Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19884, for Benjamin Mix, Connecticut

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Albany 925
Esther Mix widow of Benjamin Mix
born who was a pensioner under the Act of 18. March 1828 and who died on the 31. Dec r 1834 of Schoenfeld in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company comman by Captain Wooster of the Reg t comman by Col. Webb in the line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per ann m to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19. day of Nov r . 1838 and sent to G. F. Yates Schoenfelda, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep r '38 200 00 Semi-annual allowance ending Feb y '39 40 00 $240 00
{ Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by D. Brown Cler Book A. Vol. 2. Page 89

3046.
New York Roll.
Benjamin Mix 4
Private - Col d Webb Connecticut line - 1777. 3 years.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of April 1818 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of Sept r 1818 and sent to Morris T. Miller Esq r . Judge Ullica N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1818 - 5 Yrs. 4/30 - - - 41-6 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1819 - - - - 48 -
$ 89-6
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Mida C o
Not - sent to Mrs. J. Tracy. Watertown NY - 20 th Oct 1820

Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 wards to 17 April 1839. Agt notified 23 July 1840
1889
March 1. Col. J. B. Mait. history - Prior

Albany 925
Esther Mix widow of Benjamin Mix Loon
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18. March 1828 and who died on the 31. Dec r 1834 of Schenectady in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company by Captain Wooster of the Reg't by Col. Webb in the line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per ann m to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9. day of Nov r . 1838 and sent to G. J. Yates Schenectady, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep r '38 200 00 Semi-annual allowance ending Dec r '39 40 00
$240 00
{ Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 2. Page 89 Cler

Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Wards to 17 April 1839. Agt notified 23 July 1840
ded ded
1889 March 1. Col. J. B. Mix history - Prior

3046.
New York Roll.
Benjamin Mix
4
Private - Col d Webb Connecticut line - 1777. 3 years.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of April 1818 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of Sept r 1818 and sent to Morris T. Miller Esq. Judge Ullica N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 - 5 m s 4/30 - 41-6
Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th March 1819 - - - 48 -
$ 89-6
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Mida C o
Not - sent to Mrs. J. Tracy. Write to her NY - 20 th Oct 1820

Application of 1839 Esther Mire for a Pension under the Act of Congress passed 7: July 1838.
Admitted Private 2 years
Agent. Riley W. Yates. Schenectada N.Y.

Application of 1839 Esther Misp for a Pension under the Act of Congress passed 7: July 1838.
Schuyler Pioneer 2 years
Agent. Giles W. Yates. Schenectada N.Y.

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, ss:
On this Eighteenth day of August 1838 , personally appeared before the undersigned First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Schenectada in said State , Esther Mix a resident of the City of Schenectada in the county of Schenectada aged seventy eight 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 Benjamin Mix who was, as this Deponent is informed and believes to be true, a private in the Company of Captain Wooster , in the Regiment commanded by Col: S. B. Webb for the term of three years from the 7 th day of March 1777 , to the 7 th day of March 1780 , and that he received a pension of eight dollars per month, under the pension law of Congress passed 18 th March 1818 ; and that a statement of his services in the war of the revolution, are set forth in the papers now on file in the war or other proper department in the matter of his application for a pension under said act last named
She further declares, that she was married to said Benjamin Mix , at Kine Partners , Dutchess County in said State by George Meligh Esq. , and that the only person now living who was present at the marriage ceremony, was Michael Meligh Esq.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Benjamin Mix — on the fifteenth — day of February — in the year seventeen hundred and Eighty seven ; that her husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Mix died on the thirty — first — day of December 1834 ; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January , seventeen hundred and ninety-four , vix. at the time above stated; And further that her maiden name was " Palmer ".
+ Esther   Mix mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me the said Judge ; and I certify, that said Esther Mix cannot attend Court by reason of bodily infirmity.
S. W. Jones , First Judge of Schenectady County

