wilson of Camden Onondaga County to me well known and in my presence subscribed the foregoing affidavit and made to the same before me and I do hereby certify that the said John Wilson is a man of truth and veracity and sustains a good reputation & standing in the said town of Camden
Camden Sept 14 th 1832
James Southworth Justice of the Peace & Commissioner of Deeds

Clerk's office
Oneida County
George Brown Clerk of Oneida County
do hereby certify that the above copy is a true copy of the original now on file in my office and of the same a true copy of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, and the signature I believe to be in his proper hand writing -
And I certify that James Southworth before whom annexed affidavit purports to have been taken was on the day of the date of the same a justice of the Peace in and for said County of Oneida, and the signature I believe to be in his proper hand writing
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 8 day of September 1832
Geo. Brown Clerk Joseph B. Root Dep. Clk
Mark Preston

State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss. John S. Preston of Houswinton in said county aged 62 years & upwards being duly sworn says that he well remembers the fact that his brother Isaac Preston, formerly of said Houswinton & now residing in Camden in the County of Onondaga & State of New York served in the revolutionary war a number of terms & particularly one term of eight months John S. Preston
Litchfield County ss. Houswinton July 9 th 1832 Personally appeared before me the above named John S. Preston well known to me as a person truth & veracity & made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit. by him subscri- bed Gaylord Wells Justice of the Peace
No. 7 Wolcott calif. August 20 th 1832

State of Connecticut
Litchfield County ss Benoni Johnson of Harwinton in said County aged 70 years & upwards being duly sworne testifieth and says that Noah Preston formerly of Harwinton aforesaid and now residing in Camden Oneida County in the State of New York was with me in the nine months tower in the Spring of 1780 and that he was taken prisoner but was exchanged and served through the tower under Captain Peter Curtis of Farmington in Connecticut as witness my hand
Benoni Johnson
Litchfield County ss Harwinton July 9 th - 1832
Personally appeared before me the above named Benoni Johnson to me well known as a person of truth & veracity and made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Noah Welton Justice of the Peace.

State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss. John Frazier of Norwin-
ton in said County aged 69 years & upward, being duly sworn, says; that Noah Preston formerly of Norwinton of said now residing in Cortland Oneida County & State of New York was with me in the nine months service in the spring of 1830 & that he was wounded & taken prisoner in the month of June of the same year, & that he belonged to the company commanded by Captain Peter Curtis of Farmington in Connecticut of said John Frazier
Litchfield County ss. Norwinton July 9 th 1832
Personally appeared before me the above named John Frazier to me well known as a person of truth & veracity & made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him sub- scribed Gustavus Wells Justice of the Peace

I Frederick Wolcott Clerk of the County Court within the County of Litchfield in the state of Connecticut, Certify that Gaylord Wells, and Noah Welton Esqrs of Farmington in said County are Justices of the peace, within and for said County legally commissioned and qualified, and that their bail and credit are due to their Official Acts and obligations. I am sure unless that said Justices are found with the good and just of the county in Lord Wells & S. Wells & S. Wells to be used the sig- natures when present to the said Justices
Full back and credit are due to their Official Acts and allegations, with the good wishes of the people's bond of unity, which has been presented to the Medals Correspondence are of opinion.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Litchfield in said County this tenth day of Septem 1832. — Certified by J. N. Colerick  Wolcott Clerk.

Miss. Turner Apt. 1000 N.W. 1000 N.W. 100th Miami, Fla.
Colpitts McCloud admitted to both S. Davis in hospital of death Oklahoma City, Okla.
Mar. 27 - Jan. 2, 1941
1980, West Palm Springs 9 January - 9 March
1977, Palm Springs - 8 months
1976, Capt. of Army Air Force - 9 months
1942, 1943, 1944
Black Creek New Florida Co. N.Y.
some 2 years per $80.

