Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,318, for Martin Reese, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Reese, Martin Kelly, Magdalena (Former Widow)
N. 20,318
CONTENTS

Reported
116. New York Albany Magdalena Kelly widow of Martin Reese who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Corp. & private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 83 Dollars 33 Cents
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of June 1848 and sent to
Samuel Jenkins Albany N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 111 Vol. 4
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No 12984
Magdalena Kille
widow of Mathias St. York
7 July 1838
Married 1783
husband died 1793
Died 3 April 1838 buried 7 July 1838
aged 75
buried 7 July 1838
aged 75
buried 7 July 1838

State of New York
Albany Justice's Court ss. On this 28 th day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six, personally appeared before the Justice's Court of the City of Albany (the same being a Court of Record) Magdalena Kelley, a resident of the City of Albany, aged about seventy eight 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 acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, and the 2 nd of August 1842, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War—
That she is the Widow of Martin Reese, who was a private in the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War, and served as such private in the Company commanded by Capt. Wendell in the New York line of the Army—
She further declares that she was married to the said Martin Reese, on the tenth day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three—That her Husband the aforesaid Martin Reese, died, as near as she can recollect, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three—about ten years after their marriage.
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—Viz—at the time above stated—
She further declares that after the death of the Husband aforesaid, she was married to Philip Kelley, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ten—That she does not remember the day nor the month of her marriage to said Philip Kelley—That he, the said Philip Kelley, died on the fourth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty—and that she has ever since and now is a Widow—
She further declares that she was married to the said Martin Reese her first Husband, at the House of the Patroon of Albany, and that the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Westerlo then Pastor of the Reformed Dutch

The descendants of the Dutch, of her acquaintance - She also states that she never learned to write.
Sealed & Subscribed on the day & year first above written, in open Court Witness the seal of the said Court and the signature of the Clerk thereof D. Hott. Clerk
Magdalena her Kelley mark
D. Hott. Clerk

I William Bay of the City of Albany, do hereby certify on oath, that I am one of the Church Masters of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in the said City, and as such Church Master I have the custody of the records of said Church - That it appears by the records of Marriages belonging to the said Church that Martinus Rees was married to Lena Jacobie, on the tenth day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, by the Rev. Mr. Westerlo, then Pastor of the said Church - And that the record of said Marriage is as follows in the following words & figures, Viz. "1783 - Sept. 10 - Martinus Rees & Lena Jacobie" - I further certify, on oath, that the name Martinus in Dutch signifies Martin in English - and that the name Lena is used, as having always understood, among persons of Dutch descent, as an abbreviation of the name Magdalena - I also certify that the date of said record as above given is expressed in full legible figures - The word "has" always understood intimated.
William Bay
I, William Bay above named, do depose and say that I hold the Office of Church Master as above stated - and that the above is a true extract from the records of the said Church, as above subscribed and certified by me -  Given & subscribed this 20 th day of June 1846 before me } William Bay  Emuel Jenkins Com d of Deeds
State of New York } City & County of Albany } ss. Naomi Radliff of the City of Albany, being duly sworn, saith that she is seventy eight years of age & upwards, and has resided in the City of Albany, ever since she was about fourteen years old - That she has known Mrs. Magdalena Kelley about sixty years - That she was then the wife or widow of Martin Reese - this Deponent does not recollect whether at the time the said Magdalena was then called Mrs. Reese - That she afterwards married Philip Kelley, who died about five years ago - and the said Magdalena has ever since remained and

Now is a Widow - This Deposition was learned to write, I have subscribed this 20 th day of June 1846 before me - } Naomi X Radliff. Lem Jenkins Comt. of Deeds mark
I certify that the above Deposition is a credible Witness Lem Jenkins Comt. of Deeds -
State of New York City & County of Albany ss. Jonathan Kidney of the City of Albany, being duly sworn, saith that he is eighty five years old - was born in the City of Albany - He knew Martin Rose shortly after the Revolutionary War - He also knew the Wife of the said Martin - She was generally called Lana - She afterwards He died of a cancer many years ago - His said Widow afterwards married Philip Kelley, who died about five or six years ago - leaving the said Lana his Widow - and she has ever since remained known as a Widow - resides in the City of Albany - This Deposition from infirmity cannot write his name - I have subscribed this 20 th day of June 1846 before me } Jonathan his Kidney Lem Jenkins mark Comt. of Deeds
I certify that the above Deposition is a credible Witness Lem Jenkins Comt. of Deeds
State of New York Albany County ss. I William Mice Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Lemuel Jenkins before whom the foregoing affidavits purport to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the Jurat thereto a Com- missioner of deeds &c and that his signature to the said Jurat is his proper hand writing and signature. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the said County this twen- tieth day of June 1846. William Mice Clerks &c

