Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17590, Absalom Carey, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Carey, Absalom Temperance
W. 17590
CONTENTS
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4800 New York
Absalom Carey
of Orange in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Laming of the Regt commanded by Col. Mottin in the New York line for 2 Years — — — — —
There are no no s between 4767 & 4788 — — — — —
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 80 Dollars — — — — — per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Jan'y 1833 — — — — — and under H. S. J. Wilkin H. of H.
Arrears to 14th of Sept. 1832 $120 Semi-ann. allowance ending 14 th Mch '33 40 $160
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. B. Stiles Clerk, Book D. Vol. D. Page 158

Absalom Carey
State of New York Orange County ss 3.
On this Third day of September December in the year one thousand and eight hundred and thirty two personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Orange (being a Court of Record) now sit- ting Absalom Carey a resident of Orange County and the State of New York aged 69 years - who being first duly sworn Accor- ding to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the ben- efit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 -
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named of- ficers and served as herein stated -
That in the Spring 1819 as Deponent thinks he entered in the Army of the United States as a Wagoner and fatigue man for the term of five months taking the place of one Ben- jamin Parker who had entered said Parker wished to leave the service and the Depo- nent was accepted in his stead - this was at Newburgh in Orange County - Deponent lived in the town of Wallkill County of Orange - There were about twenty men at New- burgh as a guard - Colonel Mitchell was there in command of the whole post - Depo- nent entered under Captain William Cumming Captain Peter Hecker was there - Lieutenant Sampson was there - There were a number
Sub

of Carpenters And Blacksmiths there engaged in the public service - there were about two hundred as near as Deponent can recollect Deponent staid principally with Colonel Mitch- -el was sent on express on some occasions by him over the river about twenty miles to a place then called Frederickburgh - he also drew wood for the use of the Post  Fort there and for Colonel Mitchell - Deponent continued there under that engagement to the end of the said five months - Deponent when he first enter- -ed the service of the United States was about -fifteen years of age - his father was then in the service as a Carpenter - Deponent re- -collects that Docks and Canals were made there for the use of the Army -
5 mos
Immediately on the termination of the said enlistment and in November 1879 he again enlisted in the service of the United States at the same place as a waggoner or teamster for the term of one year That he remained in the service at New- burgh aforesaid for the said term of one year under Captain William Cummings Col Mitchel was there also in command of the Fort Captain Peter Miles was then in command of some of the Artillery - Deponent continued in the said service at Newburgh for the said term of one year - That at the end of the said term of one year he again enlisted in the same service at the same place for the term of one year - The same Officers continued there Deponent remained in the said service at Newburgh during the term aforesaid at the end of the year he was discharged and
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and went home to Wallkill -
And Deponent further saith that his father who was in the Service at the same place as an Artificer and got Deponent in the same Service and received Deponent's pay as he understood except for the term mentioned in a certificate hereto annexed signed by Captain Cumming and which Deponent transmits as evidence in favor of his Service - The said certificate was given to Deponent's father Elihu Carey and after the war was over it was given by him to Deponent -
Deponent further says that he recollects to have received some clothing during the time he was in the Service - cannot state the quantity
Deponent has no other documentary evidence than the discharge above stated and hereto annexed
That he was born in the Town of Wallkill in the County of Orange on the 9 th day of April 1766 -
That he has no record of his age
That he lived in the town of Wallkill when called into the Service - that he has lived 15 or 20 years in the town of Wallkill since the war and rest of the time in the town of Middletown where he now resides -
He was a volunteer
That he is known to John Wallock for Elihu Carey (a brother) and David Moore inhabitants of the said town of Middletown and who reside in his neighborhood to whom he can refer to testify as to his character for truth truth and veracity and their belief of his service in the revolution

He has by relinquished any 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 -
There is only one person man known to this de- clarent, who can testify with any partic- ularity as to any part of his service aforesaid and he resides about one hundred miles from this deponent & it will be extremely difficult & attended with considerable expense to procure his evidence. His name is Henry Sampson & as deponent under- stands now draws a pension -
Subscribed & sworn to before me this third day of December 1832 Absalom X Carey Asa Dunning Clerk Mark

Salmon Gares of New York
admitted
Hon S. J. Wilkins

BRIEF in the case of Absalom Carey of Orange  County in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Spring In 1779 5 Wagoner Fayette Mtn Gen. Col Mitchell, Capt - Cumming   Nov " 1 Capt Cumming - Col Mit-   end of the above 1 chell Same officers  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Orange County New York  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Wilkins Examining Clerk.  July 18 1833

