Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26781, Anthony Burgess, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
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Burgess, Anthony Eunice
W. 26781
B. L. Wt 11181-160-55
CONTENTS

32.211
New York.
rep a
Anthony Burgess of Onondaga in the State of N.Y. who was a Pri. in the Co commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Mass a line for 6 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20. day of Sept. 1844 and sent to Grove Lawrence, Syracuse N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep 44 $ 270.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4. Mar 45 10.00
$ 280.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by F. L. Swann, Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 4 Page 7

3. 274
New York A.
Eunice Burgess widow of Anthony Burgess who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Lt. L. F. Smith.
Sept 21. 1862.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February 1853.
17th March "
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of Dec r 1853 and sent to
Lewis F. Smith 1 Townsend Block Syracuse NY
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 88, Vol. A

92889
Act March 3/55
April 24/55
Eunice Burgess, widow of Anthony Burgess, Jr.
Mass: Mil.
Pensioner
Act Feb 8/53
ad: 160 ac, Nov: 27/55.
Boston
No
Ms. Feb 53-3274
Julia
L. F. Smith Syracuse N.Y.
Vol. B2-137.

State of New York Onondaga County
On this 13 th day of September in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court before Daniel Moseley Esq vice chancellor of the seventh circuit of the state of New York at a court of chancery held in the town of Onondaga in said county now sitting Anthony Burgeps a resident of the town of Salina in said county aged seventy years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7. 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated That he was born in the town of Yarmouth in the state of Massachusetts the twenty sixth day of October  seventeen hundred and sixty one that he has no record of his age but expects that it is recorded in the Record of said town of Yarmouth: that he lived in the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts at what was then sixteen acre mills about six miles east of the village of East Springfield when he was enlisted into a company to guard the United States Stores at East Springfield aforesaid he recollects that there were stored at that place which the company guarded cannon, powder, cannon balls, guns, clothing & other munitions of war but he does not recollect the year but recollects that Captain Carpenter commanded the company & that sergeants Bowker , John West , & Kellogg were in the company he has no recollection of any other officers names at that place unless a man by the name of Bryant who had but one arm and who used to be there often was one He recollects that his father Joseph Burgeps enlisted at the same time and that at the time he enlisted Capt Carpenter hesitated about enlisting him as he said at first he thought he was not quite tall

enough but that he looked like a smart lad & that he thought he would enlist him & he then enlisted for six months during which time he remained at Esopus full aforesaid and stood guard whenever it came his turn regularly He recollects that one morning while there the company were informed that they must march to some other place by order of some superior officer that the whole company put their knapsacks for marching; had their packs on & were ordered out of the barracks & paraded for a march and after every thing was prepared for a start the captain ordered them to ground their arms & take off their packs & then the captain informed the company that a pair of silver shoe buckles had been stolen from one of the continental officers & he made a thorough search in each of the packs about the persons without success & then the company was ordered back to their quarters again While he remained at that post a soldier according to the best of his recollection by the name of Daniel Murphy was whipped for desertion & after he was taken away from the whipping post another soldier was tied up to the same post but was not whip- ped as he was young & had been enticed away by Murphy both of which soldiers belonged to the regular troops at that time quartered in the barracks That he has no recollection of receiving a discharge if one was given it was probably given to his father He recollects there were in the same company a Mr Wilder, Sash, Rust, (whose christian name he does not now recollect) & a Mr Jonathan Bagley That he does not know of any person living who knows that he was in the service as aforesaid (but supposes that most if not all who were there with him are dead) by whom he can prove his

services & that he has no documentary evidence in relation to the same. That he is known to Charles Warner & Charles Carpenter who reside in his neighborhood who can testify to his character for veracity & to their belief of his being a soldier in the revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the army of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the 12 th day and year aforesaid before me.
Daniel Mosclef Circuit Judge & Vice Chancellor
We Charles Warner & Charles Carpenter residing in the town of Salina in the county of Onondaga being first duly sworn by the vice chancellor aforesaid according to law do swear that we are well acquainted with Anthony Burgess who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Subscribed & sworn to the 13 th day and year aforesaid
Charles Warner Charles Carpenter
Daniel Mosclef Circuit Judge
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was enlisted as a  noncommissioned  enlisted as a  noncommissioned