State of New-York Secretary's Office
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this office that on the 7 th day of January 1777 Martinus Reese enlisted as a soldier in the first New-York Regiment Capt Wendell's company to serve during the war: Deserted July 1777: Joined January 1778: Corporal June 1780: and was mustered as a private at the end of the war.
Arch d Campbell Dep. Sec. of State
Albany June 20. 1846

Magdalena Kelly formerly Widow of Martin Reese -

State of New York } County of Albany } Hannah Orlop of Watervliet in the county and State aforesaid. Aged eighty seven Years and upwards & a pensioner of the United States, who being first duly sworn according to law Deposeth That she is a sister of Martin Reese, deceased, who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, and that deponent was then acquainted with Magdalena Jacobie who became the wife of the said Martin Reese and this deponent was present at their marriage which marriage took place on or about the close of the Revolutionary War.
That the said Martin Reese was a private soldier in said War, was regularly enlisted and served until the end of said War, of which deponent saith she has a perfect recollection and knows that he was in the service as aforesaid. Deponent also saith that the said Martin Reese is deceased, and that the said Magdalena married a man by the name of Phillip Kelly, who, as deponent has been informed and believes is now also deceased and the said Magdalena is the widow of the said Phillip Kelly. Deponent further saith that she has been acquainted with the said Magdalena ever since the time of her marriage to the said Martin Reese. Deponent further saith that the said Martin was afflicted with a cancer, the effect of which was the means of his death.
Subscribed & sworn to before me
Hannah the Orlop mark
This first day of September 1846 the words "was & mind" interlined & the word "also" erased before execution
Matthew Fort Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Hannah Orlop. That she is a person of good moral character and of good mind & memory & I firmly believe her statement is entitled to full faith and credit. I further certify that the reason of her not writing her name is that she never learned to write.
Matthew Fort Justice of the Peace

State of New York } County of Albany } Joseph Hartman of Watervliet in the county and State aforesaid Age fifty eight Years who being first duly sworn according to law deposes. That he has under in the vicinity of whom he now resides from his earliest recollection That he was acquainted with Martin Reese who resides in the same vicinity, and that deponent recollects him from the fact that the said Reese was afflicted with a cancer, at which time deponent has frequently seen him. Deponent further saith that he has always understood I believe and it has been always so understood I believe in the neighborhood that the said Reese was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and further that at the time deponent was so acquainted with the said Reese he was also acquainted with his wife Magdalena, and that they then lived together and were together as husband & wife & that the said Magdalena subsequent to the death of the said Reese became the wife of Philip Kelly.  Subscribed & sworn to before me this first day of September 1846  Joseph Hartman  Matthew Grant Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Hartman above named. That he is a credible & competent witness & his testimony is entitled to full faith & credit  Matthew Grant Justice of the Peace
In Testimony day of September.

deponent has frequently seen him. Deponent further saith that he has always understood & believes and it has been always so understood & believed in the neighbourhood that the said Reen was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and further that at the time deponent was so acquainted with the said Reen he was also acquainted with his wife Magdalena, and that they then lived together and were reputed as husband & wife & that the said Magdalena subsequent to the death of the said Reen became the wife of Philip Kelly.
Subscribed & sworn to before me this first day of September 1846
Joseph Hocknell
Matthew Front Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Hocknell above named, that he is a credible & competent witness & his signature to the said Certificate
State of New-York, CITY AND COUNTY OF ALBANY, CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, WILLIAM MIX, Clerk of the said City and County, do hereby CERTIFY, that Matthew Front whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment  proof , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County afore- said, dwelling in the said County, and duly authorized to take the same: And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice Matthew and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, this seventh day of September 1846.
William Mix Clerk.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20318
Margaret Kelly formerly widow of William Reese both New York
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 293
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V 12984
Magdalena Kelly New York
Lit. to Edmund Jenkins
(August 18 th 1846.
Same Octo 5 th 1846.
Same
Act 7 th July 1838

New York. 8036.
2 leaf
Magdalena Kelly widow of Martin Reese who was a Corp & Private in the Revolution
18389
Repo
Husband died in 1793
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 83 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Decr. 1841, and sent to
General Jenkins Albany N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
and 17 June 1841,
Recorded in Book 1
Vol. 2
Page 78.

