Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18593, Andrew Bennett, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
R. J.
Bennett, Andrew Phebe
W. 18593
CONTENTS

Andrew Bennett
19878
Thomas Beah agent Camaguey

State of New York Ontario County
On this Twentieth day of November 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the judges of the county court now sitting, Andrew Bennett, a resident of the town of Manchester, county and state aforesaid, aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth in his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
1 st At Coventry in the State of Rhode Island at the age of 18 years, he left his father's house, and without his knowledge, and went to Swanton in the same State, in the summer of 1774, does not remember the month, and enlisted for nine months in the State Troops, in Captain Gill's company, in Colonel Tappings Regiment, and there did duty until the full end and term of nine months, when he was regularly discharged. 2 d And there at Swanton, he, enlisted for one year in Captain Whipple's Company, in Colonel Tappings Regiment, and there did duty as aforesaid for one year, and served his country faithfully, he was discharged and went home to Coventry at the end of said term.
3 d The same year that General Sullivan retreated from off Rhode Island, he enlisted in Captain Porter's Company, in Coventry as aforesaid, in Colonel Crary's Regiment, and marched through Greenwich to Rhode Island, landed at Malarde's Ferry, and went into the Fort, on Rhode Island, and there did duty until the Army retreated, immediately after the great storm, and then went to Swanton, and there did duty until his time expired, being nine months in this last enlistment, and making in all two years and six months that he served his country faithfully - during the last term he was in several skirmishes, and was wounded in his left leg, by a musket ball, and has ever since been disabled by means thereof - He saw General Washington at Trenton in Connecticut, where he was on duty in Captain Whipple's Company - He well knew General Cornwall, and was under his commands - He don't remember the names of any other Regiments, but he knows that there were several thousands men on the island when he was stationed there - He has no documentary evidence nor

never had any - and he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to her service -
He knows Dea. Pixley and Jacob Rice of the town of Manchester -
He was born in Coventry in the state of Rhode Island on the 8 th day of April 1765, and lived there until after the peace, and then moved into Stephentown, County of Rensselaer and State of New York, and lived there 4 years, and then moved to Granville, in Saratoga County, and lived there 6 years, and then to Manlius and lived there until about 12 years ago when he removed to Manchester where he now lives, and has lived ever since - He has no records of his age - 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 agency of any state -
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year first aforesaid
Andrew his B Bennett mark
We Dea. Pixley residing in the town of Manchester County and State aforesaid and Jacob Rice of Manchester hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Andrew Bennett, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - in open court
Ira Pixley Jacob Rice
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 a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Dea. Pixley and Jacob Rice, who have signed the preceding cer-

tificate, are both residents in the town of Manchester, are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credib.
I, Charles Crane, Clerk of the said Court, do here by certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Andrew Bennett for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this twenty-first day of November A.D. 1832.
Charles Crane.

Bundle 1 No 2
Capt Whipple Conn Col Tophams regmt
see Bundle 1 No 2
Col
enlisted 16 March 1758
for 12mo
Reuben Blundard on Whipple Rolls
Manser Green was a soldier in Capt. Trafton Co

State of New York } In the matter of Andrew Bennett's Ontario County } application for a pension
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Notary Public in and for said county Andrew Bennett, who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, that when he made his application for a pension before the County Court on the 20 th day of November 1832, under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832, he supposed he had complied with the rule of the War Department in all respects. He is now required on a return of his declaration to furnish proof of his service, and being poor, and infirm, is unable to go to the place of his nativity to enquire for the proof required, and does not know of any of his fellow soldiers now living; and cannot procure the proof required. He further saith, that when he served as under his 1 st head in 1776, in Captain Gill's company, he remembers that two brothers by the name of Blanchard, their christian names not now remembered, and also Clark Parker, and his brother, the christian name of the latter not now remembered. When he served as under his 2 nd head in Captain Whipple's company, he remembers Bower Green and his two brothers, their christian names not remembered, who served in the same company, - and when he served as under his 3 rd head under Captain Whipple, he remembers that Manser Green was a Sergeant in the same company, but owing to the infirmities of age, and consequent loss of memory, he is unable to give the names of other fellow soldiers. He further saith, that the reason he had no clergyman to support his declaration before the court, was, that there is no settled minister in the society in which he lives, and he could not conveniently procure one. He has now answered the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, except the 6 th interrogatory, and he says that he never received a written discharge from the service. He served as under his 1 st head not less than nine months, under his 2 nd head not less than one year and under his 3 rd head not less than nine months - and in all two years and six months as a private soldier, for which he claims a Pension. If his claim is denied for proof of his service, he will be compelled to abandon, for the reasons first above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed this 13 day of June 1833 before me and also declared he never could write his name
Andrew Bennett his mark
M. M. V. R. D. O. N. V. Pub

State of New-York, Ontario County ss.
I, Charles Crane, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Thomas Beals, whose name is subscribed to the within certificate of affidavit, was, at the date thereof, a Notary Public in and for said County; and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the said signature to be his proper act and deed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this seventeenth day of June A.D. 1833.
Charles Crane.
Bundle 1 No 2
Capt. Whipple's Com. Col. Lapham's regt.
See Bundle 1 No 2
enlisted 16 March 1838
for 12 mos
Reuben Remond or Whipple
rose
Thurs. Green and Company
in Capt. Tappan's Co

