Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25424, David Clark, Conn

SERVICE
NUMBER
born
Clark, David
W. 25424
Jane
CONTENTS

6.949 New York June Clark widow of David Clark who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of March 1853 and sent to
How M Schoenmaker N. of R.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 11, Vol. 11.

33. 145
New York. Albany David Clark, decd, of in the State of N. Y. who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution time for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. I Engr 23 August 1832. Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of June 1833 and sent to Henry Wynkoop Arrears to the 4th of Catskill Pension allowance ending N.Y.
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by Lightward Clerk, Book E. L. Vol. 4 Page 1

V o 38. 542
Dario Clark acco N.Y.
7 June 1832
Henry Wynkoop Catskill N.Y.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 7 th July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, —
State of New York Greene County ss.
On this twenty ninth day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one before me Malbone Watson one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York personally appeared Jane Clark a resident of the town of Cairo in the County of Greene and State of New York, — aged eighty nine years who being by me 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 the 7 th July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, — That she is the widow of David Clark who in the revolutionary war resided in the town of _____ in the State of Connecticut and according to the best of her knowledge and belief her husband the said David Clark enlisted as a Soldier in Captain Hamblins or Hamiltons Company in one of the Regiments of the Connecticut Continental line & she thinks the names of Colonels was Bradley and Swift but whether he served under both at the same time or under two separate engagements, but she thinks that he served to the close of the war but how long she cannot now recollect but thinks four or five years part of the time as a private, soldier and part of the time as a corporal & sergeant. She further declares that she was married to the said David Clark on the thirty first day of October A.D. one thousand seven eight hundred and eighty two in the town of _____ in the State of Connecticut, that the ceremony was performed

red by
And that her name before her marriage was Jane Gustin And that her husband the said David Clark died in the town of Schoharie in the County of Schoharie in the State of New York on the blank twenty fifth day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. —
She she was not married to the said David Clark prior to the his leaving the Service but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794 viz at the time above stated.
She further declares that after the revolutionary war she with her said husband moved into the town of Schoharie in the State of New York where he remained until he died.
She further declares that she has often heard her husband relate the in- cidents of the revolution in which he was engaged but in con- sequence of the lapse of time & her old age and infirmity she can not remember any particulars except as above stated.
That her husband has several times been advised to apply for a pension but he uniformly refused because he was not in want of any assistance from his government, but that since his death she is dependant on her friends and for the last several years has lived with her son in law William Purdy. — and now asks from the government that pension which she thinks she is entitled to for the services of her deceased husband in the revolution.
She further declares that she knows of no living witness to prove the foregoing statements nor any documents except the annexed leaf of her bible containing the record of her marriage and the ages of her children kept by her husband in his life- time which she believes is correct
Jane her  X Clark mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year

first above written before me, that said declaration was read to her before she was sworn & I certify that I believe her to be a credible witness and that from bodily infirmity she is unable to write her name or attend Court — — —
Malbone Watson Supreme Court Justice

name or attend Court
STATE OF NEW YORK, Greene County Clerk's Office. } ss.
of the Supreme Court Herk
I, JACOB VAN ORDEN, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that
Malbone Watson
before whom the annexed
was made, and whose name is thereto subscribed, was at the
date thereof a Justice of said Court in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that the signature thereto subscribed is genuine.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, at Catskill, this
24 th day of
May 1852
J Van Orden Ck

State of New York Catskill May 31 st 1852.
Dear Sir
Herewith enclosed is the application of Lane Black widow of David. under act of 7 th July 1838 as you called for in your letter of the 22 nd April last, hoping it may be satisfactory as I know of no other proof to be obtained in this case, I believe the case a meritorious one & hope you will come to the same conclusion
I am Respectfully Yours &c Henry Wynkoop
J. E. Heath Com d of Pennies Washington D. C.

David & Jane Clark Married Oct 31/1782
Susanna Clark born August 11 1783
Sylvester Clark born Oct 2 1787
Seth Clark born April 20 1792
Alvin Clark Sept 1873 June 11 1994
Lucy Clark born Sept 13 th 1800
Alvin Clark Died on August 24 1830
Alvin Clark M age 36 in 2 Mo 13 Day

THE NEW TESTAMENT Of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST,
Translated out of the ORIGINAL GREEK;
And with the former
TRANSLATIONS
Diligently Compared and Revised,
By His MAJESTY's Special Command.
Appointed to be Read in Churches.
EDINBURGH:
Printed by MARK and CHARLES KERR, His Majesty's Printers. MDCCXCI.

