Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W.19175, Francis Dickinson, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Dickinson, Francis Oliver
W. 19173-
CONTENTS

See letter to Agent 1832 to Schuyler Coffin Esq
New York
Francis Dickinson
Whereby it appears in the State of New York who was a Private in the Companies commanded by Captain Cook & Taylor of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Peter & others in the Massachusetts for the term of Seven Mos & 12 days in June 1777 to 17
scribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of $24 66/100 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 day of March 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 of July 1832 and sent to Schuyler Coffin Esq Worcester N. York
Amount to 4th of March 1832 $24.66 Semi-annual all'ce ending Sep. 12. 32
$36.96
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 10, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
7 June 1832
Recorded Book K. Vol 5 page 80 B.S.B.

Refs
1985 New York Albany Oliver Dickinson widow of Francis Dickinson Esq. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 64 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
Seth Chase Worcester Otsego Co. N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 59 Vol. 4.

In the matter of Francis Dickinson, a Soldier of the Revolution Exemplification &c.
On Roll of Service Col. Marshall's regt enlisted 4 July 1780. 6 Mo discharged 15 Decr 1780 50 Mo. 12 d Col. Ruters Regt 2 " " Total 7 " 12 d Annual allowance $26.64

The People of the State of New York, by the grace of God, Free, and Independent: To all to whom these presents shall come, or may concern, Greeting: Know ye, that We, having inspected the Records and proceedings remaining in the Clerk's Office of our Courts of Common Pleas for our County of Otsego, do find therein the Records of certain evidence and proceedings, in the words & figures following, to wit:-
declare in order to obtain a pension under the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 7-1832 - entitled "An Act supplementary to the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution" that he said Francis Dickinson in the year 1779 resided in the Town of Old Hattfield in the County of Hampshire, Massachusetts - And some time the first part of the month of June in that year, he the said Francis Dickinson enlisted as a Volunteer in a Company of Militia Commanded by Capt Cook of Northampton in Col Elisha Porter's Regiment, for the term of two Months service in the War of the Revolution - And also that he the said Francis Dickinson marched with said Company as such Volunteer as aforesaid in the month of June 1779 from the Town of Northampton to New London in the State of Connecticut, at which place he the said Francis Dickinson remained in the service in said Company as a Private Soldier until the expiration of his term of service of two Months - when he was dismissed by his officers and returned home to Old Hattfield the place of his residence - And the said Francis Dickinson also states that he was paid off for this two Months service in the War of the Revolution in Continental Money at Par - when at the same time it required thirty dollars of the same Money to pay for a Gill of Spirits -
And the said Francis Dickinson further declares in manner aforesaid that afterwards, according to his best recollection in the month of June 1780 he again Volunteered and enlisted into the service of the revolution for the period of Six Months to join the Continental Army at West Point in the State of New York - That immediately on his so enlisting as aforesaid for the said term of Six Months he

Otsego Com Pleas
Of the Term of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and thirty two -
State of New York Otsego County p
Be it Remembered that on the 28 th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open Court, being the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Otsego in the State of New York - And a Court of Record proceeding according to the principals of the Common Law, with power of fine and imprisonment - Francis Dickinson aged seventy years in the month of November next a resident of the Town of Worcester in the County of Otsego aforesaid who being first duly known according to Law, doth depose and declare in order to obtain a pension under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved June 7- 1832 - entitled "An Act Supplemental to the Act for the relief of Certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution" that the said Francis Dickinson in the year 1779 resided in the Town of Old Hatfield in the County of Hampshire, Massachusetts - And some time the first part of the month of June in that year, he the said Francis Dickinson enlisted as a Volunteer in a Company of Militia Commanded by Capt Cook of Northampton in Col Elisha Porter's Regiment, for the Term of two Months service in the War of the Revolution - And also that he the said Francis Dickinson marched with said Company as such Volunteer as aforesaid in the month of June 1779 from the Town of Northampton to New London in the State of Connecticut, at which place he the said Francis Dickinson remained in the service in said Company as a private soldier until the expiration of his term of service of two Months - when he was dismissed by his officers and returned home to Old Hatfield the place of his residence - And the said Francis Dickinson also states that he was paid off for this two Months service in the War of the Revolution in Continental Money at par - when at the same time it required thirty dollars of the same Money to pay for a Gill of Spirits -
And the said Francis Dickinson further declares in manner aforesaid that afterwards, according to his best recollection in the month of June 1780 he again volunteered and enlisted into the service of the revolution for the period of six Months to join the Continental Army at West Point in the State of New York - That immediately on his so enlisting as aforesaid for the said term of six Months he

