Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42632, Timothy Brees, New Jersey

SERVICE
SERVICE New Jersey
NUMBER _____
S. 42632
CONTENTS

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838, from 4. March to 4 Sep 1840. Agt notified 16. June 1841.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838, from 4. March to 4 Sep 1840. Agt notified 16. June 1841.
1818 1819 1820
10.454 Ohio 16454 R
Timothy Brees,
of Springfield in the state of Ohio, who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Ogden, of the New Jersey line, for the term of 3 years, War
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of Feb. 1820 and sent to Hon. W. A. Trimble, H. of Reps!
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819 $ 128 " 02 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1820. 48 " 00
27/31 $ 176 " 02 4/30
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Hamilton Co. Continued File Mich. Ed.

T. Brees  old case Timothy Brees private 96 War New Jersey line Date of dec r 14 May. 18
Wanted the judges cer- tificate of the necessitous circumstances of the party
Certificate enclosed G. T. P.
Admitted.

State of Ohio 7th Circuit of the Court of Common Pleas
Timothy Brees aged sixty years came before me Joshua Collett President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 7th Circuit aforesaid, and being strictly sworn deposes and saith that he enlisted into the Army of the United States about the spring or summer of 1776 at Baskin Creek Somerset County New Jersey under Lieut. Seely and Capt. Meads Comptons first Regt Jersey Line, commanded by Col. Agder, enlisted for three years but was re-enlisted for three years during the war continued through the whole war, served at the Battle of Monmouth & many other roads with Gen Sullivan in his route through the Indian Country & was discharged at New Windsor on Dec. 1778 by Col. Agder. That he afterwards sold could right to land for his services & 40 acres in his discharge to one John Dannerston he lives in Springfield Township within the 7th Circuit aforesaid from which circumstances he needs a pension from his country for support.
Sworn to and subscribed. before me this 14 th day of May 1818.
his Timothy Brees mark
Joshua Collett P. C. C. 7. C. O.
State of Ohio } vs } I, Joseph T. ... Hamilton County } ... District of the Court of Com. Ninth Circuit } ... in the State of Ohio, being satisfied that Timothy Brees above named who applies for a pension is in the circumstances as to his entry the same to the ... ... taken before Jonathan P. ... ... for ... county ... ... 1818 ... ... P. C. C. 7. C. O. Ohio

State of Ohio Fourth Circuit } ss
I Joshua Collett, President of the Court of common pleas for the fourth circuit in the State of Ohio, being satisfied that the within named Timothy Brea, an applicant for a per- gion under the act of Congress of May the 18 th 1818. sued in the Revolutionary war, against the common enemy, in the Revolutionary Army on continental establishment, do certify, these proceedings before me, in said case, and the within affidavits of the said Timothy and Lydia Dacy, and the testimony in the same - Given under my hand this 16 th day of May 1818.
Joshua Collett President C. C. 7 C. O.
The State of Ohio } ss Hamilton County } ss
I Daniel Gano clerk of the Court of common pleas in and for the County of Hamilton do hereby certify that Sophia Collett Esq rs before whom the foregoing deposition was taken and whose certificate is attached is and was at that time an acting president Judge of the Court of common pleas of the 7 th Circuit in the State of Ohio, duly Elected Commissioned and sworn into office and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such All of which appears of Record in my office whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court at Cincinnati this 25 th day of May A.D 1818
In testimony Daniel Gano Clerk

State of Ohio 8th Amendment of the Const of Common Pleas
John M. ... of Ohio
Jesse Yatz, being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he lived at Washen Ridge at the time of the War of the Revolution and well knew Timothy Pierce at that time; he has seen him in the ranks of the Continental Army as commanded by Col. Ayer, knew that he served several years in the Army and thinks he has seen his discharge, this deponent lived in the neighbourhood of the said Timothy understood that he had enlisted, and that he he was, when away from home which was for two three or four years, & in the Army of the United States during that time, sometimes saw him at home, & he was on furlough for a limited time. This deponent had no doubt at the time, nor being in now, but that the said Timothy served in the Army of the Revolution served in the Army line for several years Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of May 1818 -
Jesse Yatz