No 19818
Andrew
Simon Bennte
Ontario C.N.Y.
An Sopher...
12th ... Roof required.
An ... of ... 12th ... Not on ...
Thos Beale Sgt
Canandaigua N.Y.
collected in the ... it can not be easily ... that 2 1/2 years service in the ... is unsuccessful ... of proof.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Andrew  Andrew Pennate Ontario Co. N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted 1776 9 Private Capt City State Troops Col Top- ping's Regt Tipton age 70 Coventry R.I.   Enlisted 1777 1 Capt Ship ple Col Coa ry Regt Greenwich N.Y. Island Traditionary   Enlisted 1778 9 Capt Parha Gen Wash ington Gen Burn side Tiption  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Proof of service required. The regulations call for the best evidence in the power of a claimant to produce, and it can not be readily admitted that 2 1/2 years service in the R.I. Island State Troops is insusceptible of proof.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Reported
526. Alban New York Phebe Pennett widow of Andrew Pennett R I who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued t' 27 th day of June, '48. and sent to
Wm. A. H. Hall Neg of Reps.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 9 Vol. 4

New York 32.6.11
Report
Andrew Bennett, d.c. of Chautauqua Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Revolution time for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Old Army . at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. ending 10th May, 1835.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of June, 1848 and sent to Hon. N. H. Hale
Arrears to the 4th of Nov 1848 Pensional allowance ending Pay to Phoebe Bennett widow of Andrew Bennett { Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Th. D. Franklin Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 4 Page 8.

No 13477 act 43 9468
Phebe Bennett wid of Andrew N.Y.
act 7 July 1838
Marnul before 1794 husband died May '35
Adm 12mo in 40 th Jnans pm 4 March 1836
Adm 1843 1844
also 2 July 1848
Hon N K Hall Dauer Reps
Jacob Houghton Atty Fredonia, N.Y.

Pension Office, April 7th, 1847.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 5th ultimo I have to inform you that the evidence in the case of Andrew Bennett, deceased, is satisfactory to establish his service for twelve months as a private. If Mrs. Phoebe Bennett can produce evidence of her marriage to that soldier prior to January, 1794, she may, probably, obtain a pension for that amount of service.
She must shew by the certificate of a Court of record in the County where her husband died, and also by the testimony of witnesses the date of her husband's death, and that she is his widow.
I am, Very respectfully, Your Obt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Nathaniel Kopper, Esq., Memoranda, Chautauqua Co., N.Y.

State of New York, Chautauqua County ss. On this 28 th day of September, 1847, before the Hon. James Mullett, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York — personally appeared Phebe Bennett, a resident of the town of Hansever in said County, aged 92 years on the 5 th day of June last — who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her Oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Provisions of the Act of Congress, passed July 7. 1838, entitled, "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows," and of the Acts in relation thereto —
That she is the Widow of Andrew Bennett, who served as a Private in the War of the Revolution about 24 months, as she is informed, and believes — that before his death, he, the said Andrew Bennett, commenced proceedings to obtain a Pension, and actually proved twelve Months service as such private, but died without receiving a Pension — and for proof of his services of 12 Months, she refers to the Records of the War Department, and the letter of the Com te of Pensions, which is hereto annexed.
She further declares that she was married to the said Andrew Bennett, at the house of Capt. William Douglass in the town of Greenfield, Saratoga County, N.Y. in the month of September, 1783, by a Justice of the Peace, whose name was Reed as she believes — and she says that she does not recollect the day of the month on which she was married, but she remembers that Capt. William Douglass & his Wife, and his son Benjamin were present at her marriage — & they are all dead, and the Justice also, as she is informed and believes —
And she further says that the family Bible, containing a Record of the said Marriage, written by her husband, was burnt, when their dwelling house at Greenfield aforesaid, was destroyed by fire between forty and fifty years ago, as she calculates from the age of her son Amos Bennett, who's affidavit is hereto annexed — And she believes that there is now no written evidence or Record of her said marriage, or any person living who was present at the solemnization thereof —
And she further says that her husband, the said Andrew Bennett, died at the town of Eden, Erie County, N.Y. in the month of May, 1835, aged about 83 years, according to her best recollection and belief, but she do not remember the day of the month of May on which he died — And she further says that

She was married to the said Andrew Bennett after he left the service, and before the first day of January, 1794, i.e. at the time above stated - and that ever since his death in May, 1835, she has remained a widow -
Phebe her Bennett mark.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the above named Justice of the Supreme Court, Sept. 28, th 1847.
Jas Mullett
State of New York } Chautauqua County ss. Amos Bennett of the town of Hanover in said County aged 51 years on the 7. July last, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the son of Andrew Bennett & Phebe Bennett, his wife, named in the foregoing affidavit or Declaration - and he says that the said Declaration has been read to him - and the same is true, according to the best of his knowledge, information & belief - that he was brought up in the family of the said Andrew & Phebe - was always called their son - and they always had the reputation of being lawfully married - of which he never had a doubt - He well remembers the burning of the dwelling house mentioned in the above Declaration of his mother - he was quite young - but it is more fully impressed on his mind from the circumstance, that during the fire he heard the report of a Gun, which had been loaded & was then in the house - And he says that the mind of his mother is much impaired - And he says that his father had a wound or sore in his leg, which troubled him much, and which his father told him was occasioned by a shot which he received from the British in the War of the Revolution -
Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Sept. 28, th 1847. Jas Mullett
Amos Bennett