Rep.
New York. 10.14.3
Magdalena Kelly, for Widow of Martin Reese who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died in the year 1793 of Albany in the State of N. York who was a Private in the commanded by Captain _____ of the 1 st Reg commanded by _____ in the Reg. line for 10 mo. Capt 111 Privates
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of $3 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Dec. 1845 and sent to Lemuel Jenkins, Albany, N.Y.
Total amount, $416.65
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by L. H. Wood, Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 165

Albany Sept. 14. 1846.
James L. Edwards, Esquire, Comm'r of Pensions,
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 15 th of August last, respecting the claim of Magdalena Kelly, formerly the widow of Martin Reese, I now enclose further evidence identifying her as the widow of said Reese, viz - the affidavits of Derrick Hilton, Hannah Olop & Joseph Hocknell - the claim under the Acts of 7 July 1838, 3 March 1843 & 17 June 1844.
I am Sir,
Very respectfully
Your obed. Servt.
Samuel Jenkins.

Albany June 22 d 1846.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commis r of Pensions,
Sir,
I enclose the declaration of Magdalena Kelley, and other proofs in support of her claim to a pension under the Act of July 7. 1838, for the services of her first Husband, Martin Reese - As the case is a very plain one I require but little time to examine it, I hope to receive an early answer.
I am, Sir,
With great respect
Your obedt Servt
Levi Jenkins

Albany May 10. 1848.
James L. Edwards Esq., Commis n of Pensions,
Sir,
I enclose the declaration of Mr. May- -dalen Kelly, to obtain her pension Cert n under act 2 d Feby. 1848.
Very Respectfully
Your obed t Serv t
Samuel Jenkins.

Albany Nov. 23 d . 1846
James L. Edwards Esq. Com d . of Pensions, Sir,
I enclose certain affidavits, & other proofs, in support of the claim of Mrs Magdalena Kelly (formerly Reavis) to a pension under the acts of 7 July 1838 &c. I have endeavoured to comply with the requisitions contained in your letter of the 5 th of October, though some of them appear to me to be unusual, and difficult if not impossible to be complied with. I enclose also an abstract of the papers herewith sent, with remarks, which I hope & trust will be satisfactory to show in connection with the proofs already on file in your Office, that Mrs Kelly is entitled to the pension she claims.
Hoping for a favourable answer soon,
I am Sir,
With great respect,
Your obed t Serv t
Levi L. Jenkins.

No 129 81 } 9140 Magdalena Kelly } 1297 Minor w of Martha Rose NY
act of July 1838
Adams Express 10mths interest $26.66 148 Int - 46.67  $73.33
Adams acts March 1843 and 17 June 1844 $83.33 per ann.
General Scribner Albany NY

Magdalena Kelly formerly Widow of Martin Reese -
Residuary Legatee appointed to James Don, assignee of Martin Reese, Aug.
1790 -
Residuary Legatee appointed to James Don, assignee of Martin Reese, July 1790

Magdalena Kelly formerly Widow Martin Reese -
Bonds issued for purchase of James Kenny estate of Martin Reese estate 1790 -
Recd. cash from New York 600 acres of land July 1790

