Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18868, Adam Casler, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York.
Basler, Adam
W. 18868
Kasler
or
Kessler
CONTENTS
Maria

24.031
New York Adam Casler
of Kent, in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain White of the Regt. commanded by Col. Willett in the New York line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Oct. 1833 and sent to Claimant Minden
Arrears to the 4th of Sep 33 $ 75 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 M ch 34 15 $90
{ Revolutionary Claim, Age June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. C. Stiles Clerk, Book E. Vol. 4, Page 93

State of New York
County of Montgomery ss.
On the 19 th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two personally appeared in open court before the judges of the court of Common pleas of said county Now sitting Adam Gasler a resident of the town of Minden in the county & State aforesaid aged 87 years in October last 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 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as hereinafter stated —
That in the year 1781 he resided in Schenectady and on or about the first of April in that year he enlisted for nine months and entered the service of the United States in the war of the Revolution under Captain Stephen White Lieut. John Thornton, Ensign Moore, that after being mustered in the city of Schenectady the Company was then marched to Ballston in the county of Saratoga where they were kept on duty and scouting from place to place to protect the inhabitants & country from the mischief & cruelty of the Indians & Tories until about the last of September following when they were marched to Fort Plain in the county of Montgomery where they found a body of men under command of Colo. Mearns Willet where they remained until the twenty fourth day of October when they were with the men under Colo. Willets command marched to Johnstown & on the day following they met the enemy under command of Colo. Walter Butler and Major Ross fought the Johnstown Battle defeated & drove the enemy, that they then pursued Butler with the men he had with him westward to the west Canada Creek where Butler was killed after which they returned to Fort Plain remained there until in the month of December when they were marched to Fort Dayton in Herkimer County where they continued in service until the first of Jan y . when they were discharged & he in three days thereafter reached his residence in the city of Schenectady the place of his enlistment —

And that he has no documentary evidence of his services, —
That he was born in the town of Harkness in the county of Herkimer in the State of New York in October 1784
That he has no record of his age
That he was living in the city & county of Schenectady when called into service has lived since the Revolutionary war & now lives in the town of Minden county & State aforesaid
That he entered the service enlistment as above stated
That he cannot state the names of officers with troops Continental & militia Regiments or the general circumstances of his services other than as he has above stated the same
And that he never received a worthy discharge —
We hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State —
Sworn to and Subscribed, the day & year aforesaid,
Adams his  L. S. as his mark
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk

15 949 Adam Coasler Montgomery 6 th N York
50
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Adm. d. t. u. Private 9 months

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Adam Casler
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     April 1781 9 Private Capt. White Col. Willet Saratoga Schenectady to Bellsburg to Fort Plain 67 years Schenectady N York By living Witness  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries, and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ of the Court of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an authorized corps entitled to pay; and that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Maria widow
of
Adam Hasler.
Depr. of A.G. Rosencranz de Record of Marriage
No 2.

State of New York } ss Herkimer County
Abraham G. Rosecrantz of the Town of Little Falls County and State aforesaid aged forty two years and upwards, being duly sworn according to law deposeth and says that he has in his possession the ancient Record of Marriages which he has always understood and believes was solemnized by his grandfather the Revd Abraham Rosecrantz who was the early Pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church of this vicinity, that he has this day examined said Record and finds recorded under the running head of Marriages the name of Adam Kessler and Maria Sitz, which took place on the second day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven Except the date which is exposed on said Record in fair legible figures as follows viz:
1787.
Oct. 2 nd October Adam Kessler & Maria Sitz. Subscribed & Sworn to this 22 nd day of March 1867 before Henry Thompson Pastor of the Reformed Church
A. G. Rosecrantz
Certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named deponent, A. G. Rosecrantz, and know him to be a man under all circumstances entitled to credit & belief H. Thompson A. P.

- my record of marriage the name of Adam Kipfar and Maria Sitz, which took place on the second day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven. Except the date which is expressed on said record in full legible figures as follows viz:
1887.
Oct. 2 nd October Adam Kipfar & Maria Sitz. Subscribed & Sworn to this 22 nd day of March 1887 A.S. Rosecrans
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Herkimer County,
I certify that H. Thompson Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed Journal and Certificate was, on the day of the date of final publication of the Peace in and for said county duly elected and qualified. And that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said Journal genuine.
Witness my hand and official seal.
H. Thompson March 22. 1887.
Wanda W. Barry Clerk
the to him with P.