At a Court of Common Pleas held at Elmira in & for the County of Chemung in the State of New York on the thirteenth day of October 1843
Present
Hon James Dunn First Judge W H Wisner E Banks } Ass't Judges J S Crawford }
On the 13 th day of October 1843 personally appeared before the Court aforesaid Temperance Carey a resident of the Town of Chemung in the said county of Chemung aged Seventy three years who being first duly sworn, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 and the acts and resolutions supplementary & amendatory thereto:
That she is the widow of Absalom Carey who was a private in the army of the revolution; the details of his service she cannot state with precision, but refers to the proofs accompanying his application for a pension on file in the War Department, the said Absalom Carey having been placed on the Pension Roll of the New York agency in the County of Orange under the act of June 7. 1832 at the rate of Eighty Dollars per year - She further declares that the said Absalom Carey died at Chemung in the said County of Chemung on the 30 th of December 1841 -
She further declares that her maiden name was Temperance Cooley: that she was married to the said Absalom Carey on the twelfth day of August seventeen hundred eighty six, at Dolsontown in the town of Min- sink in Orange County NY by the Rev. Charles Seely a minister of the Congregational Church of the town of Wallkill in said county of Orange: the said Absalom Carey died as before stated on the thirtieth day of Decem- ber 1841: that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred

and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated - and that she still remains a widow having never inter- married since the death of the said Abrahom Carey. Sworn & Subscribed on the day & year above written } Temperance her Carey In open Court before } mark S. S. Rood Clerk
State of New York Chemung County ss } I Simeon Rood Clerk of the said County & of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applic- ation of Temperance Carey for a pension Witness my hand & the Seal of the said Court the 13 th of October 1843 S. L. Rood Clerk
State of New York Chemung County ss Abner Carey of Chemung in the said County of Chemung aged fifty six years and upwards being duly sworn says that he knows the above named Temperance Carey & that he knew her late husband Abrahom Carey who died on the 30 Decem r 1841: That he has known them both from his earliest infancy - That they lived together as husband & wife until the death of the said Abrahom as above stated: and that the said Temperance is still living and remains a widow having never married since the death of the said Abrahom Carey. That he saw her in full life this day - Sworn & Subscribed before me the 21 st day of November 1843 the } Abner Carey said Abner Carey being in my opinion a credible & disinterested witness - Simeon Rood Justice of The Peace

State of New York Chemung County } Clerk's office } No 3
I S L Road Clerk of said County do certify that Simson Reed Esq before whom the above affidavit was taken was when the above affidavit bears date a Justice of the peace of said County duly qualified and that his signature above subscribed is genuine - Witness my hand & Seal of office the 21 st November 1843 -
S. L. Road Clerk
[Faint, illegible handwriting at the bottom of the page]

2958 New York Albany Josephine Carey widow of Absalom
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a N.Y. Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum; to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Jan y 1849 and sent to
Miss H. S. Lenger Hof R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 40 Vol. 4.
1890
Oct 16 At the Poole history family record (68) for friend of Rev. Absalom Carey a son of pensioner Prior
Reported
Jan y 11/49

9929 Temperance basey
NY.
at 7. July 38
© Dec 50 1841
Rejected
STATE OF NEW YORK, ORANGE COUNTY,
SS. I, LEBBEUS L. VAIL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Orange, Do HEREBY CERTIFY, That William Le. Reese before whom the foregoing Officers of the Peace was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in, and for said county: and further,
that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice
and verify believe that the signature to the said Officers is genuine.
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the said County, the 30 th day of October 184 3
Lebbeus L. Vail Clerk

State of New York } Elihu Carey Orange County ss } Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace of said county Elihu Carey a resident of the Town of Minisink in said county aged Seventy five — years upwards, who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that the was well acquainted with Absalom Carey late of Chemung, Chemung County N.Y. deceased: that he was the elder brother of this deponent: The deponent was present at the marriage of the said Absalom Carey with Temperance Gooch at Dolsontown in the Town of Minisink in the said County of Orange on or about the 12 th day of August Seventeen hundred eighty six: (1786) The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev d Charles Seely a clergyman of the Congregational Church in that town of Wackee an adjoining town — That the said Absalom Carey died in the month of December in the year eighteen hundred forty one at Chemung aforesaid as the deponent has been informed and believes, leaving his widow, the said Temperance, surviving him, who yet resides here as he has also been informed & believes.
Sworn & Subscribed before me the 28 th day of October — 1843 the said Elihu Carey being in my opinion a credible & disinterested witness.
Elihu Carey
William M c Reeve Justice of the Peace —
State of New York Orange County ss. I. Lebbeus L. Hall, Clerk of the said County do certify that William M c Reeve — Esq. before whom the above affidavit was taken was when the same bears date a Justice of the peace of said County duly commissioned & sworn & that his signature above subscribed is genuine —

Witness my hand & Seal of the said County the 30 th day of October 1843 —
Lebbey S. Vail Clerk
(see certificate annexed)

9929 Temperance Barry
NY.
Oct 7. July 38
Dec 30 1841
Rejected
STATE OF NEW YORK, } SS. 1, LEBBEUS L. VAIL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County ORANGE COUNTY, } of Orange, Do HEREBY CERTIFY, That William W. Reeve before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in, and for said county : and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Affidavit is genuine.
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the said County, the 30 th day of October
184 3
Lebbeus L. Vail, Clerk

