Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 22,000, for Simeon Reno, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Reno, Simeon Hall, Dorcus Former widow
R. 22,000 B.L.Wt. 50896-160-55
CONTENTS
Name also appears as Runno, Renno, Runnow, Runnow, and Reynow.

No 14592
Dacas Hall, family room of Simeon Reno.
N.Y.
Act 7 Aug 1838.
let 22 May 1852
Hon. T. Jenkins H of Reps

State of New York        2 City and County of Albany S. p.:
On this twenty-fourth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty two, before me Albert D. Robinson, Judge of Albany County Court (the same being a Court of Record) personally appeared Dorcas Hall, a resident of the said City of Albany, aged Eighty-two 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 provisions made by the acts of Congress, passed July 7. 1838. and 23 d of August 1842, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. — — — —
That she was formerly the Widow of Simeon Rens, who was a private and Sergeant in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, and served as such in the Militia and Lines of the State of New York. — — — —
She further declares that she was married to the said Simeon Rens, on the twenty-second day of April in the year seventeen hundred and eighty-five, that her husband, the aforesaid Simeon Rens, died on the fourteenth day of April in the year eighteen hundred and fourteen, leaving her his Widow, that she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place prior to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz, at the time above stated. —
She further declares that after the death of her husband, above named, she was married to John Hall, on the ninth day of June in the year eighteen hundred and sixteen, that he died on the twenty-fourth day of October in the year eighteen hundred and twenty-four, leaving her his Widow, and that she has ever since continued and now is a Widow. — — — — —

She further declares that her name previous to her first marriage was Dorens Brockway. That she was married to said Simeon Reno, at the residence of her Father Nathaniel Brockway in the town of Gaver in the County of Dutchess and State of New York, and that the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Waldron a Baptist Minister, who is now dead. That she has no record of the date of her said Marriage, and does not know of the existence of any record of the same.
She further Declares that she was married to her second Husband, the said John Hall, in the town of Chatham in the County of Columbia and State of New York and that the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr Van Buren of Nassau Village in the County of Rensselaer a Dutch Reformed Minister, who is also now dead. and that she has no record of the date of her said Second marriage, and does not know of the existence of any record of the same.
She further Declares that the surname of her first Husband Simeon Reno, was written and spelled by himself "Runno", but it was written and spelled in various ways by other persons, viz. Reno, Rennow, Renno, and Runnow, as appears by several receipts and other papers now in her possession, (Some of which are hereto annexed,) which belong to her said Husband, and that his name was generally pronounced as if spelled Runnow; and that some time prior to his death he commenced spelling, and continued to spell his name "Reno", which mode of spelling his name was adopted and has since that time been used by his family.
All which will more fully appear by ref=

Evidence to the proof hereto annexed, Sworn and subscribed by the said Dorcus Hall, (by making her mark, she being too infirm to write her name, on the day and year first above written before me,
her Dorcus H Hall, mark.
A. D. Robinson Albany County Judge
I certify that the above Declarant, Dorcus Hall being too old and infirm to attend Court, the above Declaration was sworn to and subscribed by her, before me, at her residence in the City of Albany, State of New York, this 24 th day of January A.D. 1852.
The words "who is also now dead, on the second page interlined before being sworn to.
Albert D. Robinson Albany County Judge
A. D. Robinson.

State of New York. }
City and County of Albany: ss: Maria Smith of said City being duly sworn says that she has heard read and knows the contents of the annexed Declaration of Dorcas Hall, That deponent is now sixty-five years of age and upwards, That she is a Daughter of said Dorcas. That said Dorcas now resides with deponent in the City of Albany, That deponent resided with her parents said Simeon Reno & Dorcas his wife till she deponent was nineteen years of age, at which time deponent was married and left her Father's house, That deponent has frequently previous to, and since her said marriage, heard her Father said Simeon Reno, say that he was engaged in the Military Service in the American Army during the Revolutionary War as a Soldier and as an officer, and that he said Simeon Reno was twenty-eight years of age at the time he married said Dorcas, _____ Deponent further says that said Simeon her Father and said Dorcas his wife, deponents Mother, lived together as Husband and Wife from the time of deponents first recollection till the death of her said Father, which took place in the year 1814, as stated in said Declaration of said Dorcas, That her mother the said Dorcas afterwards in the in the year 1816. married John Hall, who died in the year 1824, leaving her his Widow, and that she said Dorcas, has ever since continued to be and now is a Widow, _____ Deponent further says that Simeon Reno her Father formerly spelled and wrote his name "Simeon Runno," but that some time prior to his death he commenced spelling and writing his surname "Reno," and always thereafter continued to spell and write his name "Simeon Reno," and that deponents Father's family at the same time deponents Father commenced spelling and writing his surname "Reno," adopted the same mode of spelling and writing their surname.

and have ever since continued so to do, unsworn Sworn to and subscribed before } Maria Smith me at the City of Albany aforesaid this 24 th day of January A.D. 1852.
Albert D. Robinson Albany County Judge.
I certify that the above Deponent is personally known to me and is a credible witness.
A. D. Robinson Albany Co. Judge

State of New York. } City & County of Albany } p:
Rensselaer Reno of said City being duly sworn says that he has read and knows the contents of the annexed Declaration of Dorcas Hall, and the annexed affidavit of Maria Smith, That said Dorcas is the Mother, and said Maria a Sister of deponent, That Simeon Reno, in said Declaration of said Dorcas and in said affidavit of said Maria named, was the Father of deponent, That deponent is now forty-seven years of age and up- wards, That said Simeon Reno died at Schoharie in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, on the fourteenth day of April in the year Eighteen hundred and fourteen, That deponents said Mother, married John Hall, as stated in her said Declaration, on the ninth day of June Eighteen hundred and sixteen, That said John Hall, died as stated in said Declaration, on the twentyfourth day of October Eighteen hundred and twenty-four, That deponent remembers that his older Brothers, spelled and wrote their Surnames Rearno, when deponent was between eight & ten years of age, at which time deponent was attending School with his said Brothers - That shortly after that time deponents Father commenced spelling his surname Reno, and continued so to do to the time of his death, That at the time deponents Father commenced spelling his surname Reno, the family of deponents Father, com =

=Menced and Always Continued to, and now do spell their surname Reno,- That deponent has frequently heard his Father say that he was a Soldier and Officer in the American Army, in the Revolutionary war, and that he was taken prisoner by the Indians while so in said Army -
Sworn and Subscribed before me } at said City of Albany this 29 th day } Rensselaer Reno of January A.D. 1852 Albert D. Robinson Albany County Judge
I certify that the above Deponent is personally known to me and is a cred'ble m't
State of New-York, CITY AND COUNTY OF ALBANY, CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, Robert S. Gay Clerk of the City and County, do hereby CERTIFY that Albert D. Robinson whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instru- ment in writing and endorsed thereon, was, at the time of taking such proof or ac- knowledgment, a Judge of the Albany County County 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 handwriting of the said Albert D. Robinson and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledg- ment is genuine, and that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged ac- cording to the laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official Seal, this 29 day of January - 1852 W. S. Gay CLERK.

=Menced and always continued to, and now do spell their surname Reno. That deponent has frequently heard his Father say that he was a Soldier and Officer in the American Army, in the Revolutionary war, and that he was taken prisoner by the Indians while so in said Army -
Sworn and Subscribed before me at said City of Albany this 29 th day of January A.D. 1852
Kensselaer Reno
Albert D. Robinson Albany County Judge
I certify that the above Deponent is personally known to me and is a credible witness -
A.D. Robinson Albany County Judge
CITY AND
County the handw. and verily be. ment is genuine, cording to the laws of
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my ha day of January - 1852

Declaration of Dorcas Hall formerly Widow of Simeon Reno

• Simeon Reno. married to Dorcas Brockway
• April 22 nd 1786 married by Elder-
Waldo A. R. Robinson Albany, W. Ind.
Mira Smith Deborah his Reed mark

Revolutionary Pension Claim of Darius Hall Widow and of Simon Penn Martha Smith & B Deborah Reed Safford - 1835
B No 2

State of New York City & County of Albany } ss On this 17 th day of January A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before Me the County Judge within and for the County & State aforesaid Maria Smith aged 67 years a resident of the City of Albany in the State of New York. Who being duly sworn according to Law depose and says that she is the daughter of Simson Reno and Darcas (now the widow of John Hall decd) and the grand daughter of Nathaniel Brockway decd and she further says that the old Bible which belonged to Nathaniel Brockway and was his family Bible and is the same as described in My affidavit made on the 23 rd day of November 1854. Marked B and is now on file at the Pension office as I am informed with the papers of the claim of Darcas Hall. and which is referred to as a part of this statement and I further say that the annexed paper is a part of the Family Record of My Grand Father Nathaniel Brockway and is taken from the old Bible which belonged to him and is signed by Me in the presence of the Judge. and in the presence of Deborah Reed who is the same person whose affidavit is with mine. and is referred to as a part of this. and that the Bible. I have known for more than fifty years past & it is the same one which the part of the Record signed by Me is taken from and that I believe it to be in Nathaniel Brockway's My Grand Father's hand writing as follows: Simson Reno Married to Darcas Brock- way April 22 nd 1786. Married by Elder Waldo
This Record was not lost well
Sworn and subscribed before me this 17 th day of January A.D. 1855. A.D. Robinson Albany Co. Judge
XXXXX Maria Smith In the name of the Lord Amen

State of New York - City & County of Albany } ss on this 17 th day of January, A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five - personally appeared before me the County Judge within and for the County and State aforesaid Deborah Reed aged 67 years a resident of the City of Albany in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to Law depose & say that she is the same person who's affidavit was taken on the 23 rd day of November 1854 and is on file with the papers on file at the Pension office at Washington in the claim of Darcas Hall Widow of Simon Reno Decd. a Soldier of the Revolutionary War and that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Blockway for over fifty years & his family and his daughter Mrs Darcas Hall and the Widow of Simon Reno Decd and I further say the Bible which the part of the Record anxt to the affidavit of Maria Smith is taken from the old Bible of Nathaniel Blockway and that I have known the said Bible as long as I can remember and to the present day having the most of my time lived near the family and the part signed by Maria Smith & Myself is taken from said Bible and as stated by the said Maria Smith & as theretofore stated by me is the copy - of said Record of the Marriage of Simon Reno & Darcas Blockway and that the said Darcas Widow of John Hall is now living & resides with her daughter Mrs Maria Smith in this City of Albany State of New - York -
Deborah x Reed Mark
Sworn and subscribed before me Jan'y. 17, 1855. after having been first carefully read over by me to her -
A. D. Robinson Albany Co. Judge

State of New York City County of Albany ss: I hereby certify that Maria Smith and Deborah Read to me known to be respectable and entitled to credit. & that they reside in the said City & County of Albany and I believe them to be of the ages specified in their depositions and that the annexed Record, was taken in my presence, from an old Bible, printed in 1795, and by them then stated to be the Bible of Nathaniel Brockway, de- ceased - A.D. Robinson Albany Co. Judge
Rev. Ebenezer Doolittle 100 State Street Albany N.Y. 1855
Deborah Read
State of New York, } ss. City and County of Albany, Clerk's Office,  I, Robert Harper, Clerk of the said City and County, do hereby CERTIFY that A.D. Robinson , 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, the County Judge 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 A.D. Robinson and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York.  In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this 18 day of Jan'y 1855  R Harper Clerk.