The deposition of Michael Truitt of the town of Ulster in the County of Ulster State of New York aged 68 years & upwards who being duly examined testifies and says that he is well acquainted with Estelle the same person herein to be described in the accompanying documents as an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress passed 1 st July 1837 (Defendants acquaintance with said Estelle commenced several years previous to her marriage with Benjamin the mother of the plaintiff's father. Said Estelle was married to said Benjamin the in this (Defendant thinks in the month of February) 1837. This Defendant was present at this marriage of said Benjamin & Estelle which took place at his father's house at the time when deceased. Defendant's father who was then a Justice of the Peace performed the marriage ceremony) to wit at New Paltz Dutchess Co. New York.
Michael Truitt
On this 14 day of August 1838 personally appeared before me the above named Michael Truitt who being first duly sworn declares that the facts set forth in the above deposition by him subscribed are true & correct that he is a credible witness.
Russell Perry J.P.

FAMILY RECORD of DEATHS.
Stephen Olmstead. Father to the Mother of Benjamin Mix. Died in the Autumn of the year 1776 Aged eighty & 80 years - his first Wife who was Merrell Died when my Mother was a small child. They lived & died at Hartford in Connecticut.
Daniel Mix Grandfather to Benjamin Mix. Died in the Spring of the year 1788 Aged ninety odd years - his Wife whose Maiden Name was Avery. Died in the year 1777 they both died at Wallingford in Connecticut.
Damaris Mix Mother to Benjamin Mix whose Maiden Name was Olmstead. Died at Sangersfield June 11 th 1795 Aged about 64 years.
Isaac Mix Father to Benjamin Mix. Died at Sangersfield September 23 rd 1803 Aged almost 78 years. - he was Born Nov 25 1725.
Micah Palmer Father to the Wife of Benjamin Mix. Died at New Paltz Febry 5 th 1804 of a Pleurisy - Aged
Benjamin the 2 nd Son of Benjamin and Esther Mix. was drowned in the Mohawk River just below Viper's Ferry June 26 th 1808 at 5 o'clock A.M.
James Danser their Grandson, died at Clifton Park, Decr. 31 1811, aged 19 th 5 th Months.
Elisabeth Smith, their Grand daughter, died Jan'y. 15 th 1816, at Clifton Park.
Esther Palmer, Mother of Esther Mix whose maiden name was Jacobs, died at Poughkeepsie.
Esther, Wife of James P. Smith, 2 nd daughter of Benjamin & Esther Mix, died at Clifton Park, Feb'y. 8 th 1820, aged 22 yrs. 10 th months - In hope of immortal bliss.
Michael Mix, Son of B. & E. Mix, died at Whiteborough, of a lingering consumption, on Sunday at 5 o'clock P.M. 16 th Sept. 1821. aged 24 yrs. 7 th months & 14 days. He believed that for him to die would be gain.
Rachael Maria Danser, Grand daughter of B. & E. Mix, died at Deerfield, Augt. 17 th 1822, aged 11 th months & 14 days.
Seven Sons of Wm & R. Danser were born and died July 3. 1823.
Benjamin Mix, Son of James & Elisabeth Mix, died in Albany Decr. 11. 1831, aged 10 yrs. 10 th months & 2 days.
Benjamin Mix, the father of the family whose names are on this record died at Schenectady, on the morning of the 31 st December, 1834, aged 80 years and 10 days.