Copy of the family record of Abialom and Temperance (Cooley) Carey on file with their pension papers, the originals (two pieces of paper) having been returned to M. C. Poole of Ithaca for himself and in behalf of Rev d Abialom Carey, a son of pensioner aged 88 years Nathaniel Cooley born Feby 28. 1744
Sarah, his wife born Jany 11. 174... (last figure missing)
(Children in part - leaf of New Testament torn apart)
Temperance Cooley born Nov 27. 1769-
(Family record of Abialom Carey)
Abialom Carey, born April 9, 1765 { In his declaration for pension his birth year is stated 1766 vs 1765 thus 1766- Temperance (his wife) born Nov 27. 1769
we were married in 1786
Children
Abner Carey, born April 18. 1787
Nathaniel Carey born Nov 29. 1789
Stephen Carey born Jany 1. 1793
Benjamin Carey born Nov 11. 1795
Hether Carey born May 6. 1797
Samuel Carey born April 8 1800
Abialom Carey born June 6. 1802
David N. Carey born June 19. 1805
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the family record, the originals of which have been returned as above stated -
Chief of Old war & Navy Division

mmnt
January 29, 1926
Julia G. Pierce Paterson, Box 1374 New Jersey
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 17590 it appears that Absalom Carey , the son of Elihu Carey, was born April 9, 1765 or 1766 in Wallkill, Orange County, New York.
While a resident of said Wallkill he enlisted in the spring of 1778 and served five months as Wagoner in Captain William Cumming's Company, Colonel Mitchel's New York Regiment. He enlisted November 1, 1779 and served until August 4, 1780 as wagoner in Captain William Cumming's Company, Colonel Mitchel's New York Regiment, and enlisted in 1780 and served one year under said officers.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 3, 1832 while a resident of Minisink, Orange County, New York. He died December 30, 1841 in Chemung, Chemung County, New York.
Soldier married August 12, 1786 in Dolsontown, Minisink, Orange County, New York, Temperance born November 27, 1769,

the daughter of Nathaniel Cooley of Orange County, New York, born February 28, 1744, and his wife Sarah Cooley born January 11, 174-. Said Nathaniel was the son of Daniel Cooley.
Temperance Carey was allowed pension on her application executed October 13, 1843 while a resident of Chemung, New York. The children of Absalom and Temperance Carey:
Abner born April 18, 1787. Nathaniel " November 29, 1789. Stephen " January 1, 1793. Benjamin " November 11, 1795. Herther " May 6, 1797. Samuel " April 8, 1800. Absalom " June 6, 1802. David N. " June 19, 1805.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

4 to rey on K, City.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 175-90
Temperance Carey Widow of Absalom Carey Pri New-Mar.
Act: Feb 29 48
Index:—Vol. 24 , Page 119
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mr E Paul Eng ally at Law
1896 Milty Wis Jan. Henry D. Car 29. Henry 1916 Apr. 8 Hist. to Dr. C. M. Calgary 18 Hist. to Hotel L. 1921 Jan 18 Hist. to Hotel L. 1926 Jan 29 Hist. to Jules L. Pierce MNF

Lt. To Hon. A. Dana 26 Feby 44 Sep. 6 Same - 13. May '44.
Rejected.

9079
New York
Temperance Carey widow of Absalom Carey -
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 30 Dec r 1841 - of Chemung Coy in the State of N. Yk.
who was a private - in the commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the N. York - line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany - at the rate of 80 - Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the - 15 th day of March 1845 - and sent to Hon: W. S. Durbell, Bats, N. York
Total amount, $1400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.] joint resolution of Jan'y 23 d 1845
Recorded by W. S. Durbell Clerk, Book D - Vol. 1 - Page 157 -
No 17. certificate issued for 5 years pension - March 15 1845 -

6257 New York, N.Y.
Temperance Carey, widow of Absalom Carey, who was a Private in the N.Y. Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Feb. 1844 and sent to
J. Masewell Elmira N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 73.
Pet. 17 March 45
Rep.
Resolution } certif. issued Jan: 23. 1845 } 15 March, 1845.

Eliza D. ...
... ..
... ..
No. 27. 1843.
Temperance Bay.
July 7. 1838.
NY
... ..

Elmira Nov 19. 1843
Hon. J. Edwards Sir
I enclose the declaration of Mrs Temperance Carey for a pension under the act of July 7. 1838 & the re supplementary acts thereto
When acted upon be pleased to inform me of the decision - Yrs &c
J. H. Maxwell

9929
Temperance Carey
N o 6547 N.Y.
act 1843
Oct 7 38 Jan 3 43
add
2 years
priv
$80 pr an.
T. Maxwell Esq d
Elmira
NY

Ithaca, May . Sept. 3, 1890.
Gen. Green B. Ramm,
U.S. Commission Pensions
Sir: Will
you please send me a copy of the pension papers of Absalom Carey, my great-grandfather.
His pension was for services as a soldier in the Revolution.
He drew the pension for several years before his death in 1841 at Waverly, N.Y. and his widow Temperance Carey drew a "pension" for 8 years thereafter and until her death about 1849 at Waverly, N.Y.
The application was made

while residing at Galena, Delaware Co., Ohio but was granted after he had removed to Waverly Ky.
My application is made in behalf of myself and Absalom Carey's (above named) only surviving son Rev. Absalom Carey now aged 88 . as the oldest living representative of the band If he is entitled to his father's original discharge and other original docu- ments will you please send them to me as his attorney.
We desire particularly to know which company and Regiment he belonged to and his services.
Respectfully
M. E. Pool
atty at Law.
M. E. Pool Sept 3 1890 Absalom Carey V widow's pension

