Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2431, Martinus Becker, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Becker, Martinus Jane
N. 2431 B.L.H. 26592-160-55
CONTENTS

86107 New York
Martinus Becker of Montgomery Co in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Golden of the Regt. commanded by Col. J. Van Wort in the N. Y. mil. time for 12 mos?
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Ap 1833 and sent to Giles J. Gatz Schenectady
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. $80.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. " 20.00
$100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book C Vol. 4 Page 43

951 New York ct Jane Becker widow of Martinus Becker who served in the Revolutionary NY Private war, as a
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars pensions per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of July 1853 and sent to G. F. Yates Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 22, 1848, Page 69 Vol. A Feb. 1853

36,750. Mar. 3. 1883.
Apr. 3. 84.
Jane Becker, widow of Martinus Becker, Private
Capt.
Col.
Enfd.
Dis 70 26.592 p
Revolutionary War.
Pensioners.
July 53. 951
ad: 160 Ac, May 16/56 B. H. p. M.
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Abraham A. Van Horn Florida. M. C.
Civ. A. A. Van Horn Aug 28/55
951
Vol. B. 1-92.

12.571. State of New York Montgomery Co. Court.
In the matter of the application of Martinus Becker for a pension—
Proceedings—
Admitted 12 mo. Private. $40:00
No 17
To the care of Giles H. Yates Schenectady

State of New York Montgomery County ss:
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a justice of the peace in the Town of Canajoharie in the County aforesaid, Martinus Becker 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 period mentioned below, in the following grade, for at least one year, I served as a private soldier, during the Revolutionary war, under the officers mentioned in my declaration herunto annexed, and for such services I claim a pension
Subscribed and sworn this 30 th day of January 1833 before me at Canajoharie
M c Cumming J. Pica
State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's office ss:
I, George D. Ferguson Clerk of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that John Cumming, before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been sworn, was on the date thereof a justice of the peace of said County. And that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said justice & verify believe that the name of said justice subscribed to the said affidavit is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 13 th March 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York Montgomery County ss:
On this twentieth day of September in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty two per- -sonally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Now sitting Abraham Becker a resident of the town of Charlton in said County aged Eighty three Years & upwards 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 7 th 1832. ————— He was born on the last day of May 1749. in the Ninepartners in the County of Dutchess in the State of New York. the Record of his age appears in the family bible of his Father now in possession of the applicant — When called into service he was living in the town of Cambridge (then) County of Albany Now County of Washington in the State of New York where he continued to reside until the Year 1796. when he moved to his present place of residence in Charlton aforesaid where he has lived ever since 1796. aforesaid. The first service he performed was at Fort Edward where he served about three weeks under Captain Elias Golden Col. Lewis Van Wort during which time they kept garrison & sent out repeated scouting parties — and in this service he recollects that John Whitesides was Lieutenant
The next service in which he recollects to have been during the revolution and as he thinks in the Year Seventy six was again at the same Fort Edward where he remained about three weeks performing garrison & scout duties under the before named officers — he now remembers that he has at six different times performed duty during the Revolutionary war at the said Fort Edward & generally from two to four weeks & generally under the same officers except once or twice when ordered out in small parties when they were com- -manded by an inferior officer such as a Sergeant or Corporal — in the Year 1776. he was in the revolutionary service under the same officers with the addition of Col. Warner who belonged to the regular service, at Jesups Patent where he remained three weeks. he was also in the service at Palmer town under the command of Capt. Golden where they lay in camp keeping out scouts to discover & annoy the Indians & Tories, where he remained about 4 weeks
In the Year 1777. he was called into the revolutionary service  service under the command of said Capt. Golden & Col. Lewis Van Wort to upper White creek or Salina, where they made a kind of Camp of pickets. at this place one McGracken had the command having under him some regulars & the militia

