Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,017, Samuel Bennett, Continental (N.J.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (N.J.)
Bennett, Samuel
S. 34,017
CONTENTS

Hon. A. Southard case of Samuel Bennett Col. Forman N.Y. line
on roll from March to Apr '80 cont.
Service admitted
Let the line be inserted in declaration, as well as the reg. d Justg has not changed to the reduced circumstances of the app. t
Wed. twenty. 1820
Ames now is one of the duty of the Supreme Court of Appeals - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twenty eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Abell Clk

State of New Jersey ss:
On this twenty fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty, before me the subscriber, one of the justices of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the said State of New Jersey, personally appeared Samuel Bennett aged sixty two years, resident in the Township of Stafford in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, 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 he the said Samuel Bennett enlisted, at Tom's River, in the Township of Dover, in said County of Monmouth, in the Month of May seventeen hundred & seventy seven, in the company of Captain William Wychoff and for the term of three years - That the said Capt. W. Wychoff did not fill up his company, and sometimes after resigned, when he joined the company of Capt. John Burrowes in the Jersey Brigade commanded by Genl. Maxwell - That in the fall of that year while the army lay at White Marsh he was taken sick and carried home, where he remained for about two months, until he recovered his health, when he again joined the Army and continued until his term of service expired in the Month of May seventeen hundred & eighty - That he was discharged while a part of the Army lay between Morris Town

and Mendham in this State, where he received a regular discharge signed by Captain Burrows then lately said to be promoted to the rank of Major - That he has lost this discharge - That he was in the Battle of German Town, and in a skirmish at Elizabeth Town and served under Genl. Sullivan in his expedition to the Western part of New York in the year 1779 - That during the said three years he continued to serve in said Company under Captain Wychoff & Captain Burrows in the service of the United States - That he is now in reduced circumstances & 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 & declared before me the day & year aforesaid
Sam d L. Southard
Samuel Bennett
State of New Jersey ss: I, Samuel L. Southard, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the Revd Samuel Bennett, did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months & longer, on the continental establishment, and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony, taken I had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress.
Dated Trenton 28 th February 1820. Sam d L. Southard

State of New Jersey ss: Be it known, that on this twenty eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty, before me Samuel L. Southard one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Judicature of said State, personally appeared, Silas Crane Esquire, who, alleging himself conscientiously scrupulous of taking an Oath, and being duly affirmed according to law saith, that he now is, and for more than forty years last past, has been well acquainted with Samuel Bennett, who has subscribed the foregoing declaration, and knows that said Bennett served as a Soldier, in the army of the United States, during the Revolutionary War - That Affirmant served in the same Regiment, for the space of nine months, and was in the same camp with him for the space of six months - That he was said to have enlisted in the Company of Capt. William Wychoff, in the sixth Jersey Regiment in the year seventeen hundred & twenty seven - That Affirmant was informed & believes that Genl. Forman endeavored to raise a Regiment, in which Capt. Wychoff commanded a Company, but the Regiment was not completed, upon which Wychoff left the Army & Bennett was put into the Company of Capt. John Burrows, in which he was at the time that Affirmant served with him - That he left the Army in the year seventeen hundred & eighty, after having served out the term of three years for

which he enlisted - That he was reputed to be a good & faithful Soldier - That he is now more than sixty years of fair & upright character & conduct, but infirm in health and in reduced circumstances, and needs the assistance of his country for support.
Subscribed & affirmed before me Sam d L. Southard
S. L. Grand
I Zachariah Russell Clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that Samuel D. Southard before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken was at the time of taking the same and now is one of the Justices of the Supreme Court aforesaid - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twenty eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty. 1820.
Russell Clk
Hon. S. L. Southard case of Samuel Bennett Col d Forman M d Lane on the part of the defendant 80 am. Service admitted let the line be inserted in declaration, as well as the ref d - Judge has not ruled to the return circumstances of the app.

1 Schedule
A
Sam & Pennet
[Faint, illegible handwriting]
Not out
M rs Sam Eyel Lincoln N.Y.

State of New Jersey Monmouth County, ss
On this eighteenth day of October eighteen hundred and twenty, person- ally appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record and the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth Samuel Bennett aged Sixty three years and upwards, a resident in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, does on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows in Captain John Burrows Company and in the New Jersey line (does not recollect the No of the Regiment or Name of the Col o ) and that his Original Declaration is dated the twenty fourth day of February eighteen hundred and twenty and that the num- ber of his Certificate of Pension is (17.431). And I do Solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 Ser- "vice of the United States in the Revolutionary war." Passed on the 18 th 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
Schedule.
About 23 Acres of land house and barn on the Same 2 horses, 3 cows, 3 small cattle, 1 old waggons and part of another, one plow 1 harrow - 1 axe, 2 howes, 4 hogs 2 Sheep, 5 chairs 2 spinning wheels, 2 rakes, 2 flails, 2 pitchforks, 1 iron Pot - 18 th tea kettle, Set crockery, Some Spoons
Samuel Bennett

Declarant further saith that he is a farmer has no other occupation and is capable of pursuing it in common for a support, though at times subject to the Rheumatism, and that he has in family five besides himself, to wit, his wife Phebe about fifty five years of age, capable of contributing toward her support in the family his son Nehemiah Bennet aged about twenty one capable of supporting himself Mary Bennet aged about twenty years, capable of earning a support - Samuel Bennet aged about five years - and William Bennet aged about eight months, the two last mentioned are grand children. — Sworn to and declared in Open Court on the 18 th day of October 1820 - before me Samuel Bennet Wm J Downs Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Monmouth
I William Jon Eyck Clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly Copied from the files of said Court, and I do further certify that the total amount of the value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is in the opinion of the said Court four hundred and twenty five dollars & forty five cents. —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set My Hand and Affixed the Seal of the said Court on this twenty fifth day of October A.D. 1820.
Wm Jon Eyck Clerk

17. 431.
New Jersey
Samuel Bennett
of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Wychoff of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Forman in the New Jersey line, for the term of three years from May 1777 to May 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 day of February 1820 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th of June 1820 and sent to Samuel L Southard Esq. Trenton N. J.
Restored to the Roll on 26 th day of February 1830 1829 and notification sent to George W at Tucker. Tuckerston N. Jersey Pension commencing on the 20. of January 1829 1830.
Amount due on 4th of } $ 12. 12 March 1830 }
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. } 1 March 1823.
Oct 6, 1907. Dear L. Lansdowne was to Baulk land. 10V!

