Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12598, Matthew Colkins, New York

SERVICE
New York
Perkins, Matthew
NUMBER
S. 12598
CONTENTS
carded

3928 3926 New York
Matthew Colkings of New Berlin in the State of N. Y. who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Huns — of the Reg t commanded by Col Willett in the N. York State line for 17 mo & 3 days — $56.99
No 3926
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 56 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Aug 1834 and put to B. P. P. (Pension) New York. N. Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March '34 — $170.97 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. " 28.49 $199.46
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Viral Luce Clerk Book D Vol. 5 Page 83
Date Colkings death 20 1855
Death not on AB

State of New York Chenango County on the 13 - day of August 1832 Personally appeared before me Robert Marmad
Esquire Vice Chancellor of the 6th Circuit of the State of New York at a Court of Chancery held at the residence of the Vice Chancellor in Goshen in Chenango County, now sitting.
Matthew Colburn resident in New Berlin in the said County of Chenango aged sixty eight years who being duly sworn accor- -ding to Law doth on his Oath make the following declara- -tion in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 that he enlisted in the New York State Troops on the first of April in the year 1782 for nine months and joined the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Marinus Willett in the company of Capt Henry Saun after at Moeny that they Marched to Johnstown and in June following he enlisted for three years under Capt Peter B. Coarse in the same Regiment Commanded by Colo Willett Eleazar Bensdoven was first Major the 2 d Major was - - Forink the first Lieut in Saun's Company was Shor- -rton the 2 d Lieut and the second in the same company and Regiment till the Regiment was discha- -ged about the first of January 1784 that the Troops were stationed on the Mohawk river and at Schoharie nearly the whole time he was in service that he was in several small actions with the Indians and in Willett's Expedition to Oswego in February 1783 on Snow- -Shoes that he has procured two witnesses to wit David Calver and Rufus Shepherd whose affidavits will accompany this who were with him the whole time 1 I was born in Lyme in New London County in the State of Connecticut on the 9 day of February in the year 1764
The Record of my age is in a Bible given me by my Father and as I believe in his hand writing
In Schoharie in the County of Albany (now in the Town of Westerlo in the County of Columbia) in the State of New York I have lived a number of years in - Albany County and now live in New Berlin Chenango County

I enlisted for nine Months and Soon after for three years and Served till the war was over -
I did not receive a written discharge I was sent on command from Fort Plain on the Mohawk River on a Short time before the Regiment were discharged into the Country with an officer and was left Sick by him and was not well enough to join the Army till they were discharged
I hereby relinquish every Claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and he declares that his Name is not on the pension Roll of any agency in any State
Matthew Colkins
We the undersigned
Robt. Alloull
His Chancellor
We the undersigned in the County of Chenango and City of Columbus  St. Joseph in the said County of Chenango in the State of New York hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Matthew Colkins who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and have been for a great Number of years that we believe him to be Sixty Eight years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that Opinion
His Honor
Abel Peck
Sworn and subscribed)
the day and year aforesaid)
Robt. Alloull
His Chancellor
The Applicant refers to persons in his neighborhood who will speak as to his truth and veracity, to Capt. L. Bully, P. Martin, South Street, Utica, Nathan Layton, Augustus C. Welch, late Sheriff all of John Babin

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned first Judge of Chenango County in the State of New York, Matthew Collins who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades, he enlisted the first day of April 1832. as a private in Colonel Marmus Willett's regiment of New York State troops in Captain Henry's company, for nine months. One of the Lieutenants was Bremer. The other he does not recollect. In this company he served till some time in June following when he enlisted for three years under Captain Peter B. Searce's company of light Infantry in the same Regiment. John Shornston was first Lieutenant the second Lieutenant's name was Hillon. Col. Marmus Willett was commander, Eliakim Barnes was first Major and Andrew Frink or Frink was second Major, and Jellis Gonda was Adjutant, and afterwards Philip Moore was adjutant. In this Regiment he served till the first or second day of January 1834 when the regiment was discharged at Schenectady in the State of New York. That he said deponent served not less than One year and nine months as a private soldier. Captain Harrison, Captain Dewel, and Captain Cannon were Captains in the same Regiment. Matthew Trotter was Quartermaster. There was generally no other regiment with Col. Willett during his service. David Colver

one of applicants Witness, resides in Madison County State of Ohio, Deer creek Township near London P o Office, he is reputed a very respectable man but was unknown to the magistrate before whom the affidavit was taken. Applicant lived in Spencertown Albany County when he enlisted, lived there several years after the war, then lived in Pensalearville about seven years, and has lived in New Berlin Chenango County about thirty eight years,
Matthew Colkins
I certify that Matthew Colkins above named, whom I know to be a credible man appears before me on the 5th day of December 1832 & made oath to the above affidavit, by him subscribed
John Tracy first Judge of Chenango County State of New York
State of New York } Chenango County } Henry R. Mygatt, a Notary Public for the said County and State, hereby certify that John Tracy is a Judge as above set forth, and that the signatures above, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office. this December 5th 1832.
Henry R. Mygatt Notary Public for Chenango County State of New York

