Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2156, Daniel Dana, New York

SERVICE
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New York
Dana, Daniel
S. 2156
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Ohio - 4803 Pittsburgh New York
Daniel Dana
of Genesee in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Weisner of the Regt. commanded by Col. Nichols in the Pennsylvania line for 7 months
N.Y. Line. Records corrected
Inscribed on the Roll of New York Dec 10 '33 at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29. day of Jan'y. 1833 - - - and sent to the P.G. L. & S. H. J. R.
Arrears to 4th of Apr. 1832 $35.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Apr '33 11.66 $ 46.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. B. Atles Clerk Book D Vol. 5 Page 81
Certificate corrected as to date and returned to Blamant Pembroke, N.Y. 10 Mar '34
Cir to Pen Agt 30. Sept 1837
To Ohio Pitt from 4 March 1836 28 June 1838. Notification sent to Anderson Dana Warren Ohio
Letter to 3 d Auditor 3 d Oct 1838.
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March 1836 to 4 Sept 1837. Age notified 20. Oct 1838

Daniel Dana
Declaration —
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Please make returns to Horace M. Soper Batavia
Examined
Genesee Co N.Y.
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Yrs. private
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Declaration of Daniel Dano, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7. 1832
State of New York
County of Seneca } ss.
In this fifteenth day of October personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting in the town of Butaria in and for the county of Seneca, Daniel Dano, a resident of the town of Pembroke in the county of Seneca and State of New York, aged seventy two years on the 16 th day of September 1832, 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 in August 1776, but on what day he cannot recollect, while he resided in Wilkesbarre in Pennsylvania he enlisted under Lieut Gore with the understanding that he was to join the New York Regiment not then complete — that he enlisted as a private for seven or nine months, but cannot tell which — that he served about seven months in the New York State troops or militia, that he found his own arms, blanket and clothing and never received any from Government — that he marched from Wilkesbarre to Kingsbridge and then joined the Regiment under Capt Wisener — 1 st Lieutenant was Dallas and 2 d Lieutenant was Gore — that the Regiment was commanded by Col Nichols or Nicholson — the names of the Col and Lieut. Col. were Nichols and Nicholson but cannot recollect which was the Col. but thinks it was Nichols. — that he remained at Kingsbridge till the army under General Washington marched from Kingsbridge to White Plains and he then marched to White Plains — that he was on the outer picket guard of the left wing of the army when the British attacked our army at White Plains and had a slight skirmish with the advance guard of the enemy and then retreated — the main action was between the other wing and the enemy down near the north River — The Brigade was commanded by General George Clinton under Major General Heath — The left wing of the army at White Plains was commanded by Gen. Lee — that he remained at White Plains till the latter part of November and marched from

thence to Peekskill and remained there until he was discharged militarily, which was in February or March 1777 but cannot tell the exact time. — That he has no documentary evidence of his services and knows of no person living by whom he can prove his services. — That he was born in Ashford in Windham County in the State of Connecticut on the 16 th September 1760 — that he has no Record of his age but believes he is of the above age from information from his parents. — That he never received any discharge from the service. 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. —
That since the war he has resided in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania about one year — there in Enfield, Hartford Co. Ct. about 14 years — in Guildhall Vt. about 18 years — then in Pembroke, Genesee County, about 15 years where he now resides. — That the Rev. Hugh Wallace and Zacharias Darrow and reside in Pembroke, and in his neighborhood are well acquainted with him and can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief in his services as a soldier of the Revolution. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. —
Daniel Dana
Sworn and subscribed
The day and year aforesaid
in open court
Timothy Fitch Clerk
We, the Rev. Hugh Wallace, a Clergyman residing in the town of Pembroke in the county of Genesee and State of New York, and Zacharias Darrow residing in the same place, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Dana, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy two years of age, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. —
Hugh Wallace
Zacharias Darrow
Sworn and subscribed
The day and year aforesaid
in open court
Timothy Fitch Clerk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogat- -ions prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and died as such and the court further certifies that that it appears to them that Hough Wallis who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman residing in the town of P'keepsie County of Dutchess and State of New York and that Leachman Darrow of the same place who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town and county and is a credible person and their statements are entitled to credit. Isaac Pitman Robert Darliff William Mitchell
I, Timothy Fitch, clerk of the said court of Common Pleas hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Daniel Darrow for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 15 th November 1832 Timothy Fitch Clerk
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Paul Dana of New York
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Wm L Tracy

