Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1313, for Zebedee Potter, Rhode Island

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Patter, Patter
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7810
of Potter
3333
1A 16
not found on Grange's list
as a
24 m. per
80%
Hon. W. Taylor -

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
State of New York, County of Onondaga ss. On this eleventh day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court before Daniel Messely Vice Chancellor of the supreme court of the State of New York at a Court of Chancery now sitting at Onondaga in said County
Zehee Potter of Machias in said County and State, aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated
In 1775 about a week after the Lexington Battle, then residing at Tiverton, Rhode Island, he enlisted under Lieutenant Manchester, to serve eight months, and served the whole period, in Captain Cook's Company, Colonel Church's Regiment of Rhode Island troops, at first marched to Roxbury, where he was stationed till after Bunker Hill Battle, then was stationed at a place, near Roxbury, called as he recollects, Jamaica Plains, where late in December 1775 he was discharged by a written discharge, signed by General Putnam; in this service this applicant was conversant with Colonel Varnum's Regiment, and with some of the Connecticut and Massachusetts troops, and knew General Spencer Greene & other officers. — In May 1777 he enlisted for fifteen months, under Captain Manchester, in Colonel Crary's Regiment, and served the whole fifteen months, in the same Company and Regiment; at first was stationed at Tiverton, near Howland Ferry, Colonel Crary's & Colonel Dorrington's Regiments, under General Cornelle, being there towards the close of the year went into winter quarters at Bristol Ferry; next spring, when General Sullivan came on to head the expedition against the Island, this applicant, having been accustomed to Carpenter's work, was asked to volunteer, and did volunteer and go to Fall River and work at boat building for a month or more, then joined the Regiment, was stationed at Howland's Ferry, with the rest of the army crossed on to the Island marched down near to Newport and built a trench and breast work across the Island, was there during the great storm, finally retreated skirmishing with the enemy, considerable fighting at Butts Hill, again crossed on to the mainland at Tiverton, the last of August where immediately after his time having expired, he was discharged

about 1 September 1778. by a written discharge which he thinks was signed by Colonel Crary; In September 1778, within a week after getting his discharge, he took the place of William Dickinson a soldier in the three years service and served as follows about nine months, in Captain Olneys Company Colonel Jacks, his Regiment General Greene's Brigade, he soon marched to the state of New York, crossed the Hudson below Stony Point, and soon after went into Win- ter quarters near Pappacien in New Jersey. In the spring of 1779 he was stationed at Middlebrook, and when the enemy came up the river in May 1779, he was in a skirmish, near the latter part of his service; that he was discharged in June, or July 1779 at Middlebrook, had a written discharge signed by General Wash- ington, and given in the name of the said Dickinson for whom he had served. that the whole period of his service was at least two years and seven months, he believes fully two years and eight months, as a private in the Rhode Island State & Continental troops; that he was born at Tiverton Rhode Island in October 1753 when he resided till about 1790, when he removed to Galway in New York State where he resided about eleven years, when in 1801, he removed to Marlins where he now resides, that he has no record of his age, that Ebenezer Williams and Samuel Skeen are, are persons who knew this applicant at his present place of residence and can testify to his character for veracity and to that he was living at Tiverton Rhode Island, when called into service that he twice enlisted voluntarily into service, and once as a substi- tute for William Dickinson as above stated; that, in his removal from Rhode Island to Galway, he went by water to Troy and on the way as he supposes, his discharges were lost or stolen; as he has not seen them since, they were in a chest wrapped in a newspaper that he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service. He hereby relays all his enemy claims which even to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pen- sion Roll of the agency of any State.
their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution
Job Dorr Potts
I was to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. one line being written on the margin
Daniel Mosley Circuit Judge of the District Court

for Ebenezer Williams and Samuel Sherman and of Mankins hereby certify that we are were acquainted with Gabriel Patten who has entered his name to the above declaration and that we believe him to be of the age of seventy eight years, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides & have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion -
Subscribed and sworn to the day of and year of our Lord Daniel Mosely } Ebenezer Williams Leviathan Judge & Vice Chancellor } Samuel Sherman
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolu- tionary Soldier and served as he states, and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Ebenezer Williams and Samuel Sher- man who have signed the above certificate are credible persons and are residents in the town of Mankins, and that their statement is entitled to credit
Daniel Mosely } Vice Chancellor }

