Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19964, for John Palmeton, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (New York) Palmerton, John Green Mountain Boys. Palmerton or Palmerston
W. 19964
CONTENTS
Elizabeth

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Did 1824
The dark matter of 1820 to 1828 on line of Battalion of the 1st
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New York John Palmerton
of Orange in the state of New York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Warner of the N. York line, for the term of Fourteenth Months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 of Sept 18 and sent to Abraham Mae Esq Waterford, New York
  Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1819.  120.20    Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar 1820.  48.00    15 Mo \frac{1}{50}  $168.26  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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New York Albany Elizabeth Palmerston widow of John who died on the of the State of New York who was a Pirate in the by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution time for 14 months M o 100 from H o 46 2/3
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 2/3 Cents per annum, to commence on the fourth day of March, 1831 & Eury 1 st July 1848 when pension at 100 per month Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of May 1853 and sent to S. Lake Esq r
See insides Buffalo N.Y. Revolutionary Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd Recorded by Weylman Clerk, Book Vol. 2 Page 360 Pay to Henry W. Palmer Guardian

John Palmerton's declaration Taken June 4 th 1818
John Palmerton Private 1775 to 1777 Warner's N.Y.
But Admitted further evidence required & the different periods of industrial should be stated.
John Palmerton
See E. 12. 1. 1818

State of New-York, Albany City & County. } ss.
On this Fourth day of June 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Recorder of Albany and Judge of the Mayor's Court which is a Court of Record State of New-York, personally appears John Palmerton aged Sixty two — years, resident in Saratoga County in the said State 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 he the said John Palmerton enlisted in Dutchess County in the state of New York — in the company commanded by Captain Joshua Stanton Col. Seth Warner's Regiment of the New York line — ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the month of November 1777, when he was discharged from service in Stillwater — state of New York — , that he was in the battles of the taking of Montreal under Genl. Montgomery, also at Three Rivers, and in several engagements at the taking of Genl. Burgoyne. That he enlisted in the month of September 1775. That he had a written discharge which is casually lost. — and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Philip S. Parker Ruler and Judge of the Mayor's Court of Albany
Gl. J. 22. 1818
I, Philip S. Parker — Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Palmerton — did serve 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 Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. And further from the deposition of Benjamin Palmerton which is hereto annexed and from the views of the said John Palmerton now before me I am satisfied that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support.
Philip S. Parker

Secretary of State Colin's office
I hereby certify that the within named Philip S. Parker is Recorder of Albany and Judge of the Mayor's Court & a which is a court of Record. In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed this 19 th day of June 1818. —
George M c Keane

State of New York } County } ss
Benjamin Palmeton of the county of Montgomery being duly sworn saith That John Palmeton who has subscribed the foregoing declaration is the brother of this deponent. That the facts stated by the said John in his declaration are true, That the said John this deponent and another brother named Amaziah enlisted at the same time and belonged to the same company and Regiment and was discharged at the same time as wit in November after Genl. Burgoyne surrendered. That the fall of the year of 1776 another brother named Amaziah enlisted and was wounded in the battle at Stillwater and died of his wounds. And further that the said John Palmeton has a large family to support that he is in poor & destitute circumstances and actually stands in need of assistance from his country for support And further saith not. Sworn before me this day of
1878 -
his Benjamin X Palmeton mark
I hereby certify that the above named is a justice of the peace within and for the county of Montgomery In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the said county to be hereunto affixed this day of 1878

John Palmerston-
Copy
15.193
Palmeton
March 1820
Large stylized signature or monogram, possibly "P" or "M" with a large loop.
H. P. Palmer Ballston Spa Nov 4 th

State of New-York, } ss. County of SARATOGA,
ON this Twenty second day of August 1820 personally appeared in open Court, in the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, the same being a Court of Record for the said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment,
John Palmerton of the Town of Halfmoon in the County of Saratoga
aged Sixty six years, resident in the said County, in the State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:
That he enlisted himself a Soldier in the Revolutionary war in the Year 1776 in Captain Joshua Stanton's Company in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment and served in General Montgomery's Army and was at Quebec with Genl Montgomery and served for the full term of fourteen months and then discharged from the Army
That his original declaration was made on or about the fourth day of June 1818 and that his Pension Certificate is numbered 15193
AND I 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 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.
Sworn to and declared on the _____ day of _____ Real Estate none -
Personal property one feather bed and bedding, two small swine, one chest, one all dining table, three old chairs, and one small one horse sleigh, three small iron kettles, one iron tea kettle and one skillet two common water pails - Family consists of myself, my wife aged about forty and two years old, very weakly, and unable to labour for a living, two daughters aged about 15 years old, the other about 9 years old as to myself being old, and infirm & unable to labour for a living and must suffer without help when Palmerton When in open court Thomas Palmer Clerk
I, Thomas Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga 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 Thirty two dollars and Thirty Seven cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 28th day of August 1820
Thomas Palmer
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga.
(over)

Movatory
  1 Milch Cow - $ 18.00   2 Small Swine - 4.00   1 Chest 1 old Table - 1.50   3 old Chairs - 50   1 Small 1 horse Sleigh - 3.00   3 small iron Kettles - 2.50   1 old iron Kettle - 50   1 Skillet & 2 Pails - 62 1/2   2 old axes - 75   1 Tramel - 6.00   32.37 
John Palmerton
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from a legal document.]

State of New York
Clinton County ss. Abigail Wilbour being duly affirmed according to law, on her affirmation declares that she is now eighty two years old last may, that she resides in Ausable in said county. That she is sister to Elizabeth Palmerton widow of John Palmerton, and as she has been informed and believes, she now resides in the Town of Collins in this State. That she will recollect the time her sister was married to the said John Palmerton, but as the deponent was not at home at the time, she was not present at the marriage. That the marriage must have taken place as early as the fall of the year 1776 for she will recollect that she was in Easttown about 50 miles from home. That she was informed of the marriage by a neighbour of the said John Palmerton. That some months afterwards she returned home to Danby in the State of Vermont, and knows that their first child was born the next fall or winter afterwards. That the Deponent nursed her sister at the birth of her first child — It was reported and generally believed that at the time the said John Palmerton was married he was a soldier — The said John and Elizabeth lived together, had a large family of children, and sustained the relation of husband and wife, and the Deponent never heard any report against the legality of their marriage, and she therefore believes they were legally married as above stated —
Affirmed and subscribed this 14 th day of July 1846 Abigail Wilbour
Before me — Dortheus Jones Justice Peace

Clinton County ss I also certify that the said Abigail Wilbourn is a member of the Society of Friends & is a credible witness.
Brother Jones - D.P.
State of Wisconsin,
Clinton County ss I Charles H Jones Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby certify that Bethena Jones is the person whom the within affidavit was taken and who made the above Certificate as at the date thereof a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Clinton has been affirmed and sworn & duly authorized to act as such, and further that I am acquainted with the handwriting of said Jones and truly believe the signatures to be genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the 24 th day of July 1826
Charles H Jones Clem