was Mustered at South Hadley under Col Woodbridge who was then called a Muster Master at that place belonging to the Continental Service - And the said Francis was ordered by Col Woodbridge to proceed on to East Springfield Massachusetts and joined a body of Troops at that place and that he the said Francis accordingly went to West Springfield, and from thence Marched under the Command of a Continental Officer to West Point in the State of New York - And that he the said Francis on arriving at West Point joined a Company of Continental Troops commanded by Capt Taylor in Pattersons Brigade - he continued in Capt Taylors Company for a few weeks - And was then detached from that Company and placed under the Command of Capt Soper in Col. Gencourts Regiment of Light Infantry - And soon after joining Capt Sopers Company marched from West Point down the Hudson River to Peekskill and at this place the Soldiers drew their arms and equipments - And the said Francis Dickinson also declares as aforesaid that he marched in said Company commanded by Capt Soper from Peekskill into the State of New Jersey - And continued in the service in said Company until the full expiration of the term of six months for which he enlisted - And was then honorably discharged at a place called the York Huts about three Miles from West Point - And that his term of service expired not far from the first of January 1780
And the said Francis Dickinson further declares in manner aforesaid that he hath not at any time heretofore received any annuity or pension under any Law of the United States and that his name is not inscribed upon the pension Roll of any State or of the United States and further saith not -
Sworn to in Open Court in the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego This 21 st day of June A.D. 1832 Horace Lathrop - Clerk Francis Dickinson
State of New York Otsego County ss: Joseph Powers of the Town of Worcester in said County of Otsego aged seventy five years in the month of February last, being duly sworn in Open Court in the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Otsego, doth depose and say that he resided in the Town of Old Hatfield in the County of Hampshire Massachusetts

in the year 1779 that he was a nigh neighbour of Francis Dickinson who has made the above declaration and Oath, and that he this deponent has been well acquainted with him since the said Francis Dickinson from the period above stated down to the present time and now resides within about four miles from the residence of said Francis Dickinson in the Town of Worcester aforesaid
This deponent further states that some time in the month of June 1779 he the said Francis Dickinson volunteered as a Private Soldier in a Company of Militia commanded by Captain Elisha Porter to serve in the War of the Revolution for the term of two Months - And that he this deponent volunteered at the same time, in the same Company and Regiment above mentioned and for the same term of time - This deponent further saith that the said Francis Dickinson and him this deponent both marched with said Company as such Volunteers as aforesaid in June 1779 from the Town of Northampton to New London in the state of Connecticut and at which place this deponent the said Francis Dickinson remained and continued in the service and bear of the Revolution in said Company until the expiration of two Months, when they were both dismissed by their officers - And this deponent also saith that the said Francis Dickinson and he this deponent then returned home to the place of their residence at Old Hatfield aforesaid
And this deponent further saith that he well recollects that in the Summer of 1780 he the said Francis Dickinson again volunteered and went into the service as a Soldier in the War of the Revolution - This deponent at that time resided in the same neighbourhood with the said Francis Dickinson and well recollects of his going to South Hadley and that he was there mustered under Col Woodbridge a Muster Master at that place and this deponent also well recollects that he the said Francis Dickinson marched to West Point in the state of New York, and it was said at that time that the said Francis Dickinson had marched to West Point to join the Continental Army, which this deponent verily believes he did do - And this deponent also saith that he well recollects that the said Francis Dickinson was absent from his home at this time until late in the fall of the year or until the beginning of Winter, and then returned to Old Hadley the place of his residence - And further this deponent saith not -
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court in the Court of Common Pleas of Hays County June 21 st 1832 Horace Lathrop - Clerk
Joseph his X Powers Mark