I Daniel T. Moseley Deputy Clerk of the Courts of Chancery of the several Circuits for the state of New York do hereby certify that the fore- going contains the original proceed- ings of the said Courts in the matter of the application of Lebee Potter for a pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Daniel T. Moseley Deputy Clerk in Chancery
7510 Z. Potter
Recd
11-16
not found on library list
adm 24 mo. per 80
Rev. Mr. Taylor -

State of New York County of Onondaga p. Benjamin Potter, being duly sworn deposes and saith, that he was sixty nine years old in September last past that he now resides in Coeymans State of New York but formerly in Little Compton in Rhode Island; from the time this deponent was twelve till he was seventeen years of age he resided there in the family of Deborah Wood; that from his earliest recollection he has been acquainted with Zebidee Potter now of Marlins, an applicant for a Pension, that in the Campaign before Sullivan's Expedition on Rhode Island, the said Zebidee Potter was in the service of the United States in Colonel Crary's Regiment at Little Compton aforesaid, this deponent recollects frequently seeing him in the service for a period of seven or eight months as he recollects, that in the summer of the said Su- -llivan's Expedition on Rhode Island, this deponent was in service for about three months in the Rhode Island Militia keeping Guard on the shore of the conquest  conqueror at Little Compton, and when Sullivan's Expedition went on to Rhode Island this deponent went on as a private in Captain Cois's Company in Colonel Richmond's Regiment, that while on the Island in that expedition he saw the said Zebidee Potter in the service in said Cois's Regiment, and has no doubt he served therein from the Spring of 1777 to the 10th of August 1778; this deponent further saith that immediately after the said Expe- -dition left Rhode Island the said Zebidee as this de- ponent then understood went away in the service and was absent till the next spring or summer, and this de- ponent recollects his coming home to Dartmouth Mass. now Westport, distant about six miles from Little Com- -pton; that the father of this deponent resided in the neigh- -bourhood of the said Zebidee to whom this deponent was distant- -ly related, and during the time this deponent resided at Little Compton aforesaid, the intercourse was very frequent between Little Compton & Dartmouth, and this de- ponent was there often, and is sure that the said

Zebedee was absent in the Service, but cannot distinctly recollect the Regiment he was in; that during the absence of the said Zebedee in the Service after the said Sullivan's Expedition, there was some of the property of the family of the said Zebedee taken for a fine concerning which there was a riot and much difficulty this deponent recollects hearing it said at that time that it was well for the Sheriff that the said Zebedee, who was a very athletic man, was not at home; this deponent also believes that the time of the said Zebedee's return from service was in the summer of 1779 —
Benjamin Potter
Taken and subscribed to this 17 th January 1834 before me
A. Kimb } Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Potter the above named deponent, that he is a credible person and that full confidence may be placed in his statement
A. Kimb
Justice of the Peace
State of New York Onondaga County } ss:
I, Reuben S. Hays Clerk of the said County do certify that Asa Kimb Esquire before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County duly appointed and qualified and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the Jurat of said affidavit and the above certificate to be his genuine signature. Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 18 th day of January 1834
R. S. Hays clerk

1.058. New York
1836 April 23 To pensioner.
Hannah Potter widow of Zebedee Potter who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
R.I. Troops
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued 27 day of July 1853 and sent to
E. Rhoades Manlius Onondaga N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 28, 1848, Page 81 Vol. 4
3 Feb 1853
E.H.

Please direct to E Rhoads Hannum Onond Co N.Y.

