Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18867, Thomas Cannon, New York.

SERVICE
New York.
Cannon, Thomas Abigail
NUMBER
N. 18867
{ D.L. N. 6962-100. Sgt. Issued Aug. 20. 1790 No papers.
CONTENTS

Form of a declaration to be made by the noncommissioned Officers Musicians and privates
Revolutionary Claims
For the purpose of obtaining the Benefits of the act entitled an act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution approved on the 15 th of May 1828. I Thomas Cannon of (Service) in the county of (Cayuga) in the State of New York do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the army of the Revolution and during the war and continued in its service until its termination at which period I was (a sergeant) in Captain (James Gregg) company in the (1 st Regiment of the New York line) and I further declare that my discharge is lost and I also declare that I afterwards received Certificates for the reward of eighty dollars to which I was entitled under a resolve of congress passed the 15 th of May 1778 and I further declare that I was not on the 15 th day of May 1828 on the pension list roll of united States
Witness my hand this (24) day of July in the year A.D. 1828 Signed Thomas Cannon
Shuman Beardsley
I before me Thomas Beardsley one of the Justices of the peace in the county of Cayuga in the State of New York appeared this day David Alwood & Edwin Aspinwall of the paid bounty who did finally make oath that Thomas Cannon by whom the foregoing Declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the Army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated Witness my hand 24 July in the year 1828 Shuman Beardsley Justice of the Peace David Alwood Edwin Aspinwall

State of New York, Cayuga County Clerk's Office
3 rd I Certify that Sherman Beardsley Esquire was on the twenty first day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Cayuga duly Commissioned and sworn as such Justice of the peace and that full faith & Credit are to be given to his acts in that Capacity. I further Certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Sherman Beardsley and verily believe the signature to the annexed affidavit to be his. — In testimony whereof I have hereunto Affixed the seal of the said County and subscribed my name this 31 st day of July A.D. 1828
Oscar S. Bangs: Dep. Clk

In the matter of 6741
Abigail Cannon
Married 4 Jan 1787 Husband died 6 Dec 1839
Agent
J. Gould
Quincy 3 South No. 1. Supt. N.Y.
adm'd 2 yrs Supt
120 $ from 6 Dec. 39 when her husband died
Hm
Christopher Morgan
E. W. Balem Venice N.Y.

State of New-York.
CAYUGA COUNTY, } 88. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, William Richardson , Clerk of the County of Cayuga, Do hereby certify, that W. J. Richardson Esquire, before whom the annexed deed or instrument in writing was proved or acknowledged, was at the time of taking said proof or acknowledgement a Judge of Cayuga County in and for said County, duly qualified: And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verify believe the signature to the annexed Certificate of proof or acknowledgement, to be genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, and subscribed my name this 9 th day of March , A. D. 18 40
W. Richardson Clerk
Abigail Cannon under joint resolution of 23 d January, 1843 & act July, 1838 - Adm'd $120 per ann: from 4 March 1836 to 6 December, 1839 -

State of New-York.
CAYUGA COUNTY, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, William Richardson , Clerk of the County of Cayuga, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that J. S. Richardson Esquire, before whom the annexed deed or instrument in writing was proved or acknowledged, was at the time of taking said proof or acknowledgement a Judge of Cayuga County Courts in and for said County, duly qualified: And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verify believe the signature to the annexed Certificate of proof or acknowledgement, to be genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, and subscribed my name this 9 th day of March A. D. 18 40
W. Richardson Clerk
Abigail Cannon under joint resolution of 23 d January, 1843 act 7 July, 1838 - Allow $120 per ann: from 4 March 1836 to 6 December, 1839 -

