Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23,129, Eber Blakeslee, Conn. Sea Service

SERVICE
Conn. Sea Service
Blakeslee, Eber
NUMBER
S. 23,129
CONTENTS

53,339. New York Chas. Brachet, etc.
Lt. Col. Mear, May, 26/59
of _____ in the State of _____ who was a _____ in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for _____
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ at the rate of $ 2 Dollars 50 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, and on the 27th March 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of March 1834 and due to _____
Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____
Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by _____ Clerk Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 131

State of New York
Steuben County ss. Mary H. Williams appearing in open Court being duly sworn says that she is the daughter of Eben Blakslee, that she resides in the town of Wheeler Steuben County, State of New York, that her Father served as Gunner aboard a ship in the Revolution-ary War, that he entered the service at New London Ct. That she has often heard her Father name the following Officers, Capt. Hall, Capt. Sage & Capt. Tryon, and does not know that he served under either when he returned from the service, his Father had moved from New London to Middletown Ct. At Middletown her Father married about 1786, that Sally Blakslee sister of the said Mary was Born at Middletown 1 Dec. 1789, also said Mary H. Williams there Blakslee was Born 7 Sept. 1792, Sarah Blakslee a Brother was Born at Middletown 16 Sept. 1795, Betsy Blakslee a sister was Born at Bethlehem 6 Oct. 1797 - George Blakslee a Brother was Born at Sandfield 6 Nov. 1799

William Blaklee at Redfield a New York June 4. 1802. John Blaklee a Brattle was born at at Redfield 4 June 1804, Sarah Blaklee was Born Redfield 23. Aug. 1806. Eliza Blaklee a Brattle was Born at Richland September 22. 1808 died May 7. 1870 - Corinne E Blaklee was born at Washington 12 Feb 1811 - Oskla Blaklee was Born at Washington 4 Feb 1813 & Ruth B Blaklee was born at Washing- ton Vt 16. Oct. 1815 - That this Family Record attached was found at Thomas Hunter's in the town of Danister Steuben Co. N.Y. who formally resided at Pattsburgh Steuben County N.Y. and at said Hunter's House in Pattsburgh N.Y. her Father died as stated in her former application said Hunter had an old Pocket Book containing some of his writings & this said Records of Births of his family, that she has received letters from her said Father Eliza Blaklee has seen him write, & knows this records of the

family to be his hand writing as a attached to this a letter written Newton 20 th July 1807 by her Father to his said Mot- ness, Sally is named in the records of Birth- but some times called Sarah, that she had heard her Father say, that he was in cir- cumstances so comfortable when the last paper, that he could not obtain a hearing, that finding this records enables her to say about what time he married being more correct than in her former declaration, then made out by supposition.
And further this Deponent says not. Sworn & subscribed this 2 nd day of September 1854, in open court. —————
Mary H. Williams
J. Larowe Steuben County N.Y.

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State of New-York,---Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss :
I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk of the said County, and Clerk of the Court of Record in and for said County, do hereby certify that C. W. C.
Friday Esquire, before whom the annexed instrument in writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine, and that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, and of said Courts, at Bath, this 15 day of Sept A. D. 185 4
C. W. Campbell Clerk.
for my own use  66  Monday Justice
being duly sworn subscribed
Respectfully yours not
Hunter

A Record of the Ages of Rev. & Sarah Blakistone same by
Steuben County ss Thomas Hunter being duly sworn says that he has seen Rev. Blakistone's write and the deponent believes
The above "Record" is said Blakistone's hand writing and further saith not
Sworn & subscribed before me The 12 day of Aug. 1854
Wm. D. Justice
Thomas Hunter

I Bureau of Indian Affairs

A Record of Eber & Sarah Blakflee's Ages Eber Blakflee was born at New London Connecticut October 1 1761 Sarah Blakflee was born at Middletown Connecticut August 25 1771 Sally Blakflee was born at Middletown December 1 1789 Mary H Blakflee was born Middletown September 7 1792 Asahel Blakflee was born in Underhill Vermont September 16 1795 Betsey Blakflee was born at Bethlehem October 6 1797 George Blakflee was born at Sandpoint November 6 1799 William Blakflee was born at Pownal New York June 24 1902 John Blakflee was born at Bedford June 4 1804 James Blakflee was born Bedford August 23 1806 Eber Blakflee was born at Richland September 22 1808 & died May 7 1810 Priscilla E Blakflee was born at Washington Vt February 12 1811 Asker Blakflee was born at Washington February 4 1813 Ruel B Blakflee was born at Washington Vermont October 18 1815