State of New York City & County of Albany ss. I, Derrick Hiltner of the Town of Bethlehem in said County, being duly sworn, depose as follows - Viz - I am ninety years old & upwards, and am a Pensioner of the United States - I was born in the City of Albany, & lived there until I was upwards of forty years old, & then removed to Bethlehem, where I have resided ever since - I knew Martin Reese & became acquainted with him soon after he came out of the Army at the end of the Revolutionary War - He then resided in the City of Albany, and he afterwards removed to the Country - He was married when I first became acquainted with him & lived with his wife, whose maiden name was Magdalena Jacobie; her Father's name was Christian Jacobie - I knew them both very well - I knew her before she was married to said Martin Reese - said Martin Reese died many years ago - about ten years after the end of the Revolutionary War - as near as I can recollect, he died in the Country - His Widow the said Magdalena some years after the death of said Reese, married, as I understood & believe, one Philip Kelly, who was a Pastor of the Dutch Church in the City of Albany - I understand that said Kelly died some years ago, and that his Widow the said Magdalena is now living in the City of Albany - of which facts I have no doubt -
The said Martin Reese was reported to have been a soldier in the Army during the Revolutionary War, and I have no doubt he was such soldier - I have heard him often speak of having served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War - He belonged to either the Van Schaick or Gansevoort Regiment - but I do not remember which - Given & subscribed this 8th day of September 1846 before me
D. D. Cole Justice of the Peace - (over)

Albany County,
I certify that I am acquainted with the within deponent, Derrick Hiltow, and that he is a man of respectable standing in society and is a credible witness.
Albany Sept. 8. 1846
A. D. Cole
Justice of the Peace
State of New-York, } ss. CITY AND COUNTY OF ALBANY, CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, WILLIAM MIX, Clerk of the said City and County, do hereby CERTIFY, that John C. Cole Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof of Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof of the said instrument , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, and duly authorized to take the same: And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice  as usual and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof, of Acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, this 11 th day of September 1846.
William Mix - Clerk.

Claim of Magdalena Kelly, (formerly Reese) to a pension under the acts of 7 July 1835 &c
Abstract of papers sent to the Pension Office Nov. 23 d 1846.
1. Certificate of Mr. Doct. Luyckoff to the reputation of Jonathan Kidney, one of the Witnesses. 2. Certificate of Mr. D r Campbell, that Mrs. Kelly is a Member of the Church of which is Pastor, "in good and regular standing". 3. Certificate of Albert Gallup (late Member of Congress) and Philip Phelps (now Deputy Compt r ?) to the reputation of Derick Hilton, one of the Witnesses. 4. Copy Deed dated 2 d Sept r 1783, from Martin Reese to James Lowry, of the City of Albany, of his County lands, to be received from the State. This Deed was acknowledged or proved before Jeremiah Lansing Esq. Master in Chancery, 14 th June 1790, by one of the subscribing Witnesses, and recorded in the Secretary's Office at Albany. 5. Affidavit of Jacob J. Lansing, proving that Jeremiah was a Master in Chancery & always resided in Albany. Note. The fact that the Deed was executed at Albany, corroborates the statement of the Witnesses, Kidney, Hilton & Mrs. Nelson (the sister of Reese) that Reese then resided in Albany. 6. Certificate of the Clerk of Cayuga Co. respecting the above mentioned Deed from Reese to Lowry.
Remarks.
It appears from the above proofs that Reese conveyed away his County land, long before the year 1790, viz. on the 2 d day of September 1783 - which was 8 days before the marriage, which took place Sept. 10, 1783.
Of course this disposes of the objection that, "the transfer of the land could not have been made

without her participation? - But if Rose had conveyed away the land after the marriage, it was not necessary that she should have been a party to the conveyance, as he had a legal right to convey it without her consent, subject only to her claims of Dower, if she survived him. Such is the law of this State on the subject.
J. S. Perkins Agent for Mrs. Kelly

for 75 cents Paid

I take pleasure in certifying that Jonathan Kidney is a member of the christian congregation of which I am preacher: and possesses a character for simplicity, integrity & uprightness surpassed by no man in the community.
Isaac N. Wyckoff. Pastor of the second Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Albany
State of New York } City & County of Albany } ss. Leonard Jenkins of said City, being duly sworn, deposes that the signatures of Rev. Isaac N. Wyckoff, Rev. John V. Campbell, Abner Gallup, & Philip Phelps, subscribing to the annexed certificates, respectively are genuine -
And this Deponent further saith that he has known Jonathan Kidney and David Hilton, upwards of ten years, that they are each men of respectability, and in his opinion and in the opinion of this Deponent, fully entitled to credit as witnesses -
Leon Jenkins.
Sworn & subscribed this 2 d day of November 1846 before me
R. L. Bancroft Comr of Deeds.