State of New York } Seth Chase one of the Judges of Otsego Common Otsego County ss: } Pleas being duly sworn in open court in the court of Common Pleas in and for the said County doth depose and say that he is well acquainted with Francis Dickinson the person who has made the above declaration and oath, and that he the said Francis Dickinson is a man of good character, and entitled to full credit on oath or otherwise - and further saith not —
Sworn and subscribed in open Court in the Court of Common Pleas of Otsego County this 21 st day of June A.D. 1832 Horace Lathrop Clerk
Seth Chase —
Otsego Com Pleas Of the Term of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two —
State of New York } We the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and Otsego County ss: } for the said County do certify that Francis Dickinson appeared before us in open court at the present June Term of said Court and made his declaration and oath in manner and form as above specified for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the provisions of the Act of Congress of June 7 - 1832 and at the same time produced before the said Court as witnesses to support his said declaration and oath the above named Joseph Powers and Seth Chase Esquire who then and there in open court respectively made oath to the depositions by them above subscribed which is satisfactory evidence to us of the truth of the facts contained in the declaration and oath of the said Francis Dickinson — In witness whereof we the said Judges have hereunto subscribed our names in open court at the Court House in Cooperstown in said County the 22 nd day of June A.D. 1832
Elisha Foote J. O. Moore Seth Chase J. C. Walworth } Judges

all which we have caused by these presents to be exemplified, and the seal of Our said Court of Common Pleas to be hereunto affixed. Witness George Morell Esquire, First Judge of Our said Court, at Cooperstown in the County of Otsego aforesaid, the twenty sixth day of June in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Horace Lathrop. Clerk.
to New London in the State of Connecticut, at which place he the said Francis Dickinson remained in the service in said Company as a private soldier until the expiration of his term of service of two Months - when he was dismissed by his officers and returned home to Old Hatfield the place of his residence - And the said Francis Dickinson also states that he was paid off for this two Months service in the War of the Revolution in Continental Money at par - when at the same time it required thirty dollars of the same Money to pay for a Gill of Spirits -
And the said Francis Dickinson further declares in manner aforesaid that afterwards, according to his best recollection in the month of June 1780 he again volunteered and enlisted into the service of the revolution for the period of six Months to join the Continental Army at West Point in the State of New York - That immediately on his so enlisting as aforesaid for the said term of six Months he

1 Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th of July 1838. entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows
State of New York } Otsago County } ss.
On the 22 nd day of April 1844 Personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the Courts in and for said County Olive Dickinson a resident of the town of Worcester in said County aged Seventy five Years Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows That she is the Widow of Francis Dickinson late a soldier in the War of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States: She further declares that she was married to the said Francis Dickinson about the middle of October 1789. Seventeen hundred and Eighty nine; That her Husband the aforesaid Francis Dickinson died on the 11 th day of January 1813. Eighteen hundred and forty three: That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but : But that the Marriage took place before the first of January Nineteen hundred and ninety four (sic) at the time above stated Subscribed and sworn before me } Olive Dickinson (The day and Year first above written)
Levi Stewart one of the Judges of Otsago County Courts
I certify that the above named Olive Dickinson is a respectable person That I conceider her to be of the age above stated by her That on account of bodily infirmity she cannot appear in open Court to make this her Declaration
Levi Stewart a Judge of Otsago County Courts
State of New York } County of Otsago } ss.
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County. Parmelia Dickinson of Worcester in said County aged Fifty four Years next

November. After being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that Widow Oliver Dickinson who by these presents is applying for a pension as the widow of Francis Dickinson late a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States is this deponents Mother; And that the aforesaid Francis Dickinson was this deponents Father. That this deponents aforesaid father died on the 11th day of January 1843 Eighteen hundred and forty three: That the aforesaid Oliver Dickinson has not since married but remains a Widow Sworn to and subscribed before me Parmelia Dickinson (This 22nd. day of April 1844)
Seth Chase justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Parmelia Dickinson is a respectable person
Seth Chase justice of the Peace
State of New York
Otsego County } ss. Personally appeared before the subscriber a Sister of the peace in and for said County, Samuel Dickinson of Worcester in said County aged fifty two next October; after being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that Widow Oliver Dickinson above named who is applying for a pension as the Widow of Francis Dickinson late a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States is this deponents Mother; And that the aforesaid Francis Dickinson is the was this deponents Father! That this deponents aforesaid father died on the 11th day of January 1843. Eighteen hundred and forty three That the aforesaid Widow. Oliver Dickinson has not since married but remains a Widow
Subscribed and sworn before me } Samuel Dickinson (This 22nd day of April 1844)
Seth Chase justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Samuel Dickinson is a respectable person
Seth Chase justice of the Peace

Samuel Dickinson was born in the year 1790 in the town of ... January 18 1790 William Dickinson was born in the year 1791 January 21 1791 Rubin Dickinson was born in the year 1792 August 15 1792 James Dickinson was born in the year 1793 March 16 1793 Abraham Dickinson was born in the year 1794 March 16 1794 Nehemiah Dickinson was born in the year 1795 August 18 1795

Apr 19-1810 to Henry Hook 1-6
William Barrett
Sept 1810
to the said Henry
1-32
James Hutton
Oct 23 1812
to sitting 3 pairs of shoes
0-2-0
to one pound of powder
0-1-0
2-8
1924
1781
1792

MMH Am
April 22, 1925
Charles F. Dickinson 389 Broadway Astoria, N. Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 19175 it appears that Francis Dickinson was born November 2, 1762.
While a resident of Old Hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts he enlisted about the first of June 1779 and served two months as a private in Captain Cook's Company, Colonel Elisha Porter's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted in June 1780 in Captain Taylor's Company in Paterson's Brigade, was shortly detached and placed in Captain Soper's Company, Colonel Gimat's Regiment of Light Infantry and was discharged about January 1, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 21, 1832 while living in Worcester, Otsego County,

New York. He died January 11, 1843.
Soldier married about the middle of October 1789, Olive, whose maiden name is not stated, born August 24, 1768.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 22, 1844 while a resident of Worcester,
New York. Their children were:
Parmelia born November 7, 1790. Oliver E. " August 8, 1791. Samuel " October 20, 1792. Mary O. " January 16, 1795. William " June 21, 1797. Reuben or 21, Rubin " August 15, 1799. Francois " February 6, 1802. Silas M. " March 16, 1804. Oliver H. " August 30 or August 31, 1807.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF. Commissioner.

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. W. 19175.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 24th, 1896.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Francis Dickinson, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on June 21st, 1832, at which time he was residing in Worcester, Mass. N. Y. and 70 years of age, and his pension was allowed for 7 months and 12 days actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Cook and Col. Elisha Porter. He enlisted from Old Hatfield, Mass.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Thomas W. Spencer,
43 Rutger St., Utica, N. Y.

