Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2537, George M Deeds, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Deeds, George M. Phebe
W.2537
CONTENTS

New Jersey 3876
Rep date 11. 28. 43
Phebe Deeds
widow of George M. Deeds who died on the 8 th February 1812 of Essex County in the State of N. Jersey who was a private — in the company — commanded by Captain Craig — of the Regt  1 st Jersey commanded by Col: Van Courtland in the N. York line for 9 months
New Jersey
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey — at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of 1843 and sent to C. G. McChesney Trenton, New Jersey
Arrears to the 4th of March '43 — $ 360. 00 Pemi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 15. 00
$ 375. 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by W. Stewart Clerk. Book C. — Vol. 3 — Page 139

Declaration
In order to Obtain the Benefit of the Third Third Section of the Act of Congress of the 21 st July 1836. State of New-Jersey
Essex County — Is on this Twentyninth day of October In the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Thirty six. — Personally appeared before the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas In and for Said County, — Betsy Deeds a Resident of the Said County of Essex and State of New-Jersey Twenty six 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 act of Congress passed July 21 st 1836, That she is the Widow of George M. Deeds Late of the County of Essex Deceased, Who was a private Soldier In the New-Jersey State Troops and as she has always understood Belonged to a Company of Militia commanded by Captain John Craig of Rahway Essex County New-Jersey, And that she has further understood, And has often heard the Said George M. Deeds say, That in the first part of the Revolutionary War and before the British Landed on Long-Island he Enlisted for Five Months and served out his whole term, First Station on Said Island under the command of Colonel Von Courttand and Then at Elizabeth Town point and along the River under the command of the Said Col Von Courttand and Colonel Thomas. But dont now recollect what Captain he stated he Enlisted under. — And this deponent further saith That she is knowing that her husband the Said George M. Deeds was out, on Militia duty at the time of the Battles at Connecticut Farms and Springfield, and is also knowing that the Said George M. Deeds was out and in actual service for several Monthly Tours in Said war after she the Said Betsy was Married to the Said George M. Deeds, and that she has frequently heard the Said George M. Deeds say that he was out on duty & in actual service more then two years at different periods during Said war with Great Britain — And the Said Betsy Deeds further declares that she was Born September 13 th 1770. and was Married to the Said George M. Deeds June 20 th 1779 By the Rev d Benjamin Woodruff of Westfield in Said County. — Which Marriage took place before the Expiration of the last period of his service — And that her

husband the said George M. Deeds was Born June 1 st 1755. and died on the Third day of February 1821 st at Connietit Farms in said County - According to the Old Family Record, Now in her possession. - And that she has Remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by Reference to the proof herewith annexed.
Sworn to and Subscribed on { Phebe Deeds the day and year above written before the said Court -
E. Van Lendace Clk
I Elias Van Lendace Clk Clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas In and for the County of Essex In the State of New Jersey do hereby certify That the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of the W d Phebe Deeds for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of office this Twentyninth day of October In the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Thirty Six.
E. Van Lendace Clk

Births Marriages & Deaths of all David Ball Senior family of Oregon, ————— G e e e e
David Ball Sen n born February 5 th 1720 Olde Style —————
David Ball was married to Phebe Brown
July 5 th 1740 —————
Apphia Ball was born May 22 nd 1742 Olde
Stephen Ball was born August 1744 and died 1747. He was 3 Years and 3 days Olde when he died —————
Phebe Ball wife of David Ball died July 10 th 1748
David Ball Jr. was married to Joanna Hatch November 9 th 1748 —————
Stephen Ball was born March 17 th 1751
David Ball was born 17 th 1753. He was and he is Feb ruary Mar

David Ball died April 19. 1788 in the Sixty Eighth Year of his Age. Text that was preached at his funeral Sermon was Psalms 23: (and 41 Verse). Yea though I walk through the valley of the Shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me - thy rod and the staff they comfort me - Preached by the Rev. Mr. Richards
The text that was preached at the burial of Joanna Ball you will find in Phillippians first Chapter the 23 Verse. for I am in a strait between two have a desire to depart and be with Christ which is far better - Preached by the Rev. Mr. Richards
George Deeds was born June 1 th 1755.
Phebe Ball was born September 19. 1760. The above George and Phebe was Married June 20 th 1779. and our Children are as follows Stephen Ball Deeds was born on Monday 31. of January at Gen Obloc 1700. Mary Deeds born October 5 th between Deeds.

