Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,670, for John Reed, New Jersey

SERVICE
New Jersey
Reed, John Leah
NUMBER
W. 5670
{ B.L.M. 1814 - 200 - dieut. Issued Apr. 21, 1790. no papers.
CONTENTS

20021
New Jersey
Leah Reed
widow of John who died in the Month of June 1829 of Wiltshire in the State of New Jersey who was a Lieut in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by Col [blank] in the New Jersey Line line for
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of $20 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1831 at the rate of [blank] at [blank] 16 in [blank] 20th June, 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of November 1831 and sent to Doct C. G. McClellan.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Notes
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by A. J. Mackela Clerk, Book [blank] Vol. 2 Page 131

2004
New Jersey
Leah Reed
widow of John who died in the Month of June 1829 of Wiltshire in the State of New Jersey who was a Serjt in the  commanded by Captain  of the  commanded by Col  in the New Jersey Line line for
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of $20 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 21 st day of March, 1831 deducting  at $19.66  20 th July 1858
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of November 1831 and sent to Doct C. G. McClellan
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the  }
Recorded by A. J. Mackela Clerk, Book  Vol. 2 Page 131

Reuben Golden Trenton New Jersey

Act of July 4, 1836
State of New Jersey Mercer County ss
On this Sixteenth — day of October A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and fifty one. personally appeared before the Subscriber One of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County. Elizabeth Golden a resident of Hopewell in the County of Mercer (formerly Ham- -terdon) and State of New Jersey, aged fifty four — years. Who being first duly sworn accor- -ding to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed — "July 4, 1836." That she is the daughter of Lieutenant John and Leah Reed. That her said Mother Leah Reed received a pension under the foregoing act, at the rate of $193 16 / 100 per annum till she died. On account of the services of her father in the Revolutionary war. That she understands and believes her father was appointed and Commiss- -ioned a Lieutenant in the 3 d Jersey Regiment on the 1 st day of February. 1779. and that he served in that capacity till the close of the Revolution Declarant claims an increase from $193 16 / 100 to Three hundred and twenty per annum for herself, and Rosetta Simonson and Kesiah Young the only surviving children of her mother Leah Reed who died on the twenty fifth day of July A.D. 1838. Declarant refers to the papers on file in the pension — office and the accompanying proof to establish this claim.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written; Elizabeth golden Before me, in open Court Chas Burroughs Pr. Judg.

State of New Jersey Hunterdon County ss
Be it known that on the
* twenty fourth day of October A.D. 1851. person ally before the subscribers for Justice of the peace in and for said County appeared Sarah Reed Ames late Levi  Levi  Ames resident of the township of West East, in the County and State aforesaid. Persons of credibility and trust, who being duly sworn according to law depose and say that they now well acquainted with Leah Reed (widow of Lieut. John Reed) who was a pensioner of the United States and died on the twenty fifth day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, leaving the following children only her surviving. Viz: Rosetta Simonson. — Resiah Young and Elizabeth Golden. And further saith not. * "before the subscribers a Justice of the Peace in and for said County" interlined before the same was executed. Sworn to and subscribed } the day & year above written. } before
Sarah Reed mark Levi Gibson
Sarah Wilson I heard

State of New Jersey Hudson County ss
Be it known that on the twenty fourth day of October A.D. 1851, personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Jacob Reed a resident of New Ammann in the County and State aforesaid in the forty sixth year of his age, a person of credibility and truth, who being duly sworn according to law, on his oath deposeth and saith. That he is the Grandson of Lieutenant John Reed deceased, was born in the house of his said grandfather and lived with him till his death and has lived on the premises ever since. That he has often heard his grandfather tell of being a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary army, for which service Leah Reed, deponent's grandmother received a pension till she died. Which took place on the twenty fifth day of July, Eighteen hundred and thirty eight. - leaving three daughters only her surviving, viz. Rosetta Simonson, Hester Young and Elizabeth Golden.
Deponent is well acquainted with the signature of his grandfather John Reed, and is perfectly satisfied that the signature "John Reed" being the Seventh name in the third column on a paper, headed " Third Regiment " in red ink. Endorsed Sept. 21 st 1781. now shown him for the first time, is the proper and true signature of his grandfather John Reed. Deponent attaches Nos 1. 2 Original papers that bear the signature of his grandfather which have been in his possession ever since the death of his grandfather the said Lieut. John Reed. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written before me
Jacob Reed
Isaac Wilson J.P.