No 7770.
Jane Clark, wid of David. N.Y.
Act 4 July 1836.
Set Jan 8/52.
Married in 1782
He died in 1832
Henry Wynkoop Catskill NY

State of New York, Greene County ss
Michael Gurpin of the town New Baltimore County of Greene and State of New York being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he is eighty three years of age and is the brother of Jane Clark who is the widow of David Clark deceased, with whom deponent was also well acquainted?
That during the revolutionary war deponent resided in the town of Middletown in the State of Connecticut, That he always understood and verily believes that said David Clark was a Soldier in the Connecticut Continental line, and he believes he served in the capacity of Sergeant part of the time but under what officers and length of time deponent does not remember but believes he served three or four years in said Corps.
Deponent further saith that during said war the said David Clark was married to deponents sister whose maiden name before her marriage was Jane Gurpin?
That after the revolutionary war the said David Clark with his family moved into the State of New York County of Rensselaer and town of Schodack where he resided until the day of his death which took place about eighteen years since, and left his wife the said Jane Clark his widow and three children him surviving, and that his widow the said Jane Clark has not intermarried and is still living and is an applicant for a pension for the revolutionary services of her husband the said David Clark deceased and further this deponent saith not
Michael Gurpin
Sworn and subscribed before me this 21 st day of April 1851 by deponent Michael Gurpin to me known to be an aged and highly respectable citizen entitled to credit & after having read the foregoing affidavit to him, was sworn to the truth of the facts contained therein
Rufus W. Rely Justice of the peace

State of New York Greene County ss.
Seth Clark of the town of Catskill County of Greene and State of New York being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is fifty nine — years of age and is the son of Jane Clark widow of David Clark, deceased. That deponent in his early days resided with his father the de said David Clark during which time he has frequently heard his father relate the events of the revolutionary war and the part which he had been engaged in during said war but owing to the length of time elapsed since, he cannot remember particulars. He however remembers to have heard his father say that he resided at Middletown in the State of Connecticut and enlisted in the Continental line in a company commanded by Capt. Hamblin or Hamilton in a Regiment commanded by Col. Bradley, and thinks he also served under Col. Swift, but does not remember whether it was in the same Regiment or not, and from the best of his recollection he thinks his father served not less 11 or 12 years in said Corps part of the time as a private Soldier and part of the time as a Corporal and Sergeant, during which time his father was married to deponents mother whose maiden name before her marriage was Jane Gustin. That the ceremony was performed by a Clergyman in the town of Middletown in said State of Connecticut whose name deponent believes was Minow — — who resided at a place called Newfield. That the family record herewith annexed is a correct history of the birth of his fathers children kept by his father in his lifetime.
Deponent further saith that after the revolutionary war his father the said David Clark with his family moved into the State of New York in Rensselaer County in the town of Schoharie where he continued to reside until the day of his death which took place more than eighteen years since

and left his mother the said Jane Clark, who has not intermarried but has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband and for the last seven years resided with her son-in-law William Purdy in the town of Cairo in said County of Greene and is the identical Jane Clark who is an applicant for a pension for the Revolutionary services of her husband the said David Clark deceased and further this deponent saith not
State of New York On this 5 th day of May 1851. before Greene County me came Seth Clark personally known His Seth X Clark to me to be a very respectable citizen entitled to full credit who after having heard read the foregoing affidavit made oath to the truth of the facts contained in said affidavit - -
Robt. Hoskorn Justice of the Peace