State of New York } Onondaga County } ss On this 11 th day of April 1853 personally appeared before the County Court in and for the County aforesaid being a court of record, in said State Hannah Potter a resident of Manlius County and State aforesaid aged Seventy seven years, who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war that she is the widow of Lebedee Potter who was a private in the revolutionary Army, that her husband the said Lebedee Potter was at the time of his death a revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of 1832 and on the pension list of the Albany (New York) Agency that he received a pension of eighty Dollars per year she further declares that she was lawfully married to the said Lebedee Potter at Manlius on the 2 nd day of April eighteen hundred and thirty four that her said husband died at Manlius aforesaid on the 9 th day of December 1845 that she was not married prior to the second day of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated she further declares that she is now the widow of the said Lebedee Potter that her said husband was a pensioner under the act of 1832 as she was recited, and that she has no record proof of her marriage sworn and subscribed in open court before me this 11 th day of April 1853 } Hannah Potter Israel Spence County Judge } Counsellor at law in Supreant }

State of New York } Onondaga County } ss On this 11 th day of April 1853 before the Subscriber Judge of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Sarah P. Loomis aged forty one years, who first being duly sworn according to her oath on her oath depose and say that she is acquainted with Hannah Potter who now makes application for a pension that she is the widow of Lebelee Potter who was a revolutionary pensioner that she was present and witnessed the marriage of the said Lebelee Potter to the said Hannah Potter that the marriage took place at Manlius on the 2 nd day of April 1834, and that the marriage ceremony was performed by Elder David Bellamy who was the regular pastor of the Baptist Church at Manlius County and State aforesaid Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I certify that the document is a credible paper and entitled to belief, Michael P. Spencer.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Onondaga County Clerk's Office, }
I Certify, That Isaac S. Spencer whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of taking the same, a Judge of the County Court  being a Court of record in and for said County, and duly qualified and authorized to take the same. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe the signature to said Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 11 th day of April
1853. Samuel Sherman Clerk.

State of New York Oscayoga County
On this 11 th day of April 1853 before the Subscribed Judge of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Sarah P. Loomis aged forty one years, who first being duly sworn according to her oath on her oath depose and say that she is acquainted with Hannah Potter who now makes application for a pension that she is the widow of Lebelee Potter who was a revolutionary pensioner that she was present and witnessed the marriage of the said Lebelee Potter to the said Hannah Potter that the marriage took place at Manlius on the 2 nd day of April 1834, and that the marriage ceremony was performed by Elder David Bellamy who was the regular pastor of the Baptist Church at Manlius County and State aforesaid Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I certify that the deponent is a credible person and entitled to belief,
Sarah P. Loomis
Walter Spencer Carmel Pugh Chancellor at law in full court,

31. 2/90. Act March 3/33 Rec'd Apr. 2 "
Hannah Potter, widow of Zebdee Potter, priv.
Capt. Dis. Ent. Disch.
Revolutionary War.
Receives pension act. Feb. 1833 Rec'd $8.80
Feb 53-1058 Dozinton
Ad: 160 Ac. May 16/56
[Handwritten signature/initials]
Ca: Aug 16
Albert Cook, Oran. Onondaga co. N.Y.
Alto Alcock: Aug 31 1/50 MS
Feb 53-1058
Vol R. page 115.

31. 270
Hannah Potter widow of Zephaniah Potter deceased in the Revolution- ary War
Bounty Land claim
Albert Cook atty Oran onondaga county New York

STATE OF NEW YORK, ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I Certify That Alfred Lewis whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of Peace in and for said county, and duly qualified and authorised to take the same. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe the signature to said Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and af- fixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 29th day of March 1858.
Barnard Slocum Clerk.
Alfred Lewis Justice of Peace

State of New York } County of Onondaga } on the 28 th day of March 1855 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Hannah Potter aged 80 years a resident of Martins in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the identical Hannah Potter who is the widow of Zebedee Potter deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary War and that she is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of eighty dollars per annum and that her certificate is recorded in the Pension Office on the roll of pensioners under the act February 3 rd 1853 page 81 Vol A and that she is now a widow and for further proof of her said marriage and and the death of her said husband reference will be had to the proof and papers filed for the purpose of obtaining her pension. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved the 3 rd day of March 1855. She also declares that she has never applied for nor received, under this or any other act of Congress, any bounty land warrant.
Henry D. Grune Lemuel C. Kims
Hannah Her X Potter Mark
We Henry D. Grune and Lemuel C. Kims residents of Martins in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Hannah Potter in our presence; and that we believe from appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents her self to be.
Henry D. Grune Lemuel C. Kims
the foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above

