Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 115, for John Poland, New Jersey

SERVICE
New Jersey
Poland John or Polland Sarah
NUMBER
W. 115
B G M 2084-100
CONTENTS

John Poland Sgt. Jen. Cyclo Div., Monmouth 20. 1821 1821
New Jersey Roll.
1753
John Poland Sergeant Jersey Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. of June 1818, and sent to Wm. J. Browne, Esq. Freehold, New Jersey.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
S
4 months 15/30.
$36. "
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
1 year 76
Monmouth Co.

State of New Jersey } Personally appeared before me the Subscriber Monmouth County } One of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Mon- mouth, John Poland, aged sixty four years and upwards and is totally blind, who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist, of Almighty God, deposes and says that he this Deponent enlisted as a private Soldier in the Army of the United States of America in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain in the fall of the year 1775. for and during the term of one year in Capt. Joseph Stouts Company in the 2 nd Jersey Regiment under the Command of Col. Maxfield and in the Jersey Line, where this Deponent continued and faithfully served the aforesaid term of his said enlistment which was for one year, was then discharged —
This Deponent further says that he again enlisted in the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War aforesaid in the Spring of the year 1778. as a Sergeant for and during the continuance of the war in the Company of Capt. Henry Lucr, in the 2 nd Jersey Regiment Commanded by Col. Threave and in the Jersey Line, where he continued and faithfully served during the continuance of the war and until peace was proclaimed between the United States and Great Britain, then this Deponent received his discharge.

in writing, which has been lost — This Deponent further says that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his Country for his support — and further says not — Subscribed and sworn to before — John his Poland me this 20 th day of April 1878. Mark Wm. J. Bowne
I William J Bowne One of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey — Do hereby Certify to the Hon ble S. C. Calhoun, Secretary of War that it satis- factorily appears to me that the applicant John Poland, named in the preceding affidavit, served in the War of the Revolution against the Common Enemy, is far advanced in years and appear to be in indigent Circumstances —
Freehold N.J. 20 ap l 1878. Wm. J. Bowne

MEMORIAL of births in the family of JOHN POLLAND.
John Poland was born
SARAH BENNET the wife of John Poland was born 27 th Septem r 1768.
CATHERINE Poland was born 7 th October 1785.

Gare Poland,
was born 24 th Decem r 1787.
John Bennet Poland
was born 2 d Decem r 1790.
WILLIAM POLAND
was born 7 th Febr y 1792.
Peter Bennet Poland
was born 19 th Decem r 1794.
Samuel Poland
was born 23 d June 1797.

Barns Bennet.
Poland.
Was born the 12th day of January 1808
John Poland Deceased January the 19th 1823
Exhibit No 1 on Sarah Poland application for a pension from my pension from her family, with - Sam F. Allen

James Hankinson
Poland was born 23 rd . January 1800.
Cornelius Van
Brun Poland
was born 8 th . March 1809.
Gisbert Long
street Poland
was born 9 th . Nov. 1804.

State of New Jersey Monmouth County ss
We Catherine Trainright (late Poland) Wm Poland, Peter B. Poland & Longstreet Poland only heirs at law of John Poland Dec d do upon oath testify and declare to the best of our knowledge and belief that John Poland did enter the service in 1778 for the term of during the war and served as a Private in the Regiment No 2 under the command of Col Shreve of the New Jersey Line and that he continued in the service aforesaid until the close of the war. We further declare that we have never received a Warrant for the Bounty Land promised to John Poland on the part of the United States, nor do we believe that he ever received it, or transferred his claim to it in any manner whatsoever. Therefore
Know all men by these Presents that we Catherine Trainright (late Poland), William Poland, Peter B. Poland & Longstreet Poland aforesaid do hereby constitute and appoint Alexander Ray of George Town in the District of Columbia our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States a Warrant for the Quantity of Land due us as aforesaid and our Attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more Substitutes or Attorneys under him for the special purposes above expressed.
Signed, Sealed and acknowledged in the Presence of Catherine Trainright William Poland Longstreet Poland Peter B. Poland Gilbert Longstreet Catherine Rogers
Personally appeared the above named Catherine Trainright, William Poland, Peter B. Poland & Longstreet Poland subscribing to the foregoing Declaration and made oath to the same and in my Presence acknowledged the Power of Attorney thereto subjoined to be their free act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
Before me Joseph Brinsley Justice of the Peace November 28 1836