154.980 act mar 3/58
Ad 21/56.
End P
Darius Hall wife Simon Reno decd.
See rejected pension No 22.000-
Private 50.
Copies sent to Comm. Pensions P. R. S. S. May 15/58
Rev. Wm. Pensioner Ad. 160 acs Dec 20/56 (Dodge)
Wm S. Dickson New Scotland N. York.
Vol No = 44

214.950
Application of Darius Hall the Widow of Simon Dene a Soldier of the Rev War for Bounty Land and additional pay for a Pension
W. 11. Dec 1838
This evidence has been refuted upon by the Govt for various & is now to be enveloped for Bounty Land
W. Col Co. D
Leon S. Dickson New Scotland N.Y.
new

State of New York } ss. On this 14 th day of July A D 1856 County of Rensselaer } Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Garret Miller aged 52 years a resident of the County of Rensselaer and Town of Schodac who being duly sworn Depose and says that he lived within an 8 th of a Mile of Simeon Reno and Darius his Wife and that they lived together as Man & Wife and never heard it questioned by their acquaintances, and have heard persons say that Simeon Reno was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and that his Widow Darius Hall who has made her Mark to the and Declaration for Bounty Land is the same person that lived with Simeon Reno as his Wife until his Death in 1814. and that the said Darius Hall now the Widow of John Hall resides within half a Mile of My residence, and that I was well acquainted with Simeon Reno and Darius as long as I can remember and till his death and with his Widow to the present time and that she is not able to take care of herself and cannot walk and the said Darius has sustained a highly respectable character among her acquaintances and in the community where she has resided. I have made this affidavit at her request and that I have no interest in her application for Bounty Land or a Pension Garret Miller
Sworn and subscribed before me this 14 th day of July 1856
Wm Hubbell Justice of the Peace
I certify that I know Garret Miller to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing
STATE OF NEW YORK, RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
AMBROSE H. SHELDON, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and whose name is thereto subscribed, was, at the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this 14 day of July A. D., 1856
A. H. Sheldon Clerk.

State of New York } ss. On this 14 th day of July A D 1856 County of Rensselaer } Personally Appeared before Me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Garret Miller aged 52 Years a Resident of the County of Rensselaer and Town of Schodac Who being duly sworn Depose and Says that he lived within an 8 th of a Mile of Simeon Reno and Darius his Wife and That they lived together as Man & Wife and never heard it questioned by their acquaintances and have heard persons say that Simeon Reno was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and that his Widow Darius Hall who has made her Mark to the any Declaration for Bounty Land is the same person that lived with Simeon Reno as his Wife untill his Death in 1814. and that the said Darius Hall now the Widow of John Hall resides within half a Mile of My Residence and that I was well acquainted with Simeon Reno and Darius as long as I can remember and till his death and with his Widow to the present time and that she is not able to take care of herself and cannot walk and the said Darius has sustained a highly respectable Character among her acquaintances and in the community where she has resided I have made this affidavit at her request and that I have no interest in her application for Bounty Land or a Pension Garret Miller
Sworn and subscribed before me this 14 th day of July 1856
Wm Hubbell Justice of the Peace
I certify that I know said Garret Miller forty years past and that he is a highly respectable person and entitled to full credit
Wm Hubbell Justice of the Peace

State of New York } ss On this 14 th day of July A.D. 1856 County of Rensselaer } personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the County, and State aforesaid Jesse Brockway aged 68 years a resident of the County of Rensselaer in the Town of Schodac in the State of New York who being being duly sworn according to Law Depose and say that he is the Brother of Darius Hall and that he has known from his earliest recollection Simeon Reno and that he has heard people say he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and that Simeon Reno died in April 1814 and that his Wife Darius Reno Administered upon the Estate of Simeon Reno as his Widow and received her third part of her husband's property and settled & sold the property he Simeon Reno dis- seized of as his Widow and that they lived together as Man and Wife and that they were reputed so to be and that the fact of their having been married was never called in question by their acquaintances and I further say that in June 1816 Darius Reno married John Hall and that he John Hall died in October 1823 or about that time and that she is a Widow and that the said Darius Hall who made her Mark to the annexed Declaration for Bounty Land and is the same person she represents her self to be and I have no interest in her application and have made this Affidavit at her request - Jesse Brockway
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 14 th of July 1856.
The Honorable Justice of the Peace
I Certify that I know Jesse Brockway For more than forty years and that he is a credible person and is able to to full Credit -
The Honorable Justice of the Peace

State of New York County of Rensselaer } ss
On this 14 th day of July A.D. 1856 Personally appeared before Me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Darcus Hall aged 86 years late a resident of the City & County of Albany and now of the Town of Schodac County of Rensselaer and State of New York since the last of January 1856. Who being duly sworn according to Law. Declares that she is the Widow of Simeon Reno Deceased who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution. and that he served in several campaigns and was taken prisoner and taken to Quebec in the later part of the Revolutionary War. I can not now state the Company or Regiments or the Officer under whom he served in said War of the Revolution with Great Britain. for the proof and papers on file at the Pension Office with her Declaration for a pension as the Widow of Simeon Reno. which papers will fully show all the facts as to the services and the marriage with Simeon Reno which entitles her to the provisions of the 8 th Section of an act in addition to certain acts granting Bounty Lands. Approved March 3. 1855. and the act of the 14 th May 1856. That she was Married to Simeon Reno on the 22 nd day of April 1786. by Elder Waldo and that her Maiden Name was Darcus. Blockway that Simeon Reno. died the 14 th of April 1814. and that she Married John Hall in the Month of June 1816 and that John Hall Died on the 24 th of October 1823. but cannot state the correct day. & year from her recollection but that she is now and has been a Widow since the death of John Hall. and she also refers this application to her papers on file for a pension as additional proof. to her claim to be put on the Pension Roll of the United States. and those on file at the Pension Office as a part of this Application for Bounty Land for which she makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the acts of March 3 rd 1855 & the 14 th of May 1856 never having received nor applied for Bounty Land thereunder or any other Act of Congress. And she hereby requests the Commission of Pensions that her Bounty Land Warrant when issued and her Certificate to be put on the Pension Roll to her Attorney Thomas Markin of the City of Albany who is duly appointed by her as such and to receive the same for her. She further states that she has been deprived of the use of her hip & knee joints for six years past so that she cannot walk or get about to help herself but has to depend on others to help her

to geather with her advanced age, incapacitate her totally from doing any thing for her self.
his Darcus Hall Mark
Affidavit of Two Witnesses.
Personally Come Jesse Brockway and Garret Miller
Residents of the County of Rensselaer Town of Schodac in the State aforesaid who Upon oath declare that they are persona- lly well acquainted with Mrs Darcus Hall. The Widow of Simeon Reno, who was said to be a Solder in the Revolutionary War, and saw her make her mark to the foregoing declaration that they knew her to be the identical person therein represented, and that she is now a Widow
Jesse Brockway Garret Miller
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons. That the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and is still a Widow and that I have no distrust in this Claim.
Wm Hubbell Justice of the Peace

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section Simeon Reno-R.22000 EEL
November 8, 1930
Miss Eva A. Thomas 80 Hawley Street Binghamton, New York
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the records of this bureau that Simeon Reno (the name also appears as Runno, Renno, Rennow, Runnow and Reynow) enlisted and served as a private and sergeant in the New York Troops, a part of the time in Captain Downs' Company; he was in the battles of Bunker Hill, Monmouth and several others, names of these battles not given, was taken prisoner by the Indians, carried to Quebec and held for one year. No definite dates of his service are given.
The soldier married April 22, 1786, Hannah Brockway. They were married at the home of her father, Nathaniel Brockway, in Dover, Dutchess County, New York. He was aged twenty-eight years at the time of his marriage and she was born August 25, 1769. Nathaniel Brockway died in September, 1839.
Simeon Reno died April 14, 1814 or 1815, at Schoharie, Rensselaer County, New York, where he had lived for many years. His widow, Hannah, married June 9, 1816, in Chatham, Columbia County, New York, John Hall. Several dates appear in the claim as the date of his death, namely October 24, 1823, 1824, 1829 and 1831.
In 1852, Hannah Hall was residing in Albany, New York.
She was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction for the service rendered by her first husband, Simeon Reno, on her application executed July 14, 1856, at which time she was residing in Schoharie, New York.

Rev. Adm. Navy Section Navy Dept., Washington D. C.
Albany, N. Y. 1870
She was deceased in 1862, exact date of her death not given.
When the soldier died, he left eight children: in 1854, seven were living, five sons and two daughters; the only names given are Stephen Reno, aged fifty-six in 1850, and residing in Malta, Saratoga County, New York; Rensselaer Reno, aged forty-seven years in 1852, and residing in Albany, New York; Maria Smith, widow of Morris Smith, aged sixty-five years in 1852, and residing in Albany, New York, said to be the oldest child; and N. Reno, in 1856, residing in Schoharie, New York, his age not given.
See other records of the above
Very truly yours
M. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section Simeon Reno- R.22000 REL
October 28, 1930
Conklin Mann 18 East 48th Street New York, New York
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the records of this bureau that Simeon Reno (the name also appears as Runno, Renno, Rennow, Runnow and Reynow) enlisted and served as a private and sergeant in the New York Troops, a part of the time in Captain Downs' Company; he was in the battles of Bunker Hill, Monmouth and several others, names not given, was taken prisoner by the Indians, carried to Quebec, and held for one year. No definite dates of his service are given.
I used this date of marriage as it was the one from the Family Bible The soldier married April 22, 1786, Hannah Brockway. They were married at the home of her father, Nathaniel Brockway, in Dover, Dutchess County, New York. He was aged twenty-eight years at the time of his marriage and she was born August 25, 1769. Nathaniel Brockway died in September, 1839.
Simeon Reno died April 14, 1814 or 1815, at Schoharie, Rensselaer County, New York, where he had lived for many years. His widow, Hannah, married June 9, 1816, in Chatham, Columbia County, New York, John Hall. Several dates appear in the claim as the date of his death, namely October 24, 1823, 1824, 1829 and 1831.
In 1852, Hannah Hall was residing in Albany, New York.
She was allowed bounty land in full satisfaction for the service rendered by her first husband, Simeon Reno, on her application executed July 14, 1856, at which time she was residing in Schoharie, New York.

She was deceased in 1862, exact date of her death not given.
When the soldier died, he left eight children; in 1854, seven children were living, five sons and two daughters. The only names given are Stephen Reno, aged fifty-six in 1850, and residing in Malta, Saratoga County, New York; Rensselaer Reno, aged forty-seven years in 1852, and residing in Albany, New York; Maria Smith, widow of Morris Smith, aged sixty-five years, in 1852, and living in Albany, New York, said to be the oldest child; and N. Reno, in 1856, residing in Schodack, New York.
For other records of the above named Simeon Reno, it is suggested that you apply to the Director, New York State Library, at Albany, New York, and to the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. _____, 188
Sir,
In reply to your request for the return of the family Bible which you allege was forwarded some years since in support of the claim to a pension made by Doreas Hall formerly widow of Simeon Reno, who served in the war of the Revolution I have to state that a protracted examination has been made without finding a trace of it - She made her application in 1852, & in 1857 or 8 her atty Thomas Slacken filed her petition in Congress for a special act for her relief - It is probable that the Bible was forwarded here about that time but whether to this office or brought by her attorney who was was in this City at that time, does not satisfactorily appear - If it ever reached by this office, Mr Slacken probably withdrew it to exhibit the family record to the Com t & thereafter he may have retained it

50.896.
Pension reg. files 22.000
160 acres.

14,592 Dorcas Hall formerly widow of Simeon Rena N York.
Hon T. Jenkins May 22 1852- Same Sep 8 1852- Same 5 Jan 1853- L Jenkins 25 May 1853- Hon P Rowe 6 Sep 1854- Same 20 Sep 1854- Thos Mackin Nov 27 1854- Same Jan 26 1855- S could not find VB Gavan U S D A May 4 1855- Same March 24 1856- T Mackin April 24 1856- Same Oct 7 1856- Hon D. Dickson Feb 16 1855 Thos Mackin April 4 1855 Hon Geo. W. Jones, enclosing papers May 10 1858
July 7 1838-

No 4592
Dumas Hall,
for madam &
Simson Reno,
New York
Lt. H. S. Jenkins, May 22/52
same, Sept 8/52
" 5 Jan 53
Lt. L. Jenkins, May 25/53
Hon. P. Rowe 6 Sept 1854.
Hon. P. Rowe 20 Sept 1854.
July 1. 1858.