FAMILY RECORD of MARRIAGE, and BIRTHS of CHILDREN.
Benjamin Mix son of Isaac & Damaris Mix Born Dec. 21 st 1754 in the Town of Hartford in Conn. was married to Esther Palmer Born at New Partners Aug. 16. 1760 daughter of Micah & Esther Palmer of Dutchess County of the State of New York on the fifteenth day of February, in the year 1787 The Time of the Births of their Children, and their Names are as follow, viz.
Phebe, their Daughter Born on Friday February 8 th 1788 about 11 o'clock A.M.
Isaac, their Son Born on Friday October 16 th 1789 at brake of Day.
Benjamin & Peter, their twins Born on Saturday April 9 th 1791 at Sunrise.
James, their Son Born on Saturday June 29 th 1793 at Day brake.
Michael, their Son Born on Thursday February 12 th 1795 at Day brake.
Esther, their Daughter Born on Wednesday March 22 nd 1797 about 10 o'clock P.M.
Stephen their Son Born on Friday November the 29 th 1799 between ten and eleven o'clock P.M.
David their 7 th Son Born December 26 th 1808 (Saturday Morning at Day wake)
Phebe Mix was married to William Dancer January 31 st 1807
Benjamin their Son Born on Tuesday December 22 nd 1807. 15 Minutes after 7 o'clock in the evening.
Esther Daughter to Benjamin & Esther Mix was married to James P. Smith. May 14 th 1814 - Both of the above Sisters were married by the Rev. Thomas Romeyn at Unity Village Halfmoon Town.
Elizabeth Ann Smith was Born at Halfmoon August 12 th 1815
Peter Mix was Married to Mary Brown at Johnstown the Rev. D. Hoosac Nov. 1 st 1815
James Mix was married to Elizabeth Visscher at Albany Nov. 21 st 1815 by the Rev. W. Dewitt

James E Van Horn of the City & County of Scho- nectady in the State of New York (being duly sworn and examined) testifies and says, that previous to the decease of Benjamin Mix the same person referred to and described in the accompanying papers, he this Deponent was well acquainted with said Benjamin Mix. This Deponent is also well acquainted with the handwriting of said Benjamin having frequently seen him write (where he then said Benjamin resided in the City of Schenectady. This Deponent further testifies that he has examined the accompa- nying record of births, marriages & burials has been kept by said Benjamin Mix as his own family record, and well believes that said record is of the own hand- writing of said Benjamin. And further this Deponent saith not.
James E Van Horn
On this 20 th day of August 1838 personally ap- peared before me the undersigned James E Van- Horn and made oath in due form of Law that the facts set forth in the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed are true. And so I certify that said James E Van Horn is a credible witness.
Roswell Perry J. D.

State of New York County of Schenectady } ss. Clerk's Office.
I William W. Freeway Deputy Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Samuel W. Jones before whom the preceding declaration of Ethel Mix purports to have been sworn was at the date thereof first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County duly Commissioned & qualified; and I further certify that Russell Perry before whom the accompanying depositions of Michael Triligh and James E. Van Horn purport to have been taken was at the respective dates thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified & I further certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Samuel W. Jones & Russell Perry, have examined their subscriptions to said declaration & depositions with their accompanying certificates, and sincerely believe that said subscriptions are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Official Seal this Eighteenth day of September 1838.
W. W. Freeway Dep. Clk.

Benjamin Shaw
28 Sept 1818
Mar 1819.
June 6
M m G. Tracy
Whitstown Ky

State of New York Onida County ss.
On this 8 th day of September 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a County record for said County, Benjamin Mix aged sixty five years last December, resident in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his own oath declare that he served in the revolutionary War as follows, viz t - six months in Col s Hinmans Regiment capt d Shubal Griswold, company of the Connecticut line in 1775. and three months in Capt d John Watson company in Col s Cocks Regt t of the Connecticut line in December 1776 and the fore part of 1777. - And on the 7 th day of off March 1777 he enlisted under Capt d James Watson in Col s Samuel B. Webb's Regt t and soon after joining said Regiment he was enrolled in Capt d Thomas Worstler company of Grenadiers and served in said Company and Regt t three years, the two last years of which as a noncommissioned Officer, and after being in several skirmishes and Battles in the State of New York and on Rhode Island was in the month of December 1779 with said Regt t lying in Tents in Morristown in New Jersey in a deep snow until the 1 st Regt t built themselves Huts; and on the 7 th day of March 1780 at said Morristown he was honorably discharged from said Regt t of the Connecticut line; and that he has a pension Certificate Dated September 28 th 1818. Numbered 3046. - commencing April 1 st 1818. - And I do 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 as 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 revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th of March