STATE OF Pensylvania } ss. County of Franklin }
BE IT KNOWN, That on the 23 rd day of July A D., 185 3 , before me, the undersigned, the County Judge of Franklin County, and State of Pennsylvania , personally appeared Mrs. Mary Williams who, being sworn according to law, on her oath, depose and say, that she is the Daughter of  Eber Blakeslee who was a Revolutionary Soldier or Pensioner, of the State of Pennsylvania and that he died on the 21 st day of March A. D. 186 8 and that her mother, named Sally Blakeslee died on the 11 th day of September A. D. 182 7 and that they were married on the 1 st day of December A. D., 178 8 , in the town of Middle Penn and County of Middlesex and State of Pennsylvania and that the said Soldier was a Private in the Pennsylvania Troops she thinks that the said soldier had a Quota commission at the taking of Fort Green and the remainder of the time he served as a Merrie
And that She makes this declaration, in order to obtain the Pension to which her parents, the said Eber Blakeslee and Sally Blakeslee
were entitled, under the several Acts of Congress, granting Pensions to certain Officers, Soldiers, and Widows of the Revolutionary War. and she claims under
Act of July 15 1831  as a daughter of Eber Blakeslee  who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War  and she has no interest in this claim
J. Gurnee County Judge of
BLAKESLEE, EBER

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. R.
I. 3
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 26, 1898.
Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that the heirs of Eber Blakeslee made an application for pension dated Scituate Scituate County, N. Y., July 23rd, 1883, which was allowed for the actual service of the above named Eber Blakeslee as a runner on board the Sloop "Spy" for a period of seven months during the Revolutionary war.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Samuel D. Aulls,
Elmira, N. Y.

State of New York, STEUBEN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE. } ss.
I, PHILO P. HUBBELL, Clerk of the said County, do hereby certify that S. Lawrence Esquire, before whom the annexed instrument in writing was proved  sworn to or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a County Judge in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine, and that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged  sworn to according to the laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, at Bath, this
23 rd
day of
July
A. D. 1858
P. P. Hubbell Clerk.
of Steuben County Court
BLAKESLEE, EBER

No 38893
Ebenezer Blake, his dec d ?
New York.
H.E. Hasler 26 May 1854.
H.E. Hasler 17 Oct. 1854.
To same Dec. 4/54
To same June 14/55
To same Aug 3/55
Same Jan 14/56
Act of June 1852..

Invalid WIDOW, &c
Mich. 5696. Samuel L. Aults, Elmira, N.Y.
File No. 23129 Navy Ebenezer Blakelee Gunner In the Sloop "Blip" Rev War
Act June 7. 1832.
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 121
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New York (Albany) Rd Eln Blakeston, do who was a gunner at Cooper Springs
Ad. Oct Jan 7, 1832
Yarmouth, Gunner $52.50 per share
On March 4, 1831. Oct March 27, 1898, when he died
Payable to W. S. Husbands, Adm son of Mary H. Williams, & William Blakeston only children J. E. Hoople, Present.

Ebenezer H. Hakeslee
No. Oct 1832
Cale
Present
Permitting transcription of

Handwritten text in Arabic script, possibly a date or name.
Multiple lines of handwritten text in Arabic script.
Final lines of handwritten text in Arabic script.

Brief in the case of Eln Blocher , d d Staten _____ County and State of New York .
act
June 7, 1832
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record evidence of over monthly sum or bread of the public armed Schooner "Spy," Capt. Robert Wilkes, from the Books of the Comptroller of Con- necticut. She was March 27, 1848, leaving no widow, but two children, Mary H. Williams, and Wilberforce Blocher, who are now living at Old-
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
minutes lie in the office, V o
Name and residence of Agent
J. E. Hopkins Present
Examining Clerk.
G. A. Miller

Kanona Steuben County N.Y. May 23 d 1857
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir - It appears that during the summer of 1853 Mary H. Williams made an application to your department for a Pension for the services of her father, Ebenezer Blakeley - who served in the Revolutionary War - she said Ebenezer Blakeley died in the year 1848 - William S. Houbell was appointed Administrator and gave a Bond dated August 27 th 1853; he received a certain sum from your department - Will you inform me how much was paid to the said William S. Houbell as administrator of the said Ebenezer Blakeley I think the money was received in the spring of 1856 at all events it was received during that year - Please inform me and oblige
Yours Truly E. W. Near Kanona N.Y.