State of New York Cayuga County ss On this sixth day of March 1840 before the subscribers one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County personally appeared Abigail Cannon a resident of Venice in said County aged seventy three years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 17 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay Pensions to certain widows
That she is the widow of Thomas Cannon who was a Sergeant of Infantry in the Revolutionary Army and in the New York line. That said Thomas Cannon in his life time was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of May 15 1828. That his pay certificate is Number 618 and is dated the third day of August 1829 and signed by J D Ingham Secretary of the Treasury
She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Cannon on the fourth day of January 1789 at the town of Montgomery in the County of Orange in the State of New York that her name before her marriage was Abigail Sloat. She further says that there is no record of said marriage to her knowledge or belief that there was no record of marriages kept in the town or Parish where she was married as she believes
She further says that her husband the aforesaid Thomas Cannon died

on the sixth day of December 1889 That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four. We set the time above stated sworn to subscribed on this day & year above written before
J. L. Richardson Abigail Cannon first Judge of Court
I certify that in my opinion the said Abigail Cannon can not appear in open Court by reason of age and bodily infirmity J. L. Richardson first Judge of Court
State of New York Cayuga County ss Margaret Young of Vienna in said County being duly sworn says she is aged Seventy five years and upwards. That she is well acquainted with Abigail Cannon above named and was well acquainted with Thomas Cannon deceased above named in his life time. That she formerly lived in the town of Montgomery in Orange County and in the same neighbor- hood with said Abigail, and did so live in the same neighborhood with her in the year 1787. She

feather says that said Thomas Carmen & Abigail Carmen, (then Abigail Stout) were married by the Revd Andrew King at the said town of Montgomery on the fourth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven. That she deponent was present at said marriage and saw the ceremony performed. She further says that she has been well acquainted with said Thomas Carmen & Abigail Carmen, ever since and knows them to be the persons above represented and that they lived together as man & wife until the death of said Thomas on the sixth day of December last past. She further says that according to her best recollection there was no records of marriages kept in said town or Parish at the time of said marriage. That said Andrew King has been dead about thirty years
And further deponent saith not Given this sixth day of March 1840 before me { J. L. Richardson First Judge of Court her Margaret L. Young mark
I certify my opinion that said Margaret Young is a person of truth & veracity and that her statement on oath is entitled to full credit March 6 1840.
J. L. Richardson First Judge of Court

Loydiger County Is:
Christeen Hutchinson of Venice in said county being sworn in due form of law before C.W. Bateman Esq. a Justice of the peace in and for said county deposeth that she is the daughter of Thomas Cannon and Abigail Cannon - the said Thomas Cannon her father now deceased was a revolutionary pensioner at the time of, and for considerable time previous to his death which occurred on the sixth day of December A.D. 1839 that said Abigail Cannon who now resides in Venice in said county is widow of said Thomas Cannon - that this deponent is now fifty four years of age and upwards that Farmer Sharp is a sister of this deponent of the age of fifty years or thereabouts - the precise date of her birth not recollected by this deponent but has from childhood understood said Farmer to be a little more than four years younger than this deponent - that said Thomas Cannon and Abigail Cannon were husband and wife when the earliest recollection of this deponent now familiar to her mind existed that they continued to live as such to the time of his death as aforesaid and that said Abigail Cannon is now remaining his widow - That said Thomas Cannon my father was reputed and believed to have served in the capacity of private during the war of the revolution and that it was never doubted but he did so serve to the knowledge of this deponent.
Sworn and Subscribed the 3 rd day of November A.D. 1843 before me C.W. Bateman Justice
Christeen Hutchinson
I certify that I am acquainted with Christeen Hutchinson and that she is a credible person and that her statement is entitled to credit C.W. Bateman Justice