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Sept 17, 1920
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Bennett 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. S. 3H 017
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1777 3 yrs. Pvt. Wm Woychoff Jno. Burrowes ✓ N.J.          
Battles engaged in, Germantown, Elizabethtown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, East in Toms River Twp. Monmouth Co. N.J.
Date of application for pension, Feb. 24, 1820 His el. al.
Residence at date of application, Stafford Twp. Monmouth Co. N.J.
Age at date of application, 62 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820 he refers to his family wife Phebe 55; son Nehemiah 21, of Mary Bennett 20 yrs of age; also 2 gr. ch. Saml Bennett 5 yrs of age of Wm Bennett 8 mos old. In 1829 he refers to his sons Jesse, Timothy of Nehemiah as having families but no names are stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Jeze Bennet
Full

State of New Jersey Monmouth County ss.
On the 11 th day of January, A. 1830. before me the Subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in, and for, the aforesaid county, personally appeared Isse Bennet, who, being duly cautioned and deposeth, and saith, that he joined his Father, Samuel Bennet, in the purchase of three Surveys of Land, containing about forty seven Acres, of Benjamin and David Oliphant, for the sum of One thousand dollars that, as near as this deponent can estimate he has paid towards said property, one half the aforesaid sum, that towards said payment this deponent cut and delivered One hundred cords pine Market wood from a Lot owned by this deponent, that this deponent sold and delivered Cattle in part payment, and has made various other payments from sources or means within himself, that he has a Deed for one half, claims, occupies, holds, and is entitled to, one half of the aforesaid premises and is not

indebted to Samuel Bennet for any part thereof, but that he has, and does, with his other Brothers, in various ways, and by various means, contribute to the support of his Father Samuel Bennet, who is very aged, and infirm.
Affirmed and subscribed } Jesse Bennett to before me the date above Abraham Wootton
I hereby certify that the character of Jesse Bennet, the above deponent, is that of an honest, sober, industrious man, and that his credibility as a witness stands unimpeached.
Witness my hand 11 th day of January 1830.
Abraham Wootton Justice of the Peace

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Affidavits of executors Numbered 1 at 5.

I see letter Oct. 29. 1829 to G. W. Tucker. to same Dec. 30. 1829.
Information sent to Mr. Sturges Esq. Oct. 19. 1829 New Jersey
New Jersey 17431
Samuel Bennett.
of Monmouth Co. in the state of New Jersey who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Forman of the New Jersey line, for the term of 3 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey. at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th of February 1820.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th of June 1820 and sent Sam l L. Southwick, Esq. Trenton, N. J.
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1820 $ 2 - 42
Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Sep. 1820 48 - 00
5/28 5 4/31
$ 50 - 42
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinue.

This Indenture
made this ninth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twentyfive between Samuel Bennett and Jesse Bennett of Stafford in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey of the one part, and David Elphant and Benjamin Elphant of the place aforesaid, of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Samuel Bennett and Jesse Bennett in consideration of the sum to be paid here in after mentioned, and of one dollar in hand paid by the said Samuel Bennett and Jesse Bennett do give grant and convey unto the said David Elphant and Benjamin Elphant and unto their heirs executors administrators and assigns all that certain tract of land situate, lying and being in the township of Stafford and County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey containing thirty nine acres and thirty two hundredths of an acre be the same more or less and cut and divided as follows viz Beginning at a stone in the field South easterly of where the old stone house which is the beginning corner of the said described tract of land and runs thence 1/ South South fifty two degrees east thirteen chains and fifty links to Joseph Brooks line thence 2/ South South fifty two degrees east seventeen chains and fifty links to Joseph Brooks line thence 3/ North North forty seven degrees east fourteen chains and fifty links to the said old stone house thence 4/ North twenty five degrees west twenty three chains and sixty links bounding by said old stone house to the road thence 5/ South thirty eight degrees and thirty minutes west four chains thence 6/ South nine degrees west five chains and fifty links thence 7/ South South fifty two degrees west six chains and thirty links to the beginning Also one other tract of land lying and being in the township aforesaid Beginning at a stone being the beginning corner of the above described tract of land and runs thence 1/ South thirty six degrees west twelve chains thence 2/ North North four degrees east one chain and twenty links thence 3/ North North sixty six degrees west four chains and ten links thence 4/ South North forty seven degrees east twenty four chains and twenty links thence 5/ South South nine degrees west five chains and sixty five links thence 6/ South South fifty two degrees west seven chains and fifty links to the place of beginning containing seven acres and sixty six hundredths of an acre. Also one other piece parcel or tract of land being cedar swamp Beginning where an old bridge crosses Cedar Run in the township of Stafford aforesaid, about thirty chains below Cedar bridge and runs

Thence 1/ first South seventy degrees and thirty minutes west eighty links, Thence 2/ second South six degrees east nine Chains and fifty links to the brook to be named along the line of the several courses to the place of beginning containing one acre and thirty hundredths of an acre be the same more or less Also one other small piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the township aforesaid Beginning at the fourth corner of a plantation that the said David Gifford and Benjamin Gifford conveyed to Samuel Bennett and Jesse Bennett by deed bearing date this day and runs thence 1/ first North seventy degrees east six Chains to the road that leads from Wilts old mill to the landing - Thence 2/ second South thirty one degrees east fifteen Chains - Thence 3/ third South seventeen degrees east thirteen Chains and fifty links - Thence 4/ fourth South eleven degrees east eight Chains - Thence 5/ fifth South five degrees east eleven Chains - Thence 6/ sixth South twelve degrees west two Chains - Thence 7/ seventh South two degrees east eleven Chains and fifty links - Thence 8/ eighth South ten degrees east seven Chains and fifty links to the landing - Thence 9/ ninth North thirty five degrees west fifty two Chains and fifty links to the place of beginning containing ninety acres and eight hundredths
of an acre be the same more or less Also a piece of salt meadow Beginning at a stake at the head of the northward branch of said point creek - North eighty one degrees east about twenty Chains from point creek runs thence 1/ first South thirty two degrees and thirty minutes east twenty four chains and fifty links to the lower spring in the salt meadow; Thence 2/ second South fifty six de- grees west fourteen chains and fifty links to the line of Huggins's lot; Thence 3/ third South forty two degrees west sixteen chains; Thence 4/ fourth North two degrees west seven chains and fifty links to the mouth of the branch aforesaid - Thence 5/ fifth along said branch North forty nine degrees eighteen chains and fifty links to the place of beginning containing forty one a- cres and fifty four hundredths of an acre more or less Also one other tract of land being salt mead- ow Beginning at mud creek where Huggins's line crosses said creek - Thence down Huggins's line un- till it comes comes to Chambers tide pond then through said pond as Huggins's line runs there- to Chambers creek until it comes to the second small creek that falls out on the north side.