I certify that Absalom Carey has served as fatiguer man and waggoneer from the first Day of Novr. one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Nine to the forth of Aug t 1880 for which he has Rec d in Pay except the value of Clothes and sum miscots which I cannot find at Charged at Present The above was in Public Service at B.
W. M. [Signature]
CAREY, ABSOLOM
170-

In the matter of Absalom Carey an applicant for a pension under the act of congress passed June 7. 1832
State of New York Orange County ss.
! Elisha Carey of the Town of Middletown County & State aforesaid being duly sworn  affirmed doth say  declare and say that he is a brother of the said Absalom Carey. That he was then  at the time sixty four years of age on the 28th of this month - Deponent recollects of being at Newburgh in the year 1780 or 1781 he is not positive which deponent's father was there in a corps of Artificers and as deponent thinks under Capt. Peter Mills - That the said Absalom Carey was there in the service and as de- ponent understood under Capt. Cummings - Deponent understood when he went to Newburgh, that the said Absalom had served in the army some months as a substitute for one Benjamin Parker deponent thinks he was informed that said Absalom so served for five or six months - Deponent staid at New- burgh three months - said Absalom was in the service during that time and deponent left him in the service - Deponent was at Newburgh several times afterwards on short visits and said Ab- salom still continued there in the service - There were a number of Artificers at Newburgh - Car- penters & Blacksmiths - deponent saw candles made and soaps understood it was for the army. The Blacksmiths were under Capt. Reeder, thinks

his name was Jacob. The carpenters were un- der caps: Miller - Deponent under stood the whole to be under the command of Col. Mitchell. Deponent saw the said Absalom frequently at Col. Mitchell's house
and further Deponent saith not
affirmed before me                      Elisha Caney this 31 st August 1832.
John Hallack Jr A Judge of Orange Com. Pts

State of New York
Orange county ss.
In the matter of the application of Absalom Cary an applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
David Moore of the town of Minisink in said county being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is well acquainted with the said Absalom and has been for the last twenty five years upwards and has lived within one mile of him about twenty years and deponent for the faith that the said Absalom has always been reputed to be a man of integrity & truth and as such he is esteemed by this deponent - deponent further saith that it is understood & believed in the neighbourhood where said Absalom resides that he was in the service of the U.S. in  during the revolutionary war and deponent has never heard any doubt expressed on that subject - deponent supposes said Absalom to be sixty seven years of age & believes from what he has heard that said Absalom was in the service of the U.S. in the revolutionary war. David Moore

Sworn before me this 31 st day of Aug st 1832.
John Hallack Jr A Judge of Orange Com. Pls
State of New York Orange County ss.
John Wallack Jr being duly sworn doth depose & say that he has heard the within affidavit read & concurs in the statements therein made as to the integrity & truth of the said Absolon Carey as to the basis of his revocation services - deponent has lived near to said Carey I have known him well upwards of forty years -
Sworn before me the 3 rd day of Dec r 1832.
John Hallack Jr
WATH P Hill
A judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Orange County

Export Department The New Home Sewing Machine Co. 28 Union Square, New York, U.S.A.
Dec. 16th, 1895.
Col. T. C. Ainsworth,
Record & Pension Office,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I return herewith your communication of the 9th of Nov. with my original letter attached, and would say, that I have applied to the Adjutant General of the State of New York as suggested, and he has referred me to another department and that department has referred me to still another, until the correspondence attached is so bulky I should have to send it by express if I should trace the matter further in that line.
It has occurred to me however that my information to your department may have been more complete if I had mentioned the fact that Temperance Carey, wife of Absalom Carey, drew a pension after his death, until she died, which was in 1840 I think. I judge that there must be some record in the Pension Office, or certificate of his service, else his widow could not have drawn her pension.
Please pardon me for trespassing upon your kindness further in this matter, but if with this new light you may be able to give me the desired information, I shall be greatly pleased and obliged.
Very respectfully,
Henry D. Carey

Export Department The New Home Sewing Machine Co. 28 Union Square, New York, U.S.A.
Dec. 23rd, 1895.
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington,
D.C.
Dear Sir:
I take the liberty of enclosing an inquiry to you in accordance with the suggestion of the Secretary of War. The document is self-explanatory and if you are able to give me any information I shall be greatly pleased. I thank you in advance for your kind attention to the matter, and remain,
Very respectfully yours,
Henry D. Barry

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF New York Chemung COUNTY. } ss.
On this 31 st day of July 184 8
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Temperance Carey a resident of Chemung in the county of Chemung State of New York , aged 78 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Absalom Carey who was a Private in the New York Militia under Col. Mitchell in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of Eighty dollars cents ,
per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
In presence of Wm Guthrie  Temperance Carey Storer Carey  Mark
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED on the day and year above written, before
Wm Guthrie Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Wm Guthrie Justice of the Peace.