Written and I certify that I know the affiants to be cred- -ible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents her self to be, and that I have no interest in this claim Alfred Vines Justice of the Peace
Know all men by these presents that I Hannah Potter of Manlius in the county of Onondaga and State of New York have constituted and appointed and by these pres- -ents constitute and appoint Albert Cook of Oran Onondaga county New York my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate or warrant to which I may be entitled for services rendered by my said husband in the war of the Revolution In witness whereof I have here- -unto set my name and seal this 28 th day of March 1855
Henry D. Jones Lemuel C. Vines
Her Hannah X Potter Mark
Acknowledged and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Onondaga and State of New York this 28 th day of March 1855 Alfred Vines Justice of the Peace

Quif. N. 7810
Jebedee Potter -
Page 71
11.16
17 Nov 1832
Hon W. Taylor Smith Stanley

No 7810.
BRIEF in the case of Zebedee Potter of Saratoga County of of Onondaga in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
78 years -
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Mod. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1775 — 8 — private Capt. Cook - Col. Church   1777 May 1 5 — " Capt. Manchester - Col. Crary   1778 Sept. — 9 — " Capt. Olney - Col. Jackson   Say that the whole period of his service, was at least 2 years & 7 months, he believes fully 2 years & 8 months  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
none mentioned
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
at Tiverton Rhode Island
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
by Traditional evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
they appear to be correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Ord
Examining Clerk.

Act of June 7 th 1832
Zebedee Potter
Suspense
Littr to Van W. Taylor
Mar 14 th 1834
adm d

Free
J. L. Edwards
Com Penns
Washington City
Hon Mr. Taylor
add. Proof G. Potter J. L. Edwards No 7810 Case 24 Mch 18th
Col Branch Col Doberman

New York
Rev:
Debedeo Potter
Wailing Clerk of B. Court
Suspended
Lot. A Smith 12 June
1833
" Benj m  Quinn 31 Jan '34
Ex 8mo should be performed by two witnesses
Act of June 32

Brunswick Maine 10 April 3 rd 1856 Mr S. P. Waldo
Dear Sir I wish you to remit by Draft the amount due Hannah Potter by return mail
Yours Truly Hannah Potter fr. Newsham

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26,229
S Woo Amp

No 1037 Wannah Potter widow of Zebdee N. York.
Let to E. Rhodes 14 June 1853
Act Heby 3 rd 1853

Know  WIDOW, &c.  On
File No. 1313
Hannah Potter,
Widow,
Febadee Potter,
Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 108
[Arrangement of 1870.]

April 14. 1853.
App d . of Hannah Potter widow of
Isbedee Onondaga
N. York
24996
Act 3 d Febry: 1853 $80.- per annum Commencing 3 d Febry: 1853, Reby:
J. Rhoades Manlius (Onondaga Co.) N. York
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

W. H. H. S. Re: 12th Feb. 1882
L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Revenue
Washington
Mr. Sla Mr. Addison,
Benjamin Cowle Certified for Abner P. H. S.

Providence Fele 5 1834
Sir
In answer to yours of the 31 st ult I have to state that I cannot find the name of "Frederick Potter" on the Rolls either of Col. Corary or Col. Topham Regiments in my office -
In answer to your request respecting Col. Jackson Regiment in which he alleges he served all I can say is, that, that was a Massachusetts Regiment stationed in R Island during the time the British were in possession of Newport & I presume the Rolls of that Regiment are in Boston if to be found any where -
I am respectfully yours S r
J L Edwards Esq
Benja Ladd

Brief in the case of Hannah Potter, Widow of Zebdee, Onondaga County and State of New York, act 3 d Feb y ; 1853,
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 the act of 7 th June, 1832, warlike proof of marriage, Certificate to be credible
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
E. Rhoades, Esq., Manlius, Onondaga Co., N.Y. Name and residence of Agent
E. C. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

War Office, 29th June, 1853.
Sir,
Zebedee Potter, or Patter, was inscribed as a private, in the War of the Revolution, upon the roll of New York, pensioned under the Act of 7 th of June, 1832, at the rate of $80. 00 per Annum. He was paid at the Albany Agency.
Be pleased to inform me to what time he was paid.
I have the honor to be, Respectfully your obedt Servt. D. Cole
for the Commissioners.
Died 9 th Dec r 1845, Paid to his death.
F Burt Auditor.
Francis Burt Esq r . M rs Auditor of the Treasury.