Rev. Jensen Eber Blakeslee
N.Y. 1852
Suspended
also Robt. Miles - con to 1852 - 1858 - see papers
Filed 11 June 1855 J. E. Haskins Attorney

State of New York.
Steuben County, Came before me John C. Williams a resident of Wheeler Steuben County, State of New York who was duly sworn according to Law, who says he attended the funeral & burial of Eben Blakslee in the Town of Prattsburgh County State aforesaid, That he died 27 March 1848, that he knew him fifteen years before his death, that he resided in Yates, Ontario County previous to coming to Steuben. That he is acquainted with his following reputed children, Asahel, William, George, John, James, Oscar, Reuel, Mary B. Blakslee & also Mary B. Williams, Betsey Gurney - that the two latter are daughters of Eben Blakslee, Mary B. Williams age is at present about sixty two years - of the above the only living members of the family are Mary B. Williams, Asahel and William Blakslee, That he had heard Eben Blakslee deceased say he resided in New London previous to his removing to the State of New
John C. Williams
York, Sworn and subscribed before me this 4 th June 1855
James Lindsay Justice of the Peace
State of New York.
Steuben County, Came before me Charles Blakslee a resident of Wheeler Steuben County, State of New York who being duly sworn according to Law says that Eben Blakslee died at Prattsburgh Steuben County the 27 th March 1848, that he was present at his death, that he knew him about fifteen years, that he knew the reputed children Asahel, George, William, John, Reuel, Eben Blakslee, also Mary B. Williams & Betsey Gurney, daughters of Eben Blakslee, that the only surviving children are Mary B. Williams and William Blakslee, that he remembers well the hearing Eben Blakslee say he resided in New London Connecticut previous to coming to the State of New York, that he was in the Revolutionary service aboard the ship as often stated by him as Gurney.
Charles Blakslee mark
Sworn and subscribed before me this 4 th June 1855
James Lindsay Justice of the Peace
The foregoing affidavits were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that I have no interest in this claim.
James Lindsay J.P.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss.
I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that James Lindsay Esq., before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand- writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate of proof or acknowl- edgement is genuine. And I further certify that said instrument is executed and ac- knowledged according to the Laws of the State of New York.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of Said County, at Bath, this fourth day of June 1855
C. W. Campbell Clerk.

Ever Phoebe
N.Y. - Jan - 1832
for later also Robt Niles - Con - w, 18 m 1818 file together
Cale

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Sep. 13 th 1851
I certify, that on application for evidence of the service of Eber Blakslee , in the Marine Service, in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this Office, and find the name of Eber Blakslee as follows, viz.
1 st On an account rendered by Captain Robert Viles, headed, "Schooner Spy to Robert Viles Dr. for sundry Persons wages by him paid viz," then follow the names of forty four Officers and Seamen, among which is that of Eber Blakslee, who is credited with service as a Gunner from June 8 th to Oct 8 th 1776 4 months à 90¢ $18."
Said account is filed "Schooner Spy acc d Wages Oct. 8 th 1776". I find also another account rendered by Capt. Viles dated "Jan'y. 8 th 1777," "for sundry Persons wages by him paid" and among the names of these persons is that of Eber Blakslee, Gunner, who is then credited with service as a Gunner, from Oct. 8 th 1776 to Jan'y 5 th 1777 3 months à 90¢ $13. 10.
John Durham, Comptroller by Geo. Robinson Clerk

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford July 23 rd 1855
I certify, that on application for evidence relating to the Schooner Fly, in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents on file in this office relating to that war, and find sundry documents relating to the outfit of said Schooner by the Colony and service on board of said vessel as follows viz.
"Liberty April 15 th 1776
"Drawn on the Colony Treasurer for four hundred Pounds lawful money in favor of Capt Robert Niles for the use of the Schooner Fly, and to balance his account."
To the Committee By order of His Excellency Governor and Pay Table } Council of Safety Hartford } Genl. Huntington Clerk P.T.
Under date of July 10 th 1776 is an order on the Committee of Pay Table in favor of Capt. Niles of the Schooner Fly for £1177, 6. 9. for the balance of said Schooner's accounts to 8 th of June last.
There are also on file in this office Gov. Trumbull's Letter of instructions to Capt. Niles, several Pay Rolls for service on board the Schooner Fly.

