Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2,239, Nicholas Constantinan, Continental New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental New York
Constantinan, Nicholas Constantine, Charlotte
R. 2,239 B.L.W. 1369-100
CONTENTS
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For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of "An act for the relief of Certain Surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the 15 th of May 1828 I Nicholas Constantinou of Chautauqua in the County of Clinton in the State of New York do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental Army of the Revolution for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination at which period I was a private in Captain Goshorn's Company in General Hazens Regiment of the New York line. And I also declare that I afterwards received a Certificate for the reward of Eighty Dollars to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778.
And I further declare that I was not, on the 15 th day of March, 1828, on the pension list of the United States -
Nicholas his X Constantinou mark
C. K. Aneill -
Before Me Calvin K. Aneill a Justice of the Peace in the County of Clinton in the State of New York personally appeared this day Lewis Mauney and John B. Vinet of the said County who did severally make oath that Nicholas Constantinou, by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness My hand, this Sixteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty Eight.
C. K. Aneill J. Peace

I John Walworth Clerk of the Court of the County of Clinton in the State of New York do certify that Calvin K. Averill before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time a Justice of the Peace and duly empowered to administer oaths - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty Eight - John Walworth Clerk.
State of New York County of Clinton } ss. Lewis Marmy of Champlain County & State aforesaid being duly sworn doth depose and say that Nicholas Constantin who has subscribed his name to the foregoing declaration, is the same identical person named in the annexed discharge that this deponent served in the same Regiment with Constantin from the commencement of the war to the close, and has been acquainted with him from that period to the present time - And further deponent saith Not sworn & subscribed before me this Sixteenth day of June 1828 Lewis Marmy C. K. Averill Justice Peace

Nicho: Constantinian alias Constantine
N o 1309
17 Oct 1828

BOUNTY LANDS
FOR REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES—INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION.
STATE OF New-York County of Clinton } ss.
I, Nicholas Constantinou or Constantine aged Seventy two years, do, upon oath, testify and declare, that about or in the year one thousand seven hundred and Seventy six I enlisted or entered the service as a private for the term of " during the war ," in the _____ regiment, commanded by Col. Hosen and afterwards served in the same regiment under the command of Colonel Hosen and that I continued in the service aforesaid until the close of the war, when I was regularly discharged from the same regiment, commanded by Colonel Hosen of the Continental line; and when I was a (1) private
I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim in any manner whatsoever:
THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, N. Constantinou or Constantine aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Col. JOSEPH WATSON , of Washington City, to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my (2) mark and seal, this third day of September A. D. 1828
I, Michael Dufan aged Seventy four years, do, upon oath, declare that I have been long acquainted with N. Constantinou or Constantine who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and further, I know, or do believe, that he did perform the military service therein stated.(3)
Attest, G. K. Aneill  Michael Dufan his mark
STATE OF New-York County of Clinton } ss.
Before me, Calvin K. Aneill a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared the above named N. Constantinou or Constantine subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined, to be his free act and deed; and, likewise, personally appeared Michael Dufan who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed, this third day of September 1828
STATE OF New-York County of Clinton } ss.
In testimony that the above written Calvin K. Aneill was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c., in the State of New-York at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name, at Plattsburgh this Sixth day of September 1828 in my capacity as Clerk of the County aforesaid.
INSTRUCTIONS
As to the manner of filling out and executing the foregoing documents. 1. In the large blank towards the close of the declaration; if the commission in the case of an officer, and the discharge in the case of a non-commissioned officer or soldier, does not accompany the claim, state the reason; and in case of loss, state the manner and time. 2. Here insert mark or hand , as the case may require. 3. This declaration should be made by a person older, or about the same age of the claimant, if practicable.
Discharge signed by Genl Washington returned to Col. Watson, dated Nov 2 21 June 1783. states that Michl Constantinou enlisted for the war
John Walworth

5470 253 Charlotte Constantine N.Y. Nicholas act 4 July '36
Vide. The papers of her late husband a pensioner under the act of 15 May '28
on Hazens Regt. Tyees private

No 5470. Charlaté Constantinople
Clun -
Duluraturu & bagg

In order to obtain the benefit of the Third Section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836
State of New York
Clinton County ss:
On the fifth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred and forty one, personally appeared in open Court before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of our- said Charlotte Constantine, now a resident of Plattsburgh in said County, aged eighty one years, who first being 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 passed July 4 th 1836 - That she is the Widow of Nich- olas Constantine, who was a private in the Army of the United States, that he served in Livingston and Steuben Regiments to the close of the War - she further declares, that she was married to the said Nicholas Constantine in the month of February 1779 - that her maiden name was Charlotte Chester - that she was married to the aforesaid Nich- olas Constantine by Captain or Lieutenant Furniss at the Schenectady Barracks - that her husband the said Nicholas Constantine, died on the last day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty - and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period - that her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Constantine

was a pensioner of the United States under the Laws of 15 th May 1828 - that his pension bill is dated the third day of August one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine. No 245 - that she is unable to write her name having learned to write -
Sworn in open Court her Charlotte X Constantine This 5 th day of Oct. 1841 Ment - Before me Smith Mead Clerk
At a Court of Common Pleas held in and for the County of Clinton and State of New York - at the Court House in the Town of Plattsburgh in said County - on the fifth day of October A.D. 1841 -
Present -
Hon. William F. Haile. First Judge - William - Wedding and George Parsons Judges -
Charlotte Constantine who signed the above deposition appeared in open Court before the said Judges - and was duly sworn - and thereupon made deposition to the above and signed the same in presence of said Court -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court - this Fifth Day of October - A.D. 1841 -
Smith Mead Clerk
3470

