Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42101, William Brown, New Jersey.

SERVICE
New Jersey
Brown, William
NUMBER
S. 42101
CONTENTS
Aug. 11, 1740.
In 1828 res. of Franklin Co. Ind.
In 1830 res. of Hamilton Co. Ohio

See letter to Hon. J. Findlay H.R. Dec. 12. 1829.
Transf to Ohio 13 Jan. 1830, and notification sent to Hon. J. Findlay, H.R. 1888 July 19 S.F. Cary history - Prior
To Ohio 18399 Indiana
William Brown
of Franklin Co in the State of Indiana who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Martin of the New Jersey line, for the term of 8 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 th of February 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 of Dec 1821 and sent to the Hon J Noble Sims at 3
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1821 $242.20 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1822 48. 30 mos 9/28 9/30 $290 20
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. } 1 May 1820
1820 80 1740

William Brown Jersey line Col. Martins Point Spring 1775- war 2 Decem 1776 & Roll

State of Indiana } Franklin County } Ys
Be it remembered that on the 25 th Day of February Eighteen hundred and nineteen personally came before me the underwritten one of the Associate judges within and for the County afo d William Brown who being sworn maketh the following Declaration that he enlisted in the Spring of the year Seventeen hundred and seventy five in Capt. Lodach Wades Company Commanded by Col. Ephraim Martin fourth Jersey Regiment and that he served during the war the time he enlisted for, that he was in the battle of Brandywine, & that he was in the battle at Red Bank Commanded by General Sullivan against the Indians, and that at the close of the war he received his Discharge from General George Washington being at that time under the immediate command of Capt. Holmes , which discharge was since burnt in his house, and he further states that his circumstances are so reduced as to oblige him

to apply to his Country for relief -
Given to before me the day and year above written
William Brown
W.B. Laughlin A.D.F. C.C.
State of Indiana } Franklin County }
I William B. Laughlin one of the Associate Judges within and for the County of Franklin also do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above named applicant for a pension William Brown served in the Revolutionary War against the Common Enemy and that his circumstances are so reduced as to need the assistance of his Country and I now transmit the proceedings had before me to the Secretary of the Department of war
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 25 th Day of February
A.D. 1819
W.B. Laughlin A.D.F. C.C.

Found on Roll as agreeably to the service set forth in the above
Deposition
Porter
27 Oct 1821 -
Mr William Brown resides in the County of Franklin State of Indiana, and did on the rate of both of his applications
James Moe.

State of Indiana, ss
Franklin County ss On this twenty Eighth day of June Eighteen hundred and twenty One Personally - appeared in open Court William Brown aged eighty years the 11th day of August last past, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 & the first May 1820 That he the said William Brown enlisted for the term of the war in the Spring of the year Seventeen hundred & seventy five in Capt Lodiah Wades Company Commanded by Colonel Ephraim Martin in the fourth regiment line of the State of New Jersey on the Continental Establishment, That he continued in the said Corps & the first Jersey Regiment until the close of the war when he was discharged from the service in the first Jersey Regiment Commanded by Colonel Ogden in the State of New Jersey That he was in the battles of Brandywine & also at Middletown where General Sullivan Commanded against the Indians. And in pursuance of the act of first May 1820 I do hereby swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March one thousand eight hundred & 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 to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act to provided for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March one thousand eight hundred & 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
Schedule, one horse (worth) one Cow & Calf one yearling Steer two hogs. My occupation is a farmer and from my age & infirmity but little able to pursue any business the whole of my family consist of myself & my wife the age of my wife is upwards of seventy
State of Indiana Franklin County ss. I Enoch McCarty Clerk of the Franklin Circuit Court for the County and do hereby certify that William Brown came into open court of the said term of the Franklin Circuit Court in the State and on the 28th day of June A.D. 1821 before Miles C. Eggleston and John Hanna Judges of the said Court and was sworn to the facts and that the court and valued the property in the schedule and to be worth thirty five dollars. And that the foregoing is a true transcript or copy from the Records of the Franklin Circuit Court and In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court at Brookville this 23 d day of August A.D. 1821
Enoch McCarty Clerk

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Hamilton ss.
On this second day of January 18 30 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace  an Associate Judge for the said county of Hamilton personally appeared William Brown who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Holmes in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Ogden in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Indiana from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State, (District, or Territory,) of Ohio where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Indiana to Ohio . His wife has not long since deceased, & he has returned to live with his children in Ohio
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } the, day and year aforesaid. }
Ebenezer Woodruff Associate Judge Hamilton County  his  William X Brown mark
☞ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
☞ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear, that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
State of Ohio Hamilton County } Be it remembered That on the 2 nd day of January 18 30 personally came before me Ebenezer Woodruff an Associate Judge of the County aforesaid Joseph Glotfelty who being duly sworn. Deposes and says that William

Brown who has taken the above oath is the person described in the above affidavit. (This deponent, Josiah Crosley, is a man of veracity - & in good standing) Sworn & subscribed before me. This 2 o day of January 1830
Josiah Crosley
Enos Woodruff Associate Judge Hamilton County
I hereby certify that Enos Woodruff is duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the foregoing is his signature.
James Lindley

42101 One
INVALID.
Ray
File No. 42,101
William Brown
Dr. New York
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 60
[Arrangement of 1870.]
✓

Senate Chamber
Dec: 8 th 1821.
Sir
I return the papers of Mr Brown, the only objection is, that the County in which he resides is not stated, hope this difficulty can be obviated without further delay, have endorsed on his application his residence, I know Mr Brown, and has resided within twelve miles of me
Yours Respectfully James Noble
J. L. Edwards Esq.