Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3516, Thomas Crosby, Conn. N. Y.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Corn N.Y.
Crosby, Thomas Diantha
N. 3516
CONTENTS

Sam l N. Marks, 14 th Sep r 1853
1.045 New York ct Diantha Crosby widow of Thomas Crosby who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Conn
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Aug t 1853 and sent to Sam l N. Marks Canaan St Corner M c
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act March 1848, Page 70 Vol. ct
29. July

State of New York County of Columbia ss - On this seventh day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two Before me, Judge of the county court, of the county of Columbia, in the state of New York. Personally appeared Diantha Crosby, a resident of the town of Canaan in said county, aged Eighty four years, who being 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 February 2 d 1848. Entitled, "An act making further provision for the surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution."
That she is the widow of Thomas Crosby, who was a private in the service of the United States, in the Army of the Revolution, and served as such, in a company commanded by Captain John Chester, & under other officers, —
She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Crosby, on the Thirtieth day of November, in the year Seven -ten hundred and ninety six by the Rev Doctor West, in the town of Stockbridge, in the state of Massachusetts —
That her husband the said Thomas Crosby, died on the twenty eighth day of July in the year One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven at his residence in the said town of Canaan —
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second day of January, Eighteen Hundred, To wit, at the time above stated.
She further declares that ever since the decease of her said Husband she has continued, and now is a widow, and that she has never until now made application for a pension. She further declares that she was the daughter of Moses Orcutt in the town of Bennington in the county of Berkshire Mass. now deceased. —
Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year first above written before me. Diantha X Crosby M c H. Hogeboom County Judge Col. Co.

I certify, that owing to age, and infirmity, the above named Diantha Crosby is unable to attend in open court, and make the above declaration. And that the same was made before me at her residence in the Town of Hancan, in the County of Columbia and State of New York, on this 17 th day of January A.D. 1852.
M. T. Hogeboom County Judge Col. Co.
State of New York, Columbia County Clerk's Office } For: I, John R. Currie, clerk of the County Courts of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John T. Hogeboom Esquire is the County Judge in and for said County duly qualified to act as such; that his term of office commenced on the first day of January 1852 and will expire on the 31 st day of December 1855, and that his signature to the several of the foregoing affidavit and also his signature to the above certificate are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County the 21 st day of January 1852. John R. Currie Clerk
Diantha Crosby. wid of Thomas N. Y.
Act 29 July, 1848.
Act 8 May 5-2
Saml. A. Marks. Hancan 4 Corners N. York.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } ss Berkshire County }
I Henry J. Cartey Town Clerk of the Town of Stockbridge in said County do hereby certify on oath, that it appears by the records of said Town, Book No 1, page 306, that Thomas Crook, and Diantha Crook were united in marriage, on the thirtieth day of November, seventeen hundred and ninety six, And that the following is a true copy of the Record of said marriage, in words, and figures, to wit.
Thomas Crook and Diantha Crook were lawfully married Nov: 30 th 1796, by Rev Dr West
Subscribed and sworn to on this twelfth day of January 1852. before me
J. B. Field
Justice of the Peace
Henry J. Cartey
Town Clerk of Stockbridge

State of New York }
County of Columbia } ss. Roxana Crosby a resident of the town of Canaan, in the county and state aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law, Deposits and saith, that she is fiftyfour years old, that she is a daughter of Thomas Crosby, and Diantha Crosby, that she has always resided in the said town of Canaan, That her father (the said Thomas Crosby) died at his residence in said town on the twenty eighth day of July, in the year One thousand Eight hundred and twentyseven, leaving the said Diantha, his widow, who is still living in said town of Canaan, upon the premises where her husband, the said Thomas died. Deposits further saith that she has often heard her father speak, and converse with others, about his services in the Revolutionary War, and she distinctly remembers hearing him say that he enlisted at, or about the commencement of the war in a missouri company commanded by Captain Chester and that he was at the battle at Bunker hill and was General Warren when he fell, but how long he served under Capt. Chester she does not distinctly recollect.
She further saith that she has often heard her father say that he removed from Milford in the state of Connecticut during the war to the town of Canaan, in the state of New York, and that after he removed to Canaan he again served at the south under Col William B. Whiting but how long Deposits cannot state
Subscribed and sworn to on this 17 th day of May A.D. 1853, before me
Roxana Crosby
John C. Clarke Jus: of the Pen
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Roxana Crosby, and that she is a credible and reliable Witness. And I further certify that I have not the slightest interest in the claim of Diantha Crosby to a pension
John C. Clarke Jus: of the Pen

