Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 43028, for Paul Moon, Connecticut

SERVICE
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Moon, Paul
NUMBER _____
NUMBER. S 4302-8
CONTENTS

20. 330. Albany Agency.
Paul Moon
of Schoharie Co. in the State of N. York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Stevens of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Burrell in the Connecticut line, for the term of one year. from January 1776 to February 1777
Inscribed on the roll of the Albany Agency at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 day of May 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 of May 1831 — and sent to Prof. Peter J. Borst Middleburgh, N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1831 $ 25.57. Semi-annual all'ce ending
$25.57
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Rec: Book 2. Vol: 5. fol: 141.
(27170)

County of Schoharie ss
On this first day of February A D 1831 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the peace, for the County of Schoharie, in the State of New York. Paul Moon resident in said County, aged Seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, cloth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st of May, 1820; that he, the said Paul Moon enlisted for the term of one year, in the month of January or February (the particular day on which, this declarant cannot remember) in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, in the State of New York, in the Company commanded by Captain John Stevens, and Lieutenants Kimbal and Patterson, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Burrill in the line of the State of Connecticut, on the New England regular Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in said Corps (with the exception of eight or ten days, he was taken a prisoner by the British and Indians in Canada) until the last of February or first of March in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, when he was discharged from the Service in Ticonderoga in the State of New York; that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present; that his name is not on the roll of any State except Connecticut; and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension, that from the year 1818 until the 13 th day of January

At 1831 he this declarant was in possession of a lot or farm of mountain land, situated in the Town of Middlebury in the said County, containing one hundred and sixty six on which there is an improvement of between 40 & 50 acres acres; which said farm was leased to him by Jacob Livingston, for the term of his this declarant and his son William's Life time; said Livingston reserving a rent annually of twenty three dollars; that he then was able to do some labor on the said farm, and occasionally could burn some charcoal, which he could sell for a good price; that his youngest son Henry Moon, now about thirty four years of age resided with declarant, and assisted him to cultivate said farm until the year 1827 when he went away and moved to Ulster County, and now has to provide for a family of his own —
And in pursuance of the act of the first May 1820 I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the united States on the 18 th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the united States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th 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 — That since the 18 th day of March 1818 the following changes have been made in my property and circumstances, being justly indebted as herein particularly set forth and being unable to make

payment, without disposing of my farm, leased to me by Jacob Livingston; I accordingly sold it on the 13 th day of January last to one John Teater of the Town of Middleburgh in the County of Schoharie for the Sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, that being as favor- able an offer for the same as this declarant could get. Which Sum by the terms of the contract was paid to me this declarant as follows. Said Teater assumed the payment of back rent on the said farm due to Jacob Livingston the landlord, to the amount of forty eight dollars and forty cents. He also assumed the payment of a debt due from declarant to Freeman Stanton of Middleburgh aforesaid of one hundred and eighty five dollars twenty nine cents, of which Sum $146.79 was in a Judgment in a Justices Court against declarant in favor of said Stanton duly certified of Record and a lien on the said Land, and the residue was in notes of hand given by declarant to various persons for bona fide debts or demands and in the hands of said Stanton together with a small book account for Goods wares and merchandise in favor of said Stanton against this declarant. This declarant remembers that part of the consideration of the Judgment in favor of said Stanton was fifty dollars cash received April 8. 1829 by this declarant, and paid over by him for rent then due on said farm to the landlord, all that declarant can further say or remember with certainty, is that he believes the whole debt to said Stanton was fair bona fide and Just, Said Teater gave this declarant a note for Sixteen dollars and thirty one cents the balance due on the Sale of said farm of Land, which said note this

declarant has been obliged to deposit as a pledge, for the loan of money, to procure the means and to defray the necessary expenses of procuring evidence in support of this present application —
Sworn to, and declared on the first day of February A D 1831 before William Beckman, Henry Shafer, Elias Holliday and Francis P. Van for the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the peace for the County of Schoharie in the State of New York — John Gebhard Jr. Clerk
I John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the County of Schoharie do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Paul Moan did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months under one engagement on the continental establishment, I also certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule hereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is eighty eight dollars & twelve & a half cents
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this Second day of February A D 1831 —
John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the Court of common pleas of the County of Schoharie

