Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,791, David Blackman, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Leon. Continental
Blackman, David
S.37,791
CONTENTS

Should this man apply for a new certificate - see his affidavit within -
Duplicate certificate issued 31 Jan'y 1827 and transfer made same day, certificate sent to B. or G. Tomlinson N. R.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th of Sept 1818 to Sylvanus Tomlinson N. R.
From (24406) ✓  New York.
to Connecticut, David Blackman, Comd private, S. B. Webb's reg't N.Y. Inf'y. In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th of Sept 1818 and sent to Sylvanus Tomlinson Manlius, N. Y.
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818, 4 mo. 2/30.  39.20    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th Mar 1819.  48.00     $87.20  
Mch 19  Continued
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
  Rev. as a Reg't. Pensioned  $39.20    Rev. as an Invalid pensioned to 4th Sept. 1818  26.13    Bal. to 4th Sept. 1818 -  $13.07    6 mo. ending 4th Mar 1819  48.00     $126.40    Wampum, Onondaga Co.

David Blackman
Col. Webb's Rgt
Connecticut line,
Compare this case.
Apr 29 th 1818
E.B.
✓
New York 20th
March 1818, N.Y.
Ex. d of f. d to be correct.

Know all men by these presents that I David Blackman an invalid pensioner of the United States, being placed on the pension list of the agency of pensions at Hartford in Connecticut at the rate of sixty four dollars per annum - In continuation of the provisions contained in the 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 Approved March 3 d 1878" do here by relinquish to the United States all my right and claim to the said pension of sixty four dollars per annum as aforesaid.
Witness my hand and seal at Marlins this 8 th day of April 1878
Sylvanus Townshend } David ni Blackman Mark

State of New York Onondaga County ss
I Sylvanus Dousley one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County do certify to the Honorable Secretary of War that on this eighth day of April 1818 personally came before me David Blackman a resident of Pompey in said County and being duly sworn declared on oath that he enlisted into the service of the United States in the fore part of May 1777 in the Company of Captain Whiting in Colonel Samuel B Webb's Regiment of Connecticut Troops for the term of three years and served out said term and was discharged at Morristown the first of May 1780. That he enlisted in the spring of the year 1782 into the Volunteer Company of Captain Lator Fitch for one year and served out the term of that enlistment and was discharged at Stamford in Connecticut. That he sent his discharge to Hartford by one Bennett who lost or destroyed them. He further states that he now receives a pension from the United States on account of a wound received in his last years service of sixty four dollars to which he is ready to submit he is ready to relinquish his claim. He further declares that he is poor and so reduced in his circumstances as to need the assistance of his country for support.
From which it appears to my satisfaction that said David Blackman did serve the United States in the Revolutionary War for the term of four years against the common enemy and that he is by reason of his reduced circumstances in need of assistance from his country for support. The release of said Blackman to his present pension being herewith transmitted.
Sylvanus Dousley

Onondaga County Clerks Office
I certify that Sylvanus Fowler Esquire is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County & that the within is his signature Witness the seal of the said Clerks office this Ninth day of April 1818
Cutter Leonard Dep. Clk
David Blackman

David Blackman
2406
May 189
20

State of New-York, } ss : Onondaga County }
On the first day of September 1820, personally appeared in open court in the court of common pleas in and for the county of Onondaga, being a court of record proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of their proceedings, David Blackman aged Sixty two years, resident in Pompey in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:—  for three years he enlisted in May 1777 in Captain Whitings company in Colonel Samuel Webb's Regiment of Connecticut troops and served in said corps during the whole of said term of three years and was regularly discharged that he made application for a pension under the act of 18th March 1818, on the 4th April 1818 was received a pension certificate No 2,1106 dated 17th September 1818— and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; 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 so 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 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
  2 hogs value 10.00   5 iron kettles 8.00   1 Spider 75   1 pot 1.00   5 chairs 62   1 Table 3.00   4 knives & forks 37   4 Spoons 12   1 Tea pot 1.25   1 Set Tea cups 12   1 Set plates & platters 2.00   2 pails 50   1 barrel 25   2 tubs 50   Corn & potatoes on hand 5.00   4 Milk pails 50   50 H flock 3.00   $36.97 
That I justly owe Isaac & John L. Lammaller about twenty six dollars that my family constantly residing with me consists of three persons, myself my daughter Nathalia then aged twenty three & Andrew Blackman her son aged two years, that he is able to labor but moderately at his occupation of a common laborer & is in that way unable to support himself his daughter the feeble is able to take care of the family but

9 30, 4 / To take care of the family but David X Blackman unable to provide for herself mark or her child, that his inability to labor is occasioned by age and wounds received in the revolutionary war for which he has a certificate allowing him a pension dated the ninth day of June 1797 signed by Andrew Roland & David Barr - David Blackman X mark
Sworn in Open Court This 1 day of September 1820 J. C. Wattles judge of Onon. Com. Pleas -
I, Truman Adams, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in
and for the county of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record 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 thirty six dollars and ninety seven cents.
debt due from David Blackman amount to sixty six dollars - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court; on this Seventh day of September 1820.
Truman Adams - Clerk of the court for the County of Onondaga.

