Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,724, James Blake, Continental (New York)

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Continental (New York) Blake, James Nancy
N. 20,724
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(210) New York.
James Blake, private, New York line 6 years Co. Hazen
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York No. — at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of April 1818. and sent to Hon: Mr. Taylor of New York H o of Reps. U. S.
Arrearages to 4 th Sept 1818. 4 23 / 31 mo. $ 37.93 $ 37.93
{ Revolutionary claims, { Act 18th March, 1818, }
Discontinued on the Roll under the Act of the 18th March 1818 — Re-instated. Albany Co. N.Y.
re-instated July 9. 1821 - fear van antwerp —
Notification sent to Mrs. Van Antwerp 28 th June 1820. Albany New York

New York, (A) 16.
Nancy Blake,
widow of James Blake, deceased, (late horseman) who died on the in the month of April 1824, of Albany Co. in the State of New York, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lloyd, of the regt. commanded by Col. Hazen in the New York line for 2 years, private.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York (Alb.) at the rate of 80 Dollars and Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of August, 1838, and sent to Samuel Denkiss, Esqr. Albany, N. York.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838, $160.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. " 40.00
$200.00
5 years pension. { Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838, Section the 1st }
Recorded by G. T. Rhodes Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 67.
843

James Blake Private.
(Conut)
New York 1860.

[No. 1....Declaration.]
Note - See addition to this declaration on the other side written
I James Blake — of the City of Albany — in the county of Albany — in the state of New-York, Do, according to the act of the Congress of the United States of America, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," make the following DECLARATION under oath, that is to say : I do solemnly declare, that I am a resident citizen of the United States, to wit, in the town, county and state aforesaid, and that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life, I am in need of assistance from my country for support. I do further declare, that I was a soldier — in the War of the Revolution, and that I served as such in the said war of the revolution, against the common enemy, until the end of the said war, for the term six years and upwards during said war in the Continental establishment.
That I belonged to the company commanded by Capt. Richard Lloyd — in Col. Moses Hazen's — regiment, and in the line of New-York — And I do further declare, that I entered the said service the twelfth — day of March — one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven — and left the said service on the thirtieth — day of June — one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, — having left the same by reason of the expiration of my said term of enlistment
And I do further declare, that I hereby relinquish all claim to every and any Pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, or of any individual state. Witness my hand, this thirtieth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
WITNESS Estes Hove W Barclay
his James X Blake mark
[No. 2....Judge's Certificate.]
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } To wit : COUNTY OF ALBANY, }
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the thirtieth — day of March — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen — at the city of Albany, in the county of Albany, and state of New-York, before me Estes Hove — Esquire, one of the Judges of the Albany — Court of Common Pleas — in and for the County of Albany — in the said state, duly appointed, qualified and sworn, (the same Court being one of the Courts of Record of the said state) personally came and appeared, the before named applicant James Blake — who resides in the town, county, and state mentioned in the above declaration, and in my presence subscribed the foregoing Declaration ; and also before me then and there he was duly sworn to the truth of the facts contained and set forth in the said declaration. — And it appearing to my satisfaction, as well from the said declaration under oath, as from such other evidence as was in the power of the said applicant to produce, that the said applicant served in the Revolutionary War as aforesaid, against the common enemy, and that the declaration aforesaid under oath of the said applicant is in all other respects true, I do therefore certify and transmit the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War according to the requisitions of the act of Congress in that case made. Given under my hand and seal, at the city of Albany, in the state of New-York, the day and year first above mentioned in this certificate.
Note
See affidavit of John Murphy on the other side written, and C D Cooper's Sec'y certificate also there annexed
Estes Hove

State of New-York,
City of Albany, 3 d ss.
John Murphy of the City of Albany being duly sworn faith that he hath known James Blake mentioned in the foregoing declaration and in the annexed certificate for many years - and that he knows that he the said James Blake served in the revolutionary war by general repute - and that he verily believes his said declaration to be in all other respects true.
Sworn to this thirtieth day of March in the year 1818
John Murphy
Col. S. Howe, Juge. &c.
Addition to the declaration
In conformity with instructions issued from the war department, I do further swear and declare that I received a regular discharge at the time I left the army - which discharge I have since casually lost.
Sworn to this seventh day of April in the year 1818 -
Col. S. Howe, Juge. &c.
his James X Blake mark
Clerk's office City and County of Albany, ss. I certify that Otes Howe who subscribed the foregoing declaration  certificate is one the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the co. of Albany and that the signature is his own proper hand
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the said co. this 13 th April 1818 -
George Murch