State of New York } Chautauqua County ss. }
I, James Mullett, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, do hereby certify that I have satisfactory proof that Phoebe Bennett, whose Declaration is annexed, is the Widow of Andrew Bennett, who was a private in the War of the Revolution in the Service of the United States - and that her Declaration is true - And in my opinion, the said Phoebe Bennett cannot attend any Court of Record (the nearest of which is about thirty miles) in consequence of her advanced age & bodily infirmities - And I further certify that her Declaration was read to her, and she declared it was true, and that she signed by making her mark, declaring that she was unable to write her name - And I am satisfied that the said Phoebe Bennett, & her son Amos Bennett, are entitled to credit for for truth - My residence is in Chautauqua County -
Sept. 28 th 1847.
James Mullett
State of New York } Chautauqua County } ss: Clerk's Office - - -
I, Matthew P. Bennett County Clerk and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, do hereby certify that the Hon. James Mullett, is one of the Justices of the Supreme Court for the State of New York duly elected and sworn, that he resides in the County of Chautauqua and State of New York; and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the foregoing Journal of the proceeding Declaration and Affidavit - and also to the above Certificate, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this first day of October September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty seven.
M. P. Bennett Clerk

Jacob Houghton of Fredonia, N.Y. Agent,

State of New York } Erie County ss. }
Personally appeared before me Jemima Fillmore aged 90 years of the town of Collins County and State aforesaid after being duly sworn deposes and says that she was well acquainted with Andrew Bennett and Phebe Bennett his wife in the town of Greenfield and County of Saratoga, N.Y. in the year 1790 and was personally acquainted with the family as much as fifteen years and knew their Children Their oldest Childs name was William the next Sally and Amos & Andrew and Polly and Phebe and Stephen these are the names of their Children and they always bore the reputation of being lawfully married and they lived together as husband and wife and this deponent says she never heard any one say that they were not lawfully married and this deponent has no doubt but that Andrew and Phebe Bennett was lawfully married and this deponent further says the reasons that she would give that she is not mistaken in the year that this deponent had a daughter born September 16. 1791 and another in November 1793 and this deponent is positive that that she is not mistaken Sworn to and subscribed before me Justice of the Peace of Erie County
January 8 th 1848 Jemima Fillmore Ebenezer Pitcher Justice of the Peace
I the above named justice of the peace do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Jemima Fillmore that she is a woman respectable in society, and intell...
STATE OF NEW YORK, } Erie County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, MOSES BRISTOL, Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas, thereof, do hereby Certify, that E. H. Pitcher Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed Certificate of Affidavit and thereon written, was at the time of signing & taking the same a Justice of the Peace duly Elected sworn and acting as such, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said E. H. Pitcher and verily believe the signature thereto to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Courts and County, this 11 th day of January 1848. M. Bristol CLERK.

State of New York } Erie County ss. }
Personally appeared before me Jemima Fillmore aged 90 years of the town of Collins County and State aforesaid after being duly sworn deposes and says that she was well acquainted with Andrew Bennett and Phebe Bennett his wife in the town of Greenfield and County of Saratoga, N.Y. in the year 1790 and was personally acquainted with the family as much as fifteen years and knew their Children Their oldest Childs name was William the next Sally and Amos & Andrew and Polly and Phebe and Stephen these are the names of their Children and they always bore the reputation of being lawfully married and they lived together as husband and wife and this deponent says she never heard any one say that they were not lawfully married and this deponent has no doubt but that Andrew and Phebe Bennett was lawfully married and this deponent further says the reasons that she would give that she is not mistaken in the year that this deponent had a daughter born September 16. 1791 and another in November 1793 and this deponent is positive that that she is not mistaken Sworn to and subscribed before me
Justice of the Peace of Erie County
New York this 8 th January 1848
Jemima Fillmore
S. H. Pitcher Justice of the Peace
I the above named justice of the peace do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Jemima Fillmore and that she is a woman respectable in society, and intitled to full credit for truth Dated Collins 8 th Jan. 1848
S. H. Pitcher Justice

New York  8366  abg.
Phoebe Bennett widow of Andrew Bennett who was a Private in the Regiment Duluth Co. N.Y. May, 1835
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of June, 1848 and sent to Wm. H. H. Hale W.B. of Reps
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book  a Vol.  2  Page  72

Revj WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18,593  aw
Phoebe Bennett
Wid of
Andrew Bennett
Prin Rev War
Act: Feb 2 d  1/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 53
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New York
Andrew Bennett suspended
See let 20 th Sept. '34 to Thomas Beall
Let to Wm. D. R. King Feb 6. '47
Let to Math. Klepper April 7 th '47
Let to Same June 26. '47