Maria Cader v o 13.407 widow of Adam Kasper
Declaration of widow with certificate of Court - June 16 th 1847.
N o 1.
J. H. Kates married 1789 or Act July 9 / 38 Repealed March 38 in 1870.
Sent for 7 mo 2 days my wife Adm l .

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress, passed July entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New York } County of Montgomery } ss.
On this 20 th day of May — in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty seven personally appeared before me  John S. Saxon a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County Marica Casler a resident of the town of Minden in the County of Montgomery and said State of New York aged Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by an act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 3 rd March 1843 4 th June 1844 entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows," and acts explanatory of and amending the same.
(or Kesler) — That she is the widow of Adam Casler late of the town of Minden in said County State of New York who served in the war of the revolution as hereinafter stated. That her husband, the said Adam Casler  resided served in the war of the revolution in manner & for the terms & under the officers particularly described & named in his papers in the matter of his application for a pension under the act of 7 th June 1832. That he received up to the day of his death an annual stipend of $30. and Declarant further saith, that she was married at the time herein after stated by the Rev Mr. Robert Burns whose Christian name declarant does not now recollect.
And Declarant further saith, That she was married to the said Adam Casler — on the Second day of October seventeen hundred and eighty Seven  Eighty by Rev. — Mr. — Robert Burns at Minden Montgomery County N.Y. that the following persons were present at her marriage, to wit: an now all deceased — Uncle Nathaniel Mattson & his  Nancy Casler Sisters of declarant were present of which she is not certain
That previous to her said marriage she resided in the town of Minden and bore the maiden name of Marica Titus
That her husband the said Adam Casler — died as aforesaid on the tenth day of March 1845. That since his death, she, remained single and unmarried, and is still unmarried & her widow, as will appear from the proofs hereto annexed.
Marica Casler
Subscribed and sworn the day and year first aforesaid, before me the said Judge, And I certify that said Declarant Marica Casler is unable to attend Court, by reason of bodily infirmity. John S. Saxon First Judge of Montgomery County Court.

And the said Court after an investigation of the matter hereby declare their opinion, that the within named Adam Kasler died on the tenth day of March One thousand eight hundred and forty-five - That at the time of his death he was a pensioner of the United States - That he left him surviving a widow the aforesaid Maria Kasler within named - and that she was married to said Adam on the second day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty-six - and that she is still his widow - All of which is hereby accordingly certified. I the said Clerk, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of Maria widow of Adam Casler or Kasler for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 16 th day of June 1847.
J. W. Dinnally Clerk

Reported
Feby 5/49
See G. Godwin Jan. 27/52.
New York Albany
Maria Casler
widow of Adam Casler NY
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
5 day of Feby 1849
and sent to
A. Ray Washington D.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 40 Vol. 11.

In the matter of Maria Cash widow of Adam Cash deceased
Supplemental Declaration 1852
made by John A. Kester

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office.
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, Esquire,
do hereby certify that Jacob Groff whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly quali- fied, and authorised by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 3 d day of March 185 2 .
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

State of New York Montgomery County ss:
John C. Casler of the town of Minden in said County being further duly sworn, doth declare & say, that he is one of the sons, and the administrator of the estate of Maria Casler widow of Adam Casler deceased -
That said Adam Casler was at the time of his death a pensioner of the United States, as deponent understood and believes, at the rate of $30 per annum under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 and that he died on the 10 th March 1845, leaving a widow Maria Casler him surviving, That said Maria Casler was also a pensioner of the United States at first at the rate of $26 32 / 100 per annum, which was afterwards increased to $30 per annum. That she de- parted this life on the twenty-fourth day of September 1848, leaving her surviving several children, as particularly certified to by the Surrogate of said County whose cer- tificate accompanies this declaration or affidavit.
That the services in the war of the revolution which said Adam Casler was pen- sioned for, were rendered in or with the New York State troops or levies. That he also served in the

