Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34708, Levi Collins, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N 16
Collins, Levi
S 34708
CONTENTS

COLLINS, LEVI (NH) S-34708

Book 2. Vol. 10. Page 137
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
16 mo. 6/30
Wattan: 177.86
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 $129.86 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 mo: 1820 48.00
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd of Nov 1819 and sent to Charles Simmons Esq Buffalo NY
Inscribed on the Roll of C. Simmons at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 29th of Oct 1819
who was a Private in the regiment commanded Colonel Simms of the 1st  Infantry line, for the term of One year in the state of New York
6476 6476 6476
sent Nov 2. 1820 to Charles Simmons Esq Buffalo NY
James H. ... Nov 30 ... 1820 ... to ... Nov 1820

Levi Collins
No state called
Vermont etc
had time

State of New York Saratoga County - 38 On this twenty ninth day of April in the year 1818 before me the Subscribers one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally came Levi Collins aged fifty seven years re- siding in Stillink in said County, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the pro- visions of the late act of Congress entitled an "act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" That the said Levi Collins from the month of November 1775 enlisted in Bradford in the State of Vermont or in the town of Haverill in the State of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Capt. Everett Company in Col. or New Hampshire Dooty's Bedell's Regiment of Vermont Troops - That he continued to serve in said Corps or in the service of the United States until the month of November 1776 when he was discharged from service in Saratoga in the State of New York - That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for sup- port; And that he has no evidence now in his power except the declarations of Thomas Crook herunto annexed of his said service -
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
Levi Collins
W. Townsend
Judge of Saratoga Court of Common Pleas

Niagara County — Thomas Crook of William being duly sworn sayth that he was personally acquainted with Levi Collins in the year 1776 — and that he was then a private in Col. Bedell's Regi- ment of Vermont Troops — That he can- not state the time in which he continued in the U. States service in the Revolutionary war, but from his knowledge of the character of the said Collins believes the preceding statement to be entitled to full faith and credit — Thomas Crook
Sworn to and subscribed the 29 day of April 1818 before me
Ch. Townsend Judge of Niagara Co. pl. plea
I Charles Townsend Judge as afore- said do certify that it appears to my satis- faction that the said Levi Levi Collins did serve in the Revolutionary War as sta- ted in his preceding declarations against the Common Enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the de- partment of War pursuant to the direc- tions of the aforementioned Act of Congress
Dated 29 April 1818
Ch. Townsend
Quit

State of New York Niagara County Clerk's Office
I, Frederick B Merrill Clerk of the County aforesaid do here- -by certify that Charles Townsend before whom the preceding affi- -davit and certificate appear to have been made as one of the judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for said County Act- -ing under the authority of this State and that the same is signed in his signature In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the County Seal at Buffalo this Thirteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
F. B Merrill
Omit

Levi Collins
Con
16. 176
March 1820
sent to Chas. Townsend Buffalo N. Y. 3 d Nov. 1820

State of New York Niagara County } ss
On this tenth day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court, viz in the Court of Common Pleas in and for said county, the same being a court of Record, constituted as such by the constitution and laws of said State Levi Collins resident in said county aged sixty years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows From the fall of the year 1775 to the fall of the year 1776. in Capt Everitts and in Col Readles Regiment of New Hampshire Continental Troops. — That in order to obtain a pension authorized by law he did on the twenty ninth day of April 1818. apply for a pension and make a declaration of his services and has since obtained a certificate from the War Department of his having been inscribed on the pension roll of the New York Agency. the number of which certificate appears to be 16176.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain per- =sons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than that which is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed, except necessary clothing & Bedding viz,
Possession of 50 acres of land on which is 5 acres improvements a log house & shed belonging to the Holland land company. contracted to be sold six years since at $3 per acre. if not paid next fall to be forfeited — The contract would probably sell for $30 but I estimate my interest more than that sum, but not exceeding _____ $50.
1. Axe 1. Hoe, 75 2. 75 1. Traps 6 Cups & Saucers 1 Creampot 3. 25 $ 56. 00
I am indebted to individuals in the sum of about Three hundred dollars.
There is residing in my family Abigail my wife aged fifty three years, who is able in part to support herself. Louisa my daughter aged 13 years who is able to support herself —

Henry my son aged Eleven Years who is not able to support himself - That I am myself by reason of sickness unable to labor, my occupation being that of a farmer, and therefore cannot support myself without assistance -
Levi Collins
Sworn to & Subscribed & declared this 10th day of June 1820
Before me
Ch. Townsend
Judge Court Common Pleas
I John E Marshall clerk of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Niagara, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copies from the Record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Fifty six dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20 day of June 1820
J. E. Marshall
Clerk of the Court for the county of Niagara

Levi Collins
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, in the City of New York
at the U.S. Bank
[Signature]
Chas. Townsend
COLLINS, LEVI (N.H.) S-34708
April 1010
Recorded

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818,
Levi Collins, late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New York Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the twenty ninth day of April one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 30 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen .
E Van Rensselaer Acting Secretary of War.

