Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 2498, Philip Cromwell, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Brownell, Philip Magdalen
R 2498
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State of New York Montgomery County ss. On this eighteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before Hon. John Hand one of the Judges of the Montgomery Courts Magdalen Cromwell, a resident of the Town of Root Glen in the County and State aforesaid aged seventy five years the first day of July last past, who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision of the Act of Congress, passed July 4 th 1836: That she is the Widow of Philip Cromwell, who was a Surgeon in the War of the Revolutionary Army, and that some time in the fall of 1776 he was absent from home at least a fortnight and was then doing duty as a Surgeon in the Army at Albany at this time it was then informed and believed and returned home on account of ill health -
That in the year 1778 she was again in the said Army in the capacity of Surgeon from the first of April to the latter part of November or first of December of the same year. That before he left home on both the times above specified, he the said Philip recd letters from Dr. Stringer a Surgeon in the Army under Gen. Schuyler, and from General Schuyler himself, and the purport of those letters were for her husband the said Philip to join the army as Surgeon, and those letters were the reason of his leaving home, but those letters have been destroyed not supposing they would ever be of any use. She is posi- -tive that the services above specified were rendered but may possibly be mistaken as to the times of service
She further declares that she was married to the said Philip Cromwell, sometime in April 1778, but the particular day she cannot set forth; That her husband the aforesaid Philip Cromwell, died on the 30 th day of September 1827; and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will

more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed and further that from infirmity and want of practice she is now unable to write and therefore makes her mark. Sworn to, and subscribed } Magdalen X her on the day and year above } Cromwell written before } mark
John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts
Note in the 18 th line from top "1778" was written "1787" and the "8" struck out between "77" and placed after 1778 as to make "1778" before execution also "In between 11 th line"
State of New York
Montgomery County } ss: I John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts in said State (the same being Courts of Record) do hereby certify that Magdalen Cromwell personally known to me to me appeared before me and took and subscribed the foregoing oath or declaration in due form of law on the 19 th th day of Sept. 1837 at the Town of Glen in said County that she is unable to attend Court from bodily infirmity that I have been well acquainted with her for some time past; that she is a credible person and that her declaration above made is entitled to full credit; that the alterations made as above noted were made before said declaration was subscribed and sworn to in due form, and that she made her mark for the reason that she never learned to write. Given under my hand this 19 th day of August 1837
John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts
V 2744 Magdalen Cromwell 24 4 July 88
Sammons Esq Present

State of New York } ss. Montgomery County }
I John H and a Judge of the County Court of said County Do hereby declare my opinion after examining the declaration & affidavits hereto annexed That Magdalen Brownell the applicant for a pension named in said declaration He - is the widow of Phillip Brownell who was a Surgeon in the war of the Revolution - and has served in said war as stated in said declaration & affidavits - and that she was lawfully married to the said Phillip - as stated in said affidavit He - and that the said Phillip died at the time stated in said declaration He & that she has remained the widow of the said Phillip Brownell ever since the day of his death - and I the Judge aforesaid do further certify that the said Magdalen Brownell cannot prove bodily infirmity attending of the courts of record of said County Given under my hand September 20th 1837 John H and a Judge of the Montgomery County Court

State of New York
Montgomery County
Clerk's office.
ss: V. George D. Ferguson, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Hand, before whom the annexed declaration of Magdalena Gronwell, and the annexed affidavit of William J. Pautuck purport to have been sworn, was on the date of the same a judge of the County Courts of Montgomery County, and that his name subscri- bed to said declaration affidavit  affidavit purport to have been sworn to the annexed certificate of character of said deponents is the genuine hand writing of said judge: And I certify that Jacob Graft before whom the annexed affidavit of Abraham A. VanKane purport to have been sworn, was on the date of the same a justice of the Peace of said County, & that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my office this 5th. Oct. 1837.
Geo: D. Ferguson Clk.
Dec 7
W. Simmons Esq.

