Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2965, for Phinehas Pomeroy, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Pomeroy Phinehas or Pomroy Rebecca
W 2965
CONTENTS

see let to H. H. Moore Sept 5. 1837. let to Hm a D. W. Bruyn, Oct 3. 1837
3296. New York Roll.
Phinehas Pomeroy, Lt Private.
Massachusetts line 1776. 10 months In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 2d of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th of September 1818 and sent to J Robinson, Binghampton Chenango Point N.Y.
  Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 4m 3/30  32:80    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March 1819  48     $ 80:80  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Union Broome Co
See let to H. H. Moore Sept 5. 1837. let to Hm a D. W. Bruyn Oct 3. 1837

Phineas Pomroy 2 d mag Not on rolls
Admitted

State of New York Broome County
On this second day of May 1818, before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, personally appears, Phinehas Pome- roy, aged sixty one years, resident in the town of Union in said county, who being by me first du- ly 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 & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" - That he the said Phinehas Pomeroy, enlisted as a private soldier, in the Army of the United States, on the first of January 1776 at Dorchester in Massachusetts, in the company com- manded by Capt Soule, in Col Whitcomb's reg- iment of the Massachusetts line, for the term of one year; that he continued to serve in the said corps for the term of about ten months, when he was discharged from the service on account of sickness - that he was afterwards enlisted for short periods, & served in the whole about two years - that his discharges have all been destroyed - and that he is in reduced circumstances, & stands in need of assistance from his country for support - & that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services -
Sworn to & declared before me the day & year aforesaid -
James Lucas

I William Stuart, Judge as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Phinehas Pomeroy did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, & I now transmit the proceed- ings & testimony, taken & heard before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the limitations of the aforementioned act of Congress — Given under my hand & the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County this 2 nd day of May 1818 — Wm Stuart
Bloome County Clerk's Office May 2 nd 1818
I hereby certify, that William Stuart Esq. is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, & that the signatures to the above proceedings are his proper hand writing
A. Doubleday C.R.
I further certify, that I am personally acquainted with the circumstances of the above named Phinehas Pomeroy, that he is in very indigent, & in need of the assistance of his country for support — Wm Stuart

Broom Com. Plan
In the matter of Phoebe Pomeroy a Rev. Soldier
3296
March 1871

State of New York Broome County
On this 15 th day of September 1820 personally appeared in open court being the Court of Common Pleas and Criminal Sessions of the Peace in and for said County of Broome, a Court of record proceeding to the course of the common law with a Jurisdiction unlimited in the point of amount keeping a record of their proceedings and having also the power of fine and imprisonment Phinehas Pomeroy aged 63 years resident in the Town of Union in said County of Broome who being first duly sworn according to law maketh oath and saith that he served in the revolutionary war as follows to wit from the first of January 1776 until the middle of November in the same year in the Company commanded by Captain Moses Doolittle and in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Whitcomb in the Massachusetts line and that the date of his original declaration was the 2 nd of May 1818 and the number of his pension certificate is 3296 — And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or any manner disposal of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th March 1818 and 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 in common other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed  Schedule of the property of the above named Phinehas Pomeroy on which four napkins one Table Cloth one looking glass one Cloth brush one pair shoes one lot of Cookery and one Chair one Table one Combs one Candle Stick one pair snuffers two smoothing irons one Corn basket one box two pails one Chain one broken spinning wheel one small do four knives and five forks seven old barrels three meal bags one trammel one Shovel tongs & andirons one bellows one Yarn Wheel & swift one kettle one lot of broken hollow ware one axe two axes one old yard one hoe one draw shovel one Cow four sheep two pigs one Chopping knife one Bible from the Bible Society one Psalm book one Sermon book two breeches one tappin gauge one razor
And the said Phinehas Pomeroy upon his oath aforesaid doth further declare that he is by occupation a Farmer and unable wholly to pursue it on account of infirmities and that the number of his family is three himself wife Rebecca aged 62 years and an adopted son aged 7 years and named Nelson Pomeroy who is unable to contribute any thing to the support of the family Phinehas Pomeroy Sworn and declared in open court the 15 th day of September 1820
A. Doolittle Clerk
State of New York
I Annis Doolittle Clerk of the Court of Com. Pleas in and for the County of Broome Do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copies from the records 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 Six dollars and fifty eight Cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 25 th day of September 1820
A. Doolittle Clerk of Broome County