2541. 850 Albany July 25 th 1856
Dear Sir. I hope you will excuse me for troubling you again as I have not heard from you since then and now wish to know if you have received the papers of Darius Hall for Bounty Land & a pension and if you have seen Samuel Colbourn on how he returned to Washington and what is or can be done in his case I can if it is wanted send such other documents on affidavits as to the character & standing of those who have made upon oath what they know of the persons that are now on file at the Pension office I now have the full and complete in your ability & willingness to do all that can be done to give success to her claim If you can spare the time let me know what is done or can be done you will place me under such obligations of gratitude that I am never likely and will say I never as in my power to shall not be forgotten by me & will do all I can to repay at least your kind words for your health & prosperity through life I am most respectfully Yours Thomas M'Kachin Rev. S. D. Wilson

P.S. are you acquainted with Michael Archer late Sheriff of this County -

14,592
Dorcas Hall, former widow of Simeon Row
NY.
Hon T Jenkins May 22 1855
" " " Sep 8 1852 (Kirt)
" " " Jny 5 1853 (Colo)
L Jenkins May 25 1855 (Niles)
Hon P Rowe 6 Sep 1834 (Rhet)
" " " 20 " "
Thos. Mackin Nov 27 "
" " Jany 25 1855
Lt. J. B. Garin N.Y. Dec
May 4 to L. C. and Apr 20
Jul 7 1838

(Free) Bounty Land & Pension papers.
Boynston
1855
Hon. Samuel Dickson M.C. of N.Y. who will please to deliver the within papers to the Hon. J. Minot Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

254.950.

by Genl. Washburn.
The original papers cannot be sent as the War Dept has been issued a copy of that portion of the evidence put on the record of the envelope can be sent.
Washington
Peninsular
Whiting
J. G.
May 15/58 Copies Sent

" I certify that Simeon Runnow is mustered to serve until January 1 st 1783, for Zephaniah Darling class in Capt Late Ward Company in Colonel Fields Regiment in Dutchess County this first day of May 1782.
G t Livingston Capt m "
State of New York Comptrollers Office Albany November 26 th 1851
I certify the above to be a true copy of an original Certificate, now on file in this office.
A.W. Lee Exam g . Clerk
H.C. Fuller Comptroller

M
(3-223.)
Rev
No. 22.000
, Ex'r. REJECTED
OLD WAR INVALID.
Doreas Hall of N.Y. formerly P. Ordoro of Sumner Reno Sergt Vri - N.Y. troops
Service:
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
1887 July 26 L.G. Reno - that the family bible cannot be found Prior
County Land, act, 1855 - 160 no 50.896
1930 - Oct 28 - Hist. to Leontina Mann. EEL
1930 - Nov. 8 - Hist. to Miss Eva A Thomas EEL

Final Success
Dear Sir
I placed upon the Com. of Pensioners papers for Domas Hall an officer out for a Pension. This was done at the request of L. Jenkins Esq. of Albany. I am now desired by him to request you to at- tend to the Com in behalf of the applicant. Please do so & inform me L. Jenkins of the result. your obedient workman Timothy Jenkins 22. Feb. 53

Albany Sept. 2 nd 1854
Friend Sir. I have been appointed with full power the Attorney of Darius Hall , the Widow of Simeon Reno a Revolutionary Soldier Reno was born July 7 th 175 and was married to Darius Brockway in April 1785, and he died in 1815. his Widow Manda Hall and he died in 1830 leaving his Widow Darius the Widow of S. Reno and has been a Widow to this time. Some time since she appointed Messrs Jenkins & Gibbs her attorneys and has now revoked all former powers given by her. I now request that the papers & documents on file in her case be examined and if any proof is wanting to substantiate her claim, to let me know. What has been done and what further is to be done please to send to the Hon. Peter Rowe, H. C. who is at this place & if I am

in the City he will send to Me as I leave directions with him when I am absent. Your attention to this at your earliest conveni- will Mark of Oblige Your very humble Servt
Also of Thomas Cross if you have information when he was last paid as an officer of the War of 1812 he lost his arm. he was last paid at Boston Mass he has not been heard of by his family for a hard 4 years and that he was died I want to be assured before to them to know what & when he did die it must be on the Pension books and if dead also — I am Very
Respectfully your obedt humble Servant Thomas Machin
Rev. S. P. Waldo Census of Boston

Hon S P Waldo. Sir I hope you will forward me the Land warrants for Lieut Herman J Ehle & Henry Garlotts which have been delayed for some time and as the present has been so well letter when an officer & soldier is discharged for sickness & ill health. and that they are entitled to the full term of service to which they was ordered or volunteered and as there can not be any doubts as to them from all the proof you will much oblige me by letting me know if any thing more is wanting I am Most Respectfully your very humble Servt
Thomas Mackin Albany for H J Ehle H Garlotts Albany Nov 23 rd 54

Albany Nov. 23 rd = 54
Hon. S. P. Waldo.
Sir. Inclosed is the affidavits of Sarah Robison Hannah Smith Stephen Reno and Sebrab Reed to the proof of the Marriage of Simeon Reno to Sarah Brockway now the Widow Hall and that Simeon Reno was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution your State when I filed her power of attorney which was acknowledged before Judge Robison and the County Clerks Certificate to the same which will be sufficient to the additional proof If not you will please to return them — also that the Marriage was not proved when she was Married I am informed that was all that is required to place her Sarah Hall on the Pension Roll under the act of July 1836. I hope you will have the politeness & goodness to let me know the result of her claim. I am Very Respectful
Your obedient Servant
Thomas Mackin.
Attorney for Sarah Hall

Albany April 23 rd 55
Hon. L.P. Waldo. Dear Sir: I agreeable to your letter of February last sent you the Bible of Darius Hall the late Widow of Simon Renne se and have not heard from you since on the subject I should be pleased to hear from you as soon as your convenience will permit, if any difficulty now exists in her case you will much oblige me in so doing — I am Most Respectfully your Very humble Servt Thos. Mackin Attorney for D. Hall Widow of S. Renne se

Albany Jan y 18 th 58
Hon. S. P. Waldo ~
Sir In closed is the Record of the Marriage of Simon Reno to Darcas now the Widow of John Hall of this City which your Sail would be sufficient - with the proof on file in the Pension Office and is apart of the affidavits of Maria Smith & Deborah Reed and which was sent with that of Hannah Robison to Dept. Pens - I hope you will make this a Special Case as it has been of long Standing and as the was all that was wanting to allow him $23.33 - per year - My Friend & son visited to you and saw you Very humble Servt Thomas Martin agent of James Hall - - midland
Newbury Clinton

Albany April 10 th = 56
Dear Sir I wish you to have the goodness to inform me whether you will allow the claim of Darcus Hall Widow of Lincoln Reno S d a Soldier in the Republican War. who has applied to be put on the Pension Roll of the U.S. I now in behalf of the poor old & Very infirm and who has not the use of her limbs and can not walk. nor has not for some years past as I have been informed. and if any person has any claim she is one of them I therefore hope you will examining all the papers in her case & grant to her the small pension she is entitled to by the Laws. I have made several requests in her behalf & I hope you will grant it to her. I am Most Respectfully Yours obediently &c.
Hon J. Minto Commissioner
Thomas Mackin Attorney for Darcus Hall Widow of Lincoln Reno

P.S. please to let me know what objections if any now exist in her case—

Albany September 29 th 57
Dear Sir when I was at your office in 1854, and in examining the papers on file in the Pension office in the claim of Darius Hall Widow of Simon Reno a privet in the War of the Revolution you stated to me that there was proof sufficient to intitle his Widow to a pension and over six Months Service by S. Reno and all that was wanting was the proof of how Marriage began 1799.. from all the affidavits and of Stephen Brockway who was present & saw them Married and the additional proof by which she got 160. bounty Land under the last act of Congress 1850. I now most respectfully ask for a certified copy of all the papers on file in relation to the application of Darius Hall Widow of Simon Reno Decd

I have not had any answer to My Request since I received the bounty Land Warrant through the Hon. Dr. DePeyster M.C. from the County of Albany - nor seen him since his return from Washington -
I have appointed Amos W. May Jr Esq. as My substitute by virtue of the power of attorney executed by Darius Hall of the City of Albany State of New York to Me as his attorney to examine all the papers in the Claim of Darius Hall Wreland of Seneca Reno De. for a Pension
Thomas Machin
Samuel Cole Esq.                      attorney for Darius. Chief Clerk in the                      -Hall- Pension office
Your kind attention to this Request will Much oblige you Very Humble Servant T. Machin

O. W. & N. B. MAY 3 1897 RECEIVED

BL 50896
Coopers town March 31 st 1887
To Commission of Pensions
Dear Sir a Member of Year since My Grand Mother who was obliged from some reason to send the old family Bible to Washington to prove a pension claim of My Grandfather Simeon Pease the Bible was not returned could You inform me if the Bible is in existence in Your Department the records would be of great value to me at this time My Grand Mothers 2 d Husband's name was Hall her name was Darcus Hall & My Grandfather Simeon Pease was a Revolutionary Soldier she received a Land warrant I believe
L. G. Pease Coopers town Otsego Co NY

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CONKLIN MANN, INC.
ADVERTISING
18 EAST 48TH STREET • NEW YORK
Oct 16, 1930.
Chief of Records Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you tell me if there is any pension data on file for Simeon Reno .
A soldier listed in the Second New York Regiment (Line) in the Revolution. His name appears as a private in "New York in the Revolution."
Will you also tell me where else he might be on record in Washington or Albany.
Sincerely Yours Conklin Mann

80 Hawley St., Binghamton, N.Y., Nov. 3, 1930.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,- In reply to your letter asking for first name of Revolutionary soldier I would say that it was Simeon or Simon RUNO . The last name in our family has been variously spelled, either as RENO or RUNO. I also find RANO and REGNAW. He enlisted from New York state. I am sorry to give you so much trouble but shall greatly appreciate your help.
Very truly, (Miss) Eva A. Thomas.

State of New York
County of Rensselaer } ss:
On this 14 th day of July A D 1856 personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the County & State aforesaid Gerrit Miller aged 52 years a resident of the County of Rensselaer and Town of Schoharie, who being duly sworn depose and says, that he lived within an 8 th of a mile of Simon Reno, and Darcus, his wife and that they lived together as man and wife and never heard it-ques- tioned by their acquaintances and have heard persons say that Simon Reno was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and that his widow Darcus Hall who has made her mark to the annexed Declaration for bounty land is the same person that lived with Simon Reno as his wife until his death in 1814, and that the said Darcus Hall, now the widow of John Hall, resides within half a mile of my residence, and that I was well ac- -quainted with Simon Reno and Darcus as long as I can remember and until his death and with his widow to the present time and that she is not able to take care of herself and cannot walk, and the said Darcus has sustained a highly respectable character among her acquaintances and in the community where she has resided. I have made this affidavit at her request

and that I have no interest in her applic- -cation for bounty land - or a Pension
Signed
Gerrit W. Welles
[Dad's Authentication]
Attn: copy
Mr. & Mrs. Welles
Comm. of Pensions
May 18th 1888

Comt. of Parsons } To Hon: J. Jenkins }
dated May 11. 1852.
Dorcas Hall.

Pension Office
May 11 th 1852.
Sir,
I have the honor to return herewith the letter of Mr. L Jenkins, and to inform you that the claim of Dorcas Hall will be taken up and acted on as soon as reached, which will no doubt be in a few days, as we are only about three months behind, in the Revolutionary business.
I have the honor to be Very respt ly .
Your Oat St
J. Heath Commissioner
Hon ble F. Jenkins. H. of Rep s
The above is the claim referred to in the annexed letter J. Jenkins

Albany Jan'y. 31. 1852.
Hon: T. Jenkins,
My dear Sir,
It is the liberty to trouble you with another Pension claim, that of Dora Hall, formerly the widow of Simon Penn, I enclose her Declaration & other papers in support of her claim -
It will not require your attention at present, any further than to send the papers to the Com't of Pensions - It appears to me to be a valid claim, but it may require your personal examination, if objection should be made by the Com't of Pensions -
A friend of mine wishes very much to get a printed Copy of the President's annual Message & the accompanying Reports &c. If you have a set to spare you will do him a favor by sending him one - His name is Thomas H. Gible - a lawyer in this City -
Very Resp't & Truly Yours Jenkins.
I need not say anything about the family - as Flora & Anna will keep Mrs. J. advised on that subject.

Albany January 7. 1853.
Hon. Timothy Jenkins, My dear Sir,
Yesterday I received a letter addressed to you on the 5 th inst. by the Com te of Pensions, respecting the claims of Elizabeth Evans, and Dorcas Hall -
In regard to the claim of Mrs Hall, the Com te remarks, that "No additional evidence appears to have been filed since my report to you on the 8 th Sept. last" -
As I have never seen that letter, you will do me a favor by asking the Com te to furnish a copy, & by sending it to me -
I see a Bill has just passed the Senate, granting pensions to Revolutionary Father Widows, after considerable discussion in that Body.
Will you do me the favor to send me a copy of it?
Very Respectfully Yours of Dut y Timothy Jenkins.
Hon. J. C. H. Smith Sir
Will you furnish me with a copy of the above mentioned letter of 8. Sept & oblige your aff ct Serv t Timothy Jenkins

Certified Copy to Genl. Dearborn's letter dated July 27. 1803.

