Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 13,434, John Crawford, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Crawford, John Ann
R 13434 B. L. Reg. 314973-55 B. L. Wt. 110,339-160-55
CONTENTS

Comptroller
Aug 23, 1870
325.614 Act Mar. 3 rd 1855
Sept. 10 th 1869
No 110339-16 th Sept 5/70
Ann Crawford wid. of
John Crawford Private
Capt. Boutens
N.Y. Mil.
Revolutionary War
Allowed at 160
Accts - Aug 25, 1870
W.E. Trask
Exrs
Claimant
Canadice
Ontario Co.
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925.616
State of New York
County of Ontario ss On this 16 th day of August 1867 before me a Notary Public duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally came Ann Crawford aged 96 years a resident of Cohocton County of Steuben & State of New York who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John Crawford deceased who was a private in Captain Britton's or Boughton's Comp of N York Militia war of the Revolution. That her husband entered service under the above Capt in the year 1778 for 6 months or more and was honorably discharged after serving 14 months (at shadec not know) That she was married to said John Crawford on the 28 th day of March 1805 in the Town of Ballston County of Saratoga State of New York by Elder Waldo who was a Preacher That her name before marriage was Ann Wood That her said husband died at Mount Milton the 21 st day of Nov 1844 That her Post Office Address Canadice Ontario Co N York
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she is entitled under act of Congress approved March 3 rd 1855, that she has never received bounty land nor been entitled under the above act or any other act
That she never had a marriage certificate that there is no public record, but a family record a copy is herewith sent she cannot now write her own name Post Office address Canadice Ont. Co NY Ann Crawford mark
John French
Mrs Mary Crawford
We William Woodward and P. S. Barry both of full age and now residents of Canadice upon oath declare that the foregoing declaration was acknowledged by Ann Crawford in our presence and that we believe from her appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. We have known her for the last 40 years and know she is still a widow her said husband died on the 21 st day of Nov 1844 we were present at his funeral. We knew him in his life time for 20 years and know that they cohabited together and were received into god society as husband and wife and were respected so to be we never heard the fact of their marriage disputed by any person or persons we never knew of any public record she

has a family record which we have seen and examined which reads as follows John Crawford born Sept the 25 th 1760 Ann Wood born Sept the 20 th 1723 John Crawford and Ann Wood were married March the 22 nd 1805 Fanny Crawford born Jany the 20 th 1806
John Crawford died Nov the 25 th 1844 which is a true copy of the family record in her possession we are disinterested witnesses.
William Woodward
P. T. Ramsey
The foregoing declaration and affidavit, were subscribed and sworn before me this 16 th day of August 1869 and I certify that affiants are credible, that the claimant is known to me to be a respectable person and the person she represents herself to be. I have no interest in this claim. The Declaration and affidavit was read over to deponent and all interlining before signing.
John Hinch Notary Public
Will the Com- Please acknowledge the receipt of this application & give it a early examination
325.614

680
John Crowbard VR
At 7 th July 1882
CW Bennett

State of New York County of Ontario
Be it Known, that on this Sixth day of December A. D. 185 2 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Reuben Crawford son of John Crawford late of Benton in the County of Yates deceased resident of Manchester in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the son of the said John Crawford who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of 1841
That he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint C. W. BENNETT , of Washington City , my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of John Crawford for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
R. Crawford
Sworn to, Subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Reuben Crawford to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
Amos Jones Justice of the Peace of said County of Ontario
State of New York County of Ontario
County Ontario
It is hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Ontario County that Reuben Crawford the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the son of John Crawford  the reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that Amos Jones Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office,
this Eighth day of December 185 2
Reuben Murray Jr Clerk
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.

State of New-York, County of Ulster  Essex
Before me G. B. Stanton a Justice of the Peace, duly authorised, personally appeared Ira Crawford
aged 46 years who being duly cautioned and sworn in due form of law, states that he is the son of John Crawford Sergeant who was a Revolutionary Soldier from the State of New-York and that his father died on the 22 nd day of November 1844 and that his mother, named Ann Crawford  died on the  not  day of  March 2 nd wife 18 1805 and that they were married on the 28 day of March 1805 and that they were residents of Macomb Co. in the State of Michigan and that furthermore, he by these presents, constitutes, appoints and fully empowers and authorises, irrevocably, and with powers of substitution J. E. Harkness of Washington City his true and lawful Attorney, for and in his stead to examine into, to prosecute, claim, demand and receive his rights in all and any manner of claims that may be due him as son of John Crawford who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law, custom, inheritance and equity he is entitled; and also with full power to appoint one or more agents to assist him in the above premises; and for his services, he shall be entitled to two fifths of all moneys collected by him or Revolutionary Bounty lands obtained by him, &c.
In Witness Whereof, he has hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
Witness David Phillips Witness G. B. Stanton
Ira Crawford [L. S.]
Signed, sealed and acknowledged and sworn to before me, on this the 22 day of April 185 2
G. B. Stanton Justice of the Peace.
John Crawford was a poor man and was entitled to a pension under the poor man's act