Schoharie County ss
February 1. 1831
Schedule of all the personal property and estate (bed & bedding & necessary clothing excepted) in my possession, or owned by me & in possession of others (a part of which is now under a mortgage for bona fide debts against me) which property consists of the following Items to wit-
  two horses one 13 the other 10 years Old worth $94.00   one Cow do 14.00   one Old Lumber Waggon do 14.00   one Set of harness much worn do 4.00   one Plough and draggs do 7.00   Cooking utensils do 5.00   one Table & six chairs do 4.00   two axes do 1.75   two hoes and one shovel do 1.37 1/2   one Iron dog & Sawdust do 1.00   one Chain do 2.00   $88.12 1/2 
My Occupation is farmer, and I occasionally used to burn some charcoal; I am Seventy four years of age, and am unable to pursue said Occupation any longer; The number of my family including myself is three; my consort's name is Margaret and is Seventy two years of age, and is totally unable to contribute to our our support - Catherine Mean one of my daughters, is eight years old & resides with us; I have raised five sons the youngest of which is now 34 years of age, and neither of them are in circumstances to contribute towards our support
Subscribed and sworn in open court this first day of February 1831 before me John Gebhard Jr. Clk.
to his Paul x Mark

43 028
Revy INVALID.
File No. 43, 028
Paul Moon His Her & etc
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: —Vol. 3 , Page 346
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Middlebury & Schoharie N York
Sir The papers in the case of Paul Moon are herewith returned to your department - You will perceive that the Clerks certificate and seal is attached to each paper in such a manner as to preclude the possibility of any paper being improperly connected with the authorizing certificate. The papers have this moment been put in my possession by the applicant who took them to the Clerk of the County together with your letter to me. I have therefore only had time to give them a hasty examination but from which examination I am inclined to believe that the objections to the papers when last in your possession are now obviated and that the instructions contained in your letter have been complied with
May 22 nd 1821
I am respectfully Yours &c Giles D. Root
James L Edwards Esq

State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss
Be it remembered. That on this 8 th day of February A D 1831 personally appeared before me James Fenn one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Benjamin Stevens and Daniel Tackway of Canaan in said County of Litchfield (who were privates in Captain John Stevens Company in Charles Burrells Regiment) who being duly sworn depose and say that Paul Moon now here present enlisted at the County of Columbia in the State of New York on or about the first day of March in the year 1776 for the Term of one year, in the Said Company commanded by Captain John Stevens in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Burrell in the line of the State of Connecticut in the Northern army on the Continental establishment. These deponents further say that the said Paul Moon, marched in said Company from the place where he enlisted to the Beekers in Canada where he with these deponents were taken prisoners by the British and Indians, after being released the said Company marched back out of Canada to Ticonderoga in the State of New York - that said Company was discharged at said Ticonderoga and Mount Independence in said State + Vermont in the months of February and March in the year 1777 - These deponents further say that the said Paul Moon did serve in the said Company and Regiment at one time for the Term of nine months at least, and have no doubt but he served the full year for which he enlisted - these deponents further say that they are in no way interested in the application for a pension in this case
Sworn & subscribed before me at Canaan this 8 th day of February A D 1831 James Fenn Justice of Peace
Benjamin Stevens Daniel Tackway

Litchfield County Town of Canaan ss
I do hereby Certify that the within named Benjamin Stevens & Daniel Jackney are personally known to me & have been for many years & I do further Certify that they are credible witnesses & of strict truth & veracity and are entitled to full Credit Dated Canaan February 8. 1831 James Farnum Justice of the Peace
¶ Frederick Wolcott Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut certify that James Farnum , Esq. is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County legally commissioned & qua- lified, & that the signature to the two preceding certificates which purports to be his is genuine & his proper hand writing. Of the Seal of said Court I certify my hand, at Litchfield in said County this 9 th day of February A.D. 1831.
Frederick Wolcott