1818. and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or security, 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 the 8 th day of September
"Benj" Mif
1820 before G Bacon Judge of Annoia Common Pleas
Schedule of property belonging to me this 8 th day of September 1820 1 old folio Bible the worse for wear. Scotts family Bible in 6 volumes a gift from my Sons. 1 Jenks devotion. 1 Psalm & Hymn Book. 1 Dwight's Greenfield Hill a poem with a sermon. Walker's Dictionary. 1 Moses American Gazette much worn. Flint's surveying old and worn. part of a case of Mathematical Instruments. 1 Inkstand (earthen). 1 vial of Ink. 1 Penknife. 1 sand box. 1 box wofers. 1 Razor. 1 Shaving box. 1 pair Spectacles. 1 pair ditto for my wife old and broken. 1 Almanack for 1820 Sunday Books left at a Book store for sale worth about fifty Dollars. 1 Desk. 2 old Chests. 2 old hand boxes. 3 Tables. 1 Stand. 6 Chairs (flag bottoms) 4 wooden bottomed chairs. 3 old chairs (post bottoms) 1 old clock (out of repair). 1 looking glass. 1 old carpet. 1 small brass kettle. 1 Iron kettle. 1 small ditto. 1 Iron pot. 1 small ditto. 1 old shovel and Tongs. 1 Iron Stove with Pipe & boiler. 1 old wooden foot stove. 4 old Pails. 2 old tubs. 1 meat tub. 1 Pickle tub. 3 earthen pots. 2 brass candle sticks. 2 old iron ditto. 1 tin tobacco box. 2 broken pipes. 3 Pot hooks. 1 Broom. 1 Mop broom. 1 Garden Hoe. 1 hammer. 6 Knives & forks. 3 Knives without forks. 4 old nutte spoons. 6 silver tea spoons. 6 cups & saucers for tea. 6 ditto for coffee (some of them cracked) 5 cups with handles. 1 ditto without a handle. 1 Muttel Sea pot much worn & bruised. 2 earthen teapots. 6 earthen bowls. 1 1/2 doz. two eggshells platters earthen plates & platter. 2 Creamers. 2 Sugar. 1 tin coffee Pot much worn. 2 glass bottles. 2 earthen jugs. 4 Plough shares (unsaleable) 3 weights each 60 lb 1 ditto 28 lb 1 ditto 14 lb 1 ditto 6 lb 1 ditto 2 lb 1 ditto 1 lb 1 half pound 1 1/4 lb 1 2 lb 1 1 lb 1 1/2 lb 2 old Scales. one half of an old one Horse waggon and harness

has been 8 years in use and often broken and repaired. 2 table cloths. 4 towels. 1 In Andirons. 1 small tea kettles. 2 half pint tumblers. 6 wine glasses. 8 Shups Benj m Mip
My family consists of my wife 60 years of age of a slender constitution often out of health. My Son Stephen Mip aged 20 years last November by whose labour the family has been ma- inly supported of late. — For several years after I was in the service of the United States I kept school for a living. In 1787 I married and went into the mercantile business remained in that business for about 26 years and then had the misfortune to lose my store full of Goods by fire, by which loss I am un- able to pay my debts and now lie at the mercy of my creditors for more than three thousand dollars which I owe them, (beside some small debts which I must pay) I am unable to labour much at farming and am out of any other employ. I have six sons 4 of them of age but all of them as much as they can do to provide for themselves and families; and one daughter my eldest child her husband is a house carpenter, they have five children which they support by their labour. My youngest son who was 18 years of age last December is serving as an apprentice to the Tailor's trade in Utica sworn to the 8 th day of September Benj m Mip 1820 before
Ez Bacon Judge of Onicida Com Pleas
State of New York
Onicida Com Pleas
A Court of recds by Statute
} of the term of September
1820
The whole of the proceedings were had in open Court in the opinion of this Court. The total amount in value of the property exhibited in the above schedule is one hundred & sixty dollars —