Filed Re: A Van Horns Affidavit of the Marriage of Doctor Philip Cromwell
My Dear Sir, I have the honor to

This is to certify. That it appears from the Church Record of the Congregation of Langhmanwaga that Doctor Philip Cromwell Junior was married to Sarah Lewis April 27 th 1778 by the Rev d Thomas Romyn the Pastor of said Congregation. at that time. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name at Langhmanwaga 22 nd day of September 1837
Abraham Van Horne V.D.M.
Be it known to all whom it may concern that the Church Record are now in my possession, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my name the day and year first mentioned
Abm Van Horne V.D.M.
Subscribed and sworn before me this the 22 nd day of September 1837
Jacob Graff Priest of the Place

Philip Cromwell's widow
Mr. Cartwright.

State of New York Montgomery County Surrogate's Court } do-
I Gile F. Van Vechten Surrogate of said County of Montgomery hereby certify that at a Surrogate's Court held in & for said County before me at the Village of Fultonville on the twentieth day of May in the year 1845 it was most satisfactorily proved by evidence adduced before me that Phillip Cromwell, late of the Town of Glen in said County died therein on the 30 th day of September 1826 being at the time of his death about eighty years of age - that he left him surviving Magdalena Cromwell his lawful widow - that the said Magdalena departed this life at Glen aforesaid on the 4 th day of December 1841 leaving her surviving the following named children, all of whom are of lawful age - to wit - Stephen Cromwell Cornelia Cromwell, Helen Cromwell and Jane Cromwell all residing in Glen aforesaid - Maria Temper widow residing in Glen aforesaid - John P. Cromwell who has since died - Peter Cromwell residing at Saratoga Springs in Saratoga County in said State and Katy wife of David Lewis residing in the State of Ohio - and that the said Magdalena at the time of her death was aged eighty two years and upwards.
As Witness my hand and seal of office this 20 th day of May 1845 at Fultonville aforesaid
Gile F. Van Vechten Surrogate

Act of July 7. 1830.
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Margaret Cromwell (sec)
widow of Philip
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(N.Y.)
Hereditary Claims
Feb 1853
Chas. Lucker
Atty.
Present.-
Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney.
Know all men by these presents, that Stephen Cromwell of the Town of Glen County of Montgomery and State of New York do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint CHAS. C. TUCKER, of Washington City, D. C. my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the Claim of Margaret Cromwell widow of Philip Cromwell for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the Act of July 7 th 1838 — or any other Act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said Claim on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed: and to do all things that he might or could do, were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 20 th day of January . 185 3 .
In presence of
W. C. Calkins John Eversen
} ss.
Stephen Cromwell
STATE OF New York COUNTY—ss.
On this 20 th day of January — 185 3 , before me a Justice of the Peace — in and for the County and State above mentioned personally appeared Philip Cromwell — and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
John Eversen Justice of the Peace
STATE OF New York Montgomery COUNTY. } ss.
On this 20 th day of January 185 3 , before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace — in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Philip Cromwell — a resident of said County, and made oath according to law that he is the identical person — who executed the foregoing power of Attorney, and that he is directly interested in said Claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my said Attorney may use in prosecuting said Claim.
Stephen Cromwell
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
John Eversen Justice of the Peace
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Montgomery
I John W. Van Almer Clerk of Montgomery County do hereby certify that John Eversen Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgment were made and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 20 th day of Jany 185 3 .
John W Van Almer Clerk by W. B. Berry Deputy Clerk

Magdalena widow of Philip Cromwell under act of 7 th July 1838
Washington D.C.
Geo. H. Gales Esq.