State of New-York,
County of Yates  Yates
Before me G. B. Stanton a Justice of the Peace, duly authorised, personally appeared Ira Crawford
aged 46 years who being duly cautioned and sworn in due form of law, states that he is the son of John Crawford Sergeant who was a Revolutionary Soldier from the State of New York and that his father died on the 22 nd day of November 1844 and that his mother, named Mrs. Crawford  died on the  not  day of  March 2 nd wife 18 1805 and that they were married on the 28 day of March 1805 and that they were residents of Macomb Co. in the State of Michigan and that furthermore, he by these presents, constitutes, appoints and fully empowers and authorises, irrevocably, and with powers of substitution J. E. Hassell of Washington City  his true and lawful Attorney, for and in his stead to examine into, to prosecute, claim, demand and receive his rights in all and any manner of claims that may be due him as son of John Crawford who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law, custom, inheritance and equity he is entitled; and also with full power to appoint one or more agents to assist him in the above premises; and for his services, he shall be entitled to two fifths of all moneys collected by him or Revolutionary Bounty lands obtained by him, &c.
In Witness Whereof, he has hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
Witness David Phillips Witness G. B. Stanton
Ira Crawford [L. S.]
Signed, sealed and acknowledged and sworn to before me, } on this the 22 day of April 185 2 . }
G. B. Stanton Justice of the Peace.
State of New York, } ss. Yates County Clerk's Office.
I hereby certify that George B. Stanton Esquire, before whom the foregoing declaration and proceedings were had and sworn to, and who has subscribed his name thereto, was, at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn and authorized to administer oaths, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County of Yates, and of the several Courts of record thereof, (being my official seal) this twenty fourth day of April 185 2 .
Alfred Reed Clerk.
John Crawford was a poor man who was entitled to a pension under the poor man's act

At the same time personally appeared before me Wm B. Stanton a justice of the peace two credible and disinterested witnesses named Joseph Havens and David Secor residents of the aforesaid County and State who having been by me cautioned and then duly sworn in due form of law, do depose and say each for himself that he has always heard it said and it is generally believed by the community that John Crawford was a Revolutionary soldier and that Ira Crawford was by him always treated as and is by the witnesses believed to be the son of the son of the said Revolutionary Soldier
Joseph Havens
David Secor
Sworn to before me this 22 day of  Feb 1852
Wm B. Stanton J.P.
Examination Revolutionary Papers John Crawford
New York
Filed 29 May 1852 B.E. Nasser Attorney

Declaration for a Revolutionary wid Pension Ann Crawford wid John " back Melovich City
And they swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, the day and year first above mentioned, and I hereby certify that _____ and _____ are credible witnesses, and that I have no interest direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.

State of New York, COUNTY OF Steuben
} ss.
On this Fourteenth day of June
A: D. 186 7 , personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace of the County of Steuben  Ann Crawford a resident of Cohocton in the County of Steuben and State of New York, aged 76 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 provisions made by the act of Congress, approved July 14, 1862 with other acts : That she is the widow of John Crawford who was a Private in company commanded by Boughton in the New York regiment of volunteers, in the war of 1861  the Revolution in the United States on the 14th day of June 186 7 , while in the service of the United States, and in the line of duty. That her said husband left two children under sixteen years of age him surviving.
That her husband died at Macon in Macon Co Mich on the 21 st day of Nov 1845
She further declares that she was married to the said John Crawford on the 28 th day of March in the year 1805; by A at Adams and that her name before her said marriage was Adams and that there is a family record of her said marriage that her husband, the aforesaid John Crawford died on the day above mentioned, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She also declares that she has not in any manner been engaged in, or aided or abetted, the rebellion in the United States; that she resides at Cohocton County of Steuben , State of New York , and that her Post Office address is North Cohocton Steuben Co New York
Also personally appeared Gratton G. Wallace  my cousin and George Layea residents of Cohocton persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Mrs. Ann Crawford sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person here presents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Gratton G. Wallace
State of New York, STEUBEN Co. CLERK'S OFFICE.
L. NIROM M. CRANE, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts of Record thereof, do hereby certify that A Adams Esq., was, at the date of the Certificate of Proof of the annexed instrument, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized and qualified to administer oaths for general purposes; that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verify believe that the signature to said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County and Courts, this 14 day of June 186 9  L. M. Crane CLERK.