side Thence up Second Creek to Edward Larsons line. Thence along said line to the head of Mud Creek. Thence along said Mud Creek to the place of Beginning Containing twenty five acres more or less also the salt and fresh pasturage meadow, that is, one equal undivided third part of that said Meadow now which the said Samuel Brainerd and Jesse Brainerd become seized of by a quit claim deed and release from the David Gilbert and Benjamin Oliphant dated this day 1850 A certain tract of land situate lying and being in the township of Stafford aforesaid and on the south side of Cedar Run Beginning at a pine tree marked on four sides with a blaze and three notches below each blaze and standing on the bank of Cedar Run and fifty links eastward of a small hollow lying the beginning corner of a tract of twenty nine acres and thirty nine hundredths of an acre returned to Andrew Bell on the 2 day of December 1806 and recorded in S 13 pages 319 Thence S 1/2 north sixty seven degrees west twenty nine Chains - Thence S 1/2 Second North eighty four degrees west twenty four Chains Thence S 1/2 Third North forty seven degrees west eight Chains Thence 1/4 Fourth South seventy degrees west thirteen Chains Thence 1/5 Fifth South twenty degrees east eighteen Chains Thence 6/7 Sixth South eighty four degrees and twenty minutes east thirty six Chains and thirty links Thence 7/8 Seventh South sixty five degrees east twenty five Chains and forty links Thence 8/9 Eighth North nine degrees east seventeen Chains to the place of beginning Containing one hundred and nine acres and fifty three hundredths of an acre also the equal undivided half part of a piece of cedar swamp on Manns hawkins mill branch formerly by the name of Haywards mill Beginning at a cedar sapling marked with four blazes and four notches standing at the south edge of the swamp below the mouth of the first small brook that falls in from the west above Manns swamp - Thence first 1/10 South twenty five degrees east one Chain and a half - Thence 1/2 Second South sixty seven degrees east three Chains & thirty links - Thence 1/3 Third South twenty degrees east four Chains and fifty links - Thence 1/4 Fourth South fifty degrees east three Chains Thence 1/5 Fifth west two Chains 50 links - Thence 1/6 Sixth South east five Chains - Thence 1/7 Seventh forty seven degrees west five Chains and twenty links - Thence 1/8 Eighth north twenty degrees west four Chains and forty links - Thence 1/9 Ninth north forty three degrees west four Chains and twenty links - Thence 1/10 Tenth north forty three degrees west four Chains and twenty links - Thence 1/11 Eleventh south fifty eight degrees west two Chains to the beginning corner Containing one acre and ninety four hundredths of an acre more or less. To have and to hold the said premises with the appurtenances unto the said David Gilbert and Benjamin Oliphant their heirs and assigns, to the only proper use of the Benjamin Oliphant

Received at various payments the Sum of Two Hundred & fifty two Dollars Nineteen Cents in part payment of the within Men- tioned Mortgage & Bond Appertaining leaving a balance due thereon of Eighty Dollars.
Witness my hand 18th November 1829.
$252. 19
Timothy Shaw

Benjamin Cliphant & David Cliphant do hereby and assign forever; Provided, that if the said Samuel Bennett or Jesse Bennett his executors or administrators do pay or cause to be paid, unto the said Benjamin Cliphant & David Cliphant the just sum of five hundred fifty dollars with interest thereon, in one year from the date hereof as contained in the the above bonds bearing even date herewith from the said Samuel Bennett & Jesse Bennett to the said Benjamin Cliphant & David Cliphant in the penal sum of eleven hundred dollars as to reference to the same will appear, then these presents to be null and void: And the said Samuel Bennett & Jesse Bennett doth covenant with the said Benjamin Cliphant & David Cliphant that they, the said Samuel Bennett & Jesse Bennett his executors or administrators shall and will pay or cause to be paid to the said Benjamin Cliphant & David Cliphant their executors or administrators or assigns, the said sum of five hundred fifty dollars, with legal interest as aforesaid, on the day above limited for the payment thereof. In witness whereof, the said Samuel Bennett & Jesse Bennett have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Samuel Bennett
Jesse Bennett
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
Isaac Brand Joseph Lawrence

Know all men by these presents, that we Samuel Bennet and Jse Bennet of Stafford in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, are held and firmly bound unto Benjamin Oliphant in the sum of Six hundred dollars, to be paid to the said Benjamin Oliphant his executors administrators or assigns, to which payment we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators sealed with our seals and dated the ninth day of Sep- tember in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred and twenty two.
The condition of this Obligation is that if the above named Samuel Bennet and Jse Bennet their executors or administrators do pay unto the above named Benjamin Oliphant, his heirs, executors, admin- istrators or assigns the sum of three hundred dollars, with interest for the same, after from the date here of on or before the ninth day of September next then the said Obligation to be void or else to remain in force.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Silas Cram
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Samuel Bennet & Jesse Bennet Came before me Silas Crand one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for the County of Monmouth and hard- ly acknowledged that they executed and delivered the within deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed. I first made known to said Samuel & Jesse the contents of the said deed and satisfied they are the grantors the- reof
Taken before me this 9 th day of September A.D. 1822
Y s Silas Crand

Mortgage C.
James Bennett Josiah Bennett - Mortgage Deane Benjamin Alpheus per $ 50
Recd. to be recorded 16 th Nov r 1822
An abstract of the within Mortgage has this day been duly recorded in book IV of Mortgages folio 48 & V 485 V 486 Compt. of New York City
Recd Febr y 27 th 1824 of Samuel Bent Three Hundred and thirty two Dollars - in full for the within mentioned Bond - and Mortgage - Being part of Purchase for the Lands and tenements with S r Bough of the said Bennett
Benj m Alpheus

Recd of J. L. Edwards Chief Clerk of the Pension Office the following papers in the case of Samuel Bennet of New Jersey.
Deed from Samuel Brown and wife to Samuel Bennet for 6 acres and 33/100 of lands. Dated 7 April 1812.
Deed from Silas Crane & wife to Samuel Bennet for for 17 acres of land. Dated April 7 th 1803.
Deed from Samuel Bennet & wife, to Benjamin Oliphant for 6 acres 33/100 of land, and one other lot of seventeen acres Dated 27 February 1825
Deed from David & Benjamin Oliphant to Samuel and Jesse Bennet for 9 acres 32/100, also for 7 acres 66/100 also for another piece of land contents not stated. Dated 13 August 1822.
Deed from Charles Cory and William Ridgway to Jesse Bennet, for 30 acres. Dated 20 January 1808.
The foregoing Deeds are originals.
For the Parties
Geo. H. Tucker of Newburgh N.Y.
March 31. 1830.

