Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18478, for Daniel Owen, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Continental
Gwen, Daniel Lydia
W. 18478
CONTENTS

11,833
New York
Daniel Owen 2 d
of Onondago in the state of New York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Webb of the Connecticut line, for the term of 1 year 1776.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 d Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of June 1818 and sent to Joshua Norman Esq.
Onondago Hollow N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819 10mo 27/30/31 = 85.56
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep: 1819 48.
$133.56
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
[Faint vertical text on the right side, likely bleed-through from the reverse:] Pension due to Daniel Owen Onondago Hollow New York

446 E. 104th St. New York City 22/51
235 New-York A. Lydia Owen widow of Daniel Owen
who served in the Revolutionary War, as a private
one from $40 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 July Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Jan. 1851, and sent to
Wm H. L. Conger No. of Reps
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 63 Vol. 4

14. Connecticut
Samuel Owen - not on Rolls DH
See remarks in the case of Paul Day
War Dept Pensions Office
23 Oct 1818
Adm l

State of New York Brooklyn County - ss: Daniel Owen being due from facts that in the month of December in the year nineteen hun- dred & twenty five he enlisted as a private soldier for one year in Captain William Hall's company in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Webb in the Connecticut Line in the Continental Service & Mustered at Cam- bridge on or about the first day of January seventeen hundred & twenty six & served in the siege of Boston till the Evacuation thereof & then marched to New York & was with the Army on Long Island & at the Battle at Harlem Heights & at White Plains then retreated with the Army thro New Jersey into Pennsylvania & was engaged in taking of the Hessian at Trenton & at the expiration of his term of one year he was discharged without any written discharge & then immediately enlisted as a private soldier for four months in Captain James Ganey's company in Colonel Webb's Regiment in the Connecticut Line in the Continental States Service & remained with the Army in its march northward thro New Jersey & ended out his said term of four months in said company & Regiment and was dis- missed at a place called Whippany in New Jersey about the first of March in

the year fourteen hundred eighty four without any written will or codicil and he resided in the United States from which said first settlement the full year under said second settlement four months - That he is aged fifty nine years in January last - Besides the house of Onondaga in the County of Onondaga - from his entitled interest in life is in need of the assistance of Country for support & has never had any pension from the United States whether with or not -
Daniel Owen
Room 10 & Ireland before me this fourteenth day of April 1884.
Joshua H. Smith Notary Public of Onondaga County, N.Y.
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Daniel Owen

State of New-York, } ss:— Onondaga County. }
I, Joshua Forman , First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Onondaga, in the State of New-York, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that Daniel Owen — of the town of Onondaga in said county, did serve in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, as stated by him in his declaration on oath hereunto annexed, made before me in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the Revolutionary War:" And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the said Court to be affixed, this fourteenth — day of April — in the year 1818.
To J. C. Calhoun, Esq. Secretary for the Department of War of the United States.
Joshua Forman I Joshua Forman First Judge & as aforesaid do further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above named Daniel Owen is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support — May 11 th 1819. — Joshua Forman

Daniel Ammer 2 nd
200 11833
Spring

State of New-York, } ss : Onondaga County }
On the first day of September 1820, personally appeared in open court in the court of common pleas in and for the county of Onondaga, being a court of record proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of their proceedings, Daniel Owen aged Sixty one years, resident in Spafford in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:— Viz in the Company of Captain William Hull in the Regiment commanded by Col Charles Webb in the Continental Troops, in the United States Service and that he served one year in that Company and in that Regiment and was discharged at Morristown in New Jersey in one thousand seven hundred eighty six and now holds a pension certificate No 11.333 That he made his original declaration for a pension 14 April 1818 and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
  2 Cows 25. 1 hoe & axe 1.50   2 Hogs 8. Smoky Oven   9 Sheep 9. owens by mtl 50.   2 Chests 3.   6 old chairs 1.   12 earthen plates 75   1 five quart iron kettle 4.50   1 pot one quart kettle   one tea kettle   6 tea cups saucers 37   6 knives & forks 50   52.12   I am justly indebted to William while in the county of Herkshire in the sum of one hundred & fifty dollars
I have one daughter, one grand daughter whose parents are unable to provide for her who live with me. my wife is sixty three years old and who is infirm and wholly unable to support herself. I am a common laborer and not able to labor but very little and not to do sufficient to support myself and wife. My daughter who lives with me is able to support herself.  Daniel Owen Saw me in open Court this 1 day of September 1820 O'Wall, Judge of Onondaga Court Pleas
I, Truman Adams, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in
and for the county of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is one hundred and sixty two dollars and twelve cents. Twenty In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this first day of September 1820.
Truman Adams Clerk of the court for the County of Onondaga.

X 3270.
Lydia Owen - widow of Daniel
N.Y.
Please examine the Abolitionist Bindings and the contents

State of New York Washington County
ss. I Eunice Cook of the Town of Easton in said County and State aged
Seventy Three Years being duly sworn according to Law, depose and say, that I am the reputed sister of Lydia Owen, the Widow of Daniel Owen Duerell, who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army. I further depose and say that I was present when the said Lydia Owen from Easton was married to said Daniel Owen on the twenty fifth day of November Nineteen hundred and Twenty Nine, in the Town of Westport, Windham County & State of Connecticut by Esquire Whiting, she further says, she was knowing to said Daniel Owen being a Revolutionary Soldier at the time of said Marriage.
sworn and subscribed before
Eunice Cook
on this 15th day of
December 1897
H. Whiteside J. Pease
Signed in presence of
H. Starbuck of Easton Washington County N.Y. E. F. Whiteside of Cambridge Washington Co. N.Y.
I certify that Eunice Cook is a person of truth and morality and reputable in her neighbourhood
H. Whiteside
J. Pease
Note. The words "Now Owen" was interlined in the above affidavit before it was signed.
H. Whiteside Justice of the Peace

State of New York Washington County
I Edward Dodd Clerk of the said county hereby certify that Henry Whiteside Esquire is a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid and that the within signatures purporting to be his are genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said county this 20 th day of November 1831
Edward Dodd Clerk

Declaration
in Order to obtain the benefit of the Third Section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836 -
State of New York } Cortland County }
on this nineteenth day of July 1837 -
Personally appeared before me
William Berry one of the Judges
of the Court of Common Pleas, in, and for the County of Cortland and State of New York Lydia Aun
a resident of the Town of Scott Cortland County New York, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her Oath, make the following Declaration in Order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836, that she is the Widow of Daniel Aun who was a Pensioner in the Army of the Revolution and drew a Pension under the Act of Congress of 1818
That she was
Married to the said Daniel Aun on the Twenty fifth day of January in 1779 that said Daniel Aun was a Private Soldier in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, that she was Married to the said Daniel Aun by Squire Whiting in the Town of Northford, Windham County, State of Connecticut - and that her Husband the aforesaid Daniel Aun Died on the 22 nd day of May 1824 and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the Proof hereto annexed - said Aun did of the Deposit so called sworn to, and subscribed on the day and year above written
Wm Berry Judge of Cortland Com. Pleas
Lydia Aun

