Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,642, David Brown, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Brown, David Rachel
No. 18,642.
CONTENTS
b. July 2, 1758. died at Pitsylvania, Albany Co. N.Y. in 1818 res. of Providence, Saratoga Co. N.Y. d. Mar. 15, 1828 at Camden Co. N.Y.

8136
Dead. Order to pay at Albany Dec. 29. 1836.
New York
David Brown
of Saratoga the state of New York who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Van Schaick of the New York line, for the term of 3 years 1776.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 9 th of April 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of Mar 1839 and sent to Judge Starkweather
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1839 86.89 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 Sept 1839 48 22.4 10 30 35 $ 134.89
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notification sent Nov. 3 rd 1820 to Pensioner Garnes T. N. Y.

New York. 7929. Rachael Brown widow of David Brown who was a Sergeant N.Y. in the New York Line.
Husband died March 15. 1828.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of August 1846, and sent to
Nathan Leake, Esq. Present.
[Act of March 3, 1843.] and June 17. 1844.
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 72.
D. H. Wood, Atty.
Rep 2 city.
New Certf. issued Decr. 10 th 1846, in lieu of dated 27 th August 1846, and sent to N. Leake, Present.
Amon Barden Aug 2 1853

The record of my children's birth
Diantha was born Sept 4 - 1790
David was born October 30 - 1782
Martha was born May 24 - 1785
Elizabeth was born May 15 - 1787
Abraham was born April 29 - 1789
Martha was born August 25 - 1791
Abraham was born November 21 - 1793
Abraham was born August 31 - 1796
Abraham was born July 25 - 1799
Abraham was born Sept 1 - 1802
Abraham was born Sept 1 - 1802

to Honorable Secretary of the war Department Sir please Direct the pension certificate to the post office in Galway Saratoga County State of New York
To Avery & Schuchert Esqrs by request of applicant
David Brown
David Brown, Srgt Van Schaick's N.Y. Reg 1776 to 1779
Admitted
Ex

State of New York Saratoga County ss
LS
I Avery Starkweather one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Saratoga in the State of New York do, in pursuance of the Statute in such made and provided by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, passed March 18 th 1818. Concerning & to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States during the Revolutionary war. Certify that from the facts set forth in the annexed affidavits of David Brown & Joseph Brown the satisfactorily appears to me that the said David Brown served at least nine months in the war of the Revolution on the Continental establishment as a soldier against the Common Enemy. that it satisfactorily appears to me from the affidavits of David Brown & George Lyon hereto annexed & from my own knowledge that the said David Brown stands in need of Assistance from his Country

for support and I also certify that the said Brown & Joseph Brown & George Syon appeared before me subscribed their names to the annexed Affidavits, and swore to the truth of the facts in the same Respectively contained on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, on the days & time therein contained - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Affixed the seal of the said Court my seal, this sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & Eighteen - Ivory St. Raphael Jeddy of Common Pleas Saraloga County

State of New York Saratoga -
David Brown of the Town of Providence in the County of Saratoga and State of New York of the age of fifty nine years being duly sworn on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God, doth depose swear and declare - that sometime in the month of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Six (as he now recollects) he this deponent at the town of Pittstown in the then County of Albany in the State aforesaid enlisted into a Company of regulars then commanded by Benjamin Hicks in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Goose Van Schaick belonging to the New York line of troops and under the Service of the Continental Congress against the common Enemy - And this deponent farther saith that at that time he enlisted for the term of Ten months and regularly served the same term in Active Service in the Company Aforesaid - And this deponent farther saith that in the month of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Seven he this deponent

again enlisted into the Service of the Continental Con- gress as a Sergeant in a Company commanded by Captain Joseph McCracken in a Regiment commanded by the aforesaid named Colonel Goose Van Schaick in the New York line of Troops against the Common Enemy. That he continued in active Service in the line of his duty as a Soldier against the common Enemy from the month of February in the year last aforesaid untill the second day of April in the year one thousand six hundred seventy nine, at which time he this deponent hired a Substitute by the name of John Armstrong to serve the remainder of his this deponents term of service being about ten months as he this deponent at the time of his Second Enlistment enlisted for the term of three years - That the said John Armstrong served out this deponents term - and this deponent on the said second day of April in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy nine received from the Colonel of the Regiment aforesaid a regular discharge at Fort Stanwix in the then County of Tryon now County of Oneida & State of New York. which said discharge this deponent is now unable to produce as the same is either lost or destroyed. And this deponent farther saith that the facts set forth in the above affidavit & in the annexed affidavit is all the testimony