Several accounts for articles for the outfit of said vessel, and also Lieut. Miles' account with the State of Connecticut, for expenses on board said vessel to Oct. 15 th 1777 which is the last settlement I find with Capt. Miles for this service.
Also Merred Leumps by Geo. Robinson Clerk

Revolutionary. Eber Blakeslee
act 1832
NY - sus
See letter 16 May. 1854
B
Cal
filed 12 Oct 1854.
F. E. Hassler
Attorney
Present

State of New York } g.
Steuben County - Came before me N. Sawyer a Justice of the peace and made oath in due form of law Sherman H. Rose of Homewade County State afore said who says he is forty seven years old that he knew Eben Blakeslee in his life time, that said Blakeslee died in Pattenburg, Steuben County State of New York in March 1848, that he attended the funeral of said Blakeslee, and at the time took Mary H. Williams who is the daughter of said Blakeslee, that he had often held conversation with said Blakeslee, who said he was out at Summer at Lee in the Revolutionary Service and related many acts in the course of his service, further saith not Sworn subscribed before me S. H. Rose on this 2 Sept. 1854 Justice of the Peace

State of New-York,---Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss :
I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk of the said County, and Clerk of the Court of Record in and for said County, do hereby certify that S. [Signature] Esquire, before whom the annexed instrument in writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine, and that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, and of said Courts, at Bath, this 15 day of Sept A. D. 185 4
C. W. Campbell Clerk.

Rev: Pension Eber Blakeslee
N. Y. suspended 1832
filed 25. Nov 1854 N. E. Haasler Attorney

State of Connecticut New London County } ss Town of New London }
On this twentieth day of November one thousand eight hundred & fifty four personally appeared before Louis Bristol Esq a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of New London in in said State John Howard a resident of said town who being duly sworn according to law declares that he was 77 years old last January that he was born & has always resided in the said town that he was own Cousin to Eber Blake & was well acquainted with him during all the earlier part of his life & knew that he was engaged in cruising during the revolutionary war & recalled very often hearing of him in connection with the schooner Spy as having been employed on board of her in cruising during said war that said Eber Blake afterwards removed to Middletown in the State of Connecticut where he resided for some years but deponent cannot tell how long - deponent understood that he was married & had children & was assured of the fact that he removed from Middletown to the western part of the State of New York, & knowing that in the year 1841 Eber Blake came to New London & deponent then bought a piece of land from him in the deed of which he is described as residing in Goshen, Orange County New York & deponent is informed & believes that he is the same person who died at Paltzberg in Schoharie County New York in the year 1848. The words "I know" & "the deed of" were interlined before signing
John Howard

State of Connecticut New London County ss London Feb 20. 1854
Then & there personally appeared John Howard & made solemn oath to the truth of the within affidavit before me & I hereby certify that I am acquainted with said John Howard & believe him to be of the age above stated & that he is in a respectable station in life & that his statements may be relied on & that he is a man of truth & veracity
Louis Bristol
Justice of the Peace
City of Connecticut City & County of New London ss
I, Isaac Isbell, Clerk of the City Court for said City of New London which Court is a Court of record having common law jurisdiction a Clerk & a seal do hereby certify That, Louis Bristol Esq. before whom the foregoing deposition of John Howard was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said City & County duly commissioned & qualified and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same, and that the signature of said Justice of the Peace thereto annexed is known to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed seal of said City Court this twenty first day of February A.D. 1854
Isaac Isbell
Clerk

Washington City D.C. Nov 25 1854
Gen. L.P. Waldo
Si Commissioner of Pensions
Annexed, please find additional proof of identity in the application for Pension of the heirs of Ebenezer Blakeslee N.Y. Revolutionary suspended act 1832, which I hope will be sufficient to pass the claim
Yours reply
F. C. Hasker

Thomas Hunter's Affidavit

St. Lawrence County ss.
Thomas Winter of the Town of Ganadotte in the said County being due sworn deposes and says that he is acquainted with Mary H Williams of the town of Wheeler in the said County who is an applicant for a pension on account of services rendered by Eber Wakleshe as Seaman in the revolutionary war. And this deponent further says that he was intimately acquainted with the said Eber Wakleshe for the last two years of his life, he having lived at the house of this depo- nent during the above time and finally died at the house of this deponent in the town of Plattsburg in said County on the 27th day of March 1848 and this deponent further says that he has known the said Wakleshe about twenty years and has often heard said Wakleshe speak of incidents which occurred during his service as Seaman in the war of the revolution, one of which this deponent distinctly recollects, it was as follows. While cruising we came in with a vessel which did not show any colors nor answer when we hailed them; concluding to open their eyes without orders from any one, loaded the gun which lay upon deck, brought it to bear upon the vessel and fired which caused them to run up their colors.