David Blackman for new cert. & transfer.
Hon. G. Tomlinson, 18/2.
Recd. 30 Jan. 1827 Charles Greville Station Office

House of Representatives Jan 29 th 1827
Sir, Enclosed you will find the application of David Blackman for a new pension certificate and to be transferred to the pension roll of Connecticut.
Your early attention to the subject will much oblige,
Sir,
Your obedt. Servt. J. P. Kirtland

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
State of Connecticut County of Fairfield
ss. Bridgeport.
On this twenty sixth day of January 1827, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Fairfield personally appeared David Blackman who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Whiteing in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel B. Webb in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the 20 th day of December 1826, at or near the Town of Linton County of Chautauqua State of New York he lost his original Certificate in a manner to him unknown
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
his David X Blackman mark
Isaac Sherman Justice Peace
NOTES.—The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate and now wishes to obtain one."
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office, setting forth that the officer before whom the affidavit may be made is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be.
When a person acting as an Agent or Attorney for a Pensioner, loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person is also required, which must be authenticated as above.

State of Connecticut } ss Bridgeport County of Fairfield } ss
On the 26 th day January 1827 before me the subscriber Justice of the peace for the County of Fairfield personally appeared Nathan C Blackman who on his oath declared that he is personally acquainted with David Blackman & well knows him to be the same person described in the foregoing affidavit Nathan C Blackman
Isaac Sherman Justice Peace
I hereby certify that Nathan C Blackman the above deponent is a person of Veracity
Isaac Sherman Justice Peace

United States of America State of Connecticut
Be it known that I, I am Sterling a Notary Public Do hereby Certify that the affidavit of Nathan E. Black- man whose signature appears is entitled to full faith and Credit
Also that Isaac Sherman whose signature is genuine is a justice of the Peace and his acts in his official capacity are entitled to full faith and Credit
Done in Bridgeport County of Fairfield on the twenty sixth day of January in the Year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven
Dan: Sterling, Notary Public

From Hon: J. Rivine,  Cazenovia, N.Y.
Ans? 24 Sept. 1825
Free
War Department Pension Office Washington City D.C.
Ans? Sept. 24 1825
Can't be read

State of New York
Madison County } ss. David Blackman
being known saith that he is a Pensioner for Revolutionary Services in the army of the United States, and has drawn said Pension until the Fourth day of March last; that Jonathan D. Ledyard has got his certificate for said Pension in his possession and refuses to deliver the same to him and unjustly withhold it from him this deponent whereby he is unable to obtain his pension which is now due to him from the United States at the New York Agency. And further Saith not
Known this 19 th day of September 1825 before
David his Blackman mark
me Justin Dwinell first Judge Madison County
Sir Be pleased to send a new certificate for me to Justin Dwinell. Cognoscenti Madison Co. NY Hon. Secy of War. David his Blackman mark

Cazenovia Sept 19 th 1825
Sir
Will you have the goodness to forward to me for Mr Blackman a New Certificate for his pension. I have not been at the trouble of to obtain the Seal of the County to the Inat of the affidavit, presuming that it would not be required in such a case.
Respectfully Yours &
Hon. Sec. of War - J. Durnell

Nov. 2 nd 1906 aw

Blackman, David
His name appears on a list of applicants for invalid pension returned by the District Court for the District of Connecticut, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on Feb'y 21, 1795 and printed in the American State Papers class 9, page 154.
Rank; Private
Regt; Jabez Fitch's company of independent volunteers.
Disability; Wounded by a lance, or spear, while attempting to board an eight gun sloop.
When and where disabled; October, 1782, Long Island Sound.
Residence; Huntington
To what pension entitled; Two-thirds
Remarks; No muster-rolls in the office, of this independent company.
Evidence complete, excepting when or how he left the service.

aw Aug. 6, 1906 H. J. H.

Blackman, David
His name appears on a list of claimants to be placed on the pension list returned by the Circuit Court for the District of Connecticut, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on April 25, 1794, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 113.
Rank: Private
Company: Captain Fitch's
Disability: Wounded in boarding a sloop of war, so that his entrails came out at the wounds.
When disabled: September 10, 1781.
Residence: Huntington.
Monthly allowance: $1.67
Arrearages: $100.00
Remarks: Enlisted May 11, 1777; discharged April 30, 1780.

aw July 11, 1906, D. M. H.

Blackman, David
His name appears on a list of applicants for invalid pension returned by the Circuit Court for the district of Connecticut, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on Dec. 14, 1792, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 64,
Rank: Private
Regt.: General the seacoast
Disability: Badly wounded in boarding a British sloop of war, and so cut to pieces, that the entrails came out of his wounds, September 10, 1781.
Date of certificate: Oct. 4, 1792
Monthly allowance: $ 1. 66 2 / 3
Arrears due: $100.00

INVALID.
File No. 87,791
David Blackman Ed Herres
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 38
[Arrangement of 1870.]

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Connecticut County of Fairfield ss. Bridgeport
On this 26 th day of January 1827, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Fairfield personally appeared David Blackman who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Whiting in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel B Webb in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Connecticut where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the State of Connecticut, is that the State of Connecticut is his native State & that he prefers living in his native State Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
David Blackman his mark
Isaac Sherman Justice Peace
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be proved by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The Pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

State of Connecticut } County of Fairfield } J. P. Briggport.
On the 26 th day of January 1827 before me the subscriber Justice of the peace for the County of Fairfield, personally appeared Nathan C. Blackman, who on his oath declared that he is personally acquainted with David Blackman & will know him to be the same person described in the foregoing affidavit. Nathan C. Blackman
Isaac Sherman Justice Peace
I hereby certify that Nathan C. Blackman the above deponent is a person of veracity.
Isaac Sherman Justice Peace

United States of America
State of Connecticut
Be it known that I Dan d Sterling a notary Public Do hereby certify that the affidavit of Nathan C. Blackman whose signature appears is entitled to full faith & Credit also that Isaac Sherman whose signature is genuine is a justice of the peace and his acts in his official capacity are entitled to full faith and credit Done in Bridgeport, County of Fairfield on the twenty sixth day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven
Dan d Sterling Notary Public