Elizabeth Palmerston
Proof of Marriage

State of New York
Erie County ss. Joshua Palmerton being duly affirmed according to law, on his affirmation says, he is the fifth child of John & Elizabeth Palmerton. That he is sixty one years old the 3 rd day of last March, that his three Sisters older than the affirmant are all dead, and the residence of his elder Brother is unknown to him. he testifies to the death of his eldest Sister from report. — From the knowledge he has of the ages of the family and from all the circumstances relating to the family, he has no doubt but his Parents were married at the time and place stated by his Mother. That his Mother now lives in this Town of Collins in said County with one of her Sons — — Joshua Palmerton Subscribed and affirmed to before me the 3 rd day of October 1846. and I certify Deponent to be a credible Witness
State of New-York, } ss. COUNTY OF ERIE. }
I, MANLY COLTON, Clerk of the County of Erie, and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof, do hereby certify that Nathaniel Frank Esq., whose name is subscribed to the annexed Surat a affidavit
was at the time of Subscribing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Elective and sworn, and acting as such. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Nathaniel Frank Client and verily believe the signature to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court of Common Pleas and of said County, this 29 day of
October A. D. 1846, Manly Colton Clerk.

State of New York
1 1 Erie County ss. Joshua Palmerton being duly affirmed according to law, on his affirmation says, he is the fifth child of John & Elizabeth Palmerton. That he is Sixty one years old the 3 d day of last March. That his three Sisters older than the affirmant are all dead, and the residence of his elder Brother is unknown to him. He testifies to the death of his eldest Sister from report. — From the knowledge he has of the ages of the family and from all the circumstances relating to the family, he has no doubt but his Parents were married at the time and place stated by his Mother. That his Mother now lives in this Town of Collins in said County with one of her Sons — Subscribed and affirmed Joshua Palmerton before me the 5 th day of October 1846. and I certify Deponent to be a credible Witness
Nathan Frank Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Erie County ss. On this 26 th day of May 1846 personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid. Elizabeth Palmerton a resident of the Town of Collins in the County of Erie & State of New York, aged Eighty Seven years this present Month, who being first duly affirmed according to law, doth on her affirmation make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836, and of the Act of June 7, 1838. That she is the Widow of John Palmerton who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death. That he enlisted in the Summer or fall of the year 1775 and was under Arnold at the Siege of Quebec, that he was in the Service in the year 1776 and was in the battle at Hubbardton Vermont previous to the Surrender of General Burgoyne in 1777. She cannot state the periods of the enlistments or services of her said Husband or the names of his Officers, but knows of his absence and that it was then reported that he was in the Service, which she believes to be true - She further declares that she was married to the said John Palmerton on the 4 th day of December One Thousand Seven hundred Seventy Six (1776) in Clarendon in the County of Rutland State of Vermont, at the House of Captain Potter, at the same time Job Conger was also married to one of Captain Potters daughters. They were all married by a Minister whose name is not remembered. That at the time of their marriage her Husband was a Soldier and was at home on furlow; that her Husband the aforesaid John Palmerton died in the

Month of July 1824 in the County of Saratoga in this State, as she has been informed and believes, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by the reference to the proof hereto annexed — —
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Aaron Salisbury,
A Judge of Erie County Courts
Elizabeth Robertson
I certify that the applicant possesses a sound mind and is very intelligent for a person of her age, and I believe her to be entitled to full credit and belief and that in consequence of the infirmities of age the Applicant cannot attend Court. — Aaron Salisbury
State of New-York, COUNTY OF ERIE.
} ss.
I, MANLY COLTON, Clerk of the County of Erie, and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof, do hereby certify that Aaron Salisbury ( Esq., whose name is subscribed to the annexed Certified affidavit was at the time of Subscribing the same a Judge of Erie Co. Courts — in and for said County, duly appointed — and sworn, and acting as such. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Aaron Salisbury — and verily believe the signature to said certified affidavit to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court of Common Pleas and of said County, this 30th day of
June A. D. 184 6
Manly Colton Clerk.

Month of July 1824 in the County of Saratoga in this State, as she has been informed and believes, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by the reference to the proof hereto annexed — —
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Aaron Salisbury,
A Judge of Erie County Courts
Elizabeth Palmerston
I certify that the applicant possesses a sound mind and is very intelligent for a person of her age, and I believe her to be entitled to full credit and belief and that in consequence of the infirmities of age the Applicant cannot attend Court. —
Aaron Salisbury
A Judge of Erie Co Courts

6878 Elizabeth Patmston Declaration N. York Act 4 July 36

The 25 th of the third month 1810
This may certify to whom it may concern that I Elizabeth Palmerton have Received to my full Satisfaction five pounds current money of New York by the hand of Deborah Barlow formerly wife of George Willber and Isaac Willber Son of George Willber afore D o . Executors to George Willbers estate I say Received in full of all my right and Dower that fell to me in the Last Will and testament of the sd George Willber for me and my heirs as Witness my hand in presence of
Elizabeth Palmerton
Silvia Smith

This Certificate proves that she was recognized as the wife of John Palmerton by the administrators of the estate of her Father — She and her children except one are Friends or Quakers which accounts for the delay in making application for pension.
Elizabeth Palmerton Receipt

Elizabeth Palmerston Declaration
By her son A. W. Palmerston
Samuel Lake Atty
Son of D D Pomeroy

State of New York,
Erie County ss. On this twenty sixth day of February 1850 personally appeared before the County Court, held at Buffalo in and for said County and State, Henry W. Palmerton a resident of Collins in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath, deposeth that he is the son of John & Elizabeth Palmerton, and for and on behalf of his Mother Elizabeth Palmerton makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 & of July 1 st 1848, that she the said Elizabeth Palmerton is the Widow of John Palmerton deceased, who was a Revolutionary Soldier and a pensioner of the United States when he died in the County of Saratoga in the year 1824. That she is Ninety years of Age, and that her mental faculties have become so much impaired by the infirmities of Age, she is wholly incompetent or incapacitated from making this declaration or to transact any business whatever, & that she resides with this deponent in the said town of Collins. The deponent further declares that his Parents the expiration of were married in the year 1776 previous to his service, as he has been informed & from the ages of the children and other information, believes that they were so married. That the said Elizabeth Palmerton is now a widow and has not been married since the death of her said Husband, that she is now a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836 at the rate of Twenty six dollars and Sixty six cents per Annum, and this

declaration is made in order to obtain an increase of the pension for the full amount allowed her by the laws of Congress. —
Sworn to and Subscribed in { Henry W. Palmerton open Court on the day and year first above mentioned
Frederick Stevens
Judge of said Court
Erie County ss. I Wells Brooks, Clerk of the said County and of the Courts of said County, do hereby certify, that at a Court held at Buffalo in and for said County on the 26 th day of February 1850 Before his Honor Frederick Stevens Judge of said Court, Satisfactory proof was exhibited before the said Court, that Elizabeth Palmerton widow of John Palmerton deceased, is from the infirmities of age unable and incom- petent to appear and make a declaration before this Court or to transact any business whatever, and the said Court thereupon, appointed Henry W. Palmerton her son, as her next friend or Committee and permitted him to be sworn and to make the Declaration for the said Elizabeth Palmerton in order to obtain the pension due to her from the United States —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County February 26-1850 —
Wells Brooks Clerk