State of New Jersey
I Thomas S Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that Charles Burroughs Esq: before whom the foregoing declaration of Elizabeth Golden was made and taken, was at the time of the doing thereof President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Mercer, and that Israel Wilson Esq: before whom the affidavits of Lena Reed, Levi Wilson and Jacob Reed were made and taken, was at the time of the doing thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hunterdon in said State; both duly Commissioned and sworn; that full faith and Credit are to be given to their Official attestations, and that the signatures thereto are in the proper hand writing of the said Charles Burroughs and Israel Wilson Esquires.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton this twenty ninth day of October Eighteen hundred and fifty one.
Thos S. Allison Secy. of State

Col Simons regt Enl. Aug th Feb. 1. 1777 into service 11 th 1779 - May 12 th 1779 from do Ensign point to 1 Aug 1780 See Book. 13. page 44 See office N. Jersey
Admitted
Ensign no 14 & 19 days Sag th 9. 11 " 2 years
Wm. T. J. Yorke H x

State of New Jersey ) County of Hunterdon }
On this Nineteenth day of April A.D 1838 personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hunterdon Sarah Reed a Resident of Amwell Township in the County and State aforesaid aged Eighty one years who being first duly affirmed according to Law doth on her solemn 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 that she is the widow of John Reed deceased who was an Ensign in Colonel Spencers Regiment of the Jersey Line in the war of the Revolution that he the said John Reed entered the service near the commencement of the war and served until the war ended and that he had an ensigns commission and received his discharge, which commission and discharge have both since been lost or mislaid. She further declares that she was married to the said John Reed on the sixth day of June in the year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy five by the Reverend Mr Guyle then Pastor of the Pennington Presbyterian Church and that her husband the aforesaid John Reed died in the Month of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Nine and that she has remained a widow ever since the period of her husbands death as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto anne- xed. She further declares that she makes this declaration be- fore me a Judge of the Court on account of her inability to appear in open Court and I the said Judge do hereby certify that the above named Affiant is unable to appear before the Court by reason of her bodily infirmity. Affirmed and subscribed April 19 th 1838 } Sarah her Reed mark before me George W Smith Judge of the Court of Common Pleas }

State of New Jersey } ss County of Hunterdon }
On this Nineteenth day of April A.D 1838 personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hunterdon Jacob Williamson a resident of Amwell Township in the County and State aforesaid aged Eighty four years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath depose and say that he was well acquainted with John Reed deceased both before and after the Revolutionary war and that he deponent knew him in the service when he was an Ensign in Colonel Spencers Regiment and that he bore the name of a good and brave officer by all who knew him deponent further states that he himself was in the service and frequently met with Ensign John Reed while in the discharge of his duty deponent further declares that he was present and witnessed the marriage ceremony of the aforesaid John Reed with his wife Sarah which was duly solemnised on the sixth day of June in the year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy five by the Reverend Mr Guyle that he this deponent made the said John Reeds Wedding suit and attended on him at his marriage and that the said Sarah Reed named in the annexed declaration lived in lawful wedlock with her husband the said John Reed and had several children and that she the said Sarah Reed has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said John Reed who died in the month of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty
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Sworn to and subscribed
Jacob Williamson
this 19 th day of April A.D 1838
before me
George W Smith Judge
of the Court of Common Pleas
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with

Jacob Williamson the within named deponent and that he is an old Revolutionary veteran and receives a pension from the United States and is highly respectable old gentleman upwards of Eighty years of Age and is entitled to full faith and credit as a witness
George W Smith

State of New Jersey County of Hunterdon
On this Nineteenth day of April A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hunterdon Jacob Reed a resident of Amwell Township in the County and State aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath depose and say that the leaf of a Bible hereto annexed was taken by him out of the Family Bible of John Reed deceased where the births of the children of the said John Reed and Sarah his wife were recorded and that he has made due search for a Marriage record of the said John Reed and Sarah his wife but has not been able to find any as the marriage was not recorded at that time in the church deponent further states that he has been personally acquainted with Sarah Reed named in the annexed declaration both before and after the time of her husband's death and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said John Reed who died in the month of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Nine
Sworn to and subscribed this 19 th day of April A.D. 1838. Before me
Jacob Reed
George W Smith Judge of the Court of the Pleas
I do hereby certify that Jacob Reed the above named deponent is a highly respectable gentleman and is entitled to full faith and confidence as a witness
George W Smith

State of New Jersey ss:
I James D. Westcott Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that George W. Smith Esq: before whom the annexed affidavits of Leah Reed, Jacob Williamson and Jacob Reed were severally taken, and who has attested the same was at the time thereof one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Hunterdon, in said state, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his official acts. Given under my hand and seal of office at the city of Trenton, in said state, this twentieth day of April A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight - (1838.)
James D. Westcott

