Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23,382, for Henry Ranson, North Carolina

SERVICE
NUMBER
166
Ranson, Henry.
8 23 382
CONTENTS

New York
24.652
Henry Ranson
of Rockland Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Vance of the Regt commanded by Col Hannon in the N. Carolina line for 2 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of July 1834 and sent to Sta. Alw and N Rep.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833. of 100.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 24. 20.00 $120.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book Vol. 4 Page 118

State of New York,
Rockland County, On this twenty eighth - day of November in the year A.D. 1832, personally appeared in Open Court, before the judges of the court of Common Pleas, now sitting, Henry Hanson, a resident of the town of Haverstraw, in the County of Rockland and State of New York, aged Seventy six years the fifth day of July, 1832, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th. 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That early in the Spring of the year 1776 in New Bern, North Carolina, where he then resided, he enlisted for three Months, in a Company of Artillery commanded by Capt. Vance, in Col n Caswell's Regiment, and marched to Wilmington on Cape Fear River, against Sir Henry Clinton, marched from thence to New Bern and was there discharged, the time of service being expired, from there went to Edenton and there enlisted under Capt. Bayley, as a guard to the Powder wagons, and guarded them to Wilmington which engagement lasted one Month, from there went to New Virginia, Winchester town, there joined the volunteer corps under Capt. Thurston, in the month of December, and marched to Philadelphia to assist Genl. Washington, marched from Philadelphia to Morristown, quartered at Lord Sterlings from there marched to Red Bank, near New Brunswick, there attacked the British, had an engagement for two hours, from there returned to our quarters at Lord Sterlings, and was there discharged on the 17th of March, 1777, from there went to White Plains and there enlisted under Capt. John Thomas, the Col n who commanded the Regiment not now recollected but believe his name was also Thomas, and after Capt. Thomas resigned then Capt. Townson took the command, and after he was appointed paymaster at Fort Montgomery then Capt. Woodward took the command, then marched to Red Bank, Hammer, or Phillips, then transferred to Capt. Brouns Company was in Capt. Brouns company until November, under Col n Hammon, then transferred to Capt. Levingworth Company of Continental troops, to take prisoners to Hartford went to Litchfield, and was there discharged some time in November, then enlisted in the same month at Bedford under Capt. Mills for six Months, the Col n name not now recollected, served that time as guards at Bedford, then he went to New London, and entered on board the Genl. Putman a twenty gun ship, under the command of Capt. Thomas Allen, for six Months Cruise in the Spring of the year 1778, and during said Cruise took a 14 gun Brig, and four sail out of a fleet bound to New Foundland with provision and clothing.

and afterwards an other Brig bound to Quebeck, Returned to the port of New London, and was there discharged when the term was expired, and I then returned to Bedford in Westchester county, some time in the fall of the year 1779 he was called out in a company of Militia commanded by Capt. Sacket, to defend the town of Bedford, having received information that the British was coming against the town, the company was stationed two Miles from the town, and he stood under arms all night, at the brake of day in the morning the Capt called on him and ordered him to call in a Picket, he and two other men went and on their way stoped a horseman, suppos d to be one of the British, but it prov d to be an American, and sent him back to give a signal where the out guards lay he gave us the signal, we then had five men, we attacked the British guards, and their horn blowed for a retreat, we followed them two or three miles to Esq. Lyons House, where we cross cut them about the time they set fire to the house, we passed through the house while on fire, and met them at the door, we fired five guns at them and they retreated, and then he returned home again, that from that time to the close of the Revolutionary war, he continued in the service under different Capt s whose names not now distinctly recollected, as he then resided near the lines he was very often out on duty but the number of times he was out or the length of time he was out under each engagement he is now unable positively to declare, but at one engagement under capt. Archer he went to Norisenca with thirty six Horsemen attacked a camp of about 2000 men killed a number of them and took eleven prisoners, and he doth confidentially believe that he served more than one year after his service under Capt Sacket as aforesaid, that he has no documentary evidence of any of his services, as he does not recollect ever to have received a written discharge, and that he does not know where to find a living witness to prove any of his services by, that since the war he has resided at Bedford at New York at the Delaware and for the last thirty years in the town of Haverstraw, where he is well known, and to any of the Citizens thereof he can apply for testimony to prove his character and veracity by — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State — that Matthew Benson James Sherwood John Foster John S. Gurney and many other persons can testify to his services — Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
in Open Court
David Pyle Clerk.
Henry Ranson

