Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44729, Reuben Cady, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Continental.
★ Lady Reuben or Rueben
S. 44729
CONTENTS
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6555
New York
Ruben Cady
of Vassau in the state of New York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Durkee of the Connecticut line, for the term of One Year
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 of July 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th of Feb. 1819 and directed to Hon Mr. Cashman H. Repre
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1818 10.35 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 48.00 $58.35
8.00 2.35 10.35
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Patheon Bank New York No 1820 Broadway Pay to Mr. Cady

Declaration of Reuben Ladd

State of New-York, } ss. Rensselaer County } ss.
On this twenty seventh day of July 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County personally appears Reuben Cady aged sixty two years, resident in the town of Wapaw 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 and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Reuben Cady was enlisted in a Regiment commanded by John Durkee in the state of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Grosvenor of the on the 1 st day of January 1776 for one year that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the first day of January 1777 when he was discharged from service in the state of Pennsylvania That he went in Captain Knowlton's Company to Cambridge previously, in 1775
that he was in the battles of Bunker's Hill, of Flat Bush on Long Island & at Harlem Heights -
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
D Buel Junr Judge of Rensselaer County Pleas
Reuben Cady mark
I David Buel Junr Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Reuben Cady did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I also certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Reuben Cady is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
David Buel Junr
State of New-York, } ss. Rensselaer County } ss.
I Certify that David Buel Junr Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing declaration, was on the twenty seventh day of July inst one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Rensselaer
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this twenty seventh day of July A. D. 1818
Joseph D. Selden Clerk

State of New York. City of Troy Rensselaer County ss.
At a court of common pleas called the Mayors Court held at the Court House of the County of Rensselaer in & for City of Troy
On this First day of August 1820 personally appeared in open court, (being a court of record in and for the said City in 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) Reuben Gady aged Sixty Four years, resident in the Town of Wapsham in said County who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows:— In 1776. he enlisted in the Company of Capt. Thomas Morrison of Col. Dunkens Regiment, Connecticut, that he served one year under that enlistment; That he was in the battles of Flat Bush and Harlem that he also served during the years 1775 & 1777. in the land service and that during the year 1778 he was engaged in the sea service. That his application for a pension was dated on or about the 27 th day of July 1818. and the number of his certificate 6551.
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AND I do solemnly swear [handwritten wavy lines] 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,
Sworn to and declared on the First day of August , 1820. Reuben Gady his mark Archibald Bull Deputy Clk.
State of New York, City of Troy ss.
Joseph D. Selden Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas  [handwritten wavy lines] Recas in & for the City of Troy called the Mayors Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath & 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 Eighteen dollars and  cents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this first day of August 1820
Joseph D. Selden Clerk.

Steuben County
6555 rd
March 189
John

An Inventory of all the property Real & Personal (necessary clothing & bedding excepted) of Reuben Pady a Revolutionary Pensioner — Real Estate I have none Personal Estate — " " " " " " " " " "
One Cow $10. 6 Sheep $3. 1. Kettle 1. Pot $1. 4 chains 4 cups & saucers, one Table 4 knives & forks, 4 plates 1 pail, razor & box Crockery - Debts due from Ruben Ladd $18.00.
Debts due from Reuben Ladd, - To one Thomas Hicks, $60.00. debt contracted in 1819.
The Declarant, is by occupation a farmer, is thirty four years of age is infirm & afflicted with a fever & is unable to perform half the labor of an ordinary man. He has a wife, named Rachel 40 years old & two children one seven years old the other three years old their names are Reuben & Hiram all reside with him.
City of Troy N.Y. Ruben Ledy being duly sworn says that the above Inventory & Schedule thereto annexed are in all respects just True to the best knowledge & belief of this deponent
From this 1 st Day of August 1820
Heubner this X Gady mark
Dear Aunt Esther Duley
Leuben Co a day
1259
March 1899
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Hon J. Blackwell H of R
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The Honble John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War, Washington.

Troy (N York) 20th August 1808
Sir,
I forward you the declaration and accompanying documents of Ruben Cady, a Soldier of the army of the Revolution. He desires that his certificate of pension be forwarded to me, if a pension is allowed.
I remain with great respect Your abt humble Servt
John P. Cushman
The Hon ble Jno C. Calhoun,
Secretary of War

V.P.M.
190 g Nov. 4 Hist. To Miss M. E. Hallis Letter in N.F. 18377
44 729
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 44 729
Bueben Lady
Priv. Rev. War
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 74
[Arrangement of 1870.]

a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Reuben Leady Sur. file 44729
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775- ✓ Pvt. Knowlton Conn.   Aug 1. 1776 1 year Thomas Gainsborough John Durkee   1778 alleges he was in Sea Service ships & officers not stated  
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill. Flatbush and Harlem
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, July 27. 1812. His el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Tacoma, Rensselaer Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 62 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820 his wife Rachel was 45 years old, and sons Reuben and Hiram were 7 and 3 years old.