War Department July 27 th 1803
Sir.
Your favor of the 18 th Inst t has been duly received. All returns of the New York line made subsequent to the year 1781, and some of those made previous to that period, were consumed with the War Office in November 1800.
It will therefore be impossible to make an accurate return of the Officers and Soldiers who served in the line aforesaid. A list can be furnished you of all the Officers who were entitled to Military Bounty land from the United States and of all the Non-commissioned Officers & privates who have received land of the above description.
Such Officers only were entitled to land from the United States as served to the end of the War or were discharged by a resolution of Congress, which did not bar their claim to land: and such Non-commissioned Officers and privates only as enlisted for and served during the War. — — —
(Over)

If you are of opinion that copies of the above description will answer, you can be furnished therewith -
I am very respectfully Your Hum l Serv t H. Dearborn
Thomas Tillotson Esq. Secretary of the State of New York Albany. N.Y.
Secretary of States Office Albany May 26 th . 1852
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original now on file at this office. Arch d Campbell Dep Sec of State

o Many September 14 th 54
Sir Your letter to the Hon ble Peter Rowe of the 6 th was handed to me in which you say that in order to have the papers copyed a power of Attorney must be filed appointing me here agent In closed is the power of Attorney from Marcus Hall the late Widow of Seneca Rens. S d a Soldier of The Revolution I now Most Respectfully request that you will send to the Hon ble Peter Rowe a copy of the Papers and Declaration of the Widow. -Hall. at your earliest convenience and you will confer a great favor in a poor Widow of 85 Years - also what is wanting in her case to entitle her to be placed on the Pension Roll. I am very Respec- tfully Your Very humble & Obedient Servant
Thomas Mackin

I also wish to know what is the progress and if you have the Application for Bounty Lands of Lieut Norman J Ehle of Company A Sergeant Henry Garlough — Lieut Col W. H. M. Wells — which I have sent and had them all to death as they were committed by the same proof — I wish you to advise the Hon. Peter Bone if you send him the Warrant In the case of the Widow Mary & Friend M c Michael for Bounty Lands I shall appeal to His Excellency the President on the point that when ever an officer or soldier is one in the service of the United States he is intitled to his pay till discharged or deserts or by Court Marshal which is the Law of the U.S. from the time he entered —

I had believed that there would not have been doubt as to how been so well settled by those heretofore and I hope you will grant them these Lands without any further delay which is so justly there due from statement of rule and the Orders & Proof with the whole proceedings. My Company of Artillery was not discharged and was as much and as any in the army & I hope you will take the whole papers and grant the Warrants - Yours very Respectfully Thomas Mackin
To J. P. Waldo

A.
State of New York Rensselaer County ss:
On this 25 th day of October A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty four, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Hannah Robinson aged Seventy eight on the 9 th day of February 1854 a resident of the village of Castleton in the County of Rensselaer who being duly sworn according to Law doth upon her oath depose & says that she was well acquaint- ed with Simeon Reno who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War in 1783 and that she has often heard her father was in the same Company commanded by Capt. Downs with Simeon Reno and that her father Stephen Wilcox was enlisted as a Soldier and died

with the small Pox, while in the Army and that when she was ten years old and in her seventh year and in the Spring of 1786 Simon Reno was married to Darcus Brockway, and that she was well acquainted, with them till the death of Simon Reno, who died in 1814 or 1815 and left his widow Darcus who married John Hall who died in 1829 or 1830 and that his widow now lives in the City of Albany and the same Darcus who was the wife of Simon Reno who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and that she has frequently heard Simon Reno say that he was taken prisoner while in the Army by the Indians and was in several Battles (Monmouth) and that Major Moby supplied the troops with water through that hot day, and that

and that he served in most of the war and that he suffered much in the hard winter with cold and hunger and that she lived in Dutchess County till she was about 19 years old and then in Rensselaer County and lived near Simon Reno and that after he died his widow some time after went to Albany City and has resided there the most of the time which is about eight miles from me, that Simon Reno was fifty six years of age when he died and left eight or children and I am now living five sons & two daughters which was the children of Simon now the widow Hull; Polly Smith the wife of Morris Smith is 67 years of age and now resides in the City of Albany which is the oldest child of Simon Reno &

Discusses now the widow Hall, and that they lived together as man and wife till the death of Simon Reno who was said to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war and that she has heard a number of persons say that he Simon Reno had been a soldier during the war of the Revolution and was at Bunker Hill Battle and in most of the other Battles.
Sign d  for Hannah X Robinson (Mark)
Sworn to & subscribed to before me the day & year above written Lawrence C. Hogaboom Justice of the Peace
This may certify that I read the foregoing affidavit to Mrs. Hannah Robinson and who said the same was true. And I also certify that I have known the said Hannah Robinson for forty years & upwards and that she bears a good reputation and is entitled to full credit. Lawrence C. Hogaboom Custleton Oct 25-1854. J.P.

B. State of New York } City & County of Albany } ss:
On this 23 rd day of November A.D. One Thousand eight hundred & fifty four personally appeared before me County Judge within and for the County & State aforesaid Maria Smith aged 67 years now a resident of the City of Albany who being duly sworn according to Law doth upon her oath Depose & say that she is the daughter of Simon Reno & Darcus now the Widow of John Hall Dec d and that her Father Simon Reno Dec d . I have heard him and others say that he was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and while in the Army he was taken prisoner by the Indians on the Northern Frontier of this State and that he was at the Battle of Brandywine Hill, Monmouth & several other Battles and that he enlisted three times

During the war and that he was called a Soldier of the war of the Revolution when he resided by those that knew him from his earliest recollection and I further say that the old Bible which was my Grand Fathers Nathaniel Brockway and presented by him to his daughter and that my Mother Darcus (now the Widow Hall) was (born August 25 th 1769) and also recorded in his hand writing in said Bible in the words & figures. To wit: [ Simon Reno married to Darcus Brock way April 22 nd 1786 married by Elder Waldo ] which is a true Copy of the record of my Fathers & Mothers Marriage in the Bible which I knew was my

Grand Father Nathaniel Brockway and that he died in September 1839 My Father Simon Reno died April 14 th 1815, and that my Step Father John Hall died October 24 th 1831, and that my Mother Darcus Hall is a widow and has been since the death of John Hall and that my Mother the widow of Simons Reno was married to John Hall in June 1816 and that my mother the widow of John Hall, D re resides with me in the City of Albany And I further say that I am commonly called Nelly but write my name

Maria and that I have known Deborah (Kelly now the widow) Reed as long as I can remember and that we went to School together and that she is the same person whos affidavit is herewith enclosed and further sayeth not
Sworn to and Subscribed Maria Smith before me this day and year above written { SIGNED }
* Deed having been read over to
A. D. Robinson
Albany County Judge

C.
State of New York                      § 55: City & County of Albany            §
In this 23 d day of November A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty personally appeared before me County Judge within and for the County of State of New York Stephen Reno aged 56 years late a resident of the Schoharie & now of Middle Saratoga Co Rensselaer County, who being duly sworn according to Law doth upon his oath depose & say that he is the son of Simeon Reno & Darcus his wife, now the widow of John Hall Esq. that my father Simeon Reno who was said to have been a Soldier in the War of the Revolution died in April 1815. My Mother the widow of Simeon Reno

was married to John Hall in June 1816 and in John Hall died on the 24 th of October 1831 at my house and that his widow my Mother now resides with my Sister Maria Smith in the City of Albany and that she is a widow and has been since the death of John Hall and that I lived with my Grand Father Nathaniel Brockway one year & 8 months when I was 18 years old, and that the old Bible of which is recorded my Father & Mother marry which is a true copy in the Affidavit of Maria Smith in the words of figures and is in the old Bible and in the hand

writing of my Grand father Nathaniel Brockway and I have often heard my Father Simeon Rees say that he was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution & that he was taken prisoner by the Indians while in the Army or the Northern part of this State and that he had enlisted three times and that he was at the Battle of Bunker hill & Monmouth Battle and others battles and that he has heard other say that his father was a Soldier in the Revolution and that Ducas Hall is the widow of Simeon Rees, Dec d , and that he was well acquainted with Hannah Robinson & Deborah Reed and that they was

was well acquainted with his Father & Mother Grand Father Nathaniel Brockway and that they lived in the same neighborhood and that my Father Simon Pease and Darcus my Mother lived together as husband & wife until his death in 1815
Stephen Pease Signed
A. D. Robinson Albany Co. N.Y.
Certificate of Birth Robinson

State of New York } ss: City & County of Albany
On this 23 rd day of November A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before me County Judge within and for the County & State aforesaid Deborah Reed age 67 years a resident of the City of Albany who being duly sworn accor- -ding to Law doth upon her oath Depose & say that she was born in Dutchess County and when she was seven years old her Father removed to the Town of Shodack Rensselaer County and resided near Watervliet Brookway the Father of Darcus Reno the wife of Simeon Reno, Esq., and was well acquainted with Maria Smith the daughter of Simeon

Reno & Darcus and has been since she was 8 years old to the present time and that she has often heard her father Shubel Kelly (who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution who died in 1829) who said he was with Simeon Reno in the Continental Army and that they lived near together in Rensselaer County and that she has heard several others say that Simeon Reno was taken prisoner while in the Army by the Indians and that Darcus Hall the widow of John Hall is the same person and was the wife of Simeon Reno so acknowledged by all when they resided and is the same who now resides in the City of Albany

with Maria her daughter Mrs. Smith and that the Statement of Maria Smith as to the Record in the Old Bible of Nathaniel Brockway is true and is a correct copy in the said Bible of the age and marriage of Simeon Reno to Darcus Brockway on the 22 nd of April 1786 by Eldn Waldo. and that Simeon Reno was late a Soldier of the Revolution by all those that knew him when he resided and that Maria Smith and Stephen Reno are the Children of Simeon Reno & Darcus now the widow of John Hall, Dec d and was acquainted with Hannah Robeson the

Who resided near her and that she was in a situation to know the above named persons and the affidavit of Maria Smith, Hannah Robinson & Stephen Rens herunto annexed marked A.B.C. are correct & true to fair as to her knowledge of the facts set forth by them and further sayeth not.
Deborah Reed Signed Mark
I know to be true before me this day of year above written the same having been first read over to her by me,
A.D. Robinson Signed Albany County Judge

B B.
Simeon Primo. Married to Dorcas Brockway
April 22 nd 1786 Married by Elder Naldo Maria Smith A.D. Robinson Debrah her Reed Albany Co. Judge mark

State of New York, } ss: City & County of Albany }
On this 17 th day of January A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred & fifty five personally appeared before me the County & State aforesaid Maria Smith aged 67 years a resident of the City of Albany in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to law depose and say that she is the daughter of Simon Reano and Darcas (now the widow of John Hall, dec d .) and the granddaughter of Nathaniel Brockway Esq. and she further says that the old Bible which belonged to Nathaniel Brockway and was his family Bible and is the same as described in my Affidavit made on the 23 rd day of November 1854, marked B and is now on file at the

Thurber Office as I am informed with the Papers of the Claim of Darius Hall and which is referred to as a part of this Statement and I further say that the annexed paper is a part of the Family Record of my Grand Father Nathaniel Brockway's and is taken from the old Bible which belonged to him and is signed by me in the presence of the Judge and in the presence of Deborah Reed who is the same person whose affidavit is with mine and is referred to as a part of this and that the Bible I have known for more than fifty years past and is the same one which the front of the Record signed by me is taken from and that I believe it to be in Nathaniel Brockway's (My Grand Father) handwriting

as follows:
Simon Kane. Married to Darius Brockway April 22 nd 1786 Married by Eldn Waldo.
Maria Smith
Signed Maria Smith
I now subscribe before me this 17 th day of January A.D. 1855
A.D. Robinson
Signed Albany Co. Judge

State of New York City & County of Albany } ss:
On this 17 th day of January A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me the County Judge within and for the County & State aforesaid, Deborah Reed aged 67 years a resident of the City of Albany in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to Law, depose and say that she is the same person who s affidavit was taken on the 25 th day of November 1854 and is file with the papers on file at the Pension Office at Washington in the name of Darcas Hall widow of Simon Reed, Dec d , a Soldier of the Revolu- tionary War and that I was well acquainted with Nathaniel Brockway for over fifty years his Family and his daughter now Darcas Hall and the widow of Simon Reed, Dec d , and I further say the Bible which the part of the

Record annexed to the affidavit of Maria Smith is taken from the old Bible of Nathaniel Brookshury and that I have known the said Bible as long as I can remember and to the present day having most of my time lived near the family and the part signed by Maria Smith and myself is taken from said Bible and as stated by the said Maria Smith and and as therefore as stated by me is the copy of said Record of the marriage of Simon Rees & Darcus Brookshury and that the said Darcus widow of John Hall is now living and resides with her daughter Maria Smith in the City of Albany State of New York her Deborah X Reed I have subscribed before me January 17 1855 after having first been carefully read over by me to me A D Robinson Albany Co. Judge Signed Mark

No
Donor Healt, June 20.
Sum or Reno.