State of New York, COUNTY OF Steuben } ss.
On this fourteenth day of June A: D. 186 9 , personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace of the County of Steuben  Ann Crawford a resident of Cohocton in the County of Steuben and State of New York, aged 96 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 provisions made by the act of Congress, approved July 14, 1862 for all other acts : That she is the widow of John Crawford who was a Private in company commanded by Boington in the New York regiment of volunteers , in the war of 1861 , Who  the Revolution in the State of New York on the 14th day of June 186 9 , while in the service of the United States, and in the line of duty. That her said husband left no children under sixteen years of age him surviving.
That her husband died at Maumee in Maumee Co. Mich- on the 21 st day of Nov. 1849.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Crawford on the 28 th day of March in the year 1805; by a Justice of the Peace at  Cooperstown and that her name before her said marriage was Ann Buel and that there is a family record of her said marriage that her husband, the aforesaid John Crawford died on the day above mentioned, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She also declares that she has not in any manner been engaged in, or aided or abetted, the rebellion in the United States; that she resides at Cohocton  County of Steuben , State of New York , and that her Post Office address is North Cohocton Steuben Co. New York
Also personally appeared Grattan H. Wallace  my cousin and George  Jaynes residents of Cohocton persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw  Mrs. Ann Crawford sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person here presents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Grattan H. Wallace  George Jaynes
SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me, this 14 th day of June A. D. 186 9 , and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
J. Adams  Justice of the Peace

Jr. Rev. War Section.
aw R-13434
May 12, 1913.
Mr. F. C. Beyer, Board of Education, Cleveland, Ohio.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 6" and received the 7" instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau show that Warrant No. 110,339 for 160 acres of land, issued September 5, 1870, to Ann Crawford, on account of the services of her husband, John Crawford ,
From the papers in the claim, it appears that he entered the service in 1778, and served as a Private, Captain Bough-ton's company, New York militia, date of discharge not stated.
Soldier was born September 21, 1760, and married March 28, 1805, at Ballston, Saratoga County, New York. Ann Wood, his second wife (name of first wife not stated) He died November 21, 1844, at Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, and in 1869, she was ninety-six years old and a resident of Cohocton, Steuben County New York. A son, Ira, was born January 20, 1806.
There is no further data relative to family.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Act N. 20 3/83 314.973 June 13/01
Mrs Crawford Wid of John Crawford Private
Capt Boughton N.Y. Mil Rev War
Lt. G. H. Lewis - June 22 nd 1861.
G H Lewis Cleveland

Martin Gage 8th Sept
O.C.
R.P. No. 33 per 1167

War Dept.
Pension Off.
Sept 34
Sir
Agreeably to your request the claim of John Crawford has been re-vieved. By reference to my letter of 17 Oct. last you will perceive that he was required to specify in conformity with the regulations each term of service as to period - length - & grade. Names of officers &c. It is not usual to return papers which have been filed in this office, but the circumstances of this case have induced a compliance with your request & his papers are herewith accordingly enclosed
Yrs Truly J. H. Greene
Martin Lane Esq Benton Ky.

Rev. New York Suspended act 7 June '32 letter 17 Oct 1833 to M Gage 8 Sept 84 to Martin Gage Levi H Gage June 12 1872 Benton

34 V.L. before forward agreed to report
War Department Pension Office Washington D.C.
Sept 5. N.Y. Penton NY Aug 27
John Brownford Ames 8th Sept 1834 Sussex

John Crawford
answered
8 th Sept 1834
Suspe
Mr. Department Custom Office Washington
Dear Sir Aug 27
May 5 th 1835
papers forwarded agreeably to request Sep. 34

Leontine Yates Co. N.Y. 27 th Aug. t 1834.
Sir - I wish once more to call your - attention to the case of John Crawford a Revolutionary soldier - I very much regret to trouble you so many times with this case but as it is the only application - made through me as agent which has not received a favorable decision & as I am fully satisfied that the applicant in question, was a meritorious soldier and equally deserving as the others, I feel a peculiar solicitude for the old man & must take the liberty to present him once more before you, notwithstanding I have nothing new to offer in his behalf - I supposed when I returned the printed paper that all the requirements therein contained had been complied with, but it seems that I was mistaken -

I would now call your attention particularly to those papers - to my letters of Nov 15. 1833 and May 23. 1834 - I desire that you would again send me, either printed or written specifications showing clearly, wherein his evidence is defective so that both him & me can understand it - Or return all the papers noting particularly where the defect is - This will enable him to procure the necessary testimony if to be found & if not he will abandon the case - I am sir with due respect
Your obedt servt
Martin Gay
J S Edwards Esq Comm. Pensions
4

Revolutionary widow
Ann Crawford widow of John Crawford
Wilson
Recd. from
John Winch Canadice N.Y.
Filed by A. Hart
Resubt

