Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22940, William Dickson, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Dickson, William Sarah
W. 22940
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Reported Feb 6/49
5698.
New York Albany Sarah Dicken widow of William who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Battalion
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 34 Dollars 21.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Feb 1849 and sent to
Joseph M. Brackett Cherry valley N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 60 Vol. 4.

State of New York Allegany County ss {
On this thirtieth day of October One Thousand Eight hundred & thirty two personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas being a Court of Record in and for the County of Allegany William Dickson of Ganadaga in the said County of Allegany Aged Seventy two years and upwards being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in Order to obtain the Benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 and saith that in this Declaration Enlisted in a Company of Rangers under the Command of Captain Putman in which Company Benjamin Dickson the Elder Brother of this Declarant was lieutenant and left Cherry Valley in the Month of March or April 1778 for Fort Herkimer on the Mohawk River and continued in the same in Active Service as a private for nine months when the Company was discharged and this Declarant further saith that in the month of February 1780 according to the best of his recollection at Ganadaga on the Mohawk River in the State of New York he Enlisted under Captain John Dana who Commanded a Company in the United States Service upon the Continental Continental Establishment that said Enlistment was for the term of One year and that he this said Declarant continued in said service under said Enlistment for the term of Eleven months and was Honorably Discharged by his said Captain about the month of January 1781 at Fishkill and this Declarant further saith that in the nine months service of Rangers aforesaid that he was attached to no particular Regiment but was frequently shifting their Quarters and under various Regimental Officers whom he cannot this Declarant cannot now recollect that in the service under his Enlistment for One year he cannot distinctly recollect his Commanding Officers otherwise than his Captain but thinks he has some faint recollection of being a part of the time under Command of a Colonel Haye or Hazen and was generally engaged in the Battarian Service and was wounded when aboard of Major Shanandante's Barge near Kings Ferry by a shot from a British Vessel in the right shoulder and arm and his collar Bone and shoulder broken from  1776 to  to 1782  1778 he was in the service for Sundery shorter  service  Ten weeks on one Tower under William Van Rensselaer Colonel Lieutenant

Mr. Clean Commandant of the Company in the Spring of 1779 and was marched from Kinderhook to Albany thence to Schenectady and thence to German Flatts Fort (Verbrucker) where he remained two months and was in the Battle of Germantown so called on the Mohawk River and was generally employed in skirmishing with the Enemy and in reconnoitring the Country while there where he was discharged the aforesaid Service was in the New York State line that this Declarant then returned to Kinderhook where he then resided about the last of August and in about ten days he again Enlisted as a Substitute for a Gap for the term of three months under Captain Van Aulen in Colonel John M c Kinstry's see Vol 8 p 23 Regiment his major was Aspletine that they Encamped at Kinderhook aforesaid and marched from thence to Fishkill where he remained for three months and was then discharged and returned home to Kinderhook in the month of December following
That in the month of September 1779 he took the place of Hugh and John M c Leod as a Substitute under Captain John Schermerhorn and marched to Half Moon and thence to Schenectady where they remained watching the motion of the Enemy whom they were expecting under the Command of Sir John Johnson this Service continued about two months and they were then discharged and returned home he next Enlisted as a Substitute for Benjamin Bird under Captain Charles M c Kinstry and marched from Hobbletown to Albany thence Berries Knighth remained there a while and was then ordered to Saratoga where they crossed the River and was stationed about one mile East of Saratoga our force then consisted of the Company to which he belonged Commanded by said M c Kinstry and two other companies whose Officers this Declarant cannot now recollect which Service from the commencement was at least three months that this Declarant served in the New York State line at his several Enlistments in his opinion at least nineteen months that he served

And in the Continental Establishment in the Battery Served as aforesaid about Eleven months
and the said declarant further says that he was born in Sherry Valley then Albany County and is of the age set forth in the first part of his Declaration as he believes although he has not the original entries of his birth that from age and infirmity he is unable to give the names of his officers with precision and he may be mistaken in some of the times of enlistment and of the several services rendered but is confident that of the services themselves he cannot be mistaken that his Discharges are all lost or destroyed that he knows of no documentary evidence of his services unless his name should be on the Continental Establishment of 1780 when he enlisted for one year and served generally as a Batteryman that this declarant applied as he thinks about 12 or 14 years ago for a pension but for want of competent proof of his services he could not prevail in getting his name placed on the pension list that four years ago he again applied and his papers were forwarded and he suspects are on file in the War Department but having then no proof other than the affidavits of Peter Young and John Thompson the same which are hereto annexed but as this proof only went to prove the nature of his service as a Batteryman it was not embraced in the several acts and amendments passed by Congress making provisions for persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolution any war of the 18th March 1818 and the amenditory acts thereto that this declarant has since been able to prove by the affidavit of Benjamin Dickson and of Robert Campbell whom he well knew in the several other services which brings this declarant within the provisions of the act of the act of Congress of the 7th of June 1832 under which he now presents his claim
And the said Declarant further says and saith that he is rendered to Extreme Indigence by reason of his advanced age and infirmity accompanied with the wound he received which is set forth in this his Declaration which heightens his infirmities and renders his physical powers inadequate by manual labor to the support of himself & family Short of an appeal to the magnanimity of the Government of his Country for relief

And that he knows of no other persons other than those hereto annexed whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his to his services and he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State and that he has ever since his nativity been a resident inhabitant of the State of New York when he still resides Sworn and subscribed in Open Court at the Court house in Angola this 31 st day of October 1832
J. D. Dickerson
J. W. Chenaman Clerk