Or Evidence that he this deponent is able now to furnish of his having served as a regular soldier in the Revolutionary War against the Common Enemy - And this deponent farther saith that he is now destitute of the means of a comfortable and decent living - that he is unable to obtain the same by manual labor - that his health is much impaired and that he is extremely indigent and poor - And this deponent farther saith that he is now a resident of the town of Providence in the County of Saratoga & State aforesaid - and a Citizen of the United States of America - and that from his reduced circum- -stances he needs the Assistance of his Country for Support & farther saith not -
Subscribed and sworn to before me this sixth day of } David Brown April in the year 1818 Avery Starkweather Judge of Common Pleas Saratoga County - }

State of New York Saratoga County ss
Joseph Brown of the town of Mayfield in the County of Montgomery in the State of New York Farmer, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God doth depose swear and declare that he the deponent in the Spring of the year 1777 he enlisted into the Continental Service and belonged to a Company commanded by Captain John Graham in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Goose Van Schaick in the New York line of Troops that he joined the Company aforesaid at Albany in the year 1777 about the month of May - that he the deponent there became acquainted with David Brough in the annexed Affidavit named that the said David Brown was then at that time a common Soldier in the Regiment aforesaid - that the said David Brown continued a Soldier in the Regiment aforesaid untill the year 1779 that the said David Brown left the Regiment aforesaid sometime in the Spring of 1779

Further this deponent saith not
Sworn & subscribed this 14th 18th day of April 1848 Joseph Brown before me Avery & Markwood Judges of common pleas Saratoga County

State of New York Saratoga County
George Lyon of the Town of Providence in the County of Saratoga & State of said being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God doth depose swear and declare that he this deponent is well acquainted with David Brown in the annexed affidavit named - that the said David is now destitute of the means of a decent and comfortable living that his health is now very much impaired and that he is unable to obtain a living for himself and wife by manual labor and that he is extremely indigent & poor & further this deponent saith not.
Subscribed and sworn to before George Lyon on this 24th day of April 1818
Avery Starkweather One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Saratoga -

to Honorable Secretary of the war Department Sir please Direct the pension certificate to the post office in Galway Saratoga County State of New York
To Avery Starkweather Esq. by request of applicant
Recd
David Brown Esq.
Sam Schaeffer Esq.
1946 to 1949
Admitted
at
for

I William Stillwell Clerk of the County of Saratoga Certify that Avery Starkweather Esquire is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with the said Avery who subscribed his name to the within Affidavit in my presence
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said County this 9 th day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and eighteen
W m Stillwell Clerk
3
Bryant

David Brown Burlington No 8136
LM
8136.
Sept 1819.
Little Pensioner Nov 3. 1820 Edmonton N.Y.

State of New York Otsego County. On this twentieth day of June one thousand eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for the said County David Brown aged Sixty one years eleven months and eighteen days Resident in the Town of Burlington in said County who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War follows in a Company commanded by Capt Joseph Macrachen in the Regiment commanded by Col Goos Van Schoick in the New York line of the Continental Establishment and that he made application on the ninth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and Recd. a pension certificate bearing date the twenty fifth day March one thousand eight hundred and nineteen number of is: 8836 and I do solemnly swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 10 th day of March 1810 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 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 1810 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me from any person or persons other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed -
A Schedule of David Brown's property
Two Cows - Two yearling Heifers

Have Sheep and two Lambs
One ax: two hoes
two grass hitches & bush hitch
about two thirds of a Barrel of Pork
two barrels: two tubs
two Chests: one table
Six Chairs: two stools
one Wash Tub: one Churn
two meat Saws
Nine knives & forks
Three Milk pans: one set cups & saucers
Six earthen bowls: Six do plates
One tea pot: one Coffey Pot
two Spinning Wheels
One pot two kettles: one frying pan
two butter Dishes - one pair fire dogs
One tea kettle: Shovel & tongs
a Bawl and Wedges: one Lantern
one Drawing knife: one hand Saw
My occupation is farming and almost entirely unable to labor in consequence of a Debilitated health I have a wife she is in her fifty fifth year two sons one by the name of Smith he is in his Nineteen year the other by the name of Hiram he is in his Seventeen year both in a common state of health One Daughter she is in her fifteenth year her health doubtful -
David Brown
Sworn to & declared on
this 20 th Jan 1820
before the court Geo: Morell Clk

