Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,945, for Moses Ramsdale, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
or Ramsdale, Moses or Ramsdill, or Ramsdell.
W 26945
CONTENTS
Nancy
See p. 2

NEW YORK 32657 Mersey Ransdall, dec'd late of Jefferson Co of Washington in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp commanded by Captain Daniels of the Regt commanded by Col. Smith in the Revolution for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and in 16th May, 1834
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July, 1849 and sent to George M. Phillips arrears to the 4th of Pensional allowance ending Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. Dampkin Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 4 Page 62

Why be to Sedma or Edah, Adm. for the benefit of himself
Henry, Knight, Oliver, Francis, Abner, Amanda, Maria, & Nancy, Pamela etc.
Spencer

Reported
No. 8616 81
New York
Nancy Ramsdale decd.
widow of Moses Ramsdale
who was a my Private
in the Revolution
increased from Thirty Dollars
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Terminating, 3 rd April 1844 the day she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of August 1849. and sent to
Geo. M. Phillips
Washington
D.C.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Entered in Book Vol. 2 Page 84 Book A

State of New York } Onondaga County }
Moses Ransom came before me one of the Justices of the peace of the County of Onondaga in the State of New York and made oath that he is the same Moses Ransom to whom the original Certificate in his pension was given of which the following is a copy
"These Certify that Moses Ransom a soldier "of the Sixth Massachusetts is entitled on the Pension Roll "at Thirty Dollars per month to commence from 1 st Sep 1782 "agreeable to resolve of Congress of 2 April 1782 "Pension Office at Boston 26 March 1784 —" "John Lucas Comy"
That he served in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment at the time he was disabled and that he now resides in White's town (late Frankford) in the County of Onondaga late Herkimer and has resided there for upwards of five years previous to which he resided in Cumber land Above Island — Moses Ransom
Given this 9 day of July 1798 before me
Hugh White one of the Judges of the common pleas in and for the County of Onondaga & Justice of the peace
3784
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I Moses Ramsdell of White Town in the County of Onondaga and State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint
my true and lawful Attorney to receive in my name of the Commission of lease my Pension which is now in Arrear & unpaid as an Inuendo of the United States
Given under my hand in presence of A. Buel
Moses Ramsdell
Prudence
Abner D. Doolittle
State of New York Onondaga ss }
On the tenth day of June one Thousand eight hundred and sixty eight personally appeared before me Moses Ramsdell who acknowledged that he executed the above letter of Attorney as his free act and deed before me
Henry White one of the Judges of the Court of common Pleas in and for the County of Onondaga further of the peace

5190 Nancy Randall ad July 7. 1878 Adirondack Watertown NY agent
Married 20 Feb 1784 Husband died 16 May 1834 29 July 1839

State of New York Onondaga County ss.
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County of said Nathaniel Lapham of Marshall in the County of said, who being duly sworn according to law both on his oath say that he is fifty eight years of age that he is well acquainted with Mrs Nancy Ramadill of Ellington in Jefferson County the widow of Moses Ramadill - that he intimately knew them both from his earliest recollections as a child and until the death of the said Moses - that he knows from reputation that the said Mrs Ramadill was lawfully married to the aforesaid Nancy, being then Nancy Lapham of Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island in the winter of the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty Five that at that time & previous thereto and afterward he lived at Cumberland, well remembered the said Moses and Nancy were said to be married - knows that from the time of the earliest recollection of this deponent and when this deponent was about eight years of age to the period of the death of the said Moses they lived together as man & wife & brought up a family of children - this deponent has no personal recollection of the wedding, but has every reason to believe that they were married at the time above named knows his own age now and at the time they were reported to be married and cannot be mistaken about it.
Subscribed and sworn to Nathaniel Lapham this 1 st day of April 1839 Before Joseph D. Hubbard Justice of the peace of Onondaga Co.
I certify that Nathaniel Lapham the above named affiant is a man of good sound mind and memory and one of the most respectable inhabitants of the County of Onondaga & that full faith & credit should be given to his statements & testimony. Witness my hand April 1 st 1839.
Joseph D. Hubbard Justice of the peace of Onondaga Co.

State of New York Cannons County. To all:
I James Dean Clerk of the said County, certify, that Joseph D. Husbands Esq. was on the 1 st day of April 1849 a Justice of the Peace of the said County, duly elected & sworn; that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and that the within written signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office, this 2 nd day of April A.D. 1849.
James Dean Clerk.

State of New York Onondaga County, ss.
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Abner Bartlett of the City of Utica in the County aforesaid, who being by me duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath say that he is sixty four years of age, that he was well acquainted with Mrs. Nancy Ramsdell of Ellistburgh, the widow of Moses Ramsdell - that he intimately knew them both in early life before marriage and after marriage and until within fourteen years last past - that he knows from reputation that the said Moses Ramsdell was lawfully married to the aforesaid Nancy being then Nancy Gapham, at Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island in the winter of the year seventeen hundred and eighty four or about that time - that at that time and previous thereto and afterwards he lived in Cumberland, well remembers that the said Moses and Nancy were said to be married - knows that from that time (until within fourteen years last past, and has been informed and justly believes that) to the time of the death of the said Moses they lived together as man and wife and brought up a family of children. This deponent was not present at the wedding, but has every reason to believe they were married at or about the time above named - that he knows his own age now and at the time they were married and cannot be mistaken about it, and further says not.
Subscribed and sworn to this 2 d day of April 1839
Abner Bartlett
before me. J. B. Dyer Justice Peace
I certify that Abner Bartlett the above named affiant is a man of good sense, mind and memory and one of the most respectable inhabitants of the County of Onondaga and that full faith and credit should be given to his testimony.
J. B. Dyer - Justice of the Peace of Onondaga County

State of New York, Onondaga County - ss
I, James Dean Clerk of the said County, certify, that John B. Pease Esq. is a Justice of the Peace of the said County, duly elected & sworn; that I am well acquainted with his hand- writing, and that the within written signature, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 2 nd day of April, A.D. 1849.
James Dean, Clerk.