This Indenture made the Second day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve. Between John Livingston, of the manor and Town of Livingston in the County of Columbia in the State of New York, Esquire, of the first part, and Paul Moon of the Town of Middleburgh County of Schoharie in State aforesaid yeoman, of the second part. Witnesseth, that the party aforesaid of the first part, for and in consideration of the rents and covenants hereinafter mentioned on the part of the said party of the second part to be paid and performed, hath granted, demised, and to farm let unto the said party of the second part, All that certain farm or tract of Land, being part of a large tract of land, which was granted by Letters Patent bearing date the Second day of January, one seven  thousand hundred and Seventy, to John Morris Scott and Seventy Seven others, butted, bounded and described as follows. Viz. Situate in the Third Tract described in the letters Patent aforesaid, Beginning at a hemlock tree standing on the West bounds of a tract of Land commonly called Fly Patent which is the South East corner of the herein bounded piece of Land, and runs from thence North eighty nine degrees thirty minutes West forty one chains and nine links to a Stake & Stone Thence North thirty minutes East forty one chains twenty links to a Stake & Stone, Thence South eighty nine degrees thirty minutes East forty chains & ten links to a hemlock tree cornered and marked standing on West bounds of the Fly, Thence along the West bounds of said Fly South one degree & forty five minutes East forty one chains ten links to the place of beginning, containing one hundred & Sixty Six acres of Land - Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging; SAVING and always reserving to the party of the first part, his heirs and assigns forever, all ponds, streams, creeks and runs of water, and all mines, minerals, ores, and metals of every nature and kind upon or within the farm hereby demised, Standing being, or to be found, with full & free ingress, egress, regress and power and liberty at all times to Search, dig, and carry away the same, or to manufacture the same thereupon, and for that purpose, to make & erect mills, dams and other buildings, and also to take and use all such timber, firewood, stone, and other materials as may be found in any part of the said demised farm, proper & necessary for his and their use
have examined this sheet and know it to be a true - It constitutes the first and second pages of the affidavit of John Jeter - Witness my hand and seal of office this 21 st day of May 1831 - John J. Schank - Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Schoharie & State of New York -

Page 2 But it is hereby provided, that for so much of the said described farm as shall by these means be incumbered, or rendered useless to the party of the Second part, there shall be deducted out of the yearly rents by these presents reserved, a reasonable abatement, in proportion to the whole quantity of the said hereby described farm, during the term that any part may be incumbered or rendered useless. To have and to hold the said farm and premises (Saving, reserving, and excepting as aforesaid) unto the said party of the Second part, for and during the term of said Paul Moon's life and the life of his now son William Moon to his sole and only proper use, benefit & behoof, yielding and paying therefore, during the term hereby described, unto the said party of the first part, his heirs executors, administrators & assigns, yearly and every year, on the first day of January, the rent of twenty three dollars in the manner herein after stated, and the further and additional rent of three live fat hens, to be delivered and paid by the said party of the Second part, his heirs and assigns, at said Livingstone's house in the Town of Broom, County of Schoharie, or at such other place, in said County, as from time to time the said party of the first part, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns shall direct and appoint. And the aforesaid party of the Second part for himself his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, doth covenant, grant and agree, to and with the party aforesaid of the first part, his heirs, and assigns, by these presents, that the said party of the Second part shall & will, well and faithfully pay, fulfill, accomplish and perform not only the yearly rent herein before mentioned and reserved, but also all and every of the several and respective payments, covenants clauses, and conditions following, that is to say, that he, the said party of the Second part, shall also within four years from the date hereof plant and set out on some part of the said farm one hundred good apple trees, and that when and as often as it shall happen, that any of the trees in the orchard planted, or to be planted, shall die or perish, he, the said party of the Second part, shall and will place, plant and graft others in their stead; and also, that he, the said party of the Second part, shall also, within twelve years from the date hereof, build a frame Barn forty two feet long and thirty two close wide, and close up the same, with good boards and cover it with shingles and lay a floor in the barn, of two inch Planks. And also, that he,

Page 3 - The Said party of the Second Part, Shall and will from time to time, and at all times, during the time hereby demised, keep, maintain, and preserve the house, barn, barracks, buildings, fences and enclosures made, or to be made and erected on the hereby demised farm, in Good and Sufficient repair. And also, that he, the Said party of the Second Part, will not permit any person or persons whatever, to settle on, or in any manner to occupy any part of the Said demised premises, during the continuance of this lease, as a tenant or tenants, for years or at will or otherwise, without leave for that purpose, first had and obtained in writing, from the party of the first part, his executors, administrators and assigns. And further that if any person shall settle on or occupy any part of the demised premises, as aforesaid, during the continuance of this lease, without such leave first had and obtained that then and in such case the Said party of the Second Part, Shall & will take immediate measures to remove therefrom the person or persons so settling on the same or any part thereof. And also, that he, the Said party of the Second Part, Shall not nor will not injure cut down, take destroy, or carry away, upon or from the hereby demised farm, any more wood or timber than shall be actually used and employed for the necessary uses thereof, and shall not and will not make, or suffer to be made, any manner of waste, sale or destruction in the wood or timber as aforesaid by any ways or means whatever. And also, that he, the Said party of the Second Part, Shall and will at all times hereafter well and faithfully pay and discharge all such public rates, taxes, and impositions as shall from time to time be laid or assessed on the Said demised farm either by the State Government or the Government of the United States, or in any other manner whatsoever; also the quit rent due and to grow due, on Said farm, Provided Nevertheless, and this present grant and demise is upon the condition following. Viz. That if the Said party of the Second Part his heirs or assigns, shall leave or abandon the possession of the Said demised farm, at any time for the space of six months together, or if they shall not well and faithfully observe and perform all and every the articles, covenants and agreements in these presents contained on their parts to be performed, observed, and kept, or if the yearly rents herein reserved as aforesaid, shall be in arrear, or unperformed in part, or in all, by the space of twenty days, next after the respective days and time appointed for the paying and
I have examined this act and find it to be genuine, it constitutes the third and fourth pages of the affidavit of John Siter - A copy of my bond and seal of office this day of March 1831 - John Siter Clerk of the courts of common pleas of Schuylkill county Pa State of Pennsylvania