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Thomas Crosby a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. Mid File 3516
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 15, 1752 Dec 17, 1781 Priv. John Chester Gen. Howe Conn.   ✓ ✓ Cpl. Aaron Kellogg William B. Whiting Vt.        
Battles engaged in, Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Brimfield Conn Date of application for pension, Jan 17, 1852 Residence at date of application, Concord, Columbia Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, 84 years
Remarks: He was born at Bridgeport, Mass. Nov 30, 1796. Died at Conesville, Penn. Dec 22, 1827. His wife, Abigail Crosby, was 75 years of age in 1853.
Very respectfully,

1907 Oct. 29. Hist. to Mrs. M. Hazel Bush 1914 Jan. 19. " " Herbert Warfel c. E
WIDOW, &c.
Rev
File No. 3516
Diantha Crosby
Widow
Thomas Crosby
Br. Resi. War
Act: July 27, 1848
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 152
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York
County of Columbia ss. Samuel H. Salls, a resident of the town of Catskill, in the County and State aforesaid, being duly sworn, Deposeth and saith that he is seventy-five years old and upwards, that he was born, and has always resided in the said town of Catskill, that he was well, and intimately acquainted with Thomas Crosby and Diantha Crosby his wife, that he was acquainted with the said Thomas from about the year 1795 up to the day of his death, that for the space of about fifteen years previous to his death Deponent was his nearest neighbour and that during that period of time, the said Thomas and Diantha Crosby lived in the same house with Deponent for about six months — Deponent further saith that he has often heard the said Thomas converse about being in the Revolutionary war, and distinctly remembers hearing him speak of being at the Bunker Hill battle, and that he belonged to Capt. Chesters Company, — Deponent further saith that he distinctly remembers hearing the said Thomas speak of having served under Col. William B. Whiting with whom Deponent was also well acquainted; Deponent further saith that the said Thomas, was generally reputed in the community where he resided as being a Revolutionary soldier, That the said Thomas, was a man of strict integrity, and Deponent has no doubt that he performed the service as above stated — Deponent further saith that Diantha Crosby widow of the said Thomas, is still living on the premises where her said husband died.
Sworn to and subscribed on this 17, day of May A.D. 1853 before me John L. Clark Jurat of the Pet
Samuel H. Salls
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named

State of New-York, } ss.
Columbia County Clerk's Office.
I, D. C. NEEFUS, Clerk of the County of Columbia, do hereby certify that John C. Clark whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgement of the annexed instrument, was, at the time, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same ; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of said County, this
19 day of May
A. D. 1855
David C. Neefus Clerk.

State of New York County of Columbia } ss Sarah Clark a resident of the town of Catskill, in the County and State aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that She is seventytwo years old, that she is the widow of Rev Azariah Clark, formerly, and for the space of twentyfive years before his death, the pastor of the Congregational Church in said town of Catskill; That she has always from her birth (with the exception of three years) resided in said town. That she was well acquainted with Thomas, and Diantha Crosby, that she was acquainted with the said Thomas from the time she was about fifteen years of age, up to the day of his death (she was present at his death) that after Deponent was married to the said Azariah Clark, the said Thomas (being a near neighbor, and for a number of years a Deacon of the Church of which Deponent's husband was the Pastor) was very familiar with Deponent's family, and she distinctly recollects hearing the said Thomas converse about being in the Revolutionary Army, and especially of being in the Battle at Bunkerhill And at that time was made a Captain Chester from the town of Wethersfield in the State of Connecticut and she distinctly recollects hearing him say that he worked all night before the battle in building a breast work, and that before the work was completed the Enemy was upon them — Deponent further saith She has heard the said Thomas speak of serving under Col. Whiting in the State of New York, but how long he served at any time, she does not now recollect. She further saith the said Thomas frequently made the subject of the Revolution, & his services in the Revolution , the theme of conversation for the whole evening, and more especially was this the case toward the close of his life — Deponent further saith that the said Thomas was always

