Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12391, Daniel Buck, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Buck, Daniel
S. 12391
carded
CONTENTS

Date of death rest in A B
12813 8989 8989- (8989) father 8989 New York 8989
Daniel Buck
Resided in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Donny of the 8th Regiment Col. Shepard in the Mass? m for 7 mo
Enrolled on the Roll of New York at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of May 1833 and sent to J P Johnson Rome
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $46.66 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 21.66
$68.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book Vol. 4 Page 44

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Oneida County,
On this 11th day of Sept 1832 personally appeared in open court now sitting, Daniel Buck , in the court of Common Pleas Oneida Co 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 Bridgewater Mass. in the year 1762. Record of age in town of Bridgewater. Resided at Chesterfield Mass. when he entered service. Since war has lived at Chesterfield - since and now Boonville Oneida Co New York. That he was out in the militia in 1778 or 1779 under Capt Benjamin Penny & Col Porter and served at New London, one month. That about first of July 1780 enlisted for six months, under Capt John K. Smith Col William Sheppard, Lieut Thos Gen Bon - Gen La Fayette Division Br Miff - Continued in service having joined army at New Point and performed service in the Jerseys and was discharged at New Point about first Jan'y 1781. and rec'd a discharge signed by Capt Smith which has been lost. refer to a copy of certificate rec'd by Col Burnet. Col Swift. Capt Sam Shaw. Capt Udery - Continental officers - has no other proof.
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. Clk
Daniel Buck
We, Peter Schuyler Merchant and Henry Graves Postmaster residing in Boonville Oneida County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Buck 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. and that he is a man of truth and veracity. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. before me this 25 day of August 1832
Lorin Miller Justice Peace
Peter Schuyler Henry Graves
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 Peter Schuyler Merchant who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Boonville and that Henry Graves Postmaster who has also signed the same, is a resident in Boonville and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Upon distance of witness from court it would occasion too much expense to require a personal attendance.
By the Court C. H. H. Genl Pres.
I, George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Oneida Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Daniel Buck for a pension. In Testimor V V I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 11th day of Sept 1832
And I certify that Lorin Miller above named is a justice of the Peace for said County and the above signature I believe to be in his proper handwriting. Geo Brown Clerk
Joseph B Read Dep. Clk

No. 12.813
Daniel Buck Oneida County New York.
Admitted
7 mo. Private
✓ B. P. Johnson
Home
New York

BRIEF in the case of Daniel Buck  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 1778-9 1 Private Gen. Capt. Benj. Bouny   do " 1780 6 " Col. Follen Capt. Wm. H. Smith Col. Wm. Shepard Brig. Genl. Poor Genl. La Fayette  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Chesterfield, State of Massachusetts  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witness & Traditionary  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. " "

May 4, 1931
Mrs. Thomas D. Watkins 1581 Kemble Street Utica, New York
Rev. War Section AWF:MLB
Daniel Buck $12391
Dear Madam:
You are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to pension having been claimed on account of the services of Daniel Buckley who after the Revolution lived in New York State; nor do the records afford any data in regard to William Buckley.
You are furnished herewith the history of Daniel Buck who was pensioned for service in the War of the Revolution, while residing in Oneida County, New York.
It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 13391, that Daniel Buck was born in 1762 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
While residing in Chesterfield, Massachusetts, he enlisted in 1778 or 1779 and served one month in Captain Benjamin Bonney's company, Colonel Porter's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted in July, 1780 and served six months in Captain John K. Smith's company, Colonel William Shepard's Massachusetts regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, at which time he was living in Boonville, Oneida County, New York.
In 1893 one Daniel Buck stated that the soldier, Daniel Buck, was his grandfather. There are no further family data.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid, and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data:
Daniel Buck, Certificate 8989, issued May 6, 1835, rate $23.35 per annum, to commence March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

J. R. W. Exr. No. 12391, Inv Rev. War.
March 13, 1905.
Madam:
In reply to your inquiry, you are advised that Daniel Buck in his application for pension made September 16, 1832, gave his residence as Boonville, N. Y.
The name of his wife is not mentioned. An inquiry of the Town Clerk of Chesterfield, Mass., may afford the desired information and date of marriage.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. A. M. Church,
Boonville, N. Y.

1893 May 10, Heir to Daniel Buck Mankato, Minn
June 26 '96 Soc pued w job Korr Clearfd Pa JWS
Nov. 1904 Heir to Mrs. A. M. Church Boonville N.Y.
Mar. 11, 1905 - To above. Name of wife not stated see letter
1931 - April May May 4 Heir to Mrs. Thomas D. Watkins
See trans
12391 INVALID.
File No. 12,391
Daniel Buck
Prn. Rev. wa
Act: June 7th 1832
Index: - Vol. 1 , Page 52
[Arrangement of 1870.]

12. 813 Ely Oneida Co. N. Y.
1778-og. Col Porter Militia New London 1 mo.
1780. Col Wm Shepard, Regt. Brig Gen Poor — 6 months.
Whole. 7 months.
231. Johnson Agent. Home N.Y.
Pension payable at N.Y. Bank. New York.