State of New York
Clinton County ss: On the fourth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one, before me the undersigned, personally appeared Mary Cagney, and made oath according to law, that she is the Widow of Joseph Cagney, late of Champlain, that she was well acquainted with Charlotte Constantine, now the Widow of the late Nicholas Constantine, who was a Soldier of the Revolution, that her mother's name was Charlotte Charter, and retreated from Canada with this deponent in the Summer of 1775 - that she was present & saw the said Charlotte Charter, married to said Nicholas Constantine by Captain Farniss, at the Schenectady barracks in the winter of 1779 - that said Farniss married several of the Canadian prisoners, the same winter, among the rest, deponent was married by him to her late husband Joseph Cagney, a few days before, Madame Constantine, that she had known her since, and now knows her to be the same person who married said Nicholas Constantine as aforesaid - that she cannot write her name, having never learned to write -
Sworn & subscribed this
4 th day of September A.D.
1841. Before me -
her Mary X Cagney Mark -
Julius C. Hubbard Commissioner of Duds -
I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Mary Cagney, now a resident of Ellenburgh in the County aforesaid, & that she is a respectable witness, & may be relied on as such
J. C. Hubbard Commissioner of Duds -

State of New York
Clinton County ss: Alexander Farniss of Chazy in the County aforesaid, being duly sworn according to Law, maketh oath and saith, that he was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, & now a pensioner of the United States, that he was well acquainted with Nicholas Constantine, that he was a Buffalo and Soldier in the Revolution, & that he belonged to Livingston Regiment, that he this deponent was also well acquainted with Charlotte Constantine the above applicant, and saw her married in the winter of 1779, to the aforesaid Nicholas Constantine, which the Canadian families lay at Schenectady Barracks, that they were married about the time several others were, by deponent's Father, who was a Lieutenant in the Congregational Regiment at the time - that he deponent holds present and saw them married, that he has known them ever since, and knows that the above applicant is the Widow of the said Nicholas Constantine, and the same William Farniss he saw married to him at Schenectady aforesaid - that he cannot write his name owing to infirmity -
Schenectady & Brown before me Im-bitolus 6 th Feb 1841 - Alexander Farniss Julius C. Hurlbatt Mark -
Commissioner of Duds -
I certify that I am acquainted with Alexander Farniss a resident of Chazy in the County aforesaid and that he is of respectable standing & a credible witness and may be relied on as such -
J. C. Hurlbatt Commissioner of Duds

State of New York
County of Clinton ss. I Smith Mead Clerk of the County of Clinton. Do certify that Julius C. Hubbard was at the time of the taking of the above acknowledgment a Commissioner of Lands for said County duly Commissioned and sworn - and that his signatures as above written are genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of the said County the Sixthe day of October AD 1841
Smith Mead Clerk

Extrait Mortuaire de Charlotte Charlier
1846-

District de Extrait du Registre pour les Baptêmes, Mariages & Sepultures pour la Paroisse de St. Ré.
Mont-real
Cejourdhui treize Novembre mil huit cent quarante cinq. Nous Prêtre soussigné avons inhumé dans le cimetière de cette Paroisse le corps de Charlotte Charlier de cette Paroisse décédée hier âgée de quatre vingt onze ans furent présents Thérèse Dubenaille & son petit fils André Guérin - tous qui n'ont su signer - Jos. Crevier Prêtre
Collation à l'original déposé dans les Archives de cette Paroisse par Nous Prêtre curé Soussigné - En foi de quoi
Jos. Crevier Prêtre curé

13073 13073
Charlotte Constitution and? N.Y.
Act of June '32
4 July 1836

State of New York
Clinton County ss
John B. Guertin and Andrew Guertin, of Plattsburgh in said county, being duly sworn, depose and say: That they are Grand children of; and heirs at law with others; within named of Nicholas Constantine and Charlotte Constantine: both deceased: Deponents in behalf of themselves, and the other grand children; within named; apply for the pension and arrears of pension; to which the said Charlotte Constantine was entitled in her life time; and at the time of her death; as the widow of the said Nicholas Constantine; under the act of 3 d March, 1837; and the several acts supplementary thereto; passed by Congress granting pensions to widows of Revolutionary Officers and others: Deponents further say, that the said Nicholas Constantine, was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty dollars per year, and died at Beckmstown, Clinton County, on the 31 st day of December 1840: The said Nicholas died leaving a widow, Charlotte Constantine (the grand mother of Deponents)
The said Charlotte continued unmarried from the death of her husband, until the time of her death, which took place on the twelfth day of November 1845. at the Parish of Saint Pie Canada East: The said Charlotte Constantine had no children living at the time of her death, but left five grand children, whose names are as follows: John B. Guertin and Andrew Guertin, of Plattsburgh N.Y. Maria wife of Joseph Goyette of Whitehall N.Y. Isette wife of Lewis Chapen, of St. Iule, Canada East. and Louise, wife of Lewis Containe of St. Pie Canada East: all of whom are of lawful age and there are no other grand children of the said Nicholas and the said Charlotte but those above mentioned: The said Charlotte was married to the said Nicholas as Deponents have always been informed; by their said grand parents, fathers and as they believe to be true, during the Revolutionary War and while he was a Soldier in the American Army: Deponents do not know of any records of the said marriage or of any family record, and do not believe there is any in existence.
Sworn & Subscribed Before me this 8 th day of October 1846 Andrew Guertin making his mark, He having never learned to write: And I certify that Deponents are credible witnesses
James B. M c Lean Justice Peace
John B Guertin
Andrew his mark