5353
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Rep 18 ap 44 Letter to Hon. G. Evans 24 Feb 1844 " " Camp Hill 10 ap 47
Rebecca Pomeroy widow of Phinehas Pomeroy who was a private in the Massachusetts Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 Dollars // Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Ap 1844 and sent to Frances Brink Grey Penna
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. / Page 135

V 2366 Application of Rebecca Pomeroy for a Pension
N.Y.
M d 29 Sept 1778 Husband died 8 Aug 1821

Application of Rebecca Pomeroy for a Pension, widow of Phinehas Pomeroy, deceased.
State of New York } ss. County of Tioga } ss.
The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original document on file in the office of the Secretary of War.
On this 21 st day of July 1837 personally appeared before me Eli B. Gregory Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Tioga, Rebecca Pomeroy who being by me duly sworn did depose and say, that she is eighty years of age, that she was married to Phineas Pomeroy in the time of the War of the Revolution at New Marlborough, county of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts, that her husband served in that War after they were married, has a record of their marriage in the family Bible, which was on the 29 th day of September 1778. Had always lived with him since their marriage until the time of his death, which was on the 8 th day of August 1827. That she had three children born to her husband before the War was ended. That her said husband was a Pensioner for services rendered his country in the War of the Revolution before, and at the time of his decease, that they have always resided in the United States, and that she is poor, needy and almost destitute.
Sworn and subscribed the 3 rd day and year aforesaid
Eli B. Gregory J. Peace
Rebecca her Pomeroy mark
I certify that the reason assigned by Rebecca Pomeroy for making her mark is, that she is, so old and infirm that she cannot write
Eli B. Gregory J. Peace
State of New York } ss. County of Tioga } ss.
On this 21 st day of July 1837 personally appeared before me Eli B. Gregory Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said county of Tioga, Phineas Spaulding, who being by me duly sworn did depose and say, that he lived a near neighbour to Phinehas Pomeroy and Rebecca Pomeroy his wife

in the time of the Revolutionary War, is very sure They were married in the year 1778, that he knows that the said Phinehas Pomeroy served in that War after his marriage, thinks they had two children before the close of said War, that he knew them before marriage and for a great many years after, that he has this day seen the said Rebecca Pomeroy the widow of the above named Phinehas Pomeroy, deceased, that he knows she is the same identical Rebecca Spaulding Pomeroy and widow of the above named deceased, that at the time of their marriage they resided in the town of New Marlborough, county of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts.
Sworn to and subscribed the 3 day and year aforesaid 3 Eli B. Gregory J. Pease
Phinehas Spaulding
State of New York 3 County of Tioga 3
On this 21 st day of July 1837 personally appeared before me Eli B. Gregory Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County of Tioga, Josiah Brigham who being by me duly sworn did depose and say, that he has lived a neighbour to Rebecca Pomeroy for twelve years last past, was well acquainted with the before named Phinehas Pomeroy her husband for a number of years before his decease, that he was present at the time of his death, attended his funeral, understood at that time, and before, that he was a Pensioner for services rendered his country by him during the Revolutionary War.
Sworn to and subscribed the 3 day and year aforesaid 3 Eli B. Gregory J. Pease
Josiah Brigham

State of New York } County of Tioga }
I certify that I am well acquainted with Phineas Spaulding, and partially acquainted with Josiah Brigham, who have sworn to, and subscribed the above affidavits, and do verily believe that full faith and credit are due to their testimony.
Berkshire July 21. 1837
Eli B. Gregory J Peace
State of New York } Tioga County Clerk's Office }
I David Wallis Clerk of said Court certify that Eli B Gregory Esq. whose Name is above and within subscribed was on the day of making the within Affidavits and the Exhibits the Annexed Papers An Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified & sworn
I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice & verily believe the signature of Eli B Gregory above and within subscribed is his own proper hand writing
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my Name and Affixed the Seal of said County this 24th day July AD 1837
D Wallis CLK