soldier and served as he states And the court further certifies that it appears to this court that Charles Warner & Charles Carpenter who have signed the foregoing affidavit are residents of the town of Salina in the county of Onondaga and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit
Daniel Moseley Vice Chancellor
I Daniel T. Moseley Deputy Clerk of the Court of Chancery of the Seventh Circuit for the State of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Anthony Burgess for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
N o 8148
Daniel T. Moseley Deputy Clerk
Anthony Burgess Pension papers

Eunice Buryll widow of Anthony Buryll Rec'd a Revolutionary Pension
92889
L. J. Smith Paymaster for claimant Gypsacum N. H.

DECLARATION.
State of New York } ss. County of Onondaga }
On this Fourteenth day of April A. D. 1855, before me, Dellite Markham a Commissioner of Pleading in and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared Eunice Burgess - aged sixty five years, a resident of the town of Geddes - in the State of New York who, being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the Act of Congress approved March 3d, 1855.
That she is the widow of Anthony Burgess who was a private in the Revolutionary War; that, on account of the services of her husband, the aforesaid Anthony Burgess in said war, she now receives a Pension at the rate of $ 20, per annum, under the 2 d Section of the act of 3 rd February 1853, Act of Congress, as will more fully appear by reference to the evidence now on file in the Pension Office at Washington. that the proof of her marriage with said Anthony Burgess is of his death is now on file in the said Pension Office at Washington She further declares that she is now a widow; that she has never before applied for nor received any Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress.
Witness to Claimant's Signature - Claimant's Signature.
Dellite Markham  Eunice X Burgess of Geddes  of Syracuse
WE, Freeman Hughes and L. J. Smith residents, of the town of Geddes in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Eunice Burgess in our presence, and that we know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be.
Signature of Witnesses. Freeman Hughes L. J. Smith
The foregoing declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Magistrate.
Dellite Markham Court of Deeds City of Syracuse

STATE OF NEW YORK, ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
ss:
al
I Certify That Delos Harkham whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for said county, and duly qualified and authorized to take the same. And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe the signature to said Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and af- fixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 21 day of April 1855.
Barnard Bloom Clerk.

State of New York Onondaga County, ss
On this 10 th day of August 1853 personally appeared before the County Judge of the aforesaid County Eunice Burgess a resident of Geddes in the County of Onondaga and State aforesaid aged sixty four years who first being sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war that she is the widow of Anthony Burgess who was a private in the Army & who drew a pension of $20.00 per annum - received semi annually - that on the 4 th of March 1853 said Anthony drew (by attorney) $10.00 being the amount then due - That said Anthony Burgess resided at Geddes the aforesaid County & State - That said money was drawn at the Pension office in Albany & State aforesaid -
She further declares that she was married to for the said Anthony Burgess on the 27 th day of January 1826 that her said husband died on the 17 th day of March 1853 that she was not married to him prior to the second of January 1800 but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow, sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Isaac Spencer, County Judge
Eunice her Burgess Mark

before
Mar. 1
State of New-York, } ss. Onondaga County Clerk's Office,
I Certify, That Israel S Spencer , whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of taking such Proof or Acknowledgment, in County Judge in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine.
And I further Certify, That the said instrument, and the Acknowledgment hereof, are executed according to the existing Laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 13 Day of December , 1853.
Barnard Slocum Clerk.