We James Sherwood a Clergyman, residing in the town of Ramapo in the County of Rockland, and Matthew Benson residing in the Town of Haverstraw in said County, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Henry Hanson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy six years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & Subscribed the year and day aforesaid in open court. David Pyle Clerk.
James Sherwood Matthew Benson
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that James Sherwood who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident town of Ramapo, in said county, and that Matthew Benson, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Haverstraw aforesaid, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. And also, that they are well acquainted with the said James Sherwood and Matthew Benson, and know them to be credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. And also, that all the above proceedings were in open court.
Per Curiam. David Pyle Clerk
I. David Pyle, Clerk of the court of Common Pleas aforesaid, Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Henry Hanson for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this twenty eighth day of November 1832.
David Pyle

213,85- Declaration of Henry Ransom
200012

State of New York Rockland County) On this Fifteenth day of July, 1833, personally appeared before me Daniel Johnson, one of the judges of the court of common Pleas, in and for said county, Henry Ransom, the person who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration, who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on his oath make the following amendment to his declaration. That he served three Month in the company commanded by Name. That he served one Month under Capt Balgley. That he volunteered and served three  three Month under Capt Thurston. That he served six Months under Capt Thomas. Townsend, Woodward, Browns, Livingworth. That he served six Month in the company commanded by Capt Mills. That he served six Month on Board of the General Putman under Capt Allen. That by reason of Old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as the precise length of his services under Capt Sachet, Archer, St John. For one year and one Month. (That he was born in the City of New York on the fifth day of July 1756 and that he has no record of his age but by tradition from his parents)
sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me, but according to the the best of his recollection, he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades: For one Year and one Month I served under the said capt s but how long under each he cannot say; for which service I claim a pension ————— Henry Ransom
sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before me Daniel Johnson judge
I Daniel Johnson judge as aforesaid Do hereby certify that the Summons to the war department was put to the said Henry Ransom at the court of common Pleas on the twenty-eighth day of November last and all were satisfactorily answered at which court I was one of the judges Daniel Johnson judge

We the undersigned, also judges at the said Court hereby certify, that the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, were all put and satisfactorily answered, as is before certified.
Edward Sufren, First Judge
Corn. J. B. Blanevelt
I, David Pye, Clerk of the County of Rockland, do hereby certify that Daniel Johnson Esq. who has taken the deposition of Henry Branson the applicant to his amended declaration was on the day of the date thereof one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take depositions and acknowledgments, and that Edward Sufren, Daniel Johnson, Cornelius J. Blanevelt, (with Peter D. Smith, now out of office Esq.) were the only judges that held the Court, on the twenty eighth day of November 1832, that I am well acquainted with the signatures of the said judges, and verily believe their signatures subscribed to the preceeding deposition and certificate, is genuine, and that the papers of Henry Branson are in the same condition in which they passed the Court on the twenty eighth day of November, 1832, and that the amended declaration now is now annexed to them.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 31 st day of July, 1833.
DAVID PYE
Several terms not satisfactorily rec d but including the whole sum of the Genl. Return may by consent of Genl. Ward be is admitted for 12 mo
Accts 12 mo per 40