State of New York, Greene County
Susanna Benton of the town of Auburn County of Columbia and State of New York being duly sworn deposeth and saith that she is sixty  eight years of age and is the eldest child of Jane Clark widow of David Clark deceased. That her father the said David Clark during the revolutionary war resided in the State of Connecticut and from the frequent conversations from him and others, she is satisfied that her father the said David Clark was a Soldier in the Connecticut Continental line, in a Regiment commanded by Col. Bradley and Swift as she has often heard her father the said David Clark say, but how long and in what years she cannot now remember but believes he was in said Service 4 or 5 years. Deponent further saith that near the close of the war her father was married to Jane Turpin, with whom he lived until the day of his death. That several years after the war he with his family moved into the State of New York in the town of Schoharie, That he died in said town on the twenty fifth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty two and left three children and his wife the said Jane Clark who is now an applicant for a pension for the revolutionary services of her father the said David Clark deceased. Deponent further saith that her father in his lifetime was frequently solicited to apply for a pension but he uniformly refused, because he was easy circumstances & was not in need of a pension; but her mother is now old and infirm and is solely dependent on her friends for her sustenance and for the last six or seven years resided with her son-in-law William Purdy in the town of Cairo in Greene County in said State of New York and further saith not.
Susanna Benton
Sworn and subscribed this 7 th day of May 1851 before me by said se Susanna Benton known to me to be a respectable citizen entitled to full credit
Harrison Lathrop Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Greene County Clerk's Office. }
I, JACOB VAN ORDEN, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Hanson Lathrop before whom the annexed Deposition was made, and whose name is thereto subscribed, was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same, and that the signature thereto subscribed is genuine.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, at Catskill, this 26 th day of
June 1851 J. Van Orden. clerk

David Clark dec
adm. June 7 th 1832
2 yrs pri $ 80
per annum from 4 March 1831 to 25 Aug 1832
when he died
pay to his widow Jane Clark,
Cart to Henry Nysn Hooper , Clatskill NY

Brief in the case of David Clarke decd 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.
His widow Jane Clark was admitted under the acts of July 7 1838 &c. - He lived until 25 Aug 1832. She makes application for the benefit of the acts of June 7 1832,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
for a pension from 4 March 1831 to 25 Aug 1832 when he died , to which she is entitled
Name and residence of Agent
Henry Wynkoop Esq Catskill NY
Thornton Ripley Examining Clerk.

Jane Clark widow of David adm? My 2 yrs pr $80 per annum from 4 March 1836 2 yrs excepted acts July 7 1838 etc
Cert to Hen M Schoonmaker Hog R

State of New York
Catskill January 22 nd 1852
Sir
Your letter of the 8 th inst in relation to the application of Jane Clark widow (of David Clark) under act of 4 th July is received.
The proof of Service & of the marriage I obtained from Connecticut last Summer in person & intended to forward with the application, but through some oversight was neglected, until a few days before your letter was rec d by me, I enclosed them to the Department,
If you have rec d such proof of Service from the Comptroller of Connecticut & the proof of marriage from the town records of Middletown St. you will please acknowledge such receipt, so that I can act accordingly.
Respectfully your Obedient Servant Henry Wynn Keene
J. Wilson Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Catkill January 8 th 1852
Sir
Since a four months since I enclosed the application of Jane Clark widow of David Clark due for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836,
Herewith I enclose evidence of her husband's services & additional proof of marriage?
The papers were drawn by me from the history obtained from the widow & her brother & her children, whose memories were distinct of the frequent conversations of their father in relation to the events of the revolution?
After the declaration and affidavits were duly authenticated, I in person presented it to the Comptroller at Hartford who after an examination of the records furnished me with the enclosed certificate corresponding with the declaration & compared the hand writing of the receipts in his office with the family record annexed to her declaration, which is very similar, to the signature of several receipts on file in the Comptroller's, given by David Clark for clothing & pay for services as a Soldier in the revolutionary war?
The widow & children think he served as a wars man, yet the records at Hartford do not go beyond 1802, your records will unquestionably show whether he served beyond that date?
The case I believe to be a meritorious one & have no doubt your honor will do it ample justice, whatever may be your decision
you will please address to me I am very Respectfully Yours &c J. E. Hatches Comr of Pensions Washington D. C. Henry W. Knapp

Brief in the case of Jane Cook widow of David County and State of New York act July 7 1838
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record & parcel proof David
Documentary & parcel proof marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent David Schoonmaker Horn
Thornton R. Phelps
Examining Clerk.