State of New York
Oni County ss Henry W Palmerston being duly sworn according to law on his oath says, that his Mother Elizabeth Palmerston received from the Agent of the United States at Albany her Pension up to the fourth of March 1848, and that no payment has been made since that payment as the said Elizabeth Palmerston, from the the infirmities of age has not been able to make the necessary affidavit and execute a power of attorney for the same — Sworn and Subscribed { Henry W. Palmerston This 26 th day of February 1850 Before me
Edward Stevens Justice of Peace County

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
19964
Aug 2, 1901 Mrs. L. W. Hildreth Glensville, N.Y. mil. history — m.v. 13.
File No. 19964
Elizabeth Palmerston
Widow of
John Palmerston
Private Rev. War
Act: July 4, 1836
Index: — Vol. M , Page 114
[Arrangement of 1870.]

July 20th 52
Appd off Elizth Salmenton wid of John.
Sam Lake
Buffalo
one
Heath Ag
Compt Hunting
Washington
Ag
FREE

Elizabeth Palmerston wid of John - N. Y.
Ans
CC. June 29/52

May 12/49
Reps Mrs Elizabeth Palmerton widow of B. Mallory
Elizabeth Palmerton
Married in 1777 husband dec 31 1822 July 1824
$ 26:66 2 / 3 per annum
act July 4. '36
Sec Hon. W. Hunt H. R.
Hon. W. Hunt

Inverness,
Admitted
At July 4, 1836,
at $40, 66 \frac{2}{3}
per annum, former payments at the rate of $26; 66 \frac{2}{3} to be deducted
To Commerce March 4, 1831
Sammuel Lake,
Buffalo, N.Y.

W. N. John G. G. J. Edwards De Com. of Pensions Washington D.C. 
Anderson

1878 Elizabeth Palmerston New York
Recd. Hon. W. A. Morris Dec. 18th '46 Sub. Hon. W. Hunt Dec. 24th '47 Ad. to same Feb. 7. '48
Act 4th July 1836

John Palmstrom N.Y. - Rev. - Died 31 July 1824
JH

No 3 —
Anne Holliday who deceased
4 July 1836, 48
$55.20
March 1841.
22 July 1841.

Act 12 April 1837 S. Lake " " "
Reported
Set H.W. Palmerton Oct 1/51
4544. Increase New-York.
Elizabeth Palmerton widow of John Palmerton who died on the 31 July 1824 of Erie Co in the State of New York who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for
Inscribed on the Rolls of Albany at the rate of 40 Dollars 66 2 / 3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of June 1850 and sent to Samuel Lake, Buffalo N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Increased from $26.66 2 / 3
Recorded by J. P. Chase Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 2 Page 359 { Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
C. Vol 1 125

4544 New York - A
Elizabeth Palmerton
widow of John
who died on the
of in the State of who was a Private in the
commanded commanded
by Captain of the by in the
time for
Revolution
Inserted on the Rost of Albany at the rate of 96 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of
March 13 July 1848 due from $40.66 2/3 per ann.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Oct. 1852 and sent to
Saint Lake
Arrears to the 4th of Buffalo Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Book
Vol.
Clerk Page 360

4544
New-York
Elizabeth Palmerston widow of John Palmerston
who died on the 31 st July, 1824 of Erie Co in the State of N.Y. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 2 / 3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of June, 1848, and sent to Hon. J. M. Hunt
Arrears to the 4 th of May of 1848 Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by Book
Thos Ransom, Clerk, Vol. 1 Page
125
Reported
Let to Sam l Lake, 1 Buffalo N.Y.
April 7-1849
Letter to same 15 th October 1849

Ho of Reps. May 11, 1848
Some weeks ago I called at  at the Pension office & examined the papers in the case of Elizabeth Palmerston, a widow applying for a Pension. I am satisfied the proof is sufficient & believe Col. Edwards would so decide, if he would look into the case. Col. E. then said he would look into the papers and decide. This was three months ago. Permit me to repeat the request which I then made that the subject may be re-considered. Respectfully W. Hunt

John Palmerton Aged 62 yrs Saratoga Co. N.Y. Applied for pension June 4-1818
Enlisted Sept 1775 Capt Joshua Stanton Col Seth Warriner Regt N.Y. Line disch'd 1776 - 14 mo Ser.
Reenlisted Nov. 1776 Capt Johnson's Co, Warriner's Regt. disch'd 1777. 6 Mo. Ser.
In capture of Montreal, siege of Quebec, battles of Three Rivers and several engagements before capture of Burgoyne
Marrried at Clarendon, Va Dec. 4-1776
Died Saratoga Co N.Y. July 31, 1824
Wid Elizabeth pensioned

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Palmerston vs John County and State of New York act July 4 1836
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This is a claim for the correction of an error, The office admitted the case for 14 months & computed the amount of pension at $40.66 \frac{2}{3} cts the computation should have been $46.66 \frac{2}{3} The claim is, therefore, allowed at $46.66
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
deducting former pay ment at $40.66.
Name and residence of Agent Sam Lake Esq Buffalo NY
Meriton Riffett Examining Clerk.

Elizabeth Palmerston widow of John NY Increased
July 4 1836
14 mos pri $46.66 \frac{2}{3} per annum from 4 March 1831 to 1 July 1848.
when her pension at $96 per annum commenced under J.W. Res 1 July 1848
deducting former pay ments at $40.66 \frac{2}{3} . made act July 4 1836.
pay to Henry N. Palmerston her guardian.
Colt to S. Lake City Buffalo NY

Elizabeth Palmerton widow of John NY Increase
adm? for Resolution
July 1 1848, at 96, $ per annum from 1st July 1848 deducting former pay- ments at $40. 66 2 / 3 from 1 July 1848.
Payable to Henry N Palmerton Guardian
Cert to San. Lake Buffalo NY

House of Reps.
June 29. 1852
Dear Sir
I have your letter of the 11. instant. I have been to Pension office & spent much time in hunting up & examining the papers in case of your mother's pension.
I write with hesitation as you appear to know all about the pension laws in such cases, and as I now I know but little about them. But as I understand it, there has been a mistake in your mother's case though not of the kind & character you suggest. Your mother is entitled to $96. per month per year from the 4. of March 1861 to July 1. 1848. and from the latter date till now she is entitled to $96. per year from the aggregate of these sums must be deducted what she has actually received which I understand to be $40.66. per year.
The rate at which she has been & is entitled
102 96. 40.66 55.33 226.32

to draw. May be stated in other words at $46. 66 from March 4 1831. to July 1 1848 and since the latter period at $96 per year. This last rate being based upon the Joint Resolution of Congress of July 5 1848.
The way to get it is for you as the Guardian or Committee of your mother to petition the Com t . of Pensions for it. Stating You are such guardian or Committee that your mother is the same person who is the widow who has drawn pension as such of your father. That a mistake has been made in the computation. That she has drawn only at the rate of $40.66 and is entitled to draw as I have above stated and that your father was entitled to full pay of 8 $ per month &c &c. & get court to certify that such proof has been made. Send it to the Com t . of Pensions.
You had better send directly then. These emends are sent me at the rate on an average of about 3 $ per

day. I cannot attend to and answer them all. I have worked myself sick been unable for 3 weeks to attend to business and it takes my entire time. So that I have none to devote to legislative business. I cannot endure it all. It is better for you to write the Com. as it saves time Still when you get to a dead stop I am ready to help. only do not call except when necessary  I am Truly Yours S. G. Haver
H. W. Palmerston Esq
I have no time to read over