Rosette Reed the Daughter of John Reed and Leah his Wife was born July 22 d Anno Dom i 1776
Richard Reed was born January 15 th Anno Dom i 1779
Joseph Reed was born February 9 th Anno Dom i 1782.
Levi Reed was born July 9 th Anno Dom i 1784
John Reed was born August 15 th Anno Dom i 1788
Eliziah Reed was born May 13 th Anno Dom i 1791
Mary Reed was born May 13 th Anno Dom i 1794
Elizabeth Reed was born December 18 th Anno Dom i 1797
Jacob Reed the the Son of Levi Reed and Elenah his Wife was born July 4 th 1806

Elizabeth Reed the Daughter of Jacob Reed & Ann his wife was Born December  October 19 th A 1829.
Elizabeth Reed Departed this life January 10 th 1831 aged 2 months and 22 Days
Elmer Reed was Born January 6 th A 1831 Ann Reed was Born January 9 th A 1831

This may certify to all whom it may concern That there is not now in existence nor has there ever been to my knowledge any records of the proceedings of the Presbyterian Church at Pennington New Jersey, nor of its relation factors, of a later date than October the fifth one thousand eight hundred & twenty two. There is not belonging to the Presbyterian Church any records of marriages solemnized by either of my predecessors, the Rev Joseph Price & the Rev John Guild
signed Benjamin Ogden
Pennington April 20 th 1838.
Pastor of the Presby- terian Church at Pennington New Jersey.

Leah Reed, dec d
Adm rs 2 yrs Secut Increased to p 320 ded y p 193.16 per annu Comig 4 March 1831, & ending 25 July 1838, payable to
Rosetta Simouson, Keziah Young & Elizabeth Golden, only surviving children
Quits -
C.G. Docket McCheney of Preston N.D. Present

Trenton New Jersey October 30, 1851.
Sir
The heirs of Leah Reed make application for an increase of pension under act of July 4, 1836. Her husband John Reed was a Lieutenant in the 3 d Jersey Reg t of the Revolution. Having served as Ensign in the early part of the Rev. On or before the 1 st Feb. 1779, he was appointed a Lieut. in which Capacity he served till the close of the war. Leah Reed his widow received a pension while living at the rate of $193. 16 / 100 per annum. The heirs claim that it should be increased to $320. per annum. Exhibits N o 1, and 2. are original papers bearing the signatures of, and left by John Reed among his papers at the time of his death. Jacob Reed his grandson was brought up from infancy by his Grandfather, resided with him at the time of his death and still resides in the same house. He is well acquainted with his signature, and testifies that the signatures "John Reed" in Vouchers N o 1. and 2. and "John Reed Lt." are the true signatures of his Grandfather. The enclosed petition which was presented to the N.J. legislature in Sept r 1781, is forwarded for the purpose of comparing his signature and when done it is respectfully requested to be returned to the Subscriber to be placed again on

the files of the House of Assembly. "John Read Ensign" in Col Spencers Reg! his signature will be found on the same paper and in the same column. For payments made to John Reed See "Pierce, Register of certificates" Vol 1.
  N o 22,964. John Reed. due Jan y 1, 1782. $159. 26   23.580. D o " " 1 1783. 240. 00   24.096. D o " Nov 4, 1783. 162. 60   24.718. D o " " " " 1000. 00   24.719. D o " " " " 573. 30 
It will appear by the foregoing that had she to the close of the Rev. Her children and Grandson say they never saw his Commission. He was a very careless man. He never rec d his bounty land or commutation. Would accept the Commission of Pension for further proof to the papers on file in the Department of the Interior. and for additional proof of her death and surviving children to the Vouchers in the 3 d Auditor's office.
All of which is respectfully submitted by Your Obedient Serv t Reuben Golden (husband of Elizabeth & one of the heirs)
Hon J. E. Heath Comm te of Pensions { Dept t of the Interior }

February 28, 1935
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BA-J/NEL John Reed-W.5670
Mr. Reuben G. Miller 2303 South 7 th East Salt Lake City, Utah
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Captain John Reed, of New Jersey.
The Revolutionary War records have been searched and the record found of one John Reed, only, who served as a commissioned officer in the New Jersey Troops. His record is given herein as found in pension claim, W.5670, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of John Reed are not shown.
John Reed entered the service, place not shown, near the beginning of the Revolution, served as ensign in the New Jersey Troops: February 1, 1779, was commissioned lieutenant in the 3 rd New Jersey Regiment and served until the close of the war.
He died in June, 1839, place not stated.
The soldier married June 6, 1775, Leah, her maiden name not shown. They were married by the pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Pennington, New Jersey.
Soldier's widow, Leah, was allowed pension on her application executed April 19, 1838, at which time she was aged eighty-one years and resided in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
She died July 25, 1838, place not stated.