Mar 26 Recd Here
Hon. J. L. Edwards Court of Pensions Washington

Batto March 18 th 1847.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Dr. Sir.
Will you permit me to request from you some information, relation to a Pension.
Mrs Rebecca Purney drew a pension under the act of June 17. 1844. She drew up to Sept 4. 1845. Has not drawn since. At that time she resided at Troy, Bradford Co. Pa. & drew while living there. In November 1845. she removed from Troy, Pa. to Woodhull N.Y. She has not drawn since. She died on the 1 st instant.
Now, how should her children proceed to obtain the arrears of her pension? Will you have the kindness to furnish me the proper forms & instructions in such a case. I have a form of an application for a transfer which I should have made in this case, but for the death of the Pensioner.
Will you have the kindness to comply herewith as soon as convenient. Oblige
Very Respectfully Your obed Servt N. W. Campbell

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Phineas Pomeroy born Sept. 4th 1758  Rebecca Spaulding born March 27th 1759.   Clarissa Pomeroy born March 13th 1779. —  William Pomeroy born Jan. 29th. 1781. —  Reuben Pomeroy born Jan. 10th 1783. —  James Pomeroy born April 30th 1787. —  Louisa Pomeroy born June 8th 1789. —  Phineas Pomeroy Jr. born April 19th 1792 —  Betsey Pomeroy born July 27th 1794 —  Sarah Pomeroy born Feb. 7th 1800 —
I certify that George Park whose name appears to the annexed affidavit is a credible person.
H. Collier Justice of the Peace
BIRTHS.
State of New York } ss Broome County }  George Park of said county being duly sworn says that that he cut this leaf from a Bible in the possession of Rebecca, Widow of Phineas Pomeroy deceased, that he was informed and believes that the entries of Births & Marriages hereon made were copied from an old Bible which is lost or destroyed, and that the person making the said Copy is to the said Rebecca Pomeroy unknown.  Given before me this 14th day of August 1839 H. Collier Justice of the Peace  Geo. Park

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Phineas Pomeroy & Rebecca Spaulding joined in marriage Sept. 29th 1778 by whom he has the following issue Viz —
The figure 8 in the above entry appears to have been written on an erasure before this leaf was detached from the family Bible of the above named Rebecca Pomeroy.
Geo. Park.
State of New York } Broom County } ss
I B. Marvin Clerk of said county do certify that Hamilton Collin Esq. before whom the within Affidavit was taken was on the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for this county, and I am well acquainted with his handwriting and believe the signature of H. Collin is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office at Binghamton this 14 th day of August 1839.
B. Marvin Clerk

Jan. 22. 1840
FREE
Hon. James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Binghamton N.Y. Jan'y 17. 1840
Sir
I herewith enclose additional evidence in support of the claim of Mrs Rebecca Pomeroy widow of Phinehas Pomeroy an applicant for a pension under the act of July 4, 1836. It is suggested in the last communication from the Department that her claim is embraced by the act of July 7, 1838, - believing as Mrs Pomeroy does that her deceased husband did perform military service after her marriage in '78 she, to use her own language "cannot declare in truth that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service". She therefore respectfully requests that the evidence enclosed may be examined, and she submits her claim on this together with such other evidence as may be on the files of the Pension Office.
Very Respectfully
Your Obe Servt.
Geo. Park
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commr - of pensions

V 2366 New York Det. to Geo. Park, Aug. 15, 1838.
Rebecca Pomeroy Det. Geo. Park 25. Oct. 1839 to same 25. March 1840 to Hon. J. Allen 26. 1840 to G. Park 24. Aug. 1840 to Hon. J. Allen Feb 3, 1841.
Act July 4. 1836

Aug 21 BRAMPTON AUG 17 N.Y. N.Y. Add. Episcop. Rebecca Pomeroy
FREE
Hon. James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Binghamton N.Y. Aug. 16. 1839.
Sir,
Enclosed I forward to the department all the Proofs that can be procured in relation to the Marriage of Rebecca Pomroy a claimant under the act of July 4. 1836. I am informed by the claimant that she is unable to furnish any other proof of the military service of her husband, than such as is filed in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions.
I am Respectfully
Your Oble Servt.
Geo. Park
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

v 7752
Mar 8 1841.
N.Y. July 7. 1838
Rebecca Panoy
FREE
Hon. James L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Binghamton N.Y. March 1. 1841
Sir,
Agreeably to the suggestion contained in your letter of Febry. 3 d to the Hon. Judson Allen of the House of Representatives, I herewith enclose the Declaration of Mrs. Rebecca Pomeroy for a pension under the act of July 1838.
Very Respectfully
Your Obl Servt
Geo. Park
Hon. J. S. Edwards Comm ee .