I, Francis A. Bloodgood, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Onondaga, do here by certify, that the foregoing Oath and the schedule thereunto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court. 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 aforesaid schedule is one hundred and sixty dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eighth day September, 1820.
Francis A. Bloodgood Clerk
Benjamin Shaw
28 Sept 1815
Mar 1819.
for the
Mr. G. Tracy
Archibald T. Smith

17 Morris J. Miller, Esq.; Judge, Attica, Oneida County, New-York.
Benjamin Mix, Corp. Connecticut line, Revolutionary Claim.
found on the rolls of Col. Samuel B. Webb's reg. t as a corporal.
For testimony relative to the applicants' reduced circumstances - See endorsement in the case of Niel Bostwick.
Poor

State of New-York, ONEIDA COUNTY, ss.
I MORRIS S. MILLER , First Judge of the county of Oneida, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named Benjamin Mix — did serve in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, on the Continental Establishment, for the term of nine months or longer, as stated in the declaration hereto annexed. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the Act of 18th March, 1818. Dated this 14. day of May 1818. I am satisfied, that by reason of his reduced Circumstances, he is in need of assistance from his Country for support. M. S. Miller First Judge of Oneida.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, CLERK'S OFFICE OF ONEIDA COUNTY,
I do certify that the above signature, and the signatures to the certificates of the affidavits hereto annexed, are in the proper hand writing of Morris S. Miller , the First Judge of the county of Oneida. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of this Court. Dated the 15 th — of May 1818.
James A. Woodgood

From Casualty Book
Enlisted March 7 - 3 yrs - Capt Mountain - promoted Corporal June 1, 1978 during March 7, 1980

State of New York Oneida County }/s.
Benjamin Mix being duly sworn says, that he is a Resident of the County of Oneida & State of New York - that he is sixty years old and upwards - that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his Country for support; that he served in the War of the Revolution for the term of three years - that he enlisted in 1777 in Watson's Company Webb's Regt. in the Connecticut line: that he was soon after transferred to Wooster's Company in which he served till in the year 1780. when he was honorably discharged - And that he never had any pension allowed him by the laws of the United States. - That his discharge is lost by time and accident.
Sworn 1. Apr. 1818 }
Before me . - }
H. S. Miller
First Judge of Oneida.

State of New York Oneida County. } ss
Bildad Merrill, being sworn saith that he knows the within named Benjamin Mix, and believes him to be a man of truth and veracity: And that he this deponent believes the matters set forth in the within affidavit of Benjamin Mix to be true. —
Sworn this 1. Ap. 1818. } ss
Before me. — } ss
H. S. Miller
First Judge of Oneida.
Bildad Merrill

Rev. War Section.
January 21, 1918.
Rev. C. H. Mix, c/o Mr. Charles Nutt, 7 Monroe Avenue, Worcester, Mass.
Sir:
In response to your letter without date, received the 17 th instant, you are advised that it appears in the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Benjamin Mix, W. File No.19884, that soldier enlisted in 1775, in Captain Shubael Griswold's company, Colonel Hinman's Regiment, Connecticut Troops and served six months.
In December, 1776, he enlisted in Captain John Watson's company, Colonel Cook's Regiment and served three months, and on March 7, 1777, enlisted under Captain James Watson in Colonel Samuel B. Webb's Regiment, and soon after joining said Regiment was enrolled in Captain Thomas Wooster's company of Grenadiers and served three years, two years of which as a non-commissioned officer. He was in several battles in New York and Rhode Island, the names of which are not stated, and was discharged March 7, 1780, at Morristown.