K.
Tuckerton N. J.
Rec d 20. January 1830.
Honourable John H. Eaton Secretary of War
Washington City

Wuckerton N.J.
January 18 th 1830.
Sir, Yours of the 30 th Ult. is received; And the documents of Samuel Bennet again returned to your Office; The great difficulty of getting returns from the Clerks Office of Freehold, (distance about 70 miles,) induced me to forward the affidavits without the Clerks Certificate upon each. As Mr Morris affidavit had the Certificate upon it, I presumed the others would appear correct by comparison, and inspection. —
My understanding of the case is, that Samuel and Jesse Bennet first purchased (Deed Aug. 13. 1822) the forty seven acre tract for $1000.00; that Jesse Bennet paid about $350. or $450 towards it; that the sharpers who sold it, shortly after deeding it, notwithstanding the payments upon it, exact ed a Mortgage, not only upon the 47 acres sold to Samuel and Jesse Bennet, but upon the old mans 23 acre tract, in, or near Manahawkin;

(deed 9th Sept. 1822), thus acknowledging how much value they set upon the 47 acres, after they had disposed of it to these honest, poor, and ignorant labourers; — The claimant, finding himself unable to pay for his half of the 47 acres, sold his 23 acre tract to Benjamin Cliphant — for his payments, (deed dated 27 th Feb. 1824). —
The claimant has not "sold his interest in the Cliphant tract" — there is no deed to that effect. He swears he owns one half, and the son Jesse that he owns the other half, and does not "owe the father one half the purchase money".
Our little world, looks with anxious solicitude for the decision upon this claim, for, unless his pay is retrospective, his fate is inevitable, — his little all will be brought to the hammer. —
I have the Honour to be, very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant
Geo. H. Tucker
Hon. S. H. Eaton & J. L. Edwards, Esqrs.

P.S. I also enclose two additional affidavits of Benjamin Oliphant and Jesse Bennet, before same Justice Woolston, whilst the other affidavits were traveling (per post) to the Clerks office, for authentication. — Also, two Deeds for Samuel Bennets 23 Acre tract at Manahawkin. — Also one Deed for Jesse Bennets wood Lot. —
(Faint mirrored text from the reverse side of the page) not P.S. not returned not for production Washington City
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Samuel Bennett of New Jersey.
App't to be restored
Brief
Restore - pen: to com: 20 Jan. 1830
Rec Jan'y 20. 1830 from Geo: W. Tucker Esq Tuckerton N. Jersey.

Application to be restored
Samuel Bennett of New Jersey, a private, served 3 years. He was stricken from the roll on account of his property.
1 st Schedule dated 18 Oct 1820.
Exhibits. 23 Acres of land, farming tools and some household furniture, valued at } $ 425. 40
See paper A.
2 d Schedule 22 d Oct 1829.
Exhibits, an undivided \frac{1}{2} of 47 acres of land. . . . . 250. 00
Cattle, wagon and other personal property at 162. 12
Total $ 412. 12
Is indebted to the amount of . . . . . 245. 80
/See paper B./ Bal: in his favor. $ 166. 32
The claimant and his son (Isaac Bennett) bought of B & S Oliphant in 1822, 47 acres of land for $1000 00 the payment of which was secured by a Bond and mortgage (see Mortgage C.) In payment thereof the claimant deeded to them in 1824 the 23 acres of land mentioned in his 1 st Schedule, valued at $ 500, and owes for the balance of purchase money and interest, between 80 and 90 Dollars. His son has paid the Oliphants for his share of the land. See deed from claimant and wife marked D, &

and the deed from the Oliphants to the claimant and son marked F.
The file F contains the affidavits of the claimant's creditors number from 1 at 5, showing the origin of the debts & amounting to $245.80.
For the purpose of showing that the claimant's son is the bona fide owner of half the Oliphant tract, the testimony of B. Oliphant one of the sellers is produced, who states that the son has made his full share of the payments from his own means, and by his own exertions.
His affidavit is marked G. See also the affidavit of the son (Jesse Bennett) to the same point marked H.
The claimant states in the paper marked B that the land bought of the Oliphants has depreciated. His statement is supported by the testimony of Samuel Moore who deposes that the claimant's interest in the Oliphant tract does not exceed in value $250. See paper II.
K is an explanatory letter of the claimant's agent, and L is some title deeds, not material to the issue.

State of New Jersey Monmouth County ss
I William Ten Eyck Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Monmouth Aforesaid. Do certify that Abraham Woolston Esquire before whom the Affixed Deposition of John Setts was made, was at the time of making the same and now is one of the Justices of the Peace of the said County of Mon- mouth, duly Commissioned & Sworn, and that the Signature Abraham Woolston thereto Subscribed is the Signature and proper hand Writing of the said Abraham Woolston Esquire and that full faith and Credit is due & ought to be given to his Official Acts and attestations as a Justice of the Peace of the said County of Monmouth.
In faith and testimony where- of I have Signed my Name & affixed the Seal of the said Court at Freehold in the County Aforesaid this Eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty.
W m Ten Eyck Clerk

1820 Samuel Bennett in acct. with John Letts Dr.
   $ Cts     March 18 th To 40 Nails & Straps for waggon sides .65   23 ~ To 2 Staples .13   May 11 ~ " Laying Plow Shear 1.00   28 ~ " Sharpening Colter .10   June 12 ~ " 1 Staple .08   28 ~ " 2 links Chain .12   Sept. 23 ~ To Sharpening plow Shear .16   December 30 ~ " 1 set Bail .25   1820 Feb ~ 21 ~ " hooping keg .19   April 9 ~ " Mending Shovel .25   20 ~ To 2 Screw Bolts & plate for Axle tree .55   23 ~ " Mending Dung Drag .16   30 ~ To Letting 2 horse shoes & 1 linch pin .37   May 10 ~ " puting Mold Board on plow & cutting screw .62 1 / 2   " laying plow Shear & sharpening Colter 1.35   June 2 ~ " 105 Nails .56   " Painting plow Shear .37   July 12 ~ " laying plow Colter & Sharpening Shear .66   " fixing Swivel trees .12   Sept. ~ 12 ~ " puting on 2 waggon hoops & making 2.00   " 3 linch pins .19   Nov. 30 ~ " Shoring horse 1.37 1 / 2   1822 Feb 12 ~ " toing 2 shoes & letting & frost nails .53 1 / 2   28 ~ " puting on 2 old waggon hoops 1.35   May 12 ~ " Bolt for plow & sharpening irons .75   1823 Januay 14 ~ " 4 Clouts & 1 Bell Clapper .94   " .13   1824 March 23 ~ to 2 links for Chain   May 27 ~ " laying plow Shear & Colter puting landside on 2.80   Augt 4 ~ " Clouting waggon .87 1 / 2   1825 Feb ~ 5 ~ " hing 2 hooks & nails 1 linch pin .53   " 2 links in Chain & hook .19   March 20 ~ " jumping Axle .56   April 6 ~ " Mending Axle Chain .25   1826 Januay 3 ~ To puting 4 clouts on waggon .50   $ 20.67  

State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } ss
On the 28 th day of November A.D. 1829 personally appeared before the Sub- scribers one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County John Letts, Black- smith - who being duly cautioned & affirmed deposed & saith that Samuel Bennett is indebted to this deponent the sum of Twenty Dollars & Sixty Seven Cents exclusive of interest for work as will appear from the within Account of particulars and that the same is justly due & owing to this deponent. in affirmed & Subscribed } John Letts to before me the date above
Abraham Wokston Justice of the Peace
I hereby Certify that John Letts is a man of Credibility & his veracity unimpeached. Witness my hand the twenty eighth of November A.D. 1829.
Abraham Wokston
John Letts
Ch. 2.