State of New York } On this 20 th day of December 1830 per- Hego county } sonably appeared before me Jabez D. Hammond Esquire First Judge of the court of Common Pleas of the said county Sarah Dickson a resident of the town of Springfield in said county aged seventy 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 of Congress passed July 7 1828, entitled "An act granting half pay pensions to certain widows" that she is the widow of William Dickson deceased, who was a private soldier in the militia of the state of New York in the revolutionary war & a pensioner; She further declares, that she was married to the said William Dickson in the month of June, the precise day of the month she is unable to state, as she took no certificate of her said marriage, nor from diligent inquiry therefor does she believe that any such certificate or record thereof exists; in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred eighty seven by before Ephraim Hudson Esquire an acting Justice of the Peace, author- ised by Law to solemnize marriages, at the town of Mich- ellefield in said county; that, though at her marriage several witnesses were present, she now recollects no living witness of the fact, except her brother Joshua Griffin of Warren in the county of Herkimer, capable of testifying: that her husband the aforesaid William Dickson died on or about the 5 th day of February 1836 away from home; so that she cannot be positive about the time; but she thinks that it will ap- pear from the files of the war department relative to de- ceased pensioners; & that it will also appear from those files that the said William became such pensioner sometime in the year 1821 about the precise time she cannot be certain: that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service; but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st of January seventeen hundred & ninety four, viz: at the time above stated.
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before
J. D. Hammond
First Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas of the County of Hego in the state of New York

I certify that the above named Sarah Dickson is in my judgment by reason of bodily infirmity incap- ble of attending any court of record in the for the purpose of making the above decla- ration & deposition. Dec. 20. 1838. J. D. Hammond First Judge of Otago County
State of New York } Otago county } ss. Joshua Griffin brother of the foregoing appli- cant for a pension, of Warren in Herkimer county, aged about sixty six years, being duly sworn according to law, de- poses & saith that he was present at & witnessed the marriage of his sister, the before named Sarah Dickson, whose name before her marriage was Sarah Griffin, with William Dickson, late a United States pensioner, now deceased, by & before Ephraim Hudson Esquire a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized to solemn- ize marriages in said state at Middlefield in the month of June 1807 in the said county of Otago, and the said William Dickson then resided in Cherry Valley, Otago County ; that the said Ephraim Hudson has been dead more than thirty years; and on inquiry made by this deponent as to the said Sarah Dickson of Lucretia & Deborah Hudson, the only surviving children of the said Ephraim Hudson, residing in said town of Cherry Valley where he resided & died, for the papers & certificates of his official acts, which he left at his death, he this deponent could find none: nor does he believe from the manner, in which marriages took place at that time in a new country, & from the manner of doing business by the said Ephraim in particular, that any written evidence of the said mar- riage of the said Sarah with the said William Dickson ever ex- isted, and if it did exist, he believes that it is now lost or destroyed; that the said Sarah & William Dickson after their said marriage continued to live together as husband & wife, till the time of his death; & that she is now, & from the time of his death, has been his widow: that several witnesses were present at the said marriage of the said Sarah & William Dickson, among whom he well recollects Col: Samuel Campbell now deceased, & most of whom, if not all, ex- cepting this deponent, are now dead: & this deponent now believes that the best evidence of the said marriage of the said Sarah & Wil- iam Dickson now existing, is herein given.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 20th day of December A.D. 1838
J. D. Hammond First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otago in the State of New York
For Sarah Griffin's

State of New York Otsego county
ss: Joseph Clyde & William Campbell being severally duly sworn according to law do depose & say that they are well acquainted with the before named Sarah Dickson & Joshua Griffin & have been so for more than fifty years now last past; & the said Joseph Clyde for himself saith that from his best recollection the said Sarah & William Dickson aforesaid now deceased had lived as husband & wife together before his death about fifty years; & he is confident that they so lived together before the first of January seventeen hundred & ninety four; & were reputed to have been legally married before that time; & both deponents say that the said Sarah Dickson & Joshua Griffin are credi- ble witnesses; & further say not.
Sworn this 20 th day of
December 1880 before me
J. D. Hammond, First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego in the State of New York
Joseph Clyde William Campbell

State of New York Albany county
ss. Lester Hott of the town of Glen Rensselaer in said county, being duly sworn according to Law, deponeth & saith that he is well acquainted with Sarah Dickson wid- ow of William Dickson a pensioner now deceased & was well acquainted with said William; that before the year seventeen hundred & ninety the said William & Sarah lived together as husband & wife & were reported to have been legally married; that he is also acquainted with Joshua Griffin before named in the annexed papers; & believes the said Sarah & Joshua Griffin to be credible witnesses; & further saith not.
Sworn this 20 th December 1838 Before me J. D. Hammond, First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Albany in the State of New York -
Lester Hott
I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Deponents Sarah Dickson, Joshua Griffin, Joseph Clyde, William Campbell and Lester Hott, and that all of each of them are credible witnesses. Dated Dec. 20. 1838
James D. Hammond First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Albany in the State of New York -
State of New York Albany County ss
J. Jesse Rose clerk of said Court do hereby certify that James D. Hammond

Esqr before whom the preceding and annexed affidavits of Sarah Dickson Joshua Griffin Joseph Clyde William Campbell and Lester Holt purport to have been sworn on the day of the date of the same First Judge of Ulster County and duly authorized to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Joshua Hannibal and firmly believe his name subscribed to each of the foregoing affidavits and the annexed certificate of credibility to be his genuine handwriting and signature Witness my hand & seal of office this 25 day of December A.D. 1858 Dane Rose Clerk Ulster County
424.3 In the matter of Sarah Dickson an Applicant for a pension
James B. [?] By [?] Agents.