I William Berry the Judge within named, and before whom the Declaration of Lydia Bunn the Applicant for a Pension within named, was made, and before whom the proceedings were held - do hereby certify and declare my opinion after the investigation of the Matter by me carefully taken, that the said Lydia Bunn was the Wife of the said Daniel Bunn and that her Declaration is correct and true, and I do further certify that in my opinion the said Lydia Bunn is utterly unable from bodily infirmity to attend Court for the purpose of making her Declaration -
July 19th 1837
W m Berry a Judge of Cortland Co. N.Y.

State of New York } Cortland County }
we Timothy Owen and Jonathan R. Owen both over twenty one years of
age of the Town of Cortlandville, in the County of Cortland, and State of New York and of the Town of Spafford, in the County of Onondaga, & State of New York, being duly sworn according to Law, doth on their Oaths, depose and say, that they are the Sons of Lydia Owen the Widow of Daniel Owen who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and that they are both personally knowing to the said Lydia Owen living as a Widow ever since the period of said Daniel Owen's decease, which was on the 22 nd day of May 1826 and that said Daniel Owen Died on the day and date aforesaid Sworn and subscribed before Timothy Owen on this 19 day of July 1837 Jonathan R. Owen Mr. Berry a Judge of Cortland County Pleas
I certify that Timothy Owen & Jonathan R. Owen are persons of truth and veracity and reputable in the Neighbourhoods - July 19 th 1837) Mr. Berry a Judge of Cortland County Pleas

State of New York Cortland County
Clerks Office I Orm Thompson Clerk of said County do hereby certify that William Stry Esq before whom the within affidavit purports to have been taken was at the date of the same a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in for said County duly Commissioned & sworn, and that I am well acqu- ainted with his hand writing & verily believe that the signatures within purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 9th day of January A D 1835
O. Thompson Clerk
X 3270 Lydia Drown Mistress of Daniel N.Y.
Please examine this application & inform me the result.
P.B. Campfield Homer Cortland County N.Y.
J. L. Schenck Esq Court Puerine

Copied C.C. hist 3-1-40.
May 17, 1940.
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Mr. E. H. Owen 3011 West Philadelphia Avenue Detroit, Michigan
BA-J/  Daniel Owen W.18478
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Daniel Owen, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.18478, based upon the military service in that war of Daniel Owen.
Daniel Owen was born in January, 1759, place, and the names of his parents are not shown.
Daniel Owen enlisted in Ashford, Connecticut, in November or December 1775, served one year as private in Captain William Hull's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment, was at the siege of Boston, in the retreat from Long Island and in the battles of Harlem Heights, White Plains and Trenton; immediately after the termination of this service, he reenlisted and served four months as private in Captain James Dana's Company, Colonel Ward's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged May 1, 1777.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Onondaga, Onondaga County, New York. In 1820, he resided in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York.
He died May 22, 1826, place not shown.
Daniel Owen married November 25, 1779, in Westford, Windham County, Connecticut, Lydia Rice. The date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Lydia, was allowed pension on her application executed July 19, 1837, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Scott, Cortland County, New York. In October, 1837, she was living in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York; in 1839, she again residing in Scott, New York, and in 1843, was living in Cortlandville, New York, and still living there in 1850.

... C. Smith Lydia Owen, widow of Daniel Owen, died April 28, 1852, place not shown.
In 1820, soldier's daughter and granddaughter, resided with him, their names are not shown. In 1837, his son, Timothy Owen, was a resident of Cortlandville, New York; and in 1838, his son, Jonathan R. Owen, was aged forty-two years and resided in Spafford, New York. No names of any other children are shown.
In 1820, soldier's brother, Eleazar Owen, resided in Belcher- town, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and stated that he served with his brother, Daniel, in Captain Hall's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment. He was referred to as Captain Owen; no explanation was given for this rank.
In 1837, Eunice Cook, aged seventy-three years, a sister of the soldier's widow, Lydia, was residing in Easton, Washington County, New York, and in the same year their brother, Oliver Rice, was a resident of Mayfield, Montgomery County, New York, and stated he was a Revolutionary War soldier. His age was not given, nor is the christian name of the husband of Eunice Cook shown.
In 1820, soldier referred to one Timothy Owen, it is not shown whether he were identical with soldier's son, Timothy.
In 1843, one William Eldredge was living in Cortlandville, New York, and stated he was well acquainted with Daniel and Lydia Owen. In 1848, and 1849, one William Eldredge witnessed the widow's signature in Cortlandville, New York.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

May 6. 1905 - Hist to Paul Brown - Chicago.
1905. Dec 15. Further family data to Paul Brown. M.B.H.
1910 Apr. 13. Hist to Mary F.C. Boon. M.B.H.
1930 - July 10 - Hist to Mrs. Helen T. Johnson Ed.
1931 - Aug 24. Hist to Miss Agnes Perkins Ed.
1935 - Nov 7 - Hist to R.E. Dale - Ed.
1940 - March 1 - Hist to Mrs. Alfred J. Bird Ed.
1940 May 17. Hist to E.H. Olsen. copied C.C.
Lev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18478
Lydia Owens Wid of Daniel Owens Prim Rev War
Act: Sub-2d  1/48
Index: - Vol. M , Page 104
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Albany 5043
Lydia Owen
widow of Daniel Owen
who was a pensioner under the Act of March 1818 and who died on the 22 d May 1826 of Cortland Co. in the State of New York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Hobbs of the reg t . commanded by Col. Webb in the Can. line for 1 year.
Enscribed on the Roll of Albany
the rate of 10 Dollars ————— Cents per annum
to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Feb. 1840 and sent to L. B. Canfield Agent, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept r 39 140.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th March 40 20.00
$ 160.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk. Book A. Vol. 2. Page 96

New York Albany
Lydia Owen
widow of Daniel Owen who was a Private
in the Conn. line
for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of June 1843 and sent to
L B Canfield Homer, New York.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book c 4 Vol. 1 Page 110.