February 13, 1940
BA-J/MCS George M. Deeds W.2537
Mrs. Jonathan N. Deyo 118 East Clay Avenue Roselle Park, New Jersey
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to George M. Deeds, a Revolutionary War soldier who lived at Connecticut Farms, Essex County, New Jersey.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.2537, based on the military service of George M. Deeds.
George M. Deeds was born June 1, 1755. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
He enlisted in 1776, sometime before the British landed on Long Island, and served five months as private in the company of Captain John Craig of Rahway, Essex County, New Jersey, in Colonels Van Cortland's and Thomas' New Jersey regiments. After his marriage (June 20, 1779) he served on tours of about one month each, amounting to not less than six months in all, with the New Jersey troops under Colonel Moses Jaques and was in the battles of Connecticut Farms and Springfield.
George M. Deeds married at Westfield, Essex County, New Jersey, June 20, 1779, Phebe Ball who was born September 19, 1760. The place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown.
George M. Deeds died February 3, 1812, at Connecticut Farms, Essex County, New Jersey.
As the widow of George M. Deeds, Phebe Deeds was allowed pension on her application executed October 29, 1836, at which time she was living in Essex County, New Jersey.

Reference was made to the following children of George M. and Phebe Deeds: Stephen B. who was born January 31, 1780, was in Middlesex County, New Jersey, in 1843, and in that year the widow, Phebe Deeds, stated he was her oldest son; Mary who was born October 5, ---- (year torn from record).
The widow, Phebe Deeds, stated in 1843 in Middlesex County, New Jersey, that the following data were taken from her father's family Bible:
*
David Ball, Senior, born February 5, 1720, Old Style
David Ball was married to Phebe Brown July 9, 1740
Apphia Ball was born May 22, 1742, Old Style
Stephen Ball was born August, 1744, and died 1747, he was 3 years and 3 days old when he died
Phebe Ball, wife of David Ball died July 10, 1748
David Ball, Sr., was married to Joannah Watki- (letters after k torn from record) November 9, 1748
Stephen Ball was born 17th 1753, N----- (letters after N torn from record)
Very truly yours
A. D. HILIER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
*
" David Ball died Apr. 19, 1776 in the Seventy eighth or 1797 Sixty eighth years of his age "
I omitted these data as were so illegible. If he died in 1787, aged 68 yrs, he was identical with unknown father David Ball who died Feb. 5, 1720 O. S.
Notes

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Administration, Mr. A. D. Hiller                      Washington, D. C.

118 East Clay Avenue, Roselle Park, New Jersey. Jan. 23, '40.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me a copy of application of widow of George M. Deeds , Conn. Farms, Essex Co., N.J. and all other data pertaining to the family you may have - claim #2537 on services rendered in the Rev. War, and greatly oblige
Yours very truly, Elizabeth M. Deyo Elizabeth M. Deyo.
(Mrs. Jonathan N.)
ADMINISTRATOR'S ☆ JAN 24 1940 RECEIV.

1940 Feb. 12. List. to Mrs. Jonathan M. Deyo. A.D.
Jan.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2537  Phebe Deeds  Widow  George M Deeds  Rev. Rev. War  Act: July 4, 1836.  Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 174
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Phoebe Beeds N. Jersey.
Suspended
In letter 13 June 1837 P. B. Miller, Lit. to Hon. J. F. Randolph Jan 7 27, 1841. " " " " Nov. 5, 1842
Act 4 July 1836

Thos. M c Whorter
FREE
L L Edwards Esq Court of Pleasants Washington D. C.
5 Nov 1842
100 6
Chicago Dec 15

New Brunswick Nov 2. 1842
J L Edwards Esq D. Sir
Will you send me a copy of your letter to me stating the situation of the claim of the widow of George Seede for a pension - G. D. was from Essex or Somerset Co -
Yours
John Randolph

June 22 1811.
Mr. J. Smith
George W. Seeds
J. M. [unclear]
in
EDWARD
Lord of Petitions
Washington
H. H. [unclear]

J L Edwards
Will you inform me whether George M  AB Seeds , from Essex or Somerset New Jersey ever drew a pension. Whether his widow has made applica- tion if so what is the state of that application
Yours &
J. H. H. H. H. H. H.
Jan 21/46