34 708 Rev INVALID.
File No. 84 708
Levi Collins
Rev Pres
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 84
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1891 Dec 23-91 Statement of rev to Col McCloy Har Do to Senator Stockton Dec 26-91, F.D.
Nov. 4-1902
J.B. Collins Des Moines Iowa
1927 May 12 photos mailed to A.W. De Groot. (see receipts for payment in Jonathan Taylor 823034) to U.S. Ship ping Board Wash D.C.

Pension Agency Detroit April 24 th 1834
Sir
Your Letter of the 9 th Ult o has been rec d in answer to one from me, in the case of Levi Collins for Transfer &c. I herewith again enclose you the application of Mr. Collins, with a request that he may be transferred to this Agency from the 4 th March 1833, he not having drawn any pay since that time, as he states - altho' he made application at the New York Agency last fall but was refused payment on the ground of his being transferred, as was then stated. Mr. Collins is very anxious to draw his pension, and I presume he stands much in need of it. Please make known the result of this application to me, with all convenient speed and oblige Sir
Your Ob t H o . Serv t C Doty P.P.S.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions
The original Certificate of Levi Collins was into you last Sept. with his application for Transfer, in order to be renewed, it was so much worn & defaced that it could not be read, please send a new Certificate or the old one. Respectfully C Doty P.P.S.

15 March 1834
Stearns
April 9 th 1834
See let: to Ellis
Doty. informing him
that no such D r
Appn. had been
recd.
FREE
Stearns Esq r Com d of Honoring City of Washington

Pension Agency. Detroit March 4 th 1834.
Sir
About four Months since I enclosed you a Second Application of Sir Collins a Pensioner to be transferred from the New York Agency. to this which Application has not yet been heard of. the Pensioner informs me that he has at this day one years pay due him. he made application at the New York Agency for six Months pay from the 4 th March 1833 to 4 th Sept r 1833 some time last Season but could not obtain it. was told that he had made application to be transferred, and must look to the Michigan Agency for his pay. Any information you will be pleased to give relative to his application for Transfer. & Pay. will be thankfully rec d .
Very respectfully Your. Ob t Servant
E. Doty P.A.
J. L. Edwards Esq r Com r of Pensions

Pension Agency Detroit Sept. 5 th 1833
Sir
Enclosed is the application of Levi Collins, Pensioner, for Transfer, you will please communicate the result to me.
Respectfully Your Ob. H. Serv. —
E. Doty P.S.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions

Pension Agency Detroit Sep. 9 th 1833
Sir
I herewith enclose you the Application of John L. Shear for Invalid Pension on the Roll of the New York Agency, to be transferred to this Agency, and the result you will please make known to me.
By request I have Enclosed you the original Certificate of Levi Collins a Revolutionary Pensioner, which you will perceive is so much defaced, that I cannot ascertain the whole of its contents, and the memory of the Pensioner is so poor that he cannot supply the deficiency, will you therefore be so good as to issue a New Certificate, and forward the same to me.
Very respectfully Yours Col. H. H. H. Ellis Dole P.S.
H. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions

Mr Palmer Levi Collins - for transfer etc
J. D. Batchelder Esq. Com. of Pensions City of Washington

Treasury Department Office of Auditor's Office Blagden
Ellis D. Doty Esquire, Agent for paying Pensioners. Detroit, Michigan Territory

Transfer See let to Ellis Doy Oct 8 37 return for and Isaac Layton ident Same date Collins cert is within to be ret - also for a letter Seal -
Levi Collins - see let to Oct 10 37 9th April 1834 -
Wm March Esq. City of Washington
RECEIVED

FREE
St. Edwards
Commiss n of Penitentiary
Ellis Doty, Esq.
Pension agent Detroit Michigan Ter ry

County of Macomb
ss:
On this twenty second day of April 1834 before me the subscriber Justice of the Peace for the said County of Macomb personally appeared Levi Collins Pensioner who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Everett in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Beadle in the service of the United States; That his name was placed on the Pension roll of the State of New York — from whence he has lately removed; That he now resides in the Territory of Michigan where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of New York to the Territory of Michigan viz, his Children reside in Michigan, and he wishes to be with them,
Levi Collins
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid.
Asariah Root Justice of the Peace
Territory of Michigan County of Macomb ss

Territory of Michigan County of Macomb ss. On the twenty second day of April - 1834 before me the subscriber an Justice of the Peace for said county personally appeared Henry Collins - who on his oath declares that Levi Collins is the identical person named in an original certificate of Pension in his possession from the War department and is also the same person who has sworn to, and subscribed the foregoing Affidavit.
Henry Collins
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid
Zariah Root Justice of the Peace
County of Macomb ss: I do hereby certify that Henry Collins the witness above is a person of truth and veracity. Zariah Root Justice of the Peace