State of New York Catskill March 12 th /53
Sir
I have yesterday received from the Department of the Interior Certificates of Pensions for the widow of David Black due under act of 7 th July 1838 & the subsequent acts at eighty dollars per annum.
The husband David Black died on the 25 th day of August 1832 , which entitled him to the same amount of pension under act of 7 th June 1832. Can not the Department, issue a Certificate to that amount from 4 th of March 1831 to the 25 th of August 1832, to his widow , the period of his death was proved by the affidavit of Col. John J. Ketter, on whose promises, Black was buried & myself accompanied Col Ketter, to his grave &, saw the date of his decease on a monument erected to his memory.
Could a Certificate be issued to the widow of the balance due him under act of 7 th June 32, it would save expense & labour &, would confer a favour, to all parties interested
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Ob t . Serv t Henry Wynkoop
J. E. Heath Comm. of Pensions Washington D. C.

Hon M. Schoonmaker
Hof Refs

Gatkill February 18 th 1852
Dear Sir
The pension case I requested your honor to look after came to hand this day for which you will please accept my thanks.
Since your exertions have produced fruits so soon you will excuse me by troubling you in another case, viz. The application of Jane Clark widow of David Clark Decd for a pension under act of 7 th July, 1838 , the last proof was sent by me to the Department in September last & I have heard nothing from the case since, will your honor be so kind as ascertain whether the papers have been received or not, as I am not in the habit of troubling the Department with frequent inquiries but this case has passed beyond the usual time for examination.
Allow me also to draw your attention to a deficiency in the Bounty land law of Sept. 1850, or in the decision of the department, viz. if a Soldier makes application for bounty land & dies before the Warrant issues, the Department say that if neither widow or minor child survives him, the Warrant ceases and cannot go to his legal heirs? I contend that the law makes it a vested right, & the land warrant ought to go to the heirs, either the Department ought to change their decision or Congress interpose a remedy. In haste Respectfully yours &c.
Hon Mr Schoonmaker Washington D.C.
Henry Wright

State of Connecticut Comptroller Office Hartford July 11 th 1881
I certify, that on application for evidence of the Service of David Clark in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the books, and documents remaining in this office, and find the name of David Clark, in a Roll under the following heading viz, "Settlement with the 5 th Connecticut Reg t Philip B. Bradley Esq. Colonel before Jan y , 1 st 1780," and opposite said name are the following entries viz, / Rank, private / Commenc t of Service, Feb. 13 th 1779 / Term of this Settlement Jan y , 1 st '80 / Term 2 yrs. 10 mos, 18 days / Amt. of Wages £69. 4. 1 / Money due for blankets £2. 11. / Value of W rs . p d for clothing £22. 8 / Amt. of Debt £73. 17. / Value of W rs . rec d on acct. of Wages £13. 11. / Value of W rs . rec d from Compt. for 10/ / Value of R ts supplied £10. 3. 1. / Amt. of Blankets supplied £0. 19. 5. / Amt. of Credit £25. 3. 6. / Balance £48. 13. 6. /
In another Settlement with the same Regiment for the year 1780, I also find the name of David Clark, and opposite his name entries as follows, viz / Rank private / commencement of service Jan y 1 st 1780 / Term of this settlement Jan y 1 st 1781 / Term 1 year / Amt. of Wages £24. / Money due for Blankets £0. 18. / Amt. of Debt £24. 18 / Value of W rs . rec d on acct. of Wages £0. 1. 8. / Value of clothing & supplied £1. 8. 11. / Amt. of Credit £1. 10. 7. / Balance £23. 7. 5. 1.
I find the name of David Clark also in a

"Settlement with the 2 d Connecticut Regiment, Heman Swift Esq. Colonel for the year 1781." and opposite his name are the following entries viz. / Rank Private / Commence- ment of service Jan y . 1 st 1781 / Expiration of service Dec r 31 st 1781 / Term 12 mo. / Amt of Wages £ 24. / Amt. of deb t Rations &c. £ 0. 18. / Amt. of debt £ 24. 18. / owing for wages £ 6. / Amt. of Clothing & sup p l. £ 0. 11. / Amt. of Credit £ 6. 11. / Balance £ 18. 7. /
R. G. Skinner, Comptroller by Geo. Robinson Clerk.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Sept. 27 th 1852
I certify that on application for further evidence relating to the service of David Clark in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office, and find in addition to the service heretofore certified from this office on or about the 11 th of July 1851, that David Clark whose service is there certified is the only person of that name on the Rolls of Col. Bradley's Regiment in the years 1777, 8, 9 & 80, or in Col. Swift's Regiment in 1781. That the service in Col. Bradley's Regiment, and that in Col. Swift's Regiment in 1781, was performed by the same David Clark, is proved by the accounts and the fact that the balances due for the different periods of service were drawn by Lieut. Henshaw upon the same certificate, and the orders and receipts are filed together.
R. G. Pinnery Comptroller by Geo. R. Robinson Clerk