performing thereof, that then, or in either of these cases, these presents and the estate hereby granted, shall cease, determine, and be and become absolutely void and of none effect, and thereupon it shall & may be lawful, to and for the said party of the first part, his heirs, and assigns, into the said demised form to reenter, and the same to have again, repossess, retain and enjoy, as his and their former estate any thing in these presents to the contrary thereof Notwithstanding.
And lastly, it is mutually consented, covenanted and agreed by and between the parties of these presents, that if at any time hereafter it shall so happen, that the party of the second part shall be minded or inclined to sell or dispose of his estate, in the said demised premises, and the buildings and improvements to be erected and made thereon, that then and in every such case, it shall and may be lawful for him so to do, provided he shall first obtain a certificate in writing, under the hand and seal of the said party of the first part, his heirs or assigns, signifying his or their consent and approbation of such sale or assignment thereof, but not otherwise, and in case of the purchase or consideration money for which the same shall be sold or assigned, shall be received and had by the parties of the second part, or the survivor of them, and the other part thereof shall be had and received by the said party of the first part, his heirs and assigns respectively to their sole & only use and benefit -
In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands & seals the day and year first above written - Sealed & delivered in the presence of
(Signed) John Livingston L.S. By
(A Copy)
As a stark weather
Schoharie County ss - I John Leater of the Town of Middleberg in said County being duly sworn according to law do depose and say that the preceding writing purporting to be a lease from John Livingston to Paul Moon is a true copy of the lease in my possession which I purchased from Paul Moon on the 13 th day of January A.D. 1831 for the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, with this exception a stipulation written at the bottom of the said lease or lease in the following words, "The first five annual rents, to consist

of Ten Dollars to be paid as above expressed, Then for five years thereafter the Sum of fifteen dollars to be annually paid then thereafter for five years the Sum of twenty dollars to be annually paid for the rent. Then during the continuance of this lease the Sum of twenty three dollars to be the annual rent as above stated. I do further depose & say that the conveyance of the said leased farm by the said Paul Moon to me is in the following words & figures, on the back of the said deed or lease - "Know all men by these presents, that for and in consideration of the Sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to me in hand paid by John Teater of Middleburgh in the County of Schoharie and State of New York, before or at the delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, I Paul Moon of the place aforesaid have bargained, sold and conveyed and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey all my right, title and interest in and to the premises contained in the within deed or lease unto the said John Teater, and for him to have and to hold the same, to his own use benefit & behoof for the residue of the time mentioned in the within deed or lease - Given under my hand and seal at Middleburgh this 13 th day of January A D 1831
I have examined this act & know it to be genuine - it contains the affixing of the seal of the said Paul Moon the 13 th day of May 1831 - I do hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the original now in the custody of Andrew Sterling Freeman Stanton Esq. of the County of Schoharie & State of New York.
In the presence of Andrew Sterling Freeman Stanton
(Signed)
Paul Moon (L.S.) his mark
I do further depose and say that I paid the said consideration to said Paul Moon for said farm in the following manner. I assumed the payment of one hundred and eighty five dollars and twenty nine cents to Freeman Stanton Esq. Merchant of Middleburgh aforesaid $1411.72 of which was in a Indentment in favor of said Stanton against the said Paul Moon & a lien on the said farm - I also assumed the payment of forty eight dollars and forty cents due to Jacob Livingston the Landlord for back rent on the said farm and for the residue of the said consideration I gave my note to the said Paul Moon on the day of the sale for sixteen dollars & thirty one cents, all of which was done in pursuance of the terms of the contract - I do further depose & say that I do not believe the said farm to be worth more in value than two