State of New York, Albany March 6 th 56
Dear Sir. I am requested to ask the favour of you to let me know what is or will be done in the claim of Darcas Hall Widow of Simon Reno who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution there was presented proof of her marriage by Stephen Brackney and other proof sufficient to hold lands by the laws of this state and the old Bible which is with the Marchel at Ray who says he will deliver it to your order which I am requested also to ask for there is on file all the proof that can be had and the documents of the Service of S. Reno with the papers if you have them all that was there last Winter. I now hope you will examine all the papers & grant to the poor old Crispus Widow who has not been able to walk for several years but how long I do not know as I never saw him till within two years. It is just she should have what the laws of our country give to him as no one is more entitled to it than she is in one of her statements she or the person who took her affidavit mistook the year but the month & day I am informed right is all like in all. If you allow it please to let me know if not granted do the same so that it may be referred to the other department to decide on it as a long time has been passed.
By

expecting to receive the Certificate of her Pension which I now sincerely hope will be forwarded. The district U.S. Attorney said to me that there was not the highest grounds for a complaint or to delay the Pension which has so long withheld from her - as I has since sent you a full statement of all the evidence in her case & you wish I can send you as respectable and highly credible affidavits that the persons who have made affidavits are in titled to as full credit as any persons in the U.S. - and as the Hon Secretary of State can certify to as he is well acquainted with the person of this city. The Hon Ezekiel Corning, the McClures, J. W. O'Leott & others who will state that they are intitled to full credit. The Hon William L. Marcy will say that these persons are the first and most respectable than any I now rely on your attention to this request and that you will at your earliest convenience let me know what can or will be done for the poor old lame Widow of one of those men that our country is so largely indebted to for the great blessings we enjoy. I am very Respectfully your obedient servant Thomas Machin Hon. M c Intosh Com m ssary Pensions.

I also wish to know if the Land Warrant to Lieut H. S. Ehle in Capt Finkbeers Company of Rifles M c . for 120. acres is made out he has had 40 acres under the act of 1850.
Also Nicholas Kinsman in Capt Hornings Com y . in Col Reches Regt in Dodsyes Brigade 181 he has had 80. acres said 1850 land
I will be much obliged for this information
Yours Truly Pres Lt your obedient Servant
J. Machin

State of New York Albany September 27 th - 1856
Dear Sir I have seen Dr. S. Dickson M.C. and he informed me that he was sick at the time you returned to Washington and did not see you on the application of Darius Hall Widow of Simon Reno Sen d for a pension & Bounty Land. he gave me the letter stating that her papers was on file. he also wrote me that there would not be any doubts as to her claim. but I did not understand him to say that he had seen you or examined her papers. as I did not see him but a short time and got no particulars from him although he had no doubts but it would be allowed. The application for Bounty Land has full proof that she was the Lawful Wife & Widow of Simon Reno and sole & disposed of the Estate of her husband S. Reno. & as Administrator which papers & additional proof is also to go with her other papers on file for a Pension. When I saw you at this City you said you wanted examining the papers as soon as you returned to Washington with the Hon. S. Perkins, and requested me to write to him not to have them laid to the Committee of Rev d Pensions which I did & Rec d his answer and approving of it as the best course. I now most respectfully request you to examine the case as soon as your business will permit you to do so. It has been a long time pending and now

I hope it will soon be granted - I wrote to Mr Nor Dickason to write to you not knowing what had been done by him & you on the claim of the Widow Hall I have Recd. two letters from the Rev J Minot Compt. that the papers of Norman J Ehle, Charles Gordon & Nicholas Kinn three kinsmen applicant for a Pension under the act of 1816. They all have Recd Small Warrants. and can any of the papers on file which proved there serves & also the Affidavit of Col George H. Nelis as to Lieut W J Ehle. that he was discharged on account of his sickness and that he was well acquainted with him before & since the War of 1812 and the Commission of the Surgeons and the proof of their Standing as all the officers are dead or not in this State. That was at Sacketts harbor in 1812-3 & 4. except Lieut. Dunkel I have to ask your kind favour to say what if any of the papers on file can be used in the application for a Pension and what is deficient in the Surgeons Affidavits as they was made by the same form not sent to me. I hope you will have the good ness to grant this request. The applicants are worthy good Citizens and have lost their health and have been sorely afflicted and their Country can not nor never will compensate them for their sufferings that they have incurred in defending our Country two men can not be done for those men and I in their behalf appeal to your nature principles to lend all the aid in your power I am not Samuel Cole Esq Chief Clerk P.O. Respectfully Yrs & his Thomas Mankin
Dorcas Hall - per and J. Samuel Cole - W.H. Secy

Pension Office. May 10. 1858.
Sir: I
In compliance with a request contained in a letter sent to this Office under date of the 7 th instant, by order of the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions of the Senate, I have the honor to transmit herewith the papers filed in this Office in support of the claim of Dorcas Hall to a Pension, under the Act of 7 th July 1838, as the widow, formerly, of Simeon Reno.
This claim has been repeatedly suspended for want of proof that Reno, the husband of Dorcas Hall, served six months in the war of the Revolution, and evidence which would definitely establish the date of the marriage of the parties.
The petition of Mrs. Hall, which accompanied the said letter, is herewith returned.
I am, Sir
Very Respectfully
Wm. B. Bryant
Woodworth Commissioner
Hon. Geo. N. Jones
Chairman Rev. Pensions
U. S. Senate.

State of New York Albany March 2 nd 1857
Dear Sir I have received your letter to the Hon ble S. Dikson of February 16 th - 57. in relation to the claim of Sarah Hall for a Pension and Yar. Say that her Marriage with Simon Reno was regarded as proved and it was also shown by record evidence that Reno served more than 14 days The date of the Marriage has not been satisfactorily established more nor am I satisfied from the proof in the case that Reno served so much as six Months and then the claim for a Pension is disallowed, when I was at the Pension office 2 years ago last winter I examined the papers with Mr. Cole Chief Clerk and he said that the record evi- dence of the service of Simon Reno was over six Months which was taken from the books in the Comptroller's office of this state and the then only objection was the proof of the Marriage You will find that Stephen Blackaway was present and saw them married at his Father's house also there are a number of affidavits as to the time of the Marriage there are a large number of documents & affidavits with her Declaration and the papers that was on file at that time & additional proof has been sent. I now most respectfully request in behalf of the poor aged & very infirm widow that her papers may be carefully examined and if it is done she is entitled to a Pension

I can not be so mistaken about the papers & documents in her case I had requested the Hon d Dickson to have them referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions but happened to meet S r Cole Esqr in this City who advised me to not have them referred but on his return he would with the Hon d Dickson and examine them to gather but Sittings of M rs Cole prevented his return as soon as he expected & then the Hon d Dickson was taken sick and returned home sick. I am confident that you will find sufficient to put her on the Pension Roll, after examining all the papers in her case. as S r Cole Esqr said all that was wanting was more proof as to her Marriage which you say is requested as proof and as to the time there can not be any doubt & which was about 2 years after the Pension in 1783. If any thing further can be done I wish you to have the good news to tell me know as soon as your Commission will permit, but I hope it will be granted without referring to the sending of the information without delay. I am Most Respectfully Yours W m Smith.
Thomas Rankin ~
George E. Whiting Esqr Commissioner of Pensions

160-120 Simion Reno 700 R 508.96-160
Return of Bible requests.
Is this for you?
J.D. Wilson
Mr. Drey,

Albany May 31 st 1862
Sir The Widow Darcas Hall of Seneca Reno Fed Appoint Me her Attorney on the 14 th of September 1854 and which was filed in the Pension Office with her application to be put on the Pension Roll. Pension office Nov r 27 th 1854. Sir Some affidavits in support of the case of Darcas Hall Widow of Simon Reno have been received & filed with the papers under the act of July 7 th 1838 The original record mentioned by Mary Smith as containing the Death of the Marriage Must be forwarded to the Office for inspection. I shall be do so Yours Markin Esq. Albany copy
February 8 th 1855 your letter is received agreeable to your request I send you the old Bible in the case of J. D. Hall which you will send it back to me Respectfully yours Thos. Markin letter for the Widow Hall
For S. P. Wells Esq. pdm

The Children of the Widow Hall have called on me to return the Bible which I have had the promise that it should be return when called for the Widow Hall is now dead , which has been the cause of this request for the Family Bible and as there had been a petition presented to Congress to grant her the Pension which was justly due to her was the cause of the delay for not asking the return of the book I now most respectfully ask to have the Bible I sent to the Pension office as requested to do by the Hon. S. J. Waldo. com g to me at Albany N.Y. - and your compliance with this request will confer a great favor on the Children of the Dec d Widow I owe her kindest thanks for so doing and will confer a great favor on me and please to accept my best respects I remain most Respectful Your Obedient Serv t
Rev Jos. H. Barrett com g for Dec d Thomas M. M c Kin Attorney for D. Hall

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Hon T. Jenkins Sept 8/52
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Pension Office, Sept. 8, 1852.
Sir:
If there is a record of marriage in the town in which Simeon Reno and his wife were married it should be searched. If no evidence can be found a certificate from the Clerk to that effect should be produced, when the family register showing the date of that event or of the births of the children - if in existence - must be forwarded.
The other papers recently filed add nothing to the evidence of service.
Hon T. Jenkins Oneida Castle, N.Y.

June 28/03.

Pension Office Jan'y 25 - 1855
Sir
The paper purporting to be a part of the family Record of Simeon Rens of NY has been examined and filed with the case of Dorcas Hall, I desire that the Bible from which the record was cut shall be sent to this office for inspection, leaving the page in it from which it was cut,
Thomas Mackin Esq Albany NY

J. W. Foster
March 24, 1856.

Tennia Office, March 24, 1856,
In,
I will be greatly obliged if you will, at your earliest convenience, return the papers in the case of Berca, Hall, formerly in cause of Simeon Trew, which were submitted to you with the new view of withdrawing pro- ceedings against T. McAdin of Albany. This party has again called up the case, and it is necessary that this office should make a final disposition of it.
I have
Samuel B. Garrison, Esq. N. S. District Attorney, Utica, Oneida Co. New York.