State of New York Clinton County ss. I Charles H. Jones Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby Certify that James B. McLean Esq. whose Name is subscribed to the within Grant and before whom the affidavit was taken, was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & that the Signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my Name and affixed the Seal of said County the 9 th day of October 1846
Charles H. Jones Clerk

State of New York
Clinton County ss } Mary Louisa La Fond of Point Au Meule Canada East, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that her maiden name was Mary Louisa Chartier (sometimes familiarly termed Setette)
That she is the sister of Charlotte Constantine deceased, who was the wife of Nicholas Constantine deceased, a revolutionary soldier
Deponent further saith, that she was well acquainted with the said Nicholas Constantine and with his wife the said Charlotte.
Deponent saith that she is now eighty five years of age the twenty fourth day of August last past, and is a pensioner of the United States as the widow of Simon La Fond, who was a Revolutionary Soldier and receives eighty dollars per year as his widow. Deponent further says that she well remembers the marriage of Charlotte Chartier her sister with Nicholas Constantine the Revolutionary Soldier. The said marriage took place at the barracks in Schenectady State of New York, in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy eight (1778) in the month of December, to the best of her recollection, it might have been in November, but was late in the fall of 1778.
The ceremony was performed by Lieut Alexander Serreall of Capt. Sattler's Company in Haren's Regiment. Both parties were Roman Catholics, and there was no priest of that persuasion there at that time.
The marriage took place in the common barracks room at Schenectady the said Nicholas and the said Charlotte after the said marriage lived together as husband and wife and had several children. Deponent further saith that she knows the said Nicholas Constantine, the Revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner who died at Beckmantown Clinton County on the 31st day of December 1820 and the said Charlotte his wife who died at St Pie Canada East on the 12th day of November 1825, to be the identical persons who were married at Schenectady Barracks as above stated.
Sworn & subscribed. Before me this 6 th day of October 1845. Deponent making her mark She having never learned to write And I certify that Deponent is a credible witness.
Charles Post Justice of the Peace
Mary Louisa her X La Fond mark

State of New York Clinton County ss I Charles H Jones Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby certify that Charles Barnard esq. whose name is Subscribed to the within Jurat and before whom the affidavit was taken was on the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned & that the Signature therein written is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said County the 9 th day of October 1846
Charles H Jones Clerk

269
Discharge by Washington in favor of Nicholas Constantinian dated 21 June 1783.

Nicholas Constantinare NY - Col Hazen's Reg -
Ref. File No 2239

✓ 5470
Rejected
Set to J. C. Houbbell
October 29 th 1841
do J. C. Houbbell
Nov. 18 th 1841
act 4 July 36
Set to J. C. Houbbell Jan 18, '42

Let to J. C. Hubbard July 7. '42 enclosing the copy of the above one to Sec. of War Wm. Hubbard March 12 th 1842 Same April 6 th 1842 to Hon. F. A. Tomlinson May 20. 1842
act 6 July '36

No. 5470 Charlotte Constantine N.Y.
Let to J. C. Hubble, October 29. 1841. " " same Novemr. 18, 1841. " Hon. J. C. Spencer Jany. 18. 1842. " J. C. Hubble Feb. 7. 1842. " same March 12. 1842. " same April 1. 1842. " Hon. J. A. Tomlinson May 20. 1842. " " Silas Wright June 1. 1842. " " J. C. Hubble Sep. 5. 1842 ✓ " " " " " 23. 1842 ✓ " " " " " 14. 1843 ✓
July 24. 1836

Dead - no children
Sister to Geo. Moore 26. Oct. 18.
4 July 1836
2239
Formerly, Susp Act 1836. husband Pend Act 1828.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
1828 admitted
2.2 Pg
P. O. _____
Charlotte Constantine
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

269 268 No of orig Pay 239
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
22 July 1828.
Nicholas Constantinou of Champlain, — in the County of Clinton — in the State of New York — has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private — in captain Gosline 's company, in the regiment of the  Col Hazen's reg t and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing .
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, Adkins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
24 th July 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Nich. Constantinou in the  Col s Hazen's Regiment .
It further appears that Nich. Constantinou — is now on the pension list of the  any — — — — — agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
Rich d Hagner Aud
(annexed) 27-38604

46 532
Nicolas Constantine (Canadian)
For Official report & other papers of the investigation into frauds by Canadian refugees See admitted John Gauley File N o 46.358

Natchez Mar 16
Revolutionary claims Free
Hon Samuel D. Ingham Secretary of U.S. Treasury Washington D.C.

