Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,656, George Brown, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Brown, George
S 44,656
CONTENTS
1818 aged 22 yrs and 10 mo. of Orange Co NY

14. 889 New York
George Brown
of Orange Co in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel James Clinton of the New York line, for the term of one year
inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17 of December 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of Sept r 1819 and sent to Isaac Belknap Esqr Judge Court Common Pleas, Orange County New York
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819. 8 mos 15 / 31  4 / 30 68.93 Semi-ann. all'ce ending March 1820. 4.80 $116.93
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 19th March, 1818. }
After death Oct r 13 th 1820 to Mrs. W. Brown 1000 Ref: W. Brown
Date of death not in OB

George Brown private Colonel Clinton's Regt 1716-17 year
Discharge must be made by the honorable the Secretary of War to the said George Brown claimant Service.
Admitted Pittsburgh Feb 20
Hon. &
John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington
to the with high with one

State of New York Orange County } ss on the 16 th day of Dec 1818 came before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in and for the County of Orange aforesaid personally appeared George Brown Aged sixty two years Resident in the said County who being duly sworn by me me according to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to Obtain the provisions made by the late Act of Congress — Entitled an Act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Services of the United States in the Revolutionary War That he the said George Brown — Entered in the State of New York at Brookhaven Long Island in the year Month of March 1776 in a Company Commanded by Captain Roe in Colonel James Clinton's Reg t in the one years service and that he was at the Battle fought  where the fort was taken by our troops in 1776 at Satanket Long Island and that he is

in Reduced circumstances and stands in need of his country support and that he has no evidence than what is herunto annexed of his services —
George Brown
Sworn to and declared before me this 17 th day of December 1818
Isaac Belknap —
State of New York Orange County
I David M. Westcott Clerk of the said County of Orange do hereby certify that Isaac Belknap is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County. That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and believe his name as above written is the proper hand writing of the said Isaac Belknap. In witness whereof I have herunto affixed the seal of the said County of Orange the 17 th Dec r 1818.
D. M. Westcott
I, Isaac Belknap one of the Judges of common pleas in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify from the the records had before me and annexed to this application that the said George Brown did serve in the Revolution

war. As stated in the proceeding declaration against the common enemy. I now transmit the proceedings proceedings and testimony taken and had before me and likewise Joseph H. Horton, one of the Justices of said County to the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress to the date this 28. day of December 1818
Wm. Bullock

State of New York } Orange County } ss
Personally appeared before Me Jeremiah Horton one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, Samuel Davis is Resident in said County, Who being the sworn by me the said Justice deposeth and saith, that he enlisted in the New York line of the United States troops Under Capt. Daniel Griffing, in Col. James Clinton Regt., early in the Spring of 1776 for the term of one year, and was a private in said Regt., — and was present at taking of Jacob Smiths Company of Tories enlisted in service of the British, and was one of the Guard that brought the prisoners and one or two flags employed in supplying the British troops with provisions — the same taken to New Haven in the State of Connecticut — and George Brown of Suffolk County Long Island who I was acquainted with and know he served as a private in said Regiment during said time. Who is the same Person, present, and applying for this Deposition, further this — Deponent saith not Sworn before me the 25 th day of December 1818 Samuel Davis Jeremiah Horton Justice of the peace
State of New York } ss Orange County } ss
Personally appeared before Me Jeremiah Horton one of the Justices of the peace in and for sd County Samuel Racket Resident in sd County Who being duly sworn by Me the sd Justice deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with ... Longall

25 th day of December 1818
Jeremiah Horton { Justice of the Peace
State of New York } ss Orange County } ss
Personally appeared before Me Jeremiah Horton one of the Justices of the peace in and for sd County Samuel Racket Resident in sd County W th o being duly Sworn by Me the sd Justice deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with George Brown formerly of Suffolk County on Longgift and from a Child to the Present time and that he was was informed in the year 1776 By the Family to which the sd George Brown belonged that the sd George Brown was enlisted in the Service of the United States in a Capt Roe's Company a Man to Me unknown and have often Converged with the sd George Brown about that Service and Campaign and from Every Circumstance have not the Least doubt Remaining in My Mind but that the sd George Brown did enlist and Serve as a Soldier under the sd Capt Roe in the year Service Commencing as above and his Present Circumstances I am well acquainted with, which is, through Misfortune Reduced and Needs his Country's assistance - and further this Deponent saith not
Samuel Racket
Sworn before me the 25 th day of December - 1818
Jeremiah Horton { Justice of the Peace
State of New York } ss Orange County - } ss
I David M. Westcott Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Jeremiah Horton is one of the Justices of the Peace for the said County, and that his name above written is the hand writing of him the said Jeremiah Horton - In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County the 25 th Dec r 1818.
D. M. Westcott