Company of Battlemen commanded by Captain Samuel Gray for the term of at least nine months - for which last named service no pension was awarded.
This Deponent has given an affi- davit touching the services of his father in said Company of Battlemen - and would now say in addition, that the tradition of said service is clear and distinct in the mind of this Deponent and that he has heard the same repeated again and again, and many years ago - That among other particular facts bearing upon the subject, he will recollects that Nicholas Kasler uncle  of this Deponent received a full pension for his ser- vices in the war of the revolution and part of his services for which he was thus pen- sioned, was rendered in said Company of Battlemen - That this Deponent heard said Nicholas represent to his father the said Adam the last named fact, and enquired of said Adam why he had not applied to have his pension increased on account of said Bat- tlemen services - That said Adam replied thereto that he was told that said Battlemen service was not deemed military within the meaning of the said act, & therefore he had not thought it of any use to apply for aforesaid - That the widow of Peter Sitts as Deponent has been credibly

informed Shelenius - has been pensioned for such Battle service, and that he this De- clarant distinctly heard said Nicholas Kasch- say that he & the said Adam Kasch served in the same company of Battle men together to wit, the Company of said Samuel Gray. Uriah Smith, John Potter & John Casler & others have testified to the identity of his father the said Adam Casler as the same person who served with Nicholas Kasch, Peter Little & others in the said Company of Captain Samuel Gray.
And this Declarant now hereby asserts this claim of said Adam from the 4 th March 1831 under said act of 1832, to the tenth day of March 1845 when he died, for an increase of his stipend by reason of said Battle services - and also from the 10 th day of March 1845 to the 24 th Sep- tember 1848 when his widow the said Maria Casler died, for the like increase of her stipend under the acts of Congress passed 17 th June 1844, and 2 nd February 1848.
Subscribed & sworn this 7      John A. Besler Third day of March 1852 } Jacob Graff father of the Trac

Oct. 31-1900 Inu. A. Castler Oklahoma City Ok. Pen
Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18868
Maria Castler wid of Adam Castler Priv Rec. War
Act: Feb 2 nd /48
Index:—Vol. 84 , Page 131
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V. No. 13,407 Maria Castro NY
Rejected Sub to G. H. Bates Augt 4. 47
act 7 July 1838

421
New York Albany
Maria Easler
widow of Adam
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Increased from $26 32
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844.
10 18245.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Feb y 1829. and sent to
S. Ray Washington
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 4
Vol. 2, Page 88.

251.
New York Albany Maria Leasler widow of Adam Leasler
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 32
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of June 1848 and sent to
Hon Geo. Petrie H of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 39 Vol. 4
Reported

421
Albany
New York
Reported
Maria Caster
widow of Adam Caster
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Her husband died 10 th March 1845
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 37 1/2 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1840 10 th
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Sept., 1847 and sent to
Gily H. Sales, Albany New York
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 88.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office. }
do hereby certify that James W. Hamilton Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly quali- fied, and authorised by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 20 day of January 1852.
J. J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

Adam Casler, N.Y. act 7 June 1832 $30 00 per An.
To what time now he last paid
Pension Office September 8 th 1847
G.C.A.
Paid to 4 th March 1845.
B.L.M.

In the matter of Adam Casler decd
Surrogate's Certificate.
No. 4.
卷二 GARY HORN
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NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
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State of New York County of Montgomery } sc.
I, Giles F. Van Vechten Surrogate of said County, do hereby Certify , that at a Surrogate's Court held in and for said County before me the said Surrogate at the Village of Fultonville in said County - on the 26 th - day of June instant, it was proved by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to the said Court, that Adan Kasler (or Casler) - late of the town - of Minden in said County, died on the tenth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-five; that he left him surviving the following named widow Maria Casler , who is his lawful widow & still survives; and further that said Adan Casler at the time of his death, was a pa- -sioner of the United States under the act of 7 th June 1832, at the rate of $30 per annum
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 26 th day of June 18 47.
Giles F. Van Vechten Surrogate

In the matter of of Maria Kasler or Casler —
Comptroller's Certificate July 23 d 1847.

Albany 23 d July 1784.
Sir,
Please let Mr Abraham Ten Eyck have all the Wages due me for service rendered the Publick in the Year 1781 in Capt. Stephen Whites Company Col. Willetts Reg t of Levies & this order with a Receipt indorsed shall be a voucher for the same
Witness Jab Hochstrasser
Adams his x Kepler mark
Received New York 17 th Augt. 1784 of Col. Marcus Millett the Sum of Twenty Pounds nineteen Shillings & Sixpence on the within order
$20. 19. 6
2 40 10 2 80
52.70 26.35
Mr Ten Eyck.
Comptrollers Office Albany 20 th Augt. 1847
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy from a Revolutionary document now remaining in this office.
Philip Phelps Dep t Compt r
23 3 3 3/4 3 0 2 2 7