235.
New York Albany Lydia Owen widow of Daniel Owen who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Reported Col. H. R. L. Rose Oct. 16th 48. Lt. To. H. A. G. Co. with Certificate Enc. Oct 29: 1849
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 — day of June 1848 and sent to
Hon. A. S. Lenger Hoff R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 163 Vol. 4

ON FILE
_____ Date _____ Ex'r. _____
No. _____
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
The above title should be indorsed on every paper relating to this claim.
Washington, D. C., _____, 1890
In response to _____ for information as to the status of the above-entitled claim for pension, you are informed that it awaits replies to letters of inquiry addressed by this Bureau under date of _____, 18____, to parties supposed to have personal knowledge of facts touching the merits of the claim.
Upon receipt of the same the claim will receive further attention.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Law statement of W. 18478, Daniel Owen
Mrs Mary F. Cook Coon
156 East Third street
Oswego N.Y.
APR 5 - 1910

Cattaraugus N.Y. Oct 20, 1849
J. S. Edwards Esq
Dear Sir; I send you herewith declaration of Lydia Owen to obtain increase of Pension, I also send her original Certificate for sur- render.
I have the honor to be Sir H. S. Conger

State of New York } Cattaraugus County } Eliza M. Edgcomb of Cat- land Village in said county being duly sworn says that Lydia Ourn widow of Daniel Ourn who was a private in the Revolutionary War, which said Lydia is a pensioner under the act of 2nd February  4th March 1848 for the services of her said husband, is now alive & re- sides in the town of Cattaraugus in said county of Cattaraugus. I was & subscribed before } E. M. Edgcomb on this 21st day of Oct. 1850 }
John H. Thomas Justice of the Peace
I certify that John H. Thomas is a justice of the Peace for the county of Cattaraugus State of New York (that I am per- sonally acquainted with his hand writing & saw him sign his name to the foregoing journal. Oct. 24, 1850 H. L. Conner

DECLARATION.
State of New York } ss. On this 25 th day of September 1848 personally County of Cortland. } appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county Lydia Owens a resident of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and states that she is the widow of Daniel Owens deceased, who during his natural life was a Revolutionary pensioner under the act of Congress of — can not say at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum, and that she is in the receipt of a pension at the rate of forty dollars per annum —
Now the object of this declaration being made is in order to open a claim at the same rate of pension her husband received in lieu of the amount she now receives — claiming on the evidence filed in her late husband's case, and under the Reso- lution of Congress approved the 1st July 1848.
She further declares she is still a widow
Sworn and subscribed before me on this 25 th day of September 1848 }
E. M. Edgcomb Justice of the Peace I do hereby certify that Lydia Owens she is the widow of Daniel Owens Pensioner.
her Lydia Owens Mark
is well known to me, and that who was a Revolutionary
E. M. Edgcomb Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that Eliza M. Edgcomb is a justice of the peace in & for the county of Portland, State of Maine, and that she has been such justice for several years last past. That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Edgcomb and truly believe her signature to the foregoing be genuine. Dated Sept 7. 1828
H. S. Congdon Ho of Rep.

Watford Ct } October 25 }
Free David S. Richardson P. M.
Mr. Lizzie B. Canfield Warner, Cortland County N. Y.
Call

Post Master's letter concerning Lydia's census Marriage 1887
1887
Dear Mr. B. Carpenter Yours, Cordially County N.Y.
Rev. S. Richardson P.O. Box 100
1887
Mr. Queen Village Miller
1887

Watford October 24. 1887
Dear Sir
Your letter requesting me to examine the Records in this Town relating to the marriage of David Owen and Lydia Rice has been duly received. I have attended to that duty. I called on the Town Clerk and requested him to ascertain whether the above marriage was recorded. He has examined, but could find no record of it. I have also called at the Parish Records of Westford but could find no records of marriages celebrated at the time you mentioned, excepting such as were celebrated by Clergymen who used to enter their marriages in the Church records. The probability is that Esqr. Whiting made a record of the marriage and could his records be found, it would be among them. I was informed by his Son that when he was superintended as Justice, that his records went

into the hands of our Esqr Smith. Esqr. Smith has long since been dead and it is supposed by some that his records went into the hands of his Administrator who died last Winter. I have not been able to find them at his late Residence.
The law in those times was not as it now is: which requires all Marriages within the limits of a Town to be recorded in the Town Records under a heavy penalty. In case of the loss of Records, Parol testimony, I conceive, would be admis- -sible. I made inquiry of Mr. Whitney (Son of Esqr. Whitney) on the subject but he has no recollection respecting it. Should I obtain any further light on the subject it will be cheerfully communicated to you Very Respectfully I ared B. Richmond

Haverhill Jan. 7 th 1837
I send you the letter received in regard to your Mother's Marriage - think it best for you to send me $2. 00. I could procure $1. to the best of our affairs - have sent him one Dollar - think we had better send him another, & direct him, if possible to find some person who was present at the Wedding, if not, he must make an Affidavit of the fact, that no record can be found, which will cost at least $1. if not more - then we shall have to obtain Affidavits of the old Family Record, Bible &c. if she was not Married til after his last time of Service offered - we certainly can obtain a Record for her yours, in haste L. W. G. Comstock
Mr Green
Marietta Portoff Spofford

Payment to be made at Albany by Thos. W. Olcott Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 163 Vol. 4.
Geo. H. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1843, Lydia Owen. widow of Daniel Owen, who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1843, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this sixteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Pension Office October 16 1848
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that the application of Lydia Owen widow of Daniel Owen, for an increase of her pension under the act  Joint Resolution of 7 July 1848, has been received and placed on file.
This resolution which give the same Amount of pension to the widow, which her husband drew, was not intended to alter the rate of pension directed by the acts of July 4, 1836 and July 7 1838. Both these acts gave the same rate of pension to the widow to which the husband would have been entitled under the act of 7 May 1832. Mr Owen, husband agreed to his own declaration sent out 12 monthly. and input Under the last mentioned act he would have been entitled to a pension of $40 per month, which amount has been allowed. (Continued) and is all that the law of 7 May 1838 (and others) is to grant for that period of service.

