Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18849, John Caine, New York And War Of 1812

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Caine, John Sophia
N 18849
B. L. Wt. 5441-160-55
and
B. L. Wt 100707-40-58
allowed on 1812 service
and War of 1812.
CONTENTS

12812 10th
899 3/4
New York
John Gaine
of Oneida Co in the State of New York who was a forlorn hope in the Company commanded by Captain Putnam of the Regt. commanded by Col. Willet in the U.S. army time for 5 mos for 9 " 8 3/4
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 61 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of May 1833 and sent to B. P. Johnson Rome
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $23. 32 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " 30. 83
$154. 15
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book C Vol. 4 Page 49

STATE OF NEW YORK, ss. Oneida County,
On this 10th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court now sitting, John Caine , a resident of said county and state, aged sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born at Mohawktown now Town Florida Montgomery Co NY 10 Dec 1762 - His record of age in family bible. Lived at place of birth when he entered service - since was lived at Camden NY Mexico NY Onondaga NY now Rome Oneida Co. N.Y. That he enlisted at Mohawktown N.Y. in the month of July 1780 , for five months in Capt Garret Putnam's 607. Col Martinus Willets , Rgt - and served said term of 5 mos and was discharged at Fort Plain on the Mohawk River & received a written discharge which has been lost, does not know who signed it. Enlisted on the first day of April 1781 in Capt Garret Putnam's 607. Col Willets Rgt for Nine Months and was appointed a Sergeant and served said Nine mos on Mohawk River and was discharged last of December 1781 at Fort Plain - rec'd a written discharge as before which has been lost. Refers to annexed affidavits as all the proof he has of his services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph B Read Dep Clerk
John Caine
We, Daniel Parke of Camden and Isaac Wainer residing in Utica in said County of Oneida hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Caine who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about sixty nine years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. That he
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Geo. Brown Clerk
is a man of truth & veracity Isaac Wainer Daniel Parke
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 Daniel Parke who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Camden in said County and that Isaac Wainer who has also signed the same, is a resident in Utica in said County and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court C. Hays Clerk, first pres.
I, Geo. Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Oneida Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Caine for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 10th day of Sept 1832
Geo. Brown Clerk

No. 12. 812
John Caine
Oneida County
New York
Admitted
5 mo. Private.
9 mo. Sergeant.
1611 45 61
B. P. Johnson
Rome New York

BRIEF in the case of John Caine County of Oneida 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 years  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.     Enlisted In 1780 3 Private Gen. Capt. Garret Putnam Col. Willet   do 1781 9 Sergeant Capt. Garret Putnam Col. Willet  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Mohawktown New York  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses and traditional  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.
Daniel D. Davidson Examining Clerk.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New York, } County of Oneida.
On this fifteenth day of September 1840 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, of said county, Sophia Caine a resident of Princeton  Princeton in the county aforesaid, aged 74 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting Half-pay and Pensions to certain Widows," that she is the widow of John Caine who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the act of 1832, and
She further declares that she was married to the said John Caine by the Rev Mr Romelyn on the 22 nd day of March in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty five at Schenectady that her husband, the aforesaid John Caine died on the 7 th day of June 1840 was Sophia Caine That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, 1794 viz; at the time above stated. That the the record annexed as Exhibit A

John Caine his Book Born Bonn December 10 - 1760 Maries 22 March 185 Sophia Caine Born September 12 - 1766 Thomas Caine Born March 1 186 Philip Caine Born July 25 1887 - Peter Caine Born December 12 1788 John Caine Born June 16 1790
William Caine Born October 16 - 1793 Patty Caine Born September 23 1795 Frances Caine Born February 25 - 1798 Hannah Caine Born June 16 - 1800 Ezek Caine Born July 20 182 Daniel Caine Born March 1 184

2198. Albany New York
Reported
Sophia Caine widow of John Caine N.Y. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Rev. etc.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 61 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Aug 48 and sent to
Hon. Truman Smith Member of Congress
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 40 Vol. 4

42955 At mar 55
Apr 14/55 Sophia Lane said, John Lane Paired N.Y. State Roof
Ent. } Dis. }
Rev d over
Rev d Pension Ab. 1600 ac, Sept 4/55, B. G. H. M.
Rev d
5441 of Sept 5/55
Land H. Mark Albany N.Y.
NO
18648 - no 2198
18648 - no 2198

DECLARATION.
State of New York } ss. County of Onond
On this Seventh day of April A. D. 1855 before me, W. R. Paddock a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared Sophia Cain aged 88 years, a resident of Camden in the State of New York who, being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the Act of Congress approved March 3d, 1855.
That she is the widow of John Cain who was a private in the Revolutionary War; that, on account of the services of her husband, the aforesaid John Cain in said war, she now receives a Pension at the rate of $ 61 66 / 100 per annum, under the act of 2 nd February 1848 Act of Congress , as will more fully appear by reference to the evidence now on file in the Pension Office at Washington.
She further declares that she is now a widow; that she has never before applied for nor received any Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress.
Claimant's Signature.
Sophia X Cain
WE, Artemas Peck and Artemas Frowbridge residents of the town of Camden in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sophia Cain in our presence, and that we know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be. and that she is now a Widow .
Artemas Peck
Signature of Witnesses.
Artemas Frowbridge
The foregoing declaration and 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 the claimant is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Magistrate.
W. R. Paddock Justice of the Peace
have all the blanks properly filled

State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
W. B. Chadwick
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing, affidavit and there- on written, was, on the 7th day of Apr 185 5 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat co genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 10th day of Apr 185 5 . J. B. Hulbert CLERK.
42953