3 Peter 7810. Suspended Case
J. Edwards Esq. Com Pension Washington

State of New York County of Onondaga ss.
Sedecial wood of Manlius in said County of about the age of sixty two years being duly sworn deponeth and saith, that during the Revolutionary war, he resided with his father Ichabod Wood at Little Comb- ton in Rhode Island, about half a mile east of Seconnet River, and about five miles northerly of Seconnet Point; that as near as this deponent can recollect, when himself was as big about eight years old, Colonel Crarys Regiment and Colonel Toph- ings Regiment were stationed within a short dis- tance of the said Ichabod Wood, that during that campaign this deponent was well acquainted with Zebidee Pitter of Manlius, who was cousin to the said Ichabod Wood; that the said Zebidee served for a long Period, probably a whole year, as a member of a Row-Guard, stationed about three quarters of a mile from the house of the said Ichabod, under Lieutenant Chapin and Sergeant Southworth, that the said Zebidee was frequently at the said Ichabods house during the day relating the adventures of the night, when the said Zeb- idee was employed in rowing about the River to keep watch of the enemy; this deponent recollects the said Zebidee from his earliest recollection of any body; this deponent does not recollect the year of said service of said Zebidee but it was the same year that Crarys & Tophings Regiments were stationed at Little Combton, and this deponent believes before the Expediti- tion of Sullivan on Rhode Island; This deponent does not recollect the exact length of said Zebidees service but believes it was from the spring till the winter following; that the said Pitter was at the said Ichabods as often as once a week, and this depon- ent often went to the grand house where the said Zebidee

was stationed; this deponent further saith that the said Lieutenant Clapham was an officer in the Continental Army in Colonel Jackson's Regiment.
Subscribed and sworn this 2 nd day of
Jedediah Wood
August 1833 before me A. Mins J.P.
I certify that I am well acquainted with Jedediah Wood, the above named deponent and that he is a credible person and that full confidence may be placed in his statement, which is entitled to implicit credit —
A. Mins J.P.
State of New York } County of Onondaga } ss.
I Reuben L. Hef Clerk of the said County do certify that Isa Mins Esquire before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the jurat of said affidavit and also to the above certificate to be his proper hand writing and genuine signature. Witness my hand and Seal of Office This 17 th day of August. 1833.
R. L. Hef clerk

J. S. Edwards Esq
Sir, I do not understand that Mr. Potter's case (7810) requires proof under the regulations excepting the part in Jackson's Regiment. I have procured the annexed affidavit showing that he was in the Seven years or nearly that at the time Topping & Cramy's Reg'ts were in service. I am in pursuit of further testimony in this case. I shall report as early as may be -
Franklin 17 Augt 1883.
Yours Schuch.

Revolutionary Claims
FREE
Revolutionary Claims
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.

Hannah Potter Zebulon Potter Hon. D. H. Waldo 60 Court Street Washington D. C.
Revolutionary War Claims
FREE

Mandeville, Oneida Co. N.Y. April 12 1853
L P Waldo Esq Comm. Pension
Herewith I enclose the application for a pension of Hannah Potter widow of Lebelee Potter -
I am requested by Mrs. Potter to say that a short time since a person by the name of Camp procured from her an application for a pension which if it has been forwarded she may soon be distinguished by the commission of Pension. It was procured from her without any explanation of the provisions of the Act of Feb 3 1853 and by representation of great doubt and difficulty in the case she was required to give one half the amount obtained for services rendered in procuring the pension. The application was made before S t Gilmore a Justice of the peace in this place.
Respectfully Yours E. Phelps
3 (over)

PS On the 19 th Feby last I forwarded the application of Betsy Barr widow of Levi Barr and on the 23 rd March the application of Mrs Giddly widow of Elijah Giddly
E Rhoads,
March 15 1892 United States Dept of Agriculture