which proved to be American ; the strange craft knew ours, and was trying our courage by remaining silent and without color," the foregoing is the substance of the same if not the precise language This deponent does not distinctly remember which of the ports of Germany said Blakeslee asserted he sailed from while in actual service, or what his Captain's name was. This deponent has often heard said Blakeslee say that he was but a lad when he shipped as a seaman in the service of his country. And this deponent has frequently heard the said Blakeslee recognize the said Mary H. Williams as his daughter while he lived with this deponent and that she was present when said Blakeslee died and attended his funeral as one of the mourners. This deponent has often heard said Blakeslee make statements in corroboration of the foregoing affidavit.
State of New-York,---Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss :
I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk of the said County, and Clerk of the Court of Record in and for said County, do hereby certify that C. C. J. M. Day Esquire, before whom the annexed instrument in writ- ing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well ac- quainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine, and that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, and of said Courts, at
Bath, this
15
day of
Sept
A. D. 1854
..... Clerk.

which proved to be American ; the strange craft knew ours, and was trying our courage by remaining silent and without color, the foregoing is the substance of the same if not the precise language This deponent does not distinctly remember which of the Ports of Connecticut said Wakeslee asserted he sailed from while in actual service, or what his Captain's name was. This deponent has often heard said Wakeslee say that he was but a lad when he shipped as Seaman in the service of his country. And this deponent has frequently heard the said Wakeslee recognize the said Mary H Williams as his daughter while he lived with this deponent and that she was present when said Wakeslee died and attended his funeral as one of the mourners This deponent has often heard said Wakeslee make statements in corroboration of the foregoing affidavit
Sworn & subscribed before me Aug. 12 1854
Thomas Hunt
A. C. Purdy Justice of the peace
..... Clerk.

Stephen August
State of New-York,---Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss : I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk
I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk of the said County, and Clerk of the Court of Record in and for said County, do hereby certify that John Esquire, before whom the annexed instrument in writ- ing was acknowledged, is a Justice of the
Court of Record in and for said County, do hereby certify that J. G. [unclear] Esquire, before whom the annexed instrument in writ- ing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well ac- quainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine, and that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, and of said Courts, at A. D. 1854
Bath, this
15
day of
Sept 7
A. D. 1854
A. D. 1854 C. C. C. C. C. Clerk.

London August 5

Town of Italy County of Yates State of New York } ss
Fidelia Stultz being duly sworn deposes and says that she lives in the town of Italy, County of Yates, State of New York and that my maiden name was Fidelia Crittenden when I lived and knew Eber & Sarah Blakeslee in the town of Gosham Ontario County, NY. I lived at Eber Blakeslee in the year 1828 or 1829 they were called Respectable Man & Wife, so esteemed as such in the community and lived together as such I knew some of the children the most of the boys also knew two of the girls I have heard Eber and Sarah Blakeslee call the following their children and speak of them I knew Asahel Blakeslee William Blakeslee John Blakeslee James Blakeslee Oscar Blakeslee & Paul Blakeslee and was intimately acquainted with Betsey Guernsey the daughter of Eber & Sarah Blakeslee and saw Mary A Williams the daughter of Eber and Sarah Blakeslee at her mother's funeral at the time I lived at Eber Blakeslee in year 1828 or 29. that I was present when Sarah Blakeslee died and also was with her through her sickness and attended her and was present at her funeral I think Sarah Blakeslee died in the fall of 1828 or 1829. also I have heard that Eber Blakeslee was dead and that he died in the town of Prattburgh
The foregoing was done before me this day personally appeared Fidelia Stultz Notary & Subscribed before me this 29 th day of May 1858
W. S. B. J. D.

I hereby certify that Fideha Stultz lives in the town of Italy County of Yates NY and is a respectable and creditable person and that she is in no way interested Italy May 29 th 1858
Wm Severy

Town of Italy ! !
Gates County New York
John W Stultz being duly sworn deposes and says he lives in the town of Italy County of Yates and State of New York I was acquainted with Eber Blakeslee and Sarah Blakeslee his wife when I was acquainted with them they lived in the town of Goshen Ontario County near Bethel I know that they lived together as Respectable man & wife, so esteemed in the community while I knew them I knew some of the children the most of the boys I knew Asahel Blakeslee William Blakeslee John Blakeslee James Blakeslee Asa Blakeslee Paul Blakeslee and have heard some of the girls spoken of by the sons that is Mary & Williams daughter of Eber & Sarah Blakeslee and Betsy Guernsey daughter of Eber & Sarah Blakeslee I was not personally acquainted with the daughters I do not know whether Eber Blakeslee is living or not but know that Sarah Blakeslee the wife of Eber Blakeslee is dead that she died about the year 1828 or 1829 that I attended her funeral and acted as one of the bear- ers and took her to Swarts Corners burying ground to bury her now called Reeds Corners it was in the fall of the year I have heard that Eber Blakeslee was dead and that he died in the town of Pattsburgh The interment was done before singing 11 o'clock P.M.
John W Stultz
Sworn & subscribed before me this 29 th day of May 1855
W Scott J.P.