As I do not understand the final resolution of the 1 st July last to lay down any new principle in computing the pension upon the acts of 4 July 1836 and 7 July 1838, I cannot allow Mrs. Oliver a stipend of $96. 00 per Anm, which her husband drew under the act of 18 March 1838.
Mr. A. L. Rice Oct. 16. 45
Hon. R. L. Row Memor Hill NY

Albany Dec 6 my Oct 9
Robt Rose M C
Hon J. L. Edwards Com. Pensins Washington
Rev. Mr. [unclear]

Albany Hill Oct 9. 1848
My dear Sir
I beg leave to call your attention to the within certificate — Will you do me the favor of sending the forms now used by the Abt. under the law extending the marriage to 1800.
Yours truly
Robt. Rose
Hon J. L. Edwards Washington

How N. S. Conyer Oct. 29: 1849 —

43 Pension Office Oct 29, 1849
Sir,
In answer to the application of Lydia Owen for increase of pension, I have the honor to inform you that her husband, Daniel Owen, was a pensioner under the act of 18 March 1831, which allowed $48 per annum for nine months service, or more. He served as a private, one year which period, under the act of 7 th June 1832, would have entitled him to $72 per annum only, although he drew $48, under the act of 18 March 1831.
The acts, giving her the same amount that  under which Mrs Owen has been pensioned  her husband received, or would have been entitled  to the widow's  to the same amount that their husbands received, or would have been entitled to under the act of 7 th June 1832. She is not, therefore, entitled to a higher rate of allowance than what she now receives.
The Secret Resolution of July 1, 1848, does not contemplate the increase of pension in such a case as this. The pension certificate of Mrs Owen is herewith returned.
Hon H. S. Conner, Cortland Village N.Y.
(Actis)

42 1/2 Glen D.C. Feb 18 1873
Jan 3 '73
Revolutionary Pension Claim -
Wm: Owens
Bellevue, Commission of Pensions - Washington City - District Columbia -

Revolutionary Pension Claim
FREE
6354 Nov 19 N.Y.
July 7 1838
Genl. S. Edwards, Commission Merchant
Washington City, District Columbia

Lydia Pilem Papers for a Pension 1838
Marr'd 25 Nov 1779 Husband died 22 nd May 1826
Col W. H. Counc.
Admitted Private 12 minutes
— B. Fairfield Esq., Homer N. Y.

Cortland County State of New York
State of New York } p. I Jonathan R. Owen age Sixty two years, of the Town of Shafford in the County of Onondago and State of New York, being duly sworn according to Law, depose and say - that Lydia Owen, a Widow of Daniel Owen (Deceased), who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of 1818 - lived, at the time her said Husband, Daniel Owen drew a Pension, and when he obtained said Pension, in the Town of Onondago, County of Onondago, & State of New York. This deponent says, he has used due Diligence, to obtain a Record Evidence of her Marriage, to the said Owen, and has not been able to obtain the same - as will more fully appear from a Letter herewith attached from the PostMaster of the Town of Northford, Windham County State of Connecticut, and that an Affidavit from one Eunice Cook who is said Lydia Owens Sister 1 1 1. . . . . H. Hamilton Secy of Pension
State of New York Cortland County Clerks Office
Clatsop County Clerks Office
ss. I the undersigned clerk of said County do hereby certify that Sequoia P. Canfield is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County
duly Elected & qualified that his term of office commenced on the 1 st day of January 1839 and will expire on the last day of December 1840, and that his signature to the annexed affidavit is genuine.
Given under my hand & seal of said County the fourth day of June 1858
H. A. Warner Dip Clerk

Cortland County } State of New York } p.
I Jonathan R. Owen age Forty two years, of the Town of Spafford in the County of Onondaga and State of New York, being duly sworn according to Law, depose and say - that Lydia Owen, a Widow of Daniel Owen deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of 1818 - lived, at the time her said Husband, Daniel Owen drew a Pension, and when he obtained said Pension, in the Town of Onondaga, County of Onondaga, & State of New York this deponent says, he has used due Diligence, to obtain a Record Evidence of her Marriage, to the said Owen, and has not been able to obtain in same - as will more fully appear from a Letter herewith attached from the Post Master of the Town of Westford, Windham County State of Connecticut, and that an Affidavit from one Eunice Cook who is said Lydia Owens Sister has been forwarded to the Commissioners of Pension that she, said Eunice Cook, was present when they said Lydia & Daniel were Married, by Esq. Whiting on the 25 th day of November 1779, as stated in her Declaration, said Lydia Owens, this deponent says he is the reputed Son of said Lydia & Daniel - sworn and subscribed
before me this 4 th day of June 1834.
Jonathan R. Owen.
Just B Campfield J. Owen
I certify that Jonathan R. Owen who subscribed and sworn to the above Affidavit, is a Man of truth and veracity & reputable in his Neighborhood Just B Campfield J. Owen

State of New York
Concord County
Clerks Office
I Owen R. Humeon Clerk of

Hand Sir please examine these papers in addition to the claim of Lydia Green, Mother of Daniel Green. I think, there was an Affidavit from one of Green's book who was present at the Wedding, among the first papers - please inform me the result as soon as convenient - Yours respectfully -
J. L. Richardson
J. P. Banfield Hann. Callenall County - N. York August 16 th 1858

3270 John 18. Houl Ms. A. 9. 2. 36 3270
Revolutionary Pension Claim -
Le
Edwards, Commission Pension -
City of Washington,
District Columbia -

Waver January 9 th 1838-
Sir -
enclosed are the papers of Lydia Cunn for a Pension. Please examine them and inform me the result - yours respectfully - D. B. Campbell
Ward J. L. Edwards

Lydia Anna Dabrowski for a Pinnie April 1839

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows - and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838
on this 24 th day of April 1839, personally appeared before Henry Stephens one of the Judges of Cortland County Common Pleas, in the State of New York Lydia Dean, a resident of the Town of Saco in the County of Cortland and State of New York age Eighty 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 act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows - and the joint resolution of July 7, 1838 That she is the Widow of Daniel Dean deceased who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, and drew a Pension - she further declares that she was married to the said Daniel Dean in the Town of Westford, Windham County of State of Connecticut, by Benjamin Whiting on the 25 th day of November 1779 that her Husband, the aforesaid Daniel Dean died on the 22 nd day of May 1826 that she was married when previous to his leaving the service, but she is not able to obtain proof of that fact as she knows of - but the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794 - That her Name was Lydia Rice before she was married to the said Daniel Dean - That she has remained a Widow ever since the decease of her said Husband as will appear by the proof hereto annexed -
Sworn and subscribed before me this 24 th day of April 1839.
Lydia Dean
Henry Stephens First Judge of Cortland Common Pleas
State of New York } Jonathan H. Sisson of Spofford County } age Forty two years to Sabrina