was called to his aid - at this place he now recollects to have been in the service during the Revolution at four different times & thinks that he remained upon an average about three or four weeks each time - he also recollects to have been in the Revolutionary service at Granville New Washington County he thinks of them Albany under a Capt Whitson performing the like service as aforesaid, he thinks it was in 1777 - & that he was there about 3 or 4 weeks - he was after the taking of Brandywine with Genl Clinton to Scituate in pursuit of Indians & Tories who escaped over the lake & this time Major James Astor was in Company & either his own Capt or Lieutenant & which he cannot recollect - he was in the service in 1778 guarding baggage wagons from Stillwater up to Fort Schuyler under the command of one of his Officers but which he cannot recollect & he was in the service about two weeks - the next service he was in during the Revolution was taking a party of Tories in Cambridge and taking them to Albany guard by order of the Committee - in which he was engaged about 20 or 30 weeks - he thinks this was in 1778. or 9. of that he is not very certain but knows it was during the Revolution - in addition to all this he has been in a great many scouting parties was all probably amounting to a month or two but he has kept no Memorandum of time. This afterwar- ds has improved his recollections & he is unwilling to make statements at random - he honestly believes, that his whole service during the Revolution was would equal One Year -
The following are the names of some of the regular officers whom he knows or who were with the troops when he served & First Regiment of Companies as he recollects viz Capt Armstrong Col Warner Govl Clinton - he recollects no regiments - the company Armstrongs company of regulars - of the following inferior officers he remembers Capt Elias Goldin, John Whitson, Capt William Whitson
He has no never no written discharge at any time nor was there any written discharge given to any one that he saw nor has he any documentary evidence, but can produce the testimony of persons who can testify to his services viz Dairs D. Becker and Samuel Brown whose depositions are hereto annexed -
The following are the names of persons to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood & who can testify to his character for veracity & the length of his service as a soldier of the Revolu-

attorney war trust - Abraham Van Horne a clergyman and Elijah Wilcox -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state -
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year first aforesaid
Martineus Becker
Geo: D. Ferguson - clk
We Abraham Van Horne a clergyman residing in the town of Johnstown in the said County of Montgomery and Elijah Wilcox a resident of the town of Charlestown in said County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Martineus Becker who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be eighty three years of age, that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, & that we concur in that opinion -
Subscribed & sworn to the day and year aforesaid - Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk
Abraham Van Horne Elijah Wilcox V.D.M.
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 Abraham Van Horne who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in said town of Johnstown in said County
And further that Elijah Wilcox who signed said certificate is a resident of the town of Charlestown aforesaid that they are both creditable persons & that their statement is entitled to credit -
J George D. Ferguson clerk of

Said Court do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Martinus Becker for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of office this twentieth day of September one thousand eight hundred & thirty two.
Geo: D. Ferguson
And do further certify by the direction of the said Court, that it is the opinion of the said Court that Samuel Brown, whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit, and was sworn to in open court, is a resident of the town of Broadalbin in said County, and is a creditable person & that his statement is entitled to Credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand And affixed my official Seal this 9th March 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York Montgomery County ss. David D. Becker being duly sworn before the undersigned justice of the peace deposes and saith that he is well acquainted with Martinus Becker who now resides in the Town of Charlstown in the County aforesaid and State of New York, that he first became acquainted with the said Martinus Becker in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six in the Town of Cambridge (then in the County of Albany now the County of Washington) and State aforesaid. That the said Martinus was to the actual knowledge of this deponent from the year aforesaid until the close of the revolutionary war was called out and drafted to serve in the Militia in said war at the various times and that he did so serve in obedience to such draft that the said Martinus was frequently absent on alarms as he lived during the time near the enemy and the depreda- tions of the Tories and Indians. That the said Martinus served under Colonel Lewis Van Wort one Blair whose given name is not recollected was lieutenant Colonel and one James Colsten was Major of the Regiment in which the said Martinus served and further saith not.
David D. Becker
Subscribed and sworn to (the words "in the Militia" being interlined before said made) before me this 30 th day of July 1832 Marcellus Weston justice of the peace