T. Machin
Apr 24 1856
58

Pension Office April 24 1836
Sir
In reply to your letter in relation to the case of Lucas Hall of NY, you are in- formed that no allowance can be made. The office is satisfied that there is no valid claim,
J. Machin Esq Albany NY

U.S. Atty's Office Wichita April 4. 1885.
Rev. Josiah Winst Comm. Pensions
Sir.
Yours of the 24 th March came duly to hand requesting the return of the papers in the case of the  the Halls. saying the case had again been called up. - I have no doubt of the forgery of the family Records. as to the marriages by some one. but the notices are so infirm clarity. & other difficulties connected with the case that it is impossible to do any thing with the case. The case was fully gone over before the Grand Jury but on the whole they came to the conclusion that it was not a case for Indict

ments;
It is a case where they can be no doubts that a crime has been com- mitted, but the great age of the Supt & witnesses in force, in the case would always prevent a conviction — Though from what appears fully justify the rejection of the claim by the Department — John M. Wood. The U.S. Marshal has the Bibles in his possession. I have written him you desire the "papers" & all concerning the case. I presume I should direct him to send on the Bibles to you
Yours & Respectfully
Blair U.S. Atty

Albany July 16 th 56
Dear Sir- Enclosed is additional proof and the Declaration of Maria Hall the Widow of Simon Reno to be put on the Pension Roll and her Bounty Land to which she may be intitled to under the depersonal Acts of Congress- I also request that the Hon. Samuel Jackson M.P. of N.Y. be informed of the receipt of her papers who has officed and as the substituted Attorney of the Widow and who was requested to have her papers depend to the Committee on Rev. Pensions but on seeing Samuel Cole Esqr. in this City he said on his return to Washington he would examining her papers with the Hon. Jackson and let him know on his return when he could attend to them which I read

Request That these papers also be examined by him as he has some papers which will enable him to have justice done to the aged Widow of a Meritorious old Soldier who served in Country when so much was gained by them and I sincerely hope that no person can be found that will withhold what is so justly due to her. I am most Respectfully Your Very humble Servant Thomas Markin Attorney for applicant
Hon: J. Stuart Commr of Pensions ~
ps. I request that these papers be copied to Saml Cole Esq Chief Clerk as he is now practicing alongside with the applicant

Thomas Mackin

Respectfully, etc. Respectfully Yours truly, July 30 th 1855.
At West Junction at 10:30 AM. On the 25th, was a beautiful day. The train was very comfortable and we had a good trip. The scenery was very nice. We passed through many beautiful places. The train was on time and we arrived at our destination. It was a very good trip.
Ed. H. Burroughs, W. H. ...  in which I believe you my dear
to be here for a time for work to add the Wicked in his
First application. at the to Mrs. the  and  on his
Col. E. G. Chief Clerk on Board returns with his Lady who has in Grand Canyon
and he informed me that he should leave here for Washington on Saturday
Scratchy Springs and be in Washington know as soon as he did tell return which
and used to let you know what his plans were should any thing happen to prevent his being able to
should any thing May be by the likeness of his face The claim of a composite examination which was
May I have the pleasure of you to have the Commission of the Widow of Simon Renouf
Garrus Hall, Wadsworth the best judge what is best to be done adjourn so that
Must be the best of you to time is but short before you to time is but short before you to time is but short before you
as the time is # now not be much chance after the night about the to say
then can not understand the age I meant to say 100 years old not 100 years to you as I meant to say 100 years to you as to the
Persons that I named as the  the  information  information as to the satisfactory information as to the have made affidavits to
Could give you names of persons who have made a list of the persons who have been fully identified as being the same as those who were fully
credibility of the exertions as not to urge your part would be in something on your part Rashad
not, and I hope that nothing will be taken from that money which is owed to him. I am sure you will do it. Yours sincerely, Thomas Mackin
to have known Hon. S. D. Baker
Dear S. S. Luque
Thomas Mackin

P.S. Please to let me know what the prospect is like to be and what the Commission will do if S. Col. Eng. close not later by the first of next week I also request if your time will permit to let me know what are the prospects of the Bill reported by Mr. Brown Chairman of the Brooks Bureau giving half way to those officers who served to the end of the war.

100
7, Oct 18.30
7 March

Pension Office
October 7 1835
1835 Sir
No additional evidence having been filed in the case of Dorcas Hall of N York, it, of course, occupies just the position that it did when last reported to you, I must, therefore, refer you to the correspondence heretofore had with you in relation to it,
T. Machin Esq Albany New York,

Hon S Dickson Feby 16/57

Pension Office, Feby 16, 1857.
Sir:
I have the honor to return, enclosed herewith, the letter of Mr Thomas Machin, and to inform you that the claim of Doreas Hall for bounty land was admitted for the reason that her marriage with Simeon Reno was regarded as proved, and it was also shown by record evidence that Reno served more than fourteen days.
The date of the marriage has not been satisfactorily established, nor am I satisfied from the proofs in the case that Reno served so much as six months; and hence the claim for pension is disallowed.
Hon. S. Dickson, House of Representatives.

Tho: Maccun aplt

Pensia Office April 4, 1857.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 20 th and 24 th ult. you are informed that the decree of this office in the case of Dorcas Hall (former widow of Simon Ransom) to the Hon. L. Dickerson on the 16 th inst. respecting the request of a confidant annexed to the testimony, and that the Com will not be required unless you adduce evidence to establish the alleged showing at least 24 months service and Read evidence of marriage prior to 1784.
Ch Thomas Machin, Albany New York

✓ Pension Office, May, 10 th 1858.
Sir:
In compliance with a request contained in a letter sent to this Office, under date of the 7 th inst., by Order of the Committee on Revolutionary pensions of the Senate, I have the honor to transmit herewith the papers filed in this Office in support of the Claim of Doreas Hall to a pension, under the Act of 7 th July, 1838, as the widow formerly of Simon Reno.
This claim has been repeatedly suspended for want of proof that the husband of Doreas Hall served six months in the War of the Revolution & evidence which would definitely establish the date of the marriage of the parties.
The petition of Mr. Hall, which accompanied the Sir's letter is herewith returned.
H. B. Mr. A. D. Buel, Ch. Comt ee Rev. Pen. U. S. S.

Thomas Prudden
No. 21/4.

Pension Office
312
Nov 27 1854
Sir
Some affidavits in support of the case of Dorcas Hall widow of Simon Reno have been received, and filed with her papers, in the case of under the act of July 7 1838, —
The original record mentioned by Mary Smith, as containing the date of the marriage must be forwarded to this office for inspection. The senior of her two daughters has not been established,
Thomas Machin Esq Albany NY

Hon. P. Rowe
Apr. 20/34.

44 Pension Office. 20 th Sept. 1854.
Sir,
By request of Mr. T. Mackin I ad- -dress this letter to you, in relation to the case of Dorcas Hall formerly widow of Simeon Reno of New York.
I would inform you it is con- -trary to the rules of this Office to send a copy of the application and evi- -dence on file.
The objection to the admission of the claim, are, that as six months services of Reno, and the date of Dorcas' intermarriage with him, have not been established.
Hon. P. Rowe.
Albany.
N. Y.

Hon. P. Rowe
Sept 16/82.

Pension Office. 6 th Sept. 1854.
Sir,
By request of Mr Thomas Ma- chin this letter is directed to you. I would state that it is contrary to the rules of this Office to report to him the condition of the claim of Dorea Hall formerly widow of Simeon Reno of New York, un- less he first files a Power of At- torney authorizing his agency.
Hon. Peter Rowe. Albany. N. Y.

L. Jenkins.
May 25/53

Pennic Office, May 25, 1853.
Sir
In compliance with your request, I herewith have sent a copy of the letter of this office of the 8 th of Sept. 1852, relating to the claim of Lucas Hall, former master of Simon Reno, whose claim for the benefit of the act of July 7, 1838, remains upon our suspended file.
L. Jenkins Esq. Albany, New York

Hon T. Jenkins Jan'y 5/53
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26 Pension Office Jan 5, 1833.
Sir:
In reply to the enclosed letter, I have to inform you that the claim of Elizabeth Evans, widow of Asa Evans, was reported to you on the 28 th ult, which is subsequent to the date of the letter of Mr L. Jenkins.
In the case of Dorcas Hall, widow of Simeon Reno, no additional evidence appears to have been filed since my report to you on the 8 th September last.
Hon T. Jenkins. W of R
Rev

Hon. T. Jenkins
H. of Rep s
May 22 nd , 1852

Pension Office, May 22 d 1852
Sir:
I have examined the claim of Dorcas Hall, formerly widow of Simeon Rex of N.Y. under the act of 7 July 1838. The certificate of the Comptroller of N.Y. does not show payments for as much as six months service, and if it did, there is no evidence to identify claimants husband with that soldier. No attempt is made to establish the date of the marriage, neither by record, documentary or parole evidence. In its present shape the claim cannot be allowed.
Hon T. Jenkins H of Reps

254,950.

Albany July 16 th 1856
Dear Sir Your kind letter in answer to My Letters in relation to the Claim of Darius Hall late of the City of Albany and now residing with her Same N. Reno of Schroeder I now send Your her Declaration for Bounty Land and additional proof as to her Claim to be put on the Pension Roll. I suppose Samuel Cole Esq. Chief Clerk has returned to Washington and apprised you of his being ready to examine the papers on file in the Pension Office. all that was wanting in her Claim as to the Pension was the proof of her Marriage with Simon Reno. on the review of the case you will find that Stephen Brockway was present and saw them Marry and that they lived together as Man & Wife and the Certificate of S. Reno's services in the War of the Revolution which entitle her to the Bounty Land under the acts of Congress. Less Brockway states that Darius Hall the Wife and Widow of Simon Reno. held her dower in his Estate Hannah Robinson Deborah Reed & Maria Smith. Stephen Reno. all prove that she was the Wife of S. Reno also Gannet Miller. these affidavits is all that is by the Laws of this State to entitle her to hold the property of the said Darius S. Reno. and wants in any case her Suppl l proof of her Marriage and the lawful wife of him I also send to you the Certificate of A. M. McClure

of this City and whose high standing is such as entitle him Statement to full Credit but if his affidavit is required he will make it upon oath which among those that know him will not add any more weight to it. You so kindly said you did not require any further Urgency to do all in your power for the poor aged and very infirm Widow of an old and Meritorious Soldier who served his Country in that war which has bestowed so many great blessings and the great prosperity we enjoy. I am not informed whether under the late Post office I saw that the papers can be sent to you to deliver to the Pension office if so, I will enclose them to you if not I will send them to the Pension office & request that you be informed of their receipt. The Certificate of Mrs. McClure I shall send to you I have the fullest confidence in the justice of her claim for a Pension & also for the Bounty Land. I can send more Affidavits as to the standing of the persons who have made these statements on oath. I hope you will excuse me for requesting your kind & very valuable aid in her behalf and permit me to say that all I can do for the worthy aged Widow shall not be wanting on my part and I tender to you at her request and if she finds her most grateful acknowledgements for the interest you so kindly have expressed in her behalf and please to accept my kindest wishes for your health & happiness through life. I am most respectfully Yours Thos. S. Dickson, M.P. Most obedient Servant Thomas Mackin

P.S. I hope to have soon a favorable report on the applications and that the proof of the services of Simon Rens will be such as to entitle her to full half pension and that he was held as a prisoner for not less than 3 Months at Quebec but I need not state to you what the proofs show but as I have not the whole of the proof on file I can not do so but what I have is what I have done for her - I think that in her declaration for a Pension there is a year difference which she thinks was the distaste in the person who cared it (but she is now in a short time 87 years of age) - as to the time of her marriage with Simon Rens she not have any record at the time and the Bible was not in her possession at the time. I think that from all that has been done and said you will have not much trouble in her behalf. I want any thing more be wanting that will go to aid her application I will do all I can to have it forwarded to you without much delay -
Yours sincerely "Glare"

Senate Committee Room, on Pensions,
May 14 1858.
Sir:
I am informed by Genl. Machin, the bearer, who is the Agent for Mrs. Dorcas Hall, that there are still other papers on file in your office, in relation to the application of Mrs. Hall for Bounty land, which are necessary in establishing her claim to a pension. Will you please forward them by Gen. Machin, to this office.
By order of the Chairman of the Committee on Pensions, (Senate)
Very Respectfully Harrison Holt Clerk.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commr. of Pensions,

Pension Office
May 15. 1858.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of yesterday requesting the papers in the Vermont land claim of Mrs Dorcas Hall, formerly the widow of Dimeon Bero, to be sent to you by the hands of General Machin, I have the honor to state that, as a warrant has been issued on those papers, the rules of the Department will not allow of their being withdrawn from the files of the Office -
I have, however, caused copies of such of the papers as were deemed material by Genl. Machin, and selected by him for that purpose, to be prepared and herewith send them to you, by him.
I am, with Great Resp t .
Hon -
Your Ob t Servant
Geo. W. Jones.
W. C. Whitman
Chair m Com. on Pensions
Commissioner
U. S. Senate

Receipts &c showing the different ways in which Simeon Reno's name was spelt, as stated in Dorcas Hall's declaration.