Orange County ss: Margaret Jennings being sworn in due form of law before S d W. Bateman Esq r , a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, deposeth that she is seventy nine years of age - that she has been is acquainted with Mrs Abigail Cannon now residing in the town of Kirin in said County and has been so acquainted with her ever since about the year 1782. That she was present and saw said Abigail married by the Rev. Andrew King who was pastor of Wallkill Reformed church - that said Abigail's maiden name was Abigail Sloth - that she was married in the winter of the year 1787 the month and day not recollected but sure it was in the winter - that she was then married to Thomas Cannon who continued to live with said Abigail until his decease - that said marriage was solemnized in the town of Wallkill in the County of Orange, State of New York - that this deponent lived within three fourths of a mile from where she lived before her marriage and for seven or eight years afterward - that deponent was well acquainted with the said Thomas Cannon and Abigail Cannon and with their family matters thereafter that deponent was present and aided in nursing said Abigail at the birth of her first child that said child was born in the Fall of 1787 - and that once in about two years thereafter she had a child born - and that some time about two years previous to the marriage of this deponent - this deponent was present and nursed said Abigail during her confinement by the birth of her fourth child the oldest then about six years old and that this deponent was married in March 1795 and that the said Abigail then had three older children one of about six years - one of about four years and one of about two years - That the said Thomas Cannon was a revolutionary pensioner and had so been for several

years previous to his decease and that said Abigail Cannon is the widow of said Thomas Cannon — That the said oldest child was named John Cannon who deceased several years since. That the second child of said Abigail was named Christiana who is still living the wife of Amos Hutchinson of Venice — That the third child was named Abigail who died several years ago as this deponent has been informed and that the fourth was named Fanny who is the widow of Morehouse B. Sharp
Given & subscribed the 24 th day of October A.D. 1843
before me E.W. Bateman Justice
Margaret Youngs Mark
I certify that the above deponent made her mark in my presence and that she could not write her name for nervousness and that I am acquainted with said Margaret Youngs and that she is a credible person and that her statement is entitled to credit
E.W. Bateman Justice
State of New York
Cayuga County Clerk's Office } ss. I William Richardson Clerk of said County Do hereby certify that E.W. Bateman Esq was on the 24 th Day of October 1843 a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly qualified. And that I know am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that the signature on the annexed instrument in writing to be genuine —
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 14 th Day of Novem- ber A.D. 1843 —
W. Richardson Clerk

317.
Reported
New York Albany Abigail Cannon widow of Thomas Cannon NY who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergeant.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of June 1848 and sent to
C. M. Bateman Venice N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 39 Vol. 4

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Cannon, Thomas GRADE Sergeant LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 6962 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Aug. 30, 1790 to not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

September 13, 1939
Mr. E. D. Wood c/o The Automobile Insurance Co. Hartford, Connecticut
BA-J/AWF Thomas Cannon W. 18867
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Cannon, of Venice, Cayuga County, New York.
The data furnished herein were obtained from claims for pension and bounty land on file under W. 18867, based upon the military service of Thomas Cannon, in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Thomas Cannon, and names of his parents are not given.
Thomas Cannon enlisted, date and place not shown, served until the close of the Revolution, at which time he was sergeant in Captain James Gregg's company, in the 1st New York regiment.
On account of this service, he was allowed one hundred acres of bounty land. He was allowed, also, pension on his application executed July 31, 1828, at which time he was living in Venice, Cayuga County, New York.
He died in Venice, New York, December 6, 1839.
Thomas Cannon married January 4, 1787 in Montgomery, Orange County, New York, Abigail Sloat of Slott. The date and place of her birth and names

of parents are not shown.
The widow, Abigail Cannon, was allowed pension on her application executed March 6, 1840, at which time she was seventy-three years old, and living in Venice, New York, where she was still living in 1848.
It was stated that they reared an "numerous family."
The following data relative to their children are shown:
John, their eldest child, was born in the fall of 1787, he was referred as deceased in 1843;
Christian, second child, was born about two years later, married Amos Hutchison, they were both living in 1843, in Venice, New York;
Abigail, third child, referred to in 1843 as deceased;
Tamor, fourth child, was the widow of Morehouse B. Thorp, in 1843, then aged about fifty years.
In 1844, Rachel A. Cannon was of Venice, New York; it was not stated that she was related to the family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Abigail Cannon, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Abigail Cannon, widow of Thomas Cannon
Certificate #317
Issued June 19, 1848
Rate $120.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1848
Act of February 3, 1848
Albany, New York Agency.
If you desire information in regard to the

location of the land referred to herein, you should address the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and cite the following data:
Warrant #6962- 100 acres- issued August 30, 1790.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1919. Aug. 20. History to Miss Bessie G. Murray (W) 1926. Oct. 1 - stick to E. G. Gann on MSK 1939. Sept. 13. " " E. D. Wood and
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18867
Abigail Cannon wid of Thomas Cannon Sergt. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 20 1/48
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 12
[Arrangement of 1870.]