Glen May 20 th 1843
Yates & Yates Esq rs
My Father Philip Cromwell In his Life time Served as Surgeon Under General Schuyler in the war of the Revolution for which Service he nor my mother has Recd a pension. My Mother In her Life time made application for a pension by her attorny Thomas Sammons Esq r what have become of the papers we do not know we expect the one on file at the pension office will give you names & prosecute the claim for us the Service of my Father was after the Marriage I have frequently heard my Father speak of his Service under General Schuyler I hereby request you and appoint Yates & Yates Esq rs my Lawfull attorny to prosecute the Claims of the Children of Magdalena Cromwell the wife of Sat Philip Cromwell at Washington before the Commission of Pensions Set out Glen May 20 th 1845
Stephen Cromwell Thomas Sammons Sued shortly after he undertook to get the pension it was in consequence of returning he quit the army

Wm G Rentschler off

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss.
William Printup of the Town of Glen in the County and State aforesaid being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is seventy three years of age, and that he was well acquainted with Philip Bromwell deceased, the husband of the applicant for the Pension in the annexed declaration named, during the war of the Revolution. That he has known the said Philip to officiate as Surgeon in Col. Gansvoort regt: in 1780. That in the following year 1781 he this Deponent again saw the said Bromwell perform surgical operations in the army, but this Deponent cannot set forth how long the said Bromwell acted as Surgeon nor anything more particular as to the time and perhaps may be mistaken as to the name of the officer above stated but this Deponent is positive that the said Philip Bromwell did act as Surgeon in said Army. And further that the said Magdalena Bromwell named in the said declaration annexed is the identical widow of the said Philip in said declaration also named, and further says not subscribed and sworn to
before me this 18 th Sept r 1837. } The word "Is" between 4 th & 5 th lines
William J. Printup
intlined by my directions
I John H and a Judge of the montgomery County courts
I further certify that I am personally acquainted with William J. Printup who has subscribed & sworn to the above affidavit & know him to be a creditable person and believe that the statements by him made in said affidavit are entitled to credit
I John H and a Judge of the montgomery County courts

V New York
Suspended.
See let. to Th s Sammons,
Oct. 27, 1837.
A Ray Oct. 28 1833
2498
1838

2498
P. O. _____
Magdalena Cromwell
Service: wid. of Philip
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Margdalena widow of
Philip (Cromwell) deceased
Power of Attorney G. H. Yates - 23 rd Sept 1852
1852/10/15
to her husband
Act 2-67
1852/11/22
Act 2-67 -
1852/11/22

To the Hon the Commissioner of Pensions
Sir I have appointed Giles F. Yates Esq. of Schenectady, New York as my true & lawfull attorney with power of substitution to prosecute before you the claim of my Mother Magdalen Widow of Phillip Cromwell for a pension he was a Surgeon In the war of the Revolution and I hereby revoke all Powers of attorney by me heretofore granted
You will be pleased to allow him or his substitute to examine the papers on file in your office relating to the claim - Witness my Hand & Seal This 13 th day of September 1852
In presence of and acknowledged this 13 th
Stephen Cromwell
day of September 1852
before me
John Eversen Justice of the peace

relating to the within money my handwriting This 13 th day of September 1852 In Witness of and Stephen Cromwell acknowledged the 13 th
STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that John E. E. E. E. J. J. W. VAN DERVEER, 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 Coun- ty, and dwelling in said County, duly qualified, and authorized 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 13 th day of Sept 1852.
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

Washington Oct 24/53.
Hon. L. P. Waldo Com d of Pensions Sir,
Giles F. Bates Esq. of New York. sent me the enclosed power of attorney from the son of Magdalen Brownell dec d . widow of Surgeon Phelps. She prepared a claim during her life time from the State of New York under act 7 July 1838.
Her husband was a Surgeon under Genl. Schuyler who acted as State Master General in the Northern Department in 76.77 but no record evidence of his (her husband's) appointment or service can be found.
Mr Bates deposited with Commission Edwards an account book of General Schuyler. (and now in charge of Col d files of Genl. Office) showing that on the 12 August 1777 Philip Brownell. Surgeon of Battalion was paid $120. This entry, however, is not rendered to establish any particular length of service, for it shows neither when the service commenced or ended. but it may then serve to corroborate and confirm the testimony and parole testimony filed in the case, sufficient to bring the widow's claim within the provision of act 38.
I remain Sir Your obed t Serv t Alex. Ray

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Cronck, John GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 6959 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 30, 1790 to Edward Cumpston, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.