Sep 5 20
Mount NY
Rebecca Pomeroy's nakes - had them What to Am a DW Brugn AR
St. Brugn AR Columbus St. Brugn AR St. Brugn AR

Washington Sept. 17 th
Friend
May I trouble you with the enclosed letter of Wm H Moore, asking for your kind answer to his enquiries
I have the honor to be your ob st serv t
A D W Bryan
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions

8 Aug Phinehas Pomroy d 1827 Rebecca no. 1718
Pen 1818

Rebecca Tomroy wid of Shinehas N. York
At July 7 1838
Manned 1778
deca d Aug. 8 1827
Allen 10 mo 25 day,
private $36.11 per
ann. from 4 March
1836. Capt Allen.
Col Whitecomb. Mass line
See N o . 2366. NY
at July 4 1836
Geo Park Esq Binghamton NYork

Mr. E. P. Baldwin
1255 N. H. Ave. City
paid for photos of (note estd)
9 pages from Solomon Cowles. S15-049 6 " " Phineas Pomeroy W.2965 15-
recd $2 \frac{25}{100}
W. Wilson
Chief Rev. 1872 Wars Sect. Oct. 24. 25-

3-2233
113
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Oct. 24, 1925
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Mr. E. B. Baldwin cash No. for $2.25 in payment of requesting
photostat copy post-office address as per memo letter herewith.
Copies mailed to Finance Div. Oct. 27-25
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div. M.C.L.
Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006 Ex. BML
2586 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. Date Oct 24, 25 Subject Revenue Pendency New 152965-10 pieces consisting of 10 pages to be forwarded when completed to the Rev. Sect. Division.
Remarks:
Approved:
W. W. Wilson Chief Division. Sect.
Chief Clerk.

Aug 14. 1870
Ref.
Cooper
Rebecca Penney
FREE
Hon. James L. Edwards Commission of Pensions Washington

WIDOW, &c.
Rebecca Palmeray File No. 2965 Rebecca Palmeray Widow Phinehas Palmeray Rev. War
Act: March 23, 1843 Index:—Vol. M 1 , Page 134.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1925 Oct 27

6173
New York
Rebecca Pomroy widow of Phinehas Pomroy,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818, and who died on the 8 th August 1829, of Broome Co: in the State of New York, who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Allen of the Regt., commanded by Col. Whitecomb in the Massachusetts line for 10 months and 25 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 36 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of May 1841 and sent to George Park Esq. Binghamton N.Y.
Arrears to the 4 th of March 1841 $ 180.55
Semi-annual allowance ending " " "
$180.55
{ Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by Book A.
M.W. Tyler
Clerk
Vol. 2
Page 98

Binghamton August 10. 1840
Sir,
I send enclosed the affidavit of P. Standing which will conclude the evidence in the matter of Rebecca Pomeroy's claim for a Pension as the widow of Phinehas Pomeroy a Soldier of the U. States.
This affidavit has been kept some months, in hopes that others might be procured from persons residing in Massachusetts - It is now believed that Death has removed all who could have aided Mrs. Pomeroy by their testimony - Her claim is therefore submitted to the Commission of Pensions on the enclosed affidavit and such other evidence as has already been found on the files of the Pension Office.
I am very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt
Geo Park
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commission of Pensions

State of New York Cayuga County
Edward Annable of the town of Aurelius in the county of Cayuga and State of New York being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he has no interest in the event of the application of Phineas Pomeroy - That this deponent was an officer in non commissioned officer in Capt. Poul's company in the regiment commanded by Col. Whitcomb of Massachusetts troops, That the said Phineas Pomeroy in year 1776 was a private in said company with this deponent, and that he the said Phineas staid & continued in the said company in the service of the United States for more than nine months at one time; That this deponent never knew but that the said Phineas was regularly discharged & should have known it had it been otherwise as he this deponent did the orderly sergeant at that time. And further saith not.
Edw d Annable
State of New York Cayuga County
David Smith of the town of Poulis in the county of Cayuga and State of New York being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he was a private in Capt. Poul's company in the regiment above mentioned, in the year 1776. and knows that the said Phineas Pomeroy was a private in said company for more than nine months at one time and that he was regularly discharged as the deponent then & now understood. And further says that he has no interest in the event of the said application of the said Phineas Pomeroy. And further saith not.
David Smith