Cumberland, Woonsocket Falls, Feb. 4 th 1839 —
Mr. Abiah Ely Dear Sir
Yours of the 18 th of January has been recd in my absence attending the Gen. General Assembly of this State — and am now hasten to give you an immediate answer —
I have carefully examined the Bureau of this Town and cannot find the Marriage of Moses Barnsack to Nancy Lapham recorded —
I will use due diligence to find some person or persons who saw them married, and if obtained will take their affidavit of the fact and enclose the same to you —
Yours Respectfully
D. Sayles Town Clerk

State of New York
Jefferson County. On this eighth day of February January 1839 personally appeared before the Hon Ben- jamin Wright one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Jefferson Nancy Ramsdale a resident of the town of Ellisburgh in the county of Jefferson aged seventy years who, being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath make the following dec- laration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provi- sion made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pen- sions to certain widows:" That she is the widow of Moses Ramsdale who was a private, drummer, and Lieutenant in the war of the Revolution as this declarant is informed and believes: that he enlis- ted and served in said war three years and then enlisted for during the war and was discharged an invalid and was entered on the Pension Roll as belonging to the 6 th Massachusetts Regt at thirty shil- lings per month to commence from 1 Sept. 1782 It is believed that he obtained a pension under the Law of 15 th May 1828 as the letter of the present commissioner of Pensions dated 30 th October 1828 to the said Moses Ramsdale says " that the documents forwarded by you to this Department have been referred to the Secretary of the Treasury " The said Moses Ramsdale was transferred by letter dated 14 th August 1826 from the Roll of Massachusetts to that of New York to take effect after the 24 th March 1826. She further declares that she was married to the said Moses Ramsdale on the twentieth day of February in the year nineteen hundred and eighty four; that her name before marriage was Nancy Lapham; that she was married at the residence of her father father in the town of Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island by a Magistrate by the name of Shepherdson

That her father's name was Abner Lapham; that her family Record is lost out of the old Bible and unless she succeeds in finding it she knows of no record of her marriage unless it may be in the town where she was married: That her husband the aforesaid Moses Ramsdale died on the sixteenth day of May Eighteen hundred and thirty four; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seven hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed, on Nancy Ramsdill the day and year above written before Benjamin Wright one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County N.Y. Commissioners.
State of New York
Jefferson County ss. Abner L Ramsdill being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with Moses Ramsdale and Nancy his wife in the lifetime of the said Moses; that he the said Moses died on the 16 th day of May 1834 1834 leaving the said Nancy a widow; that she has never married since the death of her husband the aforesaid Moses Ramsdale but still remains his widow
Sworn to and subscribed Abner L Ramsdill on the eighth day of January  February 1839 before Benjamin Wright one of the Judges of Jefferson County Court Commissioners

I hereby certify that Abner L Ramsdell the above named affiant is a credible person (February) 8 th 1839
Benjamin Wright one of the Judges of Jefferson County Courts Coun'te.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office.
I, PELEG BURCHARD , Clerk of said County, do hereby Certify, that Benjamin Wright Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn,
was at the date of the same a Judge of the Courts in and for the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same.—and further, that I am well ac- quainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the same to be his proper hand writing and signature.
Witness my hand and seal of said county, this tenth day of April in the year 1839
P. Burchard Clerk.

I, Germina Lapham of Cumberland in the County of Providence & State of Rhode Island on solemn oath do testify & say that I am now Seventy seven years of age; that I was well acquainted with Moses Ramsdale and Nancy Lapham, whom the said Moses married, previous to their marriage, and was present at their wedding. & saw them married by Nathaniel Shephardson Esquire, then a justice of the Peace, in Cumberland.
They were married at the house of Job Bartlett in the month of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and Eighty four.
I was also well acquainted with the said Moses & Nancy after their said marriage, and knew that they lived together as man & wife, and brought up a family of children.
Signed in presence of us {
Abiel Cook
Anna Bartlett
Germina her X Lapham mark
State of Rhode Island Providence &
Cumberland January 28 th A D 1840
Then the above named Germina Lapham appeared before me and made oath to the foregoing affidavit which was subscribed to in my presence by her making her mark. And I further certify that said Germina Lapham is known to me as of good reputation and that her statements herein are entitled to full credit.
Abiel Cook Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence Yc. I, John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within for the County of Providence, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that the said book of  of Oaths before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn is one of the Justices of the Peace, for the Town of Cumberland in said County of Providence; that by law said the said his said capacity is duly authorized and qualified to administer oaths, & take depositions, and that his aforesaid Signature is genuine. —
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of our said Court, at the City of Providence, in the aforesaid County of Providence this twenty- ninth day of January A.D. 1840.
John W. Smith Clerk

I hereby certify that I attended upon the Widow Nancy Brumhall D o Widow of M c Don Brumhall D o and that she died in the Town of Ellisburgh County of Jefferson State of New York on the third day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty nine and that I am a Practicing Physician in said Town
C. W. Eastman
Subscribed & sworn to This 5 th day of April 1849 Franklin Waitz Justice
I certify that Charles W. Eastman is a regular practitioner of medicine in this Town & is a man of truth and veracity
Dated Ellisburgh April 5 th 1849 Franklin Waitz Justice
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office, }
I, James G. Lynde, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Franklin Waitz Esq ————— before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn, —————
was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace —————
in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verify believe his name subscribed to the same to be his proper hand-writing and signature.
Witness my hand and seal of said County, this 5 th day of April in the year 1849.
James G. Lynde. Clerk. By H. B. Massey Deft

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th June 1832, Moses Ramsdale deceased late of New York, who was a private in the Revolution, and died on the 16 th May 1834, is inscribed on the Pension roll at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March, 1831, and terminating on the 16 th May 1834. The amount is due and payable to Sedgman Ramsdale, Administrator, for the sole use and benefit of himself Henry Ramsdale, Knight Ramsdale, Oliver Ramsdale, Francis Ramsdale, Abner Ramsdale, Amanda Ramsdale, Maria Ramsdale, and Nancy Ramsdale only surviving children, deducting what has been paid if any at the rate of $30. per annum.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 13 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

I Nancy Ramsdell widow of Moses Ramsdale being duly sworn depose and say in addition to and explanatory of my declaration for a pension under the act of July 7. 1838 that my deceased husband the said Moses Ramsdale was a pension er under the act of April 2 d 1782 and transferred from the roll of Massachusetts to that of New York 4 th March 1826 and under the law of April 24. 1816 his pension was raised to Eight Dollars per Month and at the time of his death he was on the invalid pension roll of the State of New York according to a printed roll which is marked New York Pension Roll & made for the for g Congress. That I am knowing to these facts from information only except that the said Moses was on the pension roll at the time of his death. I am informed by my son that in his opinion I stated in my declaration that I was married at the residence of my father. If so it is not quite true nor did I so understand it when the judgment it to me. I was married at the house of my brother in law Job Bartlett who married my sister and lived but a short distance from my father's. just across the street
& further say not sworn & subscribed
before me this 20 day of February 1840
Nancy Ramsdell
Solomon Justice

STATE OF NEW-YORK. } Jefferson County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, Peleg Burchard, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Robt Lamson Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn,
was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the same to be his proper hand writing and signature.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said county, this 21 day of February — in the year 1840
P. Burchard Clerk. for Ino. M. Sigourney Deputy.
Witness my hand
Robt Lamson Esq.