Noah Preston Insane Oneida Co. N.Y.
Throat. 10, 88 3/4
adm. 2 years pri $80.
1776. Capt. of Mo. Wilson Co. for two yrs - 9 months
1777. Same Co - 8 months
1780. Capt Peter Curtis of Farmington 9 months
Wrote 2 yrs. 2 m.
Certificate to be issued if admirable to John S. Preston for benefit of Noah Preston during life.
M c Johnson Agent Rome N.Y.
To be payable at Utica First Natl Bank

1849
New York Albany
Anna Preston widow of Noah Preston who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued 8th day of May, 1843 and sent to
W. G. Wade, Esq. Essex Oneida Co. New York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Book 1st June 19 1849
Vol.
Page 8
Reported
60 to W. G. Wade May 22. " to Pensioned June 18 " "

2993 V 2239
✓ After Preston
Tridion book
Preston
at 1838
Nov 29 Dec 1838
Marr'd 29 Dec 1785
Harband died 4 Apr 1835
1 92 N. Johnson
Home
Onondaga
N.Y.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Origen S. Seymour
Clerk
of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George C. Woodruff Esq. is a
Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds . And that his commission was dated on the 29 th day of May A. D. 1838 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D. 1839 and that the preceding his signature which purports to be his is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this
1 st day of September A. D. 1838
O. S. Seymour Clerk

"Marriages
"Seven hundred eighty five Anas Rossiter Noah Preston of Harwinton and Anas Rossiter Decem- ber twentyninth"
I John R Landon of the town & County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut do certify that the above is a true copy of the Record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the record in fair legible fig- ures as follows viz "1785 Dec. 29"
And I John R Landon of above named do depose and say that I married a Daughter of the Rev d Judah Champion late of s d town deceased & late the settled minister of the Gospel in said town and that after his decease the Records kept by him of marriage ceremonies performed by him came into my hands & they have ever since remain- ed & still are in my possession; and that the above is a true extract from the Records aforesaid with the exception above named as certified by me; and that said Record of the marriage of Noah Preston & Anas Rossiter is in the hand writing of said Judah Champion
Dated at Litchfield September 1 st A.D. 1838
John R Landon
State of Connecticut
Litchfield County } ss Litchfield Sept 1 1 st 1838
Personally appeared John R Landon to me well known & who is entitled to credit, who sub- scribed the above deposition in my presence & made solemn oath to the truth of the same
Before me
Geo. C. Woodruff Justice of the Peace

his widow
And further says not
Sworn before me & J Certify her is a man of credibility truth and veracity
Tri Pond
Israel Woodard
Judge of probate court
Clerk's office Grafton County
I James Dean Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Israel Woodard before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is a proper said County duly authorized to take affidavits - That I am acquainted with his hand writing and the foregoing signatures are in his proper hand writing.
Witness my hand and seal of office this 13. day of September 1838. James Dean Clerk.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New York, } County of Oneida, }
On this tenth day of September 1838 personally appeared before the the Court of Common Pleas , of said county, Abner Preston a resident of Camden in the county aforesaid, aged 73 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, entitled "An Act granting Half-pay and Pensions to certain Widows," that she is the widow of Abner Preston late of Camden in said county who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and a statement of whose services may be found on the records of the Pension Department, Washington.
She further declares that she was married to the said Abner Preston  in the town of  of Argusville on the twenty ninth day of December in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty five ; that her husband, the aforesaid Abner Preston died on the fourth day of April 1835.
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. That her maiden name was Anna Rosetta .
Sworn to and subscribed on } that the accompanying record the day and year above written } of her marriage is taken by me the subscriber } from the records kept in because the said

Aner Preston from her husband said son of the by the infirmary and debility of the  the  the is not able to appear the in person in Court the "Harrison" the died in the
Aner Preston Dank
Israel Stoddard Judge of Oneida Co. N.Y.
I Israel Stoddard Judge of Oneida Co. N.Y. do certify that I was well acquainted with Noah Preston & Aner his wife and have known them for forty five years & upwards - and I know that said Aner has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Noah Preston which took place about the 24th of April 1835.
Israel Stoddard
Judge of Oneida Co. N.Y.
State of New York Oneida County ss. I, Pond of Camden in said County being duly sworn depose and say, that he is well acquainted with Aner Preston widow of Noah Preston deceased - that he has been acquainted with both of them for many years - said Noah Preston was a Revolutionary pensioner at the time of his death which took place about the 24th of April 1835. and the said Aner Preston has remained his widow ever since the death of the said Noah Preston, and still remains

his widow
And further says not
Sworn before me & J Certify he is a man of credibility truth and veracity
Jri Pond
Israel Stoddard
Judge of probate court Plaquemine
Clerk's office
Plaquemine
I James Dean Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Israel Stoddard before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is a Judge of said County duly authorized to take affidavits - That I am acquainted with his hand writing and the foregoing signatures are in his proper hand writing.
Witness my hand and seal of office this 13. day of September 1838. James Dean Clerk.

1 st Brief. N o 10836.
Noah Preston
adm d
B. F. Johnson
B

No. 10.836.
BRIEF in the case of Noah Preston of Camden County  of Oneida — in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Judge. —
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
Yes, the applicant is insane, as appears. —
3. How old is he?
69.
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.     Spring In 1786. 9. private Gen. Capt Peter Curtis, Col. Brcker.   1780. 9. Capt Wilson. —   8.  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
_____
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Harrington Litchfield County Connecticut. —
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By three living witnesses & traditional Evidence. —
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
They appear to be in due form. —
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Ord
Examining Clerk.

Albany, N. Y. Noah Priest ad June 7. 1832 to what time paid? VL
Died 4 th April 1835 for that paid J/H

MAY 1 - 1911

Russell Pa April 29 - 1911
Commission of Pension
Dear Sir my great great- grandfather was a revolutionary soldier and I wish to join the D. A. R. - but we have no pension record - and I wrote to Camden New York for information where he was buried - I enclose copy of letter which the Registrar of the Camden Chapter D. A. R. sent me - can you help me to find this record of Noah Preston so I can become a member yours very (Mrs) Clara Preston Cramer Russell Pa Box 8

Isaac Preston was born at Hearstown Conn Feb 28 - 1768 died at Londonderry April 4 1835
M 20001
MAY 1 - 1911

Dear Major: Mr John R. Fotten, 444, West 57 th Street New York, is writing a history of the Preston family, and wishes the record of Noah Preston, a soldier of the Revolution from Conn. whose residence was Camden N.Y. and drew his pension at Utica N.Y. Please address to him if not in violation of any rule of the office and oblige
E. P. Halstead

V N. York Aner Preston
let. to B. P. Johnson 24. April '39. to same 5. Sept. 1839 to same 20. Dec. 1839 to Hon. J. G. Floyd 12. Feb. 1840 " Same Jany 4. 1841
Act July 1838 Registered page 182.

Mrs. Daniel R. Krumler, Evansville Ind.
2.1-99. Mr. John R. - N.Y. City - N.Y. hist. 1911 May 5 Hist. to Clara P. Cramer. V.L.M. 1914 Feb. 26 Hist. to Charles L. Preston. V.L.M. Letter in 1914 to Cora Preston.
Recd
WIDOW, &c.
Nov. 8/97 March Totus
File No. 20001
Anna Preston Widow of Noah Preston Prim. Rev. Wm.
Act: Mar. 3 rd '43 & June 17 th '49
Index: - Vol. M Page 142
[Arrangement of 1870.]