reported as being a Revolutionary Soldier in the community where he resided. That the said Thomas died in the summer of the year 1827, leaving a Widow whose name is Diantha as aforesaid, who is still living in the Town, of Lee as aforesaid.
Subscribed and sworn to on Sarah A Clark This 17, day of May A.D. 1853, before me John H. Clark Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well and intimately acquainted with Mrs Sarah Clark above named and that she is a credible witness. And I further certify that I am in no way interested or concerned in the claim of Diantha bro't to a Pension — John H. Clark Justice of the Peace
State of New-York, } ss. Columbia County Clerk's Office.
I, D. C. NEEFUS, Clerk of the County of Columbia, do hereby certify that John H. Clark whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgement of the annexed instrument, was, at the time, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine. And that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of said County, this 19, day of May A. D. 1853 David C. Neefus Clerk.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Dec. 17 th 1851
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Thomas Crosby in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the books and documents relating to that war, remaining in this Office, and find the name of Thomas Crosby in a Pay Roll under the following heading viz., "A Pay Roll of the 9 th Co. in the 2 d Regt. raised p t order Genl. Assembly Count. May 1775" "Commanded by Brig a Genl. Jas. Spencer" "John Chester Captain", and opposite the name of the said Crosby are the following entries viz., "Time enlisted May 18 th | Time discharged Dec. 17 th | months and days in service 7 months 2 days . Wages due £14. 2.8 | 8d.
R. G. Pinney, Comptroller, by Geo. Robinson Chief Clerk

Canaan to Cones Jan'y 27 th 1852
James E. Smith Esq. Committee of Pensions,
Sir:
I here enclose the Declaration of Mrs. Diantha Crosby, widow of Thomas Crosby who was a Revolutionary Soldier, together with such proofs as I have been able to collect, & which I trust may be sufficient to entitle her to a small pension. Your earliest attention to this class is solicited by Yours Obedient Servt,
Wm. H. Clarke

Brief in the case of Diantha Crosby - widow of Thomas Crosby Columbia County and State of New York act July 29. 1848
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The service is proven by Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut & New York - and by traditional testimony identifying the party. Marriage is proven by record evidence to have taken place in 1796. Pension allowed at the rate of $23.33 per annum - from March 4. 1848 during widowhood
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Sam d A. Weeks Canaan & Corners N. Y.
A. H. Evans Examining Clerk.

St Mary Nov. 3 rd 1852
Sir,
Mrs Diantha Crosby, widow of Thomas, who made applications for a pension (I think in February last) wishes me to inquire of you in relation to the prospect of her claims being allowed — Mrs Crosby is very informed & manifests much anxiety in relation to her claim — a reply to this note at your earliest convenience will much oblige
Your O bt Serv t
Sam l H. Nichols
H. Heath Esq. Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Pension Office, May 8. 1852
Sir:
The pension claim of Diantha Crosby widow of Thomas has been examined and filed under the Act of 29 July 1848.
That a Thomas Crosby performed 7 months and 2 days service in Conn. is admitted, but there is nothing in the papers to show that the husband of the claimant was that soldier.
To prove the identity, you should procure the testimony of individuals who knew him in service if possible, or at least who can testify to his having had the reputation of performing that service or of having been a revolutionary soldier. The name of Thomas Crosby is not an uncommon one and the evidence of identity should be clear, strong and positive.
The marriage is admitted.
Saml. A. Marks, Esq. Canaan 4 Corners N. York.

Albany February 7, 1853.
J. E. Heath Esq. Comm ee of Pensions Sir,
I do not wish to annoy you by too frequent inquiries, but would feel greatly obliged if you will inform me at your earliest convenience the result of the application of Mrs Diantha Crosby , under the act of (at least) July 1848, for a Pension - Her application was filed about the last of Feby. or first of March last, and the old lady being quite poor manifests much anxiety about it
An early reply will much oblige
Your Most Obedient Serv t
Sam l H. Weeks

Albany April 23 rd 1853
L. P. Weld Esq Committee of Pensions Sir,
I transmitted to the Pension Department the application of Diantha Crosby. I think about the 1 st of March 1852, for a pension under the act of 1848, and although I have written to Mr. Heath (your predecessor) from time to time I have never received any response up to this time, the old lady is still living & manifests much anxiety about the result of her claim. I think I proved some 7 months service & the marriage. Will you therefore (if practicable) please inform me what the probable prospects are in that case, and very much oblige
Your Most obt. Servt.
Saml. H. Marks.
P.S. I feel quite unwilling to annoy the Department unnecessarily in reference to claims of which I am entrusted with the agency, but it seems, that by this time I ought to have heard from the case above mentioned J. H. Marks
L. P. W. Esq

Albany July 27, 1853
L. P. Waldo Esq.
Commission of Pensions
Sir. Your letter of the 22 d July inst o relating to the claim of Diantha Crosby, & directed to "Sam d A. Marks, Canaan & Coon N.Y." is this morning recd. and in reply I will inform you, that your letter of the 29 th April last, having been directed to "Canaan & Coon" - only reached me on the 14 th May - that I immediately obtained three affidavits to prove the identity of Thos Crosby - and enclosed them in a letter to you bearing date of 20 th May 1853 - Since which time I have been patiently waiting in expectation of a certificate in that case, until the receipt of your present letter of the 22 d inst o which induces the belief that my letter of the 20 th May has not been recd. at the Department -
Will you please inform me upon receipt of this, whether said letter of the 20 th containing said affidavits have been recd - and if so whether they are not entirely satisfactory
I am Sir
With due respect
Yours Ob t Serv t
Sam d H. Marks
P.S. "Canaan & Coon" was my former place of residence There is no man in this country by the name of "Sam d A. Marks" - it should be Sam d  A Marks I leave here a year ago last May - S. Marks

S. P. Walcutt Esqr.
Commission of Pensions
Albany May 20 th 1853,
Dear Sir,
Your letter of the 29 th Ap l . last is received, informing me of the suspension of "the Pension Claim of Diantha Crosby, widow of Thomas, of N. G. deceased as stated in letter of 8 th May 1852", and also stating what further proof is required in the case.
I would inform you that the letter of 8 th May 1852 has never been by me received. Otherwise, I should have furnished the additional proof required long ago.
I herewith enclose 1 st the affidavit of Roxanna Crosby, a daughter of Thomas, and Diantha; 2 nd the affidavit of Sam l H. Salls, who was for many years the nearest neighbour of the said Thomas; and 3 rd the affidavit of Mrs Sarah Clark the widow of Rev. Azariah Clark the former Pastor of the Congregational Church in Cohoes, & a near neighbour of the said Thomas, all of which I doubt not, will establish the identity of Thomas Crosby as being the person for whom service the said Diantha, his widow, claims a pension. — And I sincerely hope this claim may receive immediate attention, as the widow is quite poor, but very respectable, and manifests great solicitude about her claim.
I am Sir, with great respect
Your obed t Serv t
Sam l H. Salls

In the matter of Diantha Crosby Widow of Thomas, of N.Y.
Declaration Jany 1852
Her husband was a private in the revolution under Capt John Chester & under others in Stockbridge Mass. officers. That she was married Nov 30. 1796 and that her husband 28 July 1827—
J. Hamilton Jany 1852
Knew Thomas Crosby for 21 years before his death. Diantha was left his widow and has ever since remained a widow.
Marriage proven by record — Crtf. of Clerk —
Saml. H. Salls 75 years old — May 1853
Was intimately acquainted with Thomas & Diantha Crosby — he knew Thomas since 1795 to his death — for 15 years was his near- est neighbor. — Lived in same house 6 months. Heard Thomas say he was at Battle of Bunkerhill & belonged to Chester Co. — also under Col. H. B. Whiting. S p Thomas was reputed a revolutionary soldier — was of strict integrity. Diantha is still his widow. — certified Credible

Roxana Crosby is the daughter of Thomas & 54 years old. — Diantha Crosby. Her father died July 28. 1827 — leaving said Diantha his widow — She often heard her father converse about his revolutionary services. Remembers hearing him say he enlisted about the beginning of the war in a Uniform Co. under Capt. Cheston, was at the Battle of Bunker Hill & near Warren when he fell. — Heard her father say he removed from Weathersfield, Conn. to Canaan N.Y. When again served under Col. Wm. B. Whiting
Certified credible
Sarah Clark She is the wid of Rev. Gaius Clark & C. 72 years old. Knew Thomas Crosby from the time she was 1853 May — fifteen years (15) old, to the day of his death. I was present at his death. — S d Tho s was for a number of years Deacon in the church, of which her husband was pastor.
She has heard him say he was in Revolutionary army, & at the Battle of Bunker Hill — of having also served under Col. Whiting. He was reported a rev. soldier in the Community. — He died in 1827