Pension office Wash n
Dec 31. 1852
Dear Sir
Herewith please find papers in case of Elizabeth Palmerton, to correct error in her pension as Widow of John Palmerton. Mrs Palmerton is of Erie County N.Y. & her husband died in receipt of a pension. I enclose a letter which I wrote to Mr. Palmerton, her Guardian last summer after investigating the case with Mrs Tipton in this office last summer as explaining how the thing is. When passed upon please advise me by letter in this city
Very Resp ly . Yours
S. G. Haven
M.C. 32 d Oct 24 th
James E. Heath Esq Comm r . of Pensions

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Palmerton widow of John County and State of New York act 1878 July 18
Claim, ( original , or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under Act of March 18, 1878 — he died in 1824 — she was pensioned under '36 at $6.66 2 / 3 afterwards increased to $10.66 2 / 3 . She now claims the benefit of the above p res , to which she is entitled
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Sam Lake Buffalo NY
Thornton T. Tipton
Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at Albany, by J. W. De Witt Esq. Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Albany, New York.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C Vol. 1 Page 125 by H. Rumphkin,
Clerk.
22.267 26.68 622.57

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th of July, 1836, Elizabeth Palmerston of New-York, widow of John Palmerston, who was a Private in the Revolution, and who died 31st July, 1824, is entitled to receive Twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th day of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this first day of June, one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
Arch t Campbell Jr
Acting Secretary of War.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Examined and Countersigned. }

Elizabeth Palmstrom Revn. Claims for Pension
Additional proof Samuel Lake Atty

Buffalo NY Feb 26, 1880
J. J. Edwards Esq Com r . of Pensions
Sir. I send you the Declaration for Elizabeth Palmerton by her son with whom she resides, and also return the pension Certificate agreeable to your request of the 15 th of October last (which from some cause was not rec d . in due course of the mail) If the new Certificate can be issued for the whole Amount due, deducting the amount received, it will be less trouble to obtain it, but if it is necessary to receive the Amount due on the old Certificate from the Treasury Department at Washington Please inform me. If so can you have the 3 d Auditor the affidavit of H. M. Palmerton and such certificate as would authorize him to allow the claim and remit to me the balance due - Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

Palmerston

House of Reps.
Dec 20, 1847.
Sir,
I have rec d a letter from Samuel Lake a citizen of my district, requesting me to send on hand you the enclosed. I comply with his request, though I cannot say that I approve of the tone of his letter. I know nothing of the merits of the case, but if I understand the matter right I must say that your regulation, in one particular seem severe and objectionable. If A.B. furnished satisfactory proof showing that he was entitled to a pension & his name was placed on the pension roll, why should his widow be required to prove his service de novo . The Gov t ought to respect its original decision on that point, and require nothing more from a widow than proof of the marriage &c. Excuse this suggestion and believe me yours, with great respect
Col J. L. Edwards
Yr &c
W. Hunt

Feb 23. 1842
on My. or Mt. Full, it is supposed. Salvatore Van L. Edwards
com Pension Pension Office Washington City D.C.
From P. G. Wood To Messrs H. M. B. Goode A. M.

Washington city Feb 21 st 1842
W.C.
I am requested to enquire at your office (Pension Office) where John Palmater resides - and the last date of his receiving his pension.
I send you the letter of enquiring itself, be pleased to give me the information desired - naming the town, county & district
Very respectfully
Yours truly & obedt Servt P. G. Goode
Dear J. L. Edmond Dear Pensioner.
Please return the enclosed letter to me.

Buffalo NY June 6 th 1880
J L Edward Esq
Comr. of Pensions
Sir. It is about 4 Months since I mailed the Declaration of Henry H Palmerston made in pursuance of directions from the Dept., for his Mother Elizabeth Palmerston who is the Widow of John Palmerston & is now on the pension list. The declaration was for the purpose of obtaining the pension for the full period of the service of the Husband.
She has been for a long time of sight and hearing incapable of executing any papers for more than 2 years & it is very desirable that her son has power to receive what is due from the Government. I do not write many letters of inquiry but this claim has been pending a long time & it seems should be allowed. I believe I have complied with the last requisition.
Respectfully Comr Samuel Lake
On refering to my Register I see the Declaration was mailed 26 th Feb. last.

Aug 8-48
W. M. Webb John Remerton
4544-36- D 8
J. Edward Day Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
ref. to Com of Pension and allowance for pension means power with of estate to be by 69 to 75 5 49

Buffalo NY Aug. 4. 1844
Jas L Edwards Comr. h
Sir - I have recd. a Certificate of Pension for the widow of John Palmerston for 8 Months Service - The Man drew a full Pension and the friends are confident he served full two years in all. and from the information I have of the proof on file I supposed the pension would have been allowed for 14 Months at least. What the proof is in regard to the Service I am not advised - Will you have the goodness to inform me the date of the Service on which the pension is allowed to the widow, if consistent -
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

Lockport April 22 1848 Dear Sir
I have previously written three letters to you and in the same envelope envelope in closed three letters to Mr Edwards commissioner of pensions on important business and directed them to your care and I have received no answer from Mr Edwards though requested him to answer them immediately and hearing nothing from him leads me to believe you had never received my letters and fear they were detained in this post office in consequence of which I send this letter to be mailed at Albion post office pray let me hear from you as soon as possible on the subject and you will much oblige your Friend and very Obedient humble Servant
I have two speeches in closed to me of Members of congress for which I was very thankful B Mallory

607 Reps. May 11. 1848
I wrote some time ago about the case of H in aunt H. Squires. Mr. Mallory has written repeatedly. I think some answer should be given. I shall write to him, but M rs Leopold Edwards will tell me what I am to say.
W. Hunt
Washington City
The Honorable Washington Hunt Member of Congress

December 14 - 1847
J L Edwards Esq Com d of Pensions
Sir - Will you have the goodness to furnish a Copy of the declaration of John Palmerton of Saratoga Co N.Y. who obtained a pension under the Act of 1818, the date of its receipt at the Pension Office and the date of the pension Certificate -
If his declaration was made in conformity with the law and requisitions of the Department, it will give a more particular account of his services than is contained in your Letter of the 18th of December last, from which we may be able to trace out the Regiments in which he served, and find his name on some Roll
Please also inform me through Mr. Hunt why his pension was allowed upon his own Statement of his Service, in violation of the regulations of the Department, when it is evident that more than half of the applicants (in this State at least) were required to furnish proof of Service.
I am Respectfully
Your Ob t Servant Samuel Lake