State of New York Chautauqua County
ss. James Dickson to me
known being duly sworn de- poses and says, that William Dickson now applying to the government of the United States for a Pension for Revolutionary service is a brother of this deponent, and this deponent receives a Pension for service in the Revolutionary army, and further says, that the said Wil- iam Dickson in the month of November 1774, joined Captain Putnam's company of State Rangers at Fort Plank Montgomery County in the State of New York, and about the first of January following he came from the service sick with Small-Pox, but cannot state the time he was in the service at this time; In the latter part of the season of 1779 the said Wil- iam went again for a three months tour but the officers saw him or whether he served the three months this deponent cannot recollect. In the year 1780 the beginning of Winter should think in the month of December. the said William entered the service under Captain Dining for the term of one year, at Albany, Fishkill and other places and served his time out. And this deponent further says that the William was going and coming to and from the army at various other times but cannot definitely state, and further this deponent saith not. He was think - deponent intended.
James Dickson
Subscribed and sworn before me September 29 th 1835. Geo. B. Holbrook, J. P.

Be it known, that we the undersigned are personally acquainted with the Defendant Samuel Decker within named and believe his statements to be worthy of credit, and that he resides in this County and has for several years.
G. B. Holbrook J. P.
Defly Chautauqua County Sept. 29. 1885
Edward Freeman Judge of Common Pleas of said Co.
State of New York Chautauqua County Clerks Office
I George M Tew Clerk of said County, Do certify that Geo. B. Holbrook Esq before whom the within Affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace of said County, duly elected and sworn, and further I am acquainted with his handwriting, & that his signature subscribed thereto is genuine.
Also certify that Edward Freeman who has signed the above certificate was on the day of the deposition sworn in one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, & that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine as is also the signature of "G. B. Holbrook J. P."
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal, this 25. day of September A.D. 1885
G. M. Tew Clerk

Empire State Bldg Crawford County
Personally came before me the subscriber Henry Shippen Esq. President Judge of the sixth judicial and Compine of the Counties of East, Crawford, Venango & Warren in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Samuel Dickson of the Township of Brownstown County of Bradford, who being first duly sworn, says that he has a younger brother named Wil- iam Dickson residing in Steubenville County and state of New York and who will be twenty two years of age on the 22 nd day of October next. That the said William was born in Cherry Valley Montgomery County New York and is one of the sons of William Dickson of that place deceased.
That the said William Dickson, deponent's brother, entered the same volunteer company of Rangers under the command of Captain Paterson, X th of which com- pany was deceased, and left Cherry Valley on the night of March or April 1778 for Fort Hunter in the Mohawk River and continued in the same in active service, as a private, for nine months, when the company was discharged.
That sometime in the winter or spring of 1780 the said William Dickson enlisted at Fort Hunter, on the Schoharie River, New York, under a Captain ——— Dinneen, for one year, in the "Wallbaum- muhl" service on the Hudson River, and that he continued in said service for one year, as deponent firmly believes, at the expi- ration of which time he returned home.
That previous to the last mentioned time, viz. in or about the month of May 1779, as deponent recollects, the said William went from Canter Hook, near the City of Hudson, Hudson River, as a sub- stitute for some one whose name deponent cannot recollect, who had been drafted, under one Lieutenant ——— O'Clane. That he mar- ched to the German Flats and was there about two months. And that shortly after this, he went as a volunteer or drafted

United States, in the District of Columbia. Sent Colo. Van Alstyne to Fishkill, about 70 miles below Albany, and are about three months. Of the latter service, however, respondent states he has but an imperfect recollection.
Given under my hand before me at Meadville in the County of Crawford this 15 th day of September A.D. 1832. Henry Shippen President of Sixth Dist Benjamin D. Fisher
State of Pennsylvania } Erie County } ss. I, Edwin S. Kelso Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Erie do hereby certify that Henry Shippen Esquire before whom the within Depo- sition was taken and purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same, Presi- dent Judge of the Sixth Judicial District composed of the Counties of Erie, Crawford Venango and Warren And that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Deposition to be his proper hand writing and signature Witness my hand and Seal of office this seventeenth day of September A.D. 1832. For Edwin S. Kelso. Prothon. William E. Kelso

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February 11, 1929
T.C.Dickson War Department Watertown Arsenal Watertown, Massachusetts
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.22940 , it appears that William Dickson , son of William Dickson , was born, October 22, 1760, in Cherry Valley , then Albany later Montgomery County , New York, and always lived in New York State.
He enlisted in Cherry Valley , New York, in June, 1777, served three months or more as a private in Captain Thomas Whittier's or Whitaker's Company , Colonel Cox's New York Regiment and was in the battles of Oriskany and Germantown .
He enlisted in March or April, 1778 and served nine months as a private in Captain Putnam's New York Company , his brother Benjamin Dickson , was Lieutenant of the company.
In the spring of 1779, he enlisted, served two months as a private under Lieutenant McClane or McClean in Colonel Kilian Van Rensselaer's New York Regiment and was in