Benjamin Oliphant
G

State of New Jersey } Monmouth County ss. }
On the 11 th day of January A. 1830, before me, the sub- -scriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, personally appeared Benjamin Oliphant who being duly cautioned and affirmed, deposeth and saith that, for the forty seven acre tract of Land, purchased of himself, and David Oliphant, by Samuel and Jesse Bennet, that this deponent and David Oliphant have received various pay- ments of Jesse Bennet, and that this deponent verily believes that said Jesse Bennet has made his full share of the payments, equal to one half the purchase money, amounting to Five hundred Dollars, from means within himself, and raised by his own exertions. —
Affirmed & subscribed to } before me, date above. { Abraham Woolston
Benj m Oliphant ”

State of New Jersey Monmouth County ss
I William Ten Eyck clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas of the County of Monmouth aforesaid Do hereby Certify that Abraham Woolston Esquire before whom the affixed deposition of William Brown was made, was at the time of making the same and now is one of the Justices of the Peace of the said County of Monmouth duly Commissioned & Sworn and that the Signature Abraham Woolston thereto Subscribed is the Signature and proper hand writing of the said Abra- ham Woolston Esquire and that full faith and credit is due & ought to be given to his Official Acts and Attestations as a Justice of the Peace of the said County of Monmouth
In faith and testimony whereof I have Signed my Name & affixed the Seal of the said Court at Freehold in the County aforesaid this Eleventh day of January in the year A.D. Eighteen hundred & thirty
W m Ten Eyck CLK

Samuel Bennett to William Brown - Dr
1818
  Sept 10 To Making 4 Lights of Sash - 40   Oct 10 To Making ax handle - 12 1/2   June To Framing A barn - $ 10.00   To whiting Saw - 12 1/2   To making one axletree for wagon - $ 1.00   October To Making a Tongue block for wagon - 62 1/2   To Making Tongue & Thannels for Dr - 1.87   To Making block tongue Thannels & Sled for Dr - 1.87   1819 Sept. To putting axletree on wagon - 1.00   To Making harness - 25   To whiting and filing a Saw - 18   Jan y 8 th 1822 To putting axletree in wagon and finding Stock - 1.50   To turning wheel for wheel - 6   June 23 rd 1823 Framing a house - 6.00   March 24 th 1825 To putting in one axletree - 1.00   To whiting Saw - 12 1/2   $ 26 13   B y Phelps account Against me - 11.39   Note for the balance - $ 14.74 
The Note I hold against Samuel Bennett of fourteen dollars and twenty four cents is for the above balance and is
Justly due me at this time as witness my hand December 20 th
1829,
William Brown.

State of New Jersey Monmouth County ss
On the 28th day of November A.D. 1829. personally appeared before the Subscribed one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County, William Brown, Wheelwright & Carpenter - who being duly cautioned & affirmed deposeth & saith that Samuel Bennett is indebted to this deponent the Sum of Fourteen dollars & seventy four cents exclusive of interest for work as will appear from the within account of particulars and that the same is justly due & owing to this deponent, Affirmed & subscribed to William Brown before me the date above Shaham Woolston Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that William Brown is a man of Credibility & his veracity unimpeached. Witness my hand the twenty eighth of November A.D. 1829. Shaham Woolston
Wm. Brown No. 3.

No. 4.
Geo. W. Tucker
to infer see the date above  Offered - Subscribed
He said some points. Geo. W. Tucker
He said some points. Geo. W. Tucker
He said some points. Geo. W. Tucker
He said some points. Geo. W. Tucker
He said some points. Geo. W. Tucker
He said some points. Geo. W. Tucker
He said some points. Geo. W. Tucker
He said some points. Geo. W. Tucker

State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } ss
I William Ten Eyck Clerk of the Superior Court of Common
Pleas of the County of Monmouth aforesaid Do hereby Certify that Abraham Woolston Esquire before whom the affixed deposition of George M. Tucker Esq. was made, was at the time of making the same and now is one of the Justices of the Peace of the said County of Monmouth duly Commissioned & Sworn and that the Signature Abraham Woolston thereto subscribed is the Signature and proper hand Writing of the said Abraham Woolston Esquire And that full faith and Credit is due & ought to be given to his Official Acts and Attestations as a Justice of the Peace of the said County of Monmouth. —
In faith and Testimony whereof I have Signed my Name & affixed the Seal of the said Court at Freehold in the County aforesaid this Eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & thirty —
Wm Ten Eyck Clerk

State of New Jersey Monmouth County ss }
On the 28 th of November A D 1829, personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid George W. Becker who being duly cauti- oned & affirmed deposes & saith that Samuel Bennet is indebted to him the sum of twenty one Dolls. upon a note assigned by Jacob Hubbs in the year 1822 which said note was drawn for one hundred Dolls and dated the 29 th Decr. 1821, & signed by Samuel Bennet & Joseph Bennet, and the said Samuel Bennet is indebted to this deponent in the further sum of fifteen Dolls for Official & other services and for money laid out and expended to and for the use & benefit of the said Samuel Bennet making the sum of thirty six Dollars justly owing to this deponent from the said Samuel Bennet. Geo. W. Becker Affirmed & Subscribed } to before me the date above }
Thomas Woodson Justice of the peace

I hereby Certify that George M. Tucker Esq. is a man of Credibil- ity and his veracity unimpeached Witness my hand the twenty six- th of November A.D. 1829.
Abraham Woodson Justice of the Peace
Geo. M. Tucker
No. 4.