State of New-York, } ss. Chemung County, }
I, Green M. Sutherland Clerk of said County, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said county, do hereby certify, that William Guthrie whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the date of the said certificate of proof, or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, dwelling in said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same; I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Courts and County, at Elmira, this 19th day of Aug 184 8  Green M. Sutherland Clerk.
Legislature of Chemung in the county of Chemung fixed by law to administer oaths. Mr. William Guthrie personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly autho-
On this 31st day of July 184 8 Chemung County } ss. STATE OF New York
Further provision for enrolling widows of the soldiers of the Revolution. In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 24 February 1842, entitled "An Act making"
DECLARATION

Washington City D.C. Nearne of Repd 22 d Feb. 1845.
Col. J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
In this I hand you Temperance Carey's application, which comes to me from the Rev. Tho. Matwell, I also hand you a "copy" of correspondence, I suppose no objection will exist, therefore I hope you will, with as little delay as possible furnish me with Certificate if such.
With Great Respect Yr M c ob l Serv t W. L. Chaplin

Temperance Carey declaration under resolution of Jan. 1845
Adm'd: prin: @ $80 per ann. act 7 July 1838, and — Resolution 23 d Jany: 1845.
commencing 4. March 1836, Vending 4 March, 1841 —
husband died 30. Dec: 1841.
Hon: W. S. Hubbell, Bath, New-York.

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 23 d January 1845
State of New York, Chemung County ss -
Whereas the act of Congress of the 30 th April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner: and in consequence of the passage thereof my claim to a five years pension under the act of 7 July 1838 which was on file in the Pension office previous to the passage of said act was rejected by the Commissioner of Pensions on the 13 th May 1844: I now make the following statement under oath, to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned - I am the widow of Absalom Carey who was a private in the war of the Revolution: I have drawn a pension at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum from the 4 th day of March 1843 to the 4 th day of March 1844: and now ask for the amount of 5 years pay under the act of July 7. 1838, to which I would have been entitled but for the passage of the said act of 30 April 1844 to wit from the 4 th March 1836 to the 4 th March 1841 -
Sworn to & subscribed before me the 11 th day of February 1845. }
Temperance Carey
Wm Guthrie Justice of the peace Chemung County New York
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me & that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
William Guthrie Justice of the peace
State of New York Chemung County Clerk's office ss -
J. S. Root Clerk of the said County do certify that William Guthrie who has signed the foregoing is a Justice of the peace for the County of Chemung in the State of New York & that the above is his signature. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my seal of office this 14 th day of February 1845 -
J. S. Root Clerk

Copy correspondence in Temperance Carey case
Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, James M. [unclear] Nov 10 1842

Copy Correspondence in the case of Temperance Carey.
"Pension office May 13. 1844" Extract of a letter to A Deina Esq. H of Reps. in reference to this claim Mr. Edwards says "But the act of 30 th ultimo provides, "that no pension shall hereafter be granted to a widow for the same time her husband drew one", and her husband drew a pension during the five years to which the act of July 7. 1838 is limited.
In answer to my remonstrance that the paper in this case having been on file previous to the passage of the act of 30 th April 1844, that act should not equitably be brought to bear upon it, I have the following reply
"Pension office Oct. 12 1844
"Sir The additional evidence in the case of Temperance Carey claiming a pension under the act of July 7. 1838 has been examined & filed. In deciding that the above claim is barred by the act of April 30. 1844 the Department has been only acted in conformity with its uniform course ever since that act was passed. A certificate will be issued under the act of March 3. 1843 allowing a pension of Eighty Dollars per annum.
"I am Sir very Respectfully Your obedient Servant
"J Maxwell Esq. Elmira NY" "J L Edwards"
The originals are in my possession, but I presume a record of them is to be found in the pension office.
J. Maxwell

July 11 1844 NEW BEDFORD MA.
Ms Dorothy Trump. Cady
Hon. J. S. Edwards Compt. General Washington D.C.
FREE

Elmira June 27. 1844
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Sir:
In the case of Temperance Carey you wrote me that you had doubts whether the family record bore marks of sufficient antiquity. At the suggestion of Mr Dana I forward two supplementary affts. of persons who were acquainted with the parties before & after the marriage -
It seems to me that the objection in
reference to the act of 30 ap. last can scarcely be made to apply to this case which was in effect completed before the passage of that act and should have been acted upon long previous but for the press of business incident to adjournment of Congress. It is not to be presumed that cases are delayed to wait the passage of acts to cut them off. Hence the above objection would seem to imply such a course of action, which I know you would neither tolerate, or permit such a suspicion to attach.
Very Respectfully Your Servt.
J. M. Maxwell