Buffalo July 23 d 1882
Mr Heath Esq Comm. in
For I have always made out the powers of atty to collect the Pension for this Widow, & done the writing from a copy of the Certificate as I suppose the original should be exhibited to the Justice when the power is acknowledged. It is possible that some of the family have given it to the old Lady & she has put it away or destroyed it. I hope the claim will be decided with as little delay as possible -
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

Buffalo June 12. 1857
Hon. S. E. Heath Comr. of Pensions
Sir. — My Father John Palmerton was a Revolutionary Pension- er of the United States and died in Clifton Park Saratoga County N.Y. — His estate was administered upon and a portion of the pension money was paid to the Administrator. Please inform me what amount was paid to the Administrator, and what amount of pension my Father received per annum. — Respy Yours Direct to care of Samuel Lake H. W. Palmerton
PS John Palmerton died July 1824. — —

J. Edwards Esq Comr. of Pensions
Springville Erie Co. N.Y. July 13 th 1849
Sir, We have been dissatisfied with the decision of the Department in the case of the Widow of J. Palmerston, and I had intended to write til October before asking a review, but in reply to your letter of the 7 th April 1849 I herewith send a declaration of her son for her. — It appears rather singular that the examining Clerk should have stated that Palmerston was allowed a pension upon his own statement of his service , when the service was proved by 3 Witnesses. — This fact was communicated to me by the Hon. W. Hunt giving their names & residence, but they are dead. Their Credibility was certified to by Judges, of Saratoga. — It is the opinion of Mr. Hunt & other members that the widow should have been allowed the full benefit of that proof, — whether there was or was not records in the department. — Can Henry M. Palmerston give a power of Atty. for his Mother & draw the pension. The Agnt at Albany says a Guardian must be appointed — The Surrogate has no power to appoint Guardians in such cases, & an application to the Supreme Court would cost 30 dollars or over. Please inform me & if there is forms of proof or Regulations adopted. send me the same —
Respectfully &c Samuel Lake

Mch 22/48
Same Lake for Wid of John Palmerton
Mch 22/48
Prst U.S. 45,44
Gammul Lake asks for a pension for Mrs. Palmerton.
P. 139. See Mch 22/48
Pension Office

Orleans County NY Albion March 7, 1848
James K Polk President US
Sir - I am the Atty. of a poor widow of a Revolutionary Pensioner John Palmerton, who received a pension til he died in the County of Saratoga. His widow living at the time in Erie Co. with her children, and is ignorant of any facts relating to the service of her husband, except his absence during the Revolutionary war, or of his obtaining his pension. - Her claim is suspended because the Rolls of Col. Seth Warner Regt. as is alleged, have been received & the name of Capt Joshua Harnon or Palmerton do not appear thereon. It was suggested that he was probably mistaken in the name of the Col. -
I asked the Comt. of Pensions for the names and residence of Palmerton's witnesses and the name of his Agent. Supposing I might by them or their families ascertain the names of the Col. in whose Regt. Capt. Harnon served, or other facts that would enable us to trace out the service, and possibly find some Record or other proof. - I received an Answer through the Hon. W. Hunt "that the request to be furnished with the names of the Agent who presented the claim of her husband, and of the witnesses who testified to his service cannot, consistently with the regulations of the office be complied with " -
The letter was signed G. W. Crump - What necessity for such inquisitorial regulations if the witnesses served in the same Regt. or in the Northern army they may give names & facts necessary to a thorough investigation of the case and possibly we can find some Record of Capt Harnon's Comp y -

I suppose the Departments are subordinate & I also suppose a refusal to answer a request so reasonable, on the ground of violating the Regulations of the office, is unjust to one who has claimed as a Revolutionary widow, and more in accordance with arbitrary despotic Governments, than with the genius of ours —
Respectfully Yours
Fellow Citizen
Samuel Lake

Elizabeth Palmer Revolutionary Claim

Know all men by these presents that I Henry W Palmerston Guardian of Elizabeth Palmerston a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Lake of Buffalo, my true and lawful Attorney to apply to the Commissioner of Pensions for a reexamination of the claim of the said Elizabeth Palmerston, and to obtain the balance due her, which should have been paid on her old certificates or which should have been allowed her when her claim was allowed - In witness whereof
STATE OF NEW-YORK, ERIE CO. CLERK'S OFFICE.
{ ss.
I, WELLS BROOKS, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, do hereby certify that B. W. Sherman whose name is subscribed to the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument in writing, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace, in said County, duly elected, sworn and acting as such, and authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to the said proof or acknowledgment is genuine; and further, that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, at Buffalo, this 22 nd day of Decr A. D. 185 2
W. Brooks Clerk.
Henry W Palmerston and acknowledged that he executed the same and hereby certifies that I know the person to be the same who is described in and who executed the same B. W. Sherman J. B.

Know all men by these presents that I Henry W Palmerston Guardian of Elizabeth Palmerston a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Lake of Buffalo, my true and lawful Attorney to apply to the Commissioner of Pensions for a reexamination of the claim of the said Elizabeth Palmerston, and to obtain the balance due her, which should have been paid on her old certificates or which should have been allowed her when her claim was allowed —
In witness my hand and seal this 20th day of December 1882
In presence of, —
B.W. Sherman
H. W. Palmerston Guardian for Elizabeth Palmerston
State of New York
Erie County ss
On the 20th day of December 1882 Personally appeared before me the subscriber Henry W Palmerston and acknowledged that he executed the same and hereby certifies that I know the person to be the same who is described in and who executed the same
B.W. Sherman
J.P.B.

Buffalo Dec. 27 th 1852 J. E. Heath Esq Com. of Pensions
Sir — The balance claimed by the Guardian of Elizabeth Palmerston a Revolutionary Pensioner is $11.66 for annum from 4 th March 1831, to 1. July 1848 (at which date the payment upon her last Certificate commenced) being an error made in granting her former Certif- icate — Mrs. Palmerston is so infirm that her Son Henry W. Palmerston was appointed her Guardian by the Supreme Court, and her Pension is payable to him as her Guardian — A Certificate of his appointment is on file with her last application —
In the settlement of this balance a Certificate may not be necessary, and the Amount may be remitted through the Hon. S. G. Hovey & I will remit such receipts as may be required.
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

STATE OF NEW-YORK, SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, Clerk of said County, do hereby Certify, that David M. Hairs before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken and whose name is thereunto subscribed, was at the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized by law to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand- writing of the said Justice of the Peace and verily believe that his signature to the said Affidavit is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 15 th day of July 1846
James W. Horton CLERK.