State of New York
Comptrollers Office
Albany
186
I certify upon examination of the records of this Office that in pursuance of an act passed April 20th 1884 entitled "an act for the settlement of the pay of the Navy and Militia for their services in the late war and for other purposes therein mentioned" I allow a certificate upon a bond to John Brinsford for Eleven pounds, Six pence, Six pence and six farthings (£ 11, 6s 6d 3qrs) interest whereof I have herunto subscribed my name I affixed my seal of office this 9th day of Nov 1880
Comptroller
Fees for said

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Oct 4 1869
Sir:
John Crawford of Paulton, Falls Co. New York, whose claim for pension on account of service in the War of the Rebellion was suspended Oct 6. 1852. He was then notified to specify each term of service, period, length, grade, names of officers, place, which he failed to do.
In the claim of Mrs. Ann Crawford, who alleges she is the widow of the soldier, it is necessary she furnish this evidence of service. The certificate for money paid to John Crawford, if shown to have been the husband of claimant, is not sufficient in amount to cover six months of service, the time required by law to have entitled him to pension.
The law now requires record evidence of service. Mr. Crawford's claim must be registered for want of proof or record evidence of the service claimed.
Respectfully
Dear Mr. Helmick Present
M. E. C.
Commissaire

State of New York
JUL 6 1850
Comptrollers Office
Albany
186
I certify that I have perused the records of this office, and find there was issued to John Brewford of late Daniel D. Benton's Company, a certificate amounting to £. 11. 4. 11 3/4, made in pursuance of a law passed the 7th day of April 1854, entitled "an act for the settlement of the pay of the Lines and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned,"
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the seal of my office to be affixed this 14th day of June, 1859.
W. F. Allen Comptroller.
W. F. Allen - Seal

925.6/4
Ann wid - of John Crawford

RN 118
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington D.C. August 12, 1869
Madam
In reply to your letter of the 3 d instant. I have to state that your application for bounty land under the act of March 3 d 1855 for the service of John Crawford in the Revolutionary War. does not appear on the files of this office
Very respectfully J. Smith cc. for communique
Mess Ann Crawford Cannadice N.Y.
The application was sent in May 1869

28 July, 1869.
Sir In the case of Ann Crawford, who claims to be the widow of John Crawford, of Capt. Barton's Comp'y NY Militia, during the war of the Revolution, there is no satisfactory proof to identify her as the widow of said soldier. The only person testifying thereto has been the same Mr. N Mr. N whose name as the alleged soldier, and are no doubt family relations. She states that he died in Michigan in 1844, and has therefore permitted 25 years to elapse without presenting her claim; and the said husband does not appear to have made any application for the benefits of the act of June 7 1832, which would have entitled the case had he shown

that he served not less than 6 months during said war. Under the circumstances, state it can not be admitted that the died husband of the claimant was the same person who whose service is named in the Comptroller's reports.
I am
M c Clanahan M c Cl

State of New York County of Ontario ss On this 13 th day of June A. D. 1862 personally came before me a Notary Public in and for said County duly authorized to administer oaths Lucia Secor aged 72 years whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit a resident of Naples in said County who being duly sworn declares that she was well acquainted with John Crawford and Ann Crawford his wife having known them for 40 years previous to his death that she was present and saw them married, they were married at Ballston County of Saratoga State of New York on or about the 28 th day of March 1805 that he died on or about the 21 st day of November 1844, that the said Ann Crawford has been a widow since that period and is still a widow. I have frequently heard John Crawford speak of his service in the Army Lucia Secor
that she is disinterested
Sworn & subscribed before me the day & year first above written & I certify that I am disinterested John French Notary Public

L G Clark Sch's 1834
L H Parish Jun 12 1854

State of New York County of Ontario ss On this 14 th day of June A.D. 1862 person- -ally came before me a Notary Public duly authorized by law to administer oaths Ira Crawford and Sybil E. Crawford persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to cred- -it residents of said Co who being by me duly sworn declare that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Ann Crawford widow of John Crawford who was well acquainted a Revolutionary Soldier having known her for 45 years last past, that they were well acquainted with John Crawford her late husband having known him for 25 years previous to his death that they John & Ann Craw- -ford lived together as man and wife and were so received in society and were reputed to be so that we never heard the fact of their marriage disputed or questioned by any person or persons, that we have seen and examined their family record which reads as follows viz. John Crawford born September 28 th 1760 John Crawford & Ann Wood were married March 28 th 1805 Ira Crawford born January 20 th 1806 John Crawford Died Nov 21 st 1844
They further swear that they have repeatedly heard John Crawford tell of his service in the Army of the Revolution have heard him tell of his companions in arms. Thaddeus Scribner David Horse and others and also places battles and skirmishes
we have heard him tell where he lived when first mustered into service that he lived at Ballstown Saratoga Co. N.Y. That the said John Crawford died at Mount Mack Co Mich- on the 21 st day of Nov- 1844 and that the said Ann Crawford has not intermarried since his death but is still a widow We are disinterested witnesses
Ira Crawford Sybilla E. Crawford
Sworn & subscribed before me the day and year first above written and I certify that I am not interested in the prosecution of this claim
John Kirsch Notary Public