Albany, Oct. 8. 1846
I hereby Certify that Magdalene Kelly, widow, is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in this City, in good & regular standing.
G. Sampson,
Pastor of 1 st Church

We Subscribers, residents of the City of Albany, in the State of New York, hereby Certify that they have known Derrick Hilton, of Bethlehem, in the County of Albany, for many years. He is an aged man, and a Pensioner of the United States. He is also a highly respectable Citizen, and has always borne the reputation of being a man of veracity. His statements under oath, are, in our opinion, entitled to full credit. Dated Albany October 10 th 1846.
M ch G. Allen (formerly a Member of Congress) Philip Phelps (Deputy Commissioner)
I believe that Jonathan Kidney & Derrick Hilton are both personally known to the Hon. W m L. Many, Secretary of War. E. Jenkins
State of New-York, CITY AND COUNTY OF ALBANY, CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, WILLIAM MISC, Clerk of the said City and County, do hereby CERTIFY, that R. L. K. Baur off whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, and duly authorized to take the same: And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, this 23 rd day of November 1846.
William Misc Clerk.

Martin Reese } Deed dated September 2 o 1783. to } Consideration "Ten Spanish milled dollars" Anne Lowry } Convey "Six hundred acres of land granted or allowed or to be given granted or allowed to the troops of the said State as a bounty or gratuity for their services" Sealed & delivered in } said Deed signed Martin his Reese L.S. presents of us } mark Matthew Watson In o Watson } Filed Feby 20 1795-
The above entitled Deed was ack d before Jeremiah Lansingh Master in Chy on the 11 th June 1790 by Matthew Watson subscribing witness. - And is Recorded as appear by a certif. in the same) in the Secretarys Office in Book endorsed M. R. page 34.
Fees $9.00
Cayuga County Clerk's Office October 19. 1846-
Dear Sir
Above you have the requested abstract of Deed in this office.
Yours truly
J. P. Arndale Clerk By Marvin
Onondaga County Clerk's Office Syracuse Oct. 19. 1846,
Samuel Jenkins Esq
Dear Sir:
Upon the Rec d of your Letter I made an Examination among the Early Records in this Office, for the Deed in question but did not find it. I then wrote to the Clerk of Cayuga & this Evening Rec d the above answer
Yours, &c
Chas. T. Nichols Clerk By J. Miller, Dept. Clk.

LEWIS J. TILLOTSON Esq Deputy County Clerk Syracuse

To all to whom these presents shall come I Martin Kiese late a soldier in the first New York Regiment in the service of the United States send greeting Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations me hereunto moving but more especially in consideration of the sum of ten Spanish Milled Dollars to me in hand paid by James Lowry of the City and County of Albany Merchant receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have assigned released transferred sold and made over and by these presents do assign release transfer sell and make over unto the said James Lowry his heirs and assigns forever All my right title interest claim property and demand whatever which I ever had now have or may hereafter or can be intitled unto by any ways or means whatsoever of and unto six hundred acres of land granted or allowed or to be given granted and allowed to the troops of the said State as a bounty or gratuity for their services together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging. To have and to hold the said six hundred acres of land with the appurtenances unto the said James Lowry his heirs and assigns forever. And I do hereby nomin- ate and appoint the said James Lowry and Mr. Matthew Watson of Albany Merchant to be my true and lawful attorneys for me and in my name to use and do all and every lawful act matter and thing necessary in and concerning the procuring all and every the things needful in order to vest him the said James Lowry his heirs and assigns with a good sure and perfect title to the said six hundred acres of land with the appurtenances thereunto belonging and whatever my said attor- neys shall lawfully do concerning the premises I shall ratify and confirm. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Second day of September in the year of our Lord one thou- sand Seven hundred and Eighty three 1783. Martin