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ILL
May 13, 1930.
Esther Calkins 1303 -3rd Avenue South Fargo, North Dakota.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 12598 , it appears that Matthew Calkins was born February 9, 1764, in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.
While a resident of Spencertown, Albany County, New York, he enlisted April 1, 1782, and served as a private in Captain Henry's Company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York Regiment until in June when he enlisted and served as a private in Captain Peter B. Tearse's Company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York Regiment; was in several engagements against the Indians, and was discharged January 1, 1784.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while a resident of New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.
It is not stated that soldier ever married.
In 1832, soldier stated that he lived in Spencertown, Albany County, New York, for several years following the war, then lived in Rensselaerville about seven years and had lived in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, for about thirty years.
In 1856, one Asa M. Calkins of Lindenwood, Ogle County, Illinois, stated that he was the only surviving heir of soldier, no relationship given.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
I found no issuance of bounty land warrant under 160-55 MMSB. Oct. 25-1933

Rev War
12598
INVALID.
File No. 12,598
Matthew Collins Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 79
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1930 - May 13. History to Esther Calkins.
1933 Oct. 25. SSC Winthrop H. Duncan adv. cost of photo. J.M.H.?
1933 Dec. 11. Photos mailed to Winthrop H. Duncan account Rev. nt. L. A.W.Y.

392 New York
Matthew Colkins
of New Britain the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Henry of the Regt. commanded by Col. Henry in the New York — a time for 1 Year 111 days — — — —
Inscribed on the Rolls of New York — — at the rate of $31 Dollars 21 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued on the 5th day of Jan'y. 1833 — — — — and due to Mr. Henry on 14th day of March 1833
Arrears to 14th of Sep. 1832 $81.80
Pension allowance ending 17th '33 40.50
$242.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. C. Stiles Clerk, Book D Vol. 5 Page 85
See Col. to P.P.B. Pinder Esq. April 28 - 34
19 3 22

Matthews Colkirs N.Y. Oct 18 1/2 2
Cole
Union Office Washington
2 2

Pension Office
March 30 1855
Sir
I do not know that you are entitled to any thing for the services of Matthew Colkins of N.Y. He received, up to his death, all he was entitled to, and unless he left a widow who would have had a claim under some of the widows acts nothing is due. If he left a widow, if you will inform me when he was married to her and when she died, I can answer your enquiry,
W. M. Colkins Esq Sindernaud Ogle Co Ill Ill

Lindenwood March 11 th 1874
Dear Sir
I write to ascertain how much pension money - also how many Bounty, had I been entitled to at the outlay since leaving Home of Matthew Calhoun who served nearly or quite through the Revolutionary war I suppose it will be useless for me to give particulars - as you should have his name enrolled on your Soldiers list as he received his pension for several years previous to his decease which occurred in 44 forty four at Pratt New Berlin Chemung Co NY
Yours with respectfully A. H. Calhoun
P.S. Please address A. H. Calhoun Lindenwood Ogle Co. Ill

Payments to be made at New York by Presd. U.S. M. Rank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
New York
Recorded by Geo. C. Stiles Clerk, in Book D Vol. 5 page 83.
Em 136.87 136.86 47.21

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Matthew Colkins of the State of New York — " — who was a Private in the Revolutionary — " — Army — " — " — is entitled to receive Forty One dollars and seventy five cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1832, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this — " — 5 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty Three
James P. [Signature] Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. } J. Edwards
41.21 56.99 15.58

July 3 rd 1834
Mathew Colhinson Certif. rol. 2 nd New York
James Edwards, Esq. Asst. of Postmaster City of Washington D.C.
Enclosing Certificate & applying for increase of pension under June 7. 1832

Norwich, Chenango Co N. Y. June 26. 1834
Sir
Pursuant to your request contained in your note to me dated April 20. 1834. the certificate of Matthew Calkins of this state, is herewith returned -
Mr. Calkins is desirous that an early attention be paid to the matter as is consistent with your special duties. And that the new certificate be sent to me at this place -
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt.
P. B. Pindle
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Washington City.

Matthew Collins
Statement
6582
P. B. P. 1840 B. B. P. 1840 P. 1840

Matthew Collins states that he served in Colo. Mennonite Regiment as a Private Soldier from the first of April 1782 to the second day of January in the year 1784 that he enlisted for three years and served one year and nine months and was then discharged and found the said service by David Culver and Rufus Shepard and he has been allowed only $41.21 while the others which served with him have been allowed full Pension
Varick April 1. 1834
Matthew Collins

State of New York } Chenango County } ss.
Before me came William S. Bowdish a Clergyman residing in the County aforesaid who is a respectable man, and being duly sworn deposed and said that he was acquainted with Matthew Colkins an applicant for a pension for services in the revolutionary war, that he believes said Colkins is sixty eight years old, and that he is reputed and believed to be a soldier of the revolution, and he deponent fully concurs in that opinion,
William S. Bowdish
I certify that William S. Bowdish whom I know to be a Clergyman & to be a credible man appeared before me on the 5th day of December 1832 & made oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed
John Tracy first Judge of Chenango County State of New York