State of New Jersey Monmouth County
Be it known that on this Twenty Eighth day of November 1834 Before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Personally appeared Sarah Poland, Widow of John Poland dec d Known to me as a Person of Respectability and entitled to credit and Belief who being Duly sworn according to Law Deposeth and Saith, that John Poland dec d was her husband and often times heard him repeat his Services in the War of the Revolution and further Saith that he drew a Pension until his death from the Government of the United States, for Services in the said War and that her said husband never received a Warrant for Bounty Land due him, to her knowledge from the U.S. and that her said husband deceased on the 10th day of January in the year 1823. and that he was reputed and Believed to have been a Soldier of the War of the Revolution and served until its close.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above mentioned Before me Joseph Brumby Justice
Sarah Poland
State of New Jersey Monmouth County
Be it known that on this Twenty Eighth day of November 1834 Before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Personally appeared Gilbert Longstreet and Catharine Rogers. Known to me as Persons of Respectability and entitled to credit and Belief who being duly sworn according to Law Saith, that they are acquainted with Catherine Wainwright William Poland, Peter B Poland and Longstreet Poland with the children and only Heirs at Law of John Poland dec d (who was formerly a Soldier in the Revolutionary War so reputed and Believed)
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above mentioned Before me Joseph Brumby Justice
Gilbert Longstreet Catharine Rogers

John Poland, alias, Poland
• 82084
47 and 49 Jersey pier N 1823- 30 June 1878
Rec d Dec 24. 1834

State of New Jersey Monmouth County } D
Surrogate's office Dec 15. th 1834
I certify that Satisfactory Evidence was this day adduced. Proving that Catherine Wainwright - (late Poland) William Poland, Longstreet Poland and Peter B. Poland, are the children and only heirs at Law of John Poland dec d , who was a Soldier of the New- Jersey Line in the Revolutionary War and who Died on the 19 th day of January 1823
Given under my hand and Seal of office this 15 th day of Dec 1834
Henry D. Polhemus Surrogate of the County of Monmouth

State of New Jersey } On this twenty fifth day of July eighteen Manmouth County } hundred and twenty personally appeared in Open Court of Record and Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Monmouth, John Bland aged about sixty six years resident in the said County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows to wit in Captain Henry Lewis' Company and in the D o Jersey Regiment commanded by Col. Shreves — and that his original Declaration is dated the 20 th day of April Eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his Certificate of Pension is (17.33). 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 in any manner disposal of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the 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 day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or security, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed —
Lands 34 3 / 100 Acres val d at $ _____ Schedule
   2. Cows " valued at 1. meat & 1. leach Tub valued at $   8. Sheep " " 1. Soap tub " "   1. Hog " " 3. Tables " "   1. Goat " " 4. Stone Pots and one Chest " "   1. broad hoe " " 2. wheels & one Reel " "   1. old plough 7. old Barrels " "   2. Carts & some lines " 2. Iron wedges " "   1. Muck fork " 2. Cupboards " "   1. Grubbing hoe " 2. water pails " "   1. lot old Iron 1. looking glass " "   2. Iron pots " "   1. grid Iron " "   1. gaddle " "  

 1. Tea Kettle Val. at $  1. Pail and Tongs ———— "  Shovel & tongs ———— "  1. Tin Boiler ———— "  1 do Pail ———— "  6. Glass bottles ———— "  1. Tea Set ———— "  1. Reel ———— "  1. washing tub. ———— " 
 1. Pr. Smoothing Irons Val.  1 do Seelyards ———— "  1. Candle mould ———— "  1. Churn ———— "  old Barrel ———— "  2. Bible & 1 Hymn book "  1. Hand Piggion ———— "  6 Common & 1 arm chain " 
John his X Poland mark
And further saith that his occupation was that of a weaver, but being now blind is altogether incapable of pursuing any business whereby to obtain a support, and that his family consist of himself, his wife named Sarah, aged about fifty two years, who is not capable of doing much for a support, and a son named Barnes Bennett Poland, about twelve years old capable of obtaining a support —
Sworn to and declared in Open Court on the 25 th day of July 1820. Before
John his X Poland mark
Wm J Bown
I William Ten Eyck clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied 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 Two hundreds and twenty seven dollars.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this fourth day of August 1820.
Wm Ten Eyck