State of New York
Cayuga County
Personally appeared before me John Grover Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga Edward Sunahle & David Smith to me known to be credible witnesses - and took their oaths upon the Holy Evangelists, that the facts set forth in their affidavits are true. John Grover Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Cayuga County
State of New York } I certify that John Grover Esquire before Cayuga County } whom the within declarations under oath were made, and by whom the foregoing certificate was made, was on the day of the date thereof and still is a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cayuga, duly Commissioned and sworn as such judge, and that full faith and credit are to be given to his acts in that Capacity. I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said judge and know the preceding signature to be his. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said Court and my name subscribed this ninth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen.
E. H. Hoope Esq.

I hereby certify that I Cromwell Walter Town Clerk of the town of New Marlboro in the County of Berkshire state of Massachusetts am now in possession of the records of said town and have this day searched said records for the marriage of Phineas Pomeroy to Rebecca Spalding which according to my best information was about sixty years since. and I find no such record on the the records now in my possession.
New Marlboro July 30 1839 Cromwell Walter Town Clerk
Personally appeared the above named Cromwell Walter and made Oath that the above is according to the Best his knowledge 30 th July 1839 Salomon Thayer Justice of the Peace
I Benjamin Smith of New Marlboro County of Berkshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Physician, being of lawful age depose and say - That I have been for many years acquainted with Phineas Pomeroy formerly of said New Marlboro - late of Union, Broome Co. N.York deceased. That I was also acquainted with Rebecca Spalding of st New Marlboro - now resident of Union N.York. That according to the best of my recollection and belief they were married about the year Seventeen hundred and seventy eight or eighty - That I was their family Physician and to my positive knowledge they lived together as Husband and Wife for many years. - Baised a numerous family. - and no one to my knowledge ever doubted the legality of their marriage.
New Marlboro July 31. 1839. Benj d Smith Berkshire Co.
August 1839 Personally appeared the above named deponent and made Oath that the deposition by him subscribed is true Lorrin Smith Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I have been for many years well acquainted with Benjamin Smith the deponent and cheerfully say that he is considered a man of unquestionable veracity.
New Marlborough
August 1 st 1839
Lorrin Smith Justice of the Peace
I John Stannard of New Marlborough County of Berkshire, State of Massachusetts Yeoman being of lawful age depose and say - That I have been acquainted with Phineas Pomeroy formerly of said New Marlborough - Late of Union, Broome Co State of New York deceased. That I was also acquainted with Rebecca Spaulding of said New Marlborough now resident of Union New York. That according to the best of my recollection and belief they were married about the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six or Eight, and to my positive knowledge they lived together as husband and wife for many years, and I believe he raised a numerous family of children, and no one to my knowledge ever doubted the legality of their marriage.
New Marlborough August 1. 1839
+
Mary Shores witness
Berkshire ss.
August 1. 1839 Personally appeared the above named deponent and made Oath that this deposition by him subscribed is true. Subscribed by him in my presence with his mark as above.
Lorrin Smith Justice of the Peace

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Berkshire, ss.
I Charles Sedgwick, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Berkshire, do certify, that Salmon Yeason , Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereunto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Salmon Yeason and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth; this Second day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Chas Sedgwick CLERK.

I also certify that I have been for many years well acquainted with John Standard and cheerfully say that he is considered a man of unquestionable veracity New Marlborough
August 1. 1889
Lorrin Smith Justice of the Peace
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Berkshire, ss.
I Charles Sedgwick, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Berkshire, do certify, that Lorrin Smith Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereunto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Lorrin Smith and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth, this Second day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
Chas Sedgwick CLERK.
Warrant No. 1000 Judge of Broome County Court Plus