104 8 1/4
June 8/57
104 8 1/4
Sophia Caird widow of
John Caird Senior dec'd per as sub for Peter Caird
Capt Hutchinson
Col Myers, my m c
They letter from 16/10/44
Dr 1 Oct 1874
Dr 14 Nov -
240 acres - 104 8 1/4
3rd and 4th
July 26/57
John Caird, served under Capt Hutchinson, from the 5 Oct. to 11 Nov 1874 - his can is mark d as before
cu 3 u.s. 52
A. J. Gallah
Jay Hathaway
Rome
Over 5000 John M c Clurgan
11 Nov 1874

The value of some claims is 100% of the value of the land also letter to say that the value of some is 100% of the value of the land 3. No. 100 39 1/23 Slade, D. H. Claim disallowed. See 15/10. Files May 12/14 Slade
Ex 125
March 100-70/2
Aug. 17/04
Not 9.3. P. 174
Claire

Certificate of Identity and Oath of Service.
State of New York,
County of Onondaga } ss.
On this Fifth day of January  June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared before me A. M. Burdick a Justice of Peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid. Sophia Caine U.S. spec. aged 85 years, a resident of Camden Onondaga Co. in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of the identical John Caine who was a private (substitute) in the Company commanded by Captain Levi Hutchinson in the Regiment of N.Y.S. Militia commanded by Col: M. Myers in the war with Great Britain declared June 1812, that he then lived at Meridian N.Y. that he went with the Mass Militia under Sp. Capt. Hutchinson to the defense of Sackets Harbor , embodied as a volunteer, at Meridian Co. on about the first day of October A. D. 1814 for the term of eleven days and continued in actual service in said war for the term of 40 to 44 days and was honorably discharged at Sackets Harbor on the 14 th day of November A. D. 1814 by Genl. order, on account of arrival of Genl. troops, as will appear by reports of the day & as she believes by the
the muster rolls of said company. This said discharge was given to the Paymaster. She further states that she is U.S. pensioner for services by said John in the revolutionary war, that she was married to said John as Susan on the 8 th day of January 1785 by Rev. W. Hermon proof of which is on file at Pension office & to which she refers. Said John died at Camden June 7 th 1840 - and she is still a widow. Remained upon her  after death She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act granting bounty land to certain widows of officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States," passed September 28, 1850, she requests Dept. to send her a certificate of warrant, at Rome, N. Y., care of Jay Hatheway.
In presence A. Burdick
Sophia Caine
I sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written! And I hereby certify, that I believe the said Sophia , is widow to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that she is of the age above stated. She made her mark above as she cannot write, word "same" inserted above, & "85" & "Camden" on erasures. —
A. Burdick Just. of Peace

Oneida County ss: On this 5 th day of June 1857, before
me the within named Justice of the Peace, came
A. H. Hinkley & Ranney Parker — — — of Camden, who are credible witnesses, & who after being duly sworn severally say, that they are well acquainted with John & Sophia Gair within named, for many years, they lived together in Camden as man & wife, & were always reputed as such, & they have no doubt even so, that S d John died some 10 years since, & that S d Sophia is still his widow, & lives in Glens Falls.
They have no interest in her application for land. —
A. H. Hinkley Ranney Parker
Sworn & Subscribed before me the day & year above stated.
A. Gurtis
Just. of Peace
State of New York,
CLERK'S OFFICE, ONEIDA COUNTY,
I, ALEXANDER RAE, Clerk of the said County,
ss.
A. Gurtis Justice of the Peace
whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace for said County, dwelling in said County, and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the Certificate of said proof or acknowledgment, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this
9 th day of June 1857
Alexander Rae Clerk.

August 12, 1929
Mrs. E.V. Howlett 385 Huron Street, West Pontiac, Michigan
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 18849, it appears that John Caine was born December 19, 1762, at Mohawktown, Montgomery County, New York.
While a resident of Mohawktown, which was afterwards called New Florida, he enlisted and served with the New York Troops as follows:
From July, 1780, five months as a private in Captain Garret Putman's Company in Colonel Marinus Willett's Regiment; from April 1, 1781, nine months as a sergeant in Captain Garret Putman's Company in Colonel Marinus Willett's Regiment.
While living at Schuyler, Herkimer County, New York, he substituted for his son, Peter, and served from October 5, until November 18, 1814, as a private in Captain L. Hutchins' Company of New York Militia and went to the

defense of Sackett's Harbor. His son, John, Junior, served with him.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Rome, Oneida County, New York.
He died June 7, 1840, at Camden, New York.
The soldier married at Schenectady, New York, March 22, 1785, Sophia Frederick, who was born September 12, 1766.
She was allowed pension on her application executed September 15, 1840 1844, at which time she was living in Camden, New York.
John and Sophia Caine had the following children:
   Thomas  born March  1, 1786.     Phillip  " July  25, 1787.     Peter  " December  12, 1788.     John  " June  8, 1790.  June 16    William  " October  15, 1793.     Patty  " September  23, 1795.     Frances  " February  25, 1798.     Hannah  " June  16, 1800.     Eve  " July  20, 1802.     Frederick  " November  7, 1804.     Pertheney  " November  17, 1806.     Barney  " January  12, 1809.    
Very truly yours,
KARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

25, 1896 Harvey Eg. N.Y.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
Feb. Mil. Kisty to E. Clinton Africa
No. 18849 Sophia Cairne Widow of John Cairne Pris New Mar.
1914 Mar. 7. Reist to Mrs. M. J. Congdon 1929 Aug. 12 hist. to Mrs. E. V. Howlett N.C.S.
Act: Feb 29 48 Vol. A Page 120
[Arrangement of 1870.]

X N. Work 7505.
See let to Hon: Jno. G. Hays.
Dec. 29. 1840.
Same July 16 1843
Rejected.
copy July 1835.

5441
S
No 1000

Rev. 2 d Feb: 48. N.Y.
Boston.

Prison Office, August. 23. 1855.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 7 th inst: (Printed)

No. 42955
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 14, 1855
John Canine Revolutionary War
Warrant No. 5441-160-55
Saml. H. Marks Albany N.Y.