State of New York, Chautauqua County ss.
William Bennett of the town of Conewango, Cattaraugus County, N.Y. aged 62 years, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the son of Andrew Bennett & Phebe Bennett his Wife, and that he was brought up in their family as one of their Children, and was always called their Son — and he says that wherever they lived, they always had the reputation of having been lawfully married — of which he never had a doubt — He remembers that his father's dwelling house at Greenfield, Saratoga County N.Y. was destroyed by fire between 40 and 50 years ago —
And this deponent further says that he resided in the town of Eden, Erie County, N.Y. in the year, 1835, and that his father, the said Andrew Bennett, died at his (this deponent's) dwelling house in Eden aforesaid, on the 10 day of of that year (1835) aged about 83 years as he believes —
Sworn to & subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace of Chautauqua County, N.Y. October 14. 1847
(Copy) William Bennett
(Copy) Amariah Strong, J.P.
The Clk. of Chautauqua Co. duly certified that Amariah Strong was a Justice, &c. —

10446
New York
Phoebe Bennett Widow of Andrew Bennett who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 10th May 1835 of Chautauqua in the State of N.Y. who was a Private in the Capt commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by _____ in the Revolution for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of June, 1848 and sent to Rev. N. H. Hall, New York Total amount, $200.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. R. Runkel Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 229
Fredonia, N.Y. Oct. 19. 1847-
Sir: I herewith send you the Affidavit of William Bennett, in support of the claim of Phoebe Bennett, his mother, to a Pension - I can obtain more Affidavits, but nothing more substantial - It is now 64 years since the marriage was solemnized - and it is not surprising to me, if we can find no person living who was present at the marriage - Mrs. Bennett's Declaration & other papers were mailed to you on the 5th of Oct. inst. -
Your obedt Servt.
Isaac Houghton.
To the Comt. of Pensions.
20th Committee of Pensions

Y N 13477 Phebe Bennett A. D. Del. to Jacob Youngkin Nov 1. '47 Del. to Same Oct 7. '47 Del. to Same March 22. '48 Del. to Hon. A. H. Hall Apr. 17 to Same May 15. '48 Act 7 July 1838
Hon. J. L. Edwards.
Sir - Will you have the goodness to give any information in your office on relations to to above inquiries.
Yours Truly A Lewis N.Y.

State of New York } Chautauqua County } Joseph Denison of the town of Hanover, Chautauqua County, N.Y. now in the fifty (59) ninth year of his age, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he was well acquainted with Andrew Bennett and Phebe Bennett his wife, and their children, almost from his earliest recollections. He has frequently played with their children when they resided at Greenfield, Saratoga County, N.Y. when he was not over 8 years - He was frequently at the house of the said Andrew & Phebe in those days - they were respectable in society - and always had the reputation of having been lawfully married - and brought up their children well, as this deponent believes - The said Phebe and her son Amos now reside in Hanover aforesaid, & her son William resides in the County of Cattaraugus, N.Y. - They had several other children, with whom this deponent was a playmate -
Sworn before me, a Justice of the Peace of Chautauqua County, N.Y. Nov. 19 1847 }
Joseph Denison
R. J. Corbin Justice Peace Preserved J. Corbin }
I, the above named Justice of the Peace, do hereby certify that the above named Joseph Denison is entitled to full credit for truth - November 19 1847 -
R. J. Corbin J.P. Preserved J. Corbin J.P.
State of New York } Chautauqua County } Clerk's Office }
Is: I Matthew P. Bennett County Clerk and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, do hereby certify that Preserved J. Corbin Esq., whose name is subscribed to the final of the above Affidavit, and also to the above certificate, was on the day of the date of said final and certificate a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn; and further that I am well

acquainted with the hand writing of the said Preseward J. Gabbie, and truly believe that his signature to the said Jurat and Certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court and County this twenty third day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty seven
M. P. Blame Clerk By R. T. Green Dept. Clerk

Fredonia, N.Y. Nov r . 23. 1847
Sir -
I enclose an affidavit in the case of Mrs. Phebe Bennett, made by an Associate of her Children, agreeably to the instructions contained in your letter to me -
Yours very respectfully
Jacob Houghton,
To the Com te of Pensions, Washington City.

State of New York. Saratoga County. } } Clerks office }
I James M c Horton Clerk of said County do hereby Certify that Richard Hewitt is a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga that his term of Office commenced on the first day of January 1847 and will expire on the 31 st day of December 1850.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the Seal of said County this 27 th day of September 1847
James M c Horton Clerk
I cannot certify that Bushnell is town clerk his oath of office is filed in the town Clerks office of the town of Granville you must get the certificate from the town clerk who administers the oath to him

