Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 1371, Henry Bowne, New Jersey

SERVICE
New Jersey
Brune, Henry Eleanor
NUMBER
W 1371 B.L.W. 26,564-160-55
CONTENTS

5,148
New York
Henry Bowne
Colonel
New Jersey Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 of May
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of Decr 1818 and sent to Hon Jno W Laylor House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of Sept-1818 3 mo 11 / 30 $ 26.86
Semi-annual acct ending 4 March 1819 48.
Manuel $ 74.86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
1775
one year
Continued Charlton Saratoga

Cir S. H. Marks Aug 24/55
July 48-127
Vol B2-9.
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Act March 3/55
April 3/55
Eleanor Brown Widow of Henry Brown - Corporal
Pensioner Act Feb 2/48.
AD:160 ac, May 16/56 BDF 18
July 48-127
MR
Sam H. Marks Albany N.Y.

Let to S. F. Mack Nov 19, 1850,
Notification sent Nov 19/50
127 New York Eleanor Bonne widow of Henry Bonne who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Corporal new Jersey line one per $44 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 98 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of November and sent to
S. H. Marks Albany N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 29 1848, Page 09 Vol. a July

One base John Taylor Judge Ballston Springs N. York
Rec d June 3 rd 1818 Henry Bourne priv te Maxwell Newbury St. 1775 to 1776 25 th May 1818
Washington City I was Secretary of the Department
Chas. B. King
John E. Calhoun The Judge's Certificate Cuts as to cur- rents & instances
Ballston Springs N.Y. May 27 th 1818 for writing
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State of New York Saratoga County ss
On this twenty fifth day of May in the Year 1818 before me the subscriber,
one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the county aforesaid, Personally appeared Henry Bourne aged Sixty five years the twenty ninth day of May last past, resident in Charlton in the said County, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war, That the said Henry Bourne enlisted in Flemington in the State of New Jersey in the company commanded by Capt. Joseph Stout in the first Regiment commanded by Col. William Maxwell in the New Jersey line some time in the month of October, or in the month of November in the Year one thousand Seven Hundred & seventy five as a Corporal for twelve months, that he continued to serve in that Corps until some time in the month of December in the Year 1776 when he was discharged from service in Kingwood in the State of New Jersey aforesaid that he was in the battle of Three Rivers in the Province of Lower Canada, and that he is in reduced cir- cumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his Coun- try for support, and that he has at present no other evidence now in his power of his said services -
Sworn to and declared before me the day & year aforesaid
Henry Bourne
John Taylor
I John Taylor Judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Henry Bourne did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common enemy and

I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the department of war pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid mentioned act of Congress. Dated at Charlton this 25 th day of May 1818.
N o . 13. And I do further certify that Henry Bourne the within named applicant was at the time of his making the within declaration, and still is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for his support - Charlton Dec r 21 st 1818
John Taylor
John Taylor
I William Stilwell clerk of the court of common pleas in & for the county of Saratoga do certify that John Taylor is one of the judges of the court of common pleas in & for the county of Saratoga and that I am acquainted with the handwriting of, and know the name of the said John Taylor subscribed to the above and within written declaration & certificate to be the proper handwriting of the said John Taylor.
In witness whereof I have caused the seal of the said county to be hereunto affixed this 25 th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen.
Wm. Stilwell

Charlton 25 th May 1818
Sir
The enclosed declaration on the application of Mr Henry Bonner for the provisions of the act for relative to pensions, for those in the service of the revolutionary war is presented & he wishes your attention thereto. that the Certificate enclosed (if the application should be allowed) be enclosed directed to John Taylor. Post office Charlton N.Y. -
Yours respectfully J. Taylor
Hon ble J. C. Calhoun Esq. Secretary of the Department of War

Henry Bourne copy
5/1/10
1891
1891

State of New-York, } ss. County of SARATOGA, }
ON this 22 nd day of August 1820 personally appeared in open Court, in the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, the same being a Court of Record for the said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Henry Borne
aged Sixty Nine years, resident in the said County, in the State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: for the term of One year from the autumn of the year 1775 as a corporal in a company commanded by capt. Joseph Stout in the regiment commanded by col. William Mawell in Jersey Line called "Jersey Blues" being the first Jersey regiment.
That his original declaration was made on or about the 25 th day of May 1818 and that his Pension Certificate is numbered 5148.
AND I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Henry Borne
SWORN to and declared on the twenty second day of August 1820 . before me in open court
Thomas Palmer Clerk
I, Thomas Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing Deed and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Fifty one dollars and Sixty three cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twenty second day of August 1820
Thomas Palmer
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga.