Albany, N. York 7091
Sophia Caine widow of John Caine
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 7 th June 1840 of Oneida Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Putnam of the regt. commanded by Col. Willett in the N. York mil. time for 7 months, 19 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 25 — Dollars 43 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of March 1843 and sent to B. P. Johnson Rome, New York
Arrears to the 4 th of March 1836 $127.15 Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 92.
Reported let to B. P. Johnson June 24 th 184

New York, Albany 793
Sophia Caine
widow of John Caine who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 25 Dollars 43 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of July and sent to B. P. Johnson Rome, New York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 103.
Sent to B. P. Johnson Sep. 25. 1843

Report
Increase 7091
Albany - New York
Sophia Caine
Widow of John Caine who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 7th June, 1840 of Ovarian in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Putnam of the Regt. commanded by Col. Willett in the Revolution for
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 61 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Oct. 1848, and sent to Hon. Thomas M. T. McKim
Total amount,
$
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. L. ... Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 34
Increase from $25.43. Deduct all former payments

Increase New York - July 19 th 1843
Report
Sophia Caine widow of John Caine who was a Private in the Revolution Her husband died 7 th June '40
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 61 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Oct y 1848, and sent to
Mr Truman Smith Member of Congress
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 89
Increase from $25.43. Respectfully & Arne Flynt.

Pension Office November 29/53
Sir
The case of John Caine 3 rd Div. is herewith referred? Please refer to letters of Agent written, and state whether John Caine 3 rd Div. John Caine Sen. are on the rolls of Capt. Hutchinson A.Y.M. 3 rd Div.?
Very Resp d
S. Cole Ind. Com.
Capt. Love Hutchinson N.Y.
By P. Daggert John Caine 3 rd Div. - 36 th Inf. N.Y. 1 st Btry John Caine Sen. Not on

Pension Office
Feb 27/54
Please state whether the notes of Capt Hutchinson show service for John Baine Jr and John Baine Jr in enclosure marked A
Respectfully
J. Burt Esq 3 rd Auditor
J. Cole Y. a C. u. s.
Lowry Capt Hutchinson Br P Dgert NY 16 3/4
over Proclamation 5 Oct 14 10 Nov 14 1 Dec 14
Proclamation (Not on)

Whitney 11 Dec 4
10 P Daggett 16 D
Peter came S.D. in ea L Hutchinson D Jan 5 Octo, 1814 to Nov 18/14 Ino tot Ino Cam S.D. took off as S.D. in Peter Cam
104864
Rev office July 10/34
Sir Please report the service of Peter Caine for whom John Caine Sen r was a Substitute
Very Respectfully Yours &c
Col F. Burr 7 Nov 10 President
W. Hale Fellowship

Rev. J. E. North Cones.
Sir
With this is sent after in case of Rev. Mr. Appleton, & Sophia Case Similar proof in this case  as in  both cases , has been sent the Rev. off. - probably overlooked. I am yr. obedt.
J. Wathern
Room N.Y. H. 13

1 On oath. Barry Gaine being duly sworn deposes and says that he was well acquainted with Sophia Gaine within named. that she is the widow of John Gaine late of Camden in Said County a Revolutionary Pensioner deceased. That she was so remained a widow ever since his death - That the annexed paper being a family Record of John Gaine deceased was this day taken from a book in which it was contained in the presence of this deponent - that this deponent is familiar with the hand writing of the said John Gaine and that said Family Record is in the hand writing of the said John Gaine - that this deponent has known said record for the term of twenty years and upwards, and that the same is marked No 1 Sworn in open Court this 15 September 1840. J. Dean, Clerk. Barry Gaine

State of New York Oneida County ss
I James Dean Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that the above proceedings were this day had in open court. In Testimony Whereof I have Set my hand and Seal of Office this 15th day of September 1840 James Dean, Clk.
Sophia Lane - declaration Under act 1838

Increase Sophia Caine Wid of John NY
Act 7 May 1838 and Joint Resolution of 2 nd May 48
Adm $61 11 / 16 per m
ad valorem, what has been paid at the rate of 25 4 3 / 4 for the same time
Adm Act March 1843 27 May 44, $61 11 / 16 per m
ad valorem, what has been paid at the rate of 25 4 3 / 4 per m
Adm act 2 July 48 $61 11 / 16 per m
Hon Truman Smith Member of Congress

State of New York
Clerks Office Oneida County I Patrick Mahon Clerk of the said County certify that A. H. Henkly Esq was on the 5 th day of September A D 1848 a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Oneida duly elected and authorized to act as such and that the signatures on the opposite side purporting to be those of the said Justice are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Official Seal & subscribed my name Sept 21 st 1848 Patrick Mahon Clerk for James Faxon Dep: Clk

Declaration
For increase of Pension under the Act of 7 th July, 1838; - 3 rd March 1845, - 17 th June, 1844; The provisions of the 2 nd section of the Act of 7 th May, 1826, and the Joint Resolutions of 28 th January 1825 and 1 st July, 1848; and for renewal of pension under the Act of 2 nd February 1848.
State of New York } Oneida County }
On this fifth day of September, 1828, personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs Sophia Caine , a resident of Canajoharie, in the County of Oneida, State of New York, aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the several acts of Congress and Joint Resolutions above recited: - That she is the widow of John Caine , who was a Sergeant and Private in the New York Continental Line in the war of the Revolution, and prior to his death drew a pension from the United States at the rate of Sixty-one dollars and sixty-six cents per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow; and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of Twenty-five dollars and forty-three cents per annum, under the Act of 17 th June 1844.
In presence of A. H. Hinckley A. B. Hinckley
her Sophia X Caine mark
Signed Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above mentioned, before me
A. H. Hinckley Justice of the Peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same person she represents herself

Aug 2/43.
Sophie Cain
La Reunion
NY
Miss F. L. Edwards Seven Springs of Commerce Washington