May 13, 1937
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Moses Ramsdale, W. 26945 BA-J/MCS
Mr. Howard B. Fonda Tuckahoe New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the record of the Revolutionary War soldier, Moses Ramsdell, W. 26945.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 26945, based upon the military service and upon disability incurred during service of Moses Ramsdale in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted in the spring of 1777, place not stated, and served in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment under Captains Japhet Daniels and John Nixon and Colonels Nixon and Smith until 1782 when he was discharged in consequence of wounds received in battle (name of battle not stated). He then served as a subordinate superintendent in an army hospital until September 1, 1782.
On account of his wounds he was pensioned from September 1, 1782.
He married in Cumberland, Rhode Island, February 20, 1784, Nancy, the daughter of Abner Lapham and the marriage took place at the home of Job Bartlett who married Nancy's sister, her name not given.
In July, 1798, Moses Ramsdale was living in Whitestown, Oneida County, New York, where he stated he had lived "for upwards of five years" and before that he lived in Cumberland, Rhode Island. In 1826 he was living in Whitestown, Oneida County, New York. In 1828 he stated he was sixty-four years of age and at that time he was living in Oneida County, New York.

Moses Ramsdale died May 16, 1834, in Jefferson County, New York.
His widow, Nancy, was allowed pension on her application executed February 8, 1839, at which time she was seventy years of age and was a resident of Ellisburgh, Jefferson County, New York.
She died in Ellisburgh on April 3, 1844.
In 1849 the following were the only surviving children of Moses and Nancy Ramsdale: Ledmer who lived in Jefferson County, New York, Henry, Knight, Oliver, Francis, Abner, Amanda Ramsdale, Maria Ramsdale and Nancy Ramsdale. The soldier's widow, Nancy, and his son, Ledmer, both signed their names as Ramsdill. The soldier signed as Ramsdale.
In 1839 one Nathaniel Lapham of Marshall, Oneida County, New York, aged fifty-eight, stated he knew Moses and Nancy Ramsdale from the time of his earliest recollection, and in 1840 one Gemima Lapham of Cumberland, Rhode Island, aged seventy-seven, stated she was present at the marriage of Moses Ramsdale and Nancy Lapham, relationships not shown.
There are no further data relative to the family of Moses Ramsdale.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
26945
File No.
26945
Nancy Bamsdale wid of Moses Bamsdale Pai Rev war
Act: March 3d/48 June 17th 1848
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 157
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1893
Aug 31, Hist to Mrs. M. H. Kretzinger St. Madison Iowa,
Feb. 10/94
Amil. Herb. C. F. Ramada 1001 F. St. N.W. Washington 1908 Oct. 8. Hist to Mrs. L. A. Swanberg, P.S.M.
1926 May 21 to Harry D. Re...
1928 Jan. 19. Hist to Viola M. R. ...
1931 Apr. 2. Hist to Mrs. ... Casey
1937 May 13. Hist to Mrs. ... Fonda

Seal to C F Russell 1001 D St N.W.

N. York
Nancy Ramsdale
let. to Adrik Ely 1 st May 1840 to same 30 th May 1840
Act July 18 1838

5190
Nancy Pennisdale
Act. July. 7. 1835
M d 20 Feb 1784 Husband died 15 th May 1834 —
Col Nifon 2 Miss Capt Holden's Line
Admitted
Paid 9 months $30 —
Admiral Ely Esq. Watertown New York

Oliver Ramsdale's name is inscribed on the Roll of Invalid Pension of the New York Agency at the Rate of $8 per Month.
Pension Office
14 Nov 1898
D. H. B. Hale

Increase Moss Ramsdale and N act 7 June 1832
Adm 2 years per $80 00 per an
From 4 March 1831 to 16 May 1834 the day of his death, payable Sedman Ramsdale, Adm for the sole use and benefit of himself - Henry Ramsdale, Knight Ram- sdale, Oliver Ramsdale, Francis Ramsdale, John Ramsdale Isaac Ramsdale, Maria Ramsdale, and Nancy Ramsdale, only surviving chil- dren of Moss Ramsdale ad- dressing what has been paid at the rate of $20 per an if any With the same time Mrs M Phillips

Children, Henry Ramsdell, Knight Ramsdell, Oliver Ramsdell, Francis Ramsdell, Abner Ramsdell, Sedmar Ramsdell, Amanda Ramsdell, Maria Ramsdell, and Nancy Rams- dell.

Nancy Ramsdale } Jefferson Co NY. act 17 June 44 § 30 th wid of Morris
To what time was she last paid
Pension Office August 8 1849
Ques. & Ans. pa to 4 th March 1844. 10213.

Increase Nancy Ramsdell mo of Mary
Ms
act 7 July 1838
advised $80 00 per share
from 4 March 1836 to 4 March 1841. also under acts 3 March 43 and 17 June 44, - from 4 March 1843 to 3 April 1844. the age of her death, Payable to Eliza reducing what has been paid at the rate of $30 per share.
Geo M Phillips Present

32657 increased  New York  Albany Moses Ramsdale decd.
of _____ in the State of New York who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for
increased from  Thirty Dollars
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Terminating the 16 th May 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of August 1849. and sent to Geo. M. Phillips
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Edward C. Clarke Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 4 Page 62

5.611 10707
increased
New York
Nancy Ramsdale
Widow of Moses Ramsdale who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 16 th May 1834 of ~~~~~ in the State of ~~~~~ who was a Private in the ~~~~~ commanded by Captain ~~~~~ of the ~~~~~ ~~~~~ commanded by ~~~~~ in ~~~~~ the ~~~~~ line for ~~~~~ increased from Thirty Dollars
Inscribed on the Roll of ~~~~~ at the rate of 80 Dollars ~~~~~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. Terminating the 4 th March 1841.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of August 1849 and sent to Geo. M. Phillips
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Edward C Clarke Clerk, Book D Vol. 1. Page 179.