5980. New York
Adner Preston, widow of Noah Preston, who was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832, and who died on the 4 th of April 1835. of Oneida in the State of New York, who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Wilson of the Reg t commanded by Col: Beebe in the Connecticut line for 9 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 30. Dollars Cents per ann to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Jan y 1841. and sent to and Hon: J. G. Floyd House of Reps Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1840 $ 285:00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mar: '41 15:00 $ 300:00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Wm C. Lanbinger, Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 98.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Noah Preston W.F. 20001
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1776 9 mos. Pvt. Amos Wilson Becke Conn.   1777 8 or 9 mos. Lieut Abner Wilson   Spring 1780 9 mos. Peter Curtis   X June 1780 he was wounded on the head, taken prisoner then exchanged & returned to the army.  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Harrington Litchfield Co. Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug. 4. 1832 His ch. was al: Residence at date of application, Camden N.Y. Age at date of application, about 69 {born at Harrington Conn. Died Apr. 4. 1835}
Remarks: Soldier was at Harrington Conn. Dec. 29. 1785. Anas or Anas Rossiter. He was al. pension on an application executed Sept. 10. 1838 while a resident of Camden N.Y. aged 73 yrs. Children: Lyman, Leland B. and John S.
Very respectfully,

Rose New York 19 th May 1845
Sir
I have had the honor to receive the Pension certificate of Mrs. Asner Boston which allows her a pension of only $30. per annum, - As I am informed her husband rec d a pension of $84. per annum, permit me very respectfully to ask - what service for which he rec d a pension, is it, that the same is not allowed her.
I am, Sir, Very respectfully Your Ovt Servt W. G. Wall
Hon D L Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington D C

House of Representatives January 5 - 1941 -
Sir
In the case of Anna Preston entitled to a pension for nine months as stated in your letter of yesterday I will be obliged to you for the proper certificate
I am very respectfully Yr. obed Servt Geo. L. Floyd
Hon J. L. Parnass Chair of Pensions

Sir
Camden N.J. 10 th June 1849
You are hereby, respectfully requested to furnish W. G. Wade of Rose Weyn in N.J. with a copy of Noah Preston - late my husband - declaration - so far as relates to his Revolutionary Services, which may enable him to investigate my claim to a full pension. The sum that my late husband, rec d , On account of age and loss of memory I am unable to gain - Mr. Wade the particulars necessary,
With Affectionately In stead of the Dear J. H. Munger Witness
I have the honor to be very respectfully Your Obedient Servant - Mrs Amir Preston Mark
Hon J L Edlewoods Comm ee of Pensions Washington D C

House of Reps Dec 28 - 1840
Sir Will you please to inform me whether under the proof furnished in the case of the application of Anna Preston of Onondaga Co N.Y. she is entitled to any pension - though less than she in the first place applied for
very respectfully
Yr Abb Servt Jno. L. Floyd
Hon. J. L. Pomeroy Clerk of Pensions

Noah Preston.
Pension to be payable at Utica N.Y.

War Department Pension Office Dec 6 th 1832.
Sir,
The claim of Peak Preston is admitted, but before a certificate can issue, it will be necessary that the court should appoint a committee, and certify it to this office; or having already appointed one, a certificate of the Clerk under his seal of office, to that effect, should be forwarded.
I am Respectfully Yr. Olt. Servt. J. L. Edwards
Enclosed is the Commission from the Court of Chancery showing the appt of John S. Preston as Committee.
I am very Respectfully Yours at all times B. P. Johnson
B. P. Johnson Esq Rome N.Y.

7159 April 25, 1845.
Miss Weston, March 20/43, N.Y.
Rev. J. L. Edwards Country Pines Washington D. C.

Rose New York April 19 th 1845
Sir
I beg leave to present the enclosed Declaration of Amos Preston, an applicant for a pension, under acts of Congress of 3 rd March 1843 and 19 th June 1844.
I have the honor to be very respectfully, Your Most Ob dt Serv t . W. G. Wade
Hon. J. L. Edwards Compt r of Pens ns Washington D. C.