State of New York Catskill Sept 30 th 1852
Sir
In conformity to your report of the 22 nd April and of the 16 th August last I have enclosed herewith additional evidence in the application of Jane Black widow of David Black, under act of 7 th July 1838. identifying the husband of the applicant as the individual who served in Col. Bradley's Swift's Regt & as this corresponds with the original declaration made by his widow, & confirmed by both the first & enclosed certificates, it proves beyond a doubt that both services were performed by one & the same individual, as no other person of the name of David Black is found on the rolls of those Regts. David Black removed from his alleged place of Residence not many years after the Revolutionary war & hence no person living there at that period can be found who knew him in New York State after his removal to the latter place where he remained to the day of his death.
I hope the Department on a reexamination of the claim will not hesitate in allowing the claim
I have the honor to be
Respectfully Your ob dt Servt.
Henry Wynkoop
Hon J. E. Heath
Comm ee of Pensions
Washington
D. B

✓ No 14.702 Jane Clark wid of Daniel N.Y. David Henry Wynn Koop aug 16 '5.
Act July 7 1838

1870
Jane Clark
widow of David Reese N.Y.
Act 4 th July 1836
Henry Wijnkoop. Jan: 8 th 1852 Same. Apr 22 nd '52 Same Aug 16, '52
Enter under 
Act July 7/1838

9. 31, 3. New York - A Jane Clark widow of David who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of March 5 th and sent to Hon. J. M. Schoonmaker A of K
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 Page 77

11. 458
New York
Jane Clark widow of David Clark who died on the 1832
of in the State of who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of March 1853 and sent to - Hon M Schoenmaker
Arrears to the 4th of Pvt. Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by R. M. Mac Clerk, Book Vol. Page 541

Feby - 23 - 1900 History to Mrs. D. M. Wells Cleveland Ohio
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25.424 Jane Clark Widow of David Clark Priv. Res. War
Act Feb. 2 nd 1848
Index: Vol A , Page 140
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York Greene County ss.
I Jacob Vanorden Clerk of the County of Greene do hereby certify that Malbone Watson Esquire before whom the foregoing declaration of Jane Clark purport to have subscribed and sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, in and for the County of Greene duly authorized by law to administer oaths. That Robert Doolen Esqr before whom the annexed affidavit of Seth Clark purport to have been subscribed and sworn was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County and that Russell Wakely Esqr before whom the affidavit of Michael Surpiss purport to have been subscribed and sworn was at the date of the same also a Justice of the peace in for said County and that the names of the said Justices subscribed to the Jurat of the said Declaration and the to the Jurats of the said several annexed affidavits are their genuine Signatures
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 26 th day of June 1851
J Van Orden. Clerk
Catskill October 22 nd 1851
Sir
Herewith is the application of Jane Clark widow of David Clark dec d for a pension under the act of 4 July 1836. I have the proof of service & marriage, & will send it to the Department in a few days which I think makes it clear case. I am Respectfully your Ob t Serv t
Genl. Wilson Esqr Com r of Pensions Washington D. C.
Henry Wynkoop Esqr

State of New York County of Greene
Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 1 st 1836
State of New York Greene County ss.
On this twenty ninth day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one before me Melbone Watson one of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, personally appeared Jane Clark a resident of Coario in the County of Greene and State of New York aged eighty nine years who being by me 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 1 st 1836 That she is the widow of David Clark who in the revolutionary war resided in the State of Connecticut and enlisted in a Company commanded by Captain Hamblin or Hamilton and according to the best of her recollection in one of the Regiments of the Continental line & she believes that the Colonels name was Bradley and Swift, but whether he served under both at one time or under separate engagements she does not recollect She further declares that she believes that her husband the said David Clark continued to the close of the war and according to the best of her recollection her husband the said David Clark served part of the time in the capacity of Corporal and Sergeant in all four or five years, She further declares that she was married to the said David Clark in the town of Middletown in the State of Connecticut on the thirty first day of October A.D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty two That the ceremony was performed by the Reverend Mr Minow Clergyman of the Presbyterian Church in said town of Middletown She further declares that after the revolutionary war