Few small seals to date 11.0

Receipts for one years interest paid on Militia Notes.
   No of vouch. No of Certif. Date Signed by Payable to £. s. d £. s. d   Amount Amt. int.     91 646 25 June 1784 Tho s Clarke Geo. Seeds 9. 18. 4 0. 11. 10  
State of New Jersey
I Charles G. McChesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true abstract from a Book headed as above as taken from and compared with the original now on record in my office. And I do further certify that Tho s Clarke Esq r was by the fifth Section of an Act passed by the Legislature of New Jersey Dec. 20. 1783 entitled "An Act to procure an estimate of the Sums due to the Militia and troops who have been raised for the defense of the frontiers of the State and to provide for the settlement of the same" appointed a Commissioner for the County of Essex for the purpose of settling and adjusting the payrolls of the Militia and the troops of this State as aforesaid, and also for signing and delivering out to each & every person a note for the payment of what may be justly due.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of Office at Trenton in said State this Sixth day of March A d One thousand eight hundred forty three.
Charles G. McChesney Sec y of State

Addit l declaration
Declaration of Phebe Dreds, widow of George H Dreds Set July 4, 1836.
act of Dec 20 1783. N.Y.
C Wm Chesnaps
St. Johns B.

State of New Jersey ss Before the subscriber one of Middlesex County the Justices of the Peace and for said County personally appeared Rheba Deeds who being by me duly sworn upon her oath that she is the widow of George M. Deeds That she made application for a Pension in right of her deceased husband in the year 1837 under the Act of July 4. 1836 That she understands that her claim was suspended for further proof both as to the date of her Marriage and Revolutionary Services of her husband That she now wishes to furnish supplementary testimony and hopes her claim may be allowed by the Department as she believes from the services of her late hus- band she is fairly and honestly entitled under the laws of the United States That she was married to the said George M. Deeds on the 20 th day of June 1779 by the Rev. Mr. Woodruff then of Westfield he being the Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in that place at that time the said village of Westfield is situate in the County of Essex in this State That the family record herewith enclosed is a true record as she believes that it contains the true time when she was mar- ried and the true ages of her children That the same was taken from her fathers old family bible more than thirty five years ago and has ever since been kept as the family record and been referred to as such and she truly and believes that this record together with

the affidavit of her oldest son Stephen B. Bees will satisfy the department as to the time of her marriage. The Revolutionary services of her husband she hopes to prove by evidence obtained from the Secretary and Treasurer of the State of New Jersey which together with the evidence already in the possession of the Department will as she trusts entitle her to the allowance of her claim.
Sworn & Subscribed the 18th day of February 1843 before me Peter P. Nuyson Justice of the Peace
State of New Jersey Middlesex County
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Phebe Bees the person who made and subscribed the foregoing affidavit and have been acquainted with her for forty years that she is the widow of George M. Bees that she is a respectable person and her statements entitled to full credit.
Peter P. Nuyson Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey } Before me the subscriber Middlesex County } a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Personally appeared Stephen B. Deeds a credible person who being by me duly sworn upon his oath saith that he is in the sixty third year of his age that he is the son of George M. and Phebe Deeds that the family Record herewith enclosed is the records of the family of which it purports to be that he recollects seeing the same more than thirty years that the contents of the same are true as he verily believes that he has always understood and believes that his father and mother were married as therein set forth that he has no doubt but that his father the said George M. Deeds did much Revolutionary services as he rem- embers well from his boyhood of hearing his father relate his services and exploits in the memorable struggle and further deponent says that the record referred to above was taken from the family bible of his grand- father and has been kept in the family as the true record of what it contains
Sworn & Subscribed The 18th day of February 1843 before me Peter P. Henson Justice of the Peace Stephen B. Deeds

State of New Jersey {
State of New Jersey { to J. Nicholas Boorame Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the said County and of said County of Middlesex do certify that Peter P. Ray on Oath before whom the within affidavits of Stephen B. Davis and Phoebe Davis were taken was at the time of taking said affidavits a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature to the several said affidavits are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 27 th February 1843 J. Boorame Clerk

1937 Phebe Seeds N. Jersey Declaration and Evidence 4 July 1836
of the Widow Phebe Seeds.
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M rs Susan Melner Relating to George M. Duds. —