A schedule of the Real and Personal Estate of the person in the affidavit hereto annexed named his necessary clothing and bedding excepted: Made in pursuance of the Act within men- tioned: Real Estate I have none.
Personal Estate: two old are 19 and the other 18 years of age the latter cost me $5. one year since. the other is worth about $1. (together) $ 11 00 1 old wagon $5. 1 sled $1. 1 Pitchfork 10 cts 6 10 1 Cow $11. 1 pig 50 cts 6 sheep $4. 50 cts 16 00 1 beaver board $3 1 trunk $1. 50 cts 11 chain $2. 75 cts 6 25 2 pine tables $1. 1 stand 37 1/2 cts 1 chest 37 cts 1 75 18 old plates 36 cts 4 old bowls 8 cts 2 pitchers 6 cts 50 1 Tea pot 12 cts 3 small silver tea spoons 18 cts 30 3 old silver tea spoons cost 28 cts each 23 years since 84 4 knives and forks 50 cts 3 old tin measures 6 cts 56 1 funnel 3 cts 2 pots 45 cts 2 saucers $1 1 48 1 tub 31 cts 3 pails 24 cts 3 old lamps 18 cts 76 2 old candle sticks 6 cts 4 junk bottles 16 cts 22 1 tea kettle 37 1/2 cts 1 looking glass $1 1 37 1/2 shovel and tongs 12 1/2 cts 1 trammel 50 cts 62 1/2 1 chain 31 cts old harness 75 cts 1 key 25 cts 1 31 1 pair broken and irons 25 cts 1 safe 18 cts 43 1 tin coffee pot 25 cts 2 old axes 25 cts 50 1 old bridle 9 cts 1 rake pure 31 cts 40 1 Garden hoe 6 cts 6 tea cups and saucers 31 cts 37 1 bible 37 1/2 1 Common Prayer Book 18 3/4 cts 56  $51.63
The said Henry Bourne is by occupation a shoemaker he is lately an old by blindness from pursuing it. His family residing with him consists of his wife named Eleanor Bourne aged fifty six years generally able to take care of herself and three daughters are named Louisa aged 21 years in full health. are named Rebecca aged 19 years of a considerable good constitution. and the other named Harriet aged 12 years of a good constitution. the said three daughters are generally able to support themselves.
Sworn to in open Court Henry Bourne Thomas Palmer Clerk

State of New York County of Saratoga
At a Special Term of the County Court in Equity held at the Court House in the City of Saratoga
On this 14 th day of November one Thousand eight hundred & forty eight, personally appeared before me, Augustus Boeckner, County Judge in and for the county of Saratoga & state of New York Eleanor Bowene, a resident of the Town of Charlton, county of Saratoga and state of New York, aged Eightyone years, who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following De- claration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress approved the 29 th July, 1848 entitled an "Act for the relief of certain surviving Wid- ows of Officers & Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army"
That she is the Widow of Henry Bowene, late of Charlton in the county of Saratoga & state of New York deceased, that according to the best of her knowledge and belief, her husband, the said Henry Bowene, during the period of the Revolutionary War resided in the county of Monmouth in the state of New Jersey where he resided when he entered into the service of the United States and served as a Corporal, in the company commanded by Capt. Joseph Stoult in the Regiment commanded by Col. William Maxwell in the New Jersey Line, called the "New Jersey Blues", being the first Jersey Regiment, and was at the siege of Quebec, under Genl. Montgomery, in 1775 and he was also enga- ged in the battles of Monmouth & Trenton
And she further declares that her husband the said Henry Bowene was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death under the Act of Con- gress passed the 18 th day of March 1818 at the rate of Eight Dollars per Month, and died on the 25 th day of December, in the year eighteen hundred and twenty nine (1829)
And she further declares that she was married to the

said Henry Bowne on the eleventh day of February in the year seventeen hundred & ninety six (1796) that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the Marriage took place previous to the second day of January Eighteen Hundred, viz. at the time above stated and that her name before Marriage was Eleanor La Rue, and her place of residence was Charlton, in the State and county aforesaid.
She further swears that she is now a Widow and has positively continued to be the Widow of the said Henry Bowne deceased, from the time of his death until this day.
And that she has never before made any application for a Pension. A & Eleanor Bowne
Subscribed Sworn before me this 6 th day of November 1848
A. J. Stocker Saratoga County Judge
State of New York County of Saratoga ss. And I the said Judge do hereby certify that the words ("benefit of the") inserted between the 10 & 11 th line - and also the words ("at the") inserted between the 24 & 25 th lines of the other side, were so inserted before sworn.
A. J. Stocker Saratoga Judge

State of New York, } ss. Saratoga County Clerk's Office. }
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA, do hereby certify, That
Augustus B. Becker whose name is subscribed to the annexed instrument, is a County Judge of the county of Saratoga, dwelling in said county; duly qualified And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Judge and verily believe that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of the State of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 11 day of March in the year 1848  James W. Horton CLERK.