Recd. April 22 d 1802 of William Dano Four pounds and six- pence for farm in lease to Gunt & Dool - Saltanbury Essex
Wm Dano
Three Pounds in full £ 3 16 3
for Coal Sherrington N. B. San Cristobal
Time £ 3 16 3 by N. B. San Cristobal
Received Johodack Betton 8 th 1810 of Mr Simon Reno. Two dollars in full for my attendance as a witness in a case between the said Reno and Nathan Deyo
John D. Smith
Recd. Dated 10 th June 1809 of Mr Simon Reno his note of hand payable on demand for twenty six shillings and one penny which when paid is in full of acct
Stephen Gregory

Received Union Village Novem 1 st 1899 of Mr Simon Renno Sixteen Shillings and three Pence in full for Coal Shermansville E 16 3 N. H. Sanborn Treasurer
Received Ichodack October 8 th 1870 of Mr Simon Renno Two Dollars in full for my attendance as a witness in a case between the said Renno and Nathan Deyo John D. Smith
Received of Simon Renno his note of hand payable on demand for twenty six Shillings and one penny which when paid is in full of acct Stephen Gregory

Received Schodack October 8 th 1810 of Simon Runno three Dollars in full for my fees a referee between him and Nathan Deyo by Walter Carpenter
Received Schodack October 8 th 1810 of Simon Runno, Two Dollars in full for my attendance as a witness in a case between the said Runno and Nathan Deyo John Smith
Received of Simon Runno his note of hand payable on demand for twenty six shillings and one penny which when paid is in full of account Stephen Gregory

Rec d March 5 th 1791 of Simson Reynow one pound Seven Shillings and five pence in full for Joseph Mabbitt £1.7.5  J. Mabbitt
Rec d Schoodack 15 th February 1796 of Simson Alonzo one hundred thirty two pounds Nineteen Shillings and four pence in full for the one half of the farm he now lives on £132.19.4 Nathaniel Brockway Witness Ann Shannon
for forty five dollars which Simson Alonzo his note in full of all demands — B. Van Klief
Received Greenbush Sept r 10 th 1809 of Simson Alonzo twenty six Shillings in full of all demands H. King
Simson Alonzo Simson Alonzo

Rev. Schodack Nov. 1 st 1794 of Simeon Runne Seventeen Bushels, 17 1/2 pound Wheat in store. 17. \frac{6}{60} Bus. V. W. H. 1 D r Dan. Reed
1810 October 9 th Received of Simeon Runne his note for forty five dollars which when paid shall be in full of all accounts - B. Mun. Clerk
Received January 13 th 1796 of Simeon Runne fifteen shillings & 6. being in full of all accounts to this date £15. 6 Theod r Drake

Received of Mr. Simon Reno twelve Shillings in full of accounts. Com d by John D. Chapman £ 12.0
Schodack 23 d March - 1803 -
Received of Mr. Simon Reno, Eleven shillings and Six pence in full of all accounts from the beginning of the world till this day - rec d by me
John I. Palmer

"A A"
State of New York
City & County of Albany ss
9 Stephen Brockway lately of the Town of Root, in the County of Montgomery, but now of the City of Albany, being duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, depose as follows - That he is eighty years of age & upwards - That he has resided in the town of Root, ever since the year 1797 - and previous to that time, he resided in the town of Schoharie where he was married - And that when he was a boy he resided with his parents in the Town of Dover, in the in the County of Dutchess - That he this deponent well knows Dorcas Hall, Widow of John Hall, & formerly the Widow of Simeon Reno - that the said Dorcas is now living & resides in the City of Albany, and is about eighty four years of age - She is the Sister of this Deponent - This Deponent well recollects being present at and witnessing the Marriage ceremony between the said Dorcas and her first Husband, Simeon Reno - that the said marriage took place at the residence of this Deponent's father, in the said Town of Dover, and the marriage ceremony was performed by a Presbyterian Minister, whose name this Deponent does not now recollect, - That according to the best of this Deponent's knowledge & recollection, the said marriage took place in the year Seventeen Hundred and eighty four - or seventeen hundred eighty five - And in the Spring or fall, but which he is unable to state, - He is very confident that said marriage took place in one

of those years and he well remembers that he this Deponent was then about thirteen years of age and went to school when his Father did not want his services at home, on the farm -
This Deponent further saith that he has often heard his Brother in law, the said Simeon Reno, speak of his services as a Soldier in the Revolutionary war and give an account of his services in the army, at different places - but this Deponent cannot now call to mind where or when or in what Company or Regiment the said Simeon served.
This Deponent from his knowledge of and ac- quaintance with the said Simeon Reno, has no doubt whatever, that he the said Simeon did serve in the revolutionary war as a Soldier -
That the said Simeon died in the Town of Schoharie about the year 1814, where he had resided for many years previous - That this Deponent lived a near neighbour to him in said Town for about eight or ten years, and knew him intimately -
That said Simeon was a man of fair reputation among his neighbours, for truth & veracity -
Sworn to and Subscribed by Stephen Brockway this 24 th day of June 1852 before me - the word 'Knows' }
State of NEW-YORK, } ss. City and County of Albany: Clerk's Office, }
I, Robert S. Lay Clerk of the said City and County, do hereby CERTIFY that Joseph Strong , 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, "Commissioned Officer" 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 Strong and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgment is genuine, and that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, this 24 th day
of June
1852.
R. S. Lay Clerk.
seeds a credible Strong in presence of duly

of those years and he well remembers that he this Deponent was then about thirteen years of age, and went to school when his Father did not want his services at home, on the farm -
This Deponent further saith that he has often heard his Brother in law, the said Simeon Reno, speak of his services as a Soldier in the Revolutionary war and give an account of his services in the army, at different places - but this Deponent cannot now call to mind where or when or in what Company or Regiment the said Simeon served.
This Deponent from his knowledge of and ac- quaintance with the said Simeon Reno, has no doubt whatever, that he the said Simeon did serve in the Revolutionary war as a Soldier -
That the said Simeon died in the Town of Schoharie about the year 1814, where he had resided for many years previous - That this Deponent lived a near neighbour to him in said Town for about eight or ten years, and knew him intimately -
That said Simeon was a man of fair reputation among his neighbours, for truth & veracity -
Sworn to and Subscribed of Stephen Brockway this 24 th day of June 1852 } before me - the word "knows" }
+ the words, "or Seventeen Hundred & eighty ( five" interlined on first page before being sworn to. Joseph Strong Commissioner of deeds
I Certify that the above Deponent is a credible witness - Albany June 24 th 1852. Joseph Strong Commissioner of deeds

[Persons making application at the Comptroller's or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery, &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service and discharge, as near as can be given. The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.]
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1781, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
  1782 May 31 Simon Runo Priv. No. of Cert'e issued, 35476 £ 2 13 4   1779 Nov. 21 Simeon Runno Serg t do do do 47156 £ 5 12 -  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do 
State of New-York,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Nov 26 th 1851
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Books No. 7410 now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
was one of the Levies who were drafted into Continental    1st under Capt. army for month of May from Col. Fred Weisenfels Regiment. of Leve   2d " " Cpt Israel Vail " " Morris Graham's "  3d " " " " "  4th " " " " "  5th " " " " "  6th " " " " "  7th " " " " "  8th " " " " "  9th " " " " "  10th " " " " "  11th " " " " "  12th " " " " "  13th " " " " "  14th " " " " "  15th " " " " "  16th " " " " " 
I have examined the records for the service of _____ and find _____ entries, as above, amounting to £ _____
A.W. Lee Examining Clerk.
Th. C. Fuller Comptroller.

Certified Copy of Nich s Conolly's Cert e dated 30 April 1785.

In settling the pay for the late five Regiments of Infantry & the General & Staff Officers all in the line of this State in the service of the United States of America for the Months of August, September, October, November & December, in the year One thousand Eight  Seven hundred & Eighty -
There being some of the Muster Rolls wanting, as the Musters of the Fourth Regiment were burnt at the reduction of Fort Schuyler by fire, and there being several Officers of Companies derang d the first of Eighty one, who neglected to save their Musters with the Regiments they belonged.. Also the army being discharg d , puts it out of my power to collect any other vouchers than those I now produce to the Auditor of this State in behalf of the United States.
In consequence of this. I do swear the proofs I have offered in settlement of the pay of the late in five regiments of Infantry, Major Gen l Mc c Duggel & his suit, Brig d Gen l Chnton & his suit & the Rev d John Gano Chaplin, on account of the several wages for the Months of August, September, October, November & December in the year 1780, that the proofs I have inter d are the best I can obtain & are just without fraud to the United States or any individual according to the best of my knowledge.
Office of Accounts. Philadelphia Aug t 21 st 1791. A True Copy Benja. Whipple Clk.
New York 30 th April 1785 before me.
John Broom. Ald n .
Mich l Connolly. Paymaster & Agent.

Comptrollers Office
Albany May 26 th 1852
I certify the accompanying to be a true copy of an original document now on file at this office -
A.W. Lee
Examg. Clk.
Philip Schuyler
Authenticated Copy of the Comptroller's letter to April 1788.

of the Committee on Pensions made the following Report
The Committee of Pensions to whom was referred the Petition of Doreas Hall widow of Simeon Reno deceased, late Sergeant and Private, in the Revolutionary Army praying to be allowed a Pension under the provision of the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 and the act of 23 August 1842, and that she may be placed on the Pension Roll of the United States to commence on the 4 th of March 1836 as the widow of Simeon Reno, deceased, during her life, Have had the same un- der consideration and present the following -
Report
That they have carefully examined the documents and proofs, which relate to the services of Simeon Reno a Private and Sergeant in the Army of the United States during the Revolutionary war

and also the testimony which entitles Dorens Hall, the widow of said Simon Reno, to the provisions of the acts of the 7 th of July 1838 and 23 of August 1842 - of cons. gup; And have given the subject all the consideration which the justice and equity of its importance demands - That on the 24 th day of January 1852 she made her declaration, which was filed in the Pension Office to place her on the "Pension Roll" which is as follows - (marked N o 14,592)
"Dorens Hall formerly widow of Simon Reno. N.Y." - Also the affidavits of Maria Smith and Rupert Reno duly executed - also the affidavits of Stephen Brockway of the 24 th June 1852 taken before Joseph Strong Commissioner and the affidavits marked A, B., also B 1 C and D. of Hannah Robison - Maria Smith - Stephen Reno and Deborah Read as to the identity and traditional services of Simon Reno. and his  "AA"

marriage and death, and the different ways that Simeon Reno's name was spelt by himself and other persons, which are herewith annexed from year 1789 to the year 1810 which shows where he resided and also her declaration for bounty lands with the affidavits of Jesse Brockway & Gorret Miller as to the widow of Simeon Reno - recd u a soldier of the Revolutionary Army - and her advanced age and helpless condition - and that also she in 1850 fell and injured her hip and knee joints, which rendered her unable to help herself - also the documents of the Comptroller of the State of New York that Simeon Reno - Ser- geant was one of the levies in the Continental Army (and paid) in November 21 st 1779 also in May 31 st 1782. Simeon Reno - served as a private in the New York State Services and that on the 31 st of May 1782 - Simeon Reno is mustered to serve to the year 1 st of January 1783 - Jephaniah Darling Class in Capt Ward Co o 

in Col Fields Regiment - Dutchess county New York - which by the act for raising Troops to serve in the United States passed the 23 March 1782. Laws of New York State - Vol. 1 st . Page 40 to 43 Sec. 1 st . "That every class within the limits of every Regiment of Militia in this State which may by virtue of the before recited law be required to furnish a man to serve to the 1 st day of January 1783 - and which shall engage such man being able bodied to serve for the term of three years or during the war in any of the said three Regiments shall receive a cer- tificate for lands" which belong to the class by the laws of the State of New York - And the copy of the Muster Rolls of the different regiments of the Troops of the State of New York during the war of the Revolution - as stated by Michl Connolly - Paymaster and agent 30 th day of April 1785, as certified by the Comptroller of the State of New York May 26 th 1852 - also the letter of H. Searborn - Secretary of War - dated