Albany New York
Nancy Ramsdale widow of Henry  Moses Ramsdale who was a Private in the Revolution
Husband died 16th May, 1834.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of May, 1843, and sent to
J. L. Whittenden, Esq., Adams, New York
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 112
Reported
Certificate ins. under act 7th June 1832 see wi thin

From Massachusetts To New York
Moses Ramsdale
Captain Daniels company of the Regt Commanded by Col Smith
Ratio of disability,
Date of discharge,
Time of closing testimony,
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at 5 5 dollars per month, to commence on the Roll from Sept 1. 1782
Certificate of pension issued the _____ of _____ and _____
Arrears to 4th
Semi-annual payment ending
Act of the _____
Final certificate of pension to be paid at the rate of 5 dollars per month from the date of this certificate to the date of death or until the 4th of March 1782

See letter April 18. 1843 to Hon. T. C. Chittenden.
Albany 5,611
Nancy Ramsdale widow of Moses Ramsdale
who was a pensioner under the Act of 24 th April 1816, Invol. and who died on the 16. May 1834 of Jefferson Co. in the State of New York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Holden of the reg't. commanded by Col. Nixon in the Mass. line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 30 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of July 1840 and sent to Aduel Ely Watertown, N. York
  Arrears to the 4th of March 1840 120.00   Annual all. Sep... 15.00   $135.00 
} Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 2. Page 99 Clerk

Miss Mansfield Pension
Romisdale Notes Mass. Nov 15

These certify that Major Rundale a Soldier of Sixth Mass ts is Entered, on the Pension Roll, at Thirty Shillings p r month to com- mence from 1. Sept r 1802 agreeable to Reg ts -line of Longevity of 28 th April 1802
Pension Office at Boston, 26 th Mar 1804
John Lucas Com ry
30 in lieu of £1 p r month

Regster 1828 N 1220
Enlisted for 9 mo 23 July 1779 - Col Morton Regiment Final Settlement
10 July 1783. 18.05 10 July 1782 54.60 10 July 1782 73.68
Moses Ramsdall States in his application under the act of 15 May 28 that entered the Cen- nereal Office in the year 1779 or 78, according to his best recollection. for the time of during the war in Capt Joseph Daniels Company in Col. Nicas Brigade of the 1st Mass Regiment, and continued to serve until the year 1782 when he was discharged in con- sequence of wounds received in Battle

War Department
Pension Office
30 th October 1828
Sir,
The documents forwarded by you to the Department in support of your claim under the act of the 15 th of May 1828, have been referred to the Secretary of the Treasury, who is charged with the execution of that law.
I am respectfully
Your obed Servt
James L. Edwards
Mr Moses Ramsdale Astoria
New York

Recd. Aug. 14. 1876
FREE
Pension Office Hon. James Barton Sey at War Washington City.

State of New York Oneida County No. 3,
On this twenty sixth day of May 1826, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Oneida, personally appeared Moses Ramsdell who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Daniels in the regiment, commanded by Colonel Smith in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Rolls of the State of Massachusetts from whence he removed thirty three or thirty four years since, that he now resides in the State of New York, where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future; and that his reasons for removing to the State of New York were with a view of affording a better support for himself, and family.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid -.
Moses Ramsdell
J. H. Justice

State of New York } Oneida County ss: }
William Bristol being duly sworn saith that he well knows Moses Hambleton to be the same person described in the foregoing affidavit
William Bristol
Sworn and submitted to } before me this 26 th day } of May 1836. }
E. Cozier Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is a man of veracity.
E. Cozier Justice
CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss. ONEIDA COUNTY, }
I, JOHN H. OSTROM, Clerk of the County of Oneida, do hereby certify, that Ezra S. Cozier whose name is subscribed to the certificate and affidavits in the annexed paper
Justice of the
and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certificate, a Peace in and for said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised by law, to take the proof and acknowledgment of DEEDS, and discharge of MORTGAGES, &c. : and further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Ezra S. Cozier and verily believe the signature of "E. S. Cozier" subscribed to the said certificate, to be the proper hand writing of the said Ezra S. Cozier

Hon. James Barbour Secy of War. Sir
Attica August 8 th 1826
Annexed is Moses Ransdell's application for transfer of Pension from Boston to New York. — The ap- plication is made out agreeably to the form forwarded from your office by Mr. Storrs, who thinks it to be correct. — As agent for Mr. Ransdell in receiving his Pension, will thank you to inform me when the transfer is made —
Yours very respectfully Asahel Swards

Moses Ramsdell for formal cert.
Asahel Seward, Utica, N. Y.
Rec d 10 Oct. 1826
rec d from Utica, N. Y. 10 th Oct. 1826

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
State of New York
County of Onondaga
ss.
On this fourth day of October 1826, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Onondaga personally appeared Moses Ramsdale who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captains Daniels and John Holden in the regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Massachusetts that he never received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate, on or about the  day of 18 2 near but has drawn his pension on a certificate from John Lucas Commissary of Pensioners which is hereto annexed —
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Moses Ramsdale
J. Boyer Justice of the peace
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.
drawn a certificate from John Lucas, Commissary of Pensioners,
except the one which accompanies this affidavit,

State of New York Oneida County ss.
William Bristol of the town of Attica, County and State aforesaid, being duly sworn, saith, that he well knows Messrs Rogersdale, who has subscribed the within affidavit, to be the identical person therein described.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 5 th day of October 1826 E. Bozier Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent, William Bristol, is a man of veracity E. Bozier Justice
CLERK'S OFFICE, ONEIDA COUNTY, ss.
I, JOHN H. OSTROM, Clerk of the County of Oneida, do hereby certify, that Ezra S. Bozier Esqr whose name is subscribed to the certificate of Acknowledgment of the annexed papers. Affidavits &c.
and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised by law, to act as such Justice of the peace &c. : and further, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Ezra S. Bozier and verily believe the signature of "E. S. Bozier" of the said Justice subscribed to the said certificate, to be the proper hand writing
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this Fifth day of October . A. D. 1826
J. H. Ostrom clerk

Attica, Oct 5th 1865
Sir,
Annexed are the Papers supposed to be necessary for the granting a new Pension Certificate to Moses Ramsdell. If any informality shall have occurred in filling up the blanks will thank you to point out to me wherein
Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt.
Habel Seward
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Watertown April 10. 1839
Sir
Herewith receive the declaration of Nancy Ransdill widow of Moses Ransdill for a pension under act July 7. 1838
pr ob sub
Admiral Ely
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions (Washington)

Watertown Feby. 21. 1840
Sir
I enclose herewith the additional declaration of Mrs Nancy Ransdale widow of M rs Ransdale an applicant for a pension under the act of July 7. 1838 and also the affidavit of Jemima Lapham relating to the marriage of the said Nancy —
It is understood by the family that M rs Ransdale served nearly seven years and was a Drum Major at the time he was discharged. It is supposed that the papers relating to his pension will show the nature & extent of his service — He was at one period a member of the body called Washington's life guard. I hope this case will be attended to without that delay which is usual in applications during the season of Congress.
Very respectfully Yr Ob Servt
Admiral Ely
P.S. I also return the original papers A-E
1. L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington

Watertown Jefferson County N.Y. May 10. 1840
Sir In your letter of the 1 st inst in relation to the Claim of Nancy the widow of Moses Ramsdale you say that it appears by the rolls that he was "an Invalid Pensioner and that he served nine months as a Private in Col. Nixon's Regiment & that no evidence of any other service can be found" This is so different from what the family suppose was the time of his service that I am desired to request of you an examination of his papers made with a view of obtaining a pension under the act of 15 May 1828 & referred to in your letter herewith enclosed —
The following is a copy of the original Certificate to Ramsdale —
"These certify that Moses Ramsdale a Soldier of the Sixth Massachusetts is entitled on the Pension Roll at Thirty Shillings per month to commence from 1 Sept. 1782 agreeable to resolve of Congress of 2 April 1782
Pension Office at Boston 26 March 1784 John Lucas Compt."
I submit also if Ramsdale enlisted for a term of two years or more & in consequence of wounds did not remain in the Army only nine months, whether his widow is not entitled to a full pension? Will you be so kind as to inform me for how long a period the said Moses

Enlisted & at whose period he was discharged.
Yrs Ob Servt
Admiral Ely
J. L. Edwards Esq
Comr. of Pensions
Washington

Watertown N.Y. June 29. 1840
Sir
In your letter of May 1. last respecting the claim of Mrs Nancy Ramsdale widow of Moses Ramsdale to a pension you have ascertained his service to have been in the Reg't of Col. Nixon of Munks. Mrs Ramsdale says that her husband signed a period of three years under one enlistment previous to the one under Col. Nixon & that the name of his captain was Holden & the name of the Colonel of the Reg't Smith -
If the above description, which is all she can give, will enable you to search for his name & ascertain what services he performed under both Holden Col. Smith you would confer a favor on this widow: & if no proof of further service can be found, you may, if you please, send me her Certificate for the 9 months
Yrs Ob servt Admiral Eby
L. L. Eames Esq. Cris 7 Pounds.

Adams Apr. 24/48-
Sir:
I return you the declarations of Mrs. Drake, & Mrs. Ramsdell with official certificates annexed. I had supposed that my certificate was sufficient, until the receipt of your letter. - My own statute it is sufficient to get any paper recorded in any part of the State. It is good evidence in any of our courts. - Sec. 1. Recd. Statutes of New York 1847 § 4 & 16 - 2 Recd. Statutes 325 § 74 -
Please inform me if a general official certificate of the Clk. certifying that I am the true copy of the County & giving the date of my commission & the time it will expire, will not answer for all cases, or must I obtain a certificate for each case?
I sent the declaration of Mrs. Frankah Redway to you, before sending them you returned to me. How it can be used? Please inform me -
Respectfully, Yours etc. Secy V. C. Clattington
L. L. Edwards Esq Board of Pension -

Adams (N.Y.) Apr 12/43
S. L. Edwards Esq
Sir:
I enclose you the application of Mrs. Nancy Remond for a Pension there for a General return, as soon as your commission will permit.
Respectfully Yours & Sir N. C. Gladden

Washington, June 12. 1849
Sir
I enclose you herewith the application of the Administrator of the Estate of Mrs Nancy Ramsdale (of New York) widow of Moses Ramsdale, for increase of pension under the Acts of 1838 & 1843, as also for pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832,
With respect Yr obed Servt Geo. M. Phillips
Col. L. L. Edwards Board of Pensions

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
August 2 d . 1849.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that on a list of 9 months men, Capt. Kraggins Co. - mustered at Worcester June 25. 1779 is the name of Mooses Ramsdell , of Mendon private.
On Council Records June 10. 1780. - Warrant drawn in favor of Mooses Ramsdell , 9 months man, for £ 140. bounty, to which he is entitled by resolve of June 8. 1779.
On army books, entered as enlisted during the war, is the name of Mooses Ramsdell , of Milford, in Capt. Blayes Co. Col. Nixon's Reg't. (the 6 th ) and credited by 12 mo. service, from Jan 1. to Dec r 31. 1780. at 44/ pr mo. as Drummer.
Mendon 407-31
[Handwritten signature]

The foregoing is all the evidence of service of any one of the name of Moses Ramdell which appears on the rolls in this office —
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W m L. Putnam Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is hereby requested to furnish proof from the rolls in his office of the service of Moses Ramsdale or Ramsdell, in the War of the Revolution.
Said Ramsdale or Ramsdell was an Invalid Pensioner under the Resolve of Congress of 23 d April 1782, from the 1 st September 1782, until the date of his death, as will be seen by the copy of his pension certificate herewith filed. This application is made by the children who are resident of the State of New York, for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832, and an increase under the Law of 1838. They are able to state no particulars in regard to the enlistments and service of their father, other than those contained in the copy of his pension certificate above referred to, except that they have heard him say he once served as Drum Major.
Witness my hand this 18 th day of June, 1849, at Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts George M. Phillips Atty for heirs
Subscribed by said G. M. Phillips in my presence
Franklin Hall, Justice Peace.

Pension Office August 13 th 1849.
Sir,
The pension of Moses Ramsdale dec d under the Act of 7 th June 1832, has been increased from Thirty to Eighty Dollars per annum, Commencing on the 4 th March 1831, and ending on the 16 th May 1834 the day of his death. Also the pension of Nancy Ramsdale dec d widow of Moses Ramsdale, under the Act of 7 th July 1838, Commencing on the 4 th March 1836, and ending on the 4 th March 1841, Also under the Acts of 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th June 1844, Commencing on the 4 th March 1843 and ending on the 3 rd April 1844 the day of her death. The amounts due under each of the above acts you will please pay upon the production of the proper Vouchers to Sedsman Ramsdale administrator, for the sole use and benefit of himself, Henry Ramsdale, Knight Ramsdale, Oliver Ramsdale, Francis Ramsdale, Abner Ramsdale, Amanda Ramsdale, Maria Ramsdale and Nancy Ramsdale, only surviving children of Moses and Nancy Ramsdale, after deducting what has been paid under the above named acts at the rate of $30 per annum.
J. W. Acors Esq.
Pension Agent
Albany N.Y.

Washington, August 6, 1849.
Sir,
The application I filed some time since of the Administrator of the widow of Moses Ramsdell was for an increase of the pension allowed Mrs. Ramsdell under the Act of 7th July 1838, as also for the benefits of the Act of 7th June, 1832.
I duly received a Certificate for the pension under the last mentioned Act, and herewith return the same, together with evidence shewing that Mr. Ramsdell was in service for a longer time than that for which the pension was granted. I likewise enclose an old copy of the Invalid pension Certificate of Mr. Ramsdell. From it, and the evidence adduced, it will be seen that he was in service from 1779 to 1782, serving as a Drummer a portion of the time.
Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servt Geo. M. Phillips
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions.