State of New York } Saratoga County ss. } John Weed and Sarah Weed, his Wife of the town of Greenfield in said County, being duly sworn, depose and say, that they were well acquainted with Andrew Bennett and Phebe Bennett his Wife at Greenfield aforesaid in the years 1792 and 1793, and knew their Children that the said John & Sarah Andrew & Phebe then lived together as husband & Wife and sustained good character - and these deponents are informed and believe that the said Andrew & Phebe were married at Greenfield aforesaid in the year 1783 - and from search that has been made they firmly believe that there is no person now living (except said Phebe) who was present at the marriage - and further that the said Andrew and Phebe were considered by their neighbors as having been lawfully married -
Sworn to & subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace of Saratoga County, N. Y. September 20 th 1847
Richard Hewitt Justice
John Weed Sarah Weed
I, the above named Justice of the Peace do hereby Certify that that the above named John Weed & Sarah his Wife are entitled to to full credit for truth - Sept. 20 th 1847 -
Richard Hewitt Justice
I, the Subscriber, Town Clerk of the town of Greenfield in the County of Saratoga, N. Y. do, on my Oath, Certify that I have this day examined the Records & papers, remaining in the Town Clerk's Office of said town, for the years 1782, 1783 and 1784, and cannot find any Record of the marriage of Andrew Bennett & Phebe his Wife, which is said to have been solemnized in this town in Sept. 1783; and further that it has not been customary to make such entries in this Office - Dated Sept. 1847 -
Wm H Bushnell
Subscribed & sworn to before me, the above named Justice of the Peace, Sept. 20 th 1847
Richard Hewitt Justice of the Peace

Our paraphat Court In matter of Pindar Of Andrew-Bennet
Certificate

State of New York } County of Erie }
I Peter M. Vosburgh Surrogate of said County, do hereby certify, that at a Surrogate's Court held in and for said County, before me the said Surrogate at the City of Buffalo in said County on the 1 st day of June 1848, it was proved by the addition of testimony satisfactory to the said Court, that Andrew Bennet late of the Town of Eden in said County, died on the 18 th day of May 1835, in said Town of Eden; that he was a Revolutionary Soldier, and that he left a widow here surviving named Phoebe Bennet who is still living and resides in the Town of Harrow in the County of Chautauqua New York.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 1 st day of June 1848.
P. M. Vosburgh Surrogate,
The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office. P. M. Vosburgh Surrogate

State of New York - Chautauqua County ss. }
Joseph Denison of the town of Hanover in said County, being duly sworn, deposes and says, in addition to an Affidavit, made by him in November last, and to correct an Error therein in relation to his age - that he was born on the 25 th day of Sept r . 1788, as he has been informed by his Parents and believes true - & that he was 59 years of age on the 25 th day of September last - And he says as in his his former Affidavit, that he was acquainted with Andrew Bennett & Phebe Bennett his Wife, and with their Children, at Greenfield, Saratoga County, N.Y. - that of the Children, he recollects two in particular, William and Amos - William he thinks is his Senior at least three years, born he believes about 1785 - This deponent had many play spells with William, when he (William) was young & resided with his parents - and this deponent knows him now, and believes that he must be not less than 62 years of age - This deponent remembers Amos more particularly (who is probably 7 or 8 years his Junior) in consequence of a trick which Amos played off upon a man, who was ploughing when Amos was quite young - There were other Children belonging to the family of Andrew & Phebe the Bennett - but he does not recollect their names or ages, having been a resident of the town of Hanover for the last 31 years, & remote from the Children, except David Amos, and perhaps he may say William, who resides in Cattaraugus County, N.Y.
About 19 years ago, David Amos carried on this deponent's farm, which was their second acquaintance - and David Amos lives now in the neighborhood, & his mother (Mrs Phebe Bennett) lives with him -
That the said Andrew & Phebe were lawfully married before the year 1786, this deponent has no doubt - for there never was a word said to the contrary to his knowledge - The word "Amos" interlined over "David", erased - and "David", once more erased -
Subscribed & sworn to before me a Justice of the Peace of Chautauqua County, N.Y. January 18 1848 - }
Joseph Denison
Preserved J. Corbin Justice Peace
I the above named Justice of the Peace, do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Joseph Denison and that he is a man respectable in society and entitled to full credit for truth. Dated this 14 th day of January 1848 - Preserved J. Corbin J. Peace

Dec. 30/47
Andrew Bennett, ad.
Acad. Proof

State of New York } Erie County, ss. - }
Elisha Kellogg of the town of Eden in said County, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he was acquainted with Andrew Bennett, in his life time, and after his decease, this deponent assisted in laying him out, and attended his funeral, and saw his remains deposited in the Earth at Eden aforesaid. - The said Andrew Bennett died at the residence of his son, William Bennett, at Eden aforesaid, and according to this deponent's best recollection and belief, about the 10 th of May 1835 -
Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace of Erie County, } N. Y. December 21 st 1847
Nelson Welch Justice of the Peace in said County
Elisha Kellogg
I the above named Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the above named is Elisha Kellogg is entitled to full credit for truth - Decem r 21 st 1847 -
Nelson Welch Justice
STATE OF NEW YORK, } Erie County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, MOSES BRISTOL, Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas , thereof, do hereby certify, that Nelson Welch Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate and thereon written, was at the time of subscribing the same a Justice of the Peace duly qualified sworn and acting as such, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said N Welch and verily believe the signature thereto to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, this 22 day of December 1847.
M c Bristol
CLERK.