State of Kentucky County of Montgomery ss.
On the first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three, personally appeared before David Spaker Esqr. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, Adam Basler a Resident of the town of Millin in the County & State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to Law, Atheth on his Oath make the following Affidavit, to his declaration heretofore made, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That Jacob B. Sells & John A. Countryman are the names of persons to whom he is known in his present Neighbourhood, who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a Soldier in the Revolution, and that there is no clergyman residing in his immediate vicinity. Sworn to and Subscribed the 1 st Day of July aforesaid before his Adam X Basler Mark Mr. David Spaker a Judge of Montgomery County Court
We Jacob B. Sells residing in the town of Millin and John A. Countryman residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Adam Basler who has Subscribed & sworn to the above Amen- -ded Declaration; that we believe him to be Sixty Seven years of age; that he is respected and believed, in the Neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn & Subscribed the 1 st Day of July Year aforesaid before me David Spaker } John A. Countryman a Judge of Montgomery County Court

And I David Spraker a Judge of the court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby Certify that it appears to me that Jacob B. Sitts who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the town of Minerva and that John A. Countryman who has also signed the same is a resident in the same place, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. And I do further certify that it satisfactorily appears to me, that there is no clergyman residing in the immediate vicinity of the said applicant. And I do further certify that the said Adam Basker is unable to appear in court by reason of bodily infirmity.
David Spraker a Judge of Montgomery County Courts
State of New York Montgomery County ss.
I George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that David Spraker, before whom the foregoing Amended Declaration of Adam Basker & the foregoing certificate of Jacob B. Sitts and John A. Countryman purport to have been sworn, was, on the date of the said Amended Declaration and Certificate a Judge of Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge & truly believe that the name of the said Judge subscribed to the said Amended Declaration and Certificate, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 17th day of July 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

Maria Casler widow of Adam Casler
Letter of G. F. Bates enclosing Comptroller's Certificate —
Aug t 23 rd 1847.

Albany, N. Y. August 23 d '47
Sir.
I have received your favor of the 4 th inst. In it you state that "in the case of Maria Casler widow of Adam Casler the alleged service of her husband for nine months in 1781, under Capt. White of Col. Willett's Regiment, should be verified by the records in the Comptroller's office at Albany." "The date of the marriage is satisfactorily established."
In compliance with your requisition I send herewith the record proof required. The declaration sets forth, that "he continued in service until the 1 st of January" (1782) when he was discharged. Adam Casler served also in the Company of "Battalion fatigue men & laborers" commanded by Capt. Saffler which service at the time the declaration was made out, was not deemed military, and consequently was not declared for; & for it of course the widow cannot assert a claim without a new declaration & proving the service, at this late day a moral impossibility.
I am very respectfully Your ob t Serv t
To Col. J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions
C. P. M c D.

Montgomery County ss.
Nariah Potter being duly sworn says that he is a Physician residing in the town of Meriden in said County. That he was well acquainted with Mary Cady the widow of Adolph Cady now deceased, that he attended her during her sickness. That she died at the town of Meriden where she resided on the 24 th day of September 1848.
Nariah Potter
Sworn to before me
This 3 rd day of Dec. 1850
J. A. McHamilton Justice of the Peace

Maria widow
of
Adam Kasler
Aff to of Isaac Zoller & H. C. Dillenback de Identity -
No 3.

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss
We Isaac Zoller & Henry C Dillenbach Of the town of Minden in said County being first duly sworn according to law do Depose & Say that they knew Adam Kessler & his then wife now Widow of Adam Kessler for Twenty years that he was reputed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier, and that he is the same person who received a pension for his services, that he died about Two years ago, that he left him surviving Maria Kessler his widow who is still his widow & unmarried
Subscribed to Sworn before me this 17 th Day March 1847
Abu A Van Horn Justice of the Peace
Isaac Zoller H. C. Dillenbach
I certify that the Above named Deponents Isaac Zoller & Henry C. Dillenbach are men of good standing in Society of good moral character & of Truth & Veracity that the Above statement is entitled to full credit
Abu A Van Horn Justice of the Peace

of good moral character & of truth & veracity that the
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office.
} ss.
I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Abraham A Van Hoorn Esq whose name is subscribed to the annexed Deed & Certificate was at the time the same bears date a Justice of the peace of said county; and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Deed & Certificate is genuine:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, the 20 th day of March 184 7
C. S. Brumley CLERK.