N. York
Abigail Cannon
Rejected
let. to Hon. C. Morgan 24 March 1840
let to same July 3 rd 43
" " E. W. Bateman Aug 1. 1843.
Act July 1838

8532 New York
Lt to Pen. July 17. 1844. 8 W Bateman, Aug 9. 1844.
April 9. 1845 No. 57.
Pen. issued at $120. per ann. under the Act Pens. of 23 Jan. 1845, Comm. 4 March 1836 and ending 6th Dec. 1839 to J. M. Lugg, Ithaca N. York
Respald.
not 11 July 1844
Abigail Cannon, widow of Thomas Cannon who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 6 Dec 1839 of Cayuga Co in the State of NY who was a Sergeant in the Co commanded by Captain _____ of the commanded by _____ in the Revo. War line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836. 6 Dec. 1839.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of July 1844 and W Bateman (Venice, NY)
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by A. S. Swann Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1 Page 151

Albany 6795 New York
Abigail Cannon widow of Thomas Cannon, who was a Sergeant in the Rev. War
repo
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of April 1844 and sent to
E W Bateman Venice N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
June 17. 1844
Recorded in Book CA
Vol. 2 Page 73

Venice - May 27 th 1848
Hon J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
Herewith is forwarded two declarations, please examine them and forward the certificates to me and oblige
Your Abt y ,
E. W. Bateman

THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE
 of the Resolution 
The bonds in hand require the Congress for service in the Continental line of the Army records in the War Department, that the claimant has received, or is entitled to receive, reduced that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether it appears, by any under the above-mentioned act, is respectfully referring to the Secretary of War, with The annexed paper relating to the claim of
Jan 1828 Settled at Green Bay Close & with Adolph Men Feb 1886

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 6 Sept 1828.
The annexed paper, relating to the claim of Thomas Cannon under the abovementioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether it appears, by any records in the War Department, that the claimant has received, or is entitled to receive, the bounty in land granted by Congress for service in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution.
Richard Rush.
The Hon. the SECRETARY OF WAR.
N.Y. Line - returned in N. 65,157 Vol 3 - Tho: Cannon a Col. 1 st Regt. Ag. Cr. ip. Aug. 30. 1790
War Department Bounty Land Office 15 Sept th 1828
Tho: Cannon is returned as entitled to land, from the U. States, as a Col. t of the 1 st Regt. th of the New York line - Land Warrant N. 9902 was issued the 30 Augt. 1790 - the papers were destroyed in the year 1800.
E. Stephens

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
No. Clay  Pay - 664
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Aug. 23. 1828
Thomas Cannon, of Venice, in the County of Cayuga, in the State of New York, has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Sergeant in captain Gregg 's company, in the regiment of the New York line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing .
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
In order to the Secretary, H. D. Dake
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
27. August 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Thomas in the
It further appears that Thomas Cannon is now on the pension list of any agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
The name of Thomas Cannon, cannot be found among those of the New York line, to whom Certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars were issued -
P. Hagner And
It appears that Thomas Cannon of the New York line did receive a Certificate for the reward of Eighty Dollars -
3 d Auditors Office 13 th Sept. 1828
P. Hagner And
No 65,187

Abigail Cannon under joint resolution of Jan'y: 23 d 1845 &
Act 7 July, 1838
Amount of $120 per annum from 4 March 1836 to 6 Dec: 1839 —
John W. Leigg Ithaca N. York. —