of New York County Herk Co. On this 13 th day of June A.D. 1867 personally came before me a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths Grattan H. Wallace and George Jaquea residents of said County persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit who being duly sworn declare that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Ann Crawford widow of John Crawford who is making application for a Pension that from age and bodily infir- mity she is unable to be carried to the County Seat to swear to it before clerk or judge. We are disinterested that she lives more than 25 miles from County Seat
Grattan H. Wallace George Jaquea
Sworn to and subscribed before the day and year first above written and I certify that I am disinterested
S. Adams Justice of the Peace

North Cohocton Feb 16 th 1868
Mr G. H. Lewis
C 234
Sir
My Father Served in the Revolutionary War. he was born Sept 21 st 1760. Went into service at the age of Sixteen think he served nine months in all. was married March 28 th 1806. And died November 21 st 1844. his Name was John Crawford. Mother his wife is living yet and her circumstances are not very good. he served under Captain Boughton I think. was at Stone Robby, Johnstown and Stillwater. he lived at Ballston in this State. he volunteered in the last war or the war of 1812. twice. I hardly know what information you do want. But with the above you can tell what you can do. and led me know your terms. There is no papers that I know of. Ira Crawford North Cohocton Steuben Co. N.Y. } Ira Crawford

John Crossman Suspended Oct 7 Jan 1832 New York,
Exh - Oct 1852 J. R. West Present

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Steuben } ss:
Be it known that before the subscriber,
Ezra Crawford personally appeared aged forty six years, who, being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states, that he is the son of John Crawford *who was a revolutionary soldier and that he believes that he is entitled to whatever is due, and that the United States are still indebted to him under the laws of Congress, for the pension that was due the said John Crawford and that for the purpose of investigating and establishing his claims as afore- said, he appoints TULLY R. WISE, of Washington, D. C., his true and lawful attorney, with irrevocable powers, to examine all papers on file, and to do whatever he might do were he personally present to establish his claim.
In witness whereof, I have on this twentieth day of October 1852, hereunto signed my name, and affixed my seal.
Ezra Crawford SEAL SEAL SEAL
Witness: James Woodward Witness: James Woodward
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify, that the said Ezra Crawford has always by the community been known as the son of John Crawford
Dated on this twentieth day of October 1852. M. M. Wait J. P.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Steuben } to wit:
I hereby certify, That M. M. Wait Esq., before whom the foregoing power of attorney was made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of Steuben County Court, this 20th day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
P. P. Hulbatt Clerk.
* State whether an applicant or a pensioner.

2173
Letter from Crandall E 234
State of New York County of Zales
On this first day of
June
A. D. 1861, before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer
oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Mrs Ann Crawford
aged 82 years, a resident of The town Benton in the County of Zales and State
of New York ; who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of
John Crawford
deceased, who was a Soldier in the
Company _____ commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment commanded by Colonel _____
in the War with Great Britain New York when he was so in service of the United States, raised in the State of New York
That her husband entered the service at Syracuse about the day of _____ A. D. 1861, for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said War, for the term of _____; and was honorably discharged at
on the _____ day of _____ A. D. 18
That the names of some of her husband's fellow soldiers are: Jackson Thadius Scribner and
David How
She further states that she was married to the said John Crawford in Balsam County of Syracuse and State of New York on the 29th day of March A. D. 1805, by one Asa Andrews
a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Ann Wood that her husband died at the home on the 21st day of November A. D. 1844
and that she is still his widow; that there is no public record of her marriage; that there is a private record of her marriage or of her husband's death; that she knows of no eye witnesses now living who were present at her said marriage, or their residence.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled on account of said service and mileage, under the Act passed March 3d, 1855, and such other Acts as apply to her case. That she has never received under this or any other Act of Congress, any Bounty Land Warrant, nor made any other application therefor.
She hereby appoints G. F. LEWIS , of Cleveland, Ohio, her true and lawful Attorney, with power of substitution, to prosecute this her claim of land, to receive the Certificate or Warrant when issued, and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises.
Ann Crawford } Widow's Signature.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me, on the day and year first above mentioned: and I hereby certify that I know the said
deponent, Ann Crawford to be as is above stated, and that she is of the age above stated; and further, that I am not interested in this her claim as Attorney or otherwise.
Edwin G. Burford Justice of the Peace.
State of New York County of Zales
ss.
On this first day of June
A. D. 1861, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of
the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized to administer oaths, ss a resident of said County, to me well known as a credible witness, and who, being by me first duly sworn, doth on his oath state that he is acquainted with Mrs. _____, the above applicant for Bounty Land—that he has known her for _____ years last past, that he has examined her family record—that he believes the same to be genuine, that it is contained in a book purporting to be the "_____ " and printed in the year _____; and that the said record, as far as relates to the marriage of the said applicant and the soldier above named, and of his death, is as follows, which is
an exact copy of the same:

State of New York County of Yates Town of Benton
ss. On this first day of June A. D. 186 1 , personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice
of the Peace in and for said County, Benjamin Havens and John L Cleveland
who are to me well known, and who are credible witnesses, and who being by me duly sworn, depose and say, that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Ann Crawford the above applicant for Bounty Land—that they have known her for forty years last past. That they were acquainted with John Crawford her late husband; that the reasons why they know the said John Crawford is dead, and how they fix the date, is as follows: From reliable report and that Mrs. Ann Crawford has been in the neighborhood for several years last past as the widow of John Crawford
having known him for 23 years previous to his death; that they, the said John Crawford and Ann Crawford lived together as husband and wife, and were reputed so to be, that deponents never heard the fact of their marriage disputed or questioned. That said John Crawford and Ann Crawford had a family of children, some of whose names are: Maria Mercy and David
That the said John Crawford died on the 21st day of November 18 44 and the said Ann Crawford has been since that day, and still is reputed to be his widow, which deponents believe to be the fact. That she has never married since her said husband's death, and still is his widow, and that her said husband was the identical man mentioned as a soldier in her declaration above, and further, that they were present and saw Mrs. Ann Crawford execute the within affidavit by signing her name to the within application, and making oath thereto in due form of law; and further, that they, deponents, do reside in the County aforesaid, and have no interest in this claim.
Benj Havens John L Cleveland Two Witnesses Signatures.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me, this first day of June A. D. 186 1 . I certify that all of said affiants are credible witnesses.
Edwin Lumpkin Justice of the Peace.
State of New York County of Yates
ss. I HEREBY CERTIFY, that Edwin Lumpkin Esq., before
whom the foregoing affidavits and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signatures thereto are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court, for the County aforesaid, this First day of June 186 1
Oliver J. Reed Deputy Clerk.

Department of the Interior Pension Office
July 28, 1849
Sir:
In the case of Ann Crawford, who claims to be the widow of John Crawford of Capt Benton's Company, New York Militia, during the war of the Revolution, there is no satisfactory proof to identify her as the widow of said soldier. The only persons testifying thereto bear the same sur name as the alleged soldier, and are, no doubt, family relations. She states that he died in Michigan in 1844, and has therefore permitted 25 years to elapse without presenting her claim; and the deceased husband does not appear to have made any application for the benefits of the Act of June 7, 1832, which would have embraced the case had he shown that he served not less than six months during said war. Under the circumstances, stated it cannot be admitted that the deceased husband of the claimant was the same person whose service is named in the Comptroller's Certificate.
I am,

I am, respectfully Your ob't servant, H. Van Buren Com
William Helmick, Esq., Present. Dro R 9

State of New York County of Ontario ss On this 10 th day of August 1862 personally came before me a Notary Public duly authorized by law to administer oaths in & for said Co- James Woodward and Emily M Glason aged 82 & 79 years respectively residents of North Cohocton Steuben Co. N.Y. persons whom I certify to be respectable & entitled to credit who being duly sworn declare that they are well acquainted with Mrs. Ann Crawford who is making application for a Pension having known her for 40 years that we knew her husband John Crawford for 35 years previous to his death, that he died in Michigan on or about the day of 1844 that the said Ann Crawford has remained a widow since that time and is still a widow residing at Cohocton N.Y.
We further swear that we have often heard John Crawford speak of his service in Capt. Boutins Co. N.Y. Militia war of Rev- olution that he was going to try to get it, that sometime about the year 1833 he employed Martin Gage of Yates Co. agent to get him Pension for his service in Rev. War it is not known what Gage did Mr Crawford moved to Mich- soon after where he died Mr Gage died and the Pension claim died was prosecuted no further
That sometime in the year 1851 & after the death of John Crawford the widow Ann Crawford employed David Philips of Richmond Ont. Co. N.Y. to prosecute her claim for a pension for her husband John Crawford's service he got all her papers and B56 and went of west which is the last she has heard from her agent. Mrs Crawford has several times written to the Pension Office in relation to a Pension but has gotten no answer. She is now in want and is trying to make a lawful & just attempt to obtain it. John Crawford & wife moved from Saratoga Co. N.Y. to Steuben Co. & removed from Steuben to the State of Mich. where he died we were well acquainted with them for 35 years or more that they were lived & cohabited together as husband & wife the fact of their marriage we never heard disputed but were reputed so to be
After Mr Crawford's death the Ann Crawford returned to Cohocton N.Y. where she now lives a widow we are disinterested witnesses of no kin.
James Woodward Emily M Glason