To Col. J. L. Edwards
Comm r of Pensions.
Sir
My husband Adam Casler received a pension of $30 per annum. My Pension was reduced to $26 \frac{32}{100} as per accompanying Certificate. I claim that my stipend should be increased to $30 pursuant to the provisions of the Law lately passed by Congress and such claim is hereby accordingly asserted.
I am respectfully
Witness
your Obed t Serv t
John P. Casler
Maria his X Casler mark
Personally appeared before me the undersigned Maria Casler above named & she made oath, that the facts set forth in the above letter are true, & that she is the identical person named in the accompanying warrant as the widow of said Adam Casler. and that she is personally known to me.
Abm Allen Commissioner of the Pensions

State of New-York, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.
hereby certify that
Alvin A Van Horn
I, CHESTER S. BRUMLEY, Clerk of said County,
whose name is subscribed to the
Jurat to the annexed affidavit / Certificate was at the date
thereof a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, of said County: And Further, that I
am well acquainted with the hand writing of such JUSTICE, and verily believe
the signature to the said Jurat / Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said county, the 8 th day of August 1848
C. Brumley Clerk.

Alex r Ray Esq Dr Sir:
Pleased to be needful with the annexed case. If you require other papers, commu- nicate with "Abn A. Van Horne Esq Ponda Montgomery Co; NY."
Yours
G. H. [unintelligible] 4 A [unintelligible]
July 28 th 1848.
not G. H. [unintelligible]
before me the undersigned notary named & she made to set forth in the above that she is the identical the accompanying warrant as to Adam Casler. and that she known to me. Abn A. Van Horne Justice of the Peace

15949
Adams Boston
Purkin papers
87

State of New York.
County of Montgomery Co.
Henry Shaver being duly sworn, deposes and saith that he is well acquainted with Adam Caster of the town of Minden in the County and State aforesaid, that he knew the said Adam Caster to be in the service of the United States in the war of the revolution in the fall of 1781. That he was then stationed at Fort Plain in said County in the regiment commanded by Colo. Willet. That a day or two after the Schuylkill Battle (in which battle the opponent was not) he saw the said Adam Caster, with men under said Colo. Willet marching in pursuit of the party under command of Colo. Walter Butler and Major Ross. That they marched to the West Canada creek where Butler was killed with some of his party. That he knew the said Adam Caster to be in service after that at Fort Plain from where he was afterwards marched to Fort Dayton in the County of Herkimer. When the said Adam continued in the service, where deponent also served, until about the first of January following when he was discharged, and for the deponent saith not.
Subscribed & sworn to this 15 day of September 1832 before me —
Henry Shaver Deponent
Solo "Sanders Jr A Comp of Evidence
And I the said Commissioners do certify that Henry Shaver who has made the foregoing affidavit is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to credit —
Solo "Sanders Jr A Comp of Evidence
State of New York County of Montgomery Co.
Nicholas Caster being duly sworn says that he is the brother of Adam Caster above named, that the said Adam entered the service of the United States in the spring of 1781. in Schenectady under Capt. Thornton under an enlistment for nine months, as deponent believes — That

the said Adam marched from P'keepsie with the said company for Saratoga, as it was then said. That same time about August in that year defendant went to Ballston in Saratoga when the said company was stationed found the said Adam there in service in the said company, that the said Adam remained from home until the fore part of January following when he returned. That the said Adam with the said company to which he belonged, marched from Saratoga aforesaid. Up the Mohawk River to Fort Plain and to Fort Dayton during that season, where he served out his time & was discharged as defendant was then informed & believes to be true & further says not.
Subscribed to & sworn this 19 th day of September
1892 before me in open court Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk.
Nicholas his Mark
State of New York, Montgomery County, ss: I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that Solomon Sanders, junior, before whom the foregoing affidavit of Henry Shager purports to have been sworn was on the day of said affidavit a Commissioner of Vests in for the said County, & duly authorized to act as such.
And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Commissioner & truly believe that the name of said Commissioner subscribed to said affidavit is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 9 th October 1892.
Geo: D. Ferguson
(The following text is mirrored bleed-through from the reverse side of the page) The said Adam marched from P'keepsie with the said company for Saratoga, as it was then said. That same time about August in that year defendant went to Ballston in Saratoga when the said company was stationed found the said Adam there in service in the said company, that the said Adam remained from home until the fore part of January following when he returned. That the said Adam with the said company to which he belonged, marched from Saratoga aforesaid. Up the Mohawk River to Fort Plain and to Fort Dayton during that season, where he served out his time & was discharged as defendant was then informed & believes to be true & further says not.