Timothy Brees
No. 16,454
Mar. 1860
ow I.L.E.
Long James

State of Ohio Hamilton Com. Pleas
On this 27 th day of January 1821 personally appeared in open Court, being a court of Record Expressly made so by the laws of this State, for the said County Timothy Brees aged sixty two years, resident in said County who, being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows that he the said Timothy Brees, enlisted for the term of three years or during the war in the month of April in the year 1777 in the state of New Jersey in the Company Commanded by Captain Meade in the regiment Commanded by Colonel Ogden in the line of the State of New Jersey on the Continental establishment. That he continued to serve in the said Corps until the close of the war, when he was discharged from the said service at New Windsor in the State of New York That his original declaration was dated on the 4 th day of May 1818. That he has received a pension Certificate, given at the War Office of the United States on the 7 th day of February 1820 which said certificate is numbered 16. H 54 And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen 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 one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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, And I further declare under oath, that I am, a labourer by occupation, that I have a wife and twelve children living all of whom I consider capable of supporting themselves, save and except my son, Samuel Brees, now aged, twenty years who, is a cripple and will continue so for life and inasmuch as he has no trade, he is entirely dependent on me, for support. My other children, who, I consider unable to maintain themselves, are, Timothy Brees, aged twelve years, and William Brees, ten years - I live on a small lot, which I rent, and tho' I own eighty acres of unimproved land, which I am unable to improve, as I am unable to labour, to any considerable degree myself in consequence of my being afflicted with the rheumatism, in my hip and shoulder, which is so severe, that at times I am unable to put my clothes off and on, and my sons who are with me are too young to render me any assistance, in clearing land. The land I own, I principally, paid with the pension money I have heretofore received, from the United States. In consequence, of my age and bodily infirmity, I solemnly declare, that I need, the assistance of my country for support.

Ohio Timothy his Brees mark
Sworn to, and subscribed in open Court this 27 th day of January 1821,
Daniel Gano Clerk
Schedule of property, belonging to Timothy Brees, a U.S. pensioner, on the Ohio agency made, sworn to and subscribed this 27 th day of January 1821, to wit -
80 Acres of beach land which is unimproved situated in the State of Indiana @ $1.25 $ 100 00 one House " " " " 30 00 2 Cows small size " " " 20 00 7 Hogs " " " " 7 00 11 Sheep " " " " 11 00 Household furniture 5 Chairs " " " " 2 50 1 Table " " " " 3 00 1 Corner Cupboard " " " 3 00 1 Bake oven, 1 Kettle one pot, and a few other articles of well worn kitchen furniture, which is worth collectively " " " " 5 00 $ 181 50 I am, at this time Justly indebted to two physicians for medicine and attendance on my family 25 00
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 27 th day of January 1821
Dan l Gano Clerk
Timothy his Brees Mark

I Danl. Fane Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hamilton in the State of Ohio do hereby Certify the foregoing oath and Schedule to be truly Copied From the Records of said Court in my office And I do further Certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property contained in the Schedule aforesaid is One hundred and eighty and 2 Dollars and fifty Cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 20 th day of January 1821.
Danl. Fane Clerk

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section AWH/ILL
June 14, 1930.
Mrs. D. McKay 304 East Park Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 42632, it appears that Timothy Brees enlisted in 1776 or 1777 at Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey and served as a private in Captain Meade's Company, Colonel Ogden's First New Jersey Regiment. He was in the battle of Monmouth, was with General Sullivan in the Indian Country and served to the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 14, 1818, while a resident of Springfield Township, Ohio, aged sixty years.
In 1821, soldier referred to his wife and twelve children; the only names given are Samuel, aged twenty years, Timothy, aged twelve years, and William, aged ten years.
This is the history of the only soldier named Timothy Brees found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
In order to search the War of 1812 records of this bureau for a soldier surnamed Brees, the full name is essential and as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

42 632
Ray INVALID.
File No. 42 632
Timothy O'Brien P.O. Box 100
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 61
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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1914 Nov 30 Hist. to Mrs. J. M. Cooney. V. L. M. 1928. mch. 27. Hist. to Mrs. Donald J. Gordon see letter in William Methercup 8-35537 mch.
1930. Sep. 4. Hist. to E. C. Galey mch.
1930- June 14- History to Mrs. D. McKay. L.L.
1930 July 14. Hist. to Mrs. Drummond McKay mch.
1931 Jan. 22. Hist. to Marie Rogers mch.

