Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43887, for John Randall, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Randall, John
NUMBER
S. 43887
Mass.
CONTENTS

11. 282
New York R
John Randall
of Genesee in the state of N. York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Alden of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 3 years - 1777-
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 d of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 d of June 1819 and sent to Russell Babbitt, Esq. Rochester, N. York.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - 10 3 / 4 00. 77 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1819 40. 00
$120:77
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Genesee County.
Date of death not on file
Withdrawal of Act 28th March 1819 to John Randall of Genesee County N.Y.

A T a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the fifteenth day of June of the term of June 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorially exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon. John H. Jones  Richard Smith , Moses Hayden & Isaac Wilson Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss. —On this fifteenth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) John Randall aged seventy two years, resident of the town of Clarkson 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:— Three Years in Capt. Reeds Company in Col. Aldens Regiment 7th Massachusetts Regiment —was Discharged January 10 1780 his Declaration was dated the 2 d day of May 1818— and his Certificate is numbered 11.280
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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."
Inventory or Schedule
Real Estate I have none
Personal property
1 Cow & Calf
One equal half of a swine weight about 80 lb.
1. Chest with Drawers Old & much Broken
1. Common Low Chest.
1. Common Old table
1. Looking Glass - 10 inches by 8 -
1. 2 Gallon Iron Kettle - Broken
1. Tea Kettle
1. Grid Iron
1. Toasting Iron
2. Plats
1. Pair Steelyards
1. Pair Fire Tongs
1. Coffe Mill
3. Chairs
2 Small pitchers
2. Bowls.
4 Earthen & 5 pewter plates
1 pewter & 2 Earthen platters
1. Tea Pot & 1 set of cups & saucers
4 Knives & forks
1. Sugar Bowl & Slop Bowl
1. Cream Cup & 1 Tea Canister

 1. Grid Iron  1. Toasting Iron  2. Plats  1. Pair Steelyards  1. Pair Fire Tongs  1. Coffe Mill  3. Chains  2 Small pitchers  2. Bowls.  4 Earthern & 5 pewter plates  1 pewter & 3 Earthern platters  1. Tea Pot & 1 set of cups & saucers  4 Knives & forks  1. Sugar Bowl & Slop Bowl  1. Cream Cup & 1 Tea Canister  3. Spoons  1. Pewter Quart  1. Tin toast Dish  1. Skimmer & 1 Funnel 
I have one note given by Joseph Spaulding of Maine. payable the first of next April of ————— $100.00
Also one against the same person ————— 20.00
And the interest due on the same from the Year 1814
I am owing to Mr Stimpson of Maine who has a Judgment against me for. ————— $230.00
And Interest since last May — The notes abovementioned I expect will satisfy the above mentioned Judgment —
And the deponent further says he is a farmer by occupation but is not able to labor. that he has a wife aged seventy one Years. that they live with their son Samuel Randall in the Town of Clarkson (Originally Called Murray) on whom they are dependant for support. —
Sworn and subscribed the 15 th day of June 1820 — }
John Randall
Before me —
S. Cummings Clerk of Sussex common Pleas in open Court —

John Randall
Property $145.00 Debt owing 230.00 Ex d
11. 282
Sept 1819
C M

I Simon Cummings Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Genesee do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath (or affirmation) 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is One hundred Ninety five Dollars & Ninety five Cents —
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 18 th of August 1820
S Cummings
Clerk of Gen. Com. Pleas

I Simeon Cummings Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Genesee, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the $195.95 schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the o- pinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred and ninety five dollars and ninety five cents.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this seventeenth day of June A.D. — 182.
S. Cummings Clerk of the Court for the county of Genesee.

John Randall couple { Declaration
John Randall, private colonel Alans Regt Wapachusets line 1777 to 1780 3 years Roll
2 May 1910.
Correct by me
Admitted.

State of New York
Greene County ss on this 2 d day of May in the year of our Lord 1818 before me the subscribers one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Greene and State of New York personally appeared John Randall aged Seventy one years next July resident in the County of Greene and State of New York who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration 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 United States in the Revolutionary war — That the he the said John Randall enlisted on the 9 th day of January in the year 1777 at the town of Dunham in the State of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain John Reed in the Regt under command of Col Ichabod Alden of the Massachusetts line that he continued to serve in the said Corps in the service of the United States until the tenth day of January 1780 when he was discharged at West Point in the State of New-York  Massachusetts That he was in the battles at the taking of General

Burgain and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services except his discharge from the annexed
John Randall
sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
Ralph Parker Judge I Ralph Parker One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Greene in the State of New York as aforesaid, do Certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Randall did service in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the War department pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress.
Ralph Parker Judge
and I do hereby further certify that from the oath of Randall herein I am satisfied that the said John Randall is in reduced circumstances and absolutely needs the assistance of the country for his support.
Ralph Parker
Greene County ss I hereby certify that the Court of Common Pleas of Greene County is a Court of Record in the State of New York and that

Ralph Parker Esquire was on the 2 d day of May in the year 1818 one of the Judges of the said Court and that the official signatures to the declaration and certificates herunto annexed are his signatures
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the said Court
The 8 th day of June A. D. 1818
S. Cummings Clk
copy of original

April 6, 1931
Mr. E. Fred Rowe 806 N. 17th Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.43887, that John Randall enlisted at Durham, Massachusetts, January 8, 1777, served in Captain John Reed's Company, Colonel Ichabod Alden's Massachusetts Regiment, was at the taking of Burgoyne and was discharged January 10, 1780, at which time he was a corporal.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 2, 1818, at which time he was aged seventy-one years and resided in Genesee County, New York.
In 1820, he stated that he had a wife aged seventy-one years, and that he and his wife resided with their son, Samuel, in Clarkson, New York. The name of his wife, the date of their marriage and the age of son Samuel are not given, and there are no further data as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Date of death not on file

43887 INVALID.
Rey —————
File No. 43887
John Randall Ph. Rev. 1880
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 410
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931-Apr. 6- Writ. to E. Fred. Romm Glk.

West Point January the 9 th 1780 This May Certify that the bearer Corporal John P. of the fifth Company of Massachusetts Light Artillery has been agreeable to His Discharge and is Intitled to his Discharge
The above Mentioned John Randall Is Discharged from the Service of the United States January 10 th 1780 all Concern
John Reed Col d Benj a Warren Col d Commandant Massachusetts

This May Certifie that the bearer John Randell Has as a good honest faithfull Soldier & a friend to His Much Engaged Country John Reed Capt Westpoint January 10. 1780

THE McFARLAND PUBLICITY SERVICE
HARRISBURG PENNSYLVANIA
March 2, 1931.
United States Pension Dept., Division of Revenue War, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Can you give me information regarding John Randall of Durham, Cumberland County, Maine, who seems to have served during the Revolution.
I shall be glad to have his record, a statement as to receipt of pension for himself or his wife.
Very truly,
E. Fred Rowe
806 N. 17th St., Harrisburg, Penna.