Re 221 March 1831.
2570.
Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved May 15 1828
Before Me Calvin H. Avery a Justice of the Peace for the County of Clinton in the State of New York personally appeared this day Nicholas Constantine of Rouses Point in the County of Clinton in the State of New York, who exhibited to me a certificate issued by the Secretary of the Treasury, Numbered 248 and dated the third day of August 1829, Setting forth that he is entitled to pay, under the above mentioned Act as a surviving private of Infantry in Col. Harsens Regiment in the New York line of the Army of the Revolution and the said Nicholas Constantine there upon made oath that he is the person named in the said Certificate and in testimony thereof offered his mark to this Affidavit.
Witness my hands this fourth day of March in the Year 1831 Sworn before me & said Constantine, Mark Made in my presence, this fourth Day of March A.D. 1831 C. H. Avery J. Peace
Nicholas his X Constantine Mark
Note. The Nearest Branch Bank of the U.S. is at the City of New York The most convenient post Office is at Rouses Point N.Y.
Know all men by these presents that I Nicholas Constantine of Rouses Point in the County of Clinton in the State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint Nathan Pratt, Merchant of Rouses Point my true & lawful Attorney with power of substitution for me and in my name to receive from the United States the Amount of pay now due to me under the Act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved 15 th May 1828 as a private of Infantry in Col. Harsens Regiment in the New York line of the Army of the Revolution.
Witness my hand & seal this fourth day of March 1831 Sealed & delivered in presence of Nicholas his X Constantine Mark
M. J. Morehouse

Before Me Calum R. Averill a Justice of the Peace in the County of Clinton in the State of New York personally appeared Nicholas Constantine who Mark is made to the foregoing power of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be his Act and Deed and also declared that the same was not given by reason of any transfer or of any attachment levy or seizure by any legal process whatever of the pay therein authorized to be received but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to his personal benefit.
Witness My hand this 4 th day of March 1831
C. R. Averill J. Peace
Before Me Calum R. Averill a Justice of the Peace in the County of Clinton in the State of New York personally appeared this day Nathan Webb Merchant, the Attorney named in the foregoing power of Attorney & made oath that the same was not given to him by reason of any transfer or of any attachment levy or seizure by any legal process whatever of the pay therein authorized to be received but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to the personal benefit of the person by whom the said power was executed.
Witness My hand this 4 th day of March 1831
C. R. Averill J. Peace
I Roswell Wilson Clerk of the Court of the County of Clinton in the State of New York do hereby certify that Calum R. Averill before whom the foregoing Affidavit & acknowledgment was made & sworn, was at the time, a Justice of the Peace for the said County and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 9 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty one
R. Wilson Clerk

Adm Nicholas Contarini Copy of Voucher
Copy of Voucher

Recd 21 March (Wt. 2578) (File No Rg 2239)
Revolutionary Claims
Under the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" Approved May 15. 1828
Before me Calvin H. Averill a Justice of the Peace for the County of Clinton in the state of New York personally appeared this day Nicholas Constantine of Rouses Point in the county of Clinton in the State of New York who exhibited to me a certificate issued by the Secretary of the Treasury, numbered 2115 and dated the third day of August 1829. Setting forth that he is entitled to pay under the above mentioned act as a surviving private of Infantry, in Col. Hazens Regiment in the New York line of the army of the Revolution and the said Nicholas Constantine then & there made oath that he is the person named in the said Certificate and in Testimony whereof, affixed his mark to this affidavit
Witness my hand this fourth day of March in the year 1831 Sworn before me & said Constantine's mark } made in my presence. this fourth day } Nicholas his Constantine of March A.D. 1831- } marks
C. H. Averill J. Peace
Note The nearest Branch Bank of the US. is at the city of New York
The most convenient Post Office is at Rouses Point N.Y.
Know all men by these presents that I Nicholas Constantine of Rouses Point in the County of Clinton in the state of New York, do hereby constitute and appoint Nathan Webb, Merchant of Rouses Point my true and lawful attorney with Power of substitution for me and in my name to receive from the united states the amount of pay now due to me under the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution" approved

15 may 1828 as a private of Infantry in Col. Howzers Regiment, in in the New Yorks line of the army of the Revolution.
Witness my hand & seal this fourth day of March 1831
Sealed & delivered in Presence of } Nicholas his Constantine mark A. Morehaus
Before me Calvin H. Averill a Justice of the peace in the county of Clinton in the state of New York personally appeared Nicholas Constantine whose mark is made to the foregoing power of attorney and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed and also declared that the same was not given by reason of any transfer or of any attachment levy or seizure by any legal process whatever of the pay therein authorized to be received but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to his personal benefit
Witness My hand this fourth day of March 1831
C. H. Averill J. Peace
Before me Calvin H. Averill a Justice of the peace in the county of Clinton in the state of New York personally appeared this day Nathan Wells merchant, the Attorney named in the foregoing Power of attorney and made oath that the same was not given to him by reason of any transfer or of any attachment levy or seizure by any legal process whatever of the pay therein authorized to be received but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to the personal benefit of the person by whom the said power was executed.
Witness My hand this fourth day of March 1831
C. H. Averill J. Peace