Nov 19
Ms.
Add proof Ames Preston
Am F. A. Edwards Comm of Pensions Washington

Home NY.
Nov. 15 th 1839.
Hon J. L. Edwards, Sir
I enclose an afft in relation to the service of Noah Preston a Revolutionary Soldier, husband of Anner Preston who is an applicant for a pension under law of 1838. I hope this proof as to service will be satisfactory, and that a certificate will be issued to her.
I am very Respectfully Yours obed Servt
Thos. P. Johnson

Left ass proof Anen Preston
Hon J. L. Edwards Govt. Printing Washington
RECEIVED

Rome N.Y. June 20. 1839
Am J. S. Edwards Sir,
Enclosed is a copy app d of Amer. Puritan pursuant to your letter to me of 20 April 1839. Returns are respectfully requested to the subscribers.
I am Very Resp t Your obedient Servt
Benj. Solomon

John Norton
Oct 1838

Home Puebla, Mx. Apr 2 nd 1888
Hon J. L. Edwards Sir.
Enclosed are the papers of Anner Preston widow of Noah Preston late a Revolutionary Veteran of the United States deceased
Married 29 th December 1785 See Certificate John R. Lawson
The papers in the above are in conformity with the Law I believe in all respects.
Return as most respectfully requested to the Subscriber
I am very respectfully Your most obed Servt
Benj. P. Johnson

Rome N.Y. Sept 12 1832
Hon Lewis Cass, Sir,
Enclosed is the application on behalf of Noah Preston a Revolutionary Soldier who is deprived of his reason. I have prepared the papers so as to show that Mr Preston is nearly deprived of his reason, his reputation in the neighborhood where he lives, and such positive testimony as to his service, as his children have been enabled to obtain. They desire that a Pension Certificate may be issued to John S. Preston one of his sons for the benefit of Noah Preston during his life. The following is an abstract of the proof.
John Wilson proves. That Preston served in Capt Wilson's Co, - 1776 for nine months .
He also recollects that in 1777 Preston was out again at White Plains & served 8 or nine months . This was only eight months.
Also that in 1780 he was at Horse Neck
And served nine months .
2 yrs. 2 mos
John S. Preston proves 8 months - 1772 .
Benoni Johnson proves 9 mos 1780
John Furbish proves 9 mos 1780
Relatives are most respectfully requested to the subscriber Rome, Oneida Co. N.Y.
I am most respectfully Yours obedt Servt
W. P. Johnson

In Chancery Before T. C. 5 th Circuit. In the Matter of Noah Preston, a Lunatic.
Commission to John S. Preston,
By the Court. J. Watson Williams: Clerk

The People of the State of New York, to all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting:
Whereas, by a certain inquisition taken at the town of Camden, in the County of Onondaga, on the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, by virtue of our Commission de somnacio inquirendo in that behalf duly made and issued, to inquire, among other things, whether Noah Preston, of said town of Camden, was as is incapable of conducting his own affairs in consequence of his lunacy, it is, amongst other things, found, that the said Noah Preston, at the time of taking the said inquisition, and for four years previous thereto, is and has been incapable of conducting his own affairs, in consequence of lunacy and unsoundness of mind, as by the said inquisition, remaining of record in our Court of Chancery, may more fully appear; for the care and custody of whom, and for the management of whose estate it belongs to us, in our Court of Chancery, to provide:
And Whereas, sufficient security is given to us on behalf of the said Noah Preston, by John S. Preston of Camden aforesaid, as is customary in such cases:
Now Therefore, Know Ye, that we have given, granted and committed, and by these presents do give, grant and commit unto the said John S. Preston, the care and custody of the person, and the possession, care and management of the estate, as well real as personal of the said Noah Preston, during our pleasure, to be signified in our Court of Chancery. And the said John S. Preston is hereby required, within six months from the date of these presents, to return and file in the Office of the Clerk of our Court of Chancery in the Fifth Circuit, a just and true inventory, under oath, of the whole real and personal estate of the said Noah Preston, stating the income and profits thereof, and the debts, credits and effects of the said Noah Preston so far as the same shall come to the knowledge of the said John S. Preston; and that out of the said estate, or the rents, issues and profits thereof, he provide for the maintenance, sustenance and support of the said Noah Preston and his family; and that annually, if the yearly value

or income of the said estate exceeds five hundred dollars, or once in every two years, if it is a less sum, the said John S. Preston file in the Office of the said Clerk an account, under oath, of the management of his said trust, and of any other property or effects belonging to the said estate, which he shall have discovered after the filing of the said inventory. And the said John S. Preston is further required to abide and obey all and every such order or orders in the premises as may hereafter be made in our said Court of Chancery, and to render a full and just account of the execution of the said trust, and of the estate, property and effects which shall have come to his hands, when and as often as required by our said Court.
Witness, Ruben H. Walworth, Esquire, Chancellor of our said state, at the City of Utica, the sixteenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
J. Stryker, Solicitor.
J. Watson Williams: Clerk