Rome N.Y.
July 29. 1843
Hon. J. S. Edwards Sir:
Enclosed are papers in the matter of Sophia Laine of which I invite you in relation to restoring her to the same amt. of Pension drawn by her husband.
I hope these papers will be satisfactory, and she will be restored to the same right amount to which her husband was entitled
I am Very Respectfully Your obedt. Servant
David P. Johnson

State of New York
Oniial ourlyp. Sophie Caine widow of John Caine who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and who drew a pension of $61.66. and who died on the 7 th day of June 1840, being duly sworn declares and says, that her husband served as she has been informed and verily believes - as follows -
He enlisted July 1780 for the term of five months in Capt Garret Putnam's Company, Col. Hallett's Regiment - and that he enlisted in April 1781 in the same Company for nine months as a Sergeant and served as such - and that she has always understood and verily believes her said husband served the full time for which he enlisted, and that Peter Mower and William Caine were witnesses who testified to his services, both of whom were credible witnesses -
She most respectfully requests that her pension may be allowed at the same rate as her husband's and a new Certificate issued to her for that purpose -
Sophie hu.  X Caine mark
Personally appeared before me Sophie Caine to me known as the widow of John Caine, a Revolutionary Pensioner deceased & made oath to the truth of the above July 22 1883
A. H. Hinkley Justice -

In the matter of Sophia Crane a Prisoner for addition of pension
Benj. Johnson Agent Rome M.P.

State of New York Oneida County Peter Mower of Annsville in said County aged 78 years being duly sworn deposes and says that he was well acquainted with John Laine who was a Revolutionary Soldier and who drew a pension — that he knew John Laine in the Revolutionary Army, and that said John Laine served in Capt Gane & Putnam's Company in 1780 & 1781 — That this deponent served with him nine months in 1781. said John Laine serving as a Sergeant — he having re-enlisted into the same Company, in which he had served in 1780 for the term of five months —
Subscribed and sworn
this 19 day of July 1843
Before me Asa W. Hyde Justice
Peter X Mower Mark
Personally appeared before me Peter Mower to me known as a man of truth & veracity & made oath to the foregoing affidavit July 19 th 1843
Asa W. Hyde Justice

May 18 1843.
My
Sophia Carr
Miss E. Church
Home Pensions - Washington
FREE

Rome NY. May 15 th 1873
Prof Sedgwick
Sir I am desired to write you on behalf of Sophia Faine. to whom a Certificate has been granted under the act of 1838 &c.
In § 25. 43 -
She says her husband drew about $63. per annum - and she wishes to be informed why she is not entitled to the same amount. An answer is respectfully solicited.
I am very Resp y Yours affec t
Benj. M. Wilson

645
Apr 29 '43
NY Mar 3 rd 1843
Sophia Crane
Sophia Crane Home of her birth Washington Dist. Col.
FREE

Rome N.Y.
April 25 th 1893
Hon. J. H. Edwards, Sir,
Enclosed are the papers of Sophia Caine for a full pension under act 1873.
Return an respectfully requested to the subscriber.
I am most respectfully, Your obed. Servt.
Brig. M. Johnson

Sophia Caine under act 1863.
A. J. Johnson Agent Rome Oneida Co. NY.
Admit private, $25.43 Albany Agency Send as above
Σ

DECLARATION ACT, 1843.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ONEIDA COUNTY, }
On this 18th day of April 1843, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, personally appeared Sophia Caine — a resident of the town of Paris — in said county, aged 77 — years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March 1843, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of John Caine — who was a Revolutionary Soldier and Pensioner of the United States, and a statement of whose services will be found on the records of the Pension department at Washington.
and that she received under the Act of July 7th, 1838, a Pension of thirty five  \frac{43}{100} — dollars per annum; She further declares that she remains a Widow, and has done so ever since the death of her husband.
Witness my hand Bernard Beck John O'Connell
Sophia her X Caine mark
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Albany ONEIDA COUNTY, }
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Sophia Caine and know her to be the person described in the above declaration, and who was a Pensioner under the Act of July 7th, 1838. I made her mark because she never learned to write her name. John O'Connell JUSTICE.
I Andrew J. McGahey CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF Albany do hereby certify that John H. Howard — was on the date of the above certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office,

March 4. 1843
My Sophia Miss J. H. Stevens Somerville Washington
FREE

Am J L Edwards
Sir - In the case of Mrs Sophia Caine for a pension. I have the honor to enclose you the certificates required from the Comptrollers of the Exchequer.
Return are respectfully requested to the subscriber.
The Hon J. Floyd presented the papers at my request - and as he will probably have left Washington before this reaches them I have addressed this to your apartments.
I have the honor to be most respectfully Your obed Servt
Benj. P. Johnson
Rome. Oneida Co. N.Y.
February 27 1843
N. The letter to the Am J Socy making the request for the enclosed certificates was dated 16 Feb inst

Johnstown July 4 th 1791
Sir
Please to order Col James Allen the pay due me for My services in Col Willetts Regt. in the year 1781 and his receipt shall be your sufficient voucher
I am Sir Your Humble Servt. John Cairne
Ganet Putman
George Banker Esqr Treasurer of the State of New York
I certify the above subscriber to be the very person who served in Col Willetts Regt in 1781
Ganet Putman Late Capt. Col Willett
£17.17.4.
To Col Willett at New York
Sir
Please to let Philip Schuyler have My pay for the year 1781 for My service under Capt Ganet Putman Comp y . for 4 months service and his receipt shall be your discharge
for Present of Thos s Mearns
John Cairne
Comptroller Office Albany June 25 th 1813
I hereby certify the above true.