State of New York Saratoga County
Benjamin Chadeay being duly known by me on oath after his and says that he is seventy Eight Years of Age and resides in the town of Clifton Park Saratoga aforesaid. That he this deponent was person- ally acquainted with John Palmerton deceased late of said town of Clifton Park and had been for many Years previous to his death that the said John Palmerton died at said town of Clifton Park in the month of July one thousand eight hundred and twenty four as near as this deponent can now recollect, that at the date of the death of the said Palmerton he said Palm- erton was a Pensioner of the Revolution and his Certificate of Pension was left in the hands of this deponent as it had been for some time previous to his the said Palmerton's death as aforesaid. That this deponent after the death of said Palmerton obtained letters of Administration on said Palmerton's Estate and received from the Pension agent the Arrear of Pension due said Palmerton at his death which was about thirty dollars. And this deponent further says that the said Palmerton was reputed to have a wife and family living and with whom he did not reside at the date of his death. and that he the said Palmerton occupied as tenant a dwelling house of this deponent at the date of his death and further saith not
Sworn and Subscribed this 13 th day of July 1846 before me Edward W. Hill Justice Peace
Benjamin Chadeay his mark

I hereby certify that Benjamin Chasey who subscribed and sworn to the foregoing affidavit before me on the date therein named is well known to me and known to me to be a Man of Good Moral Character And Strict integrity and that his statements in said deposition set forth is entitled to the fullest credence And I further certify that the said Benjamin Chasey is unable to write his name by reason of Blindness
David Wait Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Saratoga County
Henrietta Daggett being
by me duly sworn on her Oath deposes and says that she is thirty nine years of age and resides in the town of Clifton Park in said County of Saratoga aforesaid, that she was personally acquainted with John Palmerton deceased formerly of said town of Clifton Park and had been for many years previous to his death, that the said John Palmerton died at said town of Clifton Park aforesaid in the month of July one thousand eight hundred and twenty four the day of the month this deponent can not now recollect but as to the year and month as above stated it is correct according to the best of this deponent's recollection and belief, this deponent further says she was at the dwelling house at the time of the death of said Palmerton, and attended his funeral thereafter; and this deponent further says, that previous to the death of the said Palmerton and after, she was informed and believed the said John Palmerton had a wife residing in the western part of the state of New York known as (Holland Purchase) whose name was Elizabeth, and that she is informed and believes that said Elizabeth Palmerton widow of said John Palmerton deceased is still living and further this deponent saith not
Subscribed this 13th day of July
Henrietta X Daggett mark
My W Whit Justice of the Peace

State of New York
STATE OF NEW-YORK, SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, Clerk of said County, do hereby Certify, that
David W. Hall before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken and whose name is thereunto subscribed, was at the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace
in and for said County, and duly authorized by law to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand- writing of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the said Affidavit is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 15 th day of July 1846
James W. Horton - CLERK.

The within named Justice of the Peace before whom the within named Rosanetta Deyoff Subscribed and swore to the within affidavit Certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Rosanetta Deyoff of Poughkeepsie and have been for many years past, and that she is a woman of good moral character and that her Statements are entitled to the fullest credit and I further certify that the said Rosanetta Deyoff is unable to write her name she never having learned to write.
David W. Whit- Justice of the Peace
Proof of death

Elizabeth Palmerston
Samuel Lake Atty Springville NY

State of New York
Erie County ss. On this 21 st day of June 1849 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County, Henry W Palmerston, who being first duly sworn according to law, on his oath says, he is a son of John & Elizabeth Palmerston, that his Mother resides with the Deponent, but is, in consequence of deafness & the infirmities of Age unable to make a declaration or to transact any business whatever, being Ninety years of Age, and the Deponent makes the following declaration for his Mother the said Elizabeth Palmerston, in order to obtain the full benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836 and of the Act of Congress of the 1 st of July 1848, that she is the widow of John Palmerston who was a Revolutionary pensioner when he died, that the said Elizabeth Palmerston is a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of July 4 th 1836, at the rate of twenty Six dollars & Sixty Six cents per Annum, and that his Father received a much larger pension, (as he is informed). —
I further declare that the said Elizabeth Palmerston is still a Widow and has not been married since the death of her Husband, that she has resided with me many years.
Sworn and subscribed this { Henry W Palmerston 21 st day of June 1849 Before { For Elizabeth Palmerston me — N. Frank Justice of the Peace

Erie County ss. I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Elizabeth Palmerston of Collins in said County, named in the foregoing declaration and have seen her this day, that I consider her incapable of making a declaration in consequence of the infirmities of age, that she resides with her son Henry W. Palmerston who has made the foregoing declaration, and I consider him entitled to credit and belief. —
N Frank Justice of the Peace
State of New York, } ss. Erie County Clerk's Office, }
I, MOSES BRISTOL, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, do hereby certify, that Nathaniel Frank Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed statement of facts and thereon written, was at the time of subscribing the same a Justice of the Peace sworn and acting as such, and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe the signature thereto to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, this 5 day of July 1849.
Moses Bristol Clerk. Hans D. D. H.

66 Buffalo N.Y. April 5. 1851.
Samuel Lake
In relation to the pay- ment of the Pension of Elizabeth Palmer- Stow &c. —————
M c Bote particulars
Referred to Commissioners of Pensions.
Dept. Int. Apr 10/51

Buffalo April 8, 1854
To the Secretary of The Interior
Sir - More than a year past I received a pension Certificate for Elizabeth Palmerston who had become deaf & nearly blind & from the infirmities of more than 90 years was wholly incompetent to do business or to take an oath. To obtain appointment of Guardian from our Supreme Court would cost about a year's pension & our Surrogate has no power to appoint in such cases. - I therefore consulted the instructions from the Pension Department made out the powers like the enclosed forwarded them to our M.C. who had them ordered paid by some of the Auditors of the Treasury, & on which were the money - The enclosed powers were sent to the 3 d Auditor J. S. Gallagher for a like endorsement or order for payment, and after retaining one 6 months on a second application & inquiry returned both - Stating that they were not payable at the Treasury & directed to apply to the Agent at Albany. - I send you herewith the report of the Agent. I hope you will direct the Officer whose duty it is to direct in the matter, to make the Order for Payment, as heretofore so that the old Lady, or her family may realize the amount due.
Please direct the powers of Atty to R. Thompson Esq. Albany
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake
Note
I direct to you because I suppose it pertains to some of the Beams of the Treasury, & am not certain the 3 d Auditor has any authority in the matter.