Rev. and Wars Se NHE/e'
several skirmishes. Shortly afterwards he enlisted and served three months in Captain Van Alen's New York Company.
While residing at Kinderhook, New York, he enlisted in February, 1780, served as battauman in Captain John Dana's or Denny's Company, Colonel Hays' or Hazen's New York Regiment, was wounded in the right shoulder and arm and his collarbone broken by a shot from a British vessel and was discharged in June  January , 1781.
In September, 1782, he enlisted and served two months in Captain John Schermerhorn's New York Company and in the same year, three months in Captain Charles McKinstry's New York Company.
In 1832, he was living in Caneadea, Allegany County, New York. He died, February 4, 1836, at Ripley, Chautauqua County, New York.
The soldier married in June, 1787, at Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, Sarah Griffin. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 20, 1838, while a resident of Springfield, Otsego County, New York, aged seventy years. In 1848, she was living in Warren, Herkimer County, New York.

It is not stated that they had any children.
The soldier's brother, James, was living in 1835 and stated that he also served in the Revolutionary War.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Reg WIDOW, &c.
No. 22940
Sarah Dickson widow of William Dickson Battleman Rev War
Act: Feb 28 48
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 185-
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1929, Feb. 11, Hist to J.C. Dickson, M.E.C. His letter in claim of Rufus Dickson R. 13762

No 33152
New York
William Dickson
Suspended
Set to S.B. House 18 Aug 1835
" " June Feb. 11. 1836
" " same April 29. "
Wm Dickson to the Hon. J. C. Calhoun

1771
Rep.
New York, Albany
Sarah Dickson
widow of William Dickson
who was a Batteau-man
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
34 Dollars 21
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
4 th day of Sept 1843
and sent to James Brockton
Cherry Valley
N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 105.

4428
V
4243
Sarah Dickson
wid. of William
N. York
Act 7 July, 1838-
Lot to James Brackett,
June 4, 1839.
Mumford June 1787
Husband died 5 Feb. 1836
Admitted
Bituminal Pivate 10 ins. 18 days

Albany 628
Sarah Dickson widow of William Dickson
who died on the 4 Feb. 1836 of Otsego Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Putnam of the by in the N. Y. line for 10 months & 8 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 34 Dollars 21 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. & to terminate Feb. 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of March 1837 and sent to J. C. Morse Cherry Valley, N. Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March '37 205.26 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1st Sep. " 17.10
$222.37
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 2. }
Recorded by G. Brown Book — Vol. 1. —
Clerk,
Page 129

additional affidavit in the case of William Dickson an applicant for a pension from the State of New York

N. J. Land
14243
1 July 1838
FREE
Hon: J. L. Edwards Gov: of Nations Washington City District of Columbia

Cherry Valley Decem. 27, 1852
Sir-
Enclosed are papers for a pension for Sarah Dickson, widow of Wm Dickson, late a pensioner, now dead. The time when he was put on the pension list is rather uncertain. I think that he made application sometime before he succeeded; and that he was entitled to draw & did draw, from the time of his first application.
As it regards the present applicant, the matter is clear, as the law stands in her favor: and she is a proper object for the bounty of the Government-
Wm. J. Edwards Com. r of pensions
With respect Your obedient Servant James Brackett

Aug 12.
My
William Lloyd Dana & Dickson.
(Free)
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm: of Penins Washington
District of Columbia

Cherry Valley 7 th August 1839.
Sir,
Enclosed are additional papers in favor of the widow Sarah Dickson for her pension. I hope that they will now prove satisfactory. It was probably the fact, that, though her deceased husband, William Dickson, was entitled to a pension, he was never actually put on the pension roll.
The copy of the certificate forwarded, embodied in the affidavit of Oliver A. Stone Esq., shows this. If it be necessary to forward the original, it shall be sent.
With respect
L. Edwards Esq. Comm d . of Pensions
Your obedient Servant
James Brackett Agent

State of New York Otsego county
Is: Oliver A. Morse, son of James D. Morse late of Cherry Valley in said county, now deceased, being duly sworn, deposeth & saith that his father died about the first part of December 1837; that among his papers this deponent has found a certificate in the words & figures following: to wit: "War department. Revolutionary claim. I certify that in conformity with the 2 d section of the law of the United States of the 4 th July 1836 Sarah Dickson of the state of New York widow of William Dickson, who was a private in the war of the revolution, is entitled to receive pay at the rate of thirty four dollars & twenty one cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March 1831 & terminating on the fourth day of February 1836 the day of the death of said William Dickson. Given at the war office of the United States, this twenty second day of March one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven. J. R. Poinsett, Secretary of War."
(L.S.)
Examined & countersigned J. L. Edwards commissioner of pensions"
(Indorsed) "Payment to be made at Albany by T. W. O'Callaghan Esq. agent for paying pensions in the city of Albany" "Recorded in the pension office in book Vol. 1 Page 129 by D. Brown. Clerk": that this deponent verily believes the said certificate genuine; & has been informed & believes that the pension mentioned in said certificate has actually been drawn & received by said widow, Sarah Dickson; & further saith nothing.
Sworn & subscribed this 27 th day of July 1839 Before me J. D. Harnwell
Oliver A. Morse
First judge of Otsego County
In the State of New York. I further certify that I am a qualified justice of the peace in the county of Otsego, and that the foregoing is a true copy of the original certificate of the War Department, and that the said James D. Morse, at the time of his death, was the father of the said Oliver A. Morse.
Is: Joshua Griffin, brother of the foregoing named Sarah Dickson, being duly sworn, deposeth & saith, that the said Sarah Dickson is still living & still the widow of the before named William Dickson, as he is informed & verily believes; that she is now as he verily believes in the town of Middlefield or of Otsego in said county: that he knows of no other documents in possession of said Sarah Dickson, than the foregoing certificate, of which the foregoing in the deposition of Oliver A. Morse is a true copy; that this deponent received of James D. Morse Esq. mentioned in the preceding affidavit, five dollars of the money mentioned in the said certificate as due to her; & is informed & believes that she received the residue of said money, except what he retained for his agency, of the said James D. Morse now deceased.

In the matter of Sarah Dickson an Applicant for a pension
James Brackett agent of Cherry Valley New York.
That the receiver in name of the late James B. Howe now deceased retained for his agency, of the said James B. Howe now deceased

State of New York } Otsego County ss } I Jospe Rose Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Benjamin Davis Esquire before whom the annexed affidavit of Joshua Griffin purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of said affidavit a Justice of the peace in and and for said County duly Elected and sworn and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and nearly believe the signature of said Justice attached thereto and to the annexed certificate of credibility is genuine
Witness my hand and seal of office this 6 th day of August 1839.
Jospe Rose Clerk
In of
the
received for in account of the money, except what has

State of New York Otsego County, ss. I, Jesse Rose Clerk of Said County do hereby certify that Jacob D. Hammond Esquire before whom the annexed affidavits of Oliver A. Morse & Sarah Dickson purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of Said affidavits first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County of Otsego duly Com- -missioned and sworn and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of Said Judge and verily believe the Signatures to the Certificates of Said affida- -vits and to the Certificate of Credibility of Oliver A. Morse and also the Certificate of infirmity of Sarah Dickson are respect- -ively his genuine hand writing and sig- -nature. Witness my hand and Seal of office this 6 th day of August 1839
Jesse Rose Clerk

State of New York Manhattan County
Peter Young of the town of Menden in the County of Manhattan & State of New York, being duly sworn, deposits & saith that he was sixty six years old last July, that he is & has been for many years past well acquainted with Menden formerly of the County of Ulster, & is now living as the deponent informed & believes in the County of Albany & State of New York, that he knew the said Dixon in the year 1780 in the revolutionary war, that the deponent & the said Dixon enlisted in the same Company for one year under the continental establishment but to which regiment they belonged the deponent does not recollect, but they enlisted according to the deponent's best recollection about the month of July 1780, and faithfully served there unto that the term of enlistment was for one year, but the deponent thinks that the said Dixon was discharged before the year expired, but was honorably dischar- ged, but is sure he served more than ten months of his enlistment under the continental establishment, in the New York lines, that the Company in which they served was commanded by Capt John Deering.
And that they were principally employed as teamsters & teamsters & further the deponent
saith not.
Sworn & subscribed this 7th day of July 1828 before me a Notary Public in and for the County of New York
Peter Young

In the chancery William Lockhart
Send copy of paper with caption at proof.
Wm Dickson
See letter page 23 1.11.28 Aug 25 9.11.28 Aug 25 in C. C. P. - B. - B. - B. A. d. m. t. m. 10.18.28 P. m. t. m. 10.18.28
J. B. Morse esq Cherry Valley N. York
State of New York
Montgomery County ss. George D. Ferguson, Clerk of Clerk's office, ss.
Montgomery County do hereby Certify that Nathan Soule whose name is subscribed to the Jurat or proof of the within affidavit, was on the day of the date thereof a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, & duly authorized to act as such. And that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge & verily believe that the signature "Nathan Soule" subscribed to the Jurat or proof of the within affidavit is the proper hand writing of the said Judge.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said County this 29th September 1828.
Geo. D. Ferguson

2 State of New York Chautauqua county ss:
John Thompson of the town of Cherry Valley in the county & state aforesaid being duly sworn deposes & saith that he is nearly sixty seven years old, as he shall be of that age on the 14 th day of March next; that he is, & has been for many years past, well acquainted with William Dickson formerly of the same town aforesaid now of Canada in the county

State of New-York, } ss. Otsego County, }
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That DeLo White Esquire, before whom the annexed affidavit was sworn was at the time of taking the same a Judge of County Court in and for said county, dwelling in the said county, duly commissioned and sworn as such. AND FURTHER, That I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Judge and verily believe the signature officially set to the annexed to be his proper hand-writing.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said, the 18 th day of September 182 8
Robt. D. [unintelligible]

William Dickson

State of New York
Albany County ss Robert Campbell of Cuba in the said County being duly sworn was deposed and say that he has been personally acquainted with William Dickson since his childhood that he the said William was born in Cherry Valley then Albany County in the said State of New York and according to the best estimation of this deponent the said William is about seventy two years of age that in 1777 in the month of June as this deponent believes the said William Dickson was called out with others of the militia under Captain Thomas Whitcomb in Col o 60 th Regiment and marched to the mouth of the Unaadilla when General Herkimer went down to treat with the Indians under command of Brant and not agreeing they returned to Cherry Valley aforesaid that the Corps in which the said William Dickson then belonged were employed in reconnoitering against the Enemy on Scouts in various directions on the frontier and marched from Cherry Valley with the troops at the Battle of Oriskany in the month of August following on the 26 th day and this deponent further saith that he believes the said William to have been in this said service for at least three months that in the year 1778 the said William enlisted in the Nine months' service under Captain Putman and as this deponent understands and believes to be true served out the term of his said enlistment and was Honorably discharged
and further saith not Sworn and subscribed This 30 th day of October 1832 before me -
Robt. Campbell
John Griffin first Judge Albany Co. N.Y.
I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Robert Campbell & that he is a credible witness
March 22 nd 1836
John Griffin