Received 25 th July 1791 from Grand Bank Treas r a certificate for Seventeen Pounds Seventeen Shillings & Two Pence per annum to the with in bond which I warrant to be genuine £17.17.2 James Alner
20 90 50 50 45 00 225 (7.15)

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz :
  22 d Augt 1779 John Cain Private $ 0 17 9   4 th Nov r " " " " 0 17 9   4 th Augt 1780 " " " 0 13 10   30 th Nov r 1781 " " " 17 17 4   20 5 8   50. 50 7mo 19 
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Feby 25 th 1843.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 1. 6. 4. 8. now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz :
 First—under Capt. Robert Yates in Col. Frederick Fisher Regt.  Second, " " Jacob Yates " " " " "  Third, " Lt Mepel Salisbury " " Not known "  Fourth, " Capt. Ganet Putman " " Marinus Willett "  Fifth, " " " " " " "  Sixth, " " " " " " "  Seventh, " " " " " " "  Eighth, " " " " " " "  Ninth, " " " " " " "  Tenth, " " " " " " " 
Henry S. Phelps

Washington July 14. 1863
Sir
The enclosed case of Sophia Caine is one of those forwarded for by recent love and I will be obliged to you for the broken certificates
Respectfully
Yrs obed Servt Jno. L. Floyd
Hon J. L. Cameron Comp. Pensions

Petition of Sophia Caine
Jan. 14th 1842
Rept to the Comm. on Revolutionary Pensions.
Sophia Caine
Copyright
Jan
Revolutionary Pensions
J. L. Flory
This claim is pro- vided for by ex- isting Law, & refered to the Comm-on Pen- sions - Committee dis- charged -
J. Taliaferro
Jan. 21. 1843 Court died

To the Hon the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. in Congress assembled
The petition of Sophia Caine of the County of Oregon. to be placed on the Pension Roll of the United States, she being the widow of John Caine a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States - she has leave to file her affidavit accompanying this petition and that of Bennet Pack and other papers on file with the Commissioner of Pensions in the Pension office at Washington.
Sophia. her I Caine mark

State of New York Oswego County
Sophia Caine of the Town of Parish in said County formerly of Camden Onondaga County, being duly sworn deposes and says. That she is aged 76 years - and that she is the same person described in an declaration made on or about the 15 th September 1840 - That she is the widow of John Caine who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and who died 7 th June 1840 - and to whom she was married as will appear from her papers on file before the Commissioner of Pensions on the 22 d March 1785 - to said John Caine - and that the Commt of Pensions decided that as her husband died after the passage of the act of 1838, she was not within the provisions of that act -
This deponent still remains the widow of John Caine and has so remained ever since his death - and would most respectfully request that her name be placed on the pension roll of the United States
Sworn and subscribed before me by making her mark she being unable to write. This 24 day of December 1842.
Sophia her mark Caine
John W. Havard Justice of the peace

State of New York Roberts County Bennet D. D. of Parish Olenego County being duly sworn, depose and say, that he is well acquainted with Sophia Caine on this matter, that she is the widow of John Caine who was formerly a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and who died in June 1840, and at the time of his decease was a resident of the County of Oneida - That said Sophia Caine has remained a widow ever since the death of the said John Caine
Sworn and subscribed this 24 day of December 1842 before me
Bennet D. D.
John N. Howard Justice of the peace

Washington Dec 19-1840
Sir
The enclosed papers in the case of Sophia Caine & her husband from Betsy & Johnson & of others. It found to be sufficient to establish her claim please to send me the proper certificate
Very respectfully
Yr. Obed Servt
W. L. Hovey
Hon J. L. Cunnings Conf. of Pensions

No. 104.864
Treasury Department Third and Office July 24/57
Peter Cain su d o in Cap Hutchinson Co. from 5. October 1814 to Nov 18. 1815 John Cain su d does not appear and Ralls as subs for Peter A. Spence For the and
Russ and } Quigley }

Re examining
No 104 8/14
Treasury Department 3 Auditors Office Dec 10/13
John Caine Esq, Serjeant at Law G. Hutchins Esq.
From 30 Oct } 1814 to 18 Nov } 2 nd Mo 14 d ys
John Caine Esq, Not on,
Blame Fin 3 rd Audit
Miner

Re examine
No 104 864
Measurrs Department, 3 Auditors Office
March 10/84
John Crang Jr. Sur in Captain G. Hutchins Co.
From 5 Oct to 10 Nov } 1874
2 nd Mar 14/84
Name of John Crang Ser., Not on Rolls,
John Crang In 3 rd And
Slaves,

Letter of— Jay Watheway, Adf. 3 33 M o /13 Rome N. York
Exh. B
FREE
Hon Comm ee of Pensions
Washington

96m Crow Row
Sir
I write to say that your letter of 19 th inst. on subject of John Gaine land warrant 31.787, & refusal of claim of Sophia Gaine widow of John Gaine Sen. (who was a revolutionary Pensioner, & also a soldier in the military war of 1812) is received. —
The warrant above named is for John Gaine Jr. who served also in war of 1812, & is rightfully issued to him, but Sophia  widow  of  John Sen. & mother of John Jr., is entitled as she has furnished you proof. John Sen. her late husband, as you will see by her papers is proved to have died June 1840, consequent- ly, not the John Gaine, for whom A. B. Gray was agent, Will you please send her a warrant, as requested on her Declaration
104864 Case
Filed Oct 19/53
I am your obedt. Servt.
Jay Wathervay Room N.Y. No 23

John Cain St duplex N.Y.
FREE
Mrs. Bessie G. Garrison Washington D.C.