Marcellus Weston the justice before whom the aforesaid affidavit of David D. Becker was taken do certify that the said David D. Becker is & has been personally known to me for several years past and that he is a man of truth and veracity and entitled to credibility.
Marcellus Weston justice of the peace
State of New York Montgomery County
Clerk's office, ss: I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgom- ery County do hereby certify that Marcellus Weston before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date thereof a justice of the peace of the said County, and that I am well ac- quainted with the hand writing of the said Justice & hereby believe that the name of the said justice subscribed to the said affidavit & also to the foregoing certificate of Credibility of David D. Becker is legitimate . That the said Marcellus Weston was at the date of the said certificate a justice of the peace as aforesaid. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal & offer this 13th March 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss
On this twentieth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, now sitting, Samuel Brown of the town of Broadalbin in said County, who being duly sworn deponeth & saith, that he was in the time of the revolutionary war and is now well acquainted with Martinus Becker the same person who has subscribed & sworn to the preceding declaration, that this de- ponent & said Martinus Becker served together in the same Company of militia viz, the com- pany under the command of Captain Elias Golden referred to in said declaration from the year 1776 to the year 1780 - that he this de- ponent remembers that said Martinus Becker was on duty at Cambridge in scouting & recon- noitering excursions in pursuit of Tories - that he remained in this service nearly one month he remembers in the next place to have seen said Martinus Becker in service at Stillwa- ter, Saratoga, Fort Miller, Fort Edward, Lake George & Palmertown, for a term in the whole not less than four months - & further saith not
Sworn
Subscribed & sworn the day & year aforesaid }
Samuel Brown.
Geo. D. Ferguson Clerk

I George D. Ferguson Clerk of said Court do hereby certify that Marcellus Weston before whom the preceding deposition of David D. Becker purports to have been sworn, was on the day of the date of the same, a justice of the Peace in & for said County, and that the signature to the same purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twentieth day of September Anno Domini 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson

Jane Becker widow of Martinus Becker for a pension -
Declaration & proofs under act of 3 d Feby 1853 -
Abm A. Wortham of Ponda Montgomery Co. N. York - Atty

City Council upon it with counsel
That whereas in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and the the State of New York on
Martinus Becker & Jane Mariatt's Marriage certificate
No. 562

This Certifies whom it may concern ;
That Martinus Becker & Fanny Marlett were united in marriage at Charleston Montgomery county, State of New-York, on Wednesday the Third day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 25
By me Elijah Herrick
V. D. M.

State of New York County of Montgomery } ss
On this 12 th day of February 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned Jane Becker of the Town of Johnstown  Charlestown in said County aged sixty eight years and she being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed February 1853
That her Husband Martinus Becker was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 at the rate of Forty Dollars & Eighty cents per annum on account of his services in the New York Militia of the army of the Revolution as a Private, that he died on the 28 th day January In the year one thousand eight hundred and Forty three, leaving this declarant his widow him surviving That she has remained his widow ever since his Decease & that she is still his widow
That she was married to said Martinus Becker on the third day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Five at the Town of Charlestown in said County by Elded Elijah Herrick, & the certificate of her marriage accompanying this Declaration
For the particulars of his services in the war of the Revolution she refers to the papers on file in the pension office in the matter of the application of said Martinus Becker for a pension under the act of 7 th June 1832
v3 She was known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing Declaration before me
John L. Putman Justice of the peace Jane Becker
Subscribed & sworn this 12 th day of February 1853 before me the undersigned, I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the Declarant Jane Becker & believe her to be the person she represents herself in the foregoing declaration and that her statements are entitled to full credit and that I am not directly or indirectly interested in the pension claim specified in the Declaration above written, John L. Putman, Justice of the peace

In the Same Matter
Cornelius Rudekerk of the Town of Charlestown in said County of Montgomery aged Seventy Three years being duly sworn saith that he has for more than thirty years last past been well acquainted with the before named Jane Becker as well as before as since her marriage to said Martinus Becker that they were married about the time set forth in the foregoing declaration they have lived together as man & wife & I further testify that I have lived as a neighbor with them ever since their were marriage. I know the truth to be so that said Jane is the lawful wife of Martinus Becker Cornelius Rudekerk
John L. Putnam
Subscribed and sworn this twelfth day of Febry 1853 before me, & I further certify that I am well acquainted with the Deponent Cornelius Rudekerk above named to me well known and that said Cornelius Rudekerk understands that the facts set forth in the aforesaid declaration by him signed are true & correct & I certify that said Deponent is a witness of credibility & veracity & that his statements are entitled to full credit
John L. Putnam Justice of the peace
In the Same Matter
Christopher Baird of the town of Charlestown In said County of Montgomery aged Seventy five years Being duly sworn saith that he has for more than forty years last past been well acquainted with the before named Jane Becker as well before as since her marriage to said Martinus Becker that they were married about the time set forth in the foregoing declaration that said Deponent joins therein with the aforesaid Martinus Becker ever since they have been married that the aforesaid declaration is the identical person mentioned in said declaration as the widow of Jan Martinus Becker that she still remains the widow