I hereby certify that John W. Still resides in the town of Italy County of Yates, N.Y. and is a respectable and creditable person and that he is in no way interested Italy May 29 th 1855
M. Scit J.P.
CLEVELAND & BROWDER PRINT, WHIG OFFICE.
State of New York, Yates Co. Clerk's Office.
John W. Still
I hereby certify that _____ Esquire, before whom the foregoing declaration and proceedings were had and sworn to and who has subscribed his name thereto, was, at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn and authorized to administer oaths, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County of Yates, and of the several Courts of Record thereof, (being my official seal) this _____ day of _____ 1855.
James J. Tuttle, Clerk.

State of New York } Steuben County } On this 15 th day of October 1855 personally came before me Jacob Lawrence Judge of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid; Jane Kilbury of the town of Bath, Steuben County, and State aforesaid; aged 29 Years, known to me to be a credible and disinterested witness, who being duly sworn according to law, does on her Oath state, that from the following facts viz that she knows that Eber Blakslee died at Prattburgh, County and State aforesaid on the 27 th March A.D. 1848, that she saw him a Corpse and attended his burial, he leaving no wife him surviving - That she has always understood that said Eber Blakslee was in the service of the United States during a portion of the Revolution & that this fact was never questioned in his neighbourhood in which said Eber Blakslee resided and died, that at the time of his death she resided the adjoining town and near Prattburgh, that at the time of his death, he left him surviving the following children Mary & William and William Blakslee, that the said children are now li- ving, these facts are known to her from the following circumstances, that Eber Blakslee acknowledged those children to be his heirs, that Mary & William attended his funeral as a mourner, that William Blakslee was sick & unable to attend, but his family or two children attended as mourners, that the said Mary & William are the only surviving chil- dren of said Eber Blakslee to her knowledge & further deponent saith naught further than this, that she never learned the art of writing -
Sworn to and subscribed this 15 th day of Oct. 1855
Done over Steuben County N.Y.
Her Jane + Kilbury mark

State of New York Steuben County } ss. On this 26 th day of November 1855 personally came before me Jacob Larosme Judge of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, John C Williams of the town of Waverly, County & State aforesaid aged 28 years, known to me to be a credible and disinterested Witness, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath state, that from the following facts viz: That he knew Ebenezer Blacklee as long as he can recollect, that the said Ebenezer Blacklee died at Prattburgh, County and State aforesaid on the 27 th day of March A.D. 1848. That he saw his Corpse and knew it to be the body of Ebenezer Blacklee & attended his funeral services, he leaving no wife then surviving. That he often heard Ebenezer Blacklee say he served as a Gunner in the Revolutionary War also as a Spy in the service of the United States, that he went on board ship at New London Ct. That he stated he was the only Blacklee aboard ship. That his services was never questioned in the neighborhood in which said Ebenezer Blacklee resided and died, that from Connecticut he moved to the State of New York; that at the time of his death, he left then surviving the following chil- dren Mary H. Williams, and William Blacklee, that the said children are now living, these facts are known from the following circumstances, that Ebenezer Black- lee acknowledged these children to be his heirs, that Mary H. Williams attended her Father's general Ebenezer Blacklee as a mourner, that William Blacklee was sick and unable to attend, but his two children attended as mourners, that the said Mary H. Williams are the only surviving children to his knowledge, and of further deponent saith naught
John C. Williams
Sworn and subscribed this 26 th day Nov. A.D. 1855
J. Larosme County Judge

State of New York Steuben County ss.
This is to certify, that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and that the names of the children as set forth are the only now living children.
In testimony whereof we have caused the
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss.
I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that P. L. [unclear] Esq., before whom the foregoing indictment and affidavit were  were  before me  in which the an  indictment was made  indictment was made  and  and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, the County Judge and  the County Judge and in and for said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
hereunto witness 26. day of Nov 185
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Bath, this 26 th day of November 185
C. W. Campbell Clerk.