Tuckerton N. J. Decem 5 th 1829.
Sir. Enclosed is the declaration of Samuel Bennet in order to be restored to the Pension List, together with the affidavits of Five of his principal Creditors. The great distance to the County Seat (Freehold) of Monmouth County N. J. (say 70 Miles) has induced me to procure and forward the original Mortgage, and Deeds required, to be replaced if necessary by certified Copies, at a more convenient season. —
The Item, charged in Browns account June 23 d 1823. Framing a House, and the Affidavit of Mr Moore will give you some idea of the habitation of the Old Soldier upon his premises purchased of his half Friends the Oliphants. —

The declaration of Samuel Bennet although not literally, it is hoped is substantially in conformity with the requirements of the department, particularly as the County Court is a great distance from the residence of Bennet and there is no judge within a shorter distance in the County he resides in, and the Courts are only held Quarterly.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Geo. W. Tucker
(Hon. John H. Eaton) Secy. of War }

State of New Jersey } Monmouth County ss. }
On the twenty eighth of November A.D. 1829. personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid; Benjamin Oliphant who being duly Cautioned & Affirmed deposeth & saith That this deponent & David Oliphant upon the 13 th August 1822 pursuant to Agreement of Sale executed a Deed to Samuel & Jesse Bennett for three Surveys of Land containing about Forty Seven Acres for & in consideration of the sum of One Thousand Dollars paid & secured to be paid and that upon the 9 th day of September 1822. Said Sam l & Jesse Bennett executed to this deponent & David Oliphant two Bonds for Five Hundred & Fifty Dollars secured by a Mortgage of the same date that is to say one Bond of Three hundred Dollars to this deponent and one other to David Oliphant for Two hundred & fifty Dollars And that upon the 27 th Feby. 1826 this deponent purchased & received of Sam l Bennett a Deed for Twenty three Acres of Land Situate near Manahawkin for the sum of Five Hundred Dollars that this deponent deducted from the purchase money aforesaid the sum of Three hundred & thirty two Dollars or thereabouts the amount of the Bond & Interest due this deponent dated 9 th September 1822 as-

aforesaid secured by a Mortgage upon the real Estate of said Sam l Bennett alone & Samuel & Jesse Bennett as purchased of this deponent & David Oliphant & deeded the 13 th August, 1822. that for the balance of purchase money this deponent assigned said Samuel Bennett various Notes & Obligations against this deponents debtors, that from the best information of this deponent said Sam l Bennett has appropriated the proceeds of said Obligations when collected to payments upon the Bond payable to David Oliphant secured by the Mortgage aforesaid dated 9 th Sept r . 1822 as aforesaid being part purchase money of the premises whereon the said Sam l Bennett now resides & purchased of said David Oliphant & this deponent as per Deed dated 13 th August, 1822. as aforesaid.
And this deponent doth further depose & say that said Sam l Bennett is indebted to this deponent & Jonathan Oliphant in the sum of Ninety Dollars for which the said Sam l Bennett became bound for and with his son Timothy Bennett upon two several Notes amounting to Ninety Dollars the consideration of which Notes are for Grain, Provisions & other Articles of Merchandise sold & delivered said Timothy Bennett the son of said Sam l Bennett.
And this deponent further deposeth

and saith that the said Sam l Bennett is further indebted to this deponent & Jonathan Oliphant the sum of Ten Dol- lars or thereabouts for Grain & other Merch- andise sold and delivered said Sam l . Bennett, and that the aforesaid sums are justly due & owing
Affirmed & Subscribed to { Benj m Oliphant before me the date above }
Abraham Wootton Justice of the peace
I hereby Certify that Benjamin Oliphant is a man of Credibility & his veracity un- impeached.
Witness my hand the twenty eighth of No- vember, A.D. 1829.
Abraham Wootton Justice of the peace

State of New Jersey } Monmouth County ss }
I William Ten Eyck Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Monmouth aforesaid Do Certi- fy that Abraham Woolston Esquire, before whom the within deposition of Benjamin Oliphant was made, was at the time of making the same and now is one of the Justices of the Peace of the said County of Monmouth, duly Commissioned & sworn and that the Signature Abraham Woolston thereto subscribed, is the Signature and proper hand writing of the said Abraham Woolston Esquire — And that full faith and Credit is due & ought to be given to his Official Acts and Attestations as a Justice of the Peace of the said County of Monmouth. —
In faith and testimony Whereof I have signed my Name & affixed the Seal of the said Court at Freehold in the County aforesaid this Eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & thirty.
Wm Ten Eyck Clerk
Benjamin Oliphant No. 5

State of New Jersey } Burlington County } ss
On the 18 th day of November A.D. 1829. personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County. Timothy Pharo, who being duly Cautioned and affirmed deposeth & saith that he now holds a Bond for Two hundred & fifty Dollars dated September 9 th 1822 - heretofore secured by a Mortgage of the same date - given by Saml. & Jesse Bennett - that said Bond was made payable to David Oliphant (now deceased) and by him, upon the 25 th November 1822. Assigned to Caye Oliphant and by E. Oliphant upon the 27 th May 1825 assigned to this deponent for the full consid- eration thereof - that this deponent has at various payments received of said Bennett the sum of Two hundred & fifty two Dollars & Nineteen cents Principal & Interest - and that there still remains due thereon the sum of Eighty Dollars, and that to the best of this de- ponent's knowledge a part of the Monies receiv- ed upon said Bond were Monies received by said Bennett for the sale of property conveyed & sold by Saml. Bennett to Benjamin Oliphant Affirmed & subscribed to } Timothy Pharo before me the date above }
Geo. W. Tucker J. P.

State of New Jersey } Samuel Read clerk of the Inferior Burlington County } Court of Common Pleas of the County of Burlington aforesaid Do hereby certify
That George W Tucker Esquire before whom the within deposition of Timothy Pharo was made was at the time of making the same and now is one of the Justices of the peace of the said County of Burlington duly Commissioned and Sworn - and that the signature Geo W Tucker hereunto subscribed is the signature and proper hand writing of the said George W Tucker Esquire and that full faith and credit is due & ought to be given to his Official Acts and attestations as a Justice of the peace of the said County of Burlington -
In faith and testimony whereof I have signed my name & affixed the Seal of the said Court at Mount Holly in the County aforesaid this twenty eighth day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred & twenty nine
Sam Read
Timothy Pharo
No 1
Geo W Tucker J.P.

Samuel Bennett
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State of New Jersey. } Inferior Court of Common Pleas Monmouth County } of the County of Monmouth.
On the twenty second day of October 1829 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for the County of Monmouth and State aforesaid Samuel Bennet resident in said County aged Seventy two years who being first duly Cautioned and Sworn according to Law, doth on his Solemn Oath make the following New declaration in order to obtain the payment of his Pension as per his Certificate granted by the Hon. John C. Calhoun then Secy of War, dated Eighth day of June 1820 And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820. I the said Samuel Bennet do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 18 th 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. That since the 18 th of March 1818 the following changes have been made in my property.