of the aforesaid Morton Beckner this deponent with that he knew the aforesaid Jane Beckner several years before she was married that they still are living on farming farms that the said Morton Beckner was at present of the United States at $40.00 per annum & further In the next
Christopher Baird
Subscribed & sworn this 12 th day of February 1853 before me personally appeared before me the Undersigned Christopher Baird the deponent above named to me well known and that said Christopher Baird made oath that the facts set forth in the aforesaid deposition by him signed are true & correct & further certify that said deposition is a witness of credibility & Veracity and that his statements are entitled to full credit
John L. Putman Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office,
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that John L. Putman, Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certifi- cate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affix- ed my official seal, at FONDA, this 15 th day of February 1853.
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

36 P.P. Application of the Widow Jane Becker Widow of Martinus Becker
For Country Lands Under Act of March 3, 1855
Presented by Hon. Alan Horne Fonda N.Y.

Declaration of A Revolutionary Widow who Claims a Land Warrant under act of March 3, 1855, State of New York Montgomery County, ss
On this 31 st day of March A.D., One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appa- red before me a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Jane Becker aged Seventy years, a resident of the Town of Charlstown County of Montgomery in the state of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the Widow of Martinus Becker Deceased who was a private & soldier In the Revolutionary War, & was pensioned Under the act of June 1832 at $40 per annum for services rendered In the War of the Revolution She further Declares she is now receiving a Pension Under the act 3 rd February 1853 at $40 per annum which she more particularly refers to her papers on file at the office of the Commissioner of Pensions, She further States that she was married to the said Martinus Becker In the Town of Charlstown on the on the third day of August A.D. 1825 and that she is A Widow, she was Married by Elder Elisha Herrick a Baptist Elder and that her Name before She was Married was Jane Marlet

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 d 1855, and she hereby requests the commissioner of pensions to forward her warrant to Hon. Van Horne Fonda, N. Y., and appoint him my attorney to receive the same for me
Jane Becker
We Cornelius L. Schuyler & Benjamin Hansing Presidents of the Town of Charlestown Montgomery County In the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Jane Becker in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the application that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Cornelius L. Schuyler
Benjamin Hansing
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day & year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be creditable persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
Samuel L. Schuyler Justice

STATE OF NEW YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Samuel J. Schuyler , Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgement to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken and the instrument to which this is attached, is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal, at FONDA, this 2 nd day of April 185 5 .
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

No 12571
Martins Becker
27 Dec 1832
c. 14
Giles F. Yates
Capt
Schenectady
N. York
p. 186.

No 12571
BRIEF in the case of  Martinas Becker of Charleston - Montgomery  of  County  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
83 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 17 As a Gen.   1776 about 21 private Capt Elias Golden Col. Lewis   about 21 " Van Wort   about 21 " Same Officers   on duty 6 different times during the War from 2 " under the same Officers except once   to 4 weeks and generally " under same Officers & Col. Warner   1776 21 days "   about 1 mo. "  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
{ 1777 - 4 diff't times about { Capt. Golden - Col. Van Wort 3 or 4 weeks each time } " about 3 or 4 weeks - { Capt. Whitesides - }
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
{ 1778 - about 2 weeks. at Cambridge - New York } 1778 or 1779 about 2 or 3 weeks - and 1 or 2 mo. besides believe his whole service would exceed 1 year
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
2 living Witnesses - & traditional evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
[Handwritten flourish]
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Ord Examining Clerk.

P 26,592
[Large stylized letter S] See also

App d . of Jane Becker widow of Martinus.
Montgomery Co.
N. York
8610
Act 3 d Feby: 1853
$40. 00 / 100 Per Annum
Commencing 3 d Feby: 1853 Reby:
F. L. Yates
Present.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
Commissioner.