The names of the following children of John and Leah Reed are shown, as follows:
Rosette Reed born July 22, 1776. Richard Reed " January 15, 1779. Joseph Reed " February 19, 1782. Levi Reed " July 29, 1784. John Reed " August 15, 1788. Elsiah Reed " May 13, 1791. Mary Reed " May 13, 1794.. Elizabeth Reed " December 18, 1797, married Reuben Golden.
The following also appears:
Jacob Reed, the son of Levi Reed and Elenah, his wife, was born July 14, 1806. Elizabeth, the daughter of Jacob Reed and Ann, his wife, was born October 19, 1829, and died January 10, 1830)
Elnor Reed was born January 6, 1831.
In 1851, three children of John and Leah Reed were living, namely Elizabeth Golden, of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey; Rosetta Simonson; and Kesiah Young. In same year, Jacob Reed, aged forty-five years and a resident of West Anwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, stated that he was a grandson of the soldier, John Reed, but did not give the names of his (Jacob's parents), and in same year, Leah Reed lived in Hunterdon County, New Jersey: no relationship of the latter to the family was shown. There are no further family data.
One dollar, the amount of your remittance, will be refunded in due time. No charge is made for this report.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Young - Nov 16/54
New Jersey 2,004
Leah Reed
widow of John Reed
who died in the month of June 1829 of Newtonville in the State of N. Jersey who was a Sergt. & Ensign in the by Captain of the Regiment commanded by Col. Spencer, in the N. Jersey time for 9 mos. & 11 days Sergt. 46.83 14 " & 19 " Ensign 146.33 $193.16
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Jersey at the rate of 193 Dollars 16 Cents per annum, to commence on the 5th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued that 5 th day of May 1838 and sent to Hon. J. J. Youse. H. R.
Arrears to the 5th of March '38 1352.12 Semi-annual allowance on single Life 96.58 $2448.70
{ Revolutionary Claim, for July 4, 1836, Pction the 3 — }

Sir:-
(1)
In response to your request in behalf of Clifford Stanley Sims, Esq., President of the Society of the Cincinnati of the State of New Jersey for copies of such papers in the claim of Leah, Widow of John (File No. 59670). Read an  an  in  in  the  the New Jersey Line in the war of the Revolution, as contain allegations or evidence relative to service, or alleged information in regard to the family genealogy, I enclose herewith copies of material parts of the declaration of the widow and the affidavit of the only witness to service testifying to the service, and of the family record. These
2)
papers contain all the information on file in respect to the family except such incidental matters as are contained in the claim of the daughters for increase, and all the allegations and proof of service on the claim made by the widow.
In 1851 Elizabeth Golden, wife of Reuben Golden, of Hopewell, Mercer County, (formerly of Hunterdon) has alleging that her mother for herself and her two sisters, Rose, Adm. and Sarah, John's who with herself she alleged to be the only surviving children, made application on her mother's for increase of pension

3) on the ground that she should have been then pensioned as the  widow of a as the widow of a lieutenant, instead of and not as the widow of an ensign. The brief indicates  shows that additional documentary evidence was filed to show that the soldier served from Feb. 1779 to the end of the war. No such evidence or other proof that he so served, and that his rank was that of a lieutenant, is now in the case, but a letter contains the following words: "The enclosed
4) "petition, which was presented to the N. J. legislature in Sept. 1781, is forwarded for the purpose of comparing his signatures, and when done it is respectfully requested to be returned to the subscriber to be placed again on the files of the House of Assembly."
Reference is made in the letter to certificates for pay due Jan'y 1, 1782, Jan'y 1, 1783 and Nov. 4, 1783, and for commutation of five years' full pay in lieu of half-pay for life. These certificates are found among

5) Those of officers of the old Third and the first regiment, and were evidently issued to Lieut. John Read who served in those regiments. * Certificates for commutation to John Read Ensign in Col. Spencer's regiment are found among those issued to the officers of that regiment.
The proof on which the increase was allowed to the said children of John and Leah Read, appears to have consisted only of the affidavit of Jacob ally Read a grandson that
6) the signature of the name John Read on the paper referred to in the above quotation from a letter was that and the similarity comparing in this office of the signature of John Read now on file with signature of his grandfather . His words are as follows:- "Deponent is well acquainted with the signature of his grandfather John Read, and is perfectly satisfied that the signature 'John Read' being the seventh name in the third column on a paper for headed 'Third Regiment' in red ink, endorsed Sept. 21 st , 1781, now shown him for the first time, is the