Page 6. hundred + fifty dollars which I agreed to pay for it for the residue of the term mentioned in the said lease; neither do I believe that the said Paul Moon could get a more favorable offer for said farm, than that I agreed to pay him for it - And I the further depose and say that I am in no way or manner interested in the application by the said Paul Moon for a pension -
Sworn and subscribed before me
John Bates
This 11 th day of February A.D. 1831
John Bates J.P. of Schoharie County
Schoharie County ss - I do hereby certify that John Bates of Middleburgh who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is well known to me to be a person of respectability and truth - Given under my hand at Middleburgh this 11 th day of February A.D. 1831
John Bates J.P. of Schoharie County
State of New York
Schoharie County ss -
Be it remembered that on this 25 th day of February A.D. 1831 personally appeared before me Harvey Watson Esq. one of the Justices of the peace in and for the county aforesaid. Jacob Livingston Esquire of Middleburgh in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposed and said that the foregoing writing purporting to be a copy of a lease and the stipulation set forth in the preceding affidavit of John Bates is a true copy of the counter lease + stipulation in this deponents possession. This deponent further said that he, this deponent became the owner of the said leased estate by purchase from John Livingston named in the said lease, the conveyance of which was by deed, dated January 1. 1811 executed by the said John Livingston to this deponent - This deponent further said that Paul Moon named in the said lease was in possession of said lot of land leased to him by this deponent January 2. 1812 at the time of the said purchase, and that, deponents agent Asa Starkweather who had been agent for said John Livingston ought to have made the lease aforesaid in this deponents name.
I have examined this affidavit and find it to be true. It is the original of the affidavit of Jacob Livingston and is about one half of a sheet - It was filed in my office this 25 th day of February 1831 - John H. Hart - Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Schoharie and State of New York.

State of New York } County of Schoharie } for I John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the said county do hereby that Joseph I. Broot before whom the annexed affidavit of John Teter was sworn, was at the time one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said county and duly authorized by law to administer oaths &c and further that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his signatures subscribed to the taking of the said affidavit, and to the certificate of the respectability &c of John Teter annexed, to be genuine. Witness my hand and seal of Office this 18 th day of April 1831.
John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the court of common pleas of the county of Schoharie

instead of that of John Livingston for the making of the said lease was one year after this Deposition became the owner of said Estate by purchase as aforesaid - This Deposition further Saith that he, this Deposition Recd forty eight dollars from the said Paul Moon April 9. 1829 for rent then due to this Deposition on the farm leased as aforesaid - This Deposition further Saith that John Leek aforesaid (the person who purchased the said Paul Moon's Interest in the said leased Estate) assumed the payment of forty eight dollars + forty cents due to this Deposition on the 13 th day of January 1831 for back rent then due on the said farm leased as aforesaid - This Deposition further Saith that the said Paul Moon never leased of this Deposition, or of John Livingston to this Depositions knowledge, any other farm than the one aforesaid, and further that this Deposition verily believes the said Paul Moon to be poor and not able to support himself and family without aid; This Deposition further Saith that he is in no way or manner interested in the application by the said Paul Moon for a pension - Further this Deposition Saith that  Subscribed and sworn before me this 25 th day of February 1831 Harvey Watson Justice  Jacob Livingston
I have advised this last of these to be genuine, it is the morning of the day of the official appearance before the court and had not been signed until this day 1831 - John Schenck Jr. Clerk of the court of common pleas, the court of common pleas of Schoharie county New York.
Schoharie County ss I do hereby certify that Jacob Livingston Esquire of Middleburgh in the County aforesaid who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is well known to me, to be a person of respectability and truth.
Given under my hand at Middleburgh this 25 th day of February A D 1831
State of New York county of Schoharie ss. I John Schenck Jr. Clerk of the said court do certify that Harvey Watson Justice of the Peace of the County of Schoharie before whom the above affidavit was sworn, was at the time, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said county and duly authorized by law to administer oaths &c and further that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his signature above subscribed to be genuine - And also that his signature subscribed to the certificate of the respectability &c of Jacob Livingston to be genuine. Witness my hand and seal of Office this 18 th April 1831 - John Schenck Jr. Clerk of the court of common pleas of the county of Schoharie