Albany Pension Agency
April 4. 1857.
I have examined the Vouchers presented by Mr. Thompson in the case of Elizabeth Palmerston - The affidavits & power of Attorney are executed by her son - instead of a Guardian - We have never, to my recollection paid Mrs. Palmerston's pension or any other pension, on similar papers - I decline doing so, unless expressly instructed to do so, by the Comty of Pensions
Levi Jones Perth Penn. agt

in for the them rendered noted the was to of 761 Broadway

STATE OF VERMONT,
RUTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
Robert H. Hopkins Deputy I, Frederick W. Hopkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, do certify that Silas W. Woodley Esquire was, at the date of the Certificate to which this is attached, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified — — — — — and that I verily believe his signature to the same is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of court, at Rutland in said County, this twenty fifth day of June Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty six .
R. H. Hopkins Deputy Clerk

Clarendon Vt June 24. 1846
This may certify that I have carefully examined the Books of Records in the Town Clerks Office in Clarendon and that the Marriage of John Palmerston to Elizabeth Willous does not appear to have been recorded. The record of Marriages, at that period, of marriages appears to have been very imperfectly kept. M tt Philetus Clerk. Town Clerk.
State of Vermont
Rutland County ss
Clarendon June 24 th AD 1846 then personally appeared Philetus Clerk the signer of the above certificate and made Oath that the same is agreeable to the truth before me Silas W Hodge Justice Peace
You may say to Mr Palmerston that the my fee will be Two Dollars.
Yours respectfully
Philetus Clerk

State of New York Erie County ss. Elizabeth Wilbour being duly affirmed affirmed according to law, on her oath says that during the forepart of the Revolutionary war she lived in a place called Nine Partners on the North River in this State, that John Palmerton came to her house and informed her that he had been married to Elizabeth Wilbour Soon after that time in the year 1777 the deponent moved to Danby in the State of Vermont, and lived near neighbour to the said John Palmerton, and was present at the birth of their first child, which must have been in the winter of 1778 as the deponent well recollects the snow was deep and much drifted, that the said John Palmerton and Elizabeth Wilbour lived together and sustained the relations of Husband and wife many years and had a large family of children, that she never heard any reports against the legality of their marriage, and believes they were married in the year 1776 or 1777 as was then reported and believed by their friends and the community in which they lived.
The Deponents name was Elizabeth Badgley previous to her marriage to Isaac Wilbour. That the said Elizabeth Palmerton now lives in the town of Collins in this County, and she has been informed the said John Palmerton died many years past in the County of Saratoga in this State.
The Deponent further says that it was well understood and believed that the said John Palmerton at the time he was

was married and afterwards, was a soldier in the Continental Service. The deponent knows he was absent from home, and it was understood and believed at the time that he was in the Service —  Sworn and Sub Affirmed and subscribed } Elizabeth Wilber this 9 th day of April 1846 } Before me Nathl. Frank Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the Deponent Elizabeth Wilbour, that she is a member of the Friends Society is a woman of good character and is entitled to full credit & belief Nathl. Frank Justice
State of New-York, COUNTY OF ERIE.
} ss.
I, MANLY COLTON, Clerk of the County of Erie, and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof, do hereby certify that Nathaniel Frank Esq., whose name is subscribed to the annexed Certificate of Affidavit
the same a Justice of the Peace was at the time of subscribing for said County, duly Elected and sworn, and acting as such. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said  Nathaniel Frank and verily believe the signature  to said Certificate of Affidavit to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court of Common Pleas and of said County, this 30 th day of  June A. D. 184 6,
Manly Colton Clerk.

Elizabeth Palmerston Application for increase of pension By Henry W. Palmerston Guardian
Samuel Lake Atty Buffalo NY

State of New York
Erie County ss I Wells Brooks, Clerk of the Said County and of the Courts thereof. Certify that at a Circuit Court and Court of Oyer and terminer held in and for Said County of Erie at Buffalo April 1852 before the Hon. James Mullet one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of this State. Henry W. Palmerston was, by an Order of the Court dated April 22 d . 1852 duly appointed Guardian of the person and estate of Elizabeth Palmerston, and that the said Order remains in full force and unrevoked
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Said County this 26 th day of July 1852.
Wells Brooks clerk

State of New York County of Erie ss. On this thirteenth day of July A D 1852 Personally appeared before the Circuit Court and Court of Oyer & terminer held in and for the said County before the Hon. Richard P. Marvin one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State aforesaid. Henry W. Palmerston a resident of Collins in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declar- ation, as Guardian of his Mother, Elizabeth Palmerston, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Cong- ress passed July 4 th 1836. and also of the acts of Congress, passed since the passage of the said Act, amending the same, and the Act of July 1 st 1848. That the Applicant has been appointed Guardian of his said Mother by the Supreme Court of this State and that his Mother the said Elizabeth Palmerston is now living with the deponent or applicant in the said Town of Collins in the said County of Erie. and is about Ninety three years of Age, according to his best information and belief. and is from the infirmity of Age loss of sight and hearing, incompetent to make a declaration or to transact any kind of business. That she is now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Forty dollars 66 2 / 3 cents per Annum as will appear from her Certificate dated

the eleventh day of June AD 1880 that she is the Widow of John Palmerton who was a private in the Revolution and also a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States when he died - in the County of Saratoga in this State. The date of the death cannot be stated by the Applicant, but she thinks, is may be in July 1824 will appear from the Records in the Treasury Department with the application of the Administrator for the balance of pension due at the time of his death
The Applicant further declares for and in behalf of his Mother the Said Elizabeth Palmerton, and as her Guardian as before said that she was married to the Said John Palmerton, according to the best infor- mation and belief of the applicant, in the year 1776, and from the ages of the eldest children of the family, he also supposes that his parents were married that year, previous to his service or while he was a soldier in the service of the United States, that the Said Elizabeth Palmerton has remained a Widow ever since the death of her Said Husband the Said John Palmerton, as above stated, as will fully appear by the proofs hereto annexed and on file in the Department at Washington.
The Applicant, for and on behalf of the Said Elizabeth Palmerton further declares

That this application or declaration is made in order to correct an error made by the department in granting the certificate to the said Elizabeth Palmerston, and to obtain the full benefit of the provision made by the act or Resolution of Congress passed July 1. A.D. 1848. —
Elizabeth Palmerston By Henry W. Palmerston Guardian Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above mentioned. —
In open Court before the Hon. Richard P. Marvin Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the County and the Courts thereof this day and year above mentioned. Salmon P. Chase Secy of State
Samuel Lake of Buffalo is hereby appointed my legal Attorney to obtain the pension certificate. To whom I wish all communications made —
Witness — L. Shaw
Henry W. Palmerston guardian

State of New-York
Erie Co. ss.
Henry W. Palmerton being Duly sworn according to law says that he has been Duly appointed Guardian By the Supreme Court of Erie County to get a Pension for his Mother Elizabeth Palmerton the Widow of John Palmerton a revolutionary Pension that he has drawn a pension for his Mother for several years and the Pension Certificate has once been increased from Twenty six Dollars sixty six Cents to forty Dollars sixty six cents the last mentioned Certificate I have lost I have made Diligent search for the same and have not been able to find it - The reason why I was appointed Guardian was in Consequence of Extreme old age Deafness and other infirmities so that it is impossible for her to transact business of any kind
Sworn and subscribed to before this 20th day of July 1852
B. M. Sherman
22

State of New York
Eric County ss. Stephen Wilber and Mary Wilber being duly affirmed according to law, say, that they and each of the deponents are personally acquainted with Elizabeth Palmerton that she is an aged woman and now resides with her son Henry W. Palmerton in the town of Collins in said county of Eric, and the deponents believe she is over ninety years of age, that she is the widow of John Palmerton deceased, and has remained a widow ever since his death, and has not intermarried to the knowledge or belief of the deponents - And the said Stephen Wilber for himself says that that he is a stepson of the said Elizabeth Palmerton was acquainted with her husband previous to his death, and has also been well acqu- ainted with her since the death, and if at any time she had married the fact would be known to him -
Affirmed and subscribed
This 20 th day of July { Stephen Wilber 1852 Before me and Mary Wilber I certify the deponents are credible persons -
B. W. Sherman J. P.