State of New York Chemung County ss } John Everitt of Chemung in said County aged seventy eight years & upwards being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with Absalom Carey dec d who was a revolutionary pensioner - That he became acquainted with him soon after the close of the Revolutionary war. That he knew him before his marriage, and resided in the neighborhood of the residence of Nathaniel Cooley the father of Temperance Cooley now the widow of the said Absalom Carey. That he will recollect hearing at the time that the said Absa- lom & Temperance were about to be married, and heard of the marriage at the time it did take place which was about one year before the marriage of this deponent which took place according to the record thereof in his possession on the 27 th day of July 1787 That he became acquainted with him in the County of Orange in the State of New York. That after the close of the war, & previous to his marriage the said Carey came to reside in the County of Orange & from the time of his marriage until the day of his death he was personally & intimately acquainted with him & with his wife, who is now living. The said Carey & the deponent removed from the County of Orange to the County of Chemung several years since & have resided near neighbors until the death of said Carey.
Sworn & Subscribed before me the 27 th day of June 1844 the said John Everitt being in my opinion a credible & disinterested witness
John Everitt
William Luther Justice of the Peace

State of New York } Chemung County ss } Daniel Allerton of the town of Chemung in said County aged seventy seven years upwards being duly sworn deposeth & saith, that he has been acquainted with the late Absalom Carey of Chemung dec d , a revolution- ary pensioner, since about the close of the Revolu- tionary war. That about Christmas of the year prior to the evacuation of New York City by the British Troops, the deponent saith left Long Island & purchased a farm in the neighborhood of Nathanial Cooley in the County of Orange in the said State of New York. That he had to cross the Sound & proceed to Orange County through Connecticut by way of Newburgh in consequence of the occupation occupation of New York by the British. That he then became acquainted with said Cooley & his daughter Temperance & resided near them before her marriage with Absalom Carey. That he well recollects hearing of the marriage at the time it took place. That he cannot state the precise time of the marriage but knows it was prior to the 1 st January Seventeen hundred ninety four. That he continued to be acquainted with said Carey & his wife until they left Orange to reside in Chemung. Soon after the deponent removed also to Chemung and knew them both having settled near them until the death of the said Absalom Carey about two years since. That they were always re- ported to be husband & wife. The deponent & the said Carey were intimate from being members of the same Church for many years. That he has lately seen the said Temperance Carey who is yet living & knows her to be the same person whom he knew before her marriage as Temperance Cooley.

Sworn before me the 27 th day of June 1844 the said
Daniel Albuton
Daniel Albuton being in my opinion a credible & disinter- ested witness
William Guthrie Justice of The Peace
State of New York Chemung County Clerk's Office
I J. L. Rood Clerk of said County of Chemung do certify that William Guthrie Esq. before whom the foregoing aff. s were made was when the same were made a Justice of the peace of said County duly Commissioned & sworn that his signatures above subscribed are genuine. Witness my hand & seal of office the 3 rd day July 1844
J. L. Rood, Clerk

State of New York, Orange County ss } Oliver P. Reeve _____ of the town of Wallkill _____ in said County being duly sworn say that he has examined the Church records of the Congregational Church in the Town of Wallkill over which the Rev d . Charles Seely presided in the year 1786 - The said records do not go back as far as the year 1786, consequently no entry of the marriage of Absalom Baley and Temperance Cooley could be found the first record is dated Sept 22 d 1792
Sworn & Subscribed
before me the 23 d day of October _____ 1843
The said Oliver P. Reeve - being in my opinion a credible & disin- terested witness _____
Oliver P. Reeve
Clerk of the Congregational Church of the town of Wallkill
William M. Reeve Justice of the Peace of the County of Orange NY

Rev. Sec. -1. C.B.D.O. Dr. Chas. M. Carey,  OPTICAL SPECIALIST Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry.
SILVERWARE, SPECTACLES, ARTIFICIAL EYES.
Musical Instruments and Sheet Music. Repairing and Engraving.
No. 12. East Queen St.
HAMPTON,, VA.. 3/30/.....1916
Commission of Pensions
Dear Sir
I wish to establish the record of my grandfather Absalom Carey and his services in the Revolution- ary war. He was from Orange Co. New York and served nearly the whole seven years. He got a Revolutionary Pension and a Land Grant. He died in Orange Co. N.Y. and my grandmother got a Pension after he was dead. What I want is a Certificate so I can join the Sons of Revolution. I will appreciate your kindness. And Oblige Chas. M. Carey

Rev. 100 Brand St Elmira, N.Y.
Dear Sirs
Where pensions granted Absolom Carey , b. April 9, 1765 in Ulkill, N.Y. d. Dec 30, 1841 in Chemung Co, N.Y. served chiefly in vicinity of Newburgh, N.Y. and his father Ebenezer Carey who was an artificer under Col. Mitchell in command

of the first at Newburgh? Thanking you in advance. Yours truly, Mabel Carey Denison.