 In Justices Court  Herman Stanton  vs  Paul Morn Judgment Returned April The Twenty ninth A.D. 1830. for Damages $138.12 Cost. - 00.75 Damages & Cost. $138.87
I Certify that the above is a transcript of a Judgment Returned before me in the above Entitled Cause, and said Judgment was Returned upon Contract. Dated February 25 th 1831 J. M. S. M. B. 
State of New York } Schoharie county ss. } I John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the said county do certify that the Judgment of which the above is a transcript, is duly Recorded in the clerks Office of said county; and by the laws of the State of New York is a lien on all the real estate of Paul Morn situate in the said county -
Witness my hand and seal of Office this 25. day of February 1831 -
John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the court of common pleas of the county of Schoharie

Schoharie County ss
Be it Remembered that on this 15 th day of February 1831 personally appeared before me Joseph J Boert Esq. one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid; Freeman Stanton Esq. Merchant of Middleburgh in the County aforesaid; Who being first duly sworn according to law; Deponeth and Saith that, the this deponent obtained a Judgement in his favor against Paul Moon of Middleburgh aforesaid the applicant for a pension, on the 29 th day of April A.D. 1830 for the Sum of one hundred & thirty eight dollars twelve cents in a Justice Court before Joseph J Boert Esq. the Justice aforesaid; Which said Judgement was duly certified of Record in the Clerks office of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid. This deponent further Saith that, the consideration for which the Judgement aforesaid was obtained; was a note executed by the said Paul Moon to this deponent for the Sum of thirty six dollars and Interest, dated April 9. 1829. which said note was given to him this deponent for the balance due him for Goods wares & Merchandise Sold & delivered from the 2 d day of July 1825 to the date of said note; and also a note executed by said Paul Moon and Frederick Wirtwright to William Woodcock or bearer for the Sum of twenty five dollars and Interest, dated Sept. 24. 1827. which said note deponent purchased of said Woodcock; and also the balance of the consideration of the Judgement aforesaid, was a note executed by said Paul Moon and undersigned by John Grilly to Mrs Fandey or bearer for the Sum of fifty dollars dated April 8. 1829 which said note was deposited with deponent for the purpose of raising the money upon it for said Paul - deponent obtained the money of Mrs Fandey upon it by promising to enclose the said note. deponent paid over the money to said Paul Moon who said he wanted it for the purpose of paying it over to Jacob Leunyston his Landlord for rent then due upon his farm - deponent had the note to pay to Mrs Fandey, who transferred the said note to deponent. This deponent further Saith that the Justices & Clerks fees in perfecting the Judgement aforesaid and paid by deponent was one dollar & seventy five cents. making the whole amount due on the said Judgement to deponent January 13. 1831 The Sum of one hundred & forty six dollars & seventy two cents

Said Indgement being a Lien on Said Pauls farm - This deponent further saith that the residue of his demands against the Said Paul Moan was an account on Book of Thirty eight dollars & fifty seven cents for Goods wares & Merchandise Sold & delivered to him by deponent from April 1829 to January 13. 1831 with the exception of a small note given by Said Paul to Stephen J Benedict or bearer for the sum of $2.55 and purchased by deponent - This deponent further saith that he this deponent verily believes that his whole demand of $185.29 against the Said Paul Moan was bonafide Honestly & Justly his due from Said Paul - This deponent further saith that John Teater of Middlebury aforesaid purchased the farm of the Said Paul Moan on which the Indgement aforesaid was a Lien, on the 13 th day of January A.D 1831, and that the Said John Teater assumed the payment of the Said sum of $185.29 due this deponent from Said Paul Moan, it being part of the consider- ation the Said John Teater agreed to pay to Said Paul Moan for Said farm as by the terms of the contract - This deponent further saith that he this deponent is in no way, or manner interested in the application of Said Paul Moan for a pension - further this deponent saith not -
Sworn & subscribed before me The day & year first above written J. B. Bart J. B. Bart
Freeman Stanton
County of Schoharie ss. I do hereby certify that Freeman Stanton Esq. Merchant of Middlebury who has Sworn to & subscribed the proceeding affidavit is a person of respectability & truth - Given under my hand at Middlebury this 15 th day of February A.D 1831
J. B. Bart J. B. Bart
State of New York, county of Schoharie ss.
I John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the said county do certify that Joseph J. Bart before whom the above affidavit was sworn, was at the time one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said county and duly authorized by law to administer oaths &c. and further that I am acquainted with his handwriting and readily believe his signature subscribed to the taking of the above affidavit and certificate of the respectability &c. of Freeman Stanton to be genuine. Witness my hand and seal of office this 18 th April 1831 - John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the court of common pleas of the county of Schoharie -
Schoharie County ss