She with her said husband moved into the town of Schoharie in the State of New York where he continued until he died. That her husband the said David Clark died in said town of Schoharie County of Rensselaer in said State of New York on the twenty fifth day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred & thirty two and left this declarant who has ever since remained a widow and for the last seven years resided with her son in law William Purdy in said town of Cairo Greene County. She further declares that she has no evidence to prove her husband's services as a Soldier nor does she know of any living witness to prove any of the above statements except the annexed leaf of her family from her family bi- ble which contains the records of her family written by her said husband in his lifetime which she believes is correct as to her marriage and the ages of her children. She further declares that her husband in his lifetime has frequently conversed about his services in the revolution but she cannot remember any particulars except the above named officers which she thinks is correct. That her husband has been advised to apply for a pension, but that he uniformly refused, because he was not in want of any assistance from the government, but that declarant is now old & infirm and is now mainly dependant on her friends for subsistence.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me, & I the said Judge do further certify that the foregoing declaration was duly read to her, before she was sworn & believe her to be a credible witness. And I further certify that from bodily infirmity she cannot write her name and is unable to attend Court. Note twenty fifth day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred & thirty two interlined before the execution thereof.
her Jane X Clark mark
Malbone Watson Supreme Court Justice

State of New York Rensselaer County ss
John I. Keith of the town of Scho- daick County of Rensselaer and State of New York being duly sworn deposes and saith that he seventy three years of age and was well acquaint- ed with David Clark (now deceased) who for several years previous to his death resided a near neighbor to this deponent.
That on the twenty fifth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred thirty two, said David Clark died and was bu- ried in a grave yard on this deponent's farm and this deponent frequently seen the Inscription on the grave Stone erected to the memory of said David Clark deceased corresponding to the above date. And this deponent further saith that said David Clark left a widow named Jane Clark whose maiden name before her marriage was Jane Turpin and deponent was informed that she is still living and is now an applicant for a pension for the Revolutionary Services of her husband the said David Clark deceased and further this deponent saith not Note fifth & said David Clark did interline
On this 1 st day of April 1851 before me came bro. John I. Keith to me well known to be a highly intelligent and re- spectable citizen who being by me duly sworn to the truth of the facts contained in the foregoing affidavit
W. Bachman Justice of the peace of the County of Rensselaer

On this 1 st day of April 1851 before JOHN J. VANCE me came Col. JOHN J. KITH to me well
STATE OF NEW-YORK, RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, HENRY A. CLUM, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that A. Schuman Esq. before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and whose name is thereto subscribed, was, at the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this Nineteenth day of June A. D. 1851
H. A. Clum
Clerk.

State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex Ss: Middletown July 11 th 1851.
I. Elhan Spencer Clerk of the said Town of Middletown, do hereby certify that the following is a true copy from the Marriage list of Records of the said Town, viz:
"David Clark was born Nov. 21, 1761.
"David Clark & Jane Turpin were married Oct 31, 1782
"Susanna Daught r of David & Jane Clark born Aug st 17, 1783.
"Silvester Son of Do. & Do. born Oct 2 d 1789
"Seth Son of Do. & Do. born April 20, 1792
"Allen Son of Do. & Do. born June 11, 1794
"Lucy Daught r of Do. & Do. born Sept 13, 1800"
Dated at said Middletown the day and year first above named Elhan Spencer Town Clerk,
State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex Ss. Middletown July 11. 1851.
Personally appeared Elhan Spencer known to me to be the person who signed the above certificate and made solemn oath that the matters contained in said certificate are true; and that he is Town Clerk of said Town of Middletown Before me
John L. Smith Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut }
County of Middlesex ss: I, Eliza Spencer, clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Middle- sex aforesaid, (the same being a Court of Record) do hereby certify that John L. Smith — Esq. (whose signature, known by me to be genuine, is affixed to the foregoing certificate), is a Justice of the Peace in and for said Middlesex County, duly commissioned and qualified, And that he is, as such Justice of the Peace, authorized by Law to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County Court this 11 th day of July A.D. 1851.
Eliza Spencer Clerk of County Court,