I Phineas Spalding formerly Resident of New Marlborough in County of Berkshire State of Massachusetts yeoman being of lawful age depose and say that I was acquainted with Phineas Pomeroy formerly of New Marlborough late of Union Broome Co. State of New York deceased that I was also acquainted with Rebecca Spalding before they were married & was invited to their wedding but was not present when they were married & to the best of my knowledge they were married about the year Seventeen hundred seventy eight or nine & I was knowing of their living together as husband and wife to the best of my knowledge until his decease and was knowing of their having several children, and I verily believe they were married
New York August 9 1839 Tioga County N. York
his Phineas Spalding Mark
Sworn to Subscribed before me the 9th day of August 1839
Briant Stoddard
Judge of Broome County Pleas
I hereby certify that I am, and have for a long time been personally acquainted with the above named Phineas Spalding and that he is a credible person
August 9. 1839
Briant Stoddard Judge of Broome County Com Pleas

State of New York Broome County ss Clerk's Office I, Barzilla Mardin, Clerk of said County Do hereby certify that the Hon. Brian Stoddard whose name appears within to the within affidavit and certificate and before whom said affida- -vit purported to have been sworn or taken, and by whom said certificate purports to have been made, was, at the time said affidavit pur- -ports to have been sworn, and by whom said Certificate was made, an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, duly Commissioned sworn and authorized to act as such. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge, and verily believe that his signatures to said affidavit certificate to be genuine.
Witness my hand and official seal, at Binghamton, in said County, this 12 th day of August A.D. 1839. — "when" "was" sworn interlined, & "by whom" erased, B. Mardin

Tioga County Pa. On the 9 th day of April 1840. Personally appeared before Me E. P. Hight one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Phineas Spaulding and he being duly sworn deposeth & saith that I was well acquainted with one Phineas Spaulding during the Revolutionary War he then lived in the Town of Newmoldbury in the County of Berkshire & State of Massachusetts I knew him before the war commenced after — I was well acquainted with him before & after he was married — I was invited to his wedding — his wifes Name was Rebecca Spaulding — Soon after their marriage — the said Phineas Spaulding  Spaulding was called in to the army — I went on to the highlands and was absent in the army three or four Months — his wife lived a Near Neighbour to me while her husband was absent on duty — and I saw her often during his absence in the army — I cannot Recollect who was the officers of the Regiment — on who commanded the company — But I am very positive that Daniel Tracy was a Lieutenant at that time — I also well Remember of his going to Saratoga and according to my best Recollection it must have been three or four Months at that time — I went a part of the way with him at the same time — Colonel Sproat commanded a Regiment about that time but cannot say whether the said Phineas Spaulding lived under him or not Sturminster Newton

The within affidavit of Phineas Sheldahl was subscribed and sworn to before me the 9 th day of April 1840
E. P. Hight Judge
State of New York Tioga County Clerk's Office I David Wallis Clerk of the said Court do hereby Certify that Elisha P. Hight Esq before whom the within Affidavit was taken was on the day of taking the same an Acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for our said County duly qualified to act as such I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge and do truly believe that the signature E. P. Hight above subscribed is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set My hand and Affixed the Seal of the said Court April 9 th 1840 David Wallis Clerk
Phineas Sheldahl Affidavit

Feb 67 P.O. Cash Mt 26 Oct 1836
Rebecca Pomeroy
FREE
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington. D.C.

Binghamton N.Y. Feby 21. 1838
Sir
I herewith enclose the declaration of Rebecca Pomeroy amended agreeably to instructions of the Commissioner of Pensions in his letter of Sept. 5. 1837 to Wm. H. Moore, Berkshire N.Y.
Mrs. Pomeroy requests that any communication from the War Department on this subject be communicated to the undersigned as Agent for the claimant
I am very respectfully Your Obedt Servt.
Geo. Park
Hon. I. L. Edwards Commissioner &c.

5446 5 March 1843 Rebecca Pennycuick Pa Oct 1843.
NY 6173 $36:11 per an
Hon. Francis Brins Troy Penn Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington
FRE

Dear Sir - You will Please Direct Your returns in this case to Francis Brink in Troy Bradford County Pa

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Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836. State of New York Broome County } ss
On this 29 th day November 1837, personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Broome Rebecca Pomeroy a resident of the town of Union in the said county of Broome and State of New York, aged eighty years who first being duly sworn according 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 widow of Phinehas Pomeroy who was a private soldier in the Army of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818. She further declares that she was married to the said Phinehas Pomeroy on the 29 th day of September 1778. That her husband the aforesaid Phinehas Pomeroy died on the 8 th day of August 1829 and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed. She further declares that her name before marriage was Rebecca Spaulding, and that she is unable to state the Christian name of the person who officiated on the occasion of her marriage, that he was a Magistrate whose sur name was Pettibone, and that the marriage was solemnized at New Marlborough, County of Berkshire and state of Massachusetts her
Rebecca Pomeroy
Personally appeared in open court being a court of Common Pleas in and for said county of Broome Rebecca Pomeroy, who stated that she could not write her name but that she had made her mark and made oath that the foregoing declaration so subscribed by her was true as she verily believes. Given under my hand and seal of said court this 29 th day of November 1837. B. Moarvin Clerk