Date of death not on G.B.
New Jersey 1,241
Sarah Poland widow of John Poland
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 1818 and who died on the 19 th January 1823 of Monmouth Co. in the State of N. Jersey who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Lewis of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Shreve in the N. Jersey line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Jersey at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Nov. 1838 and sent to P. Niedenbraugh Freehold, N.J.
  Arrears to the 4th of Sept. '38  300.00    Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. '39  60.00     $360.00  
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 132

1850 Sarah Poland's application for a Pension }
E. Frederik is agent Frederick N. Pracy-

On this Seventeenth day of August A.D. Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Eight personally appeared before me Saml. T. Allen one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey (Sarah Poland a resident of the Township of Howell in said County of Monmouth aged Sixty Nine) - years who being first sworn According to Law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838) entitled An Act Granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows - That she is the Widow of John Poland who was a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution and for a specification of the services of her said husband she refers to the records of the Pension Department - That the following is a copy of a certificate of pension granted to her said husband and under which he drew pension till his death. viz War Department
Revolutionary Claim
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 18 th of March 1818, John Poland Late a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the pension List Roll of the New Jersey Agency at the rate of Eight Dollars per month to commence on the Four- tyth day of April One Thousand Eight Hundred & Eighteen
(S) Given at the War Office of the United States This Twentyth day of June One Thousand Eight hundred & eighteen J. C. Calhoun Secy of War

She further declares that she was married to the said John Poland on the third day of October One Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty Five — that her Husband the aforesaid John Poland died on the Nineteenth day of January Eighteen hundred & Twenty Three that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen Hundred and Ninety four — Big at the time above stated that time above stated that there is no record of her marriage whatever that the following persons were present at the marriage ceremony Richard Longstreet John Buchalaw Lydia Morton Elizabeth Longstreet
And that I was married by Abiel Abbot Esq then Clerk of the Court of the Peace in and for the County of Monmouth aforesaid and that I am too feeble and infirm from old age & sickness to attend Court at Freshfield which is about eighteen miles from my residence in the Township of Hamlls
Sworn & subscribed on the day & year aforesaid at Hamlls Sarah Poland in said County before me mark
me Sam F Allen Charles Morris

And the said Judge do hereby certify that I was acquainted with the said John Poland in his Life Time who was a pensioner as as stated in the foregoing Declaration & that I was and have been acquainted with him and the said Declarant for the space of thirty five years and that ever since I first became acquainted with them untill the death of the said John Poland they always lived together & were reputed to be man and wife legally married and that I am acquaint- ed with their children & they are & always have been reputed legitimate. And I do here- by further certify that the said Declarant is a credible person & her statements are entitled to belief & confidence & that from old age & Infirmities she is unable to attend court.
Sam H. Wilson
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I Daniel H. Ellis Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for the county of Monmouth New Jersey, do hereby Certify, that Samuel F. Allen who has subscribed the foregoing affidavits, was at the time of the doing thereof, & still is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas duly Commissioned & sworn & enrolled in my office, & that full faith & credit are due & ought to be given to all his official acts as such, and I do further Certify, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Samuel F. Allen, & that his name subscribed to the foregoing affidavits declaration, & certificate are his proper handwriting, & genuine -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court at Tenafly in said County this twentieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight -
D. H. Ellis Clk

March 30, 1932
BA-J/AWT aw
Mrs. Helen E. Abbott 10 S. Dorset Avenue Ventnor, New Jersey
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to John Poland, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 115 , based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Poland or Polland .
He enlisted in the fall of 1775 and served one year as a private in Captain Joseph Stout's company in Colonel Maxwell's New Jersey regiment. He enlisted in the spring of 1778 and was a sergeant in Captain Henry Luce's company in Colonel Shreve's New Jersey regiment, and served until "peace was proclaimed".
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 20, 1828, then in Monmouth County, New Jersey and was aged sixty-four years.
He died January 19, 1823.
The soldier married October 3, 1785 in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Sarah Bennet. She was born September 27, 1768 in Dover Township, New Jersey.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 15, 1838, at which time she was living in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