one Calf _____ One Cow and two pigs _____ Five Sheep and two Lambs _____ One ax: two hoes _____ two grass Sikes 1 bush Sift _____ about two thirds of a Barrel of Pork _____ two barrels: two tubs _____ two Chests: one table _____ Six Chairs: two pails _____ one Wash Tub: one Churn _____ two meat Sags _____ nine knives & forks _____ Three Milk pans: one set cups & saucers _____ Six earthen bowls: Six do plates _____ One tea pot: one Coffy Pot _____ two Spinning Wheels _____ One pot two dutties: one frying pan _____ two butter Daisies - one pair fire dogs _____ One tea kettle: Shove & tong _____ a Bettle and Wedges: one Lantern _____ one Drawing knife: one hand Saw _____
My occupation is farming and almost entirely on able to labor in consequence of a Debilitated health I have a wife she is in her fifty fifth year two sons one by the name of Smith he is in his Nineteen year the other by the name of Hiram he is in his Seventeen year both in a common state of health One Daughter she is in her fifteenth year her health doubtful -
David Brown
Sworn to & declared on this 20th June 1820 - before the Court Geo: Morell Clk

State of New York Otsego County Clerk's Office I George Morell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego & State of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly truly copied from the records of the said Court: and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one hundred & Twenty five Dollars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court on this twenty fourth day of June 1820.
G. Morell Clerk

X262 Rachel Brown Widow under act of July 4th 1836.
nyk:
Rejected widow 1836
R.P. Johnson
Agent Rome
Omaha
W.

State of New York Oneida County
On this 12 th day of December 1886. Personally appears before the Court of Common Pleas, held in Herk Co. Rachel Brown resident of Herk Co. aged 72 years & upwards. 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 4, 1836 that she is the Widow of David Brown late a Sergeant in the Revolutionary Army of the United States in the New York line of troops in which he enlisted for three years, as will appear by the records of the War Department -
She further declares that she was married to the said David Brown on the 21 st day of May 1780 at Bennington Vermont, by Eg. Fitchenson - That her husband died March 15 th 1828 at Candee Oneida Co. N.Y. and that she has remained a widow ever since as will appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Room 18, Subscribed and that the annexed Record is a true copy from the day of its as found in the family Bible made by her in open court & made the family Bible made by her mark because unable David Brown himself at the time to write her name. The same was purchased about 50 years ago her children John D Leland clerk bondholder Rachel Brown
Oaths
Oneida County B. James Wood of Candee being duly sworn deposes & says that he knows Rachel Brown to be the Widow of David Brown deceased and that she still remains a widow, and that the said David Brown died at Candee 15 March 1828 and this deponent saw his Corpse immediately after his death & assisted in laying him out. from before me this 12 th December 1886 J. Wood J. Wood is a member of the Oneida Co. Court Com.

Copy of Record as taken from Family Bible of the late David Brown
The day of marriage May 21 1780. 11
The record of my children, birth.
 1. Diantha was born September 11 th 1780  2. David was born October 30 th 1782  3. Marcella was born May 27 th 1785  4. Abigail was born May 15 th 1787  5. Sally was born April 27 th 1789  6. Cynthia was born August 23 rd 1791  7. Smith was born November 21. 1793 & deceased August 25. 1796.  8. James Harvey was born July 20. 1798  9. Elizabeth was born Sept 1. 1800  10. Polly was born Dec 28 th 1801  11. Smith was born Dec 18 — 1802  12. Miriam was born Feb 11 — 1804.  13. Prudence born June 18 — 1806 
I certify above to be a correct copy of record.
W. D. Doherton Sup Court Dme.
Oliver B. Smith Brown being duly sworn on deposition and says that he is son of David & Rachel Brown - That the above is a true copy of the record contained in the family bible of his father made many years since, and the whole of the same is in the handwriting of the said David Brown, and this deponent further says that the said Rachel Brown has remained a widow since the death of her husband David Brown from which time to this day that he is a man of truth & veracity.
Oliver B. Smith Brown
Clerk's office Oneida County
John D. Leland Clerk of the said County of Oneida do hereby certify that the foregoing proceedings were taken and in open Court. In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name & affixed my seal of office this 12 December 1836.
John D. Leland Clerk

Apl. 17-1903 - His to Nellie A. Reynolds Onondaga N.Y.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18642
Rachel Brown
Widow of
David Brown
Sergt. Rev. War
Act. Mar. 3 rd 1843
Index :—Vol. 24
Page 89
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V. 12.808.
Rachel Brown Ohio.
Let. to N. Leake, May 29, '46) " " B.P. Johnson. Apr. 29, 1837.
Act 7 July '38.