State of New York Broome County } ss
Josiah Brigham of Union in said county of Broome being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was acquainted with Phinehas Pomeroy deceased and had been for some time previous to his death that he lives a neighbor to Mrs. Rebecca Pomeroy and that she has not married since the death of her husband the said Phinehas Pomeroy, but still remains his widow and further the deponent saith not Subscribed and sworn to Josiah Brigham before me November 29 1837 }
Geo. Park justice of the peace
State of New York } Broome County, } ss I, Barzillai Marvin, Clerk of said county, do hereby certify, that George Park, Esq., before whom the above affidavit, purports to have been sworn or taken, was, at the time of swearing or taking the same, a Justice of the peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to do the same, And further, that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe that his signature, as above, to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and official seal, at Binghamton, in said County, this 6 th day of February, A.D. 1838,
B. Marvin, Clerk, pr, J. C. Moore, Dep. Clk.

State of New York Tioga County ss
On the 21 st day of December 1839. Personally appeared before Me E.P. Hight one of the judges of the court of common Pleas of said County - Phineas Spaulding and he being duly sworn Deposeth and saith that I am now eighty years old nearly I was born in Sheffield, Berkshire County State of Massachusetts - that I lived in the said Town of Sheffield and Town of New Milford about sixty years or more - That during the Revolution- ary war - I was well acquainted with one Phineas Pomeroy who then lived in New Milford in said County - he was a little older than My self - I was well acquainted with him before he was Married & after - I well Remember the time he was Married and I was invited to his Wedding His Wifes Name before her Marriage was Rebecca Spaulding - The said Phineas Spaulding  Pomeroy was Married to the said Rebecca "Spaulding" some time in September 1778 - in the State of Connecticut - about eight or ten Miles from where I then Resided - That after the Marriage the said Phineas Spaulding Pomeroy was called in to the service I went on to the high houses Near the North River he was there about about three Months to the Best of My Knowledge -

I frequently saw his wife during the time the said Phineas Dorrance was gone — I saw him when he returned from the army — and he staid some time with his wife — cannot say how long — I was again called into the service — I went a part of the way with him, he was then going to Saratoga — he then returned home should think he was gone three or four months at this time — and after the close of the War he Resided in the same Neighbourhood with me for a number of Years — He was very intimate and he frequently conversed with me on the subject of his being in the army. And it was generally known and believed in the Neighbourhood that the said Phineas Dorrance served as a private in the Revolutionary War —
Subscribed and sworn before me the 21 st day of December 1839 E. P. Hight Judge
Phineas Dorrance his Mark
E. P. Hight Witness to his Mark —
Troy a County of ... I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Phineas Dorrance & have known him for many years — and that he is a Man in full possession of his Mental faculties and is entitled to full credit and belief in all Respects —
E. P. Hight Judge of Troy Common Pleas

State of New York Troy County Clerk's Office
David Wallis Clerk of the said County do certify that Elisha P. Hight Esq before whom the within Affidavit was Taken and who has attached his Certificate thereto was on the day of the date thereof an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County duly authorized to act as such I am well acquainted with the hand Writing of said Judge and hereby believe the signature thereto attached of E. P. Hight Esq is Genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the Seal of the said County at P'keepsie this 24th day of December A.D. 1839 David Wallis Clerk
Thomas Shaler Affidavit ~~~~~

Handwritten text: Hudson Allen H. D.