State of New York. Chenango County ss.
Rufus Shepard of the town of Sherburne in the County aforesaid, being duly sworn, deposes and saith - That in the month of April 1782 he enlisted in the company commanded by Capt. Pierce, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Mauns Willet, for the term of Nine Months - that in June following he enlisted out of the Nine Months Service, into the three years service, and continued until the end of the war - That during the whole of that time, he was acquainted with Matthew Perkins, now of the town of New Berlin in this County, - who belonged to the company commanded by Capt. Pierce in the Regiment commanded by Col. Willet aforesaid - that he enlisted, at the same time, with him, both for the Nine Months and the three years service and continued to serve until the end of the war - and that he knew him to be the same individual now applying for a Pension -
Taken & subscribed this 10th day of Feb y 1831.
Rufus Shepard
Before me - M c Vey first Judge of Chenango County Court
I, Lucy Randall, Clerk of the Court of the County of Chenango, do certify that John Tracy Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn, was at the time, first Judge of Chenango County Court and duly empowered to administer oaths. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of said Court this 10th day of February 1831.
O. Randall, Clerk

I certify that the within named Rufus Shepard is a credible man This affidavit is entitled to credit Dated December 5th 1832
John Tracy first Judge of Chenango County Courts
Rufus Shepard for Mr. Calkins - copy

David Collier's Affidavit for Matthew Collier
Matthew Collier's Pension Application
exp. 11.22.22 J. P. Smith Deputy Clerk

State of New York Chenango County ss
David Calver of Deer Creek Township Madison County State of Ohio being duly sworn deponeth and saith That about the first of April in the year 1842 he en- -listed for nine months and joined the Company of Capt Henry Sauer after at Albany in Colo Manners Wittels Regiment and in June following he enlisted into the three years service under Capt Peter B. Searce in the same Regiment and served therein till first of Jan'y 1844 when the Regiment were discharged that during that time he was well acquainted with Matthew Collins Now of New Berlin in the County of Chenango and State of New York they were together in the same Com- -pany both in the Nine Months and three years service and both enlisted at the same time and served together during that time at that he knows him to be the same Individual now applying for a pension Taken and subscribed this
David Calver
29 th day of June 1852 Before me
Nathan Taylor Judge of Chenango Common Pleas
I do hereby certify

State of New York County of Chenango ss. I, James H. Lake Clerk of the said County, do certify that Nathan Taylor, before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County; and that I am ac- quainted with his hand writing and really believe his name subscribed to the said af- fidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature
Witness my hand and seal of Office this 29 th day of June A.D. 1832
J. B. Brinsfield Deputy Clerk

And the said Court does hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and the Court further testifies that it appears to him that Matthew Colkins who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the Town of New Berlin in the County of Chenango and that Uri Tracy late Judge who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Oxford and Abel Peck who has likewise signed the same is a resident of New Berlin in the same County both in the State of New York aforesaid and are credible persons and that this statement is entitled to credit. And the Court further testifies that he has known Matthew Colkins for more than twenty years and that the facts in his petition are made out in his own handwriting and that he has full confidence in his statements.
Robt. Moore
Vice Chancellor
I, Jonathan L. Woods Clerk of the Court of Chancery for the Sixth District of the State of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Matthew Colkins for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Office the 13 th day of August 1832.
Jonathan Woods
Clerk
Ms 6582.

Rev. 41812 No. 205.
November 27, 1933.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
Navy- 970-
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NOT TO BE CERTIFIED.
Rev. War claim for pension of Matthew Colkins, File No. S.12598.
Actual 1 of each page.
This is a true copy of the original papers submitted.
$4.25.....17 pages.
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

October 25, 1933.
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BA-J/MMHF/ady
Mr. Winthrop H. Duncan 165 - 84" Street Brooklyn, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary pension claim of Matthew Colkins (S.12598) pensioner of Chenango County, New York, in 1833.
The number of pages to be copied in this claim for pension is seventeen. The cost is twenty-five cents a page.
Please make remittance by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

165-84 St.
Brooklyn N.Y.
Nov. 14, 1933.
Reference-
BA-8/MWHF/adg. 52571
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Mr. A. D. Hiller Asst to Administrator.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed please find money order to the order of the Treasurer of the U.S. for the sum of $4.25 for photostat copy of the Revolutionary pension claim papers on file in the matter of the claim in case of above person

of Matthew Balkins or Bolkins (8.12598), pensioner of Chenango County, N.Y. in 1833. As specified in yours of Oct. 25, the number of pages to be copied, is seventeen, at 25 cents a page, making a total sum of $4.25
Yours Very Truly Winthrop H. Duncan.

165 EIGHTY-FOURTH STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Sept 13-1933.
U.S. Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I am desirous of obtain- ing a photostatic copy of all the papers on file in your bureau in the matter of the application for a pension of one Matthew Calkins , a Revolutionary War soldier.

Said name of Matthew Galkins is found in the roll of Revolutionary Pensioners in the report of the Secretary of War to Congress in 1835 and Census of 1840, entