Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,896, Russell Chamberlin, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Chamberlin Russell or Chamberlain. Loisa
W. 16.896
CONTENTS

4,991 New York Roll
Russell Chamberlain private Massachusetts Line 4
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 th of April 1818 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th of Dec r 1818 and sent to Charles Townsend Esq r Judge - Buffalo - Niagara Co y N.Y.
 Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 4 mths \frac{5}{30} 33. 33 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48 — 
Bailey 8  81.33
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 years 1797-
Shagene - et iagara lo
Letter to S. Lake, Sept 28 '46
5 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2
28 46 Teacher's retirement April 3, 1820 to Chas. H. Garrison \frac{34}{11} Puffalo.

10454
New York
Loisa Chamberlain a Widow of Russell Chamberlain who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 10th March 1832 of Erie Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Westchester line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 and ending 27th August 1838, when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of July, 1848, and sent to Samuel Lake & Albrin Orleans Co.
Total amount, $ New York
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Th. Simpkin Clerk Book D Vol. 1 Page 541
Report
Payable to Russell Chamberlain Palmer Chamberlain Betsey Nye, Laura Ide, Silvia Weary Clarissa Lamb & Phebe Weighy only children surviving.
Set Same Date Sept 12/53

Russell Chamberlin Private, Massachusetts line, 30 th April, 1818 Baileys Reg t
The Judge must certify that the Applicant is in indigent circumstances, and a pension will be granted
On Roll 3 rd
Charles Townsend, Esq.; Private, Buffalo, Niagara Co. New-York. Rec d 20. May, 1818.

State of New York Niagara County ss. On this thirteenth day of April in the year One thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally came before Chamberlain and Sixty Years a resident of Clarence in said County who be- ing by me first duly sworn accord- ing to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to ob- tain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled an Act to provide "for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" That the said Russell Chamberlain at Great Barrington in the State of Massachusetts in the month of June 1777 enlisted in the Company commanded by Capt. Warren of the 1 st Regiment of Massa- chusetts Troops commanded by Col. Baily That he continued to serve in said Corp or in the service of the United States untill the month of June 1780 when he was discharged from service at West Point in the State of New York That he was in the Battle of Sar- mouth and at the capture of the British Army commanded by Gen Burgoyne — That he is in redu- ced circumstances and stands

in need of the assistance of his country for support — And that he has not other evidence now in his power of his said services —
Rufus Chamberlin
Known to and declared the day and year aforesaid before me
Ch: Townsend Judge of magistrates Com-pley
I, Charles Townsend Judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my sat- isfaction that the said Rufus Cham- berlin did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secre- tary for the department of war pursu- ant to the prov. directions of the afore- mentioned Act of Congress
Dated 30 th April 1818
Ch: Townsend

State of New York Niagara County Clerks Office
I Frederick B Merrill Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that Charles Townsend before whom the preceding affidavit and Certificate appear to have been made is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County acting under the authority of this State and that the same so signed is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the County Seal at Buffalo this Thirtieth day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen
F. B Merrill

I Certify that having no personal knowledge of the circumstances of Rufus Chamberlin of Claremore I have examined the on oath Archibald S. Clark in retating thereto (and have already transmitted a certif- icate) containing the particulars to the Secretary of War from which testimony I am satisfied that the said Rufus Chamberlin is in indigent circumstances Dated Muskogee County Dec. 5. 2. 1818
Ch. Donnel Judge of Court of Com. Pleas

R. Chamberlin Russell Chamberlin 4991
March 1810
Sam
100

State of New York Niagara County ss
On this seventh day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court being a court of Record, constituted as such by the laws of the State of New York. Russell Chamberlin resident in said County who being by me first duly sworn ac- cording to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows. That he served three years from and after the year 1777 in Capt. Warren's Company belonging to Col. Bailey Regiment of Mass- achusetts Troops. That in order to obtain the pension authorized by law, he did on the 30 th April 1818 make a declaration of the facts relative to his services in said War — and subsequently obtained a certificate that he was placed on the pension roll of the New York Agency.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818: and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolution- ary War" passed on the 18 th March 1818. and that I have not now has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed —
Viz. 1 Cow. 1 Calf. 2 Sheep — 1 Hog not worth more than $25. 00 1. pot. 75 — 1 Kettle $1. tea cups & Saucers 25. plates. 18 2. 18 27. 18
That this deponent is indebted to different individuals in the sum of about Thirty dollars —
That he is by occupation a farmer, but by reason of ill health is unable to labor but a small part of the time, that there is no other person residing in his family than his wife aged fifty six years and that she is able in part to support herself.
Sworn to and declared this 7 th day of June 1820 before me Ch. Townsend
Russel Chamberlin

John E. Marshall clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Niagara. As hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is twenty seven dollars and Eighteen Cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20 day of June 1820
J. E. Marshall. Clerk of the court for the county of Niagara

State of New York County of Orleans ss. I Henry R Curtis Surrogate of said County, do hereby certify that at a Surrogates Court held in and for said County, before me the said Surrogate, on the 11 th day of September 1847. Personally appeared Russel Chamberlin Son Son of Russel and Loisa Chamberlin deceased who being duly sworn according to law, on his oath makes the following declaration, that he is 52 fifty two years of Age and resides in the town of Carlton in said County of Orleans, and is a Son of Russel and Loisa Chamberlin deceased. That his Father was a Revolutionary pensioner and died in the town of Amora in the County of Erie in this State, on or about the 18 th day of March 1832 leaving his mother the said Loisa Chamberlin a widow. That she survived him and remained a widow until the 27 th day of August 1838 at which time she died in the town of Ellery in the County of Chautauqua in this State, as he has been informed and believes That this declaration is made in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows or to obtain the amount of pension due the said Loisa Chamberlin at the time of her death, and which might have been obtained by her, had she made application for the same. I further declare that my mother was not married after the death of her said Husband to my knowledge, but that she died a widow that she resided with me the principal part of her life after the death of her said Husband. My Father the said Russel Chamberlin deceased drew a pension of Twenty Six dollars a year under the act of 1818 —
Russel Chamberlin
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed

my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th day of September One Thousand eight hundred and forty Seven.
Henry B. Curtis Surrogate of Orleans County N.Y.

State of New York
County of Orleans ss. I Henry R Curtis Surrogate of said County do hereby certify that at a Surrogates Court held in and for said County, before me the said Surrogate at Albion on the 11 th day of September 1847, it was proved by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to said court, that Russel Chamberlin a Revo- lutionary pensioner under the act of 1818, died in Aurora Erie County in this State on the 10 th day of March 1832 leaving Loisa Chamberlin his widow, that the said Loisa Chamberlin died in the in the town of Ellery in the County of Chatau- gue in this State on the 27 th day of August 1838 that she left her surviving the following named children now residing in Carlton in said County of Orleans Palmer Chamberlin & Betsey Nye now residing in Aurora Erie County in this State, and Laura Ide now residing in Ellery Chautauqua County in this State, that the other children of the said Loisa Chamberlin, if living are Silva Harris Clarissa Lamb, and Phebe Higley, that they moved most many years past & their residence, if living, is unknown, that they are her only children her surviving and each of them is over twenty one years of age. —
In testimony whereof I have herunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 11 th day of September 1847 —
Henry R. Curtis Surrogate of Orleans County, N.Y.

"Berkshire ss. The Christian Name, & Surname of persons "who have been joined together in Marriage by Samuel Barnard "a Justice of the peace, within & for the said County, also "the time when they were joined together in Marriage, as "Certified by S o Barnard"
"June when Married"
No 13                      Rufus Chamberlin "1783 January 15 th "      Louisa & Higbey -
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Records of Marriages, found upon the records of the Town of Sheffield, in the County of Berkshire, & Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Attest Billings Palmer Town Clerk
Berkshire ss - Sheffield Nov 16, 1846 - Then the above named Billings Palmer personally appeared, & made Oath, to the truth of the above Certificate by him signed as Town Clerk
Before me
Edward H. Emerson Boston Globe Press
Bethlehem Nov 16 Wk.
Charles Ley with clerk of the court of common Pleas for said County do certify that Erastus H. Enderbury Esq. before whom the foregoing was opened by Billings. Palmer was sworn & a Justice

of the Peace within said County duly commissioned & qualified that the foregoing signature purports to be his & genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 16 th day of November in 1846
Charles Sedgwick M c .
Chief Manager

October 24, 1933.
Prentiss Gasier 10 Argyle Road Brooklyn, New York.
RA-J/ILL Russel Chamberlin W. 16896 Samuel Chamberlin S. 44735
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Benjamin and Russell Chamberlain who served from Massachusetts and moved to New York, also the record of Samuel Chamberlain of New York.
With the meager information furnished, it has not been possible to identify the record of the particular soldier named Benjamin Chamberlin in whom you may be interested; the records of Samuel and Russel Chamberlin have been found the furnished herein as found in the papers on file in pension claims based upon their services in the Revolutionary War.
RUSSEL CHAMBERLIN-W. 16896
Russel Chamberlin enlisted at Great Barrington, Massachusetts, sometime in June, 1777, served as private in Captain Warren's company, Colonel Bailey's Massachusetts regiment, was at the capture of Burgoyne, was in the battle of Monmouth, and continued to served until June 1780, when he was discharged at West Point.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 30, 1818, at which time he resided in Clarence, Niagara County, New York; he was then sixty years of age, the date and place of his birth and names of his parents not shown.
The soldier died March 10, 1832 in Aurora, Erie County, New York.

Russel Chamberlin married January 15, 1783, in Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Louisa, or Loisa, Higbey; the date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. After the death of her husband, Loisa Chamberlin moved to Chautauqua County, New York. She died August 27, 1838, at the home of Levi Harris in Ellery, Chautauqua County, and was buried in Dewittville.
Louisa or The names and residences of the children of Russel Chamberlin and his wife, Loisa, are shown in November, 1847, as follow: Russel Chamberlin, of Carlton, Orleans County, New York, who had lived formerly in Chautauqua County; Palmer Chamberlin, of Hamburg; Betsey Nye, widow of Isaac Nye, of Aurora, Erie County, New York; Laura, wife of Thomas Ide, of Ellery, New York; Clarissa Lamb, of Richmond, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; Silva, or Silvia, Harris, of Kalamazoo County, Michigan; and Phebe Higby, or Higbey, residence not shown.
On February 10, 1847, the soldier's son, Russel Chamberlin, aged then about fifty-two years, applied for the pension due his mother on account of the services of her husband, Russel Chamberlin; the application was made in behalf of himself and his brothers and sisters named above. The claim was allowed.
The above record is that of the only soldier with name Russel Chamberlin, or Chamberlain, on account of whose service in the Revolutionary War, claim for pension was made to the United States found on the records of this office.
----- SANUEL CHAMBERLIN- S. 4473S.
Samuel Chamberlin enlisted sometime in the year 1777, in Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, for three years, served as private in Captain Jeremiah Miller's company, Colonel Joseph Vose's Massachusetts

regiment, was in both battles at Bemus Heights, not necessary (at the surrender of Burgoyne,) and in the battle of Monmouth, and continued to serve until the last of October, 1778, at which time he received a furlough on account of sickness, occasioned by intense heat at the battle of Monmouth; he remained in Richmond, Massachusetts, as an invalid for three years, and did not return to duty.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 1, 1818 at which time he resided in Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York. He gave his age then as sixty-one years, but in 1820, he stated that he was sixty-six years old; the date and place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
In October, 1820, Samuel Chamberlin stated that his wife had died June 3, 1820, but he did not give her name; he stated further that he had four children then living, one son and three daughters, the only name shown is that of Prudence, who lived with her father.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

N 13.414
Louisa Chamberlain and widow of Russell Jr
act 7 July 1838
Marr'd 1783.
husband died 10 March 32 widow died 27 Augs 1838
Adm Dyeas per $80 00 per annum
from 4 March 1836 to 27 August 1838 the day of her death payable to Russell Chamberlain, Palmer Chamberlain, and Betsy Jr only surviving children of
Proof of death

State of New York Chautauque County ss:
Thomas Ide and Laura Ide being duly sworn according to law on their oaths say, that Louisa Chamberlin died in the Town of Ellery in said County on the 27 th day of August 1835; at the House of Levi Harris, that the said Louisa was the widow of Russel Chamberlin who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States; that they were the Parents of the said Laura Ide one of the deponents; that both of the deponents were present at the death of the said Louisa Chamberlin, and attended her funeral.
Sworn and subscribed this 27 th day of March 1847 before me.
Thomas Ide Laura Ide
And I certify both deponents to be persons of credibility.
Darius Scofield Justice of the Peace
Chautauque County ss:
I, Matthew T. Bruns Clerk of the court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that Darius Scofield whose name is subscribed to the first of the above affidavit was on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and will believe that his signature to said first is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court and County this 30 th day of March 1847.
M. T. Bruns Clerk In R. O. Green Dep. Clerk

State of New York
Erie County ss. Russel Chamberlin of the Town of Aurora in said County being duly sworn according to law, on his oath says. That his Father Russel Chamberlin was a Revolutionary pensioner and died in the said Town of Aurora on the 10 th day of March 1832 leaving the Mother of this deponent a widow, who died in the Town of Ellery in Chautauqua County on or about the 2 nd of September 1840. That the Parents of this deponent were married on the 15 th day of January 1783 as appears by the certificate of the Town Clerk of the town of Sheffield in the State of Massachusetts. That at the time of the death of his Mother, Louisa Chamberlin, she left her surviving the following Children who it is supposed are now living. This Deponent Palmer Chamberlin of so and Betsey Nye wife of Isaac Nye of the said Town of Aurora, Laura Ide wife of Thomas Ide of Ellery in the County of Chautauqua & Silva Harris and Phebe Higley whose residence, if living, is unknown to this deponent. — This affidavit is made in order to draw the pension from the United States, which the said Louisa Chamberlin was entitled to at the time of her death, or might have obtained in her lifetime, if she had made application. —
Sworn to and subscribed This 10 day of February 1847 Before me — and I certify the Deponent to be a credible witness —
Russel Chamberlin
S. H. Allen J.P.

State of New York
Erie County ss. Jonathan Hoyt being duly sworn according to law, on his oath says, that he is acquainted with the foregoing Deponent, that he is the reputed son of Russel Chamberlin deceased who died in this town in the Spring of the year 1832 in this town
The Deponent was well acquainted with the said Russel Chamberlin deceased and his family, and was their family Physician, and testifies from his own personal knowl- edge of the facts as above stated.
Sworn & Subscribed this 18 th day of February 1847 Before me
Jonathan Hoyt
S. H. H. D.
I certify the above deponent is a practising Physician, is a man of good moral character & is entitled to credit & belief.
S. H. H. D.
No 13444 Notice

I certify the above deponent is a practicing Physician, is a man of good moral
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Erie County Clerk's Office.
I, MOSES BRISTOL, Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas, thereof, do hereby Certify, that L H Curran Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed Affidavits and thereon written, was at the time of the signing the same a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas duly qualified sworn and acting as such, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said I H Curran and verily believe the signature thereto to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, this
2 o day of July
1847.
Moses Bristol
CLERK.

information as contained in his (or his widow's sons ) application for pension on file in this Bureau. P. L. ... *
Russel Chamberlin mid Feb 16896
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment
Enlisted at Great Barrington Mass.
Date of application for pension,
Apr. 30, 1888. This ch. was at
Residence at date of application,
Clarence, Niagara Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application,
6092.0001 died at Aurora Erie Co. N. Y. Mar. 10, 18
Remarks: Soldier married at Sheffield, Berkshire Co. Mass. to Louisa or Lois a Higby. She died at Ellery, Chautauqua Co. N.Y. Aug. 27, 1898 leaving the following children: Russell who was 52 yrs. old in 1840. Palmer Belacy widow of Isaac. Mrs. Louisa wife of Thomas. Ida. Siloa Harris, Louisa Lamb and Mrs. Pheba Higby or Hingley.
Very respectfully,

Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me the military history of one Russell Chamberlain whose name appears on the Pension list of 1818 as a Revolutionary Pensioner of His (Erie) County? Any family data in connection with his application is especially desired -
Yours truly,
Clara V. Wallace Mrs. Charles T. Wallace 449 W. Delaware Ave., Buffalo N.Y.
March 12, 1911

10 Argyle Road, Brooklyn, N. Y. October 17, 1933
Bureau of Pensions, Rev. War Division Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Would you please send me the briefs of (4) the pension records relating to Benjamin Chamberlain and to Russell Chamberlain, who served in the Revolutionary Army in Massachusetts, but who subsequently removed to Saratoga County New York? I would also appreciate the record of Samuel Chamberlain, also of New York, if you have it.
Very truly,
Prentiss Glazier

1911 Mar 16 Hist. to Mrs. Chas. T. Wallace 1913 Feb. 27 Hist. to Mrs. H. Herbert R. White Letter in W.F. 6612 Richard Gary 1933. Hist. to Prentiss Glayier - L.H.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
No. 16896
Levi Chamberlain
Widow of Russel Chamberlain Priv. Res. War
Act: July 7 th 1938
Box: — Vol. A , Page 131
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sept 28 26
PAID 10
J. J. Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions Washington
Russell Chamberlain NY City ad
19 Dec 18

J L Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions
Springville Erie Co. NY Sept 21-1846
Sir - In your letter of the 16 April last you say "a widow or children of a deceased soldier can assert a claim for a pension &c -
I wish to make application for the Amount due a widow of a deceased pensioner (about 4y) the widow having died without making applica- tion - Please give me instructions that the claim may be presented in due form -
Respectfully Yours - Samuel Lake
Russel Chamberlain is the name of the pensioner

Aug 14 47
Immunum usque Cure Louise Chamblaine
J. P. S. J. P. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pleas Wadsworth Esq.

Albion Orleans Co NY Aug t 9-1847
To Com r . of Pensions
Sir - In your letter of July 28 th - Ult. you state in the case of the W d Loisen Chamberlin that the marriage & Service of her Husband are established but that the death should be proved by the Physician, Minister who preached her funeral Sermon or Coffin Maker should be obtained, That "a declaration made before a court of Records together with the certificate of said Court showing the date of her death, as well as that of her Husband and giving the names of her Children now living should be presented produced in order to authorize the issuing a certificate in her case" -
Can a declaration be made before the Surrogate, and will the Surrogates certificate of the death of both, and the names of the Children now living, be satisfactory - Is it necessary for more than one of the heirs to make a declaration -
What kind of a declaration must the heir make -
Respectfully Yours
Samuel Lake Atty

State of New York }
Chautauqua County }p. Orren Dodge Pastor of the Baptist Church in May- ville, in said county, being duly sworn, says, that on the twenty ninth day of August Eighteen Hundred & Thirty Eight, he attended the fu- neral of Widow Chamberlain, at Dewittville in the town of Chan- tauqua in said county, and preached the funeral sermon on that occasion. That he made a memorandum at or about the time, of the said services, & finds by reference thereto, that the same took place on the day & year above stated.
Sworn & subscribed before me { this 3 d day of September 1847 } R. O. Green S.P.
Orren Dodge
State of New York }
Chautauqua County }p. Thomas Ide, being duly sworn, says that the widow Chamberlain named in the above deposition of the Rev d Orren Dodge, was the widow Loisa Chamberlain, & the same named in my deposition heretofore made & now on file in the War Depart- ment. That she died in the town of Elery in said county, on the twenty seventh, & was buried on the twenty ninth of August, at Dewittville, & that the Rev d Orren Dodge was the officiating clergyman at her funeral, & that I am her son in law & was at her funeral.
Sworn & subscribed before me { this 3 d day of September 1847 } R. O. Green S.P.
Thomas Ide
I also certify that I am acquainted with the Rev d Orren Dodge & also with Thomas Ide, who have respectively subscribed the above depositions, and that they are credible witnesses.
R. O. Green S.P.

State of New York } Chautauqua County } ss: Clerk's Office
I Matthew P. Bemus Clerk in and for the County of Chautauqua aforesaid, do hereby certify that Richard O. Green Esq. whose name is subscribed to the jurats of the within affidavits and also to the within certificate, was on the day of the date of the same a justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and sworn and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such justice and verily believe that his signature to said jurats and certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 8 day of September A.D. 1847
M. P. Bemus. Clerk

State of New York Orleans County ss Russell Chamberlin being duly sworn according to law. on his oath says. when he made affidavit relating to the death of his Parents on the 10 th of February last. he had no records of the death of his Mother. and it appears was mistaken as to the date. that she had been dead longer than he then calculated. and the deponent now supposes the affidavit of Thomas & Laura Ider is true and that she died August 27 th 1838.
Sworn and Subscribed { Russell Chamberlin This 16 th day of June 1847. before me a justice of the peace in and for Orleans County H. L. Swartwood justice
State of New-York, Orleans County Clerk's Office.
} ss.
I certify that affidavit  W. S. Swartwood before whom the annexed affidavit in Writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking the same, a justice of the peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate is genuine, and that the annexed Deed is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal at Albion, in said County, this 17, day of June 1847
SR Post Deputy Clerk of Orleans County.