State of New York Broome County } ss.
Franklin County } ss. Rebecca Pomeroy of Union in the county of Franklin aforesaid, Widow of Phinehas Pomeroy deceased being duly sworn makes oath & says (in addition to her Declaration heretofore made) that she knows from Common report at the time, and from the declarations of her deceased husband that he served during the War of the Revolution in a Company Com- manded by Capt. Moses Soul subsequent to September 1778, and that he served in Col. Whitcomb's Regiment of the Massachusetts Line both before and after her marriage in September aforesaid. -
Seven Subscribed before me } her this 11 th day of September 1840 } Rebecca X Pomroy clerk
Subscribed and sworn before me, this 11 th day of Sept 1840 J. C. Winternitz Justice of peace
In presence of Bryant Stoddard
State of New York, Broome County, ss. 3. I, John C. Moore, Clerk of said County, Do hereby certify, that James Whittenmore Jr., was, at the time of taking the above affidavit (and whose signature appears to the same as justice,) a justice of the peace, in and for said County, duly authorized to act as such; And that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and believe his signature above as such justice, to be genuine. Witness my hand and official Seal at Binghamton, in said County, this 6 day of January A.D. 1841, John C. Moore Clerk.
"above" interlined J. C. M.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, Entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows."
State of New York ss.
On this 27 th day of February 1841 personally appeared before the Hon. William Seymour First Judge of the County of Broome, Rebecca Pomeroy a resident of the town of Union in the county of Broome aforesaid aged Ninety three years who first being first duly sworn according 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 7, 1838 Entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows." That she is the Widow of Phinehas Pomeroy deceased, who was a private in the Army of the revolution, and who served as such in a Company commanded by Capt. Moses Soul in Col. Whitecomb Regiment of the Massachusetts Line in the year 1776. That her husband was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of March 18. 1818. She further declares that she was married to the said Phinehas Pomeroy on the twenty ninth day of September Seventeen hundred and seventy eight, That her husband the aforesaid Phinehas Pomeroy died on the eighth day of August in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty nine, That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service as above stated but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz. at the time above stated; and that she relinquishes all claim to a pension under the act of July 4. 1836. — And that for proof of her husband's services as a soldier and of her marriage she refers to the same on file in the Pension Office.
Sworn to and subscribed on the her day and year above written before Rebecca Pomeroy me
Wm. Seymour first Judge of Broome Co. N.Y.
I William Seymour First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Broome do certify that the above named Rebecca Pomeroy by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to attend in said Court. Witness my hand at Binghamton the 27 th day of February 1841. — Wm. Seymour

State of New York, Broome County, ss.
I, Wm. C. Moore Clerk of said County, Do hereby certify that William Seymour Esq. whose name appears within subscribed in two places, before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn or taken, and by whom the within Certificate purports to have been made, was, at the time, the same purports to have been done, a Judge the First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Broome aforesaid duly com- missioned and sworn, and duly authorized to do the same. And I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge, and believe his signature, within, aforesaid, to be genuine. — In Testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affix my official Seal at Binghamton, in said County, this 27 th day of February, A.D. 1846.
Wm. C. Moore Clerk

Declaration In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838
State of Pennsylvania } Bradford county } On this 21 st day of March February 1844 before Benjamin Shattuck Esq a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Rebecca Pomroy a resident of the township of Troy in said county aged 86 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Phineas Pomroy who was a private in the Massachusetts line of the army of the revolution and that her husband served as such in Col. Whitcomb's regiment. That the annual amount of pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838 was thirty six dollars & eleven cents
She further declares that she is (has been from the time of the death of the said Phineas) still a widow
(the word "March" first erased) her sworn to and subscribed this 21 st day of February February 1844 before me Rebecca G. Pomroy
B Shattuck Esq Justice of the peace C Brink
Before the said Benjamin Shattuck on this 21 st day of February 1844 personally appeared Francis Brink who being duly sworn according to law on his oath says that he has been acquainted with the above named Rebecca Pomroy from the time of the death of her late hus-

Status & that she is and has been from the time of the decease of her said husband single & unmarried Seems to be subscribed this 21 st day of February 1844 (and I certify that the affiant is of good repute for Truth & veracity) before me
Francis Brink
B Shattuck Justice of the peace
State of Pennsylvania
Berks County
Is I Aaron Chubbuck Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas of Berks County do hereby certify that B Shattuck Esq before whom the foregoing proceedings were had whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified and that full faith & credit are given to his acts as such - That I am acquainted with his signature & believe the above & foregoing purporting purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the court at Leavenville this 21 st day of February A 1844
Aaron Chubbuck Prothonotary
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