111. - 1 We James Goin a Clergyman and Enos Gary of the Town of Rushford in the County of Allegany and State of New York having for a Number of years been personally Acquainted with William DePue who has Subscribed and Sworn to the aforesaid Declaration that we believe him to be seventy two years of age that he is Episcopalian and believes in the doctrine to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that Opinion Sworn and Subscribed in Open Court this 31 st day of October 1832.
J. W. Gheen Clerk
James Goin Enos Gary
And the said Court do hereby Declare their Opinion After the Investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named Applicant was a Soldier of the Revolution and served as he states
And the Court further State that it appears to them that that James Goin who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman Resident in the town of Rushford and that Enos Gary who also signed the same is a resident of the same place is a credible person and that their Certificate is entitled to full Credit
John Griffin } Judges of Josiah Wetmore } the Court Asa Steele } Clerk

I Judson W Shenman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Linn County of Alle gany do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Dickson for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 21 st day of Octo- ber 1832
J. W. Shenman Clerk.
be 17 a a v Th 18

In the Matter of the application of William Dickson for a Privil.
Dedication - Afft. of service - Afft. Done.
I hereby certify that the within papers passed through the hands of the clerk in the same state they now are Jan'y 1 st 1834
Howell At Congreg
Wm Dickson

State of New York Allegany County - 3
vs - Personally appeared before me the un- dersigned a justice of the peace in and for the said County of Allegany. William Dickson, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his rec- ollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades - Viz - For nine months as a private in the year 1778 - For eleven months as a private in the year 1780 - For two months as a private in the year 1779 - For two months as a substitute for a private in the year 1782 - For two  three months as a substitute for a private in the latter part of the year 1782 or beginning of the year 1783 - and for such service I claim a pension -
William Dickson
Sworn & subscribed this 24 th day of August 1833 before me.
James Caldwell { Justice of the Peace of Allegany County N.Y.
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with William Dickson the above named deponent, that he is a respectable & worthy old man, and that his statement is entitled to full credit and belief -
James Caldwell Justice Peace

Allegany County Clerks Office
20 I Judson W. Shenman Clerk of said County do certify that James Caldwell before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and believe his name sub- scribed thereto is his genuine signature Witness my hand & seal of office this 25 th day of August 1833
Judson W. Shenman Clerk
William Dickson

State of New York Otsego County ss.
William Campbell
of the City of Albany, Surveyor General of said State being duly sworn says that he has known for many years Benjamin Dickson of Crawford County Pa. the brother of William Dickson and that he this deponent considers said Benjamin Dickson a credible witness -
William Campbell
Sworn & subscribed this 11th day of March 1835
Before me
James D. Moon First Judge Otsego County, N.Y.

State of New York } Otsego County ss. } Archibald McCallum of Cherry Valley in said county being duly sworn says that he is seventy four years old according to his best knowledge & belief - That in the year 1778 this deponent well recollects that William Dickson served as a soldier in the militia at Cherry Valley in the summer of the year 1778 - That he commenced his so serving in the spring & served till Cherry Valley was destroyed in the month of November 1778 Archd McCallum
Sworn & subscribed this 4th day of March 1835 before me
James B. Morn First Judge of Otsego County N. Y.
I certify that I have known the above named Archibald McCallum for more than twenty years. That he is a man of irreproachable character - That no man among the residents of this place has a higher reputation for truth & that he is in my opinion a perfectly credible witness. His mind is sound & vigorous. J. B. Morn First Judge of Otsego County.

State of New York
Otsego County } John Thompson of Cherry Valley in said County being duly sworn says that he well recollects that William Dickson served in the militia & was in actual service from the Spring to the fall of the year 1778 as this deponent served with him but he cannot recollect the exact period of said Dickson's service; but the deponent thinks he served about nine months. This deponent also recollects that said Dickson was a soldier in Capt. Whiteaker's company & marched to Unadilla as testified to by Robert Campbell - That this deponent is seventy six years old.
John Thompson
Sworn & subscribed this 5th day of March 1835
before me
James O. Munn First Judge of Otsego County
I certify that I have known the above named John Thompson for a number of years & consider him a credible witness.
J. O. Munn First Judge of Otsego County

State of Ohio } Ottawa County ss. } Comfort Mates of Cherry Valley in said County being duly sworn says that he is forty two years old according to his best recollection & belief - That he knew William Dickson in the war of the revolution that he recollects that the said William Dickson went into the Army at left the place where he was living - This deponent does not recollect how long he was gone; but it was said that he & believed that he was serving in the army and this deponent truly believes that he did so for - -
Comfort Mates
Sworn & subscribed this 10 th day of March 1835
Before me
J. O. Moore First Judge of Ottawa Co.
I certify that I have known the above named Comfort Mates for forty years & that his character for truth & integrity has always been good & that I consider him a credible witness
J. O. Moore First Judge of Ottawa County.