No 12808
Rachel Brown
widow of David
NY 9022
act 7 July 11 96 1838
Adm. Dycus Supt $120 00 per annum
Adm acts 3 March 1843
and 17 June 1844
$120 00 per annum
Matthew Scutne Esq Present

THE SPACE ABOVE IS RESERVED FOR POSTMARK
POSTAL CARD
THE SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY
14 1903
Thos. Conyngham of Pensylvania Washington D. C.
D M + n

Please send me military history of John Austin who was among the Tenn. Penitentiary Act
of 1818 Also of Eli Knapp " " Henry Tolles
" " Isaac Van Ben  schote " David Brown Isaac Van Ben schote Yours very truly Nellie Austin Reynolds Oneida N.Y. Nov 9. 1903 11 Reynolds Block

12.808 Rachel Brown Ohio
Ret Y. July 28.
Married before 1794 husband died 1828

Lordstown, Trumbull Co. Ohio Feb 11 th 1846
Wm Lloyd Jones Esq. Edwards Sir,
In 1837 I made an application for a Pension as the widow of David Brown who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution. At that time I resided in Onondaga County New York. My Application was made under the act of Congress passed in 1836. I did then; & do still, consider myself justly entitled under that act, having been married to the said David Brown before the last period of his Service in the Revolutionary War. But being unable to obtain the necessary proof to establish my claim under said act, I will accept of a Pension under the act of July 7 th 1838. And I do hereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a Pension or an Annuity under the act of 1836.
Signed in the presence of Leland Ward Justice of the Peace
Rachel H. Brown mark

State of New York
James D. [unclear] [unclear]
Clerks office Onondaga County
DeLoach Demolff
Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that the W. H. Stinkley Esq. whose name is subscribed to the within instrument was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County sworn and duly qualified to act as such and the signatures within hereunto to be his is genuine
In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my Official Seal this 18 th day of July 1840
DeLoach Demolff Clerk
James D. [unclear] [unclear]

State of New York County of Onondaga ss. Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County Aforesaid Amos Hinny of Onondaga in said County Aged Sixty Seven Years. Who after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that twenty years since he was personally and intimately acquainted with David Brown who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution, and a Pensioner of the United States. And also with his wife Rachel Brown. That at that time they were living together as Husband and wife, and no doubt was entertained of their being such legally. That they continued thus to live until the death of the said David Brown in Eighteen hundred and Twenty Eight. That this deponent knows that the said Brown was a Pensioner of the United States. That with regard to the amount received by the said Brown, he is not positive, but according to the best of his recollection and belief it was at the rate of $96. 00 per annum. That after the death of the said David Brown his widow Rachel Brown, above named, moved from this neighborhood into the State of Ohio where she now resides. That the said Brown obtained his pension about 35 years since. That at that time he (Brown) lived in the town of Palmyra County of Onondaga and State of New York. That in the time of the Revolutionary War the said David Brown lived, as this deponent always understood in the State of Vermont. Subscribed & sworn before me This 14 th day of July 1846
Amos Hinny
A. H. Hinckley Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Amos Hinny - that he is a respectable man; and that his state- ments are entitled to credit.
A. H. Hinckley Justice of the Peace

Hon. J. L. Edwards Com of Penon
Hon. W. R. Guler H. R.

I hereby certify that the enclosed was taken from Bible of David Bourn deceased in my possession - There is one of the children, but record in the Par of the 1st chapter of Matthew which I have retained
Rome N.Y. May 14 1887
R. P. Johnson Sup Court Bourn
The within record applies to the case of Rachel Bourn widow of David Bourn who was a Revolutionary soldier which I sent Jan 11 February 1887 R. P. Johnson Return as respectfully requested to the subscriber Rome Oneida Co N.Y. R. P. B.