State of New York Oswego County p
Oliver Beales of the Town of Hamilton al in the County of Oswego & State of New York, being duly sworn deposes & says, that she knows Eunice Burgess an applicant for pension - that said Eunice is her mother - that she knew her husband Anthony Burgess a pensioner of the Revolutionary War - that said Anthony was her last husband - that she was present at their marriage - that said marriage took place in the village of Geddes in the County of Onondaga & State of New York, at the house of Forbes  Moses Chapman, on the 27 th day of January 1806 - that said Anthony & Eunice were married by Ezra B. Squires a minister of the Gospel in & for the Town of Salina, in which said Town, said village of Geddes is situated - that said marriage took place in the evening of the day afore-said - that she was present during the ceremony & further says not.
Oliver Beales
Subscribed & sworn before me { this 23 rd day of June 1853 { J. P. Sherman justice { of the Peace {

State of New York, OSWEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. } ss.
I, J. C. Huggins Clerk of the County of Oswego, hereby certify that O. O. Huggins Esq. whose name is subscribed to the jurat of affidavit _____ a Jus- tice of the Peace in and for the said county, dwelling in said county, and duly elect- ed and qualified to act as such; that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said jurat _____ is genuine.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the County Court of Common Pleas of said county this 29 th day of July A. D. 18 53
J. C. Huggins Clerk.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Anthony Burgess wid file 26781
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     — 6 mos. Pvt. Carpenter Mass.   Quarters at East Springfield.                                                          
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Littleville, Springfield, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Sept 13, 1852. His ch. was ab.
Residence at date of application, Albany, Onondaga Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, Born at Farnsworth Mass. Oct 26, 1761. Died March 17, 1853
Remarks:
Soldier's father Joseph was also a soldier. Soldier married at Geddes N.Y. June 27, 1846 Eunice --- who was previously married name of husband not stated and she was allowed pension on an application presented Aug. 10, 1853, while a resident of Geddes N.Y. Her Daughters Olive Beales: Son-in-law William Beale.
Very respectfully,
31793b5m10-97
States on reports from New Mass. not reported as they do not tally.
Commissioner.

Oct 28-1902 S. A. Carpenter - City, 1908 Mar. 28. Prob. S. A. Carpenter v. S. M.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26781
Emmie Burgess Wid
Anthony Burgess Print Rev War
Act: Feb 3d  1858
Index:—Vol. A , Page 101
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Physcuse Sept 17 th 1862
Comm te of Pensions Washington D.C. Sir
Nov 1853 I obtained for Eunice Burge a Widow's Pension for the services of her husband Anthony Burge a revolutionary private soldier -
The Certificate is dated Dec 20 th 1853 at the rate of $20.00 per annum commencing on the 17 th March 1853 &c
I am informed that Widow's Pensions in similar cases have since 1853 been increased, that Eunice Burge is entitled to an increase of the amt she is now receiving

Please inform me if I have been correctly informed & if she is entitled to more than she is now receiving. Please send the blank forms for her application to obtain it - and oblige Very respectfully Yours L. P. Smith

No 35.634 Anthony Burgess. N.Y.
In kind let. to Grove Lawrence. Esq. Syracuse March 20. 1844
Act 7 th June 39

Am. act 153. N.Y.
Boyle
3-1017-17-2-173
Boyle

A 39211
1853
Eunice
Anthony Burgess N.Y. Pension from Salina, N.Y.
Send to
S. A. Carpenter 520 Seward Sq. S.E.
2 copies

Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS
File 26781 Washington, D. C.,...
My Dear.....
I have the honor to inform you that the
for ..... pension has been au per month from.....
and that certificate No. .... will be to the pension agent at ..... for transmittal to the pensioner with vouch
Very respectfully,
V.W.
Hon. .... .....

2
11.181
S
160 Ams

27/12/53
Plan: Off: 17 Dec 1853
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pension was paid, or the date of his death,
Very Respectfully,
For the Commissioner
Anthony Burgess. Act 1832 $20 per annum. Paid to 4 March 1853 No date of death
F. Burt Auditor
Francis Burt Esq., Hon. Auditor General

No 3005 Ennie Bungee - Wid: of Anthony -
Sit: to S. F. Smith. 7 Oct/53. " " " " 31 " " " " " " Dec 5/54
Act 3 rd Feby: 1853.