State of New York Steuben County
This is to certify, that I have made a trip to the home of the late Mrs. Mary Jane (Hickson) Lee, and found that Eleanor Lee, who died at the present time, is the only surviving child of the late Mrs. Lee.
In testimony whereof we have caused the seal of office of our Surrogate to be hereunto affixed, Witness my hand this 26 th day of March 1885.
Dear Sir Dear Sir

J. C. Chaplin Esq.
Bath 19 th May 1854
Dear Sir,
M rs Mary H Williams the Daughter of Eber Blakemore dec d . is now in my office, who informed me that her Father was aboard of a Hopp of War but first a Privateer then aboard a Hopp of War, that her Father never drew a pension but had frequently talked about it, but once time his circum- stances would not justify under the then laws to obtain a pension so says M rs W. I have written to Wadsworth to obtain a copy of Service if to be found I will write you once when I get an answer I now return you the papers the time of death Marriage is correct as to birth in these papers
Respectfully M rs W. Bell

Pension Office, January 14. 1836.
Sir,
Before a certificate can be issued for the benefit of the surviving children of Geo. Blakerlee, dead., late of New York, the affidavit of Thomas Hunter of Canisteo, Steuben Co. N.Y. is required, confirming the statement of Mary H. Williams in her affidavit herewith enclosed, as to the family record (also enclosed) being found among Blakerlee papers after his death, and that it was given to her by said Hunter. Mr. Hunter's credibility must also be duly certified by the Magistrate before whom his affidavit shall be taken. His former affidavits are defective in this particular.
Respectfully, R. M. Rice for commr.
J. E. Hassler, Esq. Present.

Still I'd best to have bear when you get to Alsea you will take the Seaside road follow that till you get to Seaside, which is only six miles from Alsea and when you get to Seaside you will see the Stage if you don't take the Stage to Coos Bay for the Stage won't go thro this town at present but when you are at Seaside you will in view for the Seaside on the road to Benton Hall keep going through a mile from Seaside their inquire for Ezra Galt Seaside in Benton and there you will find out where we live you wished me to make a list of the number of acres of land in the town but that will be of no use in less for the best I have sent the section of land of the old Section and they say that their next the Seaside the amount that is as near as an acre in by their way of keeping and a far they say there will be a very small for it is a small country for sheep farming in the neighborhood of Benton it is a village but is growing very rapidly there is 3 saw mills there in the village Benton is a larger town than Coos Bay and very little or no land in it but most of the little there is six family in the neighborhood all within half a mile of each other have found out what road they take this road by going wrong and it amounts to 6 miles and there are no more than the farmers in general thought to have your uncle Axel lives in Benton about twelve miles from Alsea and if you take coming the road from Alsea to Benton you will see when you get to Benton that is on the right side of the road from Alsea inquire for Benton where your uncle Axel lives and you will find that road to be out very little out of your way to Coos Bay he will direct you to go some the way that we came I was mistaken about the Stage not coming to this town the Stage comes to Benton the bus of this town 6 miles from Alsea

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And there is one more place in the village than I thought of and another wood building in about 2 miles of us that is not rented. There is a house of all kinds in the village even to one place where one that makes poor but good So soon as I can get your money I shall send it. I shall be glad if it is better. I wish you to write to me as soon as you receive this and let me know how I shall do to work and have some one to take care of my children for I have no one to take care of what he was doing or where he lived before he left Washington I want to know where he is that I may write to him concerning some for I feel sure which concerned about his welfare for the poor boy must be in a very bad situation But he need not be the best I am sure he is in the best place that he will meet with here at home for I am always ready to receive any of my children who are in distress I am sure of my part of it will for your mother let it on yester and say that I will take the paper all up without his having a chance to pay and Betty want to put in as far as to give our respects to Mr Morris let him that we shall be very happy to see him if if it can be that take with his mind to come this way your mother says you must not give your self any uneasiness about Barnes for she has rather on you than to have it on her own. And she will have you keep it possible your mother in your best health better than she has for about a number of years and feels so that she has done having children that she is contented with out the burnt this from your affectionate father & mother Also J. Sarah & Sarah If you shall include the on in your fall I hope that you and I shall be able to come on together and have some with you I shall write to Sarah and ask on the subject and I wish you to be here as soon as you can
I thought of and another wood building in about 2 miles of us that is not rented. There is a house of all kinds in the village even to one place where one that makes poor but good

Revolutionary Application of heirs of Eben Blakeslee
Act 1832
New York Col.
Filed 22 May 1854
J. C. Hasler Washington

STATE OF New York } ss. County of Steuben }
BE IT KNOWN, That on the 23 rd day of July A D., 185 3 , personally appeared before me, the undersigned, the County Judge of Steuben County, and State of New York , Pennsylvania  Secor and Ann Issacs  their  several known to be creditable witnesses, who, being sworn in due form of law, doth each for them depose and say, that they are well acquainted with the said Ebenezer B. Mearns, H. Williams now present, and, that they verily believe her affidavit to be true: and, that they have been well acquainted with the said Ebenezer Blakeslee and Sally Blakeslee parents of the said Mary H. Williams and positively know that the said Ebenezer Blakeslee and Sally Blakeslee did always treat, own, and acknowledge the said Mary H. Williams as their legitimate and lawful child, and heir; and that it has always been so understood in the community where the said family have lived; and that there are now living, as they believe, of the heirs of the said Ebenezer Blakeslee and Sally Blakeslee  William Blakeslee and Mary H. Williams and that they are entirely disinterested.
Witness J. L. Larned  Pennsylvania Secor Witness Thomas C. Williams  John B. Boussey
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year first above written, before me, and I certify that I have no interest in this claim J. Larned County Indg.