State of New-Jersey
Essex County — } Is Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County Susan Meeker — residing in the County of Morris & State of New-Jersey known to me by general Reputation to be a Woman of good credit and in all respects entitled to belief as a witness and being by me duly sworn doth on her oath depose and say that she is Seventy one Years of age — That she was well acquainted with George M. Deeds during the Revolutionary war and Betsy Deeds his wife — That she saw the said George M. Deeds & the said Betsy Deeds then Betsy Ball Married By the Rev d Benjamin Woodruff at Westfield in the said County of Essex some time in the Revolutionary war about now say what year. And this deponent further saith that the said George M. Deeds and Betsy Deeds his said wife always resided together as husband and wife until the death of the said George M. Deeds. which was more than Twenty years ago — And that she knows that the said Betsy Deeds is now a Widow and has never been Married since the death of the said George M. Deeds and has never had any other husband and further saith not.
Susan Meeker
Sworn and Subscribed at Newark in said County of Essex on this 26 th day of September A.D. 18134 before me
Sam d B. Miller — Justice of the peace

Mr Richard Lee Relating to George M. Dews

State of New-York Essex County - ss Personally appeared before me Sam d B. Miller A. Justice of the Peace, In and for said County Richard Lee - of the County of Essex and State of New-York to me well known to be a Man in good Standing in Society and in all respects, entitled to belief as a witness; And being by me duly sworn doth on his oath depose and say that he is Seventy-eight years of age that he was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and that he was well acquainted with George M. Deeds of the said County of Essex & State of New-York during said war, And believes that if the said George M. Deeds was now living he would be as much as Eighty years of age. - And this deponent further saith, That that the said George M. Deeds belonged to a Company of Militia Command by Captain John Craig of the County of Essex and is knowing that the said George M. Deeds was out and in Active Service as Early as the year 1777. That he this deponent & the said George M. Deeds was out of Active Service together a number of Monthly Tours together during said war but cannot now say how long stationed at Mahwah Elizabeth Town Woodbridge and Tremble Point under the Command of Colonel Moses Vancil. And was together in the Battle of Springfield after the said George M. Deeds was Married to Betsy Hall, and this deponent further saith that they were more than one Monthly Tour together after the said George M. Deeds was Married to the said Betsy Hall and further saith not. Richard Lee Sworn to and subscribed at Mahwah in said County October 15 th 1834 before me - Samuel B. Miller - Justice of the Peace.

State of New-Jersey Essex County ss. Personally appeared before me Samuel H. Miller, A Justice of the peace in and for said County, David Alling of the City of Newark in the County and State aforesaid, To me personally known to be in good standing in society and entitled to belief as a Witness — And being by me duly sworn doth on his oath depose and say, that he is Sixty three years of age, — That he was well acquainted with George M. Deeds and Betsy Deeds his wife of the said County & Essex New Jersey more than thirty five years ago, And that they always resided together as husband and wife until the death of the said George M. Deeds which took place on or about the year, 1811. And that the said Betsy Deeds has remained a Widow ever since the death of her husband the said George M. Deeds. — And this deponent further saith, That the said George M. Deeds was always reported & believed in the neighbourhood where he resided to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed at ( David Alling Newark in said County this Eleventh day of November 1814. before me
Samuel H. Miller — Justice of the peace
State of New-Jersey Essex County ss. Personally appeared before me Samuel H. Miller, A Justice of the peace in and for said County, James Scaring of the City of Newark in the County of Essex and State of New Jersey, well known to me to be a person in good standing in society & entitled to belief as a Witness. And being by me duly sworn doth on his oath depose and say that he is Sixty three years of age — That he was well acquainted with George M. Deeds and Betsy his wife of the said County of Essex more than thirty years ago and that they always resided together as husband and wife until the death of the said George M. Deeds which took place on or about Twenty three years past. And that the said Betsy Deeds has remained a Widow ever since the death of her husband the said George M. Deeds. — And this deponent further saith, That the

The said George M. Deeds was always Reported and Believed in the Neighbourhood where he Resided to have Been a Soldier of the Revolution — And further saith not.
Sworn to and Subscribed at Newbern in Said County on this 11 th day of November A.D. 1836 } James Learing
Before me — Saml. B. Miller — Justice of the peace

Mr. Don H. Osborn

State of New-Jersey Essex County — ss Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace In and for Said County, Jonathan H. Osborne of the Township of Westfield County of Essex and State of New-Jersey, to me personally known to be of good character and in all respects Entitled to belief as a witness And being by me duly Affirmed he being conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath doth on his solemn affirmation depose and say, That he is Seventy seven years of age that he was a Soldier in the Revolution, that he was well acquainted with George M c Deds of the County of Essex & State of New Jersey during the Revolutionary war, And believes that if the said George M c Deds was now living he would be as much as Eighty years of age. — And this deponent further saith that he is knowing that the said George M c Deds was a private Soldier in the war of the Revolution and as he believes belonged to a Company of Militia under the command of Captain John Craig and that this deponent & the said George M c Deds served together in a Number of Monthly Tours not Less than Six and but cannot now Name the particular times and places nor the Captains they were under only that they were together in the Battles of Conne- ticut former and Springfield, and was Stationed from Woodbridge to Elizabeth Town point under the command of Colonel Joseph & others in the War of the Revolution — and further saith not. Subscribed Affirmed before me This Subscribed this seventh day of March A. D. 1857 Jonathan H. Osborne Sam B . Miller — Justice of the peace