389 Broadway,
Astoria, N. Y. Feb. 27th. 1925.
Pension Office,
Washington, D. C.
My dear sirs;
I want to join the "Sons of the American Revolution" and all I can find out is this:
Aunt Jennie Foster (Dickinson) was the founder of the Bank of Richmondville, Richmondville, N. Y., and she is now Ninety years old, and this is w what she write:
"I know very little of my Fathers relatives. His Father who was into the Revolution was name Francis Dickinson, he was only Eighteen years old when he enlisted. The War was closed in six months. I know he received a pension. After his death his wife received it"
I have the book entitled "New York in the Revolution" and while it contains many Dickinson, the name Francis Dickinson is missing.
Presumably Francis Dickinson enlisted at Worcester, N. Y. but he might enlisted at near Northampton, Mass.
That is all I can tell you. Do you know anything about the Pension Office.?
Yours very truly,
Charles F. Dickinson

Rev. S. L. Wilson
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly oblige me with a copy of the record of Oliver Dickinson (my great-grandmother) receiving a pension from the government, as the widow of Francis Dickinson , who was a soldier in the Revolution.
Francis Dickinson was born Nov. 2, 1762, married in 1789 to Oliver Ellsworth , died Jan. 10, 1843.
Oliver (Ellsworth) Dickinson was born Aug. 24, 1768, died July 8.

1852. They lived in Worcester Otsego County New York, I do not know the birthplace of either.
Yours truly
Harry E. Mowbray
Brookline April 26. 1901,

Altea April 18 th 1896
Old Man and Navy Service Pension Office
Can you tell me the Regiment, and Company, in which my Grandfather Francis Dickinson served in the Army of the Revolution? Any information you can give me will be gratefully received.
Thomas W. Spencer 48 Rutger St. Altea N.Y.

ON APR 21 1896 447785 WAR DEPARTMENT
Utica, N.Y. April 18, 1896.
Francis Dickinson NY. Rev. Gen.
Thomas W. Spencer
Asks in what company and regiment above named ancestor served
1 Inclos.
Address: "Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, Washington, D. C."
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 21, 1896.
Respectfully transmitted to
The Commissioner of Pensions.
[One inclosure.]
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
J. M. [Signature] Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
(800c) Per 44

REPORT OF PAYMENTS.
Esq.
Treasury Department,
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
April 14 th , 1896.
Mr. Thomas W. Spencer, 43 Rutger St. Astoria, Or.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of April 9 th , in case of Francis Dickinson , Certificate 533 New York . Agency, Revolutionary Roll , you are informed that the records of this Office show payment to have been made at  per month  that Spencer was a Private in the Army of the Revolution . The records of this office do not show the regiment and com- pany in which he served. For that information you are referred to the Record and Pension Division War Department or Old War and Navy Division Pension Office.
Letter herewith returned.
Respectfully, yours,
David Blackwell.
Auditor.
CRH

Res 19,175
WIDOW, &c.
No. 19175
Oliver Dickinson
widow of
Francis Dickinson
Pri Rev was
Act: Feb 29 48
Index: Vol. 21 Page 184
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr 24 96 delivered to Spencer
May 3-19 of Mary E. Mowbray Brookline Mass
1925- Apr 22- Hist. To Elias F. Dickinson

N. 208 Report Joint Reso. of Senate 23rd 1843
9262
New York
Alire Dickinson
widow of Francis Dickinson who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 11th day of 1843 of Allegany Co in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp'y. commanded by Captains Cook & Taylor of the Regt. commanded by Col. Bates in the Mass. line for 7 mos 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 24 Dollars 64 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of May, 1845, and sent to D. H. Hartley Hart, Albany Co, New York Total amount, $ 123.20
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Mrs. Humphlin Clerk, Book Vol. 1. Page 153

Joint Resolution of Jan'y 23. 1845 repro No. 208
Am. B. Room July 19. 44
Albany 6424 New York
Oliver Dickinson wid of Francis Dickinson whos a Res. in Mass a Line 7 Mos 12 Ds.
Libed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars 64 per annum, to commence on the day of March, 1843.
Decree of Pension issued the 26 day of Nov. 1844 amt to John F. Curtis Esq. Huron Wayne Co N.Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Roll in Book A Vol 2 Page 44

10.973. Oliver Dickinson
N.Y.
Suspended at trial June 19. '99 Reopened
Act July 7 to 38

N o 6694 Olive Dickinson N.Y. act Mar 3 rd 42
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$24.64 pr an
John F. Curtis Esq; Huron Wayne Co N.Y.

Aug 25/62 Col. ... Mrs. ... Miss ... Miss ... Miss ...
J. L. Edwards Esq r Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
H. D. ...

Worcester Otsego Co. N. Y. Aug 10 th 1848
To J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I herewith forward the declaration of Oliver Dickinson for the purpose of obtaining for a pension certificate under the act of 2 nd Feby 1844 which I hope to obtain as soon as conven- ient as the time is near at hand for drawing for the half year
Seth Chase

admitted
Leah Chase Worcester NY

State of New York County of Otsego
On this 31 st day of July 1848 personally appeared before the under named justice of the peace in and for the county of Otsego State of New York Olive Dickinson a resident of the town of Worcester county and State aforesaid aged eighty 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 the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war - That she is the widow of Francis Dickinson who was a private in the Revolutionary army that her late husband the said Francis Dickinson received a pension under the act of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832 at the rate of twentyfour dollars and sixtyfour cents per annum that this declarant has received a pension under the act of 17 th June 1844 as the widow of the said Francis Dickinson at the sum of twentyfour dollars and sixtyfour cents per annum -
She further declares that she is still a widow -
Sworn to and subscribed on the _____ day and year above written before me
Seth Chase Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me to be the widow of Francis Dickinson and that she drew a pension as such widow as stated by her in the foregoing declaration. Seth Chase Justice of the Peace

State of New York 3p County of Otsego 3p
On this 31 st day of July 1848 personally appeared before the under named justice of the peace in and for the county of Otsego State of New York Olive Dickinson a resident of the town of Worcester county and State aforesaid aged eighty 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 the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Francis Dickinson who was a private in the Revolutionary army that her late husband the said Francis Dickinson received a pension under the act of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832 at the rate of twentyfour dollars and sixtyfour cents per annum that this declarant has received a pension under the act of 17 th June 1844 as the widow of the said Francis Dickinson at the sum of twentyfour dollars and sixtyfour cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the 31 st day of July 1848 day and year above written before me Seth Chase Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant 111
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } I, Charles McLean, Clerk of said county, do hereby certify, that Seth Chase the person subscribing the foregoing affidavit and before whom the same was taken, was, on the 31 st day of July 1848 therein mentioned, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Otsego, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Seth Chase and verily believe that the name subscribed to the said affidavit is his proper and genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the seal of the said County to be hereunto affixed this 8 th day of August A. D., 1848
Chas. McLean Clerk.

Oliver Dickinson under joint resolution of 23 d January 1845 & act of July, 7. 1838 —
Adm d . of 24. 64 per ann: from 4 March, 1836, to 4 March, 1841.
John F. Curtis Esq: Huron, Wayne County, N. York.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Resolution of Congress of the 23 d January 1846
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibiting me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a Pensioner — I now make the following statement under oath in order to obtain the benefits of the Resolution above mentioned — I am the Widow of Francis Dickinson who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution. I have drawn a Pension at the rate of Twenty four Dollars and Thirty Nine Cents per annum from the 1 st day of June 1840 — and now ask for the amount due me from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the 4 th day of March 1841 not having drawn a pension for that time. Sworn to and subscribed before me 3 Oliver Dickinson on the 24 th day of February 1845 3 Seth Chase justice of the peace
I certify that the above declaration is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents her self to be — and that the words under oath was interlined before signing and also the letters "ow" were interlined before signed and sworn — Seth Chase justice of the peace
I George B. Wilson Clerk of the County of Otsego do hereby certify that Seth Chase Esquire who has signed the foregoing is a Justice of the peace for the County of Otsego in the State of New York and that the above is his signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 12 th day of March 1845 at Otsego in the State of New York Geo B Wilson Clerk
Answer to John F. Curtis, Union May 6 1845

Huron NY Sept 12th
Am
Sept 16th NY Asht Oliver Dickinson
Hon J. S. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Huron Sept 12 th 1866
Wm Lloyd Barnard Esq
Dear Sir In the case of Oliver Dickinson Widow of Samuel Dickinson of New York I forward to you two depositions in relation to the annexed family record — Accompanying the application was the copy of the then supposed only family record which was worked on canvas. The copy was sent at that time because the canvas record was supposed to be too large to send by mail. Since that time the old original record has been found, the one from which the canvas record was copied — and the same is attached to the within affidavits. — Williams. Nancy Basworth & Margaret Bullack wish me respectfully to call your attention to their cases. Their claims have been allowed and Pensions granted under act of 1838. They now wish you to forward to me their certificates under acts of 1843 and June 17 th 1844. This I believe has been done in other similar cases
Very respectfully Yours &c
John Glens
Answer to John Glens. Huron Wayne Co NY 1866

State of New York County of Otsego } ss. Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Samuel Dickinson of Worcester in said County aged Fifty two Years last October; After being duly sworn deposit and saith that Widow Oliver Dickinson who is applying for a pension as the Widow of Francis Dickinson late a soldier in the war of the Revolution & a pensioner of the United States is this deponent's mother; and that the said Francis Dickinson was this deponent's father. That the annexed Family Record is the old original Family Record. That it has been kept in the family as a record of the age of the deponent's aforesaid parents & children for the space of forty five Years to the knowledge of this deponent Subscribed & sworn before me This 14th day of August 1844 } Samuel Dickinson Seth Chase justice of the peace
I certify that the above named Samuel Dickinson is a Respectable person Seth Chase justice of the peace.
State of New York County of Otsego } ss. Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Pamela Dickinson of Worcester in said County aged Fifty four Years last November after being duly sworn according to law deposes & saith, that the Widow Oliver who is applying for a pension as the Widow of Francis Dickinson a soldier and a pensioner of the United States is this deponent's mother and the said Francis Dickinson was this de- ponent's father. That the annexed Family Record is the old origi- nal family Record of this deponent's aforesaid parents' child- ren aged; That it has been in the family for that time for more than forty nine Years to the knowled- ge of this deponent Pamela Dickinson
Subscribed & sworn before me This 14th day of August 1844
Seth Chase justice of the peace
I certify that the above named Pamela Dickinson is a Respectable person
Seth Chase justice of the peace

Otago County Clerk's Office
I, Geo. B. Wilson Clerk of Said County do hereby certify that Seth Chase Chase Esq. the within named justice of the peace, and before whom the within affidavits were taken and who made the certificates annexed to each of them respectively, was on the date of the same an acting justice of the peace in and for Said County duly commissioned and sworn, and qualified according to law. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice and verily believe the within signature of his name to be in his own hand writing and genuine
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said County this 24 th day of August 1844
Geo B. Wilson Clerk

10973 Barnes Green Oliver Dickinson
NY July 7 1838 1838 Oliver Dickinson
This bond was 11 Jan 43
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H. B. Green H. D. L.

State of New York,
State of New York Otsego County } ss. Personally appeared before the subscriber a sister of the peer in and for said County Lemuel Houghton of Worcester in said County aged sixty one Years: after being duly sworn according to law deposes & saith: That he has for the last fifty Years been personally acquainted with the within named Oliver Dickinson: who is ap- -plying for a pension as the Widow of the aforesaid Francis Dickinson late a Soldier and a pensioner of the United States This deponent deposes & saith that the present applicant Widow Oliver Dickinson is the identical person and Widow of the aforesaid Francis Dickinson late a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States: That the aforesaid parties have lived together as husband & Wife for more than fifty Years: That Pamela and Samuel Dickinson who have subscribed the foregoing Depositions, are and always have been considered Children of the aforesaid parties: That That the above named Francis Dickinson Died on the 11th day of January 1813. Eighteen hundred and forty three: That Widow Oliver Dickinson still remains a Widow Lemuel Houghton Subscribed and sworn before me
On the 22 nd day of April, 1844
Seth Chase justice of the peace
I certify that the above named Samuel Houghton is a highly respectable person                      Seth Chase justice of the Peace
State of New York
State of New York Osego County } ss. Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Judge of the Common  Court in and for said County Daniel Crippin of Worcester in said County aged fifty seven (years) after being duly sworn according to law deposes and saith: That he has for the last fifty years been personally acquainted with Widow Olive Dickinson Who is applying for a pension as the Widow of Francis Dickinson late a soldier in the War of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States: That she is the identical person and widow of the late Francis Dickinson