Rockland County New York
Supt
adm
David Frye Agt Clarkstown P.O. Rockland Co New York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 28 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjunct notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Henry Hanson Rockland County N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlis. 1776 3 Private Capt Vance Col. Caswell New Bern To Wilmington 16 years Traditionary   Enlis. 1776 1 Guard Capt Bayley on Cape Fear River New Bern   Enlis. 1777 ditto Capt Thurston Gen Washington To Wilmington, N. Carolina   Capt Thomas Col. Hammon To Philadelphia   " Townsend To Norristown   " Woodward Quibbletown   " Brown White Plains   Enlis. 1777 6 Guard Capt Miles To Portland   Enlis. 1778 6 Seaman Capt H. Allen near Mitchel   1779 not stated Capt Lockhart Town of Bedford  
He states he served more than 1 year after his service
on board the Genl Putnam a 23 Gun Ship
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. _____ who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Prohibition
23382
INVALID.
File No. 23,382
Henry Rayson Mid New York
Act: June 7 th 1911
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 349
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Kenny Ransom
The original declaration in this case on file in pension office -
Edward
The original papers on file in this case
M c Wara

State of New York Westchester County ss 3 On this 27 th Day of November 1833 personages appeared before the undersigned justice of the peace of said Samuel Miller of said County aged 76 years who being first duly sworn according to Law Did Depose and say that he was well acquainted with Henry Hanson now Resident of One land County During the Revolutionary war knows that he served under Capt W m Woodward in the year 1777 and also further says that he volunteered in said under said Woodward to go on an expedition from the White Plains to Manhasset to Dislodge a Company of the British and that he Deposed and said Hanson John Brown and a Sergent Major was sent by Capt Woodward as an advance guard and that said Brown was killed by the British in said Service and also says that he frequently saw said Hanson under arms in the Service of the United States during the war and believes that he was a faithful Soldier and true patriot — Sworn and Subscribed before me the Date first above written Samuel Miller
Horatio Root
Justice of the peace This to certify that I am well acquainted with Samuel Miller and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity
Horatio Root

I, Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of Westches- ter State of New York, do hereby certify that Horace B. Heat before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and who has subscribed the Great Writs and the Certificate of Character following was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected & sworn and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and believe the Signatures subscribed as aforesaid are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County and subscribed my name this 3 rd day of December 1833
N. Bayles Atty

State of New York West Chester County
ss. On this second day of December 1833.
Personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. Abijah Harris a resident of said County aged Seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law, did de- pose and say that he was well acquainted with Henry Ranson (now a resident of the County of Rockland) during the Revolutionary War. Knows that he served under Captain Moses St. John in his Company of Infantry in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Thomas Thomas, saw him in said Company at Peekskill which was there to relieve the Fort Montgomery at the time the British took Possession of it, but the precise time he then served, cannot state. Knows, that he served under Capt. Sackett in Col. Thomas Regiment in the Town of Bedford in the month of June 1779 for the space of One month, knows that he served under Capt. Jacob Vermilyea in the fall of the year 1781. and went with a scouting Party to the lower part of the County but the time thus served cannot state; knows also that soon after they returned to Bedford he went with a scouting party under the Command of this deponent to the lower part of the County — knows that from the year 1777. when that the said Ranson was reputed to have been an active man in the service of his Country during the Revolutionary War and further this deponent saith not.
Subscribed and sworn
Abijah Harris —
This 2 nd day of December 1833. before me.
Jabez Robertson Justice of the Peace

State of New York } Westchester County } ss. I Saber Robertson a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Westchester residing in the Town of Bedford in the said County do hereby certify that Abijah Harris named in the within Affidavit is of reputable Character and that full credit is due to his Testi- mony. Given under my hand this Second day of December 1833.
Saber Robertson Justice of the peace
I Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of Westchester and State of New York do hereby certify that Saber Robertson before whom the foregoing affidavit of Abijah Harris was sworn to and who has subscribed the same (whereunto the Certificate above) is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn & residing in said County and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and believe the signa- tures subscribed as aforesaid are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto af- fixed the Seal of said County and sub- scribed my name this 2 nd day of De- cember 1833.
N Bayles Clk #