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 23 rd January 1845.
Whereas the Act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner. I now make the following statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned. I am the Widow of Thomas Cannon who was a sergeant in the War of the Revolution. I have drawn a pension at the rate of — one hundred & twenty dollars per annum from the 6 th day of December 1839. And now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the 6 th day of December 1839 when my former pension commenced in the year 1839 at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 13 th day of February 1845. } Abigail Cannon C.W. Bateman Justice
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit. C.W. Bateman Justice
State of New York Cayuga County Clerk's Office 3 rd G.
Dr. Philip Van Arsdale, clerk of said county do hereby certify that C.W. Bateman Esq. was on the 13 th day of February 1845 a justice of the peace in and for said county duly elected and qualified; and that the above is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said county this 15 th day of February A.D. 1845 Philip Van Arsdale Clerk
Direct answer to John W. Dugg J.B. Johnson

7006
from
J. S. Adams Commr of Pension
Oct 18. 1853
Washington
D. L.
7005 Feb. 4. 1843 Feb 4. 1853
Maggie Cannon
NY.
March 3 1843
$1/20
act. 3mrs 4c
No act 1844
no 494
E. W. Pateman
Seneca
N.Y.

State of New York } fs.
On this twentythird day of January A.D. 1845,
personally appeared before the subscriber a magistrate of the County of Cayuga Abigail Cannon a resident of the town of Venice in the County of Cayuga aged Seventyseven years, who being first duly 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 5 th March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
Feb. 4. 1845.
That she is the widow of Thomas Cannon who was a Sergeant in Continental line of the Revolutionary Army and that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7 th 1838, is one hundred and twenty dollars
She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed Abigail Cannon
on the day & year above written before E.W. Bateman Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify, that Abigail Cannon, who made the foregoing declaration on oath before me, is personally known to me, E.W. Bateman Justice and that her statement is entitled to full credit.

State of New York Cayuga County Clerk's Office
Philip Vandusdale Clerk of the said County do certify that Ezra W. Bateman Esq was on this 23 d day of January A.D. 1845 a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly appointed & qualified to act as such Jus- tice and that the within are his genuine sig- natures -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County this 28 th day of January A.D. 1845 Philip Vandusdale Clerk

J. L. Edwards Esq. will please forward Mrs Abigail Commons Pension Certificate to the address and oblige
Yours most Obedt. C.W. ... an
a Surge that to the
[Faint mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page]

Abigail Cannon
Declaration
1848
6795
Adm o
admitted
E. W. Bateman Nerine N.Y.

State of New York } ss. On this 15 th day of May A.D. 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace of Cayuga County Abigail Cannon a resident of the town of Venice in said county aged eightyone years who being first duly 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 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Thomas Cannon who was a sergeant in the army of the United States. That he served under General Sullivan a part of the time at least; That his services extended from the time of his enlistment until the close of the war That she does not now recollect to what other corps he was attached during such services. That she received an annual pension of one hundred and twenty dollars under the act of 17 th June 1844.
She further declares that she is a widow still sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Abigail Cannon before me E.W. Bateman Justice of the Peace

I certify that the forenamed declarant Abigail Cannon is personally known to me and that her statement is entitled to full credit.
E. W. Bateman Justice of the Peace
State of New York
Cayuga County Clerk's Office I hereby certify that Ezra W. Bateman whose name is subscribed to the foregoing proof of affidavit was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in Her said County authorized to take the same & that the foregoing purporting to be in his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 13 th day of May 1848
Chas. Mason Clerk. Clerk of said County before the Court there
General Orders

July 17 44
Ab. Cannon
file
Hon J. L. Edwards
file
FREE
Conrad Benson Washington
D.C.
Mr. Webb

Vernie Cayuga Co.
July 9 1844
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Sir
I hereby appoint Arad Joy of Ovid Seneca County My agent for me and visit you to answer all enquiries in relation My Pension, and to consider him my only agent for me, and that all letters relate to you by Mr Bateman of Vernie requiring answers to be directed to Arad Joy of Ovid Seneca County signed in presence
Abigail Cannon
Rachel Cannon
Leah Goodwin
Ovid July 13th 1844
Hon J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
Above I hand you my appointment as agent or attorney for Abigail Cannon, whose application is on file, will you please answer her case to me
I am Respectfully Yours Most Ob d Servt Arad Joy