I Roswell Nelson clerk of the court of the county of Clinton in the state of New York do hereby certify that Calvin H. Arrell before whom the foregoing Affidavits & acknowledgment was made & sworn, was at the time a Justice of the peace for the said County and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this 9 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one.
R. Nelson clerk

State of New York
Clinton County ss. Alexander Farnoll of Chazy in the County aforesaid aged Twenty Six years - being Sworn according to law, saith that in addition to what he has before testified in the cause of Charlotte Constantine, who claims a dower as the Widow of Nicholas Constantine deceased, says, that the Canadian families that lay at the Schenectady Barracks in the winter of 1779 - and no other language than the French, nor could they understand any other - that they were composed of old & young people of both sexes, most of them retreating from Canada together, the young men principally as Soldiers, some became Soldiers after they came out - Some of the Girls were too young to be married when they first came out - some were mar- ried before they came out. —
He further says, that at the time his Father performed the rites of matrimony for Nich- -olas Constantine & Charlotte Constantine, there was no Chaplain to the French troops, nor were there, to deponent's knowledge or belief - there might have been English & Dutch Clergy- -men in the City at the time, but deponent never saw one of them at the Barracks, besides the French Canadians were all Catholicks. — Deponent says he recollects and can name many persons, that were present when this couple, as well as Madame Cayray & Madame Dufresne were married, but they are all dead. & deponent says he cannot recollect a person that he knows now living, who was present when this sacrament was performed as aforesaid, except the two above named and himself — Deponent further says that it

was customary, during the War, for the officers among the French Canadians, to perform the rites of matrimony - defendant had a sister married to Louis Brodeur at West-point by an officer - mother's son Michel Moise or Leduc, was married at Fishkill Barracks, as defendant now thinks, by Captain Sculint - Defendant further says that a Catholic Priest came on, from Philadelphia to Fishkill, and staid a short time in 1781, nor can he recollect of hearing of or seeing any other one during the war, in this State -
Defendant repeats that he recollects perfectly of being present, when Iremant was married to Nicholas Constantine her late husband, by defendant's father at the time & place before stated - that he has known them both since, & knows that Constantine died in the barn here in Poughkeepsie, as stated by the Claimant, where she then resided with him, & has since resided in Poughkeepsie with a relation -
Given & subscribed                      Alexander his Farnoll this 8 th day of Dec. A.D. 1841                      Mark
Before me
J. C. Hubbard
Commission of Dued
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Alexander Farnoll & that he is a credible witness - and I further certify that his recollections of the events of the Revolutionary War, that seem to his knowledge, are to be relied upon.
J. C. Hubbard
Com. of Dued

State of New York County of Clinton p 3
I Smith Mead Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby certify that Julius P. Hubbell Esquire before whom the foregoing Affi- -davit was sworn was at the time of taking said Affidavit a Commissioner of Deeds in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that his signatures above are genuine
Given under my hand and official Seal this 11 th day December 1811
Smith Mead Clerk

No 5470. Oct 14. 1841
NY July 4. 1836
Chas. Constantine.
to Chas. Constantine Oct 8 1841
John J. P. Colburn
Correspondence of Friends
full
Washington

Chazy N. York. Oct. 8 th 1841 -
Hon. J. L. Edwards -
I am requested by Mrs. Charlotte Crenstantine to forward the inchoate declaration of her marriage & identity, - and the agents her instigate, when answered, be sent to me -
I am very Respectfully Yours Affec- Sinc J. C. H. Smith

Oct. 1828
Sir
"Revolutionary Claim"
The Hon. Richard Rush
Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Washington City D.C.

Rouse's Point Clinton County N.Y. June 20 th 1828
Sir
I herewith send you the Revolutionary Pension Claim of Nicholas Constantinou, agreeably to a power of atty. from him to me to receive his money in case his claim should be allowed. I have to request that you will send the Amount comming to him by Mail directed to me at this Place -
I am Respectfully Yours Charles M'Inte

Jan 17. 1842.
My
6. bonstadium
Henry J. S. Colburn
Commissaire de la Marine
Washington
D.C.
Sir
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Chazy. Clinton Co. N.Y. Jany. 8 th 1842
Hon. J. S. Edmond
Com. of Pensions for. I take the liberty of enclosing further testimony in the case of Madame Constantine - And on the subject of the rites of matrimony being performed by an officer of the Army, I request, that you will be pleased to refer the same to Mr. Spooner the Secretary of War - he is one of our first lawyers. And I apprehend will agree with me, in the belief, that this marriage, was as valid, as any contract of the kind -
I am very respectfully your obed Servt J. C. Hull

State of New York
Clinton County ss. - I the undersigned Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Said County have been informed that Alexander Farniss of Chazy in Said County a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and Mary Cayant, Widow of Joseph Cayant, late a Revolutionary Pensioner, are witnesses as to the marriage & identity of Mr. Charlotte Constantine, Widow of Nicholas Constantine, late a Revolutionary Pensioner. -
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with said Alexander Farniss and Mary Cayant, they have resided within a few miles of the undersigned for many years, until lately Mr. Cayant has removed to Ellenburg in this County - they are both credible witnesses, and their testimony may be relied on, to what they undertook to state - Dated at Champlaine this twenty first day of February AD 1842 -
Henry C. Dickinson a Judge of Clinton County courts
State of New York } Clinton County ss. } I, St. John B. L. Skinner, Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby certify that Henry C. Dickinson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was at the time of making such certificate and still is a Judge of Clinton County courts, 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 the said County the 26 th day of February AD 1842.
St. John B. L. Skinner Clerk

mar 9. 1842
Philip Mar 2
pm
NY
C. Constantin
Dear J. P. Godward
Commissions of Sherriff
Wethersfield - " "

Chazy, Clinton Co. N. York July 28 th 1842
Hon. J. S. Edwards Comm. of Pension - Sir
I have adopted the only mode I could think of, to render the testimony, in the case of Madame Constantine, acceptable, as the depositions of Alexander Linnick & Mary Cayley, are at the Pension Department. - I hope the interest, will be satisfactory. -
Judge Dickinson, being a neighbor & well acquainted, with them both - should have been applied to before, under the circumstances -
I am very Respectfully your obed Servt J. C. Hunt J. C. "

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Washington May 14. 1842.
Commissioner of Pat.
Sir
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from Julius C. Hubbard Esq. of Albany Clinton N.Y. a gentleman of much respectability - You would confer a favor by its examination & your views respecting the matter of his inquiry - be so good as to return his letter, with your reply
With High Respect
Your Obed. Servt
Thos. L. Toulmin

May 30. 1842
NY
Charlotte Constantin
J. P. Edwards Esq.
Chairman of Senate
Hon. Wright H. Smith N.S.

Washington 28 May 1842
James L. Edwards Esq.
The enclosed letter is from a good Whig of Clinton County in my State, and if I neglect it, he will suspect that I do it from political prejudice. I am therefore constrained to send it to you and request, if it can be done with propriety, that you will communicate to him what, as to me for him, the information he wishes, and if it cannot be properly done, that you will return to me his letter with that mere fact, which will enable me to discharge my duty to him.
Yours Very Respectfully
Your obedt. Servt.
Silas Wright Jr.

Mr. Cayenne,
J. G. Hubbell Post. July 15. 1842

I find in file a Voucher of a pension payment to Joseph Cayray a Revolutionary Soldier of the state of March 24 th 1836 - in which I certify as follows at the bottom - "The figure '6' in the first line after written as an erasure" J. C. Hubbard Justice - This adver- -ding to my recollection and belief, was made by me after the voucher had been returned on that account, & in the presence of Thomas Douglass of Ohio, who was interested in the payment, and for which he entered a complaint to the Pension Department and is all I can testify before that I did do, for which I have suffered -
J. C. Hubbard
Washington July 15 th 1842 -

State of New York:
Clinton County ss: The undersigned Ebenezer A. Scott of Chazy in said County, late Post Master, and Antoine Trombly Merchant, of the same place, certify, that we have been informed, that Alexander Ferriol of this Town, and Mary Cayeaux Widow of Joseph Cayeaux, late a revolutionary Pensioner, are witnesses as to the marriage, & identity, of Mrs Charlotte Constantine, an applicant for a pension as widow of Nicholas Constantine late a Revolutionary Pensioner - we do further certify, that we are & have been for many years acquainted with Alexander Ferriol & Mary Cayeaux, and believe them both credible witnesses, and that their testimony may be relied on as true - Dated at Chazy this 29 th day of July A.D. 1842 -
Ebenezer A. Scott
Antoine Trombly
State of New York.
Clinton County ss: - I Henry C Dickinson a judge of Clinton County courts, certify that I am acquainted with the above named Ebenezer A. Scott and Antoine Trombly, that they are gentlemen of reputable standing and credible witnesses - I am also acquainted with Alexander Ferriol and Mary Cayeaux and have been for a number of years, and believe their testimony may be relied on and that they are credible witnesses. Dated at Champlain this 2 nd day of August A.D. 1842
Henry C Dickinson a judge of Clinton County courts

State of New York Clinton County
I Edgar M c Laughlin Deputy Clerk of said County and of the Court of Common Pleas for said County Do hereby certify that Henry B Dickinson Esquire was at the date of the within mentioned Certificate a Judge of Clinton County Court duly commissioned and sworn - and authorized to act as such. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Henry B Dickinson and that his signature as written is genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court & County - this Seventeenth Day of August - A.D 1842
E. M c Laughlin Dep y Clerk Clinton County &c

Nicholas Constantina Ny. act 15 May '28. last p'd?
5 Sept. 42
SWC
Died 31 st Dec. 1840 Pa to day of his death per act 6 th April 1838.
BIB

Charlotte N.Y. Aug 19
Aug 24. 1883
Mr.
Charlotte Constantine
James P. Edward Esq.
Common Pleas of Shenango
Washington
Yours

Charlotte, N.C. Aug 19
Aug 24. 1885
My
Charlotte Constantine
James
J. Edward Agk
Commissaire of Police
Washington
for

Chazy, Clinton Co. N.Y. Augt 19 th 1842 J. S. Edwards Esq
Sir
I have procured the widow, you suggested, and hope it will be satisfactory, in the interests of Mrs. Charlotte Benstein - - time -
Respectfully yours Colt Root J. C. Smith

Sept 22. 1842
Mr. [unclear] very
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Dear J. S. Edwards Com. of Arrivals
Washington J.S.G.-
Mr. [unclear] J.S.G.
C. G. [unclear]

Chazy New York Sept. 13 th 1842 -
Sir
I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 5 th inst, in relation to the case of Charlotte Constance, and was somewhat surprised at the new objection mentioned, to wit, "parol testimony of witnesses who subscribe with a mark or mark" - you probably are aware by this time, that all the Canadian Refugees, are obliged, so to subscribe, owing to the fact, that they never learned to write. - but I cannot conceive why their testimony, are not just as valid, if properly sworn, as if they wrote their names.
The act says "In a case where the town, county, parish, church or family records afford no proof, as to the period when the marriage took place, the fact must be established by the testimony of one or more respectable persons, whose credibility must be testified by the officer who administered the oath" -
As this has been clear, in this case, - the Witness State, you will perceive that they were a community by themselves, stationed at the Schenectady Barracks, had no communication with the English or Dutch people - they who state, they are the only Survivors.
I greatly misunderstood you, at my interview with you while at Washington in July last - but for your patience & politeness I felt very grateful. - I understood you to say, that if you got some respectable gentlemen to testify to the credibility of the witnesses (Mr. Finsell & Madame Cayenne), it would be sufficient to establish the claim, which I did do, in previous theory, as I supposed -
you call this claimant "of Canada" - by her declaration, you will perceive that she resides in Plattsburgh Clinton County N.Y. & I presume has not been Canada these fifty years. - I respectfully

ask that you will return the papers once more, and if you cannot grant the certificate, you will permit me to refer the papers with my letter to Mr. Spence. — I am Respectfully yours Affectionately J. C. Hunt Dear J. P. Edwards — Commissaire of Revenues

J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. of Business Washington D. C. — " "

Chazy Clinton Co. N.Y. June 27. 1843 J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissaire de Dieu Sir
I again transmit to you, for the testimony in the case of Mrs. Charlotte Constantine, and trust it comes up to your rules in this case — It is impossible to get any further or other evidence — and if there were a more voluminous case, this is one — She hopes that it will prove satisfactory, as she is old & disabled, but a worthy old woman.
The inshore deposition was taken last fall, as you see, and I intended to have forwarded it before I went to Albany, where I spent the winter, in the hurry of my departure, I forgot it & my return this spring could not readily lay my hand upon it. —
I perceive the late Congress granted a further tripling stipend to the five years Widows. — Will you please forward me a copy of your regulations thereon, or what you receive as evidence of their continuance in life — I mean those that have been heretofore placed on the pension roll. —
Very Respectfully yours J. C. H. H. H. not sent

13073
Oct. 15. 1846
to Charles Constantine
July 7. 1838,
He was in Louisiana under 1828.
PAID
40
Charles Constantine Esq. House of Representatives Washington, D.C.

Plattsburgh October 10 1845
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
I enclose you herewith papers to substantiate the claim of the heirs of Mrs. Constantine & trust you will find them sufficient: Your attention to them as soon as your convenience & the rules of the office will allow, will much oblige -
Your Obedt Servt,
George Moore

State of New York Clinton County ss 3. Alexander Ferrical, of Chazy, Clinton County, being duly sworn, says, that he is now a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, & served in Capt Oliver's company Hazen's Regiment. That this deponent was well acquainted with Nicholas Constantine, deceased, late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and who died at Beckmantown in Clinton County, on the 31 st day of December 1840. Deponent was also well acquainted with Charlotte Constantine, now deceased, the wife of the said Nicholas Constantine. Deponent further says that he was present at the marriage of the said Charlotte, whose maiden name was Charlotte Charlier, with the said Nicholas Constantine. They were married at Schenectady in the State of New York in the year one thousand eight hundred & seventy nine (1779) in the winter of that year, in the month of January or February, the marriage ceremony took place at the Barracks at Schenectady. The ceremony was performed, by Lieut Alexander Ferrical of Capt Sattaltee's company in Hazen's Regiment. Both parties were Roman Catholics & there was no fear of that persuasion in that vicinity. There were several witnesses present, the ceremony having been performed in the common barrack room.
Deponent does not know whether any of them are living except Elise or Lisette Charlier, & Laurent Charlier, said Elise or Lisette, now lives at Point Au Meule Canada East the present residence of said Laurent is unknown to Deponent.
Deponent further says that the said Nicholas Constantine & the said Charlotte, lived together as man & wife from that time & was always known & acknowledged as such during their life time. Said Lieut Alexander Ferrical was deponent's father & is dead.
Sworn & Subscribed. Before me this 20 th day of March 1846, Deponent making his mark being unable to write from the lameness of his hand, the arm having been broken & I certify that Deponent is a credible person.
Alexander Ferrical his mark
Charles H. Ferris Clerk of Clinton County
W. present George Moore

I Charles H Jones Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby Certify that the Affidavit of the within described Ales under Feinal was duly taken before me the 20 th day of March 1846. as within Certified
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In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said County the 20 th day of March 1846 Charles H Jones Clerk