D. D. W. W. Sherman State of New York, ESSEX COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
ss. I, WELLS BROOKS, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, certify that Bryamun W. Sherman before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, and whose name is subscribed in the certificate of proof thereof, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly elected, sworn and acting as such, and authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County and the Courts thereof, 27th day of July A. D. 185 2
Wells Brooks Clerk.. 27th July 1852

Inadmissible
Two terms of service are stated —
With respect to the first, there were no enlistments prior to Dec r 75 for more than eight months —
The applicant served six months only, under his second engagement.
10 July 1819

Saratoga County N.Y.
Benjamin Palmerston of the Town of Mills Town in the County of Montgomery, being by me duly Sworn on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God, deposes & saith that the Applicant John Palmerston, is his Brother, and that he actually Enlisted, in Capt. Joshua Stanton's Company in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment, and actually received the full term of Enlistment, and then Discharged honorably. Served in the same Company & Regiment as a Soldier with his Brother John, and that he Enlisted, in said Company and Regiment on the twelfth day of Sept. 1775, and actually knows that the said John was at the taking of Mantua in Genl. Montgomery Army, and that the said John was in several Battles at the taking of General Burgoyne
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of July 1819
Abraham Marks
Benjamin his Palmerston Mark

Northampton May the 23 1819
Andrew W. Nutt
Swoon and says that in the year 1875 that the said Andrew W. Nutt was knowing to him being a Ridge mount that was called Warner's Ridge mount and says that the said Ridge mount was commanded by Colonel S. H. Warner formerly from Bennington in the State of Vermont and in the said Andrew states that in the year 1777 he knew the said Warner to be a Ridge mount in an action at Hubberton and Schuylerville at Bennington Battle and in further states that he knew the said Col Warner to be commanded at Fort George in the year 1779 & 1781 — when the said Ridge mount was present and the said Andrew further states that there was a Major Bain commanded under him by the name of Christman and was taken at Fort George Swoon and subscribed before me May the 23 1819. —
Andrew W. Nutt
John Van Auken J. P.

Saratoga County
In this Thirtieth day of May 1817 personally appeared before me Abraham Moe, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Saratoga. John Palmerston, aged about Sixty three years, a resident in the Town of Orange in the County aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his Oath make the following declaration, in addition to his first Application, 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 he the said John Palmerston enlisted in Dutchess County, on the Twelfth day of September 1775, for Eleven Months and after- wards served fourteen Months, in Captain Stanton's Company, in Col. Seth Mearns Regiment, and was discharged at St Johns in the province of Lower Canada, at the Expiration of the said fourteen Months, Enlisting again in the Month of November 1776, in Captain Stanton's Company in Col. Seth Mearns Regiment, and actually served six Months & was discharged, and he was in the Battles, at the taking of Manhattan Under General Montgomery, also at Three Rivers, and in several Engagements, at the taking of General Burgoyne, that his discharges are lost & he doth Not know what has become of them.
Sworn to, and subscribed before me! the day and year above mentioned
John Palmerston
Abraham Moe, Judge as aforesaid
I, Abraham Moe, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga, do certify, that I am personally acquainted with John Palmerston, the Applicant, and it appears to my full satisfaction that the said John did actually serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy, and I further certify and that from my own personal knowledge, that the said John Palmerston, is under the most distressing and urgent circumstances and actually stands in need of the assistance of his Country, for his Support. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and herewith me, to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress - Given Under my hand at the Town of Orange, County of Orange this day in the year above stated. c
Abraham Moe

Saratoga County, N.Y.
Be it remembered that on the Second day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, that Charles Riley a resident of the Town of Malta in the County of Saratoga, personally appeared before me Abraham Moe, one of the judges of the County Court Common Pleas in and for the County of Saratoga, who being lawfully duly sworn according to Law, deposes and saith that the Applicant John Palmerton did actually Enlist as a Soldier in the Continental Service in Captain Joshua Hattens Company, in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment, and thinks to the best of his recollection that the said John Enlisted on or about the 12 th September in the year 1775, for the term of Eleven Months, and actually served Fourteen Months, as this deponent was a Soldier in the same Army in the same Campaign with the said John, and knows that the said John was at the taking of Fort Ticonderoga, and at the Siege in taking of Chambly in the province of Quebec, and that this deponent Enlisted at or about the same time in Captain Andrew Billings Company in Lieut. Col. James Clinton's Regiment, for Eleven Months and actually served Fourteen Months, before discharge, and that he this deponent and John Palmerton were both at the Siege at the City of Quebec, and were both together in the retreat from said place and further this deponent saith as to the truth thereof. Charles Riley Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned
Abraham Moe
I do hereby certify that from the most correct source of information I am fully confident the above named Charles Riley, is a Man of Truth and Veracity, and may be depended on as to the facts stated in the above affidavit. Given under my hand this Second day of August 1819.
Abraham Moe

Saratoga County. ss.
On the 24 th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 19. personally appeared before Me. Abraham Moe, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Saratoga Dan Crossman, a resident in the Town of Orange & County aforesaid. Who being by Me duly sworn according to Law Deposits and saith, that in the Month of May immediately after the Defeat of General Montgomery at Quebec, in the province of Lower Canada, that the Applicant John Palmerton, who belonged to the Army Commanded by the said General Monte- gomery, in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment as the said John Palmerton, was left at three Rivers with John the Army was on the Retreat, and this Deponent took care of him with a number of others, and actually knows that the said John was a Soldier in the Army Commanded by General Montgomery in the Regiment of Volunteers in the Expedition against Quebec, and being personally acquainted with the Deponent Dan Crossman, and actually knows him to be a Man of Truth and Veracity, and may be depended on as to the Facts stated by him.
Dan Crossman
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned
Abraham Moe
Abraham Moe

Handwritten mark
Handwritten initials: B. W.
PENSION U. S. OFFICE JUL 30 1901
O. W. & N. DIVISION JUL 31 1901 RECEIVED

Gloversville N.Y. Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir,
Will you kindly send me the American War Record of John Parmerton { or John Parmerton - } His daughter who is 92 years old tells me his name was spelt with an 'l' but it was pronounced Parmerton - This man was her father and she says he served during the war and "Lays he drew a pension"

for several years - I therefore think there must be such a record in the Pension department -
You will oblige me greatly by complying with my request - as I desire to make her a "real" Daughter of the Revolution - I am very cordially Yours Mrs. G. W. Hildreth
Gloversville
July 29 th 1901
Fulton Co. N.Y.

The daughter of this man says he was a "Green Mountain Boy" but she is so old she may be mistaken -