Geo. Browne
copy
14,809
March 1820
2 nd

Southern
DISTRICT OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ORANGE COUNTY, }
On this Sixth day of September 1820 personally appeared in open court in the by virtue of the statutes & constitution of the United States court of common pleas, it being a court of record for the said county of Orange, George Brown
aged Seventy three years, resident in the said county of Orange, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: — Enlisted in the Month of March One thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Six in Capt Dame Nos. Company Col James Clinton Regt of New York Troops for one year served during that time as a Soldier
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 di- minish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of 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," passed 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 following inventory, and by me subscribed, viz:
One large Bible Eight books on divinity five less books One writing desk Shaving apparatus Ink stand &c two old trunks two small do - two Pushkin Barons one platter and two plates one cup and saucer Pewter one Care and bottles one Buttel Mould a Wife Sift Four years old three sons and four daughters all of — miles and away from us I am infirm and unable to labour and have been for a number of years lived on my funds since to my Union for some years since that time my Union has been my support Declaration the 17th December 1818 Patent No 14.098.
Sworn to and subscribed on this Sixth day of September 1820 before me. in open as aforesaid George Brown
Jas W. Clintock Dep. Clk
Jas W. Clintock clerk of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Orange, do hereby cer- tify that the foregoing oath and inventory, 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 Twenty six dollars and Ninety seven cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this fifteenth day of September
1820
James W. Clintock Clerk of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Orange.

February 10, 1939
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Mrs. E. A. Hopkins Goshen New York
GEORGE BROWN S. 44656 am BA-J/EEL:MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, in which you requested the Revolutionary War record of George Brown who, you state, was born February 16, 1757, married in 1776 Michal Tuthill who was born February 25, 1756, and died May 12, 1836, while he died January 3, 1841, and who you think was from Southold, Long Island.
The record of George Brown follows as found in pension claim, S. 44656, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of George Brown and names of his parents were not given.
George Brown enlisted at Brookhaven, Long Island, in March, 1776, served as private in Captain Daniel Roe's company, Colonel James Clinton's New York regiment, was in an engagement at Setauket, Long Island, and served one year.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed December 17, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-two years and a resident of Orange County, New York.
In 1820, George Brown stated that his wife was aged sixty-four years, but gave no further data in regard to her or to his marriage. He referred to three sons and four daughters all living away from home and with families, but did not give their names.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the soldier, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: George Brown, Certificate #14089, issued September 6, 1819, rate $8 per month, commenced December 17, 1818, Act 18th March, 1818, New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Hon. Chas
John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington —
see ms

To the Hon. J. Thom
Sir.
I return the application of George Brown together and enclose the Certificate of Nathan H. White first Judge of the County of Orange who lives in the neighbourhood with of the within mentioned Samuel Davis and Samuel Roe the subscribers to the within Affidavits together with the Certificate of the Clerk of the County which I presume will be satisfactory. — I am not personally acquainted with the subscribers to the within affidavits but know them by character, they are Respectable men and substantial farmers & I do sincerely believe that they are entitled to full Credit — I am very Respectfully Your Hb. Servt.
Newburgh July 22. 1839
Isaac B. Knap

Orange County ss. I Nathan H. White First Judge of the County of Orange Do hereby certify that the persons Subscribing the within affidavits viz. Samuel Davis & Samuel Reuben are to me personally known that they respectively acknow- ledged their signatures to the forementioned affidavits - and that they are both respectable men & worthy of full credence Dated 15 July 1819
N. H. White
State of New York Orange County
I David M. Westcott Clerk of the said County of Orange do hereby certify that Nathan H. White is first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County - that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that the name "N. H. White" above subscribed is the proper signature of the said Judge - In witness whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County of Orange the sixteenth day of July 1819.
D. M. Westcott

To D. Wheeler L.W.
44 656
INVALID.
Reye
File No. 44 656
George Brown Pair Rev. War.
Act: 18 th March 1818.
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 61
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Sept. 8. 1904. Hist Combs, Troy, Ohio.
1909 Apr. 17. Hist. to Miss Alice Marshall - f.
1911 Oct. 70. C. M. Harrison
1938 - Apr 30 - Hist to Mrs J. A. Hopkins - ER
39 Feb. 10 - Hist. to Mrs E. A. Hopkins - MRB.