The children of John Poland (Polland) and his wife, Sarah*
Catherine born October 7, 1785, married ---Wain- right Garret " December 24, 1787 John Bennet " December 22, 1790 William " February 25, 1792 Peter Bennet " December 19, 1794 Samuel " June 23, 1797 James Hankinson " January 23, 1800 Cornelius Van Brunt " March 8, 1802 Gisbert Longstreet " November 2, 1804 Barns Bennet " January 12, 1808
There is no charge made for this service.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

OFFICE 1926 SEP 5 U.S. PENSION
LAB. DIVISION SEP 20 1928 RECEIVED

Mr. Phillips to send this up me and the records in this case
Freehold NJ Sept. 22 1928
Bureau of Pensions Washington:
I would like to get a copy of pension claim of Soldiers Widow #115 filed in your office. If there is any charge please advance and remit in advance. If impossible to get copy please furnish me with abstract giving important details
Yours truly
#115 Widow of John Poland
Miss Viola Tazewell P.O. Box 672
Freehold New Jersey

N. Jersey Sarah Poland lit. to G. Kedonburgh 27. Sep. '38,
Act July 7. 1838

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

E. P. R. 1 WOODSIDE AVENUE TRENTON, N. J.
Dear Sir. I asked you sometime ago if you would please send me the date of marriage and death of Sarah Snook Poland widow of John Poland Revolutionary Soldier who died Jan. 19. 1823 and the names

E. P. R. 1 WOODSIDE AVENUE TRENTON, N. J. clavin of the olders indom is (Adon mupr 115)
If there is any reason why you cannot grant me this favor, will you be kind enough to tell me so. I am enclosing damped envelope.
I thank you most sincerely Monday Eliz th P. Folsom.

Ans. Feb. 1, 1928.
E. P. R. 1 WOODSIDE AVENUE TRENTON, N. J.
Dear Sir - Will you please, if possible give me the date of the marriage and death of Sarah Snook Poland. Poland's widow no. 115. She was the widow of

E. P. R. 1 WOODSIDE AVENUE TRENTON, N. J.
Sergent John Poland who served during the Revolutionary War.
I thank you
most sincerely.
Elizabeth P. Pickley.
(Mrs. H. M. Pickley)
January 10 th

Albert Ray

State of New Jersey
I James D Westcott Secretary of State of New Jersey do certify that Joseph Brinley Esquire before whom the preceding affidavits were taken and sworn to and acknowledged, and who hath attested the same, was at the time thereof and now is, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Monmouth in said State, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn; also that Henry D. Polhemus Esquire who hath signed the preceding certificate and whose official seal is hereto attached, is Surrogate of the County of said County of Monmouth, duly appointed commissioned and sworn, - and that full faith and credit are to be given to their respective official attestations.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Trenton this twentieth day of December A.D. one Thousand eight hundred and thirtyfour
James D. Westcott

J n Poland aged 64 years - enlisted as a private in Capt. Stout's Co y 2 d Jersey Reg t - under Col l Maxfield in the year 1775 for one year & was discharged again enlisted in the Spring of the year 1778 as a Serg t - for & during the War, in the 2 d Jersey Reg t commanded by Col l Shreve & served until Peace was proclaimed & rec d . His Discharge — Act of 1818 - 30 Jun 1818.
Alen t Rugg

On this Fifteenth Day of August A.D. Eighteen Hundred Ands Thirty Eight. John Smith appeared before me Samuel Allen one of the Judges of the Inferior - Court of Common Pleas in Ands for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey. Richard Long- street. A resident of the Township of Howell in said County of Monmouth aged Seventy One years who being Duly Sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration That he was present at the Marriage of John Poland the aforesaid Deceased and Sarah Poland his widow Saw an Affidavit for perjury that the said John Poland and Sarah Bennett was Sarah Poland widow of the aforesaid John Poland and were married in the year 1785 - by Abiel Allen then a Justice of the peace in Ands for said County of Monmouth in the Township of Dover - and that John Poland - Lewis Johnston Lydia Norton and others were present and Witnessed the said Marriage and that the said John Poland and Sarah Poland lived together to the time of his the said John Poland's death and were ever reputed as man and wife. Sworn to and subscribed } Richard Longstreet The day and year aforesaid before me } Sam d Allen