State of New York
Otsego County ss: }
I George C. Clyde Clerk of the County of Otsego aforesaid Do hereby certify that James B. Morse Esquire before whom the within affidavits purport to have been sworn was on the day of the date of each of the same First Judge of Otsego County duly commissioned and sworn as such - And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said First Judge and sincerely believe his name subscribed to said affidavits and the annexed Certificate of Credulity to be his genuine hand writing & signature -
Witness my hand & Seal of Office this First day of July A D 1835 -
George C. Clyde Clerk

War Department
Pension Office
Feb. 11 th 1836
Sir Since the date of my letter of the 18 th July last on the subject of the claim of William Dickson, the pay rolls of Capt Van Alen & Capt John Schimmerhorn have been obtained from the Archives of the state of New York and other documentary evidence having reference to this claim - By the rolls of Capt Van Alen it is shown that the claimant served in that company but one month & Eight days - His name is not borne on the  The rolls of Capt Schimmerhorn at all -  From a Muster roll of the Independent Zouave Battery  Gen Lewis is supposed that Capt Denny was  engaged in the Continental Capt Denny is  Boatmen Battery returned in 1779 as a Captain of Battery in the Continental service by Colonel Linton Master Gen Lewis - Mr Dickson will therefore

be allowed for nine months service in that company - Very few of the Batavia men were in service over nine months in any one tour - One of the witnesses states otherwise that this tour was nine months
The other service alleged cannot be allowed without for the explanation of proof
On the proof now before the Department the applicant will be allowed a pension for ten months and Eight Days service
J. O. Moore Feb. 11. 1836 Q. G.
J. O. Moore Esq. Cherry Valley N. Y.
Rec. Vol. 33. p. 163.

War Department Pension Office
July 1835
Sir The papers of William Dickson have again been examined - There is no doubt but that the claimant was more or less engaged in the service of his country during the revolutionary war; but to what extent cannot, from the records produced, be determined - Pay rolls of all the Militia Regiments and troops of New York were Auditor Spottwood on about the 20 th February 1788: Some of these documents  rolls have been obtained and those still wanting amongst which are the rolls of the regiments in which

are those of the price in question was undue will if practicable be had procured also. I found this case will in soon after as the course of business in this office  as soon as be taken up and disposed of
J. O. Morse
July 18. 1835
A.
J. O. Morse Esq. Cherry Valley N.Y.

State of New York } to: Joshua Griffin, being duly sworn, deposes to: Herkimer county } & saith that Sarah Dickson, who made the annex- ed declaration, is the same identical person, who was a pension- er under the act entitled an act of Congress "July 7 th 1830"; and whose pension was, according to the best recollection & belief of this deponent, thirty four dollars & twenty one cents per annum; & that she renun- ciated her certificate, when she drew the last portion of her said pension, which expired on the 4 th March 1841: & she re- mains the widow at this time of the William Dickson de- ceased; her former & only husband.
Sworn this 15 th day of May } 1843 before me } Benjamin Webb Justice }
Joshua Griffin

State of New York } County of Herkimer } ss.
On this twelfth day of May 1843. personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in said County of Herkimer Sarah Dickson, a resident of the Town of Warren in said County of Herkimer, aged seventy four 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 3 rd March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is widow of William Dickson, who was a private in the War of the Revolution, that she received under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, an annual pension of thirty four dollars & twenty one cents - She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn & Subscribed on the day Sarah Dickson year first above written, before,
the Benjamin Webb Justice
State of New York } Herkimer County ss. }
I certify that Benjamin Webb Esq. the Justice before whom the two annexed affidavits purports to have been sworn was on the day of the acts thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County duly elected & qualified - And further that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & truly believe this signature of "Benjamin Webb" to be his true official signature -
Witness my hand & seal of said County June 5 th 1843 Erwin A Morrison Clerk

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848. Entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution."
State of New York } ss: Herkimer County }
On this 24 th day of October 1848.
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Sarah Dickson, resident of Warren, in the County of Herkimer State of New York, 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 the 2 nd February, 1848. granting Pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of William Dickson, who was a private in the War of the Revolution, & that she has drawn a pension at the rate of thirty four dollars & twenty one cents per annum, under the act of 17 th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sarah x Dickson mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me
Samuel Edmonds Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing Affidavit.
Samuel Edmonds Justice of the Peace.
same; and that the name subscribed to the said certificate to be the same. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county at Herkimer, this 1 st day of November A. D. 1848
Samuel Edmonds

... a pension at the rate of thirty four dollars & twenty one cents per annum, under the act of 17 th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sarah his Dickson mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me Lemuel Edmonds Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the Declarant is personally known to me, that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in & etc.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Herkimer County, }
I, STANDISH BARRY, Clerk of the County of Herkimer, do certify that Lemuel Edmonds Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment  and affidavit of the annexed instrument in writing and endorsed thereon, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment  and making such Certificate  from , a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, dwelling in the said county, and duly authorised to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said certificate to be his genuine signature and seal of affidavit .
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county at Herkimer, this 1 st day of November A. D. 1848
Standish Barry Clerk

Albany 4,243
Sarah Dickson widow of William Dickson
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 4. February 1836 of Olsego Co, in the State of N. York who was a Battureman in the company commanded by Captain Denny of the 2d. Inf. commanded by in the N. York line for 10 months & 8 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 3 1/4 Dollars 21 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of Oct. 1839 and sent to James Brackett Cherry Valley, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '39 119.73 Semi-annual allowance ending 4. Mar. '40 17.10
$136.83
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 74
Paid at the Treasury Under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th March to 4 th Sep 1840. Agent no- tified 25 Sep 1841.
Paid as above from 4 th Sep 1840 to 4 th March 1841. Agent notified April 16 th 1842

State of New York, Otsego County Cherry Valley June 13 th 1849.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Sir,
Enclosed is the application of the widow of William Dickson, for a pension —
Please forward the certificate to James Brackett Esqr. Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. N.Y. Oblige
Yours Most Respectfully James Brackett B. J. M. Brackett

2 M Disputant Capt Denny }
Capt Denny - Balcan Piate 10 months & 8 days

State New York, Otsego County,
Cherry Valley 3 rd Nov r 1848.
Sir, This is an application to renew a Widow's Pension.
Enclosed is the declaration of Widow Sarah Dickson, of Warren, Herkimer County, N.Y.
Please forward the Certificate to me.
Most Respectfully Yours Joseph W. Brackett
Hon: J. L. Edwards, Com te Pensions.