   N o Led. Date of certificate. To whom due When became due amount of certificate     11811 - B Jan'y 1. 1754 Mrs. Ramsdell January 1. 1783 $18.05/50   12505 P " Ditto January 1. 1782 73.68/90  
Treasury Department Register Office Aug. 6. 1849
I Certify the above to be a true extract from the "Register of the certificates issued by John Pierce, Paymaster-General and Commissioner of the Army accounts, for the United States" on file in this Office.
Allen A. Hall
Register

Recd Oct 1898
Mr. F. Dickins will thank Mr. Beall to inform him if the claim act is on the Pension list.
Pension Office 24 Oct 1898 Washington City Subt of Columbia
Hon John B. South Chairman of Ways & Means

Hon Peter B Porter Esq Secretary of War Washington City District of Columbia
Pension Office
Mr. T. B. [illegible] will think it best to [illegible] him of the [illegible] as on the [illegible]
23rd Oct 1898

State of New York Oneida County ss I Moses Ramsdale aged sixty four years do upon oath testify and declare that I entered the Continental service in the year 1777 or 1778 (this deponent be- lieves in the spring of the year 1777 according to his best recollection) for the term of during the war in the company commanded by Captain Joseph Daniel in Colonel Moxons regiments in General Moxons Brigade in the line of Massachusetts on the continental establishment - said Regiment being the sixth regiment and continued therein in ser- vice until the year 1782 and was discharged in consequence of wounds received in Battle the severity of which had disabled him in serving in the line as a soldier - and for which he has been on the pension list for a great many years past, that after his discharge from the line, he served in the hospitals of the army as a subordinate superintendent and that he was in the sixth regiment when commanded by Colonel Smith and he believes his discharge, is with his Invalid pension papers in the War Department I further declare that I have neither received, assign- -ed or transferred my claim in any manner whatsoever therefore I request the Secretary of War to have the War- rant sent to me at Utica in the county of Oneida and this shall be his receipt for the same
Moses Ramsdale

I Asahel Sward of Utica aged forty seven years do upon oath declare that I have been long acquainted with Moses Ramsdale who has subscribed the foregoing declaration in my presence and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and further I do believe that he did perform the military service therein stated.
Asahel Sward,
Witness J. H. Hulme
Before Ezra S. Cogin Esq. personally appeared the above named Moses Ramsdale subscribed to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined, to be his free act & deed; and likewise, personally appeared Asahel Sward who hath subscribed the above Certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn Oath to the truth of the deposition by them respectively subscribed this Twenty third day of October 1828 —
Ezra S. Cogin Justice of the peace
In testimony that the above written Ezra S. Cogin was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments &c in the State of New York at the above date and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature I have hereunto affixed the County Seal and subscribed my name and quality at Utica in the County of Oneida this 23 rd day of October in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & twenty Eight —
J. H. Hulme clerk

Nancy Pounds Declaration

State of New York
Jefferson County ss:
On this 12 th day of April, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared before the undersigned, Thomas C. Blair, First Judge of Jefferson County Courts, Nancy Remsdell a resident of the town of Ellisburg in the county aforesaid aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oaths, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of M c Rae Remsdell who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and as such, was in receipt of a pension at the time of his death (May 16, 1834) amounting to ninety six dollars per annum. That she the said Nancy Remsdell, after the death of her said husband, received a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838, the annual amount of which was thirty dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Nancy her Remsdell Deponent and subscriber before me the day & year above written; and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Nancy Remsdell, & know her to be the person described in the above declaration, & who was a pensioner under the act of July 7 th 1838.
T. C. Blair
First Judge of Def.
Jefferson County Courts, Committee

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Jefferson County Clerk's Office, }
I, DANIEL LEE , Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Thomas O'Whitinden Esquire before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn,
was at the date of the same first Judge of Jefferson County Court Counsellor in Supreme Court in and for said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the same to be his proper hand writing and signature.
WITNESS my hand, and seal of said County, this 24 th day of April in the year 1843
Daniel Lee
CLERK.

87.672
Moses Ramsdell New York,
admitted, P. 130 per on 4 March 1831 to
16 May 1834.
Children
administrator Sedgwick Ramsdell widow died 30 April '44
George M. Phillips, Prest

Declaration
On behalf of the children of Moses and Nancy Ramsdale, for pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832, and increase of pension under the Acts of July 7 th 1838, and 3 rd March 1843.
State of New York, Jefferson County ss.
Be it known, That on this fifth day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine, personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas  Circuit and Court of Oyer & terminer in and for the County of Jefferson, State of New York, held at Watertown, in and for said County and State, Ledmar Ramsdale, a resident of the County of Jefferson, State of New York, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain for himself and the other children of Moses and Nancy Ramsdale, deceased, the benefits of the provisions made by the Acts of Congress of 7 th June 1832, 7 th July 1838, and 3 rd March, 1843. That he is the Administrator of the Estate of Nancy Ramsdale deceased, who was the widow of Moses Ramsdale, deceased. That the said Moses Ramsdale departed this life on the sixteenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four, and that previous to his decease he drew an Invalid Pension from the United States, on account of wounds received whilst in service during the War of the Revolution, under the resolve of Congress of 2 nd April, 1782. That the aforesaid Nancy Ramsdale, widow of the said Moses Ramsdale, drew a pension from the United States, under the Acts of Congress of 7 th July, 1838, and 3 rd March, 1843, at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum, and died on the third day of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-four, leaving children her surviving as will more fully appear from the proof annexed, and that she remained the widow of the said Moses Ramsdale until the day of her death. That at the time the said Moses Ramsdale was disabled he served in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment. This declaration and application is made for the purpose of having a Certificate issue under the Act of 7 th June 1832, for such amount of pension as the services of the said Moses Ramsdale in the War of the Revolution allow, as also for increase of pension under the Acts of July 7 th 1838, and 3 rd March 1843, as from the account given by the said Moses