State of New York } Secretary's Office }
Certify that it appears from the Records in this Office that Letters patent were issued to James Blake (a soldier in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Moses Hazen in the Army of the United States during the Revolutionary War) for five hundred acres of land bearing date the 18 th day of Nov- ember 1800 which patent was issued pursuant to the directions of an act of the Legislature of this State entitled "an act for the relief of James Blake" Passed April 3. 1797
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of this Office at the City of Albany the 25 th day of March 1818
Chas. D. Cooper Secretary

The Honorable, Secretary of the War Department,
Albany,
SIR,
The preceding Vouchers are forwarded to the War Department for the purpose of procuring the Applicant, named in such Vouchers, to be placed on the Pension List.
I will thank you to forward to me as soon as possible, the Certificate or Document of the Application being granted, in the manner adopted in your Department.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your most obedient Servant,
Wm. Barclay,
Agent for the Applicant.
1 2 unity writing scribed not aut E.H.

James Blake
Not entitled
210
15 Sept 1878
injunction with the Womans Entwerf Albany New York

STATE OF NEW-YORK,
Albany County } ss
On this Nineteenth day of June 1820 personally appeared in open court, (being a court of record in and for the said County , according to the solemn adjudications of the Supreme Court of this state, and being a court which proceeds according to the course of common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and possessing the power of fine and imprisonment) Ames Blake aged about sixty years, resident in the City of Albany in said County who, being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: In Captain Richard Lloyd's Company, Colonel Moses Hazen's  Coongres Regiment for the term of six years and about three months , that his pension Certificate is dated the 18th day of April One thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen, and numbered 210-
And I do 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 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. That I have a Wife named Anna aged about fifty seven Years, who is infirm on account of age and sickness, that I have four Children, Henry aged about thirty two Years, Elizabeth aged about Twenty six , Jacob aged about twenty two , and George aged about Sixteen , the three former are married and live separate from me, and are unable to contribute to my support, the latter is dependant on me for support, I have no trade or occupation other than a Cartman , which business I am unable to pursue on account of infirmity occasioned by old age and lameness —
Sworn in open court this 19 th June 1820
Ames Blake
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
City & County of Albany } ss
I Henry Trues Clerk of the Court of Albany do hereby certify, that the foregoing affidavit 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Three Hundred & Thirteen dollars and Sixty nine cents. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 19 th day of June 1820
Henry Trues Clerk.

Schedule
  1 Lot of ground being 28 feet in front 24 feet in Rear and 89 feet in depth with a small House & Barn thereon, both of which are much decayed 250.00   1 Old House, 1 Cart, 1 Single Sleigh &c 50.00   Sett of Single Harness 1.50   Table 2/- 4 Chairs 4/- 1 Chest 6/- 2.50   1 Box Stove 16/- Water Cask & barrel 4/- 2.50   2 pails & 1 Kettle 4/-, 1 Sow with Pigs 40/- 5.50   3 Fowls 62 1/2   1 Ax 1/- 1 Shovel 2/- 38   Plates, Tea cups, Saucers & Tea pot 23   Spoons Forks and knives 19   Shovel & Tongs, Pots, pan & And-Irons 2.50   Grid Iron 25 
 26.44 3/4  212 69 3/4 
 James Blake 

N.Y. -
19 — ar
In the matter of the application of Nancy Blake, Widow of James Blake, for a pension under the act of July 7. 1838
Declaration &c.
married in '85
act 7. July 1838
5 years pension
adnd 2 years pri. $80.
no deduction
Samuel Jenkins Albany N.Y.

State of New York
County of Albany ss. On this 24 th day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Justice's Court of the City of Albany, (the same being a Court of Record) Nancy Blake a resident of said City, aged eighty years & upwards, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7. 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" &c - - - - -
That she is the Widow of James Blake who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and at the time of his death, a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 18 th March 1818 -
She further declares that she was married to the said James Blake, on the third day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty five; - that her husband the aforesaid James Blake died in the month of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty 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.
She further states that her surname previous to her marriage was Shell, and the ceremony of marriage was per- formed in the City of Albany, by the Lutheran Minister residing there in that City - And that she has never learned to write, and therefore makes a mark for her signature.
Sworn to and subscribed on this day of July first above written in Open Court J. G. Watson Clerk.
her Nancy H. Blake mark