He was allowed pension on an application executed May 15, 1818, while a resident of Oneida County, New York. He died December 31, 1834, at Schenectady, New York, and his widow Esther was allowed pension on an application executed August 18, 1838, while a resident of Schenectady, New York. She died April 17, 1839.
Family Data.
I. Daniel Mix born-- , died Spring 1780, aged about ninety years, at Wallingford, Connecticut; married --- Avery born ---, died in 1777, at Wallingford, Connecticut.
Their son,
II. Isaac Mix born November 25, 1725, died September 28, 1803, at Sangerfield; married --- Damaris Olmstead daughter of Stephen and ---( Merrell) Olmstead.
Their son,
III. Benjamin Mix born December 21, 1754, at Hartford, Connecticut, died December 31, 1834; married February 15, 1787 1781, Esther Palmer born August 16, 1760, died April 17, 1839, daughter of Micah and Esther (Jacokes) Palmer.
Children:
1. Phebe born February 8, 1788, married January 31, 1807, William Danser.
Their children.
Benjamin Mix born December 22, 1807.
James died December 31, 1811 aged 1 year 5½ months.
Rachel Maria died August 17, 1822, at Deerfield , aged 11 months 14 days.
Twin sons born and died July 3, 1823.

2. Isaac born October 16, 1789. 3. Benjamin " April 9, 1791, drowned June 26, 1808 in Mohawk river. 4. Peter " April 9, 1791, married November 1, 1815, at Johnstown, Mary Brown. 5. James " June 29, 1793, married November 21, 1815, at Albany, Elizabeth Visscher. Their son Benjamin died December 11, 1831 aged 10 years 10 months 2 days. 6. Michael " February 12, 1795, died September 16, 1821 at Whitesborough. 7. Esther " March 22, 1797 1797 married May 14, 1814 at White Clifton Park. James P. Smith died Feb 6, 1820 at Clifton Park. Their daughter Elizabeth Ann born August 12, 1815 died January 15, 1816 at Clifton Park. 8. Stephen " November 29, 1799. 9. David " December 26, 1801.
*****
Stephen Olmstead born ---died at Hartford, Connecticut, Autumn 1776 aged about 80 years. married 1st --- Merrell,
Their daughter Damaris born --- d. at Sangerfield June 11, 1795, aged about 64 years. married --- Isaac Mix II.
*****
Micah Palmer born--- died at Nine Partners, February 5, 1804. married --- Esther Jacokes born --- died at Rensselaerville in 1819(?)
Their daughter Esther born August 16, 1760, married Benjamin Mix III.
*****
Very respectfully,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 18 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The Chld n of Esther Mix, dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March to the 17 th April 1839. the day of her death.
Respectfully yours,
Alston B. Passmore Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

  Peter  n  §  April 9 1791  m d Nov 1 1815 at Johns town    James  n   June 29 1793  m d Nov 21 1815 to Elizabeth Vischer at Albany    Michael  n   Feby 12 1795  died at Whiteboro of consumption Sept 16 1821    Esther  n   March 22 1797  m d May 14 1814 to James J Smith    Stephen  n   Nov 29 1799  Elizabeth Ann Smith born at Half moon Aug 12 1815    David  n   Dec 26 1801     Benjamin  n   Dec 22 1807     All of Ag d were born at Half moon
Stephen Olmstead father of the mother of Benjamin. He died in the autumn of