State of New York Chautauqua County ss.
William Bennett of the town of Conewango, Cattaraugus County, N.Y. Aged 62 Years, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the Son of Andrew Bennett and Phebe Bennett his Wife, and that he was brought up in their family as one of their children, and was always called their Son - and he says that wherever they lived they always had the Reputation of having been lawfully married - of which he never had a doubt - He remembers that his father's dwelling house at Greenfield, Saratoga County, N.Y. was destroyed by fire between 40 and 50 years ago -
And this Deponent further says that he resided in the town of Eden, Erie County, N.Y. in the year 1835, and that his father, the said Andrew Bennett, died at his (this deponent's) dwelling house in Eden aforesaid, on the 10 day of May of that year (1835) aged about 83 years as he believes - William Bennett
Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace of Chautauqua County N.Y. October 14 1847
Amaziah Strong J.P.
State of New York Chautauqua County County Clerk's Office
ss: I Matthew T. Barnes County Clerk & also Clerk of the courts in & for said County, do hereby certify that Amaziah Strong Esq., whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the above deposition, was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly elected & sworn, & further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice & verily believe that his signature to said Jurat is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said County this 18 th day of October 1847. By R. O. Green Dist. Clerk

H
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
(Free)
Washington City.

July 8. '48. Phebe Bennett Ad e . evidence N. York
Jacob Houghton Fredonia N. York.

Fredonia, N.Y. June 2. 1848.
Sir -
In the case of Mrs Phebe Bennett, widow of Andrew Bennett, a private, &c. and in conformity with the rules of your Office, as contained in your letter of May 15. 1848, to the Hon. W. K. Hall, M. C. of N. Y. I send you the Surrogate's Certificate containing the proofs which you require. - I will thank you for the Certificate to enable Mrs Bennett to draw her Pension as soon as may be convenient -
Very respectfully
Your O bt . Serv t
Jacob Houghton, atty - for Phebe Bennett
J. S. Edwards, Esq. Com r of Pensions, Washington City.

To J. S. Edwards Esq.

Fredonia, N.Y. Oct. 5. 1847.
Sir
These papers were rec d from Mr. John S. Wood, son of Mr. John Wood of Greenfield, Saratoga Co. N.Y. after the Declaration of Mrs. Phoebe Bennett was sent to the County Clerk of Chautauque Co. for his Certificate - and I send the letter of Mr. John S. Wood -
On writing to Mr. Wood, I gave particular instructions to have the Certificate annexed to the papers according to your directions, instead of which the papers have come separate - I have however concluded to forward them to you, hoping you will receive them as correct, as Mr. Bennett's residence is, I believe 400 Miles from Greenfield, the residence of Mr. Wood - And as to proof of the marriage, which was 64 years ago, we send the best that can be obtained - We can find no person living who was present at the marriage - and the Bible Record was was destroyed by fire between 40 and 50 years ago - and it was not customary for town Clerks to keep such Records -
That these persons should live together, as husband and wife more than 50 years, sustaining a good reputation, & bringing up a family of Children, and always considered as having been lawfully married, and always treated as such, is convincing proof, I should think, of the legality of the marriage
Your Ob st Serv t
Jacob Houghton.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City.

Fredonia, N.Y. Novem r . 9. 1847
Sir,
I have rec d your letter of the 1 st inst. and fearing that you had not received the Affidavit of William Bennett when you wrote, I herewith send a Copy thereof. — This Affidavit shows that Andrew Bennett, father of deponent, died at Eden, Erie County, N.Y. May 10. 1835 at deponent's dwelling house — and the the Widow of Andrew Bennett testifies, that he died at Eden in May, 1835 — not recollecting the day of the month — Here are then two persons (the widow and son of Andrew Bennett,) who testify to the time of his (said Andrew's) death —
As to proof of the Marriage , your letter states: "The witnesses John and Sarah Weed, who testify upon this point, do not furnish the data by which they are enabled to state that applicant was living with Andrew Bennett as his Wife in 1792, or 1793."
Weed and Wife testify that they were acquainted with Bennett & Wife in 1792 and 1793, and knew their children, and that they then lived together as husband and Wife and sustained good characters — and from information believed they were married in 1783 —
William Bennett testifies that he is 62 years of age; he was therefore born in 1785 — brought in their family — called their Son, &c.
The Widow , now in her 93 d year, testifies that she was married in Sept r . 1783 — and recollects the persons who were present 64 years ago — is not certain as to the name of the Justice, but thinks it was Reed —
She also testifies that the Record of her marriage was burnt as will appear by her Declaration — and David Bennett , another son, does in substance corroborate the testimony of his Brother William —
I would therefore respectfully ask whether this proof will not be considered as satisfactory? —
Your Ob t Serv t ,
Jacob Houghton.
To the Com te of Pensions, Washington City.

May 12/50
Re: Mrs. Phoebe Bannister
pension
Hermitage
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City.
Hon. Mr. Hall } of M. B. }
Hunt, K. Hall