State of New York
Otsego County ss
On this third day of July 1832 before me personally appeared Alexander Bryant of Butternuts in said County aged Twenty years who being duly sworn deposes and saith that he is well acquainted with Daniel Buck Esq of Boonville Oneida County and that he knew him in the revo- lutionary war and that he knows of his serving in the Continental army for six months service under General Washington united in the service at West point about the first of July 1780 John N Smith Capt Wm Shepherd Col Comdr of the Regt Brigadier Genl Poor Comdr of Brigade La Fayette Division Lt Duff - Other service of one month by enlistment under Capt Benjamin Barry Comdr of Company under Col. Porter service at New London Lt & further saith not except that the time was about August 1779
Alex r Bryant

Clerks office Olney County
ss I Horace Lathrop Clerk of the
County of Olney do hereby certify that Samuel G. Gilbert before whom the within affidavit for perjury to have been taken was on the day of the date of the
same a Justice of the Peace duly elected & sworn in and for said County and authorized to take affidavits And that the signature "Sam G. Gilbert" I believe to be in the proper handwriting of the said Justice.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County this 12 th day of July 1832.
Horace Lathrop. Clerk

Ottigo County ss Before me Samuel C. Gilbert one of the justices of the peace for said County personally appeared the above named Alexander Bryant to me known as a man of credibility truth and veracity who being by me duly sworn declared that the facts set forth in the above affidavit are true
Sam - C. Gilbert 3

Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., March 1, 1893.
Respectfully returned to
Daniel Buck, Esq.,
Mankato, Minn.,
with the request that he will please furnish, for purposes of identification, the soldier's place of residence at the time he received pension and
also the Christian name of his widow, if one survived him.
John B. Rau
Commissioner.

DANIEL BUCK, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
IN RE _____ VS. _____ o. _____
MANKATO, MINN. Feb 22 1893
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Dear Sir
My grandfather Daniel Buck was a soldier of the Revolution from the state of Massachusetts & afterwards drew a pension - If there is anything among your records to show, where & when he was born, how long he served, and in what capacity I should be very glad if you will let me know. I am not seeking any back pension but desire to know as to the facts, which I inquire about. Truly Yours - Daniel Buck
When the soldier Daniel Buck received a pension his residence & post-office was Boonville, Oneida County New York & no widow survived him - Yours truly Daniel Buck

Clearfield, Pa., June 15, 1896
Hon. D. I. Murphy,
(Pension Commissioner,)
Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
Inquiry has been made of me concerning the record of Ichabod Buck , who was supposed to have enlisted from the State of New York, and served in the Army of the Revolution. The records are exceedingly meagre, as well as the lines dividing the States of New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. in those days. His friends think he was a Captain. There is a record on page 334 of the New York State Archives, entitled "New York in the Revolution," now in the War Department Library at Washington, which shows Ichabod Buck a private in Colonel Whiting's regiment.
I am very desirous of knowing if there is a record, and if Ichabod Buck drew a pension as a revolutionary soldier, if so, what his service was? Also of Major Daniel Buck of the Seventeenth Regiment, Kings District, Albany County, whose record also appears in the New York State Archives - ("New York in the Revolution.") did he receive pension & if so on what service -
Please give me information as to him also, and oblige,
Yours very respectfully,
James Keer

adg
E. L. Ware Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir-
Will you please tell me if John Higby received a pension. He was taken captive in 1780 at Ballston by Muns and taken to Canada. He is a direct ancestor of my husband and am very anxious to get the papers straightened out. also the Rev. Daniel Buck who served the the

Revolutionary We know he did receive a pension but have you records of them- He is an ancestor of my own-
Please send to me at Mrs E. M Church. Boonville Canada Geo. N.Y.
Old Forge. Oct. 26. 1904.

PRESIDENT WILLIAM C. WRIGHT UTICA, N. Y.
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT WILLIAM E. LEWIS UTICA, N. Y.
2ND VICE-PRESIDENT SAMUEL H. BEACH ROME, N. Y.
3RD VICE-PRESIDENT G. LINNEMANN PRESCOTT ROME, N. Y.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
RT. REV. EDWARD HUNTINGTON COLEY MRS. DANIEL N. CROUSE JUDGE P. C. J. DEANGELIS CAPT. WILLIAM G. MAYER DR. JAMES W. W. DIMON
LIBRARIAN
MRS. THOMAS D. WATKINS 1521 KEMBLE STREET UTICA, N. Y. TELEPHONE 4-9088
TREASURER GRAHAM COVENTRY UTICA, N. Y.
RECORDING SECRETARY WM. PIERREPONT WHITE UTICA, N. Y.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY ABIGAIL C. DIMON
FOUNDED 1876 BY HORATIO SEYMOUR TO SECURE STATE RECOGNITION OF THE CENTENNIALS OF THE REVOLUTION. WE NOW SEEK NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR THEM ALSO IN 1932—A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WORTHY OF THE CITY OF UTICA, AND HER FAIR NAME
MUNSON-WILLIAMS MEMORIAL BUILDING PARK AVENUE AND ELIZABETH STREET UTICA, N. Y.
21 March 1931, 21
E.W. Morgan Acting Commissioner Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr Morgan:
In 1840 was published a list of the Pensioners of the United States, among those living at Utica at that time is given the Name of Daniel Buckley. We have at last located his grave and we are anxious to have his record complete. Would you be so kind as to have his Record sent us so we can complete our Record? This soldier served from Conn and died in Utica in 1843.
A William Buckley served from Conn, having come to New York State later and dying in The town of Paris Oneida County N.Y., it is said he is a pensioner before 1834, If so please send us his record.
Thank you so much for helping us to locate these old Soldiers.
Sincerely yours
Mrs. Thomas D. Watkins
Mrs Thomas D. Watkins, Librarian

FEB 16 1905
Barnville N.Y.
Feb. 13 05
Dear Sir -
I wrote you once about the statement of the Military history of Daniel Buck. you replied but made one mistake he was in the Revolutionary War -
Battles engaged in - None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Chesterfield Mass -
Date of application for pension Sept 11-1832. 16261

Residence at date of application Barnville, So. Y.
That is where the mistake was I think, can you correct that and give me the name of his wife if not where can I get the rest of the information
Respt yours.
Thos E. M Church Barnville
Canada Co. N.Y.