12 March (admt)
Copy
909
Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
Before me Calvin K. Averill a Justice of the Peace for the County of Clinton in the State of New York personally appeared this day, Nicholas Constantine of Rouse point in the County of Clinton in the State of New York , who exhibited to me a certificate issued by the Secretary of the Treasury, numbered 2115 and dated the third day of August 1829 , setting forth that he is entitled to pay, under the above-mentioned act, as a surviving private of Infantry  Col. Hazens Regt in the New York line of the Army of the Revolution; and the said Nicholas Constantine then and there made oath that he is the person named in the said certificate, and, in testimony thereof signed his name to this affidavit.
Witness my hand, this third day of March in the year 1830.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 3 rd Mar 1830 C. K. Averill. Justice Peace
Nicholas Constantine X marks
Note. The most convenient Branch Bank of the U. S. is at New York The most convenient post office is at Rouse point Clinton Co. N.Y.
I,
Clerk of the Court of the County of _____ in the State of _____ do hereby
Certify, that _____ was sworn, was, at the time, a _____ and duly empowered to administer oaths.
before whom the foregoing affidavit for the said County,
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this _____ day of _____ in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty
The above affidavit taken before the same Justice that his former one was

State of New York
Clinton County ss. Alexander Farnoll of Chazy in the County of Clinton, being sworn according to Law, saith that further & in addition, to what he has before testified in behalf of Mrs. Charlotte Constantin, Widow of the late Nicholas Constantin, that he knows the said Defendant Charlotte Constantin, is the same individual person he saw his Father Lieutenant Farnoll, acting as Captain, marry to Nicholas Constantin late a pensioner. That they were married, as deponent has before testified, in the Schen- -tada Barracks, in Ticonderoga, sixteen years ago & twenty nine. That he has known them ever since. That they have always lived together, as man & wife, until the said Nicholas died in the River house in Bachmantown in this County, the last day of December 1840.
This deponent further saith, that he was early accustomed to read & write, and has always been able to write his name, and done so until within a few years, when he received an injury by the removing away of his hands, in his hand and arm. That he has always signed his name for drawing his semi-annual pension, since 1818 until that time, since which, owing to this injury and old

age, he has made his mark - That he can get bread, and Stews, his Bible & newspapers. - And that he knows, although, notwithstanding his leanness, to write his name. - And this deponent further saith, that his opportunities, to know all the Refugees from Canada were great, as he was constantly with them, from their arrival from Canada until they were discharged at Newburgh. - That he was young and an often saw, and acted. -
This deponent further states, that a few years since, he was called upon by Gen Morris & David B. Genl. Hill Esq., who he understood had a Commission from the American Department to ascertain who were some were not Refugees, and who had, or had not done Service in the Revolutionary War - That these Gentlemen summoned this deponent to their point in this County, where they met a number of old Canadian Refugees - Some of whom deponent pointed out and easily designated as old soldiers, although he had not seen some of them for many years. - and some he designated as important men having been soldiers, and yet had obtained pensions. - That these Gentlemen relied entirely, as he then understood, on his information, and made their report accordingly. -

that his recollection of what occurred in the Revolutionary war, is perfectly accurate - He further says that he never saw or heard, of any dispute of the said marriage, or any entry in any place, & thinks under the circumstances in which they were placed, there never was any, and that to his knowl- -edge, or belief, there cannot be any further or other testimony. wd wd -
Subscribed and Alfred Smith Sworn before me N. S. Smith this 15 th day of December A.D. 1842
Henry C Dickinson a judge of Clinton County Courts
State of New York Clinton County ss I the undersigned John B. L. Menner Clerk of the County of Clinton do certify that Henry C Dickinson before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken & certified was at the time a Judge of Clinton County courts duly qualified to administer oaths & take affidavits, and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand writ- -ing of the said Henry C Dickinson and believe his signature to the above affidavit to be genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the 16 th day of December 1842
John B. L. Menner Clerk

State of New York Clinton County ss I. Charles H Jones Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, the said Court being a Court of Record, held at Plattsburgh in and for the County of Clinton, and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that Satisfactory Evidence has been Exhibited to said Court that Nicholas Constantine was a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Eighty Dollars per Annum and was a resident of said County of Clinton in the State of New York and died at Beekmantown in said County on the thirty first day of December 1840.
That he left a widow whose name was Charlotte Constantine, that the said Charlotte continued unmarried from the death of her hus- band the said Nicholas until the time of her death which took place on the twelfth day of November 1845. That the said Nicholas and the said Charlotte had no Children living at the time of their deaths respectively, but had five Grand Children whose names and places of residence are as follows Viz. John B. Guertin & Andrew Guertin of Plattsburgh Clinton County State of New York. Marian Guertin wife of Joseph Goyette of Whitehall State of New York Josette Guertin wife of Louis Chaput of St. Jule Canada East & Louisa Guertin wife of Louis Fountain of St. Pee Canada East all of whom are of lawful age, and that there are no other Grand Children of the said Nicholas and the said Charlotte
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of My office at Plattsburgh the 9th day of October 1846
Charles H Jones Clerk