July 28, 1846
Supper etc
Rachel Brown.
Wm Lloyd J. L. Edward Henry Ransing Present

Washington July 27 1846
Sir
I Herewith enclose the declaration of Mrs Rachael Brown of Ohio, under the act of 7 July 1838. with some additional proof. She formerly applied for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836, & I believe from the state of New York as her husband was a pensioner of Otsego Co of that state when he died, I am informed he was a sergeant
It is believed these papers will be found satisfactory to bring her claim under the act of 7 July '38 & they are therefore respectfully submitted with the request that they may be examined at your early convenience and reported to me
I am Very Respectfully Your most ott Servant Nathan Lake
Hon J. L. Edwards Comt of Pensions Present

To what time was David Brown, N. York, act 1818 last paid?
To the 4 March 1828 J/H
J. L. Edwards Dec. 29. 1836

Payment to be made at
by
Albany
J. M. Olcott
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 72.
D. H. Wood
Clerk.
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War Department.
Widow's Pension.
3 rd March 1843 {
I certify that in conformity with the acts of June 17, 1844, Rachael Brown, of New York, widow of David Brown, who was a Sergeant in the Revolution and died on the 15 th day of March 1828, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred 20 dollars and cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4 th of March, 1848, unless the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 27 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and Forty six.
Cancelled New one to W. L. Marcus
Secretary of War.
and Countersigned. Issued 10 Dec 1846.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

A
Payment to be made at Albany by J. W. Olcott Agent for paying Pension- ers in the Agency of New York Payable on the 4th March, and 4th September in each year.
Recorded in the Pension Office in Book D. Vol. 1. Page 529. by
D. H. Wood Clerk. 11

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Rachael Brown of New York, widow of David Brown, who was a Sergeant in the Revolution and died on the 15th day of March 1828 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One Hundred & Twenty dollars and cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March 1836, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1841, unless the Pensioner married or died before the above mentioned date; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 27th day of August one thousand eight hundred and Forty
new one is not 10th November 1846.
Examined and Countersigned.

March 7 1846
Relinquishment of
Rachel Brown
to the
23 March
W. L. Brown born of Andrew Brown

Washington March 6 th 1846
Sir
I have been employed to attend to the claim of Mrs Rachael Brown, widow of David Brown who applied for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836 - from the state of New York, through the agency of B. P. Johnson Esq of Rome N.Y. in 1837. the widow now resides in the State of Ohio, Trumbull Co. & the means of satisfying the department of her claim under the law of '36 diminishing. She has concluded to relinquish her claim to the benefits of that act & the benefits of the law of 1838 - 43 & 44. & I herewith enclose that relinquishment. I hope there is none no obstacle in the way of its allowance under the latter law. I am informed the marriage is satisfactorily proved to have taken place in the year 1780.
I am Very Respectfully, Your Off Servant, Nathan Leake in " "
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Present.

the 24 Proof of marriage Rachel Brown Nov 19 at 76
for for V. Church from Jordan Washington

Home Oneida N.Y.
April 18. 1839
Am. J. L. Edwards,
Mr. E. done in the use of marriage in the case of Rachel Brown, wife of David Brown deceased - The paper was forwarded you the 11 th of February last. Return, are most respectfully requested to the subscriber.
I am most respectfully
Your ob lt serv t
M rs M c Johnson

Mech s & Farmers Bank Albany Pensions Agency December 17. 1836.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions, Sir,
The Widow of David Brown, a Pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818 claims pay to the time of his decease, upon the enclosed Vouchers - His name is not on our Books -
The Guardian of Abner Morgan, a Pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832, claims his last semi-annual stipend, upon the enclosed Vouchers - They differ somewhat from the usual form, and the Guardian resides in Michigan -
Be pleased to instruct us whether or not we shall pay these claims, upon the Vouchers presented -
I am, Sir, very Respectfully Your obed t . Serv t
Thos M c Clusky Pro Tem Ag t

17 Feb
R P Johnson
Care
Rachel Booms
Ad 4 July 36
Lucia
Rev. Charles Smith
Rev. J. L. Edwards
Booms Canyon
Washington
1961

Pomona, NY
July 11 1839.
Dear Mr. Eames,
Enclosed in the paper of Rachel Brown, complying I believe with the requirements of the act of July 4. 1836. Relieve me respectfully requested to the subscribers.
Most respectfully Your obedient R. P. Brown