31.787
Hon Com. Pen.
Sir
I have, after some delay obtained affidavits, showing the fact of the Service of Father & Son, John & John Jr, & that widow Sophia Gaine, is mother of John Jr, & is entitled to dower land, — as widow of John Sen.
I am your obedt Servt Jay Hathaway Rome N.Y.
Feb 13 '54
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Sophia Crane NY
104864
Slade July 8/52

For Comt. Pen. Sir
The Mason Sophia Caine, having fully proved her claim months since, requests to have said warrant sent her, or if anything on her part is still to be done, she asks to be so informed, & will at once do it. —
I am your obedt. Servt Say Wathway Rome N.Y. July 24 v

Hon
J. E. Heath Esq.
Sir
Ireland am 2 Dec.
for County Lond
Mrs Smith & Sophia Gaine
after acted upon, please advise
Your obedt Servt. J. J. Walsingham Rome N.Y. June 9 -

No 533 J. Hathaway N.Y. Sept 6. 53
Sophia Curn Las Can
H
Vertical signature or initials
Slade like 13/11
Mal

Hon. Coon. Pres.
Sir
18 months ago, I sent you affidavits, as required, to prove the marriage of Sophia Cain wid. of John Cain late U.S. Pres., on her previous application for Land bounty, they were in due form & duly attested as I believe, no reply has ever been recd. from you, she thinks the delay is long indeed, & asks thru me for immediate action on her case. — If more proof is wanted, she wants to know it. —
I am respectfully Yr. obd. J. Washburn
Room N.Y.
8 Sept r

Roxbury July 4 th 54
Sir:
The Widow Sophia Caine off ce for Bounty land for services of John Caine Senr. (a Rev. Pres.) and — having sent to your office positive proof of his service in 1814, of her & his identity, & marriage, (his service being as a Subst. tute for Peter Caine). left death, & her widowhood: — Hudson
Desires me to ask you if "a reasonable time" has not transpired, in which to have a d indicated and claim — She asks for a warrant, if it be so. —
I am yr. etc.
W. Hathaway

Hon S. P. Malac C.O. Sir
Send affidavits of Richardson, Mathew, & Peter Caime, in the case of wid. Sophia Caime relict of John Caime Lieut. — I presume you will agree with me, that the case is fully made out, as to the justice of the claim by the actual service, & true widowhood, I have never had the shadow of a doubt. I beg it may have speedy adjud- ication. —
I am respectfully your obedt Servt
W. Mathew
Room May 8 54

Quebec County: ss.
on the same day, at the same place, before me the within named Justice of the Peace
came A. H. Hinckley & Symon Gauthier
of Concord. De are credible witnesses, & who after being duly sworn, do on their oaths say, that they were well acquainted with John Gaine & Sophia Gaine his wife, & have known them as man & wife for 20 years last past, & til the day of his death, they lived together, had a family, & were at all times respectable, & always considered as duly married persons, & such persons are fully persuaded & believe they were. — Said John, is dead, said Sophia remains his widow, & they, deponents have no interest in her claim for the bounty. She was, & she is, U.S. Revolutionary pensioner. —
Sworn & subscribed before me, on the 7 th day of April 1852 —
A. H. Hinckley Symon Gauthier Thomas D. Fairfield Justice
additional off. Sophia Gaine app. for Bounty

State of New York Albany County ss.
On this 7 th day of April AD 1852 before me a Justice of the Peace in of a said county, came Sophia Gaine of Rensselaer  Coeymans , widow of John Gaine deceased - who after being duly sworn says that she was married to S c John Gaine at Schene- ctady N.Y. on the 1 st of January 1785, by the Rev. Mr. Hermann, that she has no certificate, or other record of her marriage, & does not know of any living person who was present, nor of any record in existence; - That said John died Jan 1840, - that she is still his widow, & has made application for bounty land, for S c John's services at Sachets Harbor in 1814. She has no record of his death. witness Thomas D. Penfield x Sworn & Subscribed before Sophia X Gaine me, on the day & year mark above mentioned, said Sophia made her mark above, as she cannot write
Thomas D. Penfield Justice Peace

State of New York, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE, ONEIDA COUNTY, }
I, ALEXANDER RAE, Clerk of the said County, Do CERTIFY, That Thomas D.
Penfield Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace for said County, dwell- ing in said County, and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the Certificate of said proof or acknowledgment, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this 13 th day of April 1852
Alexander Rae CLERK.

State of New York Hutchinson County SS
On this 11 th day of April 1854 personally came before me W. D. Kane Esq. a Justice of Peace in & of a said county, Peter Gaine, of Schuyler in said County, to me known, who is a credible witness, & who after being duly sworn doth on his oath say that he is son of John Gaine Sen r , & brother of John Gaine Jr., & that his mother is Widow Sophia Gaine who is a pensioner of the U.S. for the services of said John Senior, who was a pensioner of the Rev- olutionary class - & that she is now an applicant for bounty land, for said John Gaine Senior's service in Capt. Hutchinson's Company of N.Y.S. militia in service of the U.S. at Sackets Harbor in the fall of 1814. - That defendant was a private in said Hutchinson's Company, & marched for Sackets Harbor, but returned home after having gone a part of the way, & hired my father John Gaine Senior to go & join said company as his substitute, & that his father the said John Senior did go at once, & did take his place in said company, & served out his, the defendant's time of service, in his room & stead, as he was then informed, & has ever since heard from others, and never heard disputed or contradicted, & that said John Senior did come home from said post of Sackets Harbor about the 20 th of November 1814 in company with John Junior, who also served the said time, & were both honorably discharged

Frankfort in said County. — Respondent hereby declares that he never did serve in the war of 1812, & is not entitled to any bounty land by any act of congress: — That he respondent paid said John Senior for serving as his substi- tute as above stated, at the rate of $12. per month. — and that he has no interest in the application of said Sophia for bounty land, & that she is still widow of his late father said John Senior, & now resides in Schuyler N.Y.
Subscribed & sworn to before me, on the day just above written
Leiter Gaine
W. D. Ramey
Justice of Peace