In the matter of of Jane Becker widow of Martinus Becker
app n for a pension under 2 d Sec. of act of 3 rd Feby 1859- Declaration
Dated 27-June 1853

State of New York } County of Montgomery } ss
On this 27 th day of June personally appeared before the County Court of the County of Montgomery of the State of New York A.D. 1853 Jane Becker a resident of Charlestown in the County of Montgomery & State of New York aged Sixty Eight years who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1853 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; That she is the widow of Martinus Becker who was a private in the New York Militia in the army of the Revolution & was pensioned under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 at the rate of $40.80 per annum & received his pay at the agency at the City of Albany & for further proof she refers to his papers on file at the Pension Office.
She further Declares that she was married to the said Martinus Becker on the third day of August Eighteen Hundred & Twenty five; That her husband died on the twenty eight day of January Eighteen Hundred & Forty three, That her maiden name was Jane Marlat she was married to said Martinus Becker by Elder Elijah Herrick a Baptist Minister of the Gospel of Charlestown in the above said County That she was not married to him prior to the second day of January eight hundred but at the time above stated. She further Declares that she is now his widow
Jane her Becker mark
Subscribed & sworn to before me in open court at Amsterdam in the County of Montgomery & State of New York this 27 th day of June A.D. 1853. S. Belding Jr. County Judge of Montgomery County

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office, }
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Samuel Hilding Esq. , whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same, County Judge of Montgomery County , in and for said County, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said County Judge Justice , and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 28 th day of June 185 3 .
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.
N o 718 Sam Becker widow of Martins N. York Let. to G. H. Yates May 28/33 Act Feb'y 3/33

Fonda Montgomery County, N.Y. March 14 th 1853
To the Hon the Comm ee of Pensions. Sir.
Recieve herewith a declaration of Jane Becker widow of Martinus Becker for a pension under the act of 3 rd Feby 1853.
M c Becker rec d a pension of $40 80 / 100 under act of 4 th June 1832 as a private in N.Y. Militia He died 28 th Jany 1843 leaving the applicant his widow him surviving.
She was married to him 3 rd August 1825, the original certificate of her marriage is iden- tified & accompanies the Declaration.

The statements of the widow as to her marriage & identity as the widow of the pensioner, are fortified by the certificates of the Magistrate & the affidavits of unimpeachable witnesses -
The papers in this case were handed to me by the Attorney Abraham A. Van Horne Esq of this place with a request that I should present them to the Pension Bureau for adjudication - - - - -
Yours At Servt
G. F. WAT -

Revg  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2431
Jane Becker,
Widow,
Martinus Becker,
Prov. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. a , Page 418
[Arrangement of 1870.]

War Dept. Office 7 th July, 1853.
Sir: Martinus Becker, was inscribed upon the roll of New York, as a private in the War of the Revolution, herefrom under the act of 7 th June, 1832, at the rate of $40. 00 per annum. He was paid at the Albany Agency, I think.
Be pleased to inform me to what time he was paid.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Respectfully Your Ob t. Serv t. J. D. Wallace Commissioner,
Died 28 th January 1843, and Paid to his death F Burt 3 Auditors.
Francis Burt Esq r. , Third Auditor, Navy Department,

Schenectady N.Y. July 1 st 53
Hon L. P. Waldo Comm r of Pensions. Sir
At the request of Mr. Van Horn of Montgomery County Ky. I forward to your office sundry papers, in the matter of the application of widows for pensions under the act of 3 rd July 1853. Among these was one of
Jane Becker widow of Martinus Becker. The declaration in this case was objected to because not taken in open court. This defect is declared to have been remedied in & by the Declaration inclosed which I now transmit to be filed with the papers in that case
I am respectfully Your ob t Serv t
Willis H. Wells

Brief in the case of Jane Beeker, Widow of Martinus. Montgomery County and State of New York, act 3 d February, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
# Justam was a pensioner, under the act of 7 th June, 1853. Marriage proven by record evidence & parole proof.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. F. Yates, Esq., Present.
Name and residence of Agent
S. C. Boynton Examining Clerk.