Ramsdale of his services in the War of the Revolution, declarant believes that he was in the service for a longer period than that for which a pension was allowed the aforesaid Nancy Ramsdale.
In presence of
J. D. Cady
J. Moore Jr
Leclmer Ramsdell
Stam. of 2d. of W. N. Ramsdale Circuit Court of Oyer & terminer
Sworn to and subscribed before the Judges of the Court of Common Plas of the County of Jefferson, State of New York, the day and year first above mentioned.
J. G. Lynde Clerk of the off. Co. Court. Circuit Court and Court of Oyer & terminer
State of New York, } ss. County of Jefferson, } ss.
I, James G. Lynde, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas  Circuit Court of Oyer & terminer of Jefferson County, holden at Watertown, in and for the County of Jefferson, State of New York, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Moses Ramsdale was an Invalid Pensioner of the United States on account of his services in the War of the Revolution, and died in the County of Jefferson, State of New York, on the fifteenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four , leaving a widow named Nancy Ramsdale, that she, the said Nancy Ramsdale was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum; was a resident of the County of Jefferson in the State of New York, and died in the County of Jefferson in the State of New York in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-four, on the third day of April in said year; that she left children, whose names are, Henry, Knight, Oliver, Francis, Abner, Leclmar, Amanda, Maria, and Nancy. I further certify, that Leclmar Ramsdale is the Administrator of the Estate of the said Nancy Ramsdale, and that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application for pension as set forth in said Declaration.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Seal of Office at Watertown this 5 th day of March in the year of our Lord, 1849.
J. G. Lynde Clerk of the County of Jefferson.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the Nancy Ramsdale widow of 7 th July 1838, Moses Ramsdale deceased late of New York who was a private in the Revolution and died on the 16 th May 1834, is inscribed on the Pension Roll at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, commencing on the 11 th March 1836 and terminating on the 11 th March 1841.
The amount is due and payable to Bedsmay Ramsdale Administrator, for the sole use and benefit of himself, Mary Ramsdale, Knight Ramsdale, Oliver Ramsdale, Francis Ramsdale, Abner Ramsdale, Amanda Ramsdale, Maria Ramsdale and Nancy Ramsdale only surviving children, deducting what has been paid, if any , at the rate of $30. per annum.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 13 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 5 th March 1843 & 17 th June 1844, Nancy Ramsdale widow of Moses Ramsdale deceased late of New York who was a private in the Revolution and died on the 16 th May 1834, is inscribed on the Pension roll at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum, commencing on the 1 st March 1843 and terminating on the 3 rd April 1844. The day of her death . The amount is due and payable to Sedsman Ramsdale Administrator, for the sole use and benefit of himself, Henry Ramsdale, Knight Ramsdale, Oliver Ramsdale, Francis Ramsdale, Abner Ramsdale, Amanda Ramsdale, Maria Ramsdale and Nancy Ramsdale only surviving children, deducting what has been paid at the rate of at the rate of $30 per annum.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 13 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine
Examined and Countersigned. {
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Rev. Wan
(27469.)
7 26.945
Bureau of Pensions.
NW Nancy L.
Application No. _____
Certificate No. 81
NAME OF SOLDIER,
Moses Ramsdell
Co. _____, _____ Reg't _____
INFORMATION DESIRED.
Copies for Hanna K
NOV. 24. 1893

1828 papers to be filed with ad owning File #
26,945
C

Noses Ransdale
Soldier
Mass. line
New York
Ex l , one old Book, + Ref. " Invol. - Wid. file no. 26,945.
Rejected Act 1828

THE BURROUGHS WELLCOME & CO. U. S. A. EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES
TUCKAHOE, N. Y.
April 22, 1937.
U.S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
For the purpose of establishing authority and claim for admission to the Sons of the Revolution it will be necessary to have the record in the form of a letter or certificate from your office on Moses Ramsdell III, covering his service in the Revolution . This is substantiated by claim in your office No. W-26945.
Yours very truly,
Howard B. Fonda Howard B. Fonda.

THE BURROUGHS WELLCOME & CO. U. S. A. EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES
TUCKAHOE, N. Y.
May 7, 1937.
U.S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
As of April 22d letter of certificate covering service for Moses Randall III your office record No. W-26945 was requested.
If the delay in receiving an answer is due to any charge necessary for this record I would appreciate being advised as I am most anxious to obtain this document at the earliest date possible. Any assist- ance you can give will be appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Howard B. Fonda Howard B. Fonda

En Springfield, Ill Sept 26-08
Bureau of Pensions Wash. D.C.
Will you please send me a state- ment of the military history of Moses Ramsdell, a soldier of the Revolutionary War?
Also can you give me any information as to what steps I shall have to take to become a member

of the "Daughters of the American Revolution."
Thanking you for any information I am -
Mrs J. A. Swanberg 1124 S. Walnut St Springfield, Ill.

250 EAST 68TH STREET NEW YORK CITY
Mar 23 rd /21
The Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Would you kindly send me the record of service in the American Revolution of Moses Ramsdell Pensioned from about 1782 to 1834 Enlisted for the war Dec. 1779- 6 th Mass. Reg. Private & drummer Col. Nixon Wounded or disabled in 1782
Born about 1763
Died in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co. New York May 16-1834.
Thanking you in advance I remain Very truly yours
Harry D. Ramsdell

PENSION OFFICE AUG 11 1893
OLD WAR AND NAVY AUG 14 1893 FILES
J

MRS. W. H. KRETSINGER
422 - 3rd Street
Fort Madison, Iowa
Aug 8 th 1898
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
Will you inform me if you have upon the Pension roll - of the soldiers who served in the revolutionary war - the name of Moses Ransdell - I wish to find - if possible under whose command he enlisted and served - He was wounded thro' the leg or ankle on which account he was given a pension He entered the Army from Lower La R.R.

He heard much about his experience when he was in the Army from himself when we were Young Children and interested only in his to us very interesting narratives of the war
These stories ceased away back in 1886 or when he died - and now a strong desire impels to gain information of his enlistment and service in that war which his great-grand-children and their succeeding children may know - Yours with respect Mrs William H. Pretzinger

Grand-daughter of
Moses Russell
I do not know whether or not he had a middle name.

143 Market St - Amsterdam - N.Y.
Dec - 5 - 1927
Mr. Winfield Scott, -
Dear Sir, -
Some time ago - you wrote a letter to my brother - Harry D. Ramsdell 257 E. 68 th N.Y.C. in regard to our Revolutionary ancestor - Moses Ramsdell - Now I am making out my papers so I can join the society here at Amsterdam. Knowing how long it takes to get the papers back - if they are not all filled in etc - I write to ask you if you would be so kind as to send me a letter similar to my Brother's hoping thereby to be able to join on a much shorter time, by attaching your letter to my papers -

If you will kindly do this - I shall greatly appreciate your kindness - The following is a copy of your letter which my brother sent me -
From the papers in the Revolutionary war pension claim No. 26945 - Bureau of Pensions Revolution & 1812 war section - Washington
Moses Ramsdale enlisted in the spring of 1777, and served in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment under Captains Japhet Daniels and John Nixon and Colonels Nixon and Smith until 1782 - when he was discharged in consequence of wounds received in battle (name of battle not stated)
He then served as a subordinate superintendent in an army hospital until Sept - 1 st 1782 On account of his wounds he was pensioned from Sept 1 - 1782 -
He married in Cumberland - Rhode Island Feby - 20 - 1784 Nancy, the daughter of Abner Lapham.
In 1826 he was living in Whitestown Oneida County - New York -
In 1828 he stated that he was then fifty-four years of age and at that time, he was living in Oneida County - New York - He died May 16 th 1834 in Jefferson County New York -
His widow - Nancy was allowed a pension on her application executed Feby 8 - 1839 at which time she was seventy years of age, and was a resident of Ellisburg - Jefferson County - New York