State of New York
Albany County } ss. Henry Blake of the City of Albany, being duly sworn Swells that he is fifty years of age Supposed, and is the oldest Child living, of the within four named James and Nancy Blake. That his father the within named James Blake, died in the month of April 1824. and that his mother the within named Nancy Blake has since remained the Widow of the said James, and still is such Widow & unmarried -
Sworn to subscribed this 24 th day of July 1832 in open Court
Henry Blake
J. G. Watson Clerk.
It is hereby Certified that the above Deposition is a credible Witness - By order of the Court -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 24 th day of July 1832.
J. G. Watson Clerk.

This is to certify that Mr James Blacke and Miss Nancy Shell both single persons residing in the City of Albany were published regularly three several times for the holy Estate of Matrimony, and no Impediment or let appearing they were joined in that Estate the 3 rd day of January 1785. by me
Witnesses present.
Henry Möller. Lutheran Ministre at Albany & Loonenborg.
- Charles Newman
Joseph Thompson

I, the subscriber hereby certify the writing hereto attached to be the genuine handwriting of the Rev d Henry Möller, my predecessor in the office of the ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Albany; and that the signature of Mr. Charles Newman, one of the witnesses is known to be correct. Albany July 23 d 1830
Frederick G. Maye, Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Albany State of New York
-----ary of t. an has re-considered your case, and has directed your name to be re-instated on the pension list.
I am, respectfully, Yr. M. Servt J. L. Edwards
Mr James Blake, Albany, New York.

War Department, Pension Office, July 9. 1821.
Sir,
You are hereby informed that the Secretary of War has re-considered your case, and has directed your name to be re-instated on the pension list.
I am, respectfully, Yr. M. Servt J. L. Edwards
Mr James Blake, Albany, New York.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Rev. Claims,
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the law of the UNITED STATES,
of the 18 th of March 1888, ————— " ————— " —————
James Blake ————— late a Private ————— in the Army of the Revolution, ————— " ————— " —————
is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New York — Agency at the rate of — Eight — dollars — " — cents per month, to commence on the — 13 th — day of April — one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen.
Given at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES,
this — 18 th — day of April
one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen.
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War

Captain Richard Lloyd's Company (Col: Moses Hazen) Congress Regiment -

A certificate for a reconsideration of James Blake's case under Act 1 May 1820 - N.H.
sent by Garret T. Lansing, Albany N.H. recd. 10 Aug. 1820.
210
18 Apr 1818
from Lt Gov. Taylor

To the War Department of the United States of America
The Undersigned are well acquainted with James Blake of this City - He has a family to support, is an old, infirm Cripple, and has the reputation of having faithfully served his Country in the Revolutionary War for the space of six years and three months - His integrity is unimpeached, and the frank & honest deportment which characterizes an old Soldier is conspicuously displayed in him - We are persuaded, that his character & services be correctly known and appreciated by the War Department, the little property he possesses would prove no obstacle to his procuring a pension, as we consider him truly , an object within the true Intent and Meaning of the several Acts of Congress on the subject of pensions, - and in fact, very little removed, if any, from the true definition of a Pauper.
Albany July 14. 1820
Stephen Lusk H. G. Wynkoop G. A. Dudley George Webster
J. W. Mather J. Van Buren John Taylor M. Troller

John V. Gentry James M. Koon.
James H. ... Manning
W. Caldwell Wm James
Col. Van Rensselaer M. Buren
James ... Barent Blinker

Albany July 25. 1838
Sir
I herewith transmit the declaration and other documents in support of the claim of Nancy Blake Widow of James Blake for a pension under the act of July 7. 1838. He was a pensioner under the act of March 18. 1818.
I am, Sir,
very respectfully
Your ob t Serv t .
General Jenkins
James L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions War Dept t

Page  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20,724
Nancy Blake Widow of James Blake M.D. Rev. Dr.
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. IV , Page 69
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Real & Personal Estate
$ 313,69.
Served 6 years —
age 60 — infirm —
a cartman — by occupation —
wife 57 — infirm — George
16. lives with him —
Wide letter with from Gov. Taylor & Ver.
estate

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Blake, James GRADE Corporal LINE Hazen's Regiment
WARRANT NUMBER 12781 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED October 16, 1790 To Waterman Lippett assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.