State of New York } Wortman County } ss.
On this 26 day of March  April 1854 before me a Justice of Peace in the said county personally came Warren Richardson and Samuel Mather
residents of Schoharie in said county who are credible witnesses, & who after being duly sworn do on their oaths say, that they were well acquainted with John Caine Senior & Sophia his wife residents of Schoharie aforesaid in the year 1814, — that said John was a Revolutionary Soldier, & was subsequently a pensioner of the U.S., that he is now dead, & that said Sophia is now a pensioner for his services — That said John Caine Senior did go to the defense of Sackets Harbor in Capt. Lord Butcher's company N.Y.S. Militia in the fall of 1814 & continued in service for 6 weeks, & was hon- orably discharged, & returned home with said company, that he was offered as a substitute for one Peter Caine whom they well knew, & who did not go, but paid said John Senior to take his place, & serve in his stead, which he did; these facts they then knew, & now state on oath, & further say that John Jr. his son also served the same

Cain did not go, nor serve in said Company in the fall of 1814, & that said John Sen. was not liable to do military duty on account of his being past age, & that Peter was liable, & obliged to go, or procure a Substitute - & did procure said John Senior. —
Warren Richardson
Sworn & Subscribed before me on the day first above written. —
W. D. Kane Justice of Peace
William Mott
Certificate of G. Clark as to Sig: & Magistracy is on file with previous papers in the case. —
the matter of the Cain

State of New York Herkimer County } ss:
On this 13 th day of December January 1854, before me a Justice of Peace in open said County, personally came Warren Richardson Esq. & Samuel Mather residents of Schuylerville in said County who are credible witnesses & who after being duly sworn, say, that they were members of Col. Lord's Hutchinson Comp. in Col. Myers Regiment Mass. militia N.Y. & H. in service at Sackets Harbor fall of 1814, that they have received bounty land warrants No. & No. for 40 acres each for S. service & have an interest in the claim of Sophia Gaine widow of John Gaine Sen r , — that they were well acquainted with John Gaine Sen r . & his son John Gaine Jr., & do know, that both of said persons were in service in said company, at same time & place with them, said John Sen r as a substitute for Peter Gaine, & John Jr. on his own liability to service, the latter has received a bounty land warrant, & the former (John Sen r .) died 6 or 8 years before the law of 1850 passed & said Sophia is still his widow, & has not rec d . a warrant for land as they justly believe. — Said John Sen r , served over 30 days, & was honorably discharged. —
Sworn & subscribed before me, on the day above named (13: Jan. 7, 1854)
W. D. Harn
Just. Peace
Samuel Mather Warren Richardson

Affidavits (additional) 31.787
M rs . Sophia Caine
CA

Sophia Bain
at 1838.
W 7505
B. H. Johnson
Guest Room
My
Admitted
7 mo. 19 days
private
$25.43 per annum.
H. J. G. Floyd Bery at R. H. Johnson Rome Oneida Co. N.Y.

State of New York Rensselaer County p: 3
I hereby certify that William B Holmes Esq. was on the day of the date of the within affidavit a Commissioner of Bracts in and for said County duly elected & qualified. And further that I am well acquainted with his handwriting & truly believe the within signature purporting to be his is genu- ine - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County at Rensselaer this 10th day of September A.D. 1840 -
E. A. Munsow Deputy for John Dygert Clerk

State of New York Herkimer Oneida County ss
William Cain of Germanflats in the County of Herkimer
aged seventy five years being duly sworn says he was well acquainted with John Cain late of Camden Oneida co who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and who is now deceased. That he also knew his wife whose maiden name was Sophia Friedrich - That John Cain and the said that Sophia married at the town of Schenectady in the State of New York in the year 1785 That they were married by the Rev Mr Cromeyn and that this deponent was present at the marriage, and well recollects the time and circumstances of said marriage as he does the other facts above set forth
his
Sworn before me
This 10 th day of Sept 1840
and I certify the above named witness is a man of credibility truth and veracity. And that he makes his mark in
consequence of the loss of his sight from extreme age although his faculties are unimpaired
William Cain mark
William B Holmes
Commissioner of Deeds

1882. John Carne Oneida Co. N.Y.
1880. Capt. Gerrit Pulham, 60 Willets Regt. 5. Months
1881. Same company and Regt as Sergeant Nine months.
Whole. N.Y. 2, mos.
1881. Johnson, Agent. Rome N.Y.
Post. Pay on Utica N.Y.

in the year 1780 in Capt Garret Putnam's Co. in Col Willet's Regiment, for the term of four months as this deponent recollects, though it may be for five months - he is certain it was either for one or the other of these terms - The said John Caine was absent from home about five months - and this deponent has heard Capt Putnam say that the said John Caine did serve as a foray and this deponent has no doubt of the fact -
This deponent further says that the said John Caine again enlisted in Capt Garret Putnam's Co in Col Willet's Regt in Spring of 1781 for the term of nine months - and the said John Caine was absent during that season from home about the term of nine months - and has heard the said Capt Putnam say that he served in his Co. the said nine months - and this deponent has no doubt of the fact. And further says not.
William his  Caine  Mark
On this 6th day of On this 20 th day of June 1832 Caine for me the above named William Caine was known as a man of truth and veracity and made oath to the foregoing affidavit -
J. T. Johnson
Commissioner of Pleadings

State of New York Oneida County ss. Peter Morrer of Annsville in said County aged 67 years, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with John Caine of Rome in said County, and was acquainted with him in the Revolutionary war and this deponent further says that in the month of April 1781, he joined Capt. Garret Putnam's Company, Col. Marinus Willett's Regt., and served therein for the term of nine months , and the said John Caine served in said company all the said term of nine months, and we were discharged together at Fort Plain on the Mohawk River, between Christmas & New Years in the month of December 1781 — and further this deponent says not.
This Peter Morrer Mark
Oneida County ss. On this 20th day of June 1882 came before me the above named Peter Mower to me known as a man of credibility, truth and veracity, and made oath to the above affidavit.
W. P. Johnson Comm. of Sedt.
Oneida County ss. William Caine of Rome in said County aged 66 years upwards, being duly sworn