7) "proper and true sigha- "ture of his grandfather, "John Read." In the paper referred to the name appears to have been written "John Read, Lt."
It is manifest that the service of Lieut. John Read of the 4th 3d and 4th fourth, third and first regiments from Feb. 1, 1779, has been taken in this case to piece out that of Ensign John Read of Col. Spen- cer's regiment. It will be seen, however, from the enclosed sheet con- taining data from the
8) rolls, that Ensign John Read who served in Col. Spencer's regiment, was never a lieuten- ant, and that the offi- cer who was promoted to a lieutenancy Feb. 1, 1779, never served in Spencer's regiment, and that the two officers were serving in different regiments each under a different rank, from May, 1778, and probably from an earlier date, to December, 1780. The claimant for increase

8) rolls, that Ensign John Reed who served in Col. Spencer's regiment, was never a lieutenant, and that the officer who was promoted to a lieutenancy Feb. 1, 1779, never served in Spencer's regiment, and that the two officers were serving in different regiments each under a different rank, from May, 1778, and probably from an earlier date, to December, 1780. The claimant for increase
9) alleged that her father was promoted  commissioned as a lieutenant on Feb. 1, 1779.
The widow alleges that her husband died in June, 1829, and the daughter alleges that her mother died July 5, 1838.
It is proper to state that Dr. C. G. McChesney was the attorney of the daughter.
Claim # 5674 was made by the widow of a private.
Rev. S. M. Shute, D.D. 916 Twelfth St., Washington D.C.

Dear Read Widow of John on the New Jersey Rail pensioned under the act of 1836 - and resided in Hunterdon County N.J.
R. M. Young agent

W. en. G. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions Sir
You will be pleased to allow our Agent, P. W. Young, Washington, D. C., to examine the papers on file in your office, upon which a pension was originally granted to Lear Read
Yours respectfully
Noddy Simerson,
Eliziah Young,
Elizabeth Golden.
The Heirs of Lear Read

Hon. J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions you will please to allow my Agent R. H. Young, Washington D. C. to examine the papers on file in your office, upon which a Pension was originally granted to Lear Reed, widow of John Reed.
Yours Respectfully
Hopeville Mercer Co Pa. Janu y 23, 1831
REW & Co

If not called for within ten days, return to CLIFFORD STANLEY SIMS, Mount Holly, New Jersey.
Rev Samuel M. Shute, D.D.,
916 Twelfth Street,
Washington,
D.C.

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In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Reed a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. F. 5670.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Early in the war. To end of war. Sergt. Ensign Lieut. ✓ Spencer N.J.                                     
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not stated
Date of application for pension, Apr. 19, 1838. Her ch. was al.
Residence at date of application, Annwell Twp., Hunterdon Co. N.J.
Age at date of application, 81 yrs. She died July 25, 1838.
Remarks: Soldier mar. June 6, 1775, at Pennington, N.J. Leah
He died in June, 1829. Children: Rosette, born July 22, 1776; Richard b. Jan. 15, 1779; Joseph, b. Feb. 19, 1782; Levi, b. July 29, 1784; John, b. Aug. 15, 1788; Nehemiah, b. May 13, 1791; Mary, b. May 12, 1794; Elizabeth, b. Dec. 18, 1797. Jacob, son of Levi Reed & Hannah, his wife, was born July 4, 1806. Elizabeth, dau. of Jacob Reed & Ann, his wife, was born Oct. 19, 1829 and died Jan. 10, 1830. Elmore Reed was born Jan. 6, 1831. Respectfully,
Commissioner.

House of Representatives U.S. Washington City Apr. 27 1838
Sir I enclose you the papers of Leah Reed widow of John Reed dec. claiming a pension - your perusal thereof and answer to the petition are respectfully requested at as early a date as convenient
Very respectfully your obedt servt A. Jones Yorke
To S. L. Edwards Esq Dep. Clerk

Trenton New Jersey
Nov r 4 1851
To the Commissioners of Pensions Sir
We authorize Dr M c Cloney to take charge of our pension application for increase of pay under act July 4 1836 in the name of Leah Reed widow of L t John Reed.
Reuben Golden for his wife Elizabeth Golden Rosetta Simonson Kesia Young

Brief in the case of Leah Reed sic widow of John Reed late of Mercer County and State of New Jersey act 4 July 1836
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Documentary, showing that her husband served from 1 Feb. 1779 to the close of the war - It appears that he also received Commutation Pay.
Name and residence of Agent.
Doct M c Chesney of New Jersey Present
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