And the said Judge do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the said within named Deponent Richard Langstrut And that he is a creditable person & his statement entitled to belief and confidence (Sam F. Allen)

John Brees
ans d . Sept r 28 th 47
no-4084 for 100 acre Pension Office
Wyoming Sept 23
Inquiry Revolutionary Bounty Land Claim
5 Secretary of War Washington D.C. M c Gadm
Rec d . Sept r . 27 th 47

Dear Sir
My morning Liegeance to Pa
At the request of the heirs of John Poland I write you to ascertain if there is any thing due on account of his services which they allege to have been rendered in the Revolution in the New Jersey Line in Ogdens or Dayton's Regiment. They say he never drew his bounty lands if it should appear that his heirs are entitled to draw his bounty lands please forward me the necessary forms blanks and information for obtaining it
And May yours Respectfully
John Brice
J. L. Edwards
Common Pleas
Sept 28 th 47 - Inform d Mr Brice, that said W th 2084 for 100 acres issued the 27 th Dec r 1834 to the Chaldron family heirs of John Poland, alias Poland, private N. Jersey line

Application of John Poland, a Soldier in the Revolutionary War for a Pension under the late Act of Congress.—
Freehold N.J. 20 Ap: 1878.
Cover
Ext

The Subscriber Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey Do hereby certify, That William J. Bowne Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit appears to have been made is duly enrolled in my Office as one of the Judges of the said Court, and that his official acts as such are entitled to faith and credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name, and Affixed the seal of the said Court at Freehold this twen- tieth day of April in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and eighteen.
J. Phillips Clerk

1928- Jan. 24- Mrs. L. M. Leavitt advised how to obtain date of last payment etc - MMV -
1928- Feb. 1- Mrs. H. W. Richey advised how to obtain date of last payment etc etc
1929- Apr. 22- Miss L. M. Leavitt Viola Tazewell etc.
1932- Mch. 30- Miss L. M. Leavitt E. Abbot etc.
115
Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
Sarah Poland Widow John Poland Priv. Riv. War.
Act: _____
July 7. 1838.
Index: — Vol. M. _____, Page 134 _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
April 22, 1929
Miss Viola Tazeneu P.O.Box 672, Freehold New Jersey
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 115, it appears that John Poland or Polland enlisted in the fall of 1775 and served one year as private in Captain Joseph Stout's Company, Colonel Maywell's  Maxfield's New Jersey Regiment.
He enlisted in the spring of 1778 and was a sergeant in Captain Henry Luce's Company, Colonel Shreve's New Jersey Regiment and served until "peace was proclaimed".
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 20, 1818, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, aged sixty-four years.
He died, January 19, 1823.
The soldier married, October 3, 1785, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Sarah Behnet. She was born, September 27, 1768, in Dover Township, New Jersey.
She was allowed pension on her application executed

August 15, 1838, at which time she was living in Howell Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Their children were:
Catherine born October 7 1785, married Garret " December 24, 1787. ---Wainright. John Bennet " " 22, 1790. William " February 25, 1792. Peter Bennet " December 19, 1794. Samuel " June 23, 1797. James Hankinson " January 23, 1800. Cornelius Van Brunt " March 8, 1802. Gisbert Longstreet " November 2, 1804. Barns Bennet " January 12, 1808.
Respectfully,
Add: no change is made for this one
E.W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. Rev
February 1, 1928
Mrs. H. W. Rickey 1 Woodside Ave Trenton, N. J.
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a John Poland, who married Sarah Smock.
The only John Poland whose name appears on said records (W.115) served with the New Jersey Troops, married Sarah Bennet, and he died January 19, 1823. They were married October 3, 1785.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of the above named Sarah Poland, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
John Poland, widow Sarah, Certificate No. 1241,

issued November 30, 1838, rate $120 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of July 7, 1838, New Jersey Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

msu
January 24, 1928
Mrs. Lyman M. Leevitt 214 Parkside Ave., Trenton, N. J.
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a John Poland who married Sarah Smock.
The only John Poland whose name appears on said records, (W.115) served in the New Jersey Troops, married Sarah Bennet and died January 19, 1823.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of the above named Sarah Poland, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C. citing all of the following data: "John Poland, widow Sarah, Certificate No. 1241, issued November 30, 1838, rate $120 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of July 7, 1838, New Jersey Agency". The date of last payments of such pension is not on record in this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Did what ? ← Would you tell me when the petition of Sarah Snock Poland wife of John Poland who was in the Rev- olutionary War.
Thank You very much for your trouble.
RECEIVED JAN 9 1928 OLD RECORDS DIV.
Very truly Helen Stewart
8 Received A. G. C JAN 9 1928
2 stamped env