Albany April 10 th 1855
L. P. Malas Esqr Sir
I herewith enclose the Declaration of Mrs Sophia Carr, Widow of John Carr deceased and a Pension under the act of 2 d February 1848. for Bounty land under the act of 3 d March 1855,
I am Sir,
With very great respect Yours Ob st Serv t ,
Sam d H. Marks

JONES, TOWNSEND & RUDD, ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW, OFFICES 36, 37, 38, 39 AND 40 MANN BUILDING, UTICA, N. Y.
THOMAS S. JONES. WILLIAM TOWNSEND. JOSEPH RUDD.
71 Feb. 3rd., 1880.
Hon. Wm. Lochren,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please give me the military record of John Cain, who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary Army . His widow, Sophia Cain, drew a pension for several years. Her pension credentials were recorded in the Pension Office, in the Roll of Pensioners, under act of Feb. 2d., 1848, on Page 40 of Vol. 4. Hoping to hear from you by return mail, I remain,
Dictated by E. C. H.
Address: 39 Mann Building, Utica, N. Y.
Very truly yours
G Clinton Harvey

JONES, TOWNSEND & RUDD, ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW, OFFICES 36, 37, 38, 39 AND 40 MANN BUILDING, UTICA, N. Y.
THOMAS S. JONES. WILLIAM TOWNSEND. JOSEPH RUDD.
Jan. 27th., 1896.
Hon. Wm. Lochren,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me as soon as possible the war history of John Cain , who was a Revolutionary soldier and also a soldier in the War of 1812. He drew a pension up to the date of his death, and after that event, his widow, Sophia Cain, drew a pension for many years. Both John Cain and Sophia Cain died at Camden, Oneida Co., N. Y. I am not sure as to the spelling of the name, - it was either Cain or Kane - I think the former. If not too much trouble,

JONES, TOWNSEND & RUDD, ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW, OFFICES 36, 37, 38, 39 AND 40 MANN BUILDING, UTICA, N. Y.
THOMAS S. JONES. WILLIAM TOWNSEND. JOSEPH RUDD.
2.
and if it can be conveniently found, I wish that you would also give me the war record of Mr. Gain or Kane in the War of 1812.
Hoping to soon receive a reply, I remain,
Dictated by E. C. H.
Very respectfully yours,
E. Clinton Hawey
Address:
39 Mann Building, Utica, N. Y.

Mr. G. M. Saltygober Washington, D. C.
Dear sir:—
In response to your letter dated Jan. 28, asking further data in regard to my ancestors, I wish to say that I am desirous of becoming a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and must prove the date of the birth, marriage and death of my great grandfather who fought in the Revolutionary War. His name is John Kane and he also served in the War of 1812 where he was entitled to a pension. I wish to obtain from the pension department the necessary data which will enable me to meet the requirements of the organization.
My ancestor's name is John Kane from Schuylkill, Herkimer County, State of New York, who served in War of 1812 until he was disabled, and after his death, which occurred some years later, his widow Sophia Phillips Kane claimed the widow's pension which she received until her death which occurred when she was ninety-six years of age. I have been

informed that Sophia Phillips Kane was receiving this pension between the years, or about that time, of 1850-1860.
Now I wish to obtain the date of their marriage, also the date of John Kane's birth and death. I thought it might be possible that you could furnish these dates from your department.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance that you can render I am
Very truly yours,
(Mrs. Merrill J.) S. Grace Congdon
59 Grant Street
Utica,
New York.
Feb. 24, 1914.
P.S. John Kane enlisted in the War of 1812 from Schuyler, Herkimer County, New York.
I am unable to give positively the name of the officers under whom he served.
An early answer would greatly oblige. S. G. C.

MICHIGAN
MRS. EDWARD V. HOWLETT CHAIRMAN GENEOLOGICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE 385 W. HURON STREET PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
Pension Bureau Revolutionary War Section Dept of Interior Washington, D.C.
Dear sir: Will you kindly send me the data on file concerning John Cain , Rev. War veteran and pensioner who died June 7, 1840 at 77yr. 6mo. who enlisted July 1780 at Mohawktown, N.Y. served as private in Capt. Garret Pulman's Co., Col. Willett's N.Y. Reg't, until time of discharge at Ft. Plain; re-enlisted in same Co., and Reg't. and served for some time as sergeant. Born, Florida, N.Y. Dec 10, 1762. Wife, Sophia Fredericks. Did she receive a pension after his death? What family data is on file?
Respectfully
Mary R. Howlett (Mrs E.V.) 385 Huron St. West. Pontiac, Mich

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Baine a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1780 5 mos. Pvt Garret Putnam Marinus Willett NY   Apr. 1, 1781 9 mos. Sgt " " "  
While living at Schuyler, Herk Co. N.Y. he substituted for his son Peter and served from Oct. 5 to Nov. 18, 1814 as Private in Capt. Hultgren's co. of N.Y. mil. that went to the defense of Sackett's Harbour. His son John Jr. served with him.
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment in Rens. Mohawkstown (afterwards called New Florida) N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 10, 1832 His cl. al _____
Residence at date of application, Rome Oneida Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, b. Dec. 10, 1762 at Mohawkstown Montgomery Co. N.Y.
Remarks: Sol man at Schenectady N.Y. d June 7, 1840 at Cam den N.Y.  Mar. 22, 1785 Sophia Frederick who was born Sept. 12, 1766. She was at present age Sept. 15, 1840 res Camden Oneida Co. NY Thos b. Mar. 1, 1786 - Phillip b. July 25, 1787 - Peter b. Dec. 12, 1788 - John b. June 6, 1790 - Wm b. Oct. 16, 1793 - Patsy b. Sept. 23, 1795 - Frances b. Feb. 25, 1798 - Hannah b. June 16, 1800 - Eve b. July 20, 1802, Frederick b. Nov. 7, 1804 - Pertheney b. Nov. 17, 1806 - Barney b. Jan. 12, 1808
Respectfully,
OK
Commissioner.
This is abstract of Rev. pension & County land claims of Rev. + 1812.