And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion After the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, And served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Nicholas Lader, who has signed the preceding affidavit, is a resident of the town of Minden in Montgomery County, and is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to Credit.
I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings, of the said Court in the matter of the application of Adam Gasser for a pension, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 9th October 1832.
Geo: D. Ferguson
State of New York Montgomery County, ss. I, George D. Ferguson, clerk of Montgomery County do hereby certify that Solomon Sanders, his whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of character of Henry Shaner which is hereto annexed is the same Solomon Sanders in before whom the said affidavit purports to have been sworn, & that he at the date of said affidavit & ever since has been a Commissioner of deeds in & for said county: and that I verily believe that the name of said Commissioner subscribed to said Certificate of Character is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 17th July 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson

Know all men by these presents that I John A. Kephart of the Town of Minden in the County of Montgomery In the State of New York, have made constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and appoint Abm Alan Horn Esq. of the town of — Mohawk, N.Y. my true and lawful attorney for me & in my name to prosecute before the commission of of pensions at Washington City D. C. the claim of my late mother Maria Leasler widow of the late Adam Leasler deceased for an increase of her pension by of other services in the war in the Revolution of said Adam Leasler as an enlisted Boatswain under Capt Samuel Gray in the northern Department of the continental army of the revolution
Also an attorney or attorneys under him for the purpose aforesaid to make a substitute; I hereby confirm and ratify all and whatsoever my said attorney or his substitute for my purposes shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises by virtue of these presents In witness whereof I have hereunto set my & Seal this 9 th day of June 1851
Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of John Eversen J. C. Webster
John A. Kephart
On this 9 th day of June 1851 personally appeared before me the Under signed John A. Kephart above named and he acknow- ledged that he had executed the foregoing power of attorney by him signed for the purpose therein mentioned, and I certify that said John A. Kephart made oath in due form of law before me that he is interested in the claim referred to in the preceding power of attorney
Subscribed and sworn to before me June 9 th 1851
John Eversen Justice of the peace

I, Hon. Alan Horne hereby by virtue of the Power given unto me in & by the proceedings heretofore attorney, nominate constitute & appoint Samuel Godwin Esq. of Washington City D.C., my attorney & Substitute to act for me in the aforesaid prosecution Witness my Hand & Seal this 9 th day of June 1857 Hon. Alan Horne
Mary Barber witness of Alan
J. G. Groom Parent

State of New York
Montgomery County ss. On this Fourteenth day of March 1850 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid John Kepler aged Fifty six years. a resident of the town of Minden in said County. Who being duly sworn according to law. deposes that he is a son of Adam Kepler deceased who was a pensioner of the United States that he drew a pension of Thirty dollars a year. That his father the said Adam Kepler died at the town of Minden in said County on the Tenth day of March 1845 that he left a widow him surviving named Mary Kepler and that she died in the said town of Minden on the twenty fourth day of September 1848 and that she drew a pension also.
That during the lifetime of her father. deponent has often heard his said father say that he was employed in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War. That he was engaged in boating Provisions for the use of the Army from Schenectady to Fort Stanwix a distance of Ninety five Miles. under the command of Captain Gray. That very frequently they would tie up their Boats near shore at night and take their Blankets and go into the woods. and stay till morning for fear of the Indians. Has heard him say that he boated as aforesaid. for two seasons. and that he got tired of it, it was so hard work to pull the boats up the River. then he enlisted into the Army for Nine Months.
John A. Kepler

State of New York Montgomery County } ss.
On this twenty sixth day of April A.D. 1857. personally appeared. Uriah Potter, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that he is a practicing Physician of the town of Menden in the County and State aforesaid, and has been such for several years, and was well acquainted with Adam Casler during his life time, was a near neighbor of the said Adam Casler, and was his family Physician, and attended him during his sickness and to the time of his death, that very frequently during the lifetime of the said Adam, he has heard him relate many Revolutionary anecdotes also heard him relate his hardships and difficulties while in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War; that he was a Boatman, and engaged in boating Provisions and ammunition for the Army from Schenectady to Fort Stannix, and stated the hardships he endured while engaged as such boatman that at times it was almost impossible to get their Boats over the Rifts in the River, but cannot now recollect how long he said he had been engaged in this service as Boatman.
Deponent further states that the said Adam was a man

of truth, and has no doubt at all of the truth of the statements so made by him, and verily believes that the said Adam did serve as Battery in the War of the Revolution as he has so often related to deponent Sworn to before Wm. Potter Me this 26 th day of April 1851, and I certify that deponent is a reputable witness and his statements may be relied upon James W. Hamilton Justice of the peace