To Wit,
   Description of property held the 18 th Mar. 1818 Names of the Persons to whom disposed of Time of Sale Amount of Money or description of Property received in return.     Twentythree Acres of Arable Land near Maricahawkin Monmouth County with a small Log dwelling House and Frame Barn thereon. Benjamin Oliphant for Five Hundred Dollars in part payment for the Forty Seven Acres tract mentioned hereafter. February, twenty-seventh 1824. Deed Recorded 13 March in Book H 2. of Deeds page 7, 839 in the Clerk's Office Monmouth County New Jersey.  Upon the 13 th of August 1822 Samuel Bennet (this deponent) And Jesse Bennet (a son) purchased & received a Deed for three Surveys of Land Containing together Forty Seven Acres without any Buildings thereon, for which the said Samuel & Jesse Bennet agreed to pay Benjamin & David Oliphant the sum of One thousand Dollars, and gave Bonds and Mortgage thereon for Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars. The business of the deponent, the getting of Rails & Wood failing, his property depreciating in value, his Circumstances becoming reduced, his age & infirmities increasing, Compelled him upon the 27 th February 1824 to dispose of the twenty three Acre tract of Land in part payment of the aforesaid Bonds & Mortgage for the sum of Five Hundred Dollars which has so been appropriated as per Bond herewith exhibited and still leaves him much incumbered with his small moiety of Land. Samuel Bennet    

And this deponent doth further depose and say that his occupation is that of a Labourer and Husbandman, and that his Family consists of a wife aged Sixty four years in delicate health and a grandson Aged Fourteen years.
That this deponent has for Several years past been afflicted with the Rheumatism but more severely so during the last year, And that he has been during that period and now is "in such indigent Circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the Assistance of his Country." That his Sons Jesse, Timothy & Nehemiah all three men of Families contribute to the support of this deponent. Same B r ear
Sworn to and declared on the twenty second day of October in Open Court
William Lloyd
James Lloyd } Judges &c John W. Davison }

Schedule of the Real and Personal Estate of Samuel Bennet, a Pensioner of the United States and List of his Debts made this twenty second of October A.D. 1829.
   One Undivided half part of three Surveys of Land Containing together Forty Seven Acres of Land purchased of B & D. Oliphant 13 th August 1832 whereon has since been erected One small tenement for Self - Valued at. . . . . 250 00   Nine Head of cattle . . . . . 110 00   One Wood Waggon . . . . . 25 00   One Plough . . . . . 5 00   Two Iron Pots . . . . . 1 25   Two Trunks . . . . . 1 00   One Tea Kettle . . . . . 37   Seven Leather Bottom Chairs . . . . . 2 25   One Doughtrough . . . . . 1 00   One Cupboard Shelves . . . . . 1 00   One Table . . . . . 1 25   Queensware, Spoons, Knives & forks etc 2 00   Charles Spraggs Note for . . . . . 12 00 412 12  
Schedule of the Debts due from Samuel Bennet
   Due T. Pharo upon an Assigned Bond Secured by the Mortgage herewith 75 00   Due John Letts & Mrs. Brown Mechanics Note 35 00   Due G. W. Tucker, Merchants Note . . . . . 37 20   Due B & G. Oliphant Millers Note . . . . . 86 60   " Ditto Ditto " " Book Acct 12 00 245 80   Dollars 166 32  
Errors & Subscribed to the date above. James Lloyd William Say Samuel Bennet John M. Davidson

I William Ten Eyck - - Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Monmouth " " " " do hereby Certify that the fore- going Oath and the Schedule thereto annex- ed are truly Copied from the Records 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 prop- erty exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one hundred & sixty six " " Dollars and thirty two " " Cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this twenty second - day of October, A.D. One thousand eight hundred and twenty nine.
Wm Ten Eyck CLK Clerk
Samuel Harned or Ten Eyck Declaration October 1829.

State of New Jersey Monmouth County } ss
On the twenty second day of October A.D. 1829. personally appeared before me Abraham Washburn one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County Samuel Moore who being duly cautioned and Affirmed deposeth & saith that he resides near the premises of Samuel Bennet in Staffad Township and has viewed the same. That the Soil is very light and sandy with a fine portion of Salt Marsh of an indifferent quality. That upon that part of the premises proposed by said Samuel Bennet is erected a one Story House of about not exceeding fifteen by Sixteen feet in dimen- sion and in an unfinished State. That from the locality & nature of the Soil and improve- ments. This deponent considers the value of said Land. Bennet part of said premises does not exceed Three hundred & fifty Dollars. That This deponent would not upon a sale of the premises be willing pay exceeding the aforesaid sum of Three hundred & fifty Dollars for the same. —
Samuel Moore.
Affirmed & Subscribed to before me this date above }
Abraham Washburn Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey Monmouth County ss }
I William Ten Eyck clerk of the County of Monmouth do hereby certify that Abraham Woolston Esq. of said County was duly appointed a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and has been duly qualified into Office and is now, & was at the date of the annexed affidavit, duly authorised & empowered to Ad- minister Oaths & Affirmations and do all other things appertaining to & belonging to his Office as a Justice as aforesaid and that the Signa- ture purporting to be his is the genuine Signa- ture of said Justice Woolston.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office this Thirtieth day of November A.D. 1829
Wm Ten Eyck clk
Samuel Moore
I hereby certify that Samuel Moore is a man of creditability, and his veracity un- impeachable. — Witness my hand the twenty eighth of November, A.D. 1829. Abraham Woolston

Samuel Barnett & wife to Henry & Elephant (copy of deed)
1120 62  1182

My Affix.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Freehold this first day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty
Wm Ten Eyck Clerk

Samuel Bennet & wife to Benjamin Oliphant Witnesseth This Indenture made the twenty seventh day of February in the year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and twenty four Between Samuel Ben- nett and wife of Stafford in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey party of the first part and Benjamin Oliphant of the same place party of the second part Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred Dollars current lawful money of the United States of America to them in hand paid and truly paid by the said party of the second part at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold aliened remised released conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien remised released con- vey and confirm unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns all that certain tract of land situate in the township of Canby and State aforesaid. Beginning at a stake standing on the south side of the road (en- tering) from Haulin to Joseph Ransdell's Beginning on a course fifty four degrees East from the Bridge over the Brook at the tail of the Saw Mill and distant twenty two chains and seventy five links thence running 1 South thirty degrees west five chains thence 2 South ten degrees East nineteen chains thence 3 North thirty degrees East twenty chains 4 North sixty eight degrees West twelve chains and sixty links to the Beginning containing seventeen acres be the same more or less. Also one other tract of Land beginning at the second corner

of a tract of land formerly to Silas Crane but now the property of Jair a Bennett on which he now lives and runs from thence 1, South thirty degrees west ten chains and seventeen links thence 2. South thirty nine degrees East thirteen chains fifty links thence 3, north ten degrees west nineteen chains and fifty links to the beginning containing Six Acres & 33/100 of the first above described tract of land the said Bennet became seized of by virtue of conveyance from Silas Crane Esq dated April 17, th 1803 - Also the second above described tract of land the said Bennett became seized of by virtue of conveyance from Samuel Brewer dated April 17 th 1812. Together with all and singular the Buildings, Improvements, Ways, Woods, waters water courses rights, liberties, privileges, heredita- ments and appurtenances to the Farm belonging or in any wise appertaining and the revenues and remainders, rents issues and profits thereof and all the Estate right title Interest property claims and demand whatsoever both in law and equity of him the said party of the first part of in and to the said premises and every part there- of. To have and to hold the said Lots of land herein above described hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned and in- tended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever, and the said Samuel Bennett and Phebe his wife party of the first part for their heirs Executors and Administrators doth hereby covenant grant and agree to and with the said Benjamin