11086.
New York.
Rachael Brown - Widow of David Brown who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 15 th March 1828 of Oneida in the State of New York who was a Sergt. in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col Van Shaick in the New York line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany, N.Y. at the rate of 120 - Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of August 1846 and sent to M. Leake, Present
Total amount, $400. -
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. H. Wood - Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 529.

new certificate issued
Colford Nov. 10 th 1846 in lieu of one issued 24 th August. 1846, and sent to Nathan Leake, present.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the acts of Congress of June 7 th 1838 Entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows - also of the acts of March 3 rd 1843 and June 17 th 1844
State of Ohio } Trumbull County } S.S. On the 1 st day of July 1846 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Rachel Brown of Lordstown in said County aged Eighty two years who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the acts of Congress passed June 7 th 1838 - March 3 rd 1843 - and June 17 th 1844. That she is the Widow of David Brown who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States That her said Husband drew a Pension under the act of 1818 at the rate this deponent thinks of ninety Six dollars per annum. That he lived at the time he applied for and obtained his Pension in Providence Montgomery County and State of New York. That from thence he removed to Otsego County thence to Onida County and State of New York where he died on the 15 th day of March 1828 age Seventy years The recollection of this declarant will not allow her to state the length of service performed by her said Husband nor the names of the officers under whom he served but she would refer the Commission of Pensions to the Declaration and proof of her said Husband on file in the Pension office at Washington. That she was married to the said David Brown as stated by her in a former Declaration made under the act of 1836 - ten or eleven years since and now on file in the Pension office That she resided when she made said Declaration in the State of New York

Sworn and subscribed before me } this 1 st day of July 1846 }
Rachel her  mark Brown
W. G. Wiscell Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Rachel Brown - that she is a respectable person and worthy of credit
W. G. Wiscell Justice of the Peace
State of Ohio } Franklin County } ss.
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Smith Brown of Sandstown in said County aged forty four years - After being duly sworn according to law  his deposition and saith that from the earliest period of his recollection he has been personally acquainted with David Brown who was reputed to have been a soldier in the war of the Revolution and who was a Pensioner of the United States, also with his wife Rachel Brown that they were then living together as husband and wife and had the reputation of being such and continued thus to live until the death of the said David Brown in 1828 that this deponent is since the present applicant for a Pension Rachel Brown is the identical person that was living with the said David Brown as his lawful wife thirty five years since that the said David Brown died in the State of New York on the 15 th day of March 1828
Sworn and subscribed before me } This 1 st day of July 1846 }
Smith Brown
W. G. Wiscell Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Smith Brown is a respectable person and that I consider any statement made by him entitled to credit
W. G. Wiscell Justice of the Peace
affidavit of Smith Brown was at the date thereof an acting for said county, duly qualified and the same and before me it would be justice and give to him

This 1 st day of July 1846 } Smith Brown
THE STATE OF OHIO, } TRUMBULL COUNTY, ss. }
I, WARREN YOUNG, Clerk of the court of common Pleas of said county of Trumbull, CERTIFY that M c G. Weisell Esq'r. by whom the annexed and foregoing acknowledgment and affidavits were taken, was at the dates thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, duly qualified, and as such duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of said Justice, and believe the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the seal of said court, at Warren, the First day of July A. D. 1846
Warren Young
Clerk.

Mr L P. Walcutt Esq
Dear Sir
My father David Brown was a revolutionary soldier and pensioned under act of 1836 at the rate of 96 dollars per annum and died in 1828 my mother Rachel was afterwards allowed a half pension of 48 per annum up to her death to it 1847 and I am informed that she was entitled to the same amount as was drawn by her husband David Brown for the year before her death and I am entitled to the same I was the only one left to take care of my mother for the year before her death and am entitled to all that may be due her estate legally or equitable for thousand expended in her support Please examine and if there is any thing due please instruct how to procure legally to obtain it for I need it and if it is my right I want it  Adher Smith Brown } yours and &c Alliance Ohio } Smith Brown in care of J. Burden By Amos Burden agt
AB I write the above for the accommodation of Mr Brown and know him to be the legal heir at law of David Brown above referred to and if he is entitled to any such money then his mother's estate as a pension  July 9th 1855 } Amos Burden
Address Amos Burden Alliance Ohio