State of New York } County of Montgomery } ss.
John Smith a Resident of the town of Minden in the County and State aforesaid, being duly sworn says that he was intimately acquainted with Adam Castle, that he lived a neighbor to him for many years, and has often heard the said Adam tell over the hardships endured while a Battlemann in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War. The said Adam stated that he boated from Schenectady to Fort Herkimer and to Fort Stanwix, that they were in constant danger from the Indians that nights sometimes, they were compelled to leave the boats, and encamp out in the woods. And sometimes they had to labor so hard to get the boats over the Rifts of the Mohawk River, (on which River he was engaged) that it seemed to him that they would die on the spot, so exceeding hard was the labor. Deponent further states that he was never acquainted with any man whom he would sooner believe than the said Adam, that he was generally considered by all who knew him, to be a person, whose statements could always be relied upon, and from the statements made by him in relation to his boat service

deponent has not the least doubt, that the said Adam served as Battery in the U.S. Service in the war of the Revolution.
John Smith
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first aforesaid and I certify that the deponent is a man of reputable standing, and his statement is entitled to full credit.
James M. Hamilton Justice of the Peace

State of New York Montgomery County ss On this 9 th day of June 1851 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the county afore said duly authorized to administer oaths John Hessler aged fifty four years a resident of the Town of Palatine in the county afore said who being duly sworn Declares & Says that he personally well knew Adam Leuker of the Town of Minden In the afore said county who In his life time was a pensioner of the United States that he has often & very frequently heard him the said Adam Leuker Say that they both served as Boatmen together in one Company Under Capt Samuel Gray In the latter part of the war of the Revolution that frequently when he used to meet the said Adam Leuker he would speak about his Deceased father & him being In the service of the war & that his father was a soldier of the Revolution as well be seen by his papers at Washington at the pension office his mother Dinah Hessler the widow of Nicholas Hessler since the pension for the same then due by her had been at $80 per Annum & further saith not
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9 th day of June
John Hessler
1851 John Everson Justice of the peace
Montgomery County ss
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named John Hessler and that he is a creditable witness and a man to be relied upon as to truth and veracity.
Given under my hand this 9 th day of June 1851
John Everson Justice of the peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office. }
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, Esquire,
do hereby certify that John Eversen whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly quali- fied, and authorised by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof &c, is taken according to the laws of this State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 20 day of January 1852.
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

In the matter of Mary Kessler (or Casler) widow of Adam Kessler Casler
In reference to application for increased pay -
Balance due from 24 th Sept 10 th March 1845, when he died to 24 th Sept 1848, when she died also from 4 th March 1831, to 10 th March 1845, on acct of Adam Casler
He drew a pens: of $30 pr an. She also drew a pens: of $30 pr an. Cert: dated 5 th Feby 1849 at 17 th June 1844, Vact of Feby 2 nd 1848.
Service
9 mos as Batteryman under Capt Gray & 9 mos in State Hosp. Ky.
See Capt Gray's Role in Pens: Office & Certip. of N.Y. Compt. on file of Godwin present

State of New York Herkimer County } ss
On this 11 th day of June 1851 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid duly authorized to administer oaths Ann Eva Bronner aged Twenty four years a resident of the town of Stark in the county aforesaid who being duly sworn declares and says that she personally well knew Adam Casker of the town of Minden in the county of Montgomery who in his life time was a pensioner of the United States that she has often and very frequently heard him the said Adam Casker say that they Adam and Nicholas Casker served as Battenbaum together in one company under Capt Samuel Gray in the latter part of the war of the revolution that frequently when she used to meet the said Adam Casker he would speak about his deceased father Nicholas Casker and him being in the service of the war together her father Nicholas Casker was a Soldier of the revolution as will be seen by his paper at Washington at the Pension office her Mother Delia Casker the widow of Nicholas Casker drew the pension for the service rendered by her husband at $80 per Annum and further saith not
Subscribed and sworn before me this 11 th day of June 1851.
Osborn R. Van Koorn Justice of the peace } ss
her Ann Eva H Bronner mark
Witness Osborn R. Van Koorn

State of New York, HERKIMER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. } ss.
I, Standish Barry , Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify that Abn R Van Horne Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate and jurat of affidavit of the annexed instrument, was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, dwelling in said county, duly elected and sworn; and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe the name subscribed to the said certificate and jurat of affidavit, to be his genuine signature.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, at Herkimer, this
15 th day of January A. D. 1852
Standish Barry
Clerk.