Cayuga County ss:
Joshua Murdick of Vern in said County being sworn in due form of law before E.W. Bateman Esq. a Justice of the Peace in and for said County deponeth that he is acquainted with Abigail Cannon widow of Thomas Cannon late of Vernal deceased - that he has lived within one and a half miles of there for more than thirty years past - that said Thomas Cannon, husband of said Abigail Cannon, was reputed to have been a soldier in the war of the revolution during the whole time, and, that he did so serve, this deponent verily believes that said Thomas Cannon's being a during-the-war-man was never doubted by any one acquainted with him to the knowledge of this deponent.
Joshua Murdick
Subscribed and sworn the 7 th day of November A.D. 1843 before me E.W. Bateman Justice
I certify that I am acquainted with Joshua Murdick and that he is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to credit
E.W. Bateman Justice

Cayuga County ss:
Ephraim Andrews, Benjamin Arnold, Lyman Murchick, Jacob Morgan being severally sworn before before E.W. Bateman Esq. a Justice of the Peace in and for said County depose and say that they are each acquainted with Abigail Cannon of Kennebec in said County and have so been acquainted with her for more than thirty years past - that she was the wife of Thomas Cannon late of Kennebec who was ever since our knowledge of him reputed to have been a soldier in the revolutionary war - and it was not doubted by any to the knowledge of either of these deponents Subscribed and sworn the 7 th day of November A.D. 1843 before me E.W. Bateman Justice
Jacob Morgan Lyman Murchick
Benjamin Arnold Ephraim Andrews
I certify that I am acquainted with the abovenamed persons and that they are credible persons & that their statements is entitled to credit E.W. Bateman Justice

Coeymans - County of
Amos Hutchinson of Vernal being sworn in due form of law before E.W. Bateman a Justice of the Peace in and for said County deponeth that he has been is acquainted with Abigail Cannon now residing in Vernal in said County and have been so acquainted for forty years past and have lived within about one mile of said Abigail Cannon residence for more than thirtyfive years past - that Thomas Cannon late of Vernal was reputed and believed beyond a doubt so far as this deponent ever heard to have served as a private soldier throughout the whole of the Revolutionary war - that said Thomas Cannon lived with said Abigail Cannon as her husband from the first acquaintance of this deponent with them to the time of his death in 1839 since which said Abigail remains his widow that said Thomas Cannon husband of said Abigail was a pensioner at the time of and had been for some time previous to his death Sworn & Subscribed the 8 th day of Nov. 1845 before me E.W. Bateman Justice
Amos Hutchinson
I certify that I am acquainted with Amos Hutchinson and that he is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit E.W. Bateman Justice

Nov 23. 1843
Verin N.Y. Nov 20th
Add evidence
Abigail Canham N.Y.
Free Nov 20th J.P.P. Washington 6741-38 D.L.

Venice, N.Y. Nov. 20 th 1843.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. Sir,
Herein is enclosed several affidavits designed to support the claim of Mrs. Abigail Cannon to a Pension under the act of 1835. Please look into the matter & give to the proof offered its due weight & I trust all will be satisfied. That Thomas Cannon was a soldier of the revolution during the war a term of more than seven years there is believed to be no grounds to doubt: and as said Thomas Cannon and Abigail Cannon lived together as husband & wife from their youth to his decease being the parents of a numerous family and having raised and educated them for respectability and all without a suspicion of illegitimacy and that too in the midst of their friends and old acquaintances there remains as little grounds to doubt their marriage in a legal manner: and as to the date of such marriage; it is well known that they had four children born at four single births previous to the first day of January A.D. 1794.
I understand by your letter to Hon. C. Morgan that Thomas Cannon's name is on the rolls in the War Office and that is construed to prove him in the service when the Army was disbanded & for no previous time. Now we suppose the proof in the power of the department to establish the fact that said Thomas Cannon was not only in the service for the period of two years as required by the law of 1832, but if examination was fully made it would appear that said Thomas Cannon was enlisted about the opening of the war and continued constantly as his part until his country dismissed him - and that proof exists in the rolls of all the campaigns from the outset of the war to its close & to which we refer you Hon. to establish the time of service -
I have the honor to subscribe myself your Obt. - G.W. Bateman