Territory of Michigan County of Macomb
¶ I Rich. P. Fletcher Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county aforesaid certify that Bariah Pringle is a Magistrate as aforesaid, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 24 th day of April in the year One Thousand eight hundred and thirty four.
Rich. P. Fletcher Clerk

I James Ramsay of Rumney in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire of sixty three years of age depose & say that in the year 1776 I was an enlisted Soldier in Capt. Edward Everett's Company, in Col. Timothy Bedel's Regiment, and that I well knew Levi Collins then of Moor-Town in the State of Vermont, now he lives (as I am informed) in the westerly part of the State of New York near the Town of Buffalo in Niagara County; said Collins was in the year 1776 an enlisted Soldier in said Everett's Company Regiment & marched with said Company to Quebec in Canada, & was honorably discharged from said service with the said Company at Saratoga in the State of New York in the month of December 1776, he having served therein, to my knowledge, more than nine months; our enlistment being for one year. — James Ramsay Sept. 14 th 1819. —

We Jonathan Clark & Moses Smart both of Rumney aforesaid, having heard the affidavit read of James Ramsay on the preceding page & both being soldiers in said Edward Everett's Company in the year 1776, do testify & say that we fully concur in said Ramsay's statement respecting Levi Collins, we having been personally well acquainted with him said Collins during said expedition & afterwards Sept r 14 th 1819. Jonathan Clark Moses Smart
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss I Ezra Bartlett a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County do certify that James Ramsay, Jonathan Clark and Moses Smart personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the preceding affidavits by them subscribed; that said deponents are personally well known to me & that I believe them to be credible & disinterested witnesses; I further certify that I have in my possession an original pay roll of said Everett's Company & that therein the names of the deponents are entered as privates in said Company, & that the name of Levi Collins is therein entered as having enlisted in said Company on the 21 st day of Jan y 1776.
In testimony whereof I have, this 14 th day of Sept r 1819, hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court, no particular device or impression having been adopted or used therefor. Ezra Bartlett

Having no personal acquaintance with the circumstances of Levi Collins of Hamburg in the County of Niagara whose whose testimony relative to a claim under the Act of Congress of April 18. 1818 I have already transmitted to the war officer & I have examined on oath Dr. John Hubbard of same place respecting his situation from which it appears that he resides on a piece of land belonging to the Holland Land Company on which are seven or eight acres of improvements — that he has little or no personal property and has a family dependant on him that his debts exceed the amount of his property and that he needs the assistance of his country for support from which as well as from his own oath on the subject I am satisfied that he is in indigent circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for support all which is hereby certified —
Buffalo July 18, 1818
Ch. Townsend Clerk of the court of common pleas for Niagara County —

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RED LINE.
WEST SHORE LINE.
WHITE LINE.
AGENT'S OFFICE,
503 Locust Street.
J. B. COLLINS, Agent.
DES MOINES, IOWA, Sept 23/1902.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir. As I desire to become a member of the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, will you kindly look up record of Levi Collins , my grandfather, who applied for a pension April 29 th 1818, then living in Niagara Co, N.Y. and was 57 years old at that time.
I understand he enlisted in Nov 1775 at Haverhill N.H. in Capt Everitt's Co of Col Bedel's Regiment of New Hampshire troops, and would like to know what service he lay claim to when he applied for the pension. I also understand he was granted $8. 00 per month.
Respectfully.
J. B. Collins.

Levi H. Collins Mech
Sept 2. 1891
Levi Collins V. 44.5 father & son
Information given to Col. McCray Nashville
Dec 23-91
Also to Senator Stockbridge Dec 26-91 for writer.

Detroit, Mich.
Sept. 2 nd 1897.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly ascertain and advise me if the records of your office show that Levi Collins was a pensioner of the war of the Revolution, and if so, let me know when and where he enlisted, whether at Danville, Vermont or Buffalo, N. Y. His father enlisted also, and I think at Danville, Vermont at the same time the son did. Will you further kindly inform me if there did such a person of that name go from Danville. I can't give his first name as I have forgotten.
Yours truly Levius H. Collins 523 Hammond Bldg.

Detroit, Mich.
Nov. 12 th 1897
Pension Department Revolutionary Bureau Washington, D. C.
I desire to learn when and where Levi Collins a soldier of the Revolution enlisted and went from either Danville, Vermont, or Danbury, New Hampshire. His Father enlisted at the same time. I wish you would also give me date as to when he enlisted, was discharged etc. Name of company's captain, length of service etc. I have applied twice before for this information and have rec'd. no reply. As it is of importance to me I trust you will give me the information desired or let me know why you will not.
Yours truly Lucius H. Collins 522.3 Hammond Bldg.