Schoharie County ss
Be it remembered that on this 11 th day of February A.D. 1831 personally appeared before me Benjamin Franklin Coops one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said County William Woodcock who being first duly sworn according to Law Deposeth & Saith that the note, he this deponent transferred & Sold to Freeman Stanton, Exempted by Frederick Wainwright and Paul Moon to this deponent or bearer for the sum of twenty five dollars dated interest dated September 24, 1827 was given to this deponent for a certain Brown Mare this deponent sold & delivered to said Frederick Wainwright on the day of the date of the note - this deponent further Saith that the note was given for a bonafide & Just consideration - this deponent further Saith that he has known Paul Moon aforesaid the applicant for a pension for the space of twenty years - that also this deponent is satisfied that the said Paul Moon is not worth ten dollars in the whole when his debts are paid & perhaps not one cent. This deponent further Saith that he is in no way or manner interested in the application for a pension by the said Paul Moon
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day and year first above written Benj m Franklin, Justice
William Woodcock On oath
Schoharie County ss
I do hereby certify that William Woodcock who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a person to me well known - I do further certify that he is a man of respectability & truth - Given under my hand at Ulsterburg this 11 th day of February A.D. 1831
Benj m Franklin
State of New York county of Schoharie ss I John Gebhard for Clerk of the said county do certify that Benjamin Franklin before whom the above affidavit was sworn was at
One of the Justices of the peace in and for the said county, and duly authorized by law to administer oaths & - and that I am acquainted with his handwriting and justly believe his signature subscribed to the taking of the above affidavit, and certificate of the respectability of William Woodcock to be genuine - Witness my hand and seal of office this 18 th April 1831 - John Gebhard Clerk of the court of common pleas of the county of Schoharie

Schoharie County ss - Be it remembered that on this 18 th day of February A D 1831 personally appeared before me Benjamin Franklin one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Frederick Winwright of Middleburgh who being first duly sworn deposeth and saith that the note entitled by Deponent and Paul Moon to William Woodcock or bearer for the sum of twenty five dollars & interest, dated September 24 th 1827, was given for a lawful consideration, that is to say for a certain Brown mare sold & delivered by said Woodcock to this Deponent - This deponent further saith that he, this deponent exchanged said mare for a Sorrel horse, which said horse this deponent let the said Paul Moon have, who assumed the payment of the said note as the consideration for said horse - This deponent further saith that he, this deponent resides on the farm sold & conveyed by said Paul Moon to John Fenter, and has resided on it ever since the year 1827. and this deponent is satisfied and merely believes that the said Paul Moon the assignment for a pension is not worth more than ten dollars if his debts were paid & perhaps not one cent - this deponent further saith that he this deponent is not interested in the assignment by said Paul Moon for a pension - further this deponent saith not -
Sworn and subscribed before me the day & year first above written
Frederick Winwright marks
Benj Franklin Justice
Schoharie County ss - I do hereby certify that Frederick Winwright who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a person well known to me as a person of respectability and truth - Deated at Middleburgh
This 18 th day of February A D 1831
State of New York county of Schoharie ss. John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the said county do hereby certify that Benjamin Franklin before whom the above affidavit was sworn, was at the time one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said county and duly authorized by law to administer oaths & that I am acquainted with his hand writing and vainly believe his signature, subscribed to the said affidavit, and certificate of respectability of Frederick Winwright to be genuine - Witness my hand & seal of Office this 18 th April 1831 - John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the court of common pleas of the county of Schoharie
State of New York

State of New York Schokawie county p.
I John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the said county Do certify that Joseph S. Bost, before whom two of the foregoing affidavits were taken; Harvey Watson before whom one of the above affidavits were taken; and also Benjamin Franklin before whom two of the above affidavits were taken, were at the time of the taking of the said affidavits, justices of the peace in and for the said county and duly authorized by law to administer oaths - And further that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justices and verily believe their signatures, subscribed to the said affidavits to be genuine - Witness my hand and seal of Office this 25. February 1831.
John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the Court of common pleas of the county of Schokawie