Be it known That on the 6th day of November 1839 personally appeared before me A. H. Hinkley a Justice of the Peace of Camden Onondaga County and State of New York John Wilson and after being duly sworn according to law deposed & said That he was well acquainted with Noah Preston formerly of Hamilton Litchfield County State of Connecticut who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary Army in the Connecticut line That the said Noah Preston was in the Service about Eight Months about the time of the evacuation of New York That he served under Captain Amos Wilson an Uncle of this deponent and that the said Noah Preston was in the same regiment afterwards, and served under Lieutenant Abner Wilson a Brother of this deponent but does not recollect the Name of the Captain That the said Preston was wounded and taken prisoner at White Plains was exchanged and came home to Hamilton where this deponent saw him & his wound and after his wound was healed he went into the Service again Several times cannot recollect the length of time he served That this deponent lived in the same Neighborhood with the said Preston at the time and was knowing to the above facts and further That he is acquainted with Aner Preston who was the wife Now the widow of the said Noah Preston whose Maiden Name was Aner Roffeler That she now resides in Camden Onondaga County State of New York and that this deponent was Seventy Nine years of age last March I here Subscribed this 6th day of November 1839 before me A. H. Hinkley J. P.
John Wilson
I hereby certify That I am acquainted with John Wilson the above deponent and that he is a man of truth and Credibility
A. H. Hinkley J. P.
State of New York County of Onondaga ss.
J. James Dorr, Clerk of the

Said County, certify, that A. H. Nick- -ly was on the 6 th day of November instant a Justice of the Peace of the said County, duly elected & sworn:— that I am well acquaint- -ed with his hand-writing, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office, this 12 th day of November, 1879.—
James Dean Atk. J

Anne Preston app. of John Wilson as a servant of Noah Preston.
Under act 1838.
M c Johnson agent Romney Ms.

State of New York Onidatowny } p John Wilson of Canajoharie State of New York age seventy two years the twenty sixth day of last March, and late a soldier in the Revolutionary War being duly sworn according to law says that he was well acquainted with Noah Preston then residing in Herkinton (Herk Co) County in the State of Connecticut and now residing in Canajoharie in the County of Onondaga State of New York, in the Revolutionary War; And that he well recollects that the said Noah was a private in Captain Amos Wilson's company, that this deponent's brother Homer Wilson was Lieutenant and one Goodwin was Ensign in said company but doth not rec- -lect to what Connecticut Regiment the said company belonged that the said Noah enlisted in the Spring of 1776 and that they marched for New York and was gone this town nine months being the time for which he enlisted - that this deponent was well knowing to the time of his return that this deponent and the said Noah resided in the same town and Parish and were seatmates in the Church which they attended in said Herkinton Connecticut - And that this deponent was knowing to the said Noah Preston afterwards enlisting and going another tour of 8 or 9 months (doth not recollect which) and in the same company with his said Brother Homer Wilson who was again a Lieutenant in this company; but doth not recollect who was the Captain of this company - that they marched from Herkinton for White Plains under the year 1777 and that he returned in the Winter following; And this deponent further says that he recollects that the said Noah Preston performed