1st Ind.
LLB/ORD
War Department, A. G. O., January 12, 1928- To The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
1. Attention is invited to the basic communication. 2. Mrs. Leavitt has been informed of this transmittal.
Lutz Wahl Major General, The Adjutant General.
By B
1 Incl. (Stamped envelope)

VENTURA, CALIF. MAR 23 1932 Ventura, R.F.
Mar. 21, 1932.
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs,
I wish to get some information about the widow of John Poland , a soldier in the Revolutionary War. The pension claim number is 115.
Would like to have

her full name, dates of birth, marriage and death.
Is it possible to get a copy of the pension claim? If so kindly let me know the cost.
The records are re- quired to complete a genealogy and an early reply will be most appreciated.
Yours truly (Mrs) Helen E. Abbott 10 S. Dorset Ave.

Mrs. A. C. Abbott 10 So. Dorset Ave. Ventnor, N. J.

On this Twenty Third day of October Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Eight Personally appeared before me Saml F Allen One of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey Richard Longstreet a resident of the Township of Howell in said County of Monmouth aged Seventy One years who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration, Viz, That he was present at the Marriage of the aforesaid pensioner John Poland and Sarah Poland (now his widow and applicant for Pension) That the said John Poland and Sarah were Married at the House of (he thinks) Jesse Thorp in the Township of Dover in the County of Monmouth aforesaid in the Month of October 1785 by Abiel Atkin Esqr then one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey and that he the said Richard Longstreet Lewis Johnston John Buckalew Lydia Morton Elizabeth Longstreet and others — All of which are now dead (Excepting this deponent and Lewis Johnston who now resides somewhere in the Back part of the State of New York) were present and Witnessed the said Marriage ceremony and that the said John Poland and Sarah Poland ever after until the death of the said John Poland lived together and were reputed in said neighbourhood as man and wife and raised a numerous family of children which have always been reputed in said neighbourhood as legitimate Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me
Richard Longstreet
Saml F Allen

I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the said Richard Langstreet and that he is a creditable person and his statements entitled to belief and confidence Sam F. Allen
State of New Jersey Monmouth County ss. I Daniel H. Ellis Clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in & for said County do hereby certify that Samuel F. Allen who has signed the foregoing affidavits & certificates was at the time of the doing thereof & still is a judge of the said Court of Common Pleas & justice of the peace in & for said County duly commissioned sworn & enrolled in my office & that full faith & credit are due & ought to be given to all his official acts as such - & that I am ac- quainted with the hand writing of said Judge & that his name signed to the foregoing papers is his proper hand writing - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court at Freehold in said County this twelfth day of November Eighteen hundred and & thirty eight - D. H. Ellis Clerk

550 Pens in Final Poland's Supplemental Affidavits -
P. Vredenburg Agent Freehold
No. Jersey
Say? Jan 1779
In Final St. Certificates
No 8777 - issued to Dec 1783
Admitted
Sergeant 2 years
P. Vredenburg Esq
Freehold
N. J.

Freehold mfnov 13th
free
Nov 15
Adfproof Sarah Poland.
July 550
Mr Luce is ch? with the ougl. papers -
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. 6 -
23
R.

Franklin Nov 12-1858
Mr. Smith Enclosed is the additional evidence required by the Department in the case of Sarah Poland. The original papers have been at the Department some time. The Department will perceive that it supplies every thing that the Department required in their last letter to me. The old Lady is needy & it would be conferring a favor if the Department would act at its earliest convenience upon her claims.
Truly yours & G. Bedenbaugh
L. S. Cannon Esq.