DECLARATION.
State of New York } ss. County of Saratoga }
On this Twenty fifth day of March A. D. 1855 before me, Alva Davidson a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared Eleanor Bowne aged Eighty Seven years, a resident of the town of Charlton in the State of New York who, being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the Act of Congress approved March 3d, 1855.
That she is the widow of Henry Bowne who was a Corporal in the Revolutionary War; that, on account of the services of her husband, the aforesaid Henry Bowne in said war, she now receives a Pension at the rate of $ 96. per annum, under the act of 2 d February 1848 as will more fully appear by reference to the evidence now on file in the Pension Office at Washington.
She further declares that she is now a widow; that she has never before applied for nor received any Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress.
Claimant's Signature.
Eleanor Bowne
WE, Joseph L. R. Valentine and Matthew L. R. Valentine residents of Charlton in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Eleanor Bowne in our presence, and that we know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be.
Joseph L. R. Valentine
Signature of Witnesses.
Matthew L. R. Valentine
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Magistrate.
Alva Davidson Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, ss.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE SAID COUNTY, do hereby certify, That Alexander Blandin was on the day of the date of the above DECLARATION and CERTIFICATE a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly elected and sworn, and that the signature to the Jurat of the above Declaration and to the above Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine,
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 27 day of March , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty. James W. Horton
CLERK.
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Henry Bowne Was Born in The 20 Day of May 1752 Eleanor Bowne Was Born The 21 Day of May 1767 Gabriel H Bowne Was Born The 19 Day of February 1786 Mary Bowne Was Born The 16 Day of December 1787 Jemima Bowne was Born The 8 Day of March 1790 Catherine Bowne was Born The 12 Day of March 1792 Liza Bowne Was Born The 11 Day of March 1800 Rebeckah Bowne Was Born The 14 Day of March 1802 Harriet Bowne was Born July 29 th Day 1808

Charlton February 11 th 1796 then Henry Bowne & Ellen La Rue joined hands in Wedlock Band,

State of New York } ss.
County of Saratoga. }
Be it known that before me David Maxwell a Justice of the Peace in & for the county aforesaid duly authorized by the Laws of the State to administer oaths personally appeared Rebecca Bowne of Charlton in the County of Saratoga and State of New York aged Forty Seven Years; who being duly sworn according to Law deposes & says that she is a daughter of Henry Bowne, late of Charlton in the county and state aforesaid deceased, and that Eleanor Bowne was now his Widow, is deponent's Mother; she being the second Wife of deponent's Father.
And the annexed is the Original family Record of deponent's Father, and kept in the Family Bible, which she well knows to be in the handwriting of her half brother Gabriel H. Bowne, by the direction of his Father, the said Henry Bowne, about thirty years ago. And the other paper heretofore annexed is in the hand writing of her Father; and deponent has known it to be in her Mother's possession ever since her earliest recollection. The said Records have remained in her Mother's possession until today.
This deponent was born on the 14 th day of March 1802 and her sister Louisa was born on the 11 th day of March 1800. And one son was born before her who died. And that her name and that of her sister Mariett is recorded in the hand writing of her Father.
That her Father was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death and died on the 25 th day of December 1829.
Subscribed & sworn before me this 8th day of November 1848 David Maxwell Justice of the Peace
Rebecca Bowne

State of New York } County of Saratoga }
And I the said Justice do hereby certify that the word "Original" inserted between the 12 th & 13 th lines above and the word "heretofore" on the 11 th line erased so as to read hereto and also the word "was" on the 11 th line erased before "sworn" and I further certify that the said Rebecca Browne is known to me to be a credible Witness,
David Marshall Justice of the Peace
State of New York, } ss Saratoga County Clerk's Office.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA, do hereby certify, That David Marshall whose name is subscribed to the annexed INSTRUMENT, is a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga, dwelling in said county; duly qualified. And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and verily believe that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the state of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 6 th day of March in the year 1848.
James W. Horton CLERK.

127 Albany New York
Eleanor Bowne widow of Henry Bowne who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Corporal
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 44 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of April, 1849 and sent to
Wm. Hugh White M.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act January 2, 1848, Page 531 Vol. 1 July 29th, 1849 book D.

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Albany N.Y. April 2 o 1855—
L.P. Waldo Esq Commissioner of Pensions Sir,
I herewith enclose the declaration of Eleanor Bowne, a Pensioner of the U.S. under the act of 2 o February 1848— for Bounty land under act of 3 o March 1855—
Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servt. Sam l H. Marks

incr d to $96 per annum deduc y former payts at $44 per annum
Alby Hall
J. H. Marks, Albany N.Y.

Albany October 28 th 1850
James L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Sir.
I have enclos'd the declaration and pension certificate of Mrs Eleanor Brown widow of Henry Brown, who was a pensioner under the act of 15 th March 1818. For the purpose of obtaining an increase of her pension under the acts of Congress of 7 th July 1838, 3 rd March 1843, 17 th June 1844, & 2 nd Feby 1848
I am Sir
With great respect, Your ob t Serv t
Samuel H. Marks

Pension Agency Warford Nov. 20 1858
Sir
I return the enclosed letter it being misdirected to this office
I am very Respectfully Your Ob Serv
Charles Powell Agent By Henry Fowler
J. S. Alvarado Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Payment to be made at
Albany,
by
J. W. Alcott Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Albany, N. Y.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 1848 21, 1848 , Page 531 Vol. 1. book D.
H. Rumpkin, Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
July 29th, February 2d, 1848, I certify that in conformity with the act of Eleonor Powne, of New-York, widow of Henry Powne, who was a Corporal in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Forty four dollars and cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this Second day of April, one thousand eight hundred and forty- nine.
J. Emory
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Bullfinch Spring
Mar 27 1848.
Sir,
Enclosed I forward you the papers Eleanor Brown widow of Henry Brown for a Pension under the act of July 29. 1848. which please examine and make return to me as early as convenient.
J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Respectfully Your obedient Servant Gerrit Smith

No 158
Eleanor Bowne and of Henry N
In the event of Eleanor Bowne Free of Burthen
Act 29 July 1848 Married 1796 husband died 1829 Adms 12mo Cope $44. per m 4 March 1848
In his schedule dated there he has a daughter Mary 60 - per m Coburn Hon Hugh White me

State of New York
Saratoga County ss. Personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the peace in & for the county of Saratoga aforesaid Nathan Hinman of the Town of Charlton in the said county & being duly sworn declares on oath before me that he is well acquainted with Henry Bourne of the said town and has been so acquainted with him for along time and this deponent from his said acquaintance with the said Henry Bourne believes him to be in reduced & indigent circumstances - and this deponent further knows the said Henry to be very infirm in body - and further this deponent saith not.
Sworn at Charlton aforesaid this twenty first day of December 1818 before me -
Nathan Hinman
W m Saylor Justice of Peace
I do certify that I am acquainted with the above named deponent Nathan Hinman and know him to be a man of respectability - Dec 21 st 1818
W m Saylor Justice of Peace

I know William Taylor within named to be a justice of the peace of the County of Saratoga & the within is his signature - I also know Nathan Hinsman within named to be a man of truth & veracity - Dec. 28. 1818
John M. Taylor

✓ 26,564
J Mos. Camp

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J. P. Bell - Esq. Prescription of Dr. Smith Washington D.C.

PGK
WIDOW &c.
File No. 1377
Eliza Browne
Widow
Henry Browne
proprietor Nat
Act: July 29, 1845
Index:—Vol. A , Page 71
[Arrangement of 1870.]

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Office of Pensions
Admiral

House of Representatives
Dec. 28. 1818
Sir
I enclose the papers of Henry Bourne which were sent back for want of the Judges certificate as to the circumstances of the applicant. The part I needs the assistance of his country for support. The same is proved by the affidavit of Nathan Hinman also enclosed. I am acquainted with Bourne the applicant & believe him to be both poor & infirm - He desires his pension certificate to be sent to me -
Yours respectfully John W. Taylor
J. L. Edwards Esq.

State of New York, } ss. County of Saratoga
On this Seventeenth day of October A. D. 1850, before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Eleanor Bowne who being duly sworn according to law, doth, upon her oath, make the following declaration for the purpose of obtaining the full benefit of the Act of Congress of 29th July, 1848, and the Joint Resolution of the 1st of July, 1848, to wit:
That she is the widow of Henry Bowne late of Charlton in said County deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of ninety-six dollars per annum: That since the decease of her said husband, she has been placed upon the pension roll at the rate of Fortyfour dollars cents, per annum, and is now in the receipt of said pension. And she further states that she has been advised that by virtue of said Act of 29th July, 1848, and said Joint Resolution of 1st July, 1848, she is entitled to receive the same rate of pension that her said husband received in his life time.
She therefore herewith returns the Certificate she now holds, and prays that a new Certificate may be issued to her for such increase of pension as she may be entitled to by law.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written, before me, }
Eleanor Bowne
N. H. Brown Justice of the Peace
This certifies that I am personally acquainted with the above declarant - N. H. Brown J. P.
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. County of Saratoga
I, James Horton Clerk of the said County, do hereby certify that Nathan H. Brown was, on the day of the date of the above instrument, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, and that the signature above, purporting to be his, is genuine.
Witness my hand and official seal, at Bathurst this 17th day of October A. D. 1850.
James Horton Clerk