Union N.Y.
July 29 th 1843
July 28 1843
My Friend
Ab. Cannon N.Y. 1838
free
J. P. Edwards Court of Sessions
Washington
D.G.

Venice N.Y. July 22 nd -48
Hon J. L. Edwards Committee of Pensions
Sir
Mrs Abigail Cannon has requested me to open a correspondence with you to the end that her claim for a pension may be again taken up and if possible she be placed on the Pension roll - I see by a note under your hand of 24 th March 1840 now shown me that you then stated that "it appears evident was not a widow at the time the act was passed, her claim therefore is not embraced thereby, and is consequently rejected" Now from your favour to me under date of May 25 th 1843 I learn 22 that the widow of a Pensioner who died "at any time since the 7 th July 1838 may obtain a pension under the "law of that date" provided etc.
Mrs Abigail Cannon is the widow of Thomas Cannon late of Cayuga County, she is now a resident of this town and you will confer a great favour on her by reviewing the declaration and proofs on file in your office in support of her claim to a pension and render such a decision as the testimony will warrant at as early a day as your convenience shall allow -
I have the honor to remain you
Most Vbtly C.W. Bateman

Aurora. Cayuga Co. N.Y. June 28 th 1843.
J L Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions }
Sir.
Thomas Cannon of the New York line, was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of 1836, & drew a pension to the time of his death. His widow Abigail Cannon made application for a pension, her husband being dead. The papers were forwarded to your Department before the law was so altered as to entitle her to a pension. Will you examine the papers and allow the Pension if the proofs are sufficient. If not please advise me what further proof is necessary. Abigail Cannon now lives here & is the widow of Thomas Cannon. Her identity & the fact of her marriage before 1790 can be clearly proved, if the proof is not already sufficient.
Very Respectfully Yours. Christopher Morgan.

Feb 10 '45
My
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington D. C.

Quid Feb 1. 1845
Dear Sir
On the 13 th or 14 th of July last, I wrote you and enclosed my appointment as agent as agent for Abigail Canaan, who applied for a Pension under the law of 1838 from Cayuga County New York, not having rec d . an answer from you, I beg leave respect- fully to call your attention to the case & I may be allowed to ask your report to me of the state of the case - I am Respectfully Yours Most obed Servt. Asa D. Joy
8832
Hon. J. L. Edwards Census of Pension Washington D. C.

24. 1845.
Mrs. Cannon,
Res Jan 23 1845.
Cannon
Hon. J. S. Adams
free
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
W.C.

Ithaca, Feby. 16, 1848
Sir.
Enclosed I send you the application of Mrs Abigail Cannon for the amount due her from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 6 th of December 1839. I hope the Certificate will be sent as soon as you can. have the case allowed
Your Respectfully John W Dugg

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Thomas Cannon a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ he served to the close of the War. Sgt James Gregg of the First Regt of N.Y.  
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, July 21 1838. His d. was ab.
Residence at date of application, Vernie Cayuga Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, date & place of birth not stated
Remarks: Sol. m. at Montgomery Orange Co N.Y. Jan. 4. 1787 Abigail Sloat or Slott. He died Dec. 6. 1839. She was ab. pres- ent at ap. ev. Mar. 6. 1840 while living at Vernie N.Y. aged 73. 4 children; John b. in fall 1787. Abigail both dead prior to 1843 at which time a Christian aged over 57 yrs was the wife of Amos Hutchison and Amos aged about 50 yrs was the widower of Morehouse B Thorp.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev Rec 1. 2B.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir
In response to your letter of the 13 th instant, advising me that your office could not comply with my request for data from records of the Bureau of Pensions - or information as to what special branch of your Department to apply for such data - I would say that I was referred to your Bureau by an official of the National