Benjamin Mix -
In April 1818 he was residing in Oneida County N.Y. and a letter is on file with his signature dated Whitesboro Oneida County N.Y. Oct 5, 1820 -
He stated in Sept 1820 that he was 65 years old last December, and for several years after the war he kept school for a living and in 1787 he was married, then going into the mercantile business, in which he continued 26 years, then had the misfortune, to have his store full of goods destroyed by fire, which left him 3000 dolls in debt - In 1820 his family consisted of his wife (Esther) aged 60 years & his son Stephen aged 20 years last November, by whose labor the family of late has been supported - He had 6 sons, 4 of them of age & his oldest child daughter is married to a house Carpenter with 5 children & his youngest son 18 years last December is an apprentice to a tailor in Utica.
He served 6 months in 1775 under Capt Shubal Griswold & Colo Hinman's Conn Regt, then 3 months from Dec 1776 with Capt John Watson in Colo Cook's regiment, without specifying the place where he enlisted, or the locality of his service.
In March 1777 he enlisted for 3 years under Capt James Watson in Colo S B Webb's Pen n regt & from & after joining said regiment he was enrolled in Capt Thomas Wooster company of Grenadiers. He was promoted (June 1, 1778) to Corporal & discharged in March 1780 at Morristown N.J.
(There are but very few scattering gulls prior to Jan'y 1, 1777 on file in this Bureau & those thereafter of the Continental line are incomplete in which the names of Capt. John or James Watson do not appear & if no mistake in the Christian name, both may have been Captains in the State troops or Militia -)
On the one roll for Feby 1777 is on file for that year, reported by Capt Watson.)
Benj m Mix stated that he "was in several Skirmishes & Battles in the the state of N.Y. and Rhode Island & in Dec 1779 his Regt was in tents in a deep Snow in Morristown N.J. until they could build huts (The winter of 1779-80 was unusually severe from the great depth Snow fall & intense cold)
In a schedule of household property he mentions Wallen Dictionary, Morse American Gazetteer much worn, Flint's Surveying, old & worn, part of case of Mathematical Instruments.
Married at Nine Partners, Dutchess Co. N.Y. Feby 15, 1787 to Esther Palmer at her father's house. She died Dec 31, 1834 aged 47. He died April 17, 1839 widowed living Aug 1838 in Schoenfeldt N.Y. aged 78 years old.

Benjamin, Son of Isaac & Deborah Mix born Dec 21. 1754 in Hartford Conn Esther his wife born at New Paltz N.Y. Aug 16. 1760 daughter of Micah & Esther Palmer Mar Feb 15 1787 to Benjamin Mix
James Dancer died at Clifton Park Dec 31 1816 aged 77 1/2 months
Benjamin Mix Dancer their son born Dec 22 1807
Phoebe born Feb 3. 1788 Mar Jan'y 31. 1807 to Mr Dancer at Half moon town
Isaac " Oct 16 1789
Benjamin " drowned in Mohawk river just below Ulster Ferry June 26 1808
Peter " April 9 1791 m Nov 2 1815 at Johnstown
James " June 29. 1793 m Nov 21 1815 to Elizabeth Vischer at Albany
Michael " Feb 12. 1795 died at New Paltz Nov 16 1821
Esther " March 22 1797 m May 14. 1814 to James I Smith
Stephen " Nov 29. 1799 m Elizabeth Ann Smith at Half moon Aug 18 1815
David " Dec 26. 1801
James I Smith Elizabeth Ann Smith Agnes Smith Mary Smith Sarah Smith Rachel Smith Deborah Smith Esther Smith Phoebe Smith David Smith Michael Smith James Smith Peter Smith Benjamin Smith
Stephen Olstead father of the mother of Benjamin Mix died in the autumn of 1776 aged 80 & odd years - his first wife died when Benjamin's mother was a small child They lived & died at Hartford Conn
David the Grandfather of Benjamin died in the Spring of 1780 aged 90 odd years & his wife whose maiden's name was Deborah died in 1777, both at Wallingford Conn
There is a published history of Wallingford by Doct Davis in Yale College Library
Deborah Mix mother of Benjamin was a Olmsted died at Sangerfield June 11. 1795 aged 64 years
Isaac Mix Father to Benjamin died at Sangerfield Sept 23 1803 aged almost 78 years - he was born Nov 25 1725
Micah Palmer father to wife of Benjamin died Feb 5. 1804 of Pleurisy
Elizabeth Smith daughter died at Clifton Park Jan'y 15. 1816
Esther Palmer (mother of Esther (Palmer) Mix) whose maiden name was Jacobs died at Poughkeepsie
Esther (Mix) Smith died at Clifton Park Feb 6. 1820 aged 62 years & 10 1/2 months is hope of immortal life
Rachel Maria Dancer daughter died at Deerfield Aug 17. 1822
Devin son of Mr & Mrs Dancer born & died July 3 1823
Benjamin son of James & Elizabeth Mix died in Albany Dec 11. 1831 aged 10 yrs 10 m 2 days