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
NOV 8 1895 433009 WAR DEPARTMENT
Omaha
New York City. N.Y. Nov. 7. 1895.
Absalom Carey & Elihu Carey. Revolutionary War. (N.Y.)
From Henry D. Carey. New Home Sewing Machine Co. 28 Union Square
Subject Record of service.
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Nov'r 9th., 1895.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. Henry D. Carey, C/o. New Home Sewing Machine Co., No. 28 Union Square, New York City.
Neither the name Elihu Carey nor the name Absalom Carey has been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any New York military organization, nor on the rolls of any organization of Continental troops, in service during the war of the Revolution.
It is proper to add, however, that the collection of Revolutionary war records in this office is far from complete, and that the absence therefrom is by no means conclusive evidence that the person bearing the name did not serve in the Revolutionary army.
It is suggested as a possibility that the desired information may be obtained from the Adjutant General of the State of New York.
Rec'd Back DEC 17 1895
(1 enc)
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
[Signature] Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
Per (300a)

Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Nov'r 9th, 1895.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. Henry D. Carey, C/o. New Home Sewing Machine Co., No. 28 Union Square, New York City.
Neither the name Elihu Carey nor the name Absalom Carey has been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any New York military organization, nor on the rolls of any organization of Continental troops, in service during the war of the Revolution.
It is proper to add, however, that the collection of Revolutionary war records in this office is far from complete, and that the absence therefrom is by no means conclusive evidence that the person bearing the name did not serve in the Revolutionary army.
It is suggested as a possibility that the desired information may be obtained from the Adjutant General of the State of New York.
Rec'd Back DEC 17 1895 (1 enc)
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
[Signature] Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
Per
(800a)
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Dec'r 18, 1895.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. Henry D. Carey, C/o. New Home Sewing Machine Co No. 28 Union Square, N.Y. City
As stated in indorsement of the 9th ultimo, the records of this office afford no information relative to the persons named in your inquiry.
In view of your statement that a pension was granted on account of the services of Absalom Carey during the Revolutionary war, it is suggested as a possibility that the desired information may be obtained from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of all wars.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
[Signature] Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
Per
(800a)

Export Department The New Home Sewing Machine Co. 28 Union Square, New York, U.S.A.
Not on my records - either of these
Referred to Adj Gen - to Mr Dewey - to me
Nov. 7th, 1895.
Col. F. C. Ainsworth,
U.S. Record & Pension Office,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly trace as far as you can, the movements of my grand-father and great grand-father in the records of the American Revolution? His movements as far as I know, are as follows:
ABRAHAM CAREY - In 1779 he enlisted as wagoner under Capt. W. Cummings and Col. Mitchell at Newburgh, N.Y. He enlisted twice and was finally appointed artificer at the solicitation of his father.
ABRAHAM CAREY - Was artificer under Col. Mitchell, commandant at the post at Newburgh, N.Y.
Very truly yours,
Henry D. Carey

8 W. S. Johnson Passion Papers
A. McWhorter B. L. Burt
athy
Albany
admitted private wagon 2 years 80 $

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 David Moore, John Keallock Junior and Elisha Carey who have signed and sworn to the preceding affidavits are residents of the said Town of Minisink are persons of credibility, and that their statement is entitled to Credit -
I Asa Dunning Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Orange do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Absolon Carey for a pension and I further certify that John Keallock Junior and Nathaniel P Hill before whom the preceding affidavits of David Moore, Elisha Carey and the said John Keallock Junior were sworn, were at the time, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County. And that their respective signatures annexed thereto are their genuine signatures -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and seal of Office the thirteenth day of December 1832 Asa Dunning Clerk

Oct 1838
Temperance Carey
Family record of Abraham Carey her husband, & of her father Nathaniel Cooley

State of New York Chemung County } ss: Abner Cary of Chemung in the said County aged fifty six years and upwards being duly sworn says that he is the son of Absalom Cary and Temperance his wife formerly Temperance Cooley, the daughter of Nathaniel Cooley of Orange County NY. That the paper annexed and marked A was cut by the deponent from on Friday last the 15 th instant from an ancient Bible in the possession of his brother Na- thaniel Cary resident in the town of Chemung in said County; that the book from which it was taken has been in the possession of his father's family as long as he can recollect; that the mother of the deponent has always stated that the bible in question was given to her by her grandfather Daniel Cooley: that the paper contains the record of her father's age, the birth of her mother, and her own birth, the last in the words following "Temperance Cooley was born November 27 th 1769". It has always been recognized in the family as the record of their grandfather on the mother's side -
The other paper annexed and marked B was taken by the deponent from an old bible, which was kept in a chest belonging to the deponent's father Absalom Cary, since the death of the said Absalom, and about three weeks since. The deponent yesterday tore it out of the said bible. The deponent recollects it as having been long in the family, and recognized as the family record. As additional confirmation of the correctness of the record he further states that the record of his own age as stated therein, corresponds with the record thereof kept in the deponent's own bible, with which he has compared, and from which he has no doubt, he took it, when he commenced his own record. The deponent has also examined the record of his brother Nathaniel, and finds the one annexed to that, to correspond, and presumes that his said brother, took the record of his own birth from the one hereto annexed. From his knowledge also of the ages