1886 Rev. S. M. Shute, 916 12 th St., 5-21 City. Full history of services of Indign Reed, Col. Spenser + Lt. Reed 4 th 3 rd , as 1 st N. J. Rev. Star. See rough within - for L. S. Sims, pres. Soc. Cin. State of N. J. Atl.
1915 Jan. 5. History to For J. M. La Rue. 1931 - Feb. 2 - Dr. P. & Dane adv. com. 1903 - Dec 13 - Dist. to Mrs. N. C. Chase Bkt. 1935 - Feb 28 - Dist. to Rev. Mr. E. Miller Bkt.
Key WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3670
Leah Reed  Wid. of  John Reed,  Lieut. N. J. Univ.
Act: July 19 th 36,
Index: - Vol. 16 , Page 152

December 13, 1933
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Mrs. W.E.Chase 740 Springfield Avenue Summit, New Jersey
BA-J/EEL John Reed- W.5670 Cornelius Hennion-W.17506
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Reed whose widow Leah Hennion Reed drew a Revolutionary War pension; also that three members of the Hennion family died in action, whose names you desire. You state further, that Leah Hennion Reed lived in Reed's Corners, New York, and Addison, New York, and was buried in Woodhull, New York.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made and the record found of only one John Reed whose widow Leah received a United States pension, and the record of only one soldier with surname Hennion or similar spelling. These two records are given herein as found in the pension claims noted above, based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
John Reed W. 5670
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.17506, based upon the military service of John Reed in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of John Reed are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
John Reed entered the service, place not stated, near the beginning of the Revolution, served as ensign in the New Jersey Troops: February 1, 1779, was commissioned lieutenant in the 3 d New Jersey Regiment, and served until the close of the war.
He died in June, 1829, place not stated.
Did not use Col. Spencer because John Reed is shown in both N.J. & Pa. & in neither is it shown that he was in Spencer's Regt. which was then one of 16 Additional.

John Reed married June 6, 1775, Leah, her maiden name not shown. They were married by the pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Pennington, New Jersey.
Soldier's widow, Leah, was allowed pension on her application executed April 19, 1838, at which time she was aged eighty-one years and resided in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
She died July 25, 1838, place not stated.
The names of the following children are given:
Rosette Reed born July 22, 1776. Richard Reed " January 15, 1779. Joseph Reed " February 19, 1782. Levi Reed " July 29, 1784. John Reed " August 15, 1788. Kiziah Reed " May 13, 1791. Mary Reed " May 13, 1794. Elizabeth " December 18, 1797, married Reuban Golden.
The following also appears
Jacob Reed, the son of Levi Reed and Elenah, his wife, was born July 14, 1806.
Elizabeth, the daughter of Jacob Reed and Ann, his wife, was born October 19, 1829: died January 10, 1830.
Elnor Reed, was born January 6, 1831.
In 1851, three children of John and Leah Reed were living as follows: Elizabeth Golden, of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey; Rosetta Simonson and Kesiah Young. In same year, Jacob Reed, aged forty-five years and a resident of West Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, stated that he was a grandson of the soldier John Reed, and in same year, Lenah Reed lived in Hunterdon County, New Jersey: no relationship of the latter to the family was shown.
There are no further family data.
Cornelius Hennion W. 17506
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Cornelius Hennion are not shown in the papers in the pension claim

The place of residence of Cornelius Hennion at the time he entered the service in the Revolutionary War is not shown. February 7, 1776, he was commissioned ensign in the 3 rd New Jersey Regiment, commanded by Colonel Elias Dayton; November 30, 1776, was commissioned 1 st lieutenant in same regiment; later was commissioned captain; was in the battle of Short Hills, June 26, 1777, in which engagement he was wounded by a bullet in the right elbow, which entirely disabled him for duty as said captain. The date of his leaving the service is not shown.
He was allowed pension on account of disability resulting from the above noted wound. The pension commenced March 4, 1789. He was then residing in the state of New Jersey.
The soldier married November 18, 1781, place not stated, Harriet (commonly called Adriansche or Adriana) Veader.
He died February 14, 1800, place not stated, and his widow married February 8, 1803, Mongo Ramsey, who died in 1818 or June 8, 1820, place not stated.
Harriet Hennion Ramsey was allowed pension on account of the services of her former husband, Cornelius Hennion, on her application executed September 28, 1842, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York. In 1842, she was residing in Jersey City, New Jersey, and in 1843, was again residing in Clarkstown, New York.
She died February 16, 1849, in said Clarkstown.
Only one child survived her, a son Garret Hennion, who, in 1849, was residing in Clarkstown, New York. The names of no other children are shown.
In 1837, one David C. Hennion resided in Clarkstown, New York; no relationship to the family was shown.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

add REUBEN G. MILLER 2303 SOUTH SEVENTH EAST SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 30 January, 1935
Vetrans Administration Bureau,
Washington, D. C.
Cash $ 1.00
Gentlemen;
If you have the record of Captain John Reed, of New Jersey, who was a soldier in the American Revolution, it will be a great favor to me, if you will kindly send me his family and genealogical record; place and date of birth, parentage &c.
Sincerely,
Reuben G. Miller
5025