Corn
age thirty-five years of the County of Herk- Coventry County being both duly sworn according to Law doth on this oath say that they are personally acquainted with Lydia Drown the Widow of Daniel Drown deceased who was a Revolutionary Soldier & was a Pensioner and knows that the said Lydia Drown has remained a Widow ever since the death of said Daniel Drown Deceased
Jonathan R. Drown
sworn and subscribed before me this 24 th day
of April 1839
Sabrina Drown
Henry Stephens First Judge Cortland Common Pleas
I certify that Jonathan R. Drown & Sabrina Drown are persons of truth and honesty and reputable in their neighbourhood
Henry Stephens First Judge Cortland Common Pleas
I Henry Stephens the Judge within named and before whom the Declaration of Lydia Drown, the Plaintiff for a Pension within named, was made, and before whom the proceedings were held pro forma. I certify and declare my opinion, after the investigation of the Mat- ter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the said Lydia Drown is the Widow of Daniel Drown, who was a Revolutionary Soldier, and I do further certify, that in my opin- ion the said Lydia Drown is utterly unable from bodily infirmity and old age to attend Court for the purpose of making her Declaration.
Henry Stephens First Judge Cortland Common Pleas

State of New York Cortland County Clerk's Office
I Owen Stimson Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Henry Stephens whose name before whom the within Affidavit purport to have been taken was at the time of taking the same First Judge in & for said County duly appoin- ted, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge & verify believe that his signature to the same are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County this 13th day of November 1854. Owen Stimson Clerk
Homer Cortland County N.Y. Dear Sir - please examine this Claim, if correct - send one, his Pension Certificate - you will find the proof Relating to his marriage, by Pariah Cook - among his Application last year, as here before - yours respectfully J. L. Collins Esq. J. B. Campfield
N. P. ... ... ...

Jonathan P. Allen
Officiant in the Com of Lydia Ann's Marriage
1838

State of New York Montgomery County
Oliver Rice of the town of Mayfield county and state aforesaid being duly sworn doth depose and say that Lydia Rice a sister of his was married to Daniel Owen as he was informed by his mother and other persons. And as he does verily believe for the following reasons viz that he has known the above named Lydia Rice and Daniel Owen to live together as man and wife during the time of the revolutionary war and since that time untill the death of the said Daniel Owen which was not much different from twelve years since as he has been informed, that he was in the service of the united states himself and came home on a visit to his friends or his fathers family and was at that time informed of the marriage of the said Lydia Rice and Daniel Owen at that time and that the said Daniel was also a soldier of the revolutionary army at the time of his marriage to the said Lydia Rice that the said Lydia Rice or Lydia Owen the widow of the said Daniel Owen now resides in the town of Spofford in the county of Brodaga and state of New York
Oliver Rice
Subscribed and sworn before me this 18 th day of October 1837
David (Blaney) Justice " "
I certify that Oliver Rice who sworn and subscribed to the above Affedavit before me, is a person of truth and honesty & reputable in his neighbourhood
David Blaney Justice

State of New York Montgomery County
Clerks office. I do hereby certify that the Within named David Clancey Esquire whose name is subscribed to the first of the forego- ing affidavit &c was on the day of the date thereof a justice of the Peace in and for said County and duly authorized by the Laws of the said State to administer oaths and that his signature subscribed to the same is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have here- unto set my hand and the seal of my office this 30 th October 1838
A. J. Conner Clerk
Eliza Van Alstyne Clerk of Justice's Court

Cortland County State of New York
I Jonathan A. Allen aged Forty two Years, of the Town of Spafford, in the County of Onondaga & State of New York do hereby say
that I have made diligent search, for the family Revere, supposed to be in existence, at the time Lydia Allen, the Widow of Daniel Allen deceased, who was a Revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner made application for a Pension, and that the same can not be found, it was a number of years since it was in an old Bible which was very much worn & mutilated when I last saw it & I am sat- isfied that the same is lost or destroyed, I am the son of said Daniel & Lydia Allen as I merely believe
known and subscribed before me this 29 th day of September 1838 Lizur B. Campfield J. Revere
Jonathan A. Allen Declarifies that I am personally acquainted with Jonathan A. Allen above & that he is a Man of Truth & Veracity & reputable in his Neighborhood Lizur B. Campfield J. Revere
State of New York Cortland County
I Orren Thompson Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that Lizur B. Campfield before whom the above affidavit appears to have been taken was at the time of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly elected & qualified & that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 2 nd day of October 1838
Orren Thompson Clerk

Kan. Cortland County N.Y.
John, examine this additional testimony in the Canajoharie Aren, Widow of Daniel Aren, and inform me the result The reason why this Aren's Affidavit, was not forwarded in the first place, is, that I supposed he can now clear, of his Affidavit, was not properly authenticated, which has since been done — yours respectfully
L. B. Canfield
To and J. L. Edwards Esq.
3 to and Mrs. A. Aren Affidavit in the Can of Lydia Aren's marriage 1838

I James Bayle of the town of Litchfield in the County of Winsted and State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that in the month of December November 1775 Daniel Owen, Eleazer Owen and myself enlisted into the continental service in Capt William Hulls company in Col Charles Webb's Regiment in the Connecticut line. We enlisted as aforesaid in Litchfield; Lieut John Shumway of said company was the officer with us. We joined the army early in the month of December 1775 near Boston and I know that said Daniel Owen served in said company as a soldier on the Continental establishment against the common enemy from the time we joined the army as aforesaid until the 16 th day of November 1776; on that day I was taken prisoner at Fort Washington and consequently did not know of said Daniel's further service & discharge he was a good soldier and served faithfully and further the Deponent saith not.
James Bayle
State of Connecticut Windham ss. February 1819 Personally appeared James Bayle of Litchfield in said County who is a credible witness and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before
David Bolles Judge of the County Court for said Windham County

I David C. Bolles Clerk of the County Court in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that David Bolles Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit of Messrs Heazer Owen & James Bague was made is Judge of the Windham County Court, that the foregoing signatures are his hand writing & that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name & affixed the Publick Seal of Court at Windham in Haseury this eleventh day of March Anno Domini 1819.
David C. Bolles

I, Eleazer Owen of Belcherstown in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, testify and say that I know that my brother Daniel Owen of the town of Onondaga in the State of New York enlisted himself a soldier in Capt William Hull's company in Col. Charles Webb's Regiment in the month of November 1775 and said Daniel joined the army near Boston early in the month of December 1775 and served in D Company in the Connecticut Line on the Continental establishment until the latter part of December AD 1776 when he was honorably discharged from D Service I enlisted when he did and James Byles of Litchfield in Connecticut also; and I served in company with D Daniel until we were discharged in December 1776 as aforesaid. And further the deponent saith not.
Eleazer Owen
State of Connecticut Windham ss 9 March 1810 Personally appeared Capt Eleazer Owen signer of the foregoing deposition and before the subscriber made solemn oath that it contains the truth and nothing but the truth. As he lives a distance from me I am not personally acquainted with D Deponent's character but upon careful enquiry I am informed and fully believe that D Eleazer Owen is a credible witness. David Bolles Judge of the County Court for the County of Windham

new edition of the Standard to the M ts & P. B. 1871. 1.
Admit private p. 40 (Albany Agency) Send to L. B. Canfield Home N. Y.