She died April 3 - 1844 at Ellishay - N.Y. In 1849 Ledemer , Henry - Knight, Oliver Francis, Abner Amanda - Maria, and Nancy were the only surviving children of Moses and Nancy Ramsdale - The soldier's widow - Nancy, and his son Ledemer - both signed their names as Ramsdell -
and was signed, - Respectfully - by yourself Winfield Scott. (Copy) Commissioner.
Thanking you very much for any help you may give me by answering this letter -
I remain Sincerely Yours Viola May Ramsdell Dunlavey

Fort Madison, Iowa. March 5-1931
The U.S. Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary Records, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;
Can you send me the record of Moses Ransdale of R.I. or Mass. and also of his son Moses Ransdale Jr. who was wounded and was a pensioner from R.I.
Very truly,
(Mrs. J. M.) Sarah Johnson Casey,

Record Division.
October 8, 1908.
Mrs. J. A. Swanberg,
# 1134 South Walnut Street,
Springfield, Ills.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 26" and received the 28" ultimo, you are advised that from the papers in the claim Wid. File No. 26,945, it appears that Moses Ramsdale was born in 1764 and while a resident of Cumberland Rhode Island, entered the service in the Spring of 1777, serving as Private in Captain Jepheth Daniel and John Holden's company, Colonel Nixon and Smith's 6th Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged in 1782 in consequence of wounds received in battle (name of battle not stated), as subordinate rank and afterwards served in Army hospital. He was pensioned for said wounds from September 1, 1782.
He married in Cumberland, Rhode Island, February 20, 1784, Nancy, daughter of Abner Lapham, and she died in Jefferson County, New York, May 16, 1834. His widow was allowed pension on an application executed February 8, 1839, while a resident of Ellisburgh, Jefferson County, New York, aged 70 years. She died April 29, 1844 at Ellisburgh New York.
In 1849 Ledmer, Henry, Knight Oliver, Francis, Abner, Amanda, Maria and Nancy were the only surviving children.
Soldiers Rank as Drummer & Pouch & Service in Wash'n Life Guard not recognized as facts not having been alleged by Soldier

Wid. File No. 26,945.
Soldier's widow and son Ledmer sign name Ransdill.
For information relative to joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, application should be made to some officer of that Society.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

April 2, 1931.
Mrs. J. M. Casey Fort Madison, Iowa.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:ILL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26945, that Moses Ramsdale enlisted in the spring of 1777, place not stated, and served in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment under Captains Japhet Daniels and John Nixon and Colonels Nixon and Smith until 1782 when he was discharged in consequence of wounds received in battle (the name of battle not stated). He then served as a subordinate superintendent in an army hospital until September 1, 1782.
On account of his wounds he was pensioned from September 1, 1782.
He married in Cumberland, Rhode Island, February 20, 1784, Nancy, the daughter of Abner Dapham.
In 1826 he was living in Whitestown, Oneida County, New York. In 1828 he stated he was sixty-four years of age and at that time he was living in Oneida County, New York.
He died May 16, 1834, in Jefferson County, New York.
His widow, Nancy, was allowed pension on her application executed February 8, 1839, at which time she was seventy years of age and was a resident of Ellisburgh, Jefferson County, New York.
She died there April 3, 1844.

In 1849, Ledmer, Henry, Knight, Oliver, Francis, Abner, Amanda, Maria and Nancy were the only surviving children of Moses and Nancy Rame Dale. The soldier's widow, Nancy, and his son, Ledmer, both signed their names as Rame Dill.
This is the history of the only soldier named Moses Rame Dale found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 War Section
W.P.S.
January 19, 1928
Viola May Remodell Quinlan 143 Market St. Amsterdam, N.Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26945, it appears that MOSES RAMSDALE enlisted in the spring of 1777, place not stated, and served in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment under Captains Japhet Daniels and John Nixon and Colonels Nixon and Smith until 1782 when he was discharged in consequence of wounds received in battle (the name of battle not stated). He then served as a subordinate superintendent in an army hospital until September 1, 1782.
On account of his wounds he was pensioned from September 1, 1782.
He married in Cumberland, Rhode Island, February 20, 1784, Nancy, the daughter of Abner Lapham.
In 1826 he was living in Whitestown, Oneida County, New York. In 1828 he stated he was sixty-four years of age and at that time he was living in Oneida County, New York.
He died May 16, 1834, in Jefferson County, New York.

His widow, Nancy, was allowed pension on her application executed February 8, 1839, at which time she was seventy years of age and was a resident of Ellisburgh, Jefferson County, New York.
She died there April 3, 1844.
In 1849 Ledmer, Henry, Knight, Oliver, Francis, Abner, Amanda, Maria and Nancy were the only surviving children of Moses and Nancy Ramsdale. The soldier's widow, Nancy, and his son, Ledmer, both signed their names as Ramsdill.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
W.H. May 21, 1926
Harry D. Ramsdell 250 E. 68th St. New York City
Sir:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26945, that MOSES RAMSDALE en- listed in the spring of 1777, place not stated, and served in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment under Captains Japhet Daniels and John Nixon and Colonels Nixon and Smith until 1782 when he was discharged in consequence of wounds received in battle (the name of battle not stated). He then served as a subordinate superintendent in an army hospital until September 1, 1782.
On account of his wounds he was pensioned from September 1, 1782.
He married in Cumberland, Rhode Island, February 20, 1784, Nancy, the daughter of Abner Lapham.
In 1826 he was living in Whitestown, Oneida County, New York. In 1828 he stated that he was sixty-four years of age and at that time he was living in Oneida County, New York. He died May 16, 1834, in Jefferson County, New York.

His widow, Nancy, was allowed pension on her application executed February 8, 1839, at which time she was seventy years of age and was a resident of Ellisburgh, Jefferson County, New York. She died April 3, 1844, at Ellisburgh, New York.
In 1849 Ledmer, Henry, Knight, Oliver, Francis, Abner, Amanda, Maria and Nancy were the only surviving children of Moses and Nancy Ramsdale. The soldier's widow, Nancy, and his son, Ledmer, both signed their names as Ramsdill.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner