Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1,970, Elias Clark, Conn New York

SERVICE
Clark, Elias
NUMBER
R. 1970
Born New York
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State of New York Jefferson County. On this 20 th day of April 1848 personally appeared before the Hon Robert Lansing Judge of the County Courts of the County of Jefferson Elias Clark a resident of the town of Adolphustown in Prince Edward District in the Province of Canada West aged 86 years the 12 th day of May 1848, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832. I Elias Clark aforesaid was born in Winterbury, about three miles from the City of Hartford in the State of Connecticut on the 12 th day of May 1762; my fathers name was Benjamin; I had a record of my age, and still have but the original record has been so much injured by the Rats, that it is impossible to read it. I continued to live in Winterbury with my father until the Spring of 1779, when there was a certain number of men to be furnished from Winterbury to go to New London into the service of the said State and I with two of my neighbours one by the name of Jonathan Wygilston - the other man was Howley his christian name I forget. We went to New London and were mustered into the service of the United States and I belonged to the Company of Israel Spencer either Lieutenant Com d at or least the whole under the command of Col Seymour.

I was stationed in the Fort and served there faithfully six months - we were drilled every day and then employed in repairing and strengthening the Fort - at the end of six months I was honorably discharged, or rather we were dismissed there were no written discharges given, I then returned home to Winterbury and I believe spent the winter there and in Hartford and in the spring of 1880 I agreed to go into the regular Army the main body of which was stationed on the north River at West Point and below - A number of us started together, Oliver Bigelow and Solomon Dunham were two of us they lived in my neighborhood we were ordered by Genl. Wadsworth to go first to New Haven there we drew our arms, ammunition provisions, &c and immediately marched for the head quarters of the Army and crossed the north River at Kings Ferry North of Tappan and then went down to Tappan and I was attached to the company of Capt Edward Ellis - Alvin Bigelow, Samuel Brooks, Solomon Dunham and Samuel Fox my acquaintances belonged also to the same company and all served in the same company all the time I did which was six months. I was not called to any very active service while stationed at or near Tappan - There were three Brigades there - I was one of the guard the day that Major Andru was hung at the expiration of six months I was

honorably discharged by Col Parsons which discharge was in writing and has long since been destroyed. The next year I think I went to visit my sister, the wife of John Beaver who resided in Esopus in the County of Ulster State of New York and spent some time there - I was soon enrolled into the Militia of the State of New York and was called out by Major Houghtail - there was an alarm caused by the Indians to the settlers in the back town ships, and about thirty of us were ordered out to their rescue - we marched to places then called Checon, Chandayin & Pawkateken, indian names for those places our march was about forty miles out and we followed a body of Indians in the wilderness on their trail and came up with them so near as to find their fires where they had staid the night previous yet alive - we were out just about three months - not long after this expedition I returned to Wintebury and not long after peace took place I was soon after married at Hartford to Catherine Olcott and moved to New Esopus near old Esopus in Ulster County aforesaid where I lived about twelve years and then moved to the place of my present residence at which place I have continued to reside to this day - The reason of my moving into Pinedale at that time was the expectation

of Land being given to me & on the urgent solicitation of some religious friends who had there settled - I have served my Country the United States in the day of her struggle for independence faithfully and honestly 1 st 6 months at New London - 2 d at Tappan N.Y. 6 months under Capt Edward Egan and then three months in the Militia of New York in pursuit of Indians I have expended more than sixty dollars in trying to find proof of my services - It was some considerable time after the passage of the Law of June 1832 before I heard any thing about it and then I was told that I could not get a pension because I lived in Canada - after two or three years I found out this was not so and as soon thereafter as my health and strength would admit I went to Albany to get Col Purse to assist me in getting my Pension - he was gone away, not to return under a week, his clerk took a history of my services as I have here related them - and as it was very expensive living in Albany I did not wait for Col Purse's return - a few months after my return I received a letter from him that he could not find my name on the records - Some time after this I heard that a man by the name of Ely residing in Watertown attended to the

Claims of Pensioners and in the winter of 1846 I went to see him - He then took my name and the history of my services and said he would try to find proof - He wrote to me that he did not find my name on record but found that Capt Spence and Col. were out in the services at the period I had mentioned and that I had better come over some time and make my declaration - I have not been able to do so until now - at the time I came first to Watertown I delivered to Mr. Ely the affidavit of Aristide Rohdey taken before Samuel Holmes Esq. on the 22 d day of January 1846. The said Rohdey is now dead and I do not know of any person living who knew me in early life - Isaac Alcott of the town of Brownville Jefferson County New York is now deceased was a native of Hartford and a soldier in the Revolution and was under Genl Wadsworth a long while. He the said Alcott knew that I was in the Continental service although he did not serve with me - I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and I hereby declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State. I do not recollect any thing further essential to a full examination of my claim and pray that the records & proof may be

examined and that justice may be done me - I have been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for more than fifty years in good standing and do not ask or wish for any thing that is not right & further says not Sworn & Subscribed before me this 20 th day of April 1848 Robert Lansing County Judge of Jefferson County State of New York
Elias Clark
I N O Y, E Bennett of Hoosick New York being sworn say that I am acquainted with Elias Clark above named that he is the great uncle of my wife, a man of truth and respec- tability residing in Adolphustown in the Province Canada west - Two years ago, last winter the said Elias Clark came over to see Adiel Ely of Watertown to get his pension and staid with me over night - I have often heard him speak of his Revolutionary services - I remember well that my Grand Father David Bennett who was a sol- dier in the Revolution and served in the Connecticut troops and lived in Stonington Conn and died a pensioner of the United States, in Hoosick New York a few years ago & who received his pension from Albany, I remember hearing him often talk of the affairs of Elias Clark & of his being in the Revolutionary service My Grandfather Bennett resided in New Paltz 6 months & I have heard him say that Elias Clark above named was in the service

2 I think with him, but am not positive whether so or not - I do not now remember and am only positive that he said Elias Clark the first calling my wife as a soldier in the Revolution - never stated where this 20 th day of April 1848 before me
Return my Lodge Left at lot N E Bunnell
I do hereby certify that Elias Clark within named who has this day appeared before me & declared the forgery and annulled declaration is an aged man & I believe has truly stated the same in his declaration I also further certify that from his great age & consequent infirmity it would be quite a hardship to require him to attend in open Court at one of its sessions, to make his declaration, as there is none until the 8 th day next - that since the reconstruction of the Courts of this State, the County Court is composed of but one judge & appoints his own terms, that I am the County Court of Appomattox County & I think it might not be necessary to attend in open Court at our just regular sessions - I further certify that after an examination of his case as presented before me I am of opinion that he was a Revolutionary soldier and served in the war as set forth in his declaration - And I hereby further certify that he says E Bunnell who has made the forgery affidavit is a man of truth & veracity Rollt Langley Clerk Left City 1 M PM

Province of Canada
Given Evidence Dated to day Personally came before me Isaac Solomon Esq one of her Majesty's Justices of the Peace in and for the said District, Ashland Rohley Who being duly sworn, deponeth and saith, that he this deponent was born in the County of Hartford in the State of Connecticut, that he this deponent while living there & even since has been well acquainted with Elias Clark, who is now living in the township of Adolphustown in the Province of Canada to day of course, that the said Elias Clark previous to and at the commencement of the American Revolution in 1776 was living in the said County of Hartford in Connecticut that during the said Revolution the said Elias Clark was drafted and sent off to the American Army - that he did not return home again for more than 12 months after -
This deponent did not see him in the Province but always understood from him this friend, that he was in the said American Army and was one of the Guards who conducted Major Brown to the Island of Edenton.
Given before me this 12th day of the District of Prince Edward of course the 22 nd day of January 1846 Isaac Solomon Esq

House of Reps.
12 th July 1848
Hon. J. L. Edwards,
Sir
Enclosed
for your inspection a Muster Roll, which has been forwarded to me by the agent of Elias Clark an applicant for a pension. It was obtained through the agency of B. Cotton Esq of Connecticut from Dr. Sprague of Albany. It shows that Elias Clark served 6 months under Capt Eels at the time he alleges in his declaration. It also shows that W. C. Remembrance, correctly his associates in that Company as the names given are found in the roll. You will perceive that in 1846 he asked the Comptroller of Court for evidence of his service under Capt. Spencer 6 months at New London & then under Capt. Eels 6 months - the Certificate of the Comptroller shows that at the time alleged by Mr Clark, Capt. Spencer was in Command at New London & Eels was also in the service. This Muster fully confirms the service under Capt. Eels. How ought he not to be allowed for the two terms having established one of them by the Company Muster Roll? Ought not his oath as to the other term of service be entitled

to full credit. I am told he does not expect to be able to prove the 3 rd period of service. It was rendered in the New York Militia & he never applied as I understand for payment & it is probable the same was any account rendered of the expedition. The presumption you have raised against the validity of Mr. Clarke's claim on account of delay - ought not in my opinion any longer to exist. Since he has verified by the muster roll the truth of his declarations made more than two years ago to the Comptroller of Connecticut & his residence in the interior of Canada forms a just excuse. You will perceive that the judge has given his opinion in regard to Mr. Clarke's age which I hope will remove the necessity of further proof on that subject.
Your early attention will oblige
Yours & J. Mullins

1970 R
Elias Clark
Roll of Capt Eli G Colo
Wyllys Com d Regt for July 1780
withdrawn & put with rolls
on file

Pension Office May 25, 1848
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that the papers in the case of Elias Clark have been examined and filed. Claimant alleges that he served two tours of 6 Mths each & one of 3 Mths in the Revolutionary War with the Connecticut Troops, but no proof whatever substantiating any portion of the service has been adduced. The failure to present his claim until this late day when the means of establishing it by Comrades were so fast passing away raises so strong a presumption against the very validity that he will be required to comply with the regulations strictly in every particular before he can be allowed a stipend. He must show by record proof or by some other satisfactory proof his age and establish the length & grade of each tour of his service by the records in the Comptroller's office in Hartford or by the testimony of two disinterested respectable and intelligent witnesses who were in service with him & who can state from their own personal knowledge the term of his enlistment & the time & manner of his leaving the service & the name of the Company & field officers under whom he served.
The Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut offers no evidence of Clark's service.
Resp d J. S. Edwards C.O.
Hon. S. Mullen

Sir
Pension Office July 20, 1848
Your letter of the 12 th inst covering a Muster Roll of Capt Eells Company of Col Wyllys Regt of 6 mths. men in 1780 presented as evidence in the case of Elias Clark I have the honor to inform you has been received and filed. Upon the Roll the name of Elias Clark is found, but unless claimant can establish his identity with that soldier by the testimony of those who served with him that Roll cannot be received as evidence of his service. Should however this be established, as the Pay Roll of Capt Eells Co in this office shows that that soldier served less than 6 months he being discharged the 4 th December 1780 it will not be sufficient to entitle him to a pension. No proof either to identify claimant with the soldier of Capt Eells Company or to establish the alleged service under Capt Spencer in the New York Militia has been produced, his claim therefore cannot be admitted. The requisitions of my letter to you of the 25 th inst should be complied with. Yours I believe W. L. E.

Comptroller's office, Connecticut Hartford April 20 1846
On application for evidence of the services of Elias Clark in the Revolutionary war in the years 1779 & 1780 under Capt Israel Spencer and Capt Edward Eals I find in the Pay Table Book in this office the following entries
War Dr
1779 Sept 30
To order on Treasurer Capt Israel Spencer's Pay Roll his Company New London £ 163, 0 10
Capt Edward Eals was in Continental service under date 1780 March 6 he is charged clothing £ 12, 15, 0
1780 March 29 he is credited By cash delivered Capt John Bernard £ 120 — also by balance for services in 1780 £ 111. 11. 8 No Rolls of the Companies of the above Officers are found in this office A Carrington Comptroller

Washington 14 Jan'y 1850
The Honorable
J. L. Edwards
Commission of Pensions
Sir
I have great confidence in
the judgment of Adriel Ely Esqr who prepared this report. He is a man of strict integrity - he has no doubt of the goodness of this claim. With great deference I would respectfully submit the Commission of Pensions to review his decision in this instance. I have no doubt that Mr. Clark - is entitled to his pension.
I have the honor to be Your obedient Servt Chas. Blame
Copy to Elias Clark for A. Ely

No 37605 Elias Clark MS
Ld to Hon. J. Mullin May 25. 48
Ld to Hon. J. Mullin July 20. 1848. Advised Ely 8 th Oct 1850
Dennis J. G. H.
17 June 1832

Letter to Thos Sumpter Washington - Jan 28 th 1857
- 1970
Det Sim. P. ... but to know as

Oct 1/50
Dear Elias Clark N.Y. Nov-32
W. Amey
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
RECORDED
1970
No. _____
Elias Clark
Service: _____
Mustered: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Pages: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
No. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

E 37605 May 2/50 Elias Clark's Deed for portion under act of June 7. 1832 N.D. Can. H. S. L. Matthews M.C.
Hon. Joseph Muller H. Dep.
Hon. Joseph Muller

Rev
Oliver Clarke claims for
6 mths at N. London 79. 80, Capt. Spen or Col. Seymour
6 " Artillery in ,80
Capt. Eells
Col. Saml. Wyllys
disch'd by Col. Parsons
3 mths in Militia of N. York in 1781
Rev W. (Rev. John
This is offer

Pro. see of Canada Prince Edward District } North
Personally appeared before me Samuel Collins Esquire one of the Magistrates Justices of the Peace in and for the said District Ashby Rohley who being duly & worn deposed and saith that he the Deponent was born in the County of Hartford in the State of Connecticut that he the deponent while living there and ever since has been well acquainted with Elias Clark who is now living in the Township of Adolphustown in the Province of Canada aforesaid. That the said Elias Clark previous to and at the commencement of the American Revolution in Seventeen Hundred and seventy six was living in the said County of Hartford in Connecticut that during the said revolution the said Elias Clark was drafted & sent off as a soldier to the American army that he did not return home again for more than twelve months after. This deponent did not see him in the Service but always understood from him and his friends that he was in said American Army and was one of the Guard who conducted Major Andre to the place of Execution
Ashby Rohley
Sworn before me at North Port in the District of Prince Edward aforesaid the 22 nd Day of January 1846
Sam l Collins J.P.
This is the affidavit referred to by Mr. Clark & being informal is not offered as evidence, but as circumstantial & for what it is worth.

Comptroller Office, Connecticut } Hartford April 20 th 1846 } 5
On application for evidence of the service of Eliza Clarke in the Revolutionary war in the years 1779 & 1780 under Capt or Lieut Spencer and Capt Edwards Dells I find in the pay Table Books in this office the following entries.
War Dr
1779 Sept 30
To order of Treasurers Capt Israel Spencer Pay-roll his company New London - - - - - £ 163. 0-10
Capt Edwards Dells was in continued service, under date 1780 March 6. he is charged Clothing - - - - £ 12-15-0
1780 March 29 he is credited
By Cash delivered Capt Jno Barron - - - - £ 120 - -
Also by balance for service in 1780 - - - £ 111-11-8
No rolls of the companies of the above officers are found in this office.
C Harrington, Comptroller

State of New York
Jefferson County p
On this 20 th day of April 1848 personally appeared before the Hon ble Robert Lansing Judge of the County Courts of the County of Jefferson Elias Clark a resident of the town of Adol- phustown in Prince Edward District in the Province of Canada West aged 80 years the 12 th day of May 1848, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to ob- tain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832. I Elias Clark aforesaid was born in Winterbury, about three miles from the City of Hartford in the State of Connecticut on the 12 th day of May 1762; my father's name was Benjamin; I had a record of my age, and still have but the original record has been so much injured by the Rats, that it is impossible to read it. I continued to live in Winterbury with my father until the Spring of 1779, when there were a certain number of men to be furnished from Winter- bury to go to New London into the service of the said State and I with two of my neighbors one of the name of Jonathan Eggleston the other man was Rowley his christian name I forget We went to New London and were mustered into the service of the United States and I belonged to the Company of Israel Spencer, either being

Com d on Capt. the whole under the command of Col. Seymour. I was stationed in the Fort and served there faithfully six months - was then drilled every day and then employed in repairing and strengthening the Fort at the end of six months I was honorably discharged, or rather we were dismissed there were no written discharges given I then returned home to Winchester and I believe spent the winter there and in Hartford and in the spring of 1880 I agreed to go into the regular Army the main body of which was stationed on the North River at West Point and below - A number of us started together. Alvin Brylow and Solomon Dunham were two of us they lived in my neighborhood - we were ordered by Genl. Wadsworth to go first to New Haven - there we drew fire arms, ammunitions provisions etc and immediately marched from the headquarters of the Army and crossed Keeps Ferry North of Tappan & then went down to the North River at Tappan and I was attached to the company of Capt Edward Ellis - Alvin Brylow, Samuel Brooks, Solomon Dunham and Samuel Fox my acquaintances belonged also to the same company and all served in the same company with me all the time I did which was six months - I was not called to any very active service while

com d on 6th, the whole under the command of Col. Lysman. I was stationed in the Fort and served there faithfully six months - was drilled every day and then employed in repairing and strengthening the Fort at the end of six months I was honorably discharged, or rather we were dismissed there were no written discharges given I then returned home to Winchester and I believe spent the winter there and in Hartford and in the spring of 1780 I agreed to go into the regular Army the main body of which was stationed on the North River at West Point and below - a number of us started together. Alvin Beyelow and Solomon Dunham were two of us they lived in my neighborhood - we were ordered by Genl. Wadsworth to go first to New Haven - then we drew fire arms, ammunitions provisions &c and immediately marched from the headquarters of the Army and crossed Kingsbury North of Tappan after went down to the North River at Tappan and I was attached to the company of Capt Edward Eells - Alvin Beyelow, Samuel Brooks, Solomon Dunham and Samuel Fox my acquaintances belonged also to the same company and all served in the same company with me all the time I did which was six months - I was not called to any very arduous service while

stationed at or near Tappan - then even then Brigades there - I was one of the guard the day that Major Andre was hung - At the expi- ration of six months I was honorably discharged by Col Parsons which discharge was in writing and has long since been destroyed. The next year I think I went to visit my sister, the wife of John Beane who resided in Esopus in the County of Ulster State of New York and spent some time there - I was soon enrolled into the Militia of the State of New York and was called out by Major Houghtail - there was an alarm caused by the Indians to the settlers in the back townships, and about thirty of us were ordered out to their rescue - we marched to places then called Chocow, Chondagins & Pawkatoken, indian names for those places our march was about forty miles out and we followed a body of Indians in the wilder- ness on their trail and came up with them so near as fire their fires when they had staid the night previous yet alive - we came out just about three months - Not long after this expedition I returned to Wainsting and not long after peace took place I was soon after married at Hatfield to Catharine O'Leott and moved to Teline Esopus near old Esopus in Ulster County of course where I lived about twelve years and

stationed at or near Tappan - then even then Brigades there - I was one of the guard the day that Major Andre was hung - At the expi- ration of six months I was honorably discharged by Col Parsons which discharge was in writing and has long since been destroyed. The next year I think I went to visit my sister, the wife of John Beane who resided in Esopus in the County of Ulster State of New York and spent some time there - I was soon enrolled into the Militia of the State of New York and was called out by Major Houghtail - there was an alarm caused by the Indians to the settlers in the back townships, and about thirty of us were ordered out to their rescue - we marched to places then called Schoon, Skoundayin & Pawkatoken, indian names for those places our march was about forty miles out and we followed a body of Indians in the wilder- ness on their trail and came up with them so near as fire their fires where they had staid the night previous get them - we came out just about three months - Not long after this expedition I returned to Winterbury and not long after peace took place I was soon after married at Hattfield to Catharine Elliott and moved to Teline Esopus near Old Esopus in Ulster County of course where I lived about twelve years and

and then moved to the place of my present residence at which place I have continued to reside to this day - the reason of my moving into Canada at that time was the expectation of Land being given to me & on the urgent solicitation of some religious friends who had then settled - I have served my country the United States in the day of her struggle for independence faithfully and honestly - in 6 months at New London under Capt Israel Spencer - 2 o at Lopham N.Y. 6 months under Capt Edward Eells, and then three months in the Militia of New York in pursuit of Indians, I have expended more than sixty dollars in trying to find proof of my services - There was some considerable time after the passage of the law of Jan 1832 before I heard any thing about it and then I was told that I could not get a pension because I lived in Canada - After two or three years I found out this was not so and as soon thereafter as my health and strength would admit I went to Albany to get Col. Pierce to assist me in getting my pension - he was gone away, not to return under a week, his clerk took a history of my services as I have here related them - and as it was very expensive living in Albany I did not wait for Col Pierce's return - a few months

and then moved to the place of my present residence at which place I have continued to reside to this day - the reason of my moving into Canada at that time was the expectation of Land being given to me & on the urgent solicitation of some religious friends who had then settled - I have served my Country the United States in the day of her struggle for independence faithfully and honestly - in 6 months at New London in the Capt. Israel Spencer - 2 o at Latham N.Y. 6 months under Col Edwards Bell, and then three months in the Militia of New York in pursuit of Indians. I have expended more than sixty dollars in trying to find proof of my services - There was some considerable time after the passing of the law of Jan 1832 before I heard any thing about it and then I was told that I could not get a pension because I lived in Canada - After two or three years I found out this was not so and as soon thereaf- ter as my health and strength would admit I went to Albany to get Col. Pierce to assist me in getting my pension - he was gone away, not to return under a week, his clerk took a history of my services as I have here related them - and as it was very expensive living in Albany I did not wait for Col Pierce's return - a few months

after my return I received a letter from him that he could not find my name on the records - Some time after this I heard that a man by the name of Ely residing in Watertown attended to the claims of Pensioners and in the winter of 1846 I went to see him - He then took my name and the history of my services and said he would try to find proof - He wrote to me that he did not find my name on record but found that Capt d Spencer and Eels were all in the services at the period I had men- tioned and that I had better come over some time and make my declara- tion - I have not been able to do so until now - At the time I came first to Watertown I delivered to Mr Ely the affidavit of Asahel Rohley taken before Samuel Solomons Esq on the 2 nd day of January 1846 - The said Rohley is now dead and I do not know of any person living who knew me in early life - I said Oleott of the town of Brownville Jefferson County New York now deceased was a native of Hartford and a soldier in the Revolution and was under Genl Wadsworth a long while He the said Oleott knew that I was in the Continental service although he did not serve with me - I hereby relinquish

my claim to a pension or annuity except the present and I hereby declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency or any State. I do not mention any thing further essential to a full examination of my claim and pray that the records & proofs may be examined and that justice may be done me. I have been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for more than fifty years in good stan- ding and do not ask or wish for any thing that is not right & further says not -
Sworn and subscribed before me this 20 th day of April 1848
Elias Clark
Robert Dickinson County Judge of Tioga County State of New York

State of New York
Jefferson County ss } I Stoyes E. Bennett of Hounsfield New York being sworn say that I am acquainted with Elias Clark above named, that he is the great Uncle of my wife, a man of truth and respectability residing in Adolphus County in the province of Canada West - Two years ago last winter the said Elias Clark came over to see Admiral E. J. Waterton to get his pension and staid with me one night - I have often heard him speak of his Revolutionary services - I remember well that my grandfather David Bennett who was a soldier in the Revolution and served in the Con- necticut troops and resided in Houns- field Connecticut and died a pensioner of the United States in Hounsfield New York a few years ago & who received his pension at Albany, I remember hearing him often talk of the aforesaid Elias Clark and of his being in the Revolutionary services - My Grand- father Bennett served in Newburgh 6 months & I have heard him say that Elias Clark above named was in the service & I think with him but am not positive whether he

or not I do not now remember as it was only position that he said that Elias Clark, the great uncle of my wife was a soldier in the Revolution
Sworn & subscribed
this 20 th day of April
1848 before me
J. E. Bennett
Robert Livingston County
Judge of D. Co. County
State of New York.
I do hereby certify that Elias Clark written named, who here this day appeared before me & subscribed the foregoing & true & correct declaration is an aged man and I believe has truly stated the same in his declaration. I also further certify that from his great age & consequent infirmity it would be quite a hardship to require him to attend in open Court at one of its sessions, to make his declaration, as there is none until the 8 th day of May next, that since the reconstruction of the Courts of this state, the County Court is composed of but one Judge and appoints his own term, that I am the Judge of the County Court of Jefferson County and therefore it might not be necessary to attend in open Court at one of its regular sessions. I further certify that after an examination of his case as presented before me, I am of opinion, that he was a revolutionary soldier and served in the War as set forth in his said declaration. And I hereby also certify that Noyes E. Bennett who has made the foregoing af- fidavit is a man of truth & respectability.
ROBT LIVINGSTON Co Judge Jeff Co. County - S of N. York

STATE OF NEW YORK, } Jefferson County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, James G. Lynde, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that
Robert Lansing Eddy before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn,
was at the date of the same Judge of the Jefferson County Courts
in and for said County , and duly authorized to take the same; and further, that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the same to be his proper hand-writing and signature.
Witness my hand, and seal of said County, this Eleventh day of May in the year 1848
J. G. Lynde Clerk.