Declaration -
in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843, granting Pensions to certain Widows who have received a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838 -
State of New York } ss on this tenth day of April Carland County } A.D. 1843. Personally appeared Town of Carlandville } before me a Notary Public Justice of the Peace of said County.
Lydia Auer a resident of the Town of Carlandville in said County of Carland, aged Eighty Four years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her Oath Make the following Declaration - in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843, granting Pensions to widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War that she is the Widow of Daniel Auer (Deceased) who was a Private in said Revolutionary War. The amount of the Pension which she received under said act, was Forty Dollars Per Year she further declares that she is still a Widow of the said Daniel Auer.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 10 th day of April A.D. 1843.
Lydia her Auer mark
Justice of the Peace Notary Public
Attest William Eldridge of Town of Carlandville, County of Carland & State of New York.
Carland County ss we William Eldridge & Oliver Munn both of lawful age being duly sworn according to Law depose and say that we are personally knowing to Lydia Auer remaining a Widow, in said the Deed of Daniel Auer -

sworn and subscribed before me this 10 th day of April A.D. 1843. Ligier B. Canfield J. Peace
William Oldridge Oliver Moon
I certify that William Oldridge & Oliver Moon are per- sons of truth and veracity and reputable in their Neighborhood -
Ligier B. Canfield Peace
State of New York Cortland County ss
427
I, Milton B. Stock Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Oliver B. Canfield Esq. before me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing application and that the laws of the State of the peace in the said County has elected & qualified that I am well acquainted with the character of said Oliver B. Canfield & believe him to be a person of good character & veracity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said County this 10 th day of April 1843.
M. B. Stock Clerk
Have Sir - please examine this application, and inform me the result as soon as convenient - I oblige you humble Servt L. B. Canfield
J. L. P. Leonard Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Admit for postage $1.00 Albany Agency Send to L. B. Canfield Homer N.Y.

Adm 552
Admitted
Hon H. S. Conger HofR

State of New York Cortland County ss.
On this 27 th day of March 1848 Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Lydia Owen a Resident of Cortlandville in the County of Cortland age about 70 years
Who being first duly sworn and coming to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd of February 1848 - Granting pensions to widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War that she is the widow of Leavitt Owen 2 nd Who was a Private in the Continental Line and was pensioned under the act of 18 th March 1818 - at the Rate of $96 - Per annum and that she receives a Pension of $40 Per annum under the act of June 14 th 1844 -
She further declares that she is still a Widow -
Sworn to and subscribed to the day and year above written before
E. W. Edgcomb Justice of the Peace
Lydia Mr Owen Mark
Witness William Eldredge -
I hereby certify that Elenore W. Edgcomb, the person before me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration, is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cortland in the State of New York, and was

such justice as the time the same purports to have been made. that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Edgcomb & that I know his signature to the foregoing to be genuine Dated May 18, 1848
H. S. Lee Attorney at Law.
Admiral
John H. S. Lee
H. S. Lee

State of New York Cortland County - ss.
Be it known, that on this 20 th day of October 1849 Personally appeared before the subscriber, Eloyen W. Edgcomb a Justice of the Peace in and for said County - Lydia Owen Respondent of the Court of Common Pleas, in said County.
Who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefits of the Provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March, 1818 and 1 st of May 1820 and 7 th July 1838. and Joint Resolution of July 1 1848 - making Provisions for the relief of Pensions to Widows of of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the Widow of Leavel Owen who was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 18 th March 1818 and 1 st May 1820 at the Rate of $96 00 Per annum and that she was Pensions under the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838 and the subsequent acts at the Rate of $40 00 Per annum and she now makes application for an increase of her Pension from $40 00 per annum to the same amount that her late Husband drew which was $96 00 Per annum
Sworn and Subscribed the 20 th day of October 1849 before me
They be for me E. M. Edgcomb      Lydia her X Olin Sister of the Rev. Mark Wolfe      William Eldridge

I hereby certify that Eliza M Edgcomb is a Justice of the Peace in & for the county of Calland State of New York that he has been such justice for several years past, that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and believe his signature to the foregoing, just to be genuine. Oct. 20, 1849 H. S. Conger

Due for 1916 per annu beg former pays at 40.00 comg 1 July 1848.
Wm M. S. Craig W. S. R.

Eastland Village N.Y. Oct. 24th 1850
Sir I send you herewith the Certificate of Lydia Owen in order to again make application for increase of pension in the case.
In your letter to me under date of October 24th, 1849, you state the grounds upon which an application for an increase was rejected; but I learn that since that time a different principle has been established so as to make this application well founded.
I send you affidavits showing that Mary Owen is now alive.
I am Yours &c H. S. Conger
Col J. S. Edwards Comm Pensions

Cortland Village February 6 N.Y. March 17 1857
Sir
I Rand a duplicate of Pension for Lydia Owen Widow of Samuel Owen deceased under the act of July 1 st 1848 - Income from $40 to $96 Per annum, Pay all at the New York agency by P.M. Irving Esq. I sent the Papers to New York for Pay not they were returned for the Reason her name was not on them 13 Books
I Wrote to Allary when she had formally been paid, & recd an answer that her name was not on them 13 Books for Pay not - I then sent the Papers again to New York, and the agent again informs me her name was not on them 13 Books -
Will you be so good as to inform me where I can send her papers for Payment -
I am very Respectfully Yours obedt Servt
E W Edgcomb
J E Heath Esq Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Revolutionary Pension Claim
FREE
add: Israel Guthrie (deceased)
NY
Hon. J. A. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
District of Columbia
Dec 12 2
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J. B. Edwards Com te of Pensions
L. B. Canfield Esq. Homer N. York

Information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Daniel Davis No. 18478
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec 1842 1 year Private William H. Wells William H. Wells Conn   Jan 1843 4 mo " James Dine William H. Wells "   Discharged Aug 1847  
Battles engaged in, San Jacinto, Texas, April 21, 1846
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wethersfield, Conn
Date of application for pension, Nov 1842
Residence at date of application, Wethersfield, Conn
Age at date of application, born July 1799, died Jan 22 1866
Remarks: He was married at the time of his enlistment. He had 10 children, 5 sons and 5 daughters. He was a man of good character and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died at the age of 66. His wife, Sarah, died at the age of 68. They were both buried in the same cemetery. Their children and grandchildren are still living in the vicinity of their home.
Very respectfully,