BRIEF in the case of Paul Dana of Pembrook  by of Tennessee 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? 72  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.     haft In 17 96 7 Private Gen. Capt Wisner, Col Stockwell, Genl Clinton, Genl Heath, Genl Lee,  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? White Plains  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wilkesbarre Penna  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? except Papers not properly attached 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Mohr Examining Clerk.  By 19/1833

Request for Transfer of Pension from Daniel D. Dana
Mrs. E. Whittier NY

State of Ohio } Trumbull County ss }
On this second day of May A 1838, before me, the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Trumbull personally appeared Daniel Dana, who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Wisken, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Nichols or Nicholson (the one being Col- and the other Lieut-Col-) in the service of the United States; That his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State New York, from whence he removed in June 1836, that he now resides in Trumbull County Ohio where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be payable at Pittsburgh Pa. in future. The following are his reasons for removing from New York to Ohio (viz) to locate himself with his children, after the decease of his wife -
Daniel Dana
Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day and year aforesaid. Sam l Chesney Justice of the peace
Also personally appeared Anderson Dana, to me personally known, as a person of veracity and made solemn oath that the above named Daniel Dana is the identical person named in the Certificate dated at the War Office of the United States the 30 th day of May 1834 and signed Lewis Cass Secretary of War, which Certificate was then exhibited and that he is the person described in the above affidavit
Sam l Chesney Justice of the Peace

The State of Ohio I Geo Parsons Clerk of the Court Brumback County of Common Pleas in and for said County Do hereby Certify that Samt Chesney Esq whose proper signature is subscri- bed to the foregoing Affidavits & Certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit are due to all his Official acts
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Warren this 2 nd day of May A.D. 1838 Geo Parsons Clerk By J. D. Taylor Deputy

By
Hon: Elisha Whittsey Esq. Member of Congress Washington City
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Warren May 2, 1838
Elisha Whittier Esq r
Sir
Enclosed is an affidavit of my Father's accompanied by a wish to have a transfer of the place of receiving pay for a small pension (assigned to him by the generous liberality of our Government) changed from New York to Pittsburgh. Will you be so kind as to convey the same to the Pension Office and procure the requested Transfer, I am apologetic for troubling you (when you undoubtedly have much business of a public nature to occupy your time and attention) be assured I trust that with you it will be deemed sufficient to state, simply, that my aged Father whose the token of whose life seems to be almost glimmering in the socket, was one who in his youthful days voluntarily associated himself with those brave men who risked their lives to obtain the liberty which has so long reigned over and blest our Country. It is now about two years since my Father removed from Seneca County N.Y. to this place, too on or soon after the 4 th of March 1836 he drew the pension allowed him, the last time, having removed to this State soon after he could not draw any further until a transfer of the place of paying was obtained accordingly while on a visit to his son residing in Seneca Co. this State in June last he made application of a transfer of his pension but as for some reason to me unknown, it was not effected which fact was recently ascertained by applying to the Pension Agency in Pittsburgh. Perhaps this failure was occasioned by some informality in the papers. If so, I sincerely hope there is now

forwarded will be satisfactory, or perhaps the failure may have arisen from some accident befalling the paper on the road if the former be the case and the present be in any manner disquieting I hope to be appri- -sea of the particular difficulty and will then endeavor to avoid errors in the next time I trust the transfer may be made, so that the pension can be had from the time of the last receipt - (March 4. 1836) Not being conversant with the method of doing business at the Pension Office and not being able to obtain any information from any other person I am not certain whether the Commissioners of Pensions will apprise us of the transfer being made if that is not his usual custom will deem it an additional favor to be informed by a letter directed either to my father or myself directed to Warren - A compliance with the above requests will greatly oblige your friend and constituent very respectfully yours
Anderson Dana

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Daniel Dana 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. S. 7, 2156
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 7 or 9 mos. Pvt. Wiener Nichols. N.Y.          
Battles engaged in, White Plains. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wilkesbarre, Pa. Date of application for pension, Oct. 15, 1832. His cl. was al. Residence at date of application, Rembroke, Genesee Co., N.Y. Age at date of application, B. Sept. 16, 1760, at Ashford, Conn.
Remarks: In 1838, he referred to his deceased wife and to his children, no names stated except that of a son, Anderson and a son, Daniel H.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