July 27 1803. certified to by Arch. Campbell. Deputy Secretary of State of New York - That all the returns of the New York line of five Regiments of Infantry in the service of the United States made subsequent to the year 17. 81 and some of those made previous to that period were consigned with the War office in November 1800. which loss should not deprive the soldiers - nor his widow of the next best evidence that can be had to establish his services in the Continental Army
That the History from the commencement of the conflict in the year 1776 to 1783 shows more virtue, fortitude - self denial and hardships they had to endure to establish our liberty and Independence and which has placed the United States at the head of all Nations of the Globe -
It appears that Simeon Reno was at the battle of Bunker Hill; and that he was taken prisoner by the Indians on the North-

ern frontier while in the Service of the United States and was held in captivity about one year. and in the year 1779 to 1783. he was in the Service of the United States; But from the great length of time that has passed since the close of the war and the loss of the Records of the Troops of the Revolutionary Army by fire and other ways they rely on the documentary evidence and traditional Statements of these, who could not have had at the time any interest to mis-represent the facts as to services of the said Simeon Reno in the War of the Revolution -
The certificate of Simeon Reno, shows that he was mustered to serve until 1 st January 1783 which by the law entitles his widow to the same benefits as if he had served during the whole of the war without the addition of other services - which is satisfactorily proved -

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From the evidence and facts proved and presented in this report. Your Commit- tee beg leave to submit the accompanying bill and recommend its passage -

State of New York Albany March 24 th 1857
Dear Sir: Your letter of the 16 th of February to the Hon ble Samuel Dickson M c L. was by him sent to me in answer to mine in relation to the application of Sarah Hall for a pension, in which you say that the claim for Bounty Land was admitted for the reason that her marriage with Simon Reno was regarded as proved, and it was also shown by record evidence that Reno served more than 14 days that the date of the marriage has not been satisfactorily established nor that I am satisfied that Reno served so much as six months and hence the Pension is denied. I September 1854 I was duly appointed her Attorney which power is on file at the Pension office at Washington that in January 1855 I was at the Pension office & examined the papers then on file of Sarah Hall and that the Chief Clerk said that there was satisfactory evidence that Simon Reno had served over six months, but that all that was wanting to satisfy the then commission the Hon ble L. P. Waldo was the proof of her marriage, there now is on file affidavits showing that she was married on the 22 nd of April 1836 Stephen Brackway swears that he was present and saw this sister married to Simon Reno and Hannah Robeson Deborah Reed, Polly Smith, there can not be any doubts as to the time which has so well been substantiated by highly respectable persons and also the proofs accompanying her application for Bounty Land would entitled her & her children to inheritance property which they did by the laws of this State or any in the Union. I therefore Most respectfully request that all the papers and various affidavits and statements that have been made under oath in her application for a Pension & Bounty Land by her and others to prove the facts in relation to her claim for a Pension be examined, and after a full examination that her Pension will be granted according to the acts of Congress it is some time since the application was first made and I now have no doubts but it will be granted to the poor & unfortunate widow.

- Relying on your great ability and as I am injured your willingness to do justice in all cases that come before you. I have the fullest confidence that the Pension will be granted without appealing to the Secretary of the interior therefor I ask in behalf of the Widow that I may know what can be done or will be for her I am well satisfied that Dorcas Hall is entitled to a Pension. I sincerely hope you will do justice to her and grant her the Pension which has so long been withheld
I am Very Respectfully Your obedient Servt
Rev. George C. Whiting Commissioner of Pensions
Thomas Machine Attorney for Dorcas Hall Widow of Simon Pennock

Yarcas Hall To. Thomas Machin Power of Attorney, 1854

State of New York } City & County of Albany } ss
On this 14 th day of September 1854. A.D. before the subscriber Albany County Judge within and for said County personally appeared Darcas Hall formerly Widow of Simeon- Reno Deceased and is a Widow & has been since 1830. A Resident of the City of Albany aged 85 Years. Made oath according to Law. That She is directly interested in a Claim against the United States for arrears of Pension & for a pension supposed to be due. to her as the Widow of Simeon Reno Deceased who was a Revolutionary Soldier. And She hereby appoints Thomas Machin of the City of Albany New York her Attorney with full power of substitution To prosecute said Claim & to examine all papers & documents in relation thereto on file in any of the departments at Washington City or elsewhere and to receive from the officer authorized to issue the same a Certificate for a pension or any arrears or increase of pension or any Pension to which Deponent may be entitled and to do all other acts and things in and about obtaining such pension and arrears as Deponent might or could do where she personally present at the doing thereof and She hereby confirms all former powers which may have been given by her. hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever Deponent said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises. In witness whereof the said Deponent has hereunto set her hand & seal the day and year first above written.
Darcas her X Hall mark
Witness A. D. Robinson
Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me on the day and year first above mentioned. And I certify that I believe the deponent to be directly interested in the Claim above mentioned and the identical person therein alleged and described and that I have no interest in the result of said Claim and am not concerned in its prosecution.
A. D. Robinson Albany Co. Judge

State of New York
State of New York } County of Rensselaer } ss:
On this 14 th day of July A.D. 1856, Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Darcus Hall and known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the accompanying pages numbered from to inclusive, are truly copied from the originals on file in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions.
W. A. C. H. (Signature) Commissioner of Pensions.
in the latter part of the Revolutionary War. I cannot now state the Company or Reg't or the Officer under whom he served in said War of the Revolution with Great Britain for the proof and Papers on file at the Pension Office with the declaration for a pension as the widow of Simeon Reno, which Papers will fully show all the facts as to the service and the marriage with Simeon Reno which entitle her to the provisions of the 8 th Section of an Act in addition to certain acts granting Bounty Lands approved March 3 rd 1855; and the Act of the 14 th May 1856; that she was married to Simeon Reno on the 22 nd day of April 1786, by Elder Waldo.

State of New York } County of Rensselaer } ss:
1856
On this 14 th day of July A.D. 1856, Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Darcus Hall aged 86 years late a resident of the City and County of Albany and now of the Town of Schodae, County of Rensselaer and State of New York since the last of January 1856 who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Simeon Reno, Dec d , who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and that he served in several Companies and was taken prisoner and taken to Quebec in the latter part of the Revolutionary war -
I cannot now state the Company or Reg t h or the Officer under whom he served in said war of the Revolution with Great Britain for the proof and papers on file at the Pension Office with the declaration for a pension as the widow of Simeon Reno, which papers will fully show all the facts as to the service and the marriage with Simeon Reno which intitle her to the provisions of the 8 th Section of an Act in addition to certain acts granting Bounty Lands approved March 3 d 1855; and the Act of the 14 th May 1856; that she was married to Simeon Reno on the 22 nd day of April 1786, by Elder Waldo.

and that her maiden name was Darcus Brockway that Simeon Reno died the 14 th of April 1814, and that she married John Hall in the month of June 1816 and that John Hall died on the 24 th of Oct. 1823 but cannot state the correct day and year from her recollections, but that she is now and has been a widow since the death of John Hall and that she also refers this application to her papers on file for a pension as additional proof to her claim to be put on the pension roll of the United States and those on file at the Pension Office as a part of this application for bounty land for which she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Acts of March 3 rd 1855 & the 14 th of May 1856 never having received or applied for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress - And she hereby requests the Comm ee of Pensions that her bounty land warrant when issued and her certificate to be put on the Pension Roll, be sent to her Attorney Thomas Machin of the City of Albany who is duly appointed by her as such and to receive the same for her. She further states that she has been deprived of the use of her hip and knee joints for six years past

so that she cannot walk or get about to help herself but has to depend on others to help her, others to help her, together with her advanced age incapacitate her totally from doing anything for herself —
Signed
his D. Aras Hall mark
[Duly authenticated]
John Hall in the month of June 1819 and John Hall died on the 24 October 1823 but cannot

State of New York County of Rensselaer ss
On this 14 th day of July A.D. 1836 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Darcus Hall, aged 86 years, late a resident of the City and County of Albany and now of the town of Schodac County of Rensselaer, and State of New York, since the last of January 1836, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Simon Reo, deceased who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and that he served in several companies and was taken prisoner and taken to Quebec in the latter part of the Revolutionary war, I can not now state the company or regiment, or the officer under whom he served in said war of the Revolution, with Great Britain for the forces and papers on file at the Pension Office with her declaration for a pension as the widow of Simon Reo, which papers will fully show all the facts as to his services and the marriage with Simon Reo, which entitles her to the provisions of the 8 th Section of an act in addition to certain acts, granting Bounty Land, Approved March 3 rd 1831, and the act of the 14 th of May 1836 that she was married to Simon Reo, on the 22 nd day of April 1786, by Elder Waldo, and that her maiden name was Mariah Brockway, that Simon died on the 14 th of April 1814 and that she married John Hall in the month of June 1816 and that John Hall died on the 24 th October 1823 but cannot

state the correct day & year from her recollection but that she is now and has been a widow since the death of John Hall, and she also refers this application to her papers on file for a Pension as additional proof to her claim to be put on the Pension roll of the United States and those on file at the Pension Office as a part of this application for Bounty Land, for which she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3 rd 1855 & the 14 th May never having received or nor applied for Bounty Land under this nor any other act of Congress. And she hereby requests the Commissioner of Pensions that her Bounty Land warrant when issued and her certificate to be put on the Pension Roll be sent to her Attorney Thomas Machin of the city of Albany who is duly appointed by her as such, and to receive the same for her. She further states, that she has been deprived of the use of her hips and knee joints for two years past so that she cannot walk or get about to help herself, but has to depend on others to help her together with her advanced age incapacitate her totally from doing any thing for herself
Her Signature x Hall
Mark

State of New York County of Rensselaer
On this 12th day of July A.D. 1836, personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Jesse Brockway aged 68 years, a resident of the County of Rensselaer in the town of Schodac in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the brother of Marcus Hall and that he has known from his earliest recollection Simeon Peno, and that he has heard people say that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and that Simeon Peno, died in April 1814 and that his wife, Marcus Peno, administered upon the estate of Simeon Peno as his widow and received her third part of her husband's property and settled and sold the property of Simeon Peno, deceased, as his widow and that they lived together as man and wife, and that they were reputed to be and that the fact of her having been married to him was never called into question by their acquaintance, and I further say that in June 1816, Marcus Peno married John Hall and that John Hall died in October 1823 or about that time and she is a widow and that the said Marcus Hall who made her marks to the annexed declaration for Bounty Land, and is the same person she represents herself to be, and I have no interest in her application and have made this affidavit at her request
Jesse Brockway

39th Cong. 1 Sess. 3
Petition
of Darcus Hall praying to be allowed a pension and bounty land as the widow of Simeon Reno a sergeant in the Reg. Army.
1858 May 6, Referred to the Com. on Pensions. 1859 Feb. 8, adverse report submitted, conc. & signed to.
Mr. Seward
The petition of Darcus Hall widow of Simeon Reno Sergt. of Revolution- ary Army
To be placed on the Revolutionary Pension Rolls —
Seward Pensions

To the Senate & House of Representatives in Congress Assembled.
The undersigned most respectfully beg leave to represent to your honorable Body that Simeon Reno was a private & sergeant in the Revolutionary Army and that he served during the War, and your petitioner is informed and believes that he was at the Battle of Bunker-Hill, Monmouth and several others, and did duty in the years 1777. 1779 and 1781 to 1783. And while in the service of the United States in 1777 and 1778 he was taken prisoner by the Indians and held in captivity one year and that on the 1 st of May 1882 he was mustered to serve in Col Field's Regt of New York Levees. and your petitioner applied in 1852 to be put on the pension rolls under the acts of Congress 7 July 1838. and 1842. and her declaration, the proofs and documents as to the services of Simeon Reno declared a sergeant and his marriage with Marius Brockway on the 22 d April 1886. and that Simeon Reno died on the 14 th April 1844 and that the undersigned, his widow, married Prov. Hall, the 9 th of June 1816. and that John Hall died on the 24 th

of October 1824; and that she is now a widow and has been since the death of John Hall; that on the 14 th July 1856, She, Darcus Hall widow of Simon Reno applied for bounty-land under the acts of 1855 and 1856, which has been granted and your petitioner would further state that she is now 88 years of age; and in the year 1850 she fell and fractured her hip and knee-joints, which deprived her of the use of her limb and is unable to help herself and has to depend on others to take care of her; and her advanced age, requires more aid and attention
Your petitioner prays that such relief be granted to her, as may in the wisdom of your honorable Body, and the justice of her claim demand. And she also prays that the papers on file in the Pension Office for a pension and bounty-land may be examined - as the proof, which have duly been verified in her behalf. And your petitioner in duty bound will ever pray -
Darcus Hall by her attorney - Thomas Machin of the city of Albany. New York State
May 5 th 1858 -