No. 92889
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 24 th 1875-
Anthony Burgess Pri- bered.
Mass. Lins.
(Rev. m d )
11181-160-55-
L. S. Smith
Syracuse N.Y.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Aug t 29 1811.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents; relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Anthony Burgess is borne upon the rolls of Capt. Jos. Carpenter's from May 1. to July 31. 1781. Inas much as upon the roll of June 24. 1782 amount of services to him as a private.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this

Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Thos. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES, MADE BY THE PARTY WHO RENDERED THE SERVICE.
State of New York County of Onondaga Town of Salina
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of my service in the war of the Revolution.
I enlisted from the town of Springfield in the County of Hampden and State of Massachusetts in the year 17 as a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Carpenter in Regiment and I served as follows,* viz:—
To the best of my recollection the term of six months - perhaps more - and under two enlistments - I was employed in the ordinary camp duties - in guarding the property of the Government - at a place called Gallow's Hill near Springfield I do not recollect the year I enlisted - or the number of the Company or Regiment, or the Christian name of Capt: Carpenter Sergeant --- Bonker & John West - Joseph Burges Senior and Joseph Burges Junior enlisted with me and their names preceded mine at Roll Call M c Bryant , a one armed man was one of the
*Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank &c. of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

commissioned Officers - Some of the privates are recollected viz. two named Bagley - Wilder - Rust &c - Clarke - Scules &c. I also recollect a sergeant Kellogg
I am now Eighty two years old, and my memory does not enable me to state my services more fully than above stated.
And I do hereby constitute
of
my Attorney in the premises.
WITNESS my hand, this Eighth day of August
A. D. 1843
Signed by said in my presence,
Anthony Burgess
Anthony Burgess
Simeon Spaulding - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

State of New York Oswego County } p
William Beals of the Town of Hannibal al  ton in the County of Oswego & State of New York, being duly sworn deposes & says, that he knows Eunice Burgess, an applicant for pension - that he has known her for nearly twenty  forty years - that he is her son-in-law - that he knew her husband Anthony Burgess, a pensioner of the Revolutionary War - that he was present at their marriage - that said marriage took place in the village of Geddes, County of Onondaga & State of New York, at the house of Glases  Dogges Chapman, on the 27 th day of January 1846 - that said Anthony and Eunice were married by Ezra D. Squires a minister of the Gospel  justice of the peace in for the Town of  Town of Sabina in which Town, said village of Geddes is situated - that said marriage took place in the evening of the day aforesaid - that he was present during the ceremony.
I further says not
Subscribed & sworn before me this 23 rd day of June 1853 A. Schuyler Justice of the Peace
William Beals

1846 - that said Anthony and Capt. Squires a practice of the  minister of the Gospel in which Town, said village said marriage took place aforesaid - that he was free & further says not subscribed sworn before me this 23 rd day of June 1853 John H. May Justice of the Peace
State of New York, OSWEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
} ss.
I C. C. Huggins Clerk of the County of Oswego, hereby certify that C. C. Huggins Esq. whose name is subscribed to the jurat of affidavit _____ a Jus- tice of the Peace in and for the said county, dwelling in said county, and duly elect- ed and qualified to act as such; that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said jurat County is genuine.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said county this 27 th day of July A. D. 18 53
C. C. Huggins Clerk.
Es

Syracuse Aug t 11 th 1853 Pension Department Washington
Accompanying this please find the declaration of the widow of Anthony Burgess deceased who was a pensioner & also two aff ts of proof of marriage (90)
As she is very poor & the amount her hus- band drew so very small - why was it? - and if you grant her petition she can draw on the Pension office at Albany in this State on the 4 th Sept r next therefore allow me to solicit your earliest attention to her application - The widow Eunice Burgess makes this her application according to act of Congress passed 3 Feby 1853
I draw the papers & if more proof will be required please inform me -
Please answer the receipt of this & if the widow's Pension is allowed please transmit the papers to me -
Very respectfully Yours Louis H. Trinity No. 1, Townsend Block Syracuse N.Y.

State of New York } Oswego County }
Abram Lake of the town of Hannibal, County of Oswego & State aforesaid & Benjamin Palmer of the Town of Granby in said county State, being duly sworn de- poseth & saith. That they respectively know & have for several years been well acquainted with William Beals & Olive Beals, & we know them to be persons of unques- tioned truth & veracity
Abram Lake Benjamin Palmer
Sworn to before me this
22 nd day of Oct 1853
A. D. Shumway Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am satisfied, from the affidavit of Abram Lake & Benj. Palmer, that William Beals & Olive Beals are persons of truth & veracity
A. D. Shumway J. P.