The foregoing affidavits were sworn & Subscribed before me the day & year first written & I certify that deponents are not akin to claimant I am not interested
John Winch Notary Public

State of New York
County of Ontario ss
On this 10 th day of August 1862 personally came before me the undersigned a Notary Public duly authorized to administer in & for said Co Ira Crawford a resident of Co- hocton aged 64 years whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit who being by me duly sworn declares that he is well acquainted with Ann Crawford that he was well acquainted with John Crawford before his death having known them for 45 years before his death that they ever lived together as man & wife and were reputed husband & wife. That the said John Crawford was a Soldier of the Revolutionary war I have often heard him talk of his service & tell his Officers names & places where in combat with the British at Johnstown Germanflatts He was at Richfield at the time Genl Arnold had his horse shot under him That in the year 1833 John Crawford made application for a Pension by Martin Gage of Yates Co N.Y. Agent it is supposed it was filed in Pension Office Mr Crawford moved to Mich Mr Gage died soon after Mr Crawford did no more about a Pension. Sometime in the year 1851 Ann Ann Crawford employed David Philips of Richmond to prosecute her claim to a Pension and paid him $50 it is not known whether Philips filed application or not he went of west which is the last she ever heard from him she being discouraged by loosing

so much by Philips she did no more about it until the present claim. He is a disinterested witness. Joe Crawford
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year first above written & I certify that deponent is a respectable person & entitled to credit. I am disinterested in this claim. John Winch Notary Public

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Ann Crawford of Cohocton Co of Steuben State of New York widow of John Crawford a Revolutionary Soldier , have made, constituted, and appointed, these presents do make, constitute, and appoint, WILLIAM HELMICK, of Washington, D. C., my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocable, for me, and in my name, place, and stead, to prosecute my claim for pension
No
and to,
Receive the Pension certificate when issued.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 7 th day of July , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine
John Church Ira Crawford Jr } Witnesses. STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Ontario }
Ann Crawford 
BE IT KNOWN, That on this 7 th day of July in the year eighteen hundred and sixty nine , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Ann Crawford to me known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing Letter of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed, and that I have no interest, present or prospective, in the claim.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written.
John Church Notary Public

Resolution of Indemnity
POWER OF ATTORNEY.
No. _____
CLAIM OF
Mrs. Gertrude
Wis
John Gertrude
FOR
General
Add Indemnity
Trust
in the event of death of the undersigned the sum of $1000 to be paid to the said John Gertrude
WILLIAM HELMICK, ATTORNEY. WASHINGTON, D. C.

Cornelia June 27 th 1870
Dear H. Van Assen Comy Pension Examiner P. C. S. Ser
W. C. C.
Crawford widow of John Crawford who was a revolutionary soldier for whose service she has made application for bounty land no 32,5614 under act of March 1855 she wishes to hear from it very much. She is very old & it would help her much it has been delayed a long time she hopes it will be attended to soon as she is poor and destitute and will soon be gone she asks to be heard soon
Direct to Mrs. Crawford Canadawaga Co. N.Y. Yours Truly
W. C. C.
for Crawford
Robert Crawford

Anne Crawford widow of John Crawford
Pension and Arrears Revolutionary War.
Stuart & Co. Attorneys.
Mr Moore
Condition by mail

Canadian Jan'y 3 rd 1870
To the Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir Mrs Ann Crawford widow of John Craw- -ford who was a Soldier war of the Revolution She has made application for bounty land No 325 614 wishes to hear from it she is very old & infirm and needs help. She has made application for a Pension and sent evidence which she wishes used to procure a land warrant Your attention to this claim will much oblige a poor old widow
Respectfully
Ann Crawford
Attest Mary Crawford

John Crawford A D sus 32
Levi H. Parrish Present

John Cranford.
Revolutionary claim for Pension.
Entered the service in 1776 or 7. in the New York Militia, or State troops, under Capt Boughton.
In 1832, or 3, our Martin Gage made out his papers and made Appli- cation for Pension. Don't know what action was had thereon.
Since then, (Nov 22 d 1844) the old man died, but his widow still lives, and is desirous of making Application in her own name - and to this end wishes to know what action was had on the former Application.
Very Respectfully
Commissioner of Pensions.
Levi H. Parish Present.
Washn June 8 th 1854.