Att. for Bree

The State of Ohio } Personally came before me Hamilton County } the undersigned one of the Justices of the peace of said County Richard Evatt and John Sutton Both being of lawful Age was Duly Sworn according to Law Deposes and Sith that this Bouth wids acquainted with Henry Brees and that they Bouth have mere malice to him and they think that he is not able to support himself with out some assistance and further these Deponent saith not sworn and subscribed before me at any office in Sycamore Town in Hamilton County this twenty third day of September 1819 Jonathan Nitsman J.P. Richard Evatt John Sutton
The State of Ohio Hamilton County
Do hereby certify that the above named Richard Evatt and John Sutton are Bouth men of truth to the best of my knowledge Jonathan Nitsman J.P.

The State of Ohio } Personally came before me Hamilton County } the undersigned one of the justices of the peace of said county Richard Evatt and John Sutton Birth being of lawful age was duly sworn according to law deposes and saith that this Birth adjoins and unites with the Beeches and that they Birth have mere mallets to him and they think that he is not able to support himself without some assistance and further these deponents saith not sworn and subscribed before me at my office in Sycamore & Toward Mt Hamilton County this twenty third day of September A.D 1819 Jonathan Nitsman J.P. Richard Evatt John Sutton
The State of Ohio Hamilton County
Do hereby certify that the above named Richard Evatt and John Sutton are Birth men of truth to the best of my knowledge Jonathan Nitsman J.P.

The State of Ohio Hamilton County ss
I Daniel James Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that George P. Terrence Esq r who made the attached Certificate on the 19 th day of November 1819 - and whose certif- icate thereof is annexed is and was at that time President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the Ninth Circuits in the State of Ohio duly appointed and sworn into office all of which appears of record in my office In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Cincinnati this 22 nd day of November Anno Domini 1819
Dan l James Clerk C. p. H. C.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 10 th 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Timothy Brees, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Ohio — Agency, at the rate of Eight — Dollars and — Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, to the 4 th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
William L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Cincinnati January 30th 1821.
Sir
I have the honor to enclose to you for examination, and for your decision thereon, the declaration and schedule of property of Timothy Pares, made in conformity to the act of Congress of the 1st of July 1820, Please to let me know the result of your decision in this case,
very respectfully your most obed t servant Samuel P. Hunt
To J. A. Edwards Esq. Pension Agent War Department.

Kansas City Kansas Jan 7-31
Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
Please send me the only Service Record of Timothy Breeze who served in the Revolutionary War in New Jersey Regiment. Thanking you kindly for any information - Yours Truly,
Marie Rogers -
855 Orville Ave K.C. Kansas

United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sirs: Rev. & 1812, Wars Section, AWF/ILL
Referring to your letter of June 14th 1930 in re; Timothy Breese Revolutionary Soldier.
In paragraph two you say " He was allowed pension, on his application executed May 14th, 1818, while a resident of Springfield Township. Ohio, aged sixty years" Could you tell me how long that pension was in force, the year and place of death of this veteran?
I believe he is the ancestor who record I want to es- tablish. I am satisfied that the Timothy Breese re- ferred to died about 1853 in Lee County, near what is now West Point, Iowa at the home of his son Samuel Breese. Could your records verify this?
Whatever information you can give me will be deeply appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. Drummond McKay
Mrs. Drummond McKay, 304 East Park Street, Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
July 5th 1930.

Elkhorn, Wis., April 10th-30.
Pension Department; Washington D.C.
Gentlemen ;
I am desirous of getting the service record of Timothy Breese , Revolutionary Soldier, buried in Lee County, Lost Creek Cemetary, Iowa. I think this record was sent to the D.A.R. at Ft. Madison Iowa some time ago. They have referred me to your department as they are unable to get at their records at present time.
Full names etc There were several of his sons who took part in war of 1812. Would your records show this and would it be possible that I could get the names of these sons. We are sure this is my great-grandfather, but lack the neccessary papers to prove it.
Thanking you for this information
I am,
Sincerely,
Mrs. McKay.
Mrs. Drummond McKay 304 E Park St. Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Waver Iowa Jan 4 1930 Commissioner of Pensions
PK
Dear Sir
Please send Information in regard to a Revolutionary Soldier Timothy Brees Buried 6 miles north of Fort Madison Iowa.
Did he receive any Pension what amt and was it sent here? Have you his age enlisted when Also what records your Office has any oblige
Respy yours
E. C. Galy.