Pension Dept Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: — I am desirous of joining the D.A.R. and believe that your Dept to can furnish the information which I need seem unable to secure otherwise.
I know my maternal Great Grandmother - Leah Henson Reed drew a Revolutionary Pension. It is a tradition that there were three male ancestors in the Henson family that died 'in action'. In making application for a pension I believe it would state their names, + relation to her, + possibly her mother's maiden name + location of birth.
Her home was at Reed's Corners N.Y. Her married name Mrs John Reed. In her last years, she lived with her daughter, Mrs Huson at Addison, N.Y. - Burial at Woodhull, N.Y.
Any information you can give me would would be appreciated.
Very truly yours.
Mrs W. E. Chase
Address
Mrs W. E. Chase % Mrs P. A. Richards 740 Springfield Ave
Summit, N.J.

February 3, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
Dr. R. S. Bane, First National Bank Building, Henry, Illinois.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that the number of pages to be copied in Revolutionary War claim, W.5670, John Reed (widow Lesh) an officer in the New Jersey Line is twenty.
The cost per page of photostatic copies is fifteen cents. Should you desire to have them certified allow twenty-five cents additional for the set.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
There seems to have been two John Reeds who served as Ensign in the New Jersey Line and who were later promoted. The one quoted by you, according to Heitman's Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Line, died in 1803, but the one named in the above quoted pension claim (W.5670) died in 1839. However, as some of the service of each seems somewhat confused, it is presumed this record would interest you.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

DRS. R. S. & W. L. BANE
First National Bank Building
HENRY, ILLINOIS
Nov. 7th, 1930.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir, -
I am very much interested in finding out if Capt. John Reed who served in the Revolutionary War received a pension.
His service was as follows, - Taken from New Jersey Revolutionary archives show he was first commissioned an Ensign Seventh Company, Capt. Abrahm Lynn, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment Feb. 18th, 1777. Second Lieutenant- same as above Oct. 3rd, 1777.
First Lieutenant Seventh Company (Capt. Joseph I. Anderson) Third Battalion second establishment Feb. 1st, 1779. Served against six nations. Served in Virginia Campaign from April to October 1781. Took part in Siege and battle of Yorktown. Present at surrender of Lord Cornwallis Oct. 19, 1781. Capt. by brevet. Discharged April 1783.
Close of Rev. War. I give this in detail somewhat so that he would not be confused with others of same or similar names. Would be very much pleased to receive this information or any additional information regarding this soldier, Capt. John Reed. I would also like a photostatic copy , certified to of his pension record. Wish you could send this C.O.D. collect if you could or advise me of number of pages and cost. I have sent for photostatic copies of two soldiers papers sometime ago but have not received them yet.
I trust I may hear from you in due time, I am
Very sincerely yours,
R. S. Bane R. S. Bane

THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Mount Holly, New Jersey, 13 th April, 1886.
My dear Sir,
Your letter of the 12 th instant, with enclosures regarding Cornelius Snipham and Abraham Peters, reached me this morning, and I am very much obliged to you for the trouble you have so kindly taken.
I have already written the Pension Office for information regarding several other of the original members, and do not like to write again, and regarding other cases in addition; cannot I therefore ask you to look up the John Read or Reeb cases #5670 and #5674. I will not ask further service of you.
In this Read or Reeb case while I want the family record as far as it is given in the case, I also want all the data given by the claimant as to military service : the difficulty I have is to identify the Read or Reeb for whose service a pension was claimed, with our original member, and to assist me to conclude this question I want all that is said by the claimant and witnesses as to the military service .
The society will meet at Rehoboth, but exactly what the standing committee will do I know not: I would suppose they would meet on the evening of the 3 rd July: as most of the Armanent memberships have been renewed, or rather most of those that can be traced at all, I feel as if my work was nearly done: there will be two Armanent cases at the next meeting, and several of ordinary succession.
The annual meetings are to me, and I know to you, very pleasant, as a means of keeping alive peculiarly pleasant friendships, and I trust

we may both enjoy them for many many years to come.
Faithfully Yours, Alfred Stanley Jones.
The Rev d Samuel Moore Shute, D. D.