Dec. 15, 1905.
Wid. File No. 18,478, Lydia, widow of Daniel Owen, Rev. War.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated November 21, 1905, and received in this Bureau November 23, 1905, you are advised that the above-noted widow resided in Scott, Cortland County, New York, when she applied for pension in 1837, and in 1850 she resided in Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York. Date and place of her death not shown.
For date of last payment apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, citing following data: Widow certificate No. 235; issued January 17, 1851; Act February 2, 1848; Albany, New York Agency.
In 1880 soldier referred to a daughter and granddaughter-- names not stated.
Sons: Timothy, over twenty-one years in 1837, then residing in Cortlandville, New York; and Jonathan R., forty-two years in 1839, then residing in Spofford, Onondaga County, New York.
Soldier's brother, Eleazer, resided in Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in 1819.
No further family data.
Very respectfully,
Mr. Paul Brown, 1105-135 Adam St., First National Bank, Chicago, Ill.
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL
July 10, 1930
Mrs. Helen W. Johnson Mountainbrook Farm Brewster, New York
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.18478, it appears that Daniel Owen was born in January, 1759, place not stated.
He enlisted at Ashford, Connecticut, in December, 1775, served one year as a private in Captain William Hull's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment, was at the siege of Boston and in the battles of Harlem Heights, White Plains and Trenton.
Immediately after the termination of this service, he reenlisted and served four months as a private in Captain James Dana's Company, Colonel Ward's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged May 1, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Onondaga, Onondaga County, New York. In 1820, he resided in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York.
He died May 22, 1826.
The soldier married November 25, 1779, at Westford, Windham County, Connecticut, Lydia Rice.
She was allowed pension on her application executed July 19, 1837, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Scott, Cortland County, New York.

She died April 28, 1852.
In 1820, soldier referred to his daughter and grand-daughter, but did not give their names. In 1837, son Timothy Owen, was a resident of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York, and in 1838, son Jonathan R., was aged forty-two years and resided in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

March 1, 1940.
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Mrs. Alfred J. Bird Box 154 St. Anthony, Idaho.
BA-J/CC Daniel Owen W.18478
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the War of 1812 record of Daniel Owen, the father of Jonathan R. Owen and Sally Owen Eldredge, and who in 1790 or 1796, resided at Milton, Saratoga, New York.
Claim There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the War of 1812 of the Daniel Owen described by you. However, a record has been found based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Daniel Owen of New York, who had a son, Jonathan R. Owen. His record follows as found in pension claim, W.18478.
Reference Daniel Owen was born in January, 1759. The place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
Daniel Owen enlisted at Ashford, Connecticut, in November or December, 1775, served one year as private in Captain William Hull's company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut regiment, was at the siege of Boston, in the retreat from Long Island and in the battles of Harlem Heights, White Plains and Trenton; immediately after the termination of this service, he reenlisted and served four months as private in Captain James Dana's company, Colonel Ward's Connecticut regiment and was discharged May 1, 1777.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Onondaga, Onondaga County, New York. In 1820, he resided in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York.
He died May 22, 1826, place not shown.

Daniel Owen married November 25, 1779, at Westford, Windham County, Connecticut, Lydia Rice. The date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Lydia, was allowed pension on her application executed July 19, 1837, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Scott, Cortland County, New York. In October, 1837, she was living in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York; in 1839 was again residing in Scott, New York, and in 1843, was living in Cortlandville, New York, and still living there in 1850.
Lydia Owen, widow of Daniel Owen, died April 28, 1852, place not shown.
In 1820, soldier referred to his daughter and granddaughter, who resided with him but he did not give their names. In 1837, his son Timothy Owen, was a resident of Cortlandville, New York; and in 1838, his son Jonathan R. Owen was aged forty-two years and resided in Spafford, New York. No names of any other children are shown.
In 1820, soldier's brother Eleazer Owen, resided in Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and stated that he served with his brother, Daniel, in Captain Hull's company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut regiment. He is referred to as Captain Owen; no explanation was given for the title. was this rank
In 1837, Eunice Cook, aged seventy-three years, a sister of the soldier's widow, Lydia, was residing in Easton, Washington County, New York, and in the same year their brother, Oliver Rice, was a resident of Mayfield, Montgomery County, New York and stated he was a Revolutionary War soldier. His age is not given, nor is the Christian name of the husband of Eunice Cook shown. was
In 1820 soldier referred to one Timothy Owen, it is not shown whether he is identical with soldier's son, Timothy. where
In 1843, one William Eldredge was living in Cortlandville, New York and stated he was well acquainted with Daniel and Lydia Owen. In 1848, and 1849, one William Eldredge witnessed the widow's signature in Cortlandville, New York.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

November 6, 1935
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Mr. R. E. Dale Nebraska Historical Library Station A Lincoln, Nebraska
Daniel Owen, W. 18478 Joseph Owen, S. 28832 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Daniel Owen, born in Ashford, Connecticut, in 1759, married Lydia Rice and lived near Oneida County, New York; Eleazer Owen, born also in Ashford, Connecticut, in 1761, married Abigail Picknell and died in 1843 in Belchertown, Massachusetts; also, Joseph Owen, born in Sheffield, Massachusetts, in 1757, married Hannah Button and died in 1841 in Berne, New York.
Because of the large number of requests for records of Revolutionary War soldiers and the lack of clerical force available for furnishing such information, it has been impossible to make a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of that war for one person.
The records of Daniel Owen and Joseph Owen are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 7, 1935
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BA-J/EEL
Daniel Owen-W.18478
Mr. R.E.Dale Nebraska Historical Library Station A Lincoln, Nebraska
Dear Sir:
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.18478, based upon the military service in that war of Daniel Owen.
Daniel Owen was born in January, 1759. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
Daniel Owen enlisted at Ashford, Connecticut, in December, 1775, served one year as private in Captain William Hull's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment, was at the siege of Boston, in the retreat from Long Island and in the battles of Harlem Heights, White Plains and Trenton: immediately after the termination of this service, he reenlisted and served four months as a private in Captain James Dens's Company, Colonel Ward's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged May 1, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Onondaga County, New York. In 1820, he resided in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York.
He died May 22, 1826, place not shown.
The soldier married November 25, 1779, at Westford, Windham County, Connecticut, Lydia Rice. The date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Lydia, was allowed pension on her application executed July 19, 1837, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Scott, Cortland County, New York. In October, 1837, she was living in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York; in 1839, was again residing in Scott, New York, and in 1843, was living in Cortlandville, New York. 9 / C. C. ... ...