Fredonia, N.Y. May 5 th 1848—
Sir—
Your letter to the Hon. N. K. Hall of the 17. ult. in the case of Mrs. Phebe Bennett, widow of Andrew Bennett, after mentioning a further examination in her case, states, that "that testimony is deemed satisfactory to establish the marriage of these parties before 1794." — This establishes proof of the marriage. — It is then set forth in the letter, that, "before a Certificate can issue to Mrs. Bennett for Arrears due her husband, the regulations which require that the Certificate of some Court of Record in the County in which her husband died, showing the particular date  day of his death, and that she is his widow, must be complied with.
Mrs. Phebe Bennett testifies that her husband died at Eden, N.Y. in the month of May, 1835 — Williams Bennett, her son, testifies that he died at his (William's) house dwelling in Eden, on the 10 th May 1835 — and Elisha Newell, who knew him and attended his funeral, testifies, that according to his best recollections and belief, he died about the 10 th May, 1835. — I submit that this testimony of Mrs. Bennett, her son William & Elisha Newell is satisfactory proof of the death and day of the death of Andrew Bennett. — If I am correct that the marriage & death of Bennett are satisfactorily proved, I would (in consequence of the extreme poverty of Mrs. Bennett,) respectfully ask that a Pension Certificate may be issued to her, commencing on the day of the death of her husband — leaving us to such further proof as may be required to establish her right to the Arrears due to her husband: — And to establish for instructions to obtain the arrears, I would ask the following questions: — 1. Must Mrs. Bennett make a new Declaration? — 2. In cases where the Witnesses are unable to attend Court, can their testimony be taken by a Judge residing in the County where the Soldier died? — 3. Will the same proof now on file in your Office, taken in a Court or before a Judge as above mentioned, be sufficient

to enable Mrs Bennett to receive the arrears due to her husband?
I ask these questions with the view to make as little expense as possible to the applicant - and as I have no knowledge of the particular services of Andrew Bennett, I wish to be informed of so much of those services as will enable Mrs Bennett to conform to your regulations in drawing her Pension money, if all the proof is satisfactory -
I am very respectfully
Your Ob t Serv t
Jacob Houghton.
J. L. Edwards, Esq r
Com r of Pensions
Washington City.

Fredonia, N.Y. Jan'y 17. 1848.
Sir - I send the 2 d aff t of Elder Joseph Dinison - I have not obtained the Clerk's Certificate - for I suppose you will conform to the rules required by the Agent for paying Pensions, that is, by a comparison of the hand writing - "Preserved J. Corbin" - But if the Clerk's Certificate is necessary, please to return it to me, and it shall be returned to you - And if more proof is wanted, regarding the death or Marriage of Andrew Bennett , please to give me the particular instructions -
Your O bt . Serv t
Jacob Haughton
J. S. Edwards, Esquire -

House of Representatives Washington April 10. 1878
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose herein a very Elaborate Brief from Judge Houghton in a pension case which he desires to have reviewed. From it I infer that some of the evidence must have been overlooked in the former examination. Before the claim should again be rejected it is desired by the judge that I should see you personally, and I went yesterday morning to the door of your office to see you but learning that several other members were waiting to see you & believing that no personal interview was necessary in the case I have concluded to enclose the Brief and to see you hereafter if it shall become necessary.
Permit me also to inquire whether the case of the widow of Mr Montgomery Papers in which were forwarded to you by me on the 11 th Dec last has been decided? I have letters of inquiry on that subject.
I am my dear Sir Your obedient C. K. Hall
J. L. Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions

Fredonia, N.Y. Jan. 13. 1848.
Sir,
I enclose an Affidavit in the case of Mrs. Pheba Bennett - which, with the Afft of Elisha Newell lately sent you, I hope will be satisfactory proof of the death of Bennett, and of the marriage -
Your Ob t . Serv t
Jacob Houghton.
J. L. Edwards, Esq., Washington City.

March 2 48
(Free) Phebe Blunt
his daughter to the Pocha Pension
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
✓

Fredonia, N.Y. Feb'y 26. 1848
Sir -
I have been informed that a law has been passed to continue the Pensions of Widows (when present Pensions expire on the 4. March next) during life - but I have not seen the Act. - I will thank you to inform me whether such law has been passed. - I should also like to hear respecting the case of Mrs Phebe Bennett as soon as may be convenient -
Yours very respectfully
Jacob Houghton.
To the Comr. of Pensions,
Washington City,

Fredonia, N.Y. Dec r 26. 1847-
Sir - I enclose the Affidavit of Elisha Newell as further proof of the death of Andrew Bennett - In this new Country, there are no Undertakers, except in Cities & Villages - The Neighbors assist at funerals - I trust this Affidavit will be sufficient proof of the death of Bennett - I shall send an additional afft. in relation to the Marriage in a few days -
Yours respectfully
Jacob Houghton.
J. S. Edwards, Esq r Washington City.
Your last letter to me was directed to New Jersey instead of New York -

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Jacob Houghton Esq Fredonia NY
Grafton ss Oct 28
John S. Wood's letter Sept 28. 1827 -

P.S. - Your letter was rec d on the eve of my departure for Buffalo - I gave it immediate attention - I had to send my father to the town clk's office & then sent two miles for a justice to take the acknowledgment and also to take do. of town clk. for which I paid one dollar twenty five cents - I had twenty five cents to pay Co. clerk - five cents of which has gone for postage to him I thought as I was coming to this place without much delay I would fetch the affidavit and save you half the postage as I am now within the 300 mi. -
I wrote to the County clk request- time to forward to you fr. Mail the necessary official certificates and I would pay him on my return - I expect to be at B.A. Austin's dist. Atty. in Buffalo through the last half of the month of November Should your interception for Mrs. Bennett's pension be successful you may if you please send another dollar - if not send no more - I will make my services & what not I have to pay the County clk a gratuity, if you fail - J.S. Wied
P.S. There is no time to write but I did see the town clerk as often as possible - but I had but one day I could see the clerk as a justice of the peace - one of full capacity to my knowledge for some time past.