State of New York Onondaga County
Be it known that before me Robert Gilmore a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Sheldon Graves and Henry D June both of Washington, said County who being each duly sworn according to law doth on their oaths depose and say that they were well acquainted with Zebedee Potter who was a revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, that they are also acquainted with Hannah Potter the widow of the said Zebedee Potter who now claims a pension; that they firmly believe they were lawfully married in the year 1834 that they have known them living together as husband and wife from that time until the month of December 1845 when the said Zebedee Potter died, that they were present at the funeral of said Potter that the said Hannah Potter is now (and has so remained since his death) the widow of the said Zebedee Potter, and that since the year 1834 she has been the reputed wife of the said Potter & Sheldon Graves sworn and subscribed Henry D. June before me this 18 th day of June 1853 and I certify that the deponents are credible persons and their statements entitled to belief
Robert Gilmore

Know all men by these presents that I Hannah Potter of Martins County of Onondaga and State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint Elijah Rhoades of Martins afterward my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to make and present all claims which I may have to a pension under the act of February 3 1853 as the widow of Zebedee Potter deceased who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States and do authorize the said Rhoades to receive all certificates or other papers which may be issued from the proper office in my behalf in relation to my said claim for a pension, hereby revoking all other powers written or verbal which I may have given to any other person to act for me in relation to said claim witness my hand and seal this 20th day of June 1853
In presence of June 20 th 1853 Robert Gilmer
hu Hannah Potter mark
State of New York
State of New-York, } ss. Onondaga County Clerk's Office,
I Certify, That Robert Gilmer , whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument was, at the time of taking such Proof or Acknowledgment a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine.
And I further Certify, That the said instrument and the Acknowledgment hereof, are executed according to the existing Laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 22 day of June , 1853.
Damarus Slocum Clerk.
Hannah ad in acknowledgment J. Pease

Know all men by these presents that I Hannah Potter of Madison County of Oneida and State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint Elijah Rhoads of Madison aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to make and present all claims which I may have to a pension under the act of February 3 1853 as the widow of Zebedee Potter deceased who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States and do authorize the said Rhoads to receive all certificates or other papers which may be issued from the proper office in my behalf in relation to my said claim for a pension, hereby revoking all other powers written or verbal which I may have given to any other person to act for me in relation to said claim Witness my hand and seal this 20 th day of June 1853
In presence of June 20 th 1853 Robert Gilmor
for Hannah Potter mark
State of New York Oneida County
On the 22 nd day of June 1853 came before me Hannah Potter to me known to be the same person described in and who executed the above instrument, and she acknowledged the due execution thereof
Robert Gilmor, J. P.

Manlius Onondaga Co NY June 23 1853
Sir
I herewith enclose additional testimony in the case of Hannah Potter widow of Zebedee Potter, with power of attorney to me, according to your requirement, in your letter of June 14 th — You will then notice the affidavits of Mrs Sarah Loomis who was present at Mrs Potter's marriage accompanying her first application. The pension Certificate of Mr Potter was returned, after his death on application of his widow for balance of pension. The person who was first employed by Mrs Potter called on her and obtained her consent to act in her behalf without informing her of the passage of the act of Feb 3/53, representing great doubts as to success, and claiming one half obtained and one half for two years thereafter  for his services — Hence her revocation of his authority.
Respectfully
Yours
E Rhoads
L P Waldo Esq Darius Paine

I Charles Morton, a Clergyman residing in the town of Manlius hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Zebadiah Potter, an applicant for a Pension under the act of 7 June 1832, that he is a member of the Baptist Church of which I am Pastor, that I believe him to be seventy eight years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that I concur in that opinion -  Sworn & subscribed this 13 th day of February 1833 before me Charles Morton Asa Nims J.P.
I certify that Charles Morton of Manlius who signed & swore to the preceding certificate is a Clergyman residing in the town of Manlius in this County. Asa Nims J.P.
State of New York } County of Onondaga } ss: I, Reuben S. Hef Clerk of the said County do certify that Asa Nims Esquire before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the justices of the peace in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe his name subscribed to the jurat of said affidavit & to the above certificate to be his proper handwriting and signature. Witness my hand and seal of Office this 20 th day of February 1833 R. S. Hef clerk

I hereby certify that I have been for many years personally acquainted with Gehardus Potter and know him to be a man of respectable character, strict integrity and of unquestioned morality.
April 1 st 1834 W. Taylor M.C.
G. Potter Edin. Manor
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