Rupel Chamberlain and Heirs of Louisa Chamberlain Claim for Pension
Samuel Lake Atty

Orleans Co. NY
Albion Sept 13, 1847
Sir - I herewith enclose an application & Certificate of the Surrogate in the case of the Children of Widow Louisa Chamberlin being all required to substantiate the claim as per your letter of the 30 th August -
I hope for a decision without much delay
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake
J. Edwards Esq Comr. Pensions

State of New York
Erie County ss. Calvin Fillmore being duly sworn according to law, on his oath says, that he has been acquainted with the family of Russell Chamberlin rising of thirty years, that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner and did in this Town (Aurora in said County) several years past. that his children now living are as follows. Palmer Chamberlin resides in the town of Hamburg & Betsy Nye the widow of Isaac Nye resides in said Town of Aurora in said County. Russell Chamberlin moved from this Town to Orleans County and as deponent is informed lives in Carlton. Laura Ide wife of Thomas Ide resides in Ellery Chautauqua County. Laura Lamb Clarissa Lamb resides in Richmond in Tioga County Pennsylvania. and Silva Harris resides in Kalamazoo County Michigan. which are all the children now living, as the deponent has been informed and believes to be true.
The widow, after the death of her Husband moved to Chautauqua County. The deponent has been well acquainted with the family & several of the family have laboured for the deponent. and Clarissa Lamb, before her marriage resided in the family of the deponent - nearly a year - Sworn and subscribed before me the 13 th day of November 1847. and I certify the Deponent to be a man of good character & entitled to full credit.
Calvin Fillmore
Elphalet Jones Justice

State of New York
Erie County ss. Taylor Woodruff being duly sworn according to law on his oath says he was acquainted with Russell Chamberlin late of the Town of Aurora in said County deceased, and with the family. That their names and residence are as stated in the foregoing affidavit of Calvin Fillmore according to the knowledge and belief information of the deponent, and he has no doubt of the correctness of the same
Sworn & Subscribed
This 13 th day of November
1847, before me, and
I certify the deponent
to be a credible witness
—Eliphalet Jones
Taylor Woodruff
Justice

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Erie County Clerk's Office. }
I, MOSES BRISTOL, Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas, thereof, do hereby Certify, that Eliphalet Jones , Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit and thereon written, was at the time of locking the same a Justice of the peace for said County duly sworn and acting as such, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Eliphalet Jones and verily believe the signature thereto to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, this 22nd day of November 184 7 . M. Bristol CLERK.

Heirs of Loisa Chamberlin Claim for Pension
Samuel Lake Atty Albion Orleans Co NY.

Albion Orleans Co NY Dec. 2, 1847
Sir
I rec d your Letter dated the 14 th N.V. in which you say the proof last forwarded by me established the death of the widow, but that the Certificate of the Surrogate was deficient &c - I went from this place to Aurora and obtained more correct information from the relatives there, and believe the enclosed Certificate of the Surrogate & the affidavits will be satisfactory as to the names and residence of the Heirs -
So soon as a decision is made please direct to me at this place -
I am very respectfully
Your Ob t Serv t
J L Edwards Esq Comm. of Pensions
Samuel Lake Atty

State of New York
Orleans County Ss. I Henry R. Curtis Surrogate of said county, in addition to the facts heretofore stated by me in this case, do hereby certify, that at a Surrogates Court held in, and for said county before me the said Surrogate at Albion in said county on the first day of December 1847 it was proved by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to the said court, viz. the testimony of Samuel Lake and Calvin Gillmon, that Loisa Chamberlin deceased (widow of Russel Chamberlin) who died in the county of Chautauque county , as heretofore certified by me, left her surviving the following named children viz. Palmer Chamberlin now resides in Hamburg and Betsey Nye, widow of Isaac Nye, resides in Aurora in the county of Erie, Russel Chamberlin resides in Carlton in this Orleans County. Laura Ide wife of Thomas Ide resides in Ellery in Chautauque County all in the State of New York. Clarissa Lamb resides in Richmond Tioga County State of Pennsylvania and Silva Harris resides in Kalamazoo in the State of Michigan that they are her only children her surviving, and each of them is over twenty one years of age. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 1 st day of December 1847 —
Henry R. Curtis Surrogate —