Freehold of August 21st
Free
550 Aug 23
N. J. 7 July 1838,
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr: of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Fruitland Aug. 20 th 1878.
Dr Sir
Enclosed is the application of Mrs Sarah Poland for a pension - The attention of the Department is solicited to her case at its ear- liest convenience.
Truly yours G. Redmond
J. L. Edwards Esq.

John Polano 1733
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On this Twentyth day of October A D Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Eight personally appeared before me Saml F Allen one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey Sarah Poland a resident of the Township of Howell in said County of Monmouth aged Seventy — years who being duly sworn according to Law Ath on her Oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 Entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows — That she is the Widow of John Poland who was a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, and for a specification of the services of her said husband she refers to the records of the pension Department that the following is a copy of a certificate of pension granted to her said husband and under which he drew pension till his death. (Sig)
War Department Revolutionary Claim
I certify that in conformity with the Laws of the United States of the 18 th of March 1818 John Poland late a Sergeant in the Army of the revolution is inscribed on the pension list Rolls of the New Jersey Agency at the rate of Eight Dollars per month to commence on the Twentyth day of April One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen
Given at the War Office of the United States this Thirtieth day of June One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen
J C Calhoun Secy of War
She further declares that she was married to the said John Poland on the Third day of October Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five, H. L. L.

On this Twentyth day of October A D Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Eight personally appeared before me Saml F Allen one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey Sarah Poland a resident of the Township of Howell in said County of Monmouth aged Seventy — years who 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 7 th 1838 Entitled an Act Granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows — That she is the Widow of John Poland who was a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, and for a specification of the services of her said husband she refers to the records of the Pension Department That the following is a copy of a certificate of Pension granted to her said husband and under which he drew pension till his death (Sig)
War Department Revolutionary Claim
I certify that in conformity with the Laws of the United States of the 18 th of March 1818 John Poland Late a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List Rolls of the New Jersey Agency at the rate of Eight Dollars per month to commence on the Twentyth day of April One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen Given at the War Office of the United States this Thirtieth day of June One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen
J C Calhoun Secy of War
She further declares that she was married to the said John Poland on the Third day of October Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Five That her husband the

2 Aforesaid John Poland said on the nineteenth day of January Eighteen Hundred & Twenty Three that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the said place But the marriage took place previous to the First of January Seventeen Hundred and Ninety four viz at the time above stated - That there is no record of her marriage whatsoever That their eldest child Catherine Poland was born October the 7 th 1785 which was shortly after our marriage The Leaf containing the family record of the ages of our children being by me in presence of the said Judge Torn out from the family Bible for the purpose of being sent with and subjoined to these papers - That the following persons were present at the marriage ceremony viz, Richard Langstrat John Buckalew Lewis Johnson Lydia Morton & Elizabeth Langstrat All of which are now deceased Except Lewis Johnson who is said to reside in Clinton County in the state of New York and whose affidavit I have not been able to obtain on the subject - And that I was married by Abiel Albin then a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Hampshire Aforesaid and that I am too feeble and infirm from old age & sickness to attend courts at Freucholds which is about eighteen miles from my residence in the Township of Hawell.
Sworn & subscribed at Hawell
in said county before -
me Saml F. Allen
Charles Henry 3. Witness
her Sarah X Poland mark

And I the said Judge do hereby certify that I was acquainted with the said John Poland in his Life Time who was a Pensioner as is stated in the foregoing Declaration & that I was and have been acquainted both with him and the said Declarant for the space of Forty years & that ever since I first became acquainted with them until the death of the said John Poland they always lived together as & were reputed to be man & Wife legally married and that I am acquainted with their children and they are & always have been reputed legitimate and I do further certify that I was present and saw Sarah Poland the Mother named Declarant take from the family Bible the records of the Birth & Ages of their children for the purpose of being subjoined & sent herewith and that the said Declarant is a creditable person & her statements are entitled to belief & confidence & that from old age and infirmity she is unable to attend courts
Saml F. Allen

State of New York, Nassau County ss: Sarah Poland within named being again & me duly sworn according to Law deposed & saith that Exhibit No. 1 on her application purporting to be a record of the birth of her children contains the date of their respective births, is her true & only family re- cord -
Sworn to & subscribed this 26 th day of October 1888 before me a judge of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in & for S d County Sam H. Allen John - Rogers
Sarah X Poland mark