Society D.A.R. for assistance in filling out application papers for membership in their Society.
I require the free record of Thomas Cannon who served in Captain James Black's company of Colonel William Malcom's regiment of Continental Troops, and Captain James Griggs company 1 st New York Regiment, Revolutionary War. He served seven years and was a pensioner until his death.
I was advised to "write to the Bureau of Pensions for

his full record, asking especially for all family data in connection with his application."
Will you kindly put- me in touch with the Department that will furnish such information?
Yours very truly
Miss Cora E. Murray.
604 West Church St
Corry, Penn. Aug. 16 th 1919

CLAUDIUS G. CANNON
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW APPLETON, WISCONSIN
August 14th, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
My great-grandfather, Thomas Cannon, served as a soldier, corporal and sergeant in the Revolutionary War, having enlisted April 6th, 1777, and the last date we have of his service in the army was May May 21st, 1783.
I have already secured all of the information they have in the Adjutant-General's office in Washington regarding his record and services in the Revolutionary War. The Adjutant-General told me that I might possibly get further information from you. Will you kindly let me hear from you as to whether or not there is any record of his services in the Revolutionary War in your department. One thing I would like to ascertain is, the actual date of his discharge from the army.
I am informed that Thomas Cannon was a pensioner from the time he was discharged from the army until he died in 1839.
Thanking you for your reply, I am
Respectfully,
C. G. Cannon
CGC:JM

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August 9, 1939
Veterans' Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Thomas Cannon Town of Venice, Cayuga County, N. Y.
Said Thomas Cannon served during the Revolutionary War, and after the War it was our understanding that he was granted a section of land in not us the Town of Venice, Cayuga County, N. Y. There is a farm of 160 acres now owned by my family, which I understand was a quarter of the original grant.
The War Department have suggested that we address your office asking for such records as you may have in this connection. Any data which you may furnish will be very much appreciated.
Very truly yours
E. D. Wood E. D. Wood.
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Rev. War Section.
August 13, 1919.
Miss Cora E. Murray, 604 West Church Street, Corry, Pennsylvania.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the eleventh instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services, and in order to identify such a claim, in addition to his name, some of the following data is essential: names of some officers under whom he served, his places of residence at enlistment and after the service, the approximate dates of his birth and death, given name and residence of his widow.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Fitzgerald Commissioner.

MNH
October 1, 1926
C. G. Cannon Appleton, Wisconsin
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 18867 it appears that Thomas Cannon enlisted, date not stated, and served to the close of the Revolution, at which time he was Sergeant in Captain James Gregg's Company of the First New York Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 21, 1828 while a resident of Venice, Cayuga County, New York. He died December 6, 1839 in Venice, New York. Date and place of birth not given.
Soldier married January 4, 1787 in Montgomery, Orange County, New York, Abigail Sloat or Slott. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 6, 1840 while living in Venice, New York aged seventy-three years.
Their children named are as follows: John born in the fall of 1787, Abigail the third child, both died prior to 1843, in which year Christian, aged about fifty-four years ,

was the wife of Amos Hutchison of Venice, New York, and Tamor, aged about fifty years, was the widow of More- house B. Thorp.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
I here to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension file of Thomas Cannon it appears that Thomas Cannon enlisted, date not stated, and served to the close of the Revolution, at which time he was Sergeant in Captain James Gregg's Company of the First New York Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application dated July 21, 1833 while a resident of Venice, Orange County, New York. He died December 7, 1835 at Venice, New York. Date was 1835.
His wife, Mary Cannon, died on January 1, 1836 at Venice, Orange County, New York. She was 75 years of age. She was allowed pension on her application dated March 2, 1836 while liv- ing in Venice. She died March 2, 1836.
Their children, whose names are as follows: John born in the fall of 1788, died the third child, both died prior to 1843, in which year Mary Cannon, aged about fifty-four years,