Certificate of Comptroller of Conn. Dec 17, 1857
Thomas Crosby's name is on the Pay roll of 9th Co. 2nd Regt. Commanded by B. Genl. Spencer John Chester Capt. entered May 15, 1775 - dis. Dec 17, 1775 Service 7 Mts. & 2 days. - wages $ 14. 2. 8-
Comptroller of N York
Thos Crosby - (Capt. Kellogg & Col. B. Whiting) received Certificate N. 6691 - $ 1. 3. 5

Deantha Crosby Widow of Thomas Crosby New York July 29 18218
Private $23.33 per Annum
From March 4. 1848 During Widowhood
Payable to Claimant
Sam A Marks Canaan & Coopers N.Y.

[Persons making application at the Comptroller's or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and rank held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery, &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service and discharge, as near as can be given. The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.]
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act, for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
  1781 Novem. 7 Thomas Crosby - Corp t No. of Cert'e issued, 6691 £ 1 3 5  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do  do do do 
State of New-York,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Jany 8 th 1852
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Books No. two now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
   1st under Capt. in Col. Regiment.     Aaron Kellogg W B Whiting  2d " " " " "  3d " " " " "  4th " " " " "  5th " " " " "  6th " " " " "  7th " " " " "  8th " " " " "  9th " " " " "  10th " " " " "  11th " " " " "  12th " " " " "  13th " " " " "  14th " " " " "  15th " " " " "  16th " " " " "  
I have examined the records for the service of _____ and find _____ entries, as above, amounting to £ -
A. W. Lee Examining Clerk.
J. C. Wright Comptroller.

No. 1.091
Diantha Crosby. wid of Thomas. N. York.
Act d 29 th July 1848.
Act d 8 th May 1852.
Saml. A. Marks 29 th April 1853. " " 22 nd July 1853
Saml. A. Marks. Canaan 4 Corners N. York.

State of New York
County of Columbia } ss. On this 26 th day of January 1852 Before me Edward Kellogg XXXX a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared James Hamilton of the Town of Canaan in said county and made oath in due form of law, that he is 68 years of age That he is well acquainted with Diantha Crosby, widow of Thomas Crosby late of said Town of Canaan. That he was well acquainted with the said Thomas Crosby for the space of 21 years previous to his death. That the said Thomas & Diantha Crosby lived together as Man and wife, from his earliest acquaintance with them, up to the death of the said Thomas Crosby. That ever since the death of the said Thomas Crosby the said Diantha Crosby has remained, and now is a widow, and that they both have always sustained a good Moral Character. ~~~~~
Subscribed & sworn to, on this — 26 th day of January 1852 before me Edward Kellogg Justice of the Peace
James Hamilton
I hereby certify that the above named James Hamilton is a credible witness —
Edward Kellogg Justice of the Peace

State of New York Columbia County Clerk's Office } Sp: I, John R. Currie, Clerk of the County Courts of the County and State afore- said, do hereby certify that Edward Kellogg before whom the within or foregoing affidavit was taken was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the Oath of said affidavit and also the signature to the certificate subjoined thereto, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Courts and County this 26 th day of January 1852.
John R. Currie Clerk

Columbus, Ohio January 13, 1914
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
In connection with some records, I am anxious to ascer- tain whether or not a pension was paid to Thomas Crosby of Hart- ford, Conn., and later of Canaan N.Y., at which place he died July 28, 1827, for services in the War of the Revolution.
Attached is the record (returned to you) have of his military service which I hope will aid your depart- ment in looking up the records of Pensions .
Will you please advise me whether or not you have such a name among the pensioners of that period, and if so, was it continued after his death and to what was

the name of the widow?
I assure you that any service you may render me in this matter will be appreciated.
Yours truly
Herbert Wanfel 419 West Third ave., Columbus, Ohio.

H.S. //
October 21, 1907
Pension Dept. Dear Sir:
I am in search of information regarding my great great grandfather Thomas Crosby who was for a few months a private in the American Revolution is it possible for you to give me
any data regarding him. 350 West 117th St New York City Forestville
Very truly yours (Mrs) M. Maple Smith