April 30, 1938
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Mrs. J.A.Hopkins Goshen New York
BA-3/EL George Brown-S.44656
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Brown, born in 1757, died in 1841, who lived at Southhold, Long Island.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers filed in pension claim, S.44656, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of George Brown, the only soldier of that name in whose claim it is shown that he enlisted while living on Long Island, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of George Brown are not shown.
George Brown enlisted at Brookhaven, Long Island, in March, 1776, served as a private in Captain Daniel Roe's Company, Colonel James Clinton's New York Regiment, was in an engagement at Setauket, Long Island, and served one year.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 12, 1818, while living in Orange County, New York, and aged sixty-two years.
In 1820, soldier stated that his wife was aged sixty-four years, but gave no further data in regard to their marriage or to her and that they had three sons and four daughters, all living away from them and with families. No names of the sons and daughters are shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War soldier, George Brown(S.44656), you should
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address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city and cite the following data:
George Brown Certificate No.14089 Issued September 6, 1819 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced December 17, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George Brown 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.
S. File 44656
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 76 1 year Pri. Daniel Roe James Clinton N.Y.                                     
Battles engaged in, Saratoga L. Is.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Eustis Brookhaven L. Is.
Date of application for pension, Dec. 17, 1818 -  Albany.
Residence at date of application, Orange Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 62  date of birth not stated.
Remarks: 1820 mentioned wife at 64, three sons + four dau. but did not state all their names.

Dec. 29-1938
Veterans Administration Washington 3, D.C. Gentlemen
Have you information in your office showing if the following ever served in the Revolutionary War and what his record was. George Brown b Feb 16-1757 d Jan 3-1841 m 1776 to Michal Tuthill b Feb. 25-1756 d May 12-1836. I believe from Southold, L.I.
I would like this information for D.A.R. papers.
Respectfully,
Mrs. E. A. Hopkins
Goshen, N.Y.

April 13-1938
Veteran Administration Washington, D.C. Sir-
CO-64-2-20
Will you kindly inform me of Revolutionary War record of George Brown, b Feb. 16-1757 died Jan. 3-1841 married Michal Tuthill 1776. I believe he was from Southold, L.I.
I am in need of this information for D.A. Application papers. Very respectfully,
Goshen, N.Y.
Mrs. E. A. Hopkins

C. M. HARRISON ATTORNEY REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE SIOUX FALLS, S. D.
SOUTH DAKOTA LANDS, FARM AND SIOUX FALLS CITY PROPERTY BOUGHT AND SOLD AT BARGAINS
Sioux Falls S.D.
Oct 4 th 1911
Hon. Purnous Washington D.C.
I am desirous of joining the local order of the "Sons of the Revolution". I am informed that one George Brown, My Great Grand Father on my mothers side. Enlisted in the Revolutionary army. March 12 th 1776. served one year, That he applied for a pension in 1818 which was granted in 1822. He enlisted from Brookhaven Long Island. This was the birth place and original home of my Grand Mother Morris. and she always claimed this George Brown was her father. Will you please send me send me a certificate of this record, If you find I am correctly informed as to the record being as stated. Also r. of Mrs Gindy.
C. M. Harrison
Senators Crawford and Gackle and Congressmen Burke and Martine are personal friends of mine. sent

Rev
Rev
Escondido, Calif.
Mar. 20, 1909.
W. J. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir,
I would like very much to have any information about Mr. George Brown, of Canterbury, Orange County, New York, which I could get through you or the Pension Department. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and a pensioner afterward, a native of Ireland. This much is family tradition, which I would like to verify.
I shall thank you heartily for any information which you can

give me,
Very truly, (Miss) Alice Marshall,
Address— Escondido, California,

BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
P. J. GATES, J. G. SCOTT, G. A. LONG, SEC'Y.
J. W. MORRIS, MAYOR.
GEO. F. IRWIN, CHIEF OF POLICE. W. H. LEAF, CHIEF OF FIRE DEP'T.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
CITY OF TROY, OHIO.
Troy, Ohio. Sept. 1, 1904.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir. Please to send me the pens on record of George Brown, a Revolutionary soldier. He lived, after the War, in or near Newry, Orange Co. N.Y.
from Orange Co. N.Y.
I remain, Sir
Your servant,
D. Wheeler / D. Combs Esq.
Troy.
Miami Co.
Ohio.