Syracuse Oct 27 th 1853
Pension Office Gent
Enclosed please find evidence by aff ts of Orry Rowley of the "widowhood" of the widow of Anthony Burgess a pensioner dec d also certificate & aff ts of the credibility of the witnesses whose aff ts you have - I believe this is all you required - Please forward the document to me for Enrico Burgess as soon as convenient & oblige Yours respectfully
L. F. Smith N o . 1 Bond and Bk Syracuse N.Y.

Washington D.C. Nov. 18 th 1862
Dear Sir,
Enclosed please find the declaration of Eunice Sturgis for a pension as the widow of Andrew Smith with the authentication of the Judge's Official character. Also the aff d of two credible witnesses of the death of said Andrew & that the applicant Eunice Sturgis is now residing with the Justice. Certificate of this is entitled & the certificate of P.M. Phil. A. Smith is in support of the same attached.
I believe this is all you will require if not please inform me of all the rest & forward the "Pension papers" -
Yours respectfully, Andrew Smith Eunice H. Smith J. H. Townsend & Co. Physicians

Brief in the case of Emmice Burge, Widow of Anthony Mondaga County and State of New York , act 3 d Febry 1853 ,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832. Married from by the affidavits of three persons who witnessed the same.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Louis F. Smith, Esq., 1 Lonsdale Block, Syracuse, N.Y. Name and residence of Agent
A. C. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

State of New York } Onondaga County } ss.
Thomas Sammons and Charles E Pharis of the town of Geddes, in said county, being duly sworn, do severally say, that they were acquainted with Anthony Burgess a Pensioner in his life time - that said Anthony Burgess died on the 17th day of March 1853, or about that time, and that Eunice Burgess is now said Anthony Burgess' widow -
Subscribed and sworn this 12th day of December 1853. } before me,
Simson Spaulding Justice of the Peace
Thos Sammons Charles E Pharis
I hereby certify, that I have been for several years acquainted with Thomas Sammons and Charles E Pharis, the persons who made before me the above affidavit, that during my acquaintance with them, they have resided, and now reside in the town of Geddes, Onondaga County and State of New York - that I consider them to be men of respectability, of good moral character, truth and veracity, and entitled to full credit in the statement, matters set forth in said affidavit -
Simson Spaulding Justice of the Peace -

State of New-York, } ss. Onondaga County Clerk's Office, }
I Certify, That Simson Spaulding , whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the Proof or Acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of taking such Proof or Acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine.
And I further Certify, That the said instrument, and the Acknowledgment hereof, are executed according to the existing Laws of the State of New-York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 13 Day of December , 1853.
Barnard Bloom Clerk.
is unknown - that I oral character, to statement, the Peace -

35634
Anthony Burgess
N.Y.
Acty te June '32
add
6 months prior
$20 per an.
Grove Lawrence Esq, Syracuse N.Y.

Weymouth Nov 17 1864
Wesson Officer Dear Sir
Enclosed please find Certificate of Indian Credibility, & Certificate of Mr. Lawrence Deputy Clerk attached - of witness for Emma - in your unaffidavit for Pension - You request me to obtain also official character of the Judge but the County Clerk informs me he cannot give it without the Deputy Clerk - you have the life of Mrs. Lawrence Pension taken before Judge Lawrence - returned but says that is not necessary as he signed the name officially -
I am influenced by the Clerk of the Dist. Court, James A. Root says that you have many illegal applications - I think your carelessness - this also - it would be a very bad witness & one that what her husband no doubt has given I have understood it may would be most true is done by the law according to her husband's record is
If Enclosed is not sufficient please inform me & like now to all the facts in connection -
Yours L. G. Root Dist. Court Clerk