June 10 th 1887 All to care of Phoebe Bennett
Mr. J. L. Edwards Dunbar, W. Va. P.O. King's Mt.
Misses Mills M. G. Thomas

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April 10th 1848 Jacob Houghton Recd to Mrs Phoebe Burnett
Washington City
(Free)
To the Commissioners of Pensions,
FREE

Fredonia, N.Y. April 3, 1848-
Sir -
I have prepared a Brief in the case of Mrs. Phebe Bennett, which will be sent to Mr. N. K. Hall, M.C. of New York - and I shall request him to deliver it to you personally, & to obtain your decision thereon - It appears to me that you will be satisfied with the proof -
Your O bt . Serv t
Jacob Houghton.
J. S. Edwards, Esquire, Washington City.

To J. L. Edwards, Esq.
London Nov 21 1857

Phebe Bennett, Widow
of Andrew Bennett a private in the War of the Revolution
Fredonia, N.Y. Oct. 5. 1847
Sir -
I send the Declaration and papers in this case, on which we expect now to obtain a pension, 12 months' service of Bennett being proved - I also send an Extract from your letter of the 26. June 1847, to Nathaniel Hopper, Esq. of Hanover, N.Y. which is as follows: - "Record or documentary evidence in all cases is required when it can be obtained; but if it is shown to the satisfaction of this Department that no such proof can be procured, the testimony of respectable and intelligent individuals who know them as husband and Wife, prior to January 1794, is admissible."
Andrew Bennett the a private above named } Bennett proved 12 months' service, and died in May 1835, before he not having rec d . a pension - His heirs wish to obtain the pension money, which was of right his due at the time of his death - and for that purpose, I desire you to send me the necessary forms and instructions - I refer to the letter of the Com t . of Pensions to the Secretary of the Treasury, dated April 5. 1839 - (See "Pension laws now in force", P. 157) Or if the widow is entitled to his the pension money of her late husband I wish for instructions accordingly -
Your Ob t serv t
Jacob Houghton.
To the Com t . of Pensions
Washington City.

Paid 10
March 16/47
Received
Phil. Bennett.
Mr. J. L. Edwards Common School Dept. of War Washington
Harper's Ferry Md.

Hanover Chautauqua Co. N.Y.
March 21 st 1887
To the Honorable A. D. Edwards and gentlemen of the Pension Office and War Department
Sir in behalf of the widow Phoebe Gannett the wife of Andrew Bennett refer to in your Report to Thomas Beall Esq of Canandaigua Sept 20. 1854 the copy of which I have. The old man died without obtaining his certificate for his pension. His widow is yet living and in poor circumstances indirectly dependent on her son for support and he is poor. The old lady is ninety two years old. She says she was married to Andrew Bennett in the time of the war. She thinks in 1878. Now Sir the object is to ascertain if possible to know if there is evidence on the records and in the certificate of Mr. Gannett sufficient to prove nine months service or any term sufficient to obtain a pension if the evidence is not sufficient. The old lady does not know of any living witnesses. She has mostly lost her memory. If living evidence must be had you would do a great favor to give the names and place of location of the Pensioners now living in Folskham Regiment in 1877 and where that Regiment was raised. Your helpful evidence may still be found if we knew where to look for it. Please state where Mr. Gannett the author of the certificate resided and if he is yet alive an answer to this is most earnestly requested. Direct to Hanover Chautauqua Co. N.Y. I am Sir Yours very ably & respectfully Nathaniel Hooper A. D. Edwards

Rhode Island District
Clerks office of the District Court of the United States Providence Sept 4. 1884
I certify there is a Roll of a Regiment raised by the State of Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War first commanded by Col: Joseph Stanton in 1777 & subsequently by Col. John Topham in the years 1778 & 1779 on which Roll is borne the name of Andrew Bennett as a private. It does not appear when he entered or how long he served. Said Roll appears to have been made up in 1785 by a Committee to ascertain the amount of deficiency of wages due each one who belonged to said Regiment. & the sum of $ 31. 1. 4 was found due to said Andrew. I further certify said Roll was lodged in this office by Charles Lippitt Esq. of Providence & duly proved by him & has been received as evidence by said Court. In testimony whereof I have here set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court on the day & year first above written
Benja Cowell CLK

Letter

Canandaigua 11 th September 1834
J. L. Edmards Esq. Commr of Pensions
Sir
On the 8 th October 1833 you returned to me the papers of Andrew Bennett, requiring some proof of his service, and which he has been unable to procure until this time - Mr. Bennett is poor, and was not able to go to Rhode Islands in pursuit of testimony -
He has now procured the certificate of Benjamin Cowell of Providence, which is sent to you enclosed, and he prays that his case may receive your favorable considerations, and he be placed on the Pension Roll for such period as you judge to be proper -
Respectfully -
Morris Pratt
Return enclosed his original declaration

No 19878
Andrew Beman deed NY
act 7 June 1832
Adms 12mo fine $40 00 Spn
From 4 March 1831 to 10 day of May 1835 the day of his death surva- -ble to Phebe Beman his widow -
Hon MR State House of Reps