who died on the 11th day of January 1843. Eighteen hundred and forty three! That Parmelia and Samuel Dickerson are and always have been considered to be the children of the above named Francis Dickerson and the present Appellant Widow Oliver Dickerson! That Ever since this deponent's first knowl- -edge of the above named parties they have lived together as Husband and Wife
3 Daniel Carpenter
Subscribed and sworn before me 3
This 22 nd day of April 1841 3
Levi Stewart one of the Judges of Otago County Courts -
I certify that the above named Daniel Carpenter is a respectable person
Levi Stewart one of the Judges of Otago County Courts
State of New York 3
Otago County 3 ss. I Seth Chase a Justice of the Peace in and for said County; do hereby certify that I have examined a Family Record now in the possession of Widow Oliver Dickerson; the same having been worked on canvas with a needle. It purports to be the family Record of the late Francis Dickerson and the above named Widow Oliver Dickerson. and that the following is a true copy, Francis Dickerson born Nov. 25 th 1768  Nov. 2 nd 1762
Oliver Dickerson born Aug. 26 th 1768
Parmelia Dickerson born Nov. 7 th 1790
Oliver E. Dickerson born Aug. 8 th 1791
Samuel Dickerson born Oct. 20 th 1792
Mary C. Dickerson born Jan. 16 th 1795
William Dickerson born June 21 st 1797
Reuben Dickerson born Aug. 15 th 1799
Francis Dickerson born Feb. 6 th 1802
Silas M. Dickerson born March 16 th 1804
Oliver H. Dickerson born Aug. 31 st 1807
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And I further certify that Samuel Dickerson and William Dickerson have this day appeared before me

and hereby made oath in due form of law That the above named family Record worked on a banner with a needle, was copied from an old original family Record More than twenty Years since. That it has been kept in its present form more than twenty Years - And I do further certify that from the appearance of said Record. I do consider it to be of the age above stated
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name this 22 nd day of April 1844 Seth Chase justice of the Peace
State of New York } ss Albany County Clerks Office } I Geo B. Wilson Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Levi Stewart whose name is subscribed to the above declaration was on the date of the same a Judge of Albany County and also that Seth Chase whose name is subscribed to the annexed Affidavit was on the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County and both duly authorized by law to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge & Justice and verily believe their signatures to be genuine
Given under my hand & seal of office of said County this 23 rd day of April 1844 Geo B Wilson Clerk

July 9 th 1832.
War Department Free
Lexington Office }
Hon! Lewis Cass Secretary of War Washington City

Worcester Otsego Co. N.Y.
July 3 d 1832
Hon! Lewis Cass
Sir
By the proceedings of the Senate it appears that the duties arising under the New Pension Act of June 7 th have been transferred from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of War. I therefore enclose to you the application of one of the Veterans of the Revolution to be placed upon the Pension Roll for services rendered during the War of the Revolution. The first service rendered by him was for two Months as a Volunteer in the Militia in 1779. The 2 d service was as a Volunteer in 1780 for the term of 6 months under Continental Officers in Col. Gemenys Regiment of Light Infantry.
This Case is supported by Proof and I trust will be satisfactory to the Secretary. The application has been prepared without any instruction from the department Still it is believed that the method adopted will be approved.
Yours Respectfully &c
(Schuyler Crispin)