other services between the time last stated and the time of his last enlistment when he was taken a prisoner in 1780 at Horse Neck, but that this deponent can not recollect under what officers he performed the said services nor the length of time of each service except the times above stated and the last tour when he was taken a prisoner which was a 9 months tour and was called by us in Narwinton the Horse-Neck tour - this was in 1780 as the deponent believes - that then the said Noah Preston was wounded on the head by a broadsword, and that we heard of it in Narwinton before he came home, and that afterward when he was exchanged and returned home this deponent saw him and that he had been wounded and, to appearance, with a sword - that the last mentioned service was nine months, that this deponent more particularly remembering the terms of service which he has specified on account of having an uncle and a brother in the same company and at the same time and at one or two times a substitute for himself - and this deponent further says that his acquaintance with the said Noah Preston continued after the War and until the present time, that he has always resided in the same town with the said Noah Preston and now resides in the same neighborhood - & that for several years past the mind & faculties of the said Noah Preston have gradually become impaired and as, it thought, from the broadsword cut above alluded to, and that at the present time and for two years past he has not known one person from another nor can he converse at all with any one but walks about like an idiot - & further says not
Sworn & subscribed before me
This 4th September 1832 Jas Southworth J.P.
John Wilson

Home 1881
B. P. Johnson Esq. Rome.
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Hales New York Oneida County ss
Ann Preston of Canaseraga in said County being sworn makes this supplemental affidavit and says, that she was married by the Revd. Judah Chapman at Harrington Conn te  her Ann Preston before me this first day of May 1889. Asahel Wilson; Comr of Deeds
Clerk's office, Oneida County, ss.
I, James Dean, Clerk of the said County, certify, that Asahel Wilson was on the 1 st day of May 1889, a Commissioner of Deeds of the said County, duly commissioned & sworn; and that the signature above written pur- porting to be his is genuine.
In witness whereof I have here- unto set my hand and seal of office this 4 th day of May, 1889.
James Dean, Clerk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed March 3 d 1843 & June 17 th 1844 relating pensions for our great, to such widows as have received pensions, under act of July 9 th 1838.
State of New York
County of Camden } ss On this 26 th day of March 1845, personally appeared before the subscribing Justice of the peace and for the county aforesaid, Anor Preston, a resident of the Town of Camden in said County and State aged forty nine 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 March 3 d 1843 & June 17 th 1844.
That she is the widow of Nathl Preston, who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of eight dollars per annum. That she has been allowed a pension under the act of Congress passed July 9 th 1838. She further declares she is still a widow.
Subscribed and sworn before me This 26 th day of March A D 1845 }
Anor Preston Widow
A. H. Hinkley Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Anor Preston, is a respectable person, and Mass her Mass in consequence of old age A. H. Hinkley Justice of the peace
State of New York
Camden County } ss Before the subscriber personally appeared Anor Preston and made oath in due form of law that Anor Preston above named is the identical person who received a pension, under act of Congress of July 9 th 1838 as the widow of Nathl Preston, and that she is still a widow. Subscribed and sworn before me on this 26 th day of March 1845 }
Anor Preston
A. H. Hinkley Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Anor Preston is a respectable person.
A. H. Hinkley Justice of the Peace
State of New York
Camden County } ss Before the subscriber personally appeared John S Preston and made oath in due form of law that Anor Preston above named is the identical person who received a pension as the widow of Nathl Preston, and that she still remains a widow. Subscribed and sworn before me This 26 th day of March A D 1845 }
John S Preston
A. H. Hinkley Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named John S Preston is a respectable person.
A. H. Hinkley Justice of the Peace

Clerks Office Oneida County
I, Deos DeWolf Clerk of the said County certify, that Ammi H Hinkley Esquire was on the 26 th day of March 1845 a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Oneida, duly elected and qualified to act as such, and that the several signatures, on the opposite side purporting to be those of the said Justice are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County & subscribed my name April 16 th 1845.
Deos DeWolf Clerk In James Edgar D. Clerk
Declaration under Act of 3 rd March 1843 By a Justices
Amos Prescott Oct 14 th 56 th
Att. March 3 rd 1845
4 th June 1844
Adm. 2530 per am
7159
W. G. Wade, Esq. Post, Oneida County New York

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Preston, Otheniel GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7625 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 22, 1790 to Thomas Tillotson, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.