State of New York. COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany Decr. 1870
Dear General
Canajoharie, Ontario Co. N.Y.
Sir: — Your letter of the 16 th inst. is recd.
The records of this Office do not show the length of service of John Crampton during the Revolutionary war; we only know that a certificate was issued to him under an act of 1784 for service rendered in that war.
I believe that the bearer of a private in an Infantry Regt. during the war of the Revolution

was 6 2/3 dollars ($11.66 2/3). in this state is equal two dollars & fifty cents ($2.50)
Respectfully Yours,
Sam Gallien 2nd Dep. Camp.
P.S. - We obtain our authority as to the making of a copy Oaths, Testimony,

State of New York. COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany Dec. 2nd 1872
W. D. Smith Esq.
Salary Commission Office
Washington D.C.
Yrs. I beg leave to inform the Comptroller in your favor of [illegible] and to inform you that the [illegible] to John Crawford, and that the [illegible] June 2nd 1871, and [illegible] which [illegible] Revolutionary War. There is no record in this Office [illegible] to show that John Crawford, was paid the cost of his [illegible]. The papers [illegible] [illegible]

The statement of the claim was (as I am informed) sent to Washington several years ago.
Respectfully Yours
Michael (mpg)

Anne Crawford
Red

Department of the Interior PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Dec 16 1870
Sir:
You are informed that Anne Crawford, Widow of John, has no claim for a pension or arrears of pension as the widow soldier failed in his life time, to furnish the required Evidence of proof as a Regular Soldier . This claim has been many times rejected as to pension, and cannot be allowed except by a Special Act of Congress. She has been recently allowed a land Warrant.
Respectfully
A. Hart No
Present.
(and)
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Washington D C Dec 28. 70
Respectfully returned to the Hon. Commr of Pensions with the request that the within named claim be again examined.
The claim was originally re- jected on account of no proof being furnished that the soldier ever earned six months.
Subsequently however I furnished certificate from the Comptroller of the State of New York showing that the soldier according to the pay he received must have served more than six months.
A. Hartf Attorney.
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m Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Dec 16 1870
Sir:
You are informed that Mrs. Ann Crawford of New York, Widow of John, who was a Revolutionary soldier, has no claim for a Pension, as the soldier failed to establish his claim for 6 months service in the Revolutionary War. This claim has been rejected and cannot be allowed except by Special Act of Congress. Bounty Land has recently been allowed her.
Respectfully,
A. Hart. No Present
H. M. W. Williams
Cambridge
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Canadice Feby the 2 nd 1/71 To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. Dr Sir
Mrs Ann Crawford deceased widow of John Crawford who was a Rev- Soldier under Capt Boughton Col- Crane for his service she has Application for a Pension about 2 years ago. She employed A Hart & Co to prosecute her claim. It has been a year since they have written to her about it. She has twice made sent more evidence but gets no answer. Will the Com te inform her how the claim stands. Give her the of claim & why it is not allowed, in so doing you will oblige a poor widow of 94 years of age
Respectfully Yours
Ann Crawford by M. J. Crawford direct to Canadice N. Y.

Ann Crawford Widow of John Crawford, du
at 50 Helmick July 28, 1869.
Oct 4. 1869, Letter to Hon. W. Helmick.
Revolutionary War
1870 Aug 25 Allowed Land to them
Act Feb 3 1853.
There was a John Crawford of N.Y. State who applied for pension act June 7 1832. His papers appear to have been sent to him again Feb 8 1834 another letter was written to him March June 12, 1834. but a copy cannot be found in the files books.
at London at North Cheater Steubens Co N.Y.
filed by Wm. Helmick. per't

HON. JOSEPH H. BARRETT,
Commissioner of Pensions,
WASHINGTON,
D. C.

C 2 1/4
Cleveland, Mar 1/1861
Sir
Did your father ever draw a Revolutionary Pension
Yours
G B Lewis
I hereby certify that my father never receive any thing of the government for military service I. W. Crawford

1913, May 12. History to F.C. Beyer.
Rev
13434
P.O. Ann Crawford Widow of Service: John
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P.O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

BOARD OF EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT CLEVELAND
J. M. H. FREDERICK SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
F. C. BEYER SECRETARY
May 6, 1913.
To the Commission of Pensions: Washington, D. C.
My Dear Sir:-
I am writing to you in the hope that I may trace the Revolutionary War record of my great grandfather, John Crawford, who enlisted at Point Ridge, Westchester County, N. Y. He evidently served during the war. In 1784, when he was 24 years old, he removed from Westchester county to Saratoga County. He died in 1844, at the age of 84 years. He was, I think, a resident of Ontario county at the time of his death. I am of the opinion that he at some time applied for a pension. Furthermore I am certain that his son, Ira Crawford, (my grandfather), who lived at Blood Depot,

Steuben Co., New York, asks for a pension on the strength of John Crawford's service in the Revolutionary War.
If you can give me any information concerning this particular John Crawford I shall be very greatly obliged to you. If there is no record in the Pension Depart- ment, will you kindly inform me if the Adjutant General of the United States keeps a roster of the Revolutionary soldiers?
Yours very truly.
J. C. Dyer