Elephant party of the second part his heirs and assigns that at the time of the sealing and delivery hereof they the said party of the first part are seized in their own right of an absolute and inescapable Estate of Inheritance in the principle of and in all and singular the premises hereby granted with the appurtenances and hath good right full power and sufficient authority in the law to grant bargain, sell and convey the same unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever according to the true intent and meaning of these presents, and also that it shall and may be lawfull for the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns at all times hereafter peaceably & quietly to have hold use occupy possess and enjoy the said premises with the appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof without the lawful let suit eviction interruption or disturbance of the said party of the first part their heirs or assigns or any other person or persons claiming by from or under them or any of them and that the said premises are free and clear and freely and clearly acquitted and discharged of and from all former mortgages judgments executions and of and from all other incumbrances whatever and lastly that they the said party of the first part and their heirs all and singular the said Lots of Land herein above described hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned or intended to be with the appurtenances unto the said party of the first part and their heirs and against all and every other person and persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same shall and will warrant and forever defend. The Witness

Whereof the said parties of the first part hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and delivered. Samuel Bennett
In the presence of
James D. Rogers, Esq. Sampson Duv. Phebe + Bennett
State of New Jersey
Monmouth
Monmouth County ss Be it known that on the seventh day of February in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and twenty four per appeared before me the subscribers one of the Commission- ers appointed for taking Acknowledgments and proof of Deeds &c in and for said County Samuel Ben- nett and Phebe his wife and having first and being satisfied that they are the Grantors above named and made known to them the contents thereof they did Acknowledge that they signed sealed and delivered the foregoing Instrument as their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed and the said Phebe being examined by me separate and apart from her husband ac- knowledged that she executed the within Deed freely without any fear threats or constraint of her husband. James D. Rogers
Rec d & Recorded 13. March 1824.
Wm Tew Esq. Atty
I William Tew Esq. clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the fore- going Deed is truly copied from Book H 2. of Deeds, folio 7. 8 & 9. now remaining in

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J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office War Department. Washington.

Sir,
I have received from Henry South- ard Esq. of the House of Representatives, the enclosed document, together with a note from you to him - and I perceive, that there were two defects, in the application of Samuel Ben- nett for a Pension. First, That the Judge had not certified to the reduced circumstances of the Applicant. Such a certificate did accom- pany the papers, but has probably been mis- laid by Mr. Southard, or in the Office. I have interlined it & made it a part of the certificate of service - and I hope it will be satisfactory. I am well acquainted with Silas Crane Esq. whose affidavit, respecting the services, charac- ter & circumstances of Bennett, is annexed to the declaration. He has long been a member of our Legislative Council, & is altogether wor- thy of belief & confidence.
The second defect is, that the line is not suffi- inserted in the Declaration. It has probably escaped notice, that the service is declared to have been, in the "Jersey Brigade" - and that the Jersey Brigade , is precisely the same thing, as the Jersey Line . The only alteration therefore, would be, to insert the word line , in the place of Brigade - an alteration in phra- seology, not in substance. I have it not in

my power to procure this alteration but by making Mr. Bennett travel between fifty & sixty miles from his home - which, from his state of health, he is now unable to do. I hope, therefore, this verbal amendment will not be deemed absolutely necessary - especially as the service is admitted , in the Jersey line . I am, Sir, very respectfully &c Sam d L. Southard Henton 5 June 1820.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office.

34017 Rev INVALID.
1920 Sept 17 Hist to Mrs. Frederika Waldron - Law
File No. 34017
Samuel Bennett
Rev Rev. Mass
Act: 18 th March 18
Index: —Vol. 9 , Page 33
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sir:
In reply to that part of your letter of the 17 th inst, recd on the 19 th referring to title to bounty lands of the heirs of a soldier of the revolutionary war, you are advised that under the act of March 3, 1855 , there is no law granting bounty land to the heirs of a soldier of the revolutionary war other than to his widow and minor children who were under 21 years of age on March 3/1855.
Mr Benjamin S. Lawson Broadtown N.J.
Note. When written refers to Bureau Section 4

Bero 7/12
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir -
I am informed that one John Milford and Samuel Bennett, both from N. Jersey, were granted pensions for service rendered in War of Am. Revolution. Will you kindly give me copy of their military records contained in your files; two applicants for membership in Westfield Chapter D.A.R. are descendants of these men and as I am filing office of genealogist for the Chapter, this search has been turned over to me. May I be granted the privilege of asking for copy of such records when needed

to complete papers of applicants? Trusting I am not asking too great a favor, I am
Respectfully yours
Helen H. Waldron
July 6-1920
(Mr. Frederick R.)
180 Lincoln Road
Westfield
N. Jersey.
h. h. Waldron

401.10 Commissioner.
Return attached letter with reply.
Give names of companies.
If unable to furnish.
State where employed.
Department.
Company.
No. address of claimant.
Name of soldier.
and return to the Bureau.
The information in your possession will be retained.
Please fill out each of the blank spaces below.
Present answer to the questions therein contained.
not necessary to enable this Bureau to make inquiry.
with the information that the date furnished is.
The attached letter is respectfully returned.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Dr. [unclear]

3-049. Rev. War Section,
Ex. EW. _____ Div. Record Div.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. July 30, 1920
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
Name of Widow. (Oswald no 34017) No. of claim,
Name of soldier, Samuel Bennett
P.O. address of claimant after enlistment & after service, Monmouth Co. N.J. Company Capt. Reuben H. Randolph's 5 th Co., Regiment 2 nd Regt.
State where enlisted Traverse River
Approximate dates of birth 1758 and death _____
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Return attached letter with reply.
F. D. Byington ACTING Commissioner.

October 26, 1907.
Sir:
In reply to that part of your letter of the 17th instant, received on the 19th, referring to title to bounty land of the heirs of a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that there is no law granting bounty land to the heirs of a soldier of the Revolutionary War other than to his widow and children who were under twenty-one years of age on March 3, 1855.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Benjamin S. Lamson, Bordentown, N. J.
Letter of call referred to Pensions Section - cert. 14951 - Henry Sanderson has Inv. Act June 27 '90. ✓