Mr Henry Willis

State of New-Jersey Essex County } ss Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace In and for said County Henry Willis of said County, To me Personally known to be a man of good character & in all respects Entitled to belief as a Witness. — And being by me duly sworn dath on his oath depose and say that he is Eighty — years of age. That he was a Soldier in the Revolution & that he was well acquainted with George M. Deeds of the said County of Essex and State aforesaid during said War. — And believes that if the said George M. Deeds, was now living would be as much as Eighty years of age. — And this deponent further saith, That he is knowing that the said George M. Deeds was a private Soldier & in the Five Months Service in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty Six in Colonel Von Cortlandt's Regiment of Essex County New-Jersey & attached to General Heerd's Brigade. — But don't now recollect what Captain the said Deeds Enlisted under, But believes that it was Either by Capt. J. Swain or Capt. Thomas Morrel and is knowing that that said Deeds continued in the said Service for the full term of five months & understood at the time he was regularly discharged. and further saith that he and the said George M. Deeds was first Stationed at New-York and next on Long Island, then at Harlem & from there to Fort Washington And after leaving New York was Marched through New-Jersey as far as the Six miles from below New Brunswick where they was discharged by Colonel Brab. — And this deponent further saith That he is knowing that the said George M. Deeds was a private Soldier in the Common Militia Service and belonged to Captain Craig's Company as he now believes and that this deponent & the said George M. Deeds done a Number of Months Days of duty together not less than five months from the year 1777 to the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty two and is knowing that they done duty together after he was Married to Phebe Bell

Now the widow Betsy Dyer, Notary at Woodbridge, Hamble point Roxbury & Elizabeth Town point and along the line from Ankeny to Nework, But cannot now name the particular times and places & further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed at } Henry Miller's Nework in said county } this Fourth day of March } A. D. 18137. before me }
Sam l H. Miller - Justice of the peace

State of New-Jersey
Essex County
So personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the Peace In and for said County John Wood of the County of Essex New Jersey known to me by General Reputation to be a Man in good standing in Society and in all respects entitled to be heard as a witness — And being by me duly sworn on his oath saith that he is Seventy six years of age. That he was well acquainted with George M. Deeds of the said County of Essex during the War of the Revolution and believes that if the said George M. Deeds was now living he would be as much as Eighty years of age. And this deponent further saith that the said George M. Deeds was bound an Apprentice to his father John Wood deceased before the Revolutionary war. — And is knowing that the George M. Deeds Enlisted in the Five or Six months Service in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six and was absent from his said Fathers house as much as Five or Six months but cant now say in what Company or Regiment he Enlisted in. And this deponent further saith that he is knowing that the said George M. Deeds, was a private Soldier in the Common Militia Service and for he now believes belonged to a Company of Militia Commanded by Captain John Craig and took his regular tours of duty during said war. And this deponent further saith that the said George M. Deeds was Married to Betsy Ball during said war and is knowing that he was in actual Service after he was Married to the said Betsy Ball, and is also knowing that he was a good & faithful Soldier during said war but as to the amount of Service performed this deponent cannot now state, and further saith not. John Wood Sworn to and subscribed at Elizabeth Town in said County April 6 th 1837. before me — Samuel B. Miller Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey County of Essex
3 Yrs: I Elias Van Arsdale Junr. Clerk of the County of Essex and of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County Do hereby certify That Samuel B. Miller Esq: before whom the several Affidavits hereto annexed, of Susan Meeker, Richard Lee, David Alling, James Searing, Jonathan H. Osborn, Henry Willis and John Wood - were respectively made & taken, at the time of taking the same was & is one of the Justices of the peace for said County residing therein duly Commissioned & sworn: And that the signatures "Sam B Miller" subscribed the jurats of said Affidavits respectively are genuine -
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court at Newark the Eighth day of April A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty Seven -
E Van Arsdale Clerk