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Post Office, New York, N.Y. Fifth Division, Money Order Department,
Feb 25 1889
Dear General
I do not know how to excuse myself for being such a laggard, but you know when a man has been trained in journalism he is apt to be when not asleep in quest of information. I wrote as you said to Genl Black, letter was returned to me endorsed in blue pencil "mercent" with a blank affidavit. It was duly certified & immediately returned about ten days since which time I have heard nothing, can it be fixed by the 14th of March I wonder?
(Now on other little matter. My Great Grandfather Capt Benjamin Nix "fit" in the Revolution. in the Connecticut Regt of which Genl Andy Webb (Prov Genl New York City) grandfather was Colonel. He was blind for a number of years before his death, dying at Schenectady in 1834, eighty years of age he was a pensioner. Grandfather was almost blind, my only surviving Uncle Pierre Nix is now stone blind at the old homestead . col'd & miss killed at Petersburg June 15, 1864, and my father died under 40 There is three generations. Now here I am realizing under 40

The fact such afflictions are hereditary, and if you know how I can get the facts regarding the Revolutionary ancestors will you kindly give me the tip.
Now my Mother's Great Grandfather, for whom I was named, Col James Barrett, commanded the first regiment in the first fight at Lexington Mass in 1776. The tea I believe was a Pensioner Mr dear General just tell me who to write to.
We are going to do big things here April 29. 30 & May 1 st . & Should you come on we would certainly have to entertain just a wee bit. Is Mary Beaumont in Washington & what are her boys doing? Do you ever see John Randolph.?
Yours very truly & fraternally J. B. Mann
Genl. M. Dickerson Rearr. Bureau

FREE.
John C. Calhoun Esq m
Secretary of War
Washington.
For W. C. Calhoun Esq m Hon

Whitestown (Oneida County N.Y.) Oct. 5 th 1820.
Sir,
Suffer me to solicit your attention a few moments to my Schedule (sent you by Mr. Wm. G. Tracy) which contains a number of Articles quite small but which I thought your directions required me to enumerate. — the whole supposed to be worth $160 but will not fetch near that in Cash — Since the 2 nd Sept r last I have sold my Sheep to pay a debt I owed and must sell more property to pay some small debts I owe — not to mention large ones. It was not money that induced me to go into the service of my Country, and of the pay I got a dollar would not pay for a meal of Victuals part of the time while I was in the service — Money was so depreciated. — I and my Wife are old and infirm and cannot labour much and our Children are poor and have as much as they can do to provide for themselves and families. — A misfortune by fire has reduced me to poverty. — Pity the sorrows of a poor old Man
Benj n M i x
John C. Calhoun Esq r Secretary at War
ndur
5 Dec

Schenectady Sept. 20: 1858
Sir
The declaration of Esther Mix widow of Benjamin Mix, does not contain the particulars of his service, for the reason that these particulars are believed to be clearly proved by record or documentary evidence on file in your office, and which was confirmed doubtless when he applied for a pension in his own behalf. I trust the other testimony accompanying this claim will be satisfactory
Very respectfully
Yours at Servt
Giles H. Hales

Charles Nutt 7 Monroe Ave. Worcester, Mass. GENEALOGIST
Rev See
Member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society; the American Historical Asso- ciation; the Worcester Society of Antiquity
Dept. of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:
May I have an abstract of the application for pension of Benjamin Mix, who served in the Revolution, from New Hartford, Conn. and late in life lived in Oneida County, N. Y. for Rev. C. H. Mix of this city. Very truly yours, Jan. 15, 1916.
C Charles Nutt

1916 Jan 21 Hist. Soc. Res. C. H. Milt. V.I.M.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19884
Esther Mice
Wid of
Benjamin Mice
Am Rev War
Act: July 7 th /38
Index:—Vol. M , Page 52
[Arrangement of 1870.]