Richard Reed his Indenture . . . . .
7. 28

This Indenture Witnesseth, That Richard Reed of the Township of Annwell in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey, hath put himself and by these Presents, by and with the Consent of his Father John Reed doth Voluntarily and of his own free will and Accord put himself Apprentice to William Smith of the Township of Woodbridge, County of Middlesex and State aforesaid, to learn the Art, Trade and Mystery of Tanning and Currying, and after the manner of an Apprentice to serve him the said William Smith from the day of the date hereof for and during the full end and Term of five years three months and twenty Eight days. - - - - - neat ensuing during all which Term the said Apprentice his said Master faithfully shall serve, his Secrets keep his lawful Commands every where readily obey, he shall do no damage to his said Master nor see it done without giving Notice thereof to his said Master, He shall not waste his said Masters Goods nor lend them unlawfully to any. He shall not commit Fornication nor Contract - Matrimony within the said Term. He shall not play at Cards, Dice or any other unlawful Game. With his own Goods or the Goods of others without licence from his said Master he shall neither Buy Sell. He shall not Absent himself Day nor Night from his said Masters Service without leave, nor frequent Taverns or playhouses, but in all things behave himself as a faithful Apprentice ought to do during the said Term. And the said Master shall use the utmost of his Endeavours to Teach or cause to be Taught and Instructed the said Apprentice the Art, Trade and Mystery of Tanning and Currying and will find and provide Meat, Drink, Lodging and Washing and Shoes sufficient for him during the said Term. And for the true performance of all and singular the Covenants and Agreements aforesaid the said Parties Bind themselves each unto the other firmly by these Presents. In Witness whereof the said parties have interchangedly set their Hands and Seals this eighteenth day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four. 1794
Sealed and Deliver'd in the Presence of
Joseph Griggs Benjamin Hixson
Richard Reed.
John Reed.
William Smith.

Article of Agreement between Thos. H. Branch & John H. Tackett. Left in hands of Mr. T. H. Reed. to be def. when called for by the Parties
Quay
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Articles of Agreement made and concluded upon this Seventh day of Oct. 1790 Between Timothy Brush of New Market in the Township of Amwell County of Hunterdon & State of New Jersey of the one part & John H. Schenck of Somerset & State aforesaid of the other part. is as follows. Viz. First the said Timothy Brush doth covenant & agree to sell unto the above named John H. Schenck a certain lot of Land situate in New Market — adjoining Lands of Obediah Hunt John Reed Andrew Hixon & others wherein the said Timothy Brush now Dwells Together with all the Buildings, gardens Implements & privileges thereunto belonging Containing between Four & Seven Acres of Land — reference there being had to the Deeds will appear for the consideration of Six Hundred & Twenty Five pounds in gold & Silver Money to be paid in the following manner that is to say — Two Hundred & Twenty Five pounds in hand & Two Hundred pounds on the seventh day of Octo. 91 & the remainder & last payment on seventh day of Octo. 92 without Interest upon the said John H. Schenck making the first payment & giving his Bonds with Security for the remainder the said Timothy Brush will give a Title Bond promising to make him the said Schenck a good & sufficient Deed for the said premises free & clear of all encum- -brances upon the payment of his Bond of Two Hundred pounds that will become due in 1791 & will give him the said John H. Schenck Im- -mediate possession of the aforesaid Bargained premises with all the privileges thereunto Belonging

Belonging to us, excepting the Red house Barns & Garden &c. that is under lease until the first day of April next, the Frankling stove in the back room the sliding sashes in the Shop & the lamp or scale etc with the Bar is likewise to be left with the Estate so sold all the other utensils that is considered as moveables to be allowed to be taken away - for the due & true performance of the above agreement we bind each to the other in the sum of one Hundred Pounds, as Witness our hands & seals this seventh day of Oct. one Thousand Seven Hundred & Ninety
1790 Witness Present - Timothy Boush Esq.
John Reed
John Woodcock
John Alchorn

his
Western Electric Company.
463 WEST STREET,
NEW YORK. December 30th, 1914.
IN REPLY REFER TO
REPLYING TO
Honorable G.M.Saltzgaber, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
According to the office of the Adjutant General of New Jersey, a pension claim for service in the Revolutionary War was filed by Asa Reed or his wife.
The late General Stryker in his volume of New Jersey men in the Revolutionary War gives the above name as John Reed and his service as being a Sergeant and Ensign in Spencer's Regiment, Continental Army. He was discharged in 1779.
I am anxious to obtain a full detail covering the claim and am wondering whether you would be good enough to grant this request.
Thanking you, I am
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "J. M. Larue".
JMLaR/D