Lydia Owen, widow of Daniel Owen, died April 28, 1852, place not shown.
In 1820, soldier referred to his daughter and granddaughter, who resided with him but he did not give their names. In 1837, son Timothy Owen was a resident of Cortlandville, New York; and in 1838, son Jonathan R. Owen, was aged forty-two years and resided in Spafford, New York. No names of any other children are shown.
In 1820, soldier's brother Eleazer Owen, resided in Belcher-town, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and stated that he served with his brother, Daniel, in Captain Hull's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment. He is referred to as Captain Owen; no explanation was given for the title.
Easton 1837 In 1837, Eunice Cook, a sister of the soldier's widow, Lydia, was residing in Washington County, New York, and in same year their brother, Oliver Rice, was a resident of Mayfield, New York. Their ages are not given nor is the Christian name of the husband of Eunice Cook shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

August 28, 1931
Miss Amy Perkins 367 North Main Street Angola, New York
DA-5/1111
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.18478, that Daniel Owan was born in January, 1759, place not stated.
He enlisted at Ashford, Connecticut, in December, 1775, served one year as a private in Captain William Hill's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment, was at the siege of Boston and in the battles of Harlem Heights, White Plains and Trenton.
Immediately after the termination of this service, he re-enlisted and served four months as a private in Captain James Dunn's Company, Colonel Ward's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged May 2, 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Onondaga County, New York. In 1820, he resided in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York.
He died May 22, 1826.
The soldier married November 25, 1779, at Westford, Windham County, Connecticut, Lydia Rice.
She was allowed pension on her application executed July 11, 1837, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Scott, Cortland County, New York.
She died April 28, 1852.
In 1820, soldier referred to his daughter and granddaughter.

but did not give their names. In 1837, son Timothy Owen, was a resident of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York, and in 1838, son Jonathan R., was aged forty-two years and resided in Spafford, Onondaga County, New York.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

St. Anthony, Ida
Feb, 4, 1940. maybe Rev
Dear Sir, I am writing an inquiry about Daniel Owen my 2 nd gr grandfather, who lived about, 1790 or 96 at Milton, Saratoga, N. Y., And the family think he served as a soldier in the War of 1812, That is perhaps one reason they kept Johnathan R Owen out of the army as long as possible. Daniel had children, Two of who were Johnathan R Owen and Sally (Owen) Eldredge. Please let me know all you can find out about him.
And oblige
Mrs Alfred J Bird.
Box 154
St. Anthony, Ida.

Aug. 9, 1931
Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please tell me what information you have regarding Daniel Owen , a Revolutionary soldier that was pensioned after the war.
His pension was continued to his widow Lydia Owen, after his death and records say he was a Connecticut soldier living in Spafford, Onondaga Co. N.Y.
Can you tell me what place in Connecticut he enlisted from?
Any information regarding him date of birth and place, will be greatly appreciated.
Yours Truly Amy Perkins

3011 West Philadelphia Ave Detroit, Michigan April 8, 1940
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Please send pension record of DANIEL OWEN Revolutionary Soldier who died in Onondaga Co, New York May 22, 1826 aged 67 years. He served in Connecticut and removed, probably to Spafford, N. Y.
Yours very truly
E. H. Owen

Lincoln, Nebr., Oct. 27, 1935
Veterans' Bureau,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
I want information concerning the following men named Alven, who received pensions, I understand, for service in the Revolutionary War:
1. Joseph Alven b. prob. Sheffield, Mass., 1757, d. prob. Berne, N.Y., 1841, seems to have married Hannah Button. 2. Daniel Alven, b. prob. Ashford, Conn., 1759, seems to have married Lydia Rine and lived in or near Oneida Co., N.Y. 3. Eleazer Alven, b. prob. Ashford, Conn., 1761, d. prob. Belchertown, Mass., 1843, seems to have married Abigail Picknell.
I would like any information given as to parentage, brothers and sisters, children, wife, etc.; also dates and places of birth, marriage and death. What was their Revolutionary service?
Thanking you, I am, Yours very truly, Nebraska Historical Library, Station A. P. E. Dale

Mountainbrook Farm, Brewster, N.Y., May 13, 1930.
Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Revolutionary War section.
Gentlemen:-
Will you be so good as to send to me, copy of the Revolutionary War service of the following?
DANIEL OWEN , born at Ashford, Connecticut January 15, 1759.
I believe that he was a pensioner; will you give me his place of residence at time pension application was executed, also any in- formation which you may have, which will assist me in tracing his family ?
If I am not mistaken, he moved from Ashford, Conn., to somewhere in New York State.
Awaiting your convenience and thanking you for your cour- tesy, believe me,
Very truly yours,
(Mrs) Helen W. Johnson -

Chicago, April 24, 1905.
U.S. Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly inform me what data you have on your records concerning Daniel Owen, who served in the Revolutionary War from Connecticut.
I find the following records in "Connecticut Men in the Revolution":-
"Third Regiment-Gen. Putnam-1775- 5th Company, Thomas Knowlton, Captain; Daniel Owen, Private, Enlisted May 1st, discharged, Dec. 1611.
The Quebec Expedition-1775-Capt. Hanchett's Company. Third Regiment-5th Company- Daniel Owen, private.
Captain Saterlee's Company- ("In Garrison, Johnstown".) Private, Daniel Owen, enlisted April 10, Re-engaged December 25 Captain Saterlee."
Will you kindly inform me from what town this Daniel Owen enlisted, in what battles he fought, and whether he received a pension, and if so, please give the data accompanying this record.
I also find on page 643 of the same book, under "Connecticut Pensioners, Act of 1818, residing in New York" the name "Daniel Owen, 2nd". Will you also kindly give me what data you have concerning the latter - was he son of the Daniel Owen mentioned above, or was he the same man.
I am desirous of obtaining this information to assist in establishing eligibility to the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
A reply at your first opportunity will be appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Paul Brown
1105 - 135 Adams Street.

HORTON & BROWN ATTORNEYS FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING CHICAGO
OLIVER H. HORTON PAUL BROWN JOHN H. MILLER WILLIAM H. GRUVER
NOV 30 1905
Chicago, Nov. 21, 1905.
Mr. V. Warner, U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
In re your favor of May 6, 1905 , signed J.R.W. - 18478, Wid. Rev. War, - Daniel Owen.
After giving the service of this Daniel Owen, whom you say applied for pension April 14, 1818, you say " He married Lydia Rice Nov. 25, 1779 at Westford, Conn, and died May 22, 1826, and she was pensioned as his widow. "
Will you kindly advise me if your records contain the names of any children of Daniel and Lydia (Rice) Owen, also where she was living at the time she drew this pension, and the date of her death. I have been informed that the pension records contain the names of children of a pensioner, as well as the wife's name, and will thank you to supply me with these, at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
Paul Brown
7705-135 Adams St