L. Edwards missioner of Pensions, Washington.

War Department Pension Office Apr 29 1834
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 17 th ult o relating to the pension of William Dickson I have to state that the Comr must certify the day of his death, that if he left a widow, her name, or if he left no widow, the names of his children &c before a pension certificate can be issued
James P. Crose Esq Cherry Valley New York

James O. Morse 29. April 1830 G. C.
Record V 31 Page 418

War Department Pension Office April 29. 1836.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 17 th ult o . relating to the pension of William Dickson, du o ? I have to state that the Court must certify the day of his death; that if he left a widow, her name; or if he left no widow, the names of his children, &c. before a pension certificate can be issued.
I am respectfully
Your Obet. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
James O. Morse, Esqr. Cherry Valley N. York

of Allegany State of New York, that he knew the said Dickson in the year 1780 in the revolution- ary war; that this deponent & the said Dickson enlisted in the same company for one year on the continental establishment; but to what regiment they belonged this deponent does not now recollect; but they enlisted according to this deponent's best recollection sometime in the month of February 1780; & faithfully served their time out; that the term of enlistment was for one year, but was in due time extended for he & the said Dickson were discharged rather before the year expired; but were honorably discharged; & served more than ten months on the continental establishment in the New York line; that the company in which they enlisted & served was commanded by Capt. John Dennis; that they were princi- pally employed as batten men & team- sters; and further this deponent saith not.
I swear & subscribe this 7th day of February 1820 } before me } J. B. Thompson
Deus White a Judge of Asso. Comm. Mass.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Aug. 18 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Sarah Dickson a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N. Y. Agency , at the rate of — 64 — Dollars and — 21 — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July 1838 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March to the 4 th Sept. 1840 —
Respectfully yours,
Almon B. Larris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Cherry Valley 29 th May 1859
Sir,
The 27 th Dec r last I enclose to your department an application & papers for a pension for Sarah Dickson, widow of William Dickson, late a pensioner, now deceased. It would be gratifying to know whether the application had been received, & whether any action has been had on it. If decided on, I should like to be informed of the decision.
I suppose that whilst congress was in session, your department must have been busily engaged; but that, before this time, the case alluded to might have been decided.
Pray inform me whether the papers were received, & if the application be decided on, what the decision is.
With sincere respect
I am Your obedient Servant
James Brackett agent for Mrs. Sarah Dickson
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions

June 3.
Sarah Dickinson,
101 Jan.
No. 4243 - abt 1838 -
Hon: J. L. Edwards Comm: of Pensions Washington City (D. C.)

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Feby 22 d , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Sarah Dickson — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of Thirty four Dollars and 21 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th July, 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
John N. Harrington Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Certificate of death of William Dickson a pensioner.
1498 Sarah Dickson widow of Wm Dickson Pension
Admitted
Pvate 10 & 8 days Issue Certificate to his widow - payable from the 4 March 1831 to the 4 th Feb. 1836 the day of the husband's death
J. O. Morse, Cherry Valley N.York

A Court of Common Pleas held at the Court house in the village of Coopers-town in and for the County of Otsego On Wednesday the 15 th day of February A D 1837.
Present Hon. Elisha H. Smith Senior Judge
James C. Walworth
Seth Chase
In the Matter of the Application of Sarah Dickson Widow of William Dickson Deceased
James C. Morse of Cherry Valley in the County of Otsego and State of New York, appeared and was duly sworn and examined on oath in open Court, and testified and proved to the satisfaction of the Court: That he was well acquainted with William Dickson late of the County of Chenango Deceased: That he died on the fourth day of February A D 1835. at the Town of Ripley in the County of Chenango aforesaid: That he was a United States pensioner at the time of his death: That he left a widow surviving him by the name of Sarah Dickson who now resides in the Town of Warren in the County of Herkimer and who is about sixty years of age.
State of New York Otsego County ss: I George C. Clyde Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify, that said Court is a Court of Record having the power of fine and imprisonment in and for said County, and that the foregoing contains in substance the testimony of the above named James C. Morse as given by him and taken down by me at the time in open Court, and which the said Court adjudged to be satisfactory evidence of the facts above stated, and that the same has been duly compared with and is truly and correctly copied from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twentieth day of February A D 1837.
George C. Clyde Clerk
Fms 8/

Cherry Valley Otsego Co N.Y. Jany 25 1830
Sir
I enclose an additional affidavit in the case of William Dickson as applicant for a pension and intreat that a decision on his case may be had as speedily as convenient
Respectfully
Your obedt Servt
J. L. Atkinson
J. L. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions.

Mr Dickson
Feb 2
My-
Pension Office
Hon: Levi C. Dr.
Secy of War
Washington City D.C.