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2156
INVALID.
1917, July 9. History to Mrs. Scott Stahl. for
1927- July 25- Photo of 2 pages to Miss Bertha L. Dana. See her request in claim of Ala Dana. MMN
File No. 2156
Daniel Dana
Pr. Pa. line
Act: June 7, '32
Index: —Vol. A , Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]
N.Y. Line. Records corrected Dec 10 '13

Greenleaf Sept 21 st Force
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
In way Cir 200

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Seneca
ss.
On this Twenty first day of July 183 7 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Seneca personally appeared Daniel Dana who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Wisner in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Richols in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State ( District, or Territory, ) of Ohio where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Lembroke New York to Adams Seneca County Ohio . That I am aged and need the attention of my Children: and have come here to reside with my son Daniel H. Dana .
Daniel Dana
Sworn and subscribed to before me, } the day and year aforesaid. }
Isaac Phelps
☞ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
☞ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
☞ In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
☞ Mode of authenticating papers. —In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officers who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

State of Ohio Seneca County ss Attest July 21 st 1837-
I Issa Phelps a Justice of the Peace in the County above named do hereby Certify That I have the most Satisfactory Evidence (viz) The Oath of D. H. Danna That Daniel Danna Who had this day appeared before me to take the Oath of Identity is the the same person named in the Identical person named in the foregoing Certificate The above Evidence made before me Issa Phelps { Seal }
The State of Ohio ss Seneca County ss I Luther A. Hance, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that Issa Phelps before whom the within or foregoing affidavit and certificate appear to have been made and whose name is subscribed was at the time of subscribing the same, and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - And that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 10 th day of August A.D. 1837
Luther A. Hance Clerk

Letter to Hon E. Whittelsey 10. May 1838.
In reply May 8. Mr. Evans,
L Edw. Evans Esq Pension Agent Washington
Eff Smith Hon E. Whittelsey (A.R.)

Washington May 18 th 1838.
Sir I wish you would attend to the inclosed as soon as your convenience will permit, and be pleased to return the letter of A. Dana.
Very Respectfully Yours E. Whittelsey.
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Inst June 25.
Mr. Ewan
Esq.
free
L. Edwards Esq., Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Warren Ohio June 18. 1838
Sir Your favor to the Hon. Elisha Whittelsey of May 10 th is before me, in that you say that the name of my father Daniel Dana, is not found on the Pension Roll of New York and herewith enclose the Original Certificate - I will just observe that after drawing pensions at the Bank in N. York a year ago my father afterwards drew his pension in Albany and drew the last time there 2 years ago last month -
Yours very Respectfully Anderson Dana
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Washington June 14th 1834-
Sir
I inclose to you the letter of Anderson Dana which you requested me to send back to you. I have not heard any thing further from Mr Dana.
Very Respectfully Yours E Whitley.
J L Edwards Esq Comm on Pensions.

Oct 9 Mr Ewing,
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm'r of Pensions War Dept. City of Washington.

MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK,
Albany Pension Agency,
Oct. 3 rd
1839
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 30 th ult o . I have to state, that David Davis a Pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832 — at 2332/1000 — Dollars per ann m . was last paid to the 4 th day of March 1836.
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
Thos M c Lean
PRES'T, AND PENSION AGENT.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 18 th 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Daniel Darrac a Pensioner on the Roll of the Pittsburgh, Pa. Agency, at the rate of twenty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 4 th of September 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
William E. Parrish
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Payments to be made at New York by Presd. U.S. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
New York
Recorded by Geo. Stiles Clerk, in Book D Vol. 5 page 81.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Daniel Dana of the State of New York — who was a Private in the Revolutionary
Army
is entitled to receive Twenty Three dollars and Thirty Three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1834, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this — 29 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four.
Signature Secretary of War.
Examined and countersigned.
Signature J. L. Edwards

Rev Soc 121
Port Chester N.Y., June 28, 1917
Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am seeking information of my ancestor Daniel Dana who was inducted and granted a pension in 1831 for his services in the Revolution- ary War.
I do not know what rank he held, if any, but he enlisted either at Wilkesboro Pa after the Wyoming Massacre or at White Plains and continued with Washington's army until discharged at the end of the War.

Thanking you in advance for any favor in this matter I am
yours truly
Grace Dana Stahl
address -
Mrs Scott Stahl
702 E First St.
Port Clinton
Ohio.

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