Feby 28. 1848 Certificate of Surrogate Russel Chamberlin

State of New York
Erie County ss. Jonathan Hoyt being duly sworn according to law on his oath says he was well acquainted with Russel Chamberlin deceased, that the deponent is a Physician and attended to him and his family professionally, that according to his best recollections, and referring to his entries writings the said Russel Chamberlin died on the 10th of March in the year 1832 that at the time of his death he was a Revolu- tionary pensioner, and died in the town of Amora in this County —
Sworn and Subscribed
this 17th day of February
1848 & I certify that
Deponent is a credible witness
Jonathan Hoyt
J. H. Allen Clerk Pro Tem
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Erie County Clerk's Office. }
I, MOSES BRISTOL, Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof, do hereby Certify, that La Fayette Carver Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit and thereon written, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace duly elected sworn and acting as such, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Carver and verily believe the signature thereto to be his genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, this 17th day of February 1848.
M Bristol CLERK.

State of New York
Orleans County ss. I Henry R Curtis Surrogate of said County, do hereby certify, that at a Surrogates Court held in and for said County, before me the said Surrogate, at Albion on the 21 st day of February 1848 it was proved by the adduction of testimony satisfactory to the said Court, (a part of which testimony is the Affidavit of Doctor Jonathan Hoyt upon this sheet, duly certified) That Russel Chamberlin late of the Town of Aurora in the in the County of Erie in this State, died on the tenth day of March 1832 that at the time of his death he was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and left a widow then surviving, viz Loisa Chamberlin who died as heretofore certified by me —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 21 st day of February 1848 Henry R. Curtis Surrogate

Mr. Ames
February 28/48 Samuel Lake
Albion
Orleans Co
N York

Albion Orleans Co NY Feb. 22 d 1848
J S Edwards Esq
Sir, — I herewith enclose a certificate of the Surrogate & afft. proving the date of the death of Russell Chamberlin agreeably to your request of the 19 th Jan y . — This last objection having been complied with I hope the claim will be allowed without much more delay —
In your last letter you say "the proof is satisfactory so far as regards the date of his death and the names of his children" — You "enquire that the particular day on which it (his death) took place shall be established in the same manner as that of his widow, before a Certificate can issue to his children" — The affidavit of Dr Hays & certificate of the Surrogate is herewith endorsed —
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

Russell Chamberlain, N.Y. Act 18 March 1818 $96 00 per ann
To what time was he last paid? G. B. S.
Pension Office Oct 6 1847 }
Paid to 4 th March 1832 W. Bryan

No 13414 10454 Lorisa Chamberlain mo of Russell NY
act 7 May 1838
Adm 2 years in $80 00 per m
From 4 March 1836 to 27 Augt 1838 the day of her death payable to Russell Chamberlain, Palmer Chamberlain, Betsey, Myr Laura Ida, Silvia, Har Clarissa Lamb, and Phebe Highly one, surviving chil ren of Lorisa Chamberlain deceased.
Samuel Lake Albany, N.Y.

Saint Lake,
Sept. 12/53.

Pension Office Sept 12. 1853
Sir
In the case of Louisa Chamberlain, widow of Russell, of N. Y., a pension certificate was issued July 13. 1848, and enclosed to yourself, payable, among others, to Phebe Higby.
If, as stated in your letter of 11 th July last, Mrs Higby has not received her share of the pension arrears, the 3 d Auditor of the Treasury is the person to whom application should be made.
Sam l Lake Esq Buffalo N.Y.

L. P. Waldo Esq. Comr. of Pensions
Buffalo July 11 th 1853
Sir - On the 13 th June last the 2 d Auditor informs me that the claim or Power of Attorney from Phoebe Higley was referred to you - The claim has been allowed several years past to the Heirs of Louisa Widow of Russell Chamberlin a Revolutionary Soldier, and all but Mr. Higley have rec d their share - I supposed the claim having been allowed it would be paid on presenting the unpaid Power of Atty Please give such directions as the case requires
Respectfully Yours Samuel Lake

V No 13.444
Sonia Chaudhuri a MS
Dr. Samuel Lake July 28. '47
Set to Stone August 30. 1847
Set to Stone Oct 14. '47
Set to Stone Jan'y 19/48
act July 1838

Ad
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A. name D. 14/3/11
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Res N.Y. Claimant _____
Soldier Russell Chamberlain
Service _____
Additional Service Rev.
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
No West. army service from 14000 D etc. West. 716,896 { Mass N.Y. No Reg. at all