Rev. Waver Iowa Dec 12/1929 Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
Please send me information in regard to a revolutionary Soldier Pimothy only Brees or Breeze I wrote the War Department they said he served 5 years and was mustered out they referred me to your office for further information He was Buried 6 miles north of Fort Madison Iowa in Post Creek Cemetery Did he receive a Pension and was it sent here? Have you any data when & how old he was & when discharged Have you any record of his wife Elizabeth Doty did she receive a Pension and how long
Respectfully yours E.C. Yaley

Grand Army Chapter Fort Madison, Iowa
November 22 - 1904
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I have located the grave of a soldier of the Revolution who is buried in Lost Creek Cemetery, about seven miles from here, our Chapter A. A. R. desire to mark this spot, and we would like to have the dates of his enlistment and discharge. He was - I have been told a pensioner. His name was Timothy Breese, he served as a private of Captain Alexander Mitchell's company of Light Infantry Jersey Regiment, commanded by Colonel Mathias Ogden.
Any thing you can tell us concerning this man will be gratefully received.
Thanking - say -
I am very truly P.S. I find that a letter I directed to this office (Mrs. J. M. Corey) Nov. 3 - was received at the Adjutant General's office, and they could not supply the dates for which I asked. J. F. C. R. Sarah Johnson Case Regent Grand Army Chapter A. A. R.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
N. 42,632
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Timothy Brees 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 or 1777 to long war Pvt. Meade Ogden 1 st N.J.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Monmouth + with Genl Sullivan in the Indian Country.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, located at Backing Ridge T. J. Somerset Co.
Date of application for pension, May 14 1818. His cl. was at
Residence at date of application, Springfield Twp. Ohio
Age at date of application, 60 years. Not stated
Remarks: In 1821 he referred to his wife and three children Samuel 20 yrs, Timothy 12 yrs and William 10 yrs are the only names stated.
OK
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

January 22, 1931.
Marie Rogers 855 Orville Avenue Kansas City, Kansas.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF: 111 AWF
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 42632, that Timothy Brees enlisted at Rasking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey, in 1776 or 1777 and served as a private in Captain Meade's Company, Colonel Ogden's First New Jersey Regiment. He was in the battle of Monmouth and with General Sullivan in the Indian Country and served to the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Springfield Township, Ohio, and was aged sixty years.
In 1821, he referred to his wife and twelve children; Samuel, aged twenty years, Timothy, aged twelve years, and William, aged ten years, are the only names stated.
This is the history of the only soldier named Timothy Brees found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
July 14, 1930
Mrs. Drummond McKay 304 East Park Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Dear Madam:
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of the person paid, and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Timothy Brees, S. 42632, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing all of the following data:
Timothy Brees, Certificate No. 16454, issued February 7, 1820, rate $8 per month, commenced May 4, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. AWF
February 4, 1930
E. C. Yaley Wever Iowa.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 43632, it appears that Timothy Brees enlisted at Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey in 1776 or 1777 and served as a private in Captain Meade's Company, Colonel Ogden's First New Jersey Regiment. He was in the battle of Monmouth and with General Sullivan in the Indian Country and served to the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Springfield Township, Ohio, and was aged sixty years.
In 1821, he referred to his wife and twelve children, Samuel aged twenty years, Timothy aged twelve years, and William aged ten years, are the only names stated.
The above noted Timothy Brees (all spellings of the surname searched) is the only soldier of that name, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Ans
March 27, 1928.
Mrs. Donald M. Gordon, Metamora, Indiana.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 42632, it appears that Timothy Brees enlisted at Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey in 1776 or 1777 as a private in Captain Meade's Company, Colonel Ogden's First New Jersey Regiment. He was in the battle of Monmouth and with General Sullivan in the Indian Country and served to the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 14, 1818, while a resident of Springfield Township, Ohio, aged sixty years.
In 1821 he referred to his wife and twelve children, Samuel, twenty years, Timothy, twelve years and William, ten years are the only names stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.