Additional Proofs Revolutionary Pension Eber Blakeslee New York suspended act 1832
Cole
filed 24 July 1856 P. E. Hassler
P

State of New York Steuben County ss. Came before me, Peter Martin a Justice of a peace in said County, known as the same, who being duly sworn according to Law, says that he was well acquainted with Eben Blakslee, who lived with witness' family in the Town of Prattsburgh, Steuben County at the time of his death, and said Eben Blakslee died at Witness' House about the 27 th March 1848 - That he attended to him while sick, and Witnessed him die, & attended his funeral, at the time of his death the Family Records here attached, was found in Eben Blakslee's Pocket Book, as identified by Witness before C. C. Purdy a Justice of the peace on the 12 th August 1854 and handed to William Blakslee the son of Eben Blaks- lee dec d . That he knows Mary H. Williams who is a daughter of Eben Blakslee, that he does not know of any other chil- dren living except William & Mary above named, That said Witness resides in the Town of Canisteo County of State aforesaid, that he passed the said family Records to William Blakslee on the 12 th Aug st 1854 as above stated, That said family records is in the hand writing of Eben Blakslee dec d . that he had seen him write and familiar with his writing and believe said Records wholly in his writing, That witness is now sixty seven years of old, That Eben Blakslee was supposed to be between eighty & ninety years old at the time of his death, That he had often heard him

in state his services in the Revolutionary war as a runner aboard the ship, and often heard him speak of Capt. Ryan and further saith not Sworn & subscribed before me } Thomas Hunter this 21 st day of February 1836 M c Master
Steuben County ss. Matter of the Peace
This Certifies that I am well acquainted with Thomas Hunter who has taken the foregoing affidavit and who resides in the town of Canisteo in the county of Steuben N.Y. and that he is a gentleman of credibility & and good standing and that I am in no way interested in the claim
Dated Canisteo Feby 21. 1836
M c Master
Matter of the Peace
State of New York } Steuben County }
Came before Peter Mastin a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of of Canisteo NY Steuben aforesaid, Isaac Frost aged 43 years, who makes oath according to law, that he was well acquainted with Eben Blackwell in his life time, that he died at Prattburgh Steuben Count. State of New York at the House of Thomas Hunter about the 27 th March 1848 - That at the time of his sickness in which he died, he assisted him upon the bed that he saw him at the time of his death

and do attending his general and further said not sworn and subscribed Dane Ingers before me this 21 Feb 1856 P. Mustard Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss.
I, CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that P. Mustard Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit & certificate were made and acknowledged, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Bath, this day of February 185 6
C. W. Campbell Clerk.

Additional Proof Ever Blakeslee NY suspended Oct 1832
filed 29 Nov 1832 P. E. Haskin

In the matter of the Administration of the goods, chattels and credits OF
Eben B. Blake DECEASED.
The People of the State of New-York—To
William S. Gubbin
Whereas Eben Blake late of the town of Prattsburg in the County of Steuben in the State of New-York, deceased, as is alleged, died intestate; having, while living, and at the time of his death, goods, chattels and credits, within this state, and you being entitled thereto and having first taken and subscribed an oath faithfully and honestly to discharge the duties of such Administrator according to law; and having with your sureties, executed a Bond to us, for the faithful performance of those duties; which oath and Bond are duly filed in the Surrogate's Office of our said County of Steuben; we do by these presents, Depute, Constitute and appoint you Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits, which were of the said Eben Blake deceased; and do hereby grant unto you, the said
William S. Gubbin
full power, by these presents, to fully ADMINISTER upon his Personal Estate, and to do and perform all duties and acts relating thereto which by the laws of this state are re- quired of Administrators appointed by the Surrogate, and the performance of which in the administration of the goods, chattels and credits aforesaid, may be necessary for the due, faithful, and proper administration thereof.
Mr. Gubbin's bond is in the sum of one thousand dollars
In Testimony Whereof, We have caused the seal of office of our Surrogate to be hereunto affixed. Witness J. Lawrence Surrogate of the said County, at Prattsburg this 27th day of August 185
J. Lawrence
Surrogate.