Aug 12/42
Maria Casin
W. H. May
James L. Edwards Esq.
Com. of Pen. House
from Superintendent
W. H. Ray

Washington Aug 11, 1848
Sir
I enclose herewith, an application made by Mr. Maria Baker of New York, a pension made ad. Feb 2, 1848. claiming the benefit of the resolution of July 1, 1848.
The pension certificate is enclosed
I remain Sir Yours &c Alex. W. W.
J. L. Edward Esq Comm d of Pension

Payment to be made at
Albany by
Thos W. Alcott Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Ad act '44 at $30 per ann Com'g 10 March 1845, dedg former payments, at $26.32 per annum Ad act '48 at $30 per annum, by former pays.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 39. Vol. 4.
Geo. John Rice Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Maria Casler, widow of Adam Casler, who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of twenty six dollars and thirty two — cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this Sixteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

No. 13407 ad 44 509.
Maria Casler Widow of Adam NY
act 7 July 1838
Repetita husband died 10 th March 1845
Adm. act 17 June 1844
7 mo 27 days p.m. $26 23 / 4 p.m.
from 10 March 1845
Giles H. Catlin Albany NY

Col. J. L. Edwards
Washington May 24. 1848
Sir,
Will you oblige all concerned by giving to the enclosed Declarations your earliest Convenient Attention.
Very Respectfully Geo. Petrie

Declaration of Maria basled 12 th April 1848 Hon Alan Horne agnt Montgomery County Town of Mahawk State of New York Fonda Post office
421-44
Adm d admitted
Hon Geo. Petrie H. of R

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848, An act making further provision for surviving widows and Soldiers of the Revolution
State of New York County of Montgomery } ss
On this 12 th day of April 1848
personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace of the town of Mahack in the county aforesaid Maria Gasler. A resident of the town of Meriden in this county aforesaid aged Eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of congress; passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Adam Gasler who was a private in the army in which he served and that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of 17 th June 1844 was at the rate of $20.32 per annum, she further states & declares that she is still a widow
Maria Mark x Gasler
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Abm A Van Horne Justice of the Peace
I certify the Declarant is personally well known to me Abm A Van Horne J P
The reason she does not write her name she never was educated Abm A Van Horne J P

that the annual Amount of the pension which she received under the act of 17th June 1844 was at the rate of $20,32 per annum, she further states & declares that she is still a widow
Maria M rs  x  mark Casler
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Abm A Van Horne Justice of the Peace I certify the Declarant is personally well known to me
Abm A Van Horne J P
The reason she does not write her name she
is illiterate
State of New-York, Montgomery County Clerk's Office, } ss.
do hereby certify that
Abm A Van Horne Esq
whose name is subscribed to the
Jurat to the annexed affidavit Certificate was at the date
thereof a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, of said County: And Further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such JUSTICE, and verily believe the signature to the said Jurat Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, the 8 th day of May 1848
C. P. Pannileg
Clerk.
SEA

13407 Maria Kasler widow of Adam Kasler
Letter of G. H. Yates Nov - July 12: 1847. MS. A. 9. 2. 38,

Albany July 12 th 1845
Sir.
I send herewith papers in support of the Claim of Maria widow of Adam Koehler (or Casler), deceased for a pension.
The husband was a pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832 at the rate of $30 per annum. He died on the 10 th of March 1845. You have
 1 st The Declaration of the widow with certificate of Court.  2 nd Affidavit of Custodian of Record of Marriage (which took place 2: Oct 1787.)  3 rd Affdts of J. Zoller & H.C. Dillenback identifying parties.  4 th Surrogate's Certificate showing time of death & widowhood &c 
There is doubtless on file with the papers in the matter of Adam Casler's application, such proof as the Comptroller's Records afford of Casler's service in the Militia and State troops. If not, I will furnish it.
Very respectfully
Your Ob t Servt
To N. J. L. Edwards Comm te of Pensions.
G. F. H. D.