of the other members of the family he believes it to be correct as to their ages, and that it is the acknowledged and accredited record of his father's family - and he presumes was taken from the original record, a part of which remains & is annexed marked A. The Bible from which the paper annexed & marked B. was taken was called in the family, the "father's bible" while the other was distinguished as the "mother's bible" - Sworn before me the 18 th March 1844 the said Abner Carey being in my opinion a credible & disinterested witness Simeon Root Justice of the Peace Abner Carey
Chemung County ss. Nathaniel Cary of said county aged 54 years and upwards being sworn says that the paper annexed and marked A. was on Friday last taken from an old Bible in the deponent's possession by Abner Carey above named. That the said Bible was given to the deponent by his mother Temperance Carey, more than twenty years since. That it contains the record of the birth of the mother, father & mother & her birth - and was represented by his mother as the gift of her grandfather - The other record annexed & marked B. he has no doubt is the record of his father's family and his own age as therein entered is correct as he has always understood it, & compares with the record of his birth contained in his own Bible, & also contains accurate statement of the ages of his brothers as far as he understands them - and the deponent has no doubt that it is the same record to which he applied when he commenced his own family record -
Sworn before me the

of the other members of the family he believes it to be correct as to their ages, and that it is the acknowledged and accredited record of his father's family - and he presumes was taken from the original record, a part of which remains & is annexed marked A. The Bible from which the paper annexed & marked B. was taken was called in the family, the "father's bible" while the other was distinguished as the "mother's bible" - Sworn before me the 18 th March 1844 the said Abner Carey being in my opinion a credible & disinterested witness Simeon Root Justice of the Peace Honor Carey
Chemung County ss. Nathaniel Cary of said county aged 54 years and upwards being sworn says that the paper annexed and marked A. was on Friday last taken from an old bible in the deponent's possession by Abner Carey above named. That the said bible was given to the deponent by his mother Temperance Carey, more than twenty years since. That it contains the record of the birth of the mother, father & mother & her birth - and was represented by his mother as the gift of her grandfather - The other record annexed & marked B. he has no doubt is the record of his father's family and his own age as therein entered is correct as he has always understood it, & compares with the record of his birth contained in his own bible, & also contains a correct statement of the ages of his brothers as far as he understands them - and the deponent has no doubt that it is the same record to which he applied when he commenced his own family record -
Sworn before me this

18 th March 1844 before me the said Nathaniel Carey being to me known in my opinion credible and disinterested witness. Simeon Root Justice of the Peace
Nathaniel Carey
State of New York } Chautauqua County } ss. S. L. Root Clk of said County do Certify that Simeon Root Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was when the same bear date a Justice of the peace of said County duly qualified and that his Signatures above subscribed are genuine. Witness my hand & Seal of Office the 18 th day of March 1844. S. L. Root Clerk
The record A. shews the birth of Temperance Cooley, the wife of Abram Carey on the 27 Nov. 1769: Record B. shews the birth of Temperance Carey (the same person) Nov. 27. 1769. and the marriage to have taken place in 1786. The evidence of the witness now on file in the department gives the date of the marriage in that year. The record B also shews the birth of Abner in 1787, Nathl in 1789, & Stephen in 1793. all before the 1 st part 1794 -
H. Maxwell

Garret A. Hobart Chapter
PATERSON, N. J.
JULIA G. PIERCE REGISTRAR BOX 1374 PATERSON, N. J.
December 21, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly send me the Revolutionary services of Absalom Carey (1765 to 1841). He was born in Wallkil, N.Y. and died in Chemung County, N.Y. Service in New York State.
Also service of John Ayres another Revolutionary soldier from Lancaster County, Pa. not as del
If any children are mentioned in either case I would be glad to have you mention them as it will help verify.
Very truly yours,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
H. 7. 175-90
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Absalom Leary a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1779 5 mos. Wagoner William Cummings Mitchel N. Y.   Nov. 1779 Aug. 1780 " William Cummings Mitchel   1780 1 year " William Cummings Mitchel        
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wallkill N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Dec. 3, 1832 His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Minisink, Orange Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application { born at Wallkill N.Y. Apr. 9, 1765 or 1766
Remarks:
{ died Dec. 30, 1841 in Chemung Co. N.Y. was son of Eliza Leary H 2 soldier, m. ar. Aug. 12, 1786, at Dolsontown, Minisink, Orange Co. N.Y. Temperance, dau. of Nathaniel & Sarah Cooley { grand daughter of Daniel Cooley { she was b. Nov. 27, 1769 while a resident of Chemung N.Y. & was al. pens. on an app. of Oct. 13, 1843. Children: Abner b. Apr. 18, 1787, Nathaniel  b. Nov. 29, 1789, Stephen b. Jan. 1, 1793, Benjamin b. Nov. 11, 1795, Hether b. May 6, 1797, Samuel  b. Apr. 8, 1802, Absalom b. June 10, 1803, David N. b. June 19, 1805.
Respectfully,
brother Eliza b. 1768.
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
January 18, 1921.
Mabel Carey Denison, 100 Brand Street, Elmira, New York.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Absalom Carey W. File No. 17,590, Revolutionary War you are furnished the following data as to his children;
Abner born April 18, 1787. Nathaniel " November 29, 1789. Stephen " January 1, 1793. Benjamin " November 11, 1795. Herther " May 6, 1797. Samuel " April 8, 1800. Absalom " June 6, 1802. David N. " June 19, 1805.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.