State of New York Onondaga County ss
Orry Rowley being of the village of Geddes & county aforesaid being duly sworn deposes & says that he is acquainted with Eunice Burgess - has known her ten years that her husband Anthony Burgess a pensioner died on the 17 th day of March 1853 that said Eunice Burgess is now a widow and has not been married since the death of said Anthony Burgess - Sworn before me } Orry Rowley this 18 th day of October 1853 }
Simon Spaulding, Justice of the Peace -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, April 5 1811.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of the name of Anthony Burgess is to be found upon a pay roll of Capt John Carpenter, from May 1. to July 31. 1780. Dues, and upon a Warrant to pay Capt John Carpenter and the men on the roll annexed, dated 24 June 1782, as a private C. F. paid, Dec 31. 1785.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Joh. G. Sargent, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of New York Onondaga County
I, Simon Spaulding, Justice of the Peace of the town of Geddes in said County do hereby certify that an arrest was made before me by the application of Simon D. Dyer (a person in the need of a Justice) for the arrest of a person of the name of the John D. Dyer, to I hereby certify that I am acquainted and have been for many years personally with the said John D. Dyer, who made the arrest as aforesaid. That he resides in the town of Geddes and that he is a man of good moral character & is entitled to full credit & I request this certificate to be attached to the said application of said Dyer and the application of the widow Anne Dyer as now on file in the Police Office. Geddes Dec 28th 1882
Simon Spaulding, Justice of the Peace.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I Certify, That Seineer Shaulding , whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of signing  taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly qualified and authorized to take the same . And I further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand- writing, and verily believe the signature to said instrument  Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Syracuse, this 1 st day of December 1853.
Barbara Shreve Clerk.

April 16 1844
NY
100. entrance Anthony Bais
J. J. Edwards Cousin of President City of Washington D.C.
Stearns

Syracuse Onondaga County N.Y. April 12. 1844
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
Dear Sir
Your letter of the 20 th of March last was rec d . & I applied again to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts & sent him your letter - he has sent me the enclosed Certificate which is explicit in the particulars you mention - I think we have been able to prove pretty well the services of Capt Burgess in this case - and when we take into consideration the liberal views of the various Secretaries of War under the Pension law in permitting the pension widow to swear to his services in consequence of the death of most of the subscribers of the Resolution & then show by a Clergyman the good character of the applicant & also by other individuals who are his immediate neighbors the same good character it has been allowed sufficient in many cases where no actual service was shown - Capt Burgess does not make a claim for a full pension & asks on this proof & I believe he is entitled

Syracuse Onondaga County N.Y. April 12. 1844
Hon. J. L. Edward Comm. of Pensions
Dear Sir
Your letter of the 20 th of March last was rec d . & I applied again to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts & sent him your letter - he has sent me the Enclosed Certificate which is explicit in the particulars you mention - I think we have been able to prove pretty well the terms of Capt Burgess in this case - and when we take into consideration the liberal views of the present Secretary of War under the Pension law in permitting the pensioner himself to swear to his services in consequence of the death of most of the soldiers of the Revolution & then show by a Clergyman the good Character of the applicant & also by other individuals who are his immediate neighbors the same good Character it has been used sufficient in many cases where no actual service was shown - Capt Burgess does not make a claim for a full pension & acts on the proof a pension to what he is entitled by six months or one quarter's pay under the liberal views of the present Secretary of War you will

See Capt. Burgess. Alvin is unable to state more right for the reason that the time since that law went into operation has closed the sum with 7\frac{1}{8} ths of the soldiers of the Protection who are living at the time the law passed. — the only reason Capt Burgess did not avail himself of the provisions of that law which was intended for his relief was that he could not then find any proof of his services & it was not until a short time previous to his application that he had the means of service to be paid at Boston. —
I hope he will receive that liberal consideration hereafter given to obtain that small pension which at some his country intended to give him — he is poor & supported by his children who are themselves unable to do so & this would be a great help to him & cannot be enjoyed by him but a few days at most he is so old & infirm. — please send your reply to me as soon as possible. — your ob t serv t
Grover Lawrence

Sept 13 th 1843
Dear Anthony Burges Act 7 th June 1832.
True
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington D.C.