his mark Reese (L.S.) Sealed and delivered in presence of us, Matthew Watson John Watson. Be it re- membered that on the fourteenth day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety appeared before me Jeremiah Lansing one of the Masters in Chancery for the State of New York & Matthew Watson who being sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God deposeth and saith that he saw Martin Reese sign his name by making his mark and that he sealed and delivered this Instrument for the purposes therein mentioned and that he this deponent together with John Watson signed the same as witnesses and I having examined the same and finding no rasures or interlineations therein do allow the same to be recorded.
Jerh Lansing
The preceding instrument was recorded for James Lowry therein named and is a true copy of the ori- ginal (Part of the name Martin 20 th line written on a ragure) compared therewith this 21 st Augt 1790 by me.
Lewis A. Scott Secretary.
State of New York Secretary's Office
I have compared the preceding with a certain Instrument in writing recorded in this office in book of Deeds N o 23 page 34 and do certify that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Instrument as recorded in said book
Richd Campbell Dep Sec. of State
Albany Oct. 24. 1846

State of New York City & County of Albany }
ss. Jacob Lansing of said City, being duly sworn, saith, that his Father Jeremiah Lansing as this Deponent has always understood & believed, was born in the City of Albany, resided there all his life time - and that he was for many years a Master in Chancery - He died in October 1817 - and this Deponent has no doubt his said Father was the Master in Chancery before whom the above mentioned Deponent acknowledged or private
J. P. Lansing
Sworn to & Subscribed this 2 d day of November 1846 before me Levi Jenkins Com. of Assess
I certify that the above Deponent is a respectable Citizen and a credible Witness - Levi Jenkins Com. of Assess

State of New York City & County of Albany }
ss. Jacob Lansing of said City, being duly sworn, saith, that his Father Samuel Lansing as this Deponent has always understood & believes, was born in the City of Albany, resided there all his life time - and that he was for many years a Master in Chancery - He died in October 1817 - and this Deponent has no doubt his said Father was the Master in Chancery before whom the above mentioned Deed was acknowledged or proved.
J. Lansing
Sworn to & Subscribed this 2 d day of November 1846 before me Samuel Jenkins Comr. of Deeds
State of New-York, } ss. CITY AND COUNTY OF ALBANY, CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, WILLIAM MIX Clerk of the said City and County, do hereby CERTIFY, that Samuel Jenkins whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the County afore- said, dwelling in the said County, and duly authorized to take the same; And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, this 23 d day of November 1846. William Mix Clerk.

admitted,
M. B. ... L. Jenkins Albany N.Y.

State of New York
County of Montgomery ss. On this 25 th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred & forty eight, personally appeared before the subscribing a justice of the Peace in & for the said County of Montgomery, Magdalena Kelly, a resident of the Town of Port Jackson in said County, aged eighty one 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 of the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 d of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is now the Widow of Philip Kelly, and was formerly the Widow of Martin Reese, who was a Captain in the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War, on account of whose services, she was pensioned under the acts of July 1838, 3 d March 1843 & 17 June 1844 - And the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of 17 June 1844, was eighty three dollars, & thirty three cents -
She further declares that she is still a Widow - and that she never learned to write - Subscribed on the day & year { Magdalena X Kelly above written, before me } Mark
Caleb Patterson Justice of the Peace - In presence of Amy Bowditch
I Certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me - Caleb Patterson Justice of the Peace
Attest the Cert te of the official character & signature of the Justice -

State of New York
County of Montgomery ss. On this 25 th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred & forty eight, personally appeared before the subscribing a justice of the Peace in & for the said County of Montgomery, Magdalen Kelly, a resident of the Town of Port Jackson in said County, aged eighty one 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 of the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 d of February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is now the Widow of Philip Kelly, and was formerly the Widow of Martin Reese, who was a Captain in the Army of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, on account of whose services, she was pensioned under the acts of July 1838, 3 d March 1843 & 17 June 1844 - And the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of 17 June 1844, was eighty three dollars, & thirty three cents -
She further declares that she is still a Widow - and that she never learned to write - her Magdalen Kelly Mark
Calvin Patterson Justice of the Peace - In presence of Amy Burdickway
I Certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me - Calvin Patterson Justice of the Peace.
State of New-York, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.
CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Calvin Patterson Esq. whose name is subscribed to the first to the annexed affidavit & Certificate was at the date thereof a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, of said County. And Further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such JUSTICE, and verify before the signature to the said first Certificate is genuine.
544
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, the 5 th day of May 1848
C. Brumley Clerk