Syracuse N.Y. Sept 9 th 1843
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commr. of pension
Dear Sir
I enclose to you the pension papers of Anthony Buzzap have & him placed on the pension roll his papers are now examined by you & your objections stated & returned to him — he has made an addition- al affidavit & procured from Boston some new evidence which together with what he had before shown I think is more than has been proven in nine tenths of the cases where pensions have been granted so far as his own value is entitled to credit he shows at least six months service & the Consolidation proof is more than many have been able to give & I hope any other part of his life which will be short be very soon the aid of his country which was intended for just such cases
The old gentleman is poor & under a natural disability of property & unable to labor but better. —
Please send your answer to me at this place. —
Yours afft Servt
Groom Lawrence

Anthony Burgess of Salina Onondaga County N.Y. Pension papers
Grover Lamm of Syracuse N.Y. - atty
Nov 35634 Anthony Burgess Oct 19 th 32

State of New York
Onondaga County ss. Anthony Burgess of the Town of Salina in said County her- etofore sworn says that he presented his application for a pension to the Court of Chancery before David Hardy Vice Chancellor of the United States on the 13 th day of September 1832 & at that time he resided in the same place where he now resides but that there was no Clergyman residing near this deponent & the deponent got Charles Carpenter & Charles Warner two of his neighbors to testify to the deponent's reputation & morality & this deponent did not state in his declaration the reason why he did not obtain the affidavit of a Clergyman but the above is the only reason There is now a Clergyman residing near this deponent & who will testify to the deponent's credibility & morality - This deponent did not in his declaration state the period of his service known from all age & informants he had forgotten the date or year of his service - This deponent has sought in vain for proof of his service till about six weeks ago this deponent saw a circular from the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts giving notice that he had many of the records of the production & could give valuable infor- -mation in regard to the services of soldiers This deponent enclosed to said Secretary three dollars & requested a search made & has just recd the returned return from the said Secretary which this deponent found false

gin some additional light in the matter. — This deponent knows that he served as a soldier six months at least in the army of the rebellion as a soldier of the State of Massachusetts. — This deponent was eighty one years of age on the 26 th day of October last & has become very infirm & his memory consequently not as bright as it was formerly. This deponent has resided in the County of Onondaga over thirty years last past & moved to this County from Montpelier in the State of Vermont, This deponent moved from Yarmouth in Massachusetts to New Bedford in the same State then to Springfield then to Easttown in the State of New York then to Montpelier in the State of Vermont & from there to the County of Onondaga as above stated. — I further state that —
Subscribed & sworn
Anthony Burgess
upon me this 9 th day
of September 1843
Chas. J. Hicks Comt. of Leeds
State of New York
Onondaga County ss. Peter Busing being first duly sworn according to Law doth depose & say that he is a Clergyman of the Methodist denomination & resides in the town of Salina & about eighty rods from the residence of Anthony Burgess who has made the foregoing affidavit & this deponent is well acquainted with the said Anthony Burgess & this deponent believes him to be over eighty one years of age as he states & he is

and he is a man of respectability & he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & this deponent concurs in that opinion & further saith not.
Subscribed & sworn before me this 9 th day of September 1843.
Peter Bussing
Chas. T. Hicks Comt. of Pleads 3
State of Andross
Onondaga County ss George Lawrence of the town of Salina in said County, Counsellor at Law in the Supreme Court of said State & who being first duly sworn according to Law doth depose & say that he has been personally & intimately acquainted with Anthony Burgess who has made the foregoing affidavit & who resides about one & a half miles from this deponent in said town of Salina for more than thirty years last past & has resided near him & he is a man of respectability & veracity & respected in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & this deponent concurs in that opinion & full faith & credit is due to his statements under oath or affirmation & further saith not Subscribed & sworn before me this 9 th day of September 1843. —
George Lawrence
Chas. T. Hicks Comt. of Pleads

State of New York ( Onondaga County, ( Clerk's Office. ( ss:
I certify that at the date of the foregoing affidavits the said Charles T. Hick, was a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the said County, Commissioned and sworn, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that his signature to said affidavits is genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County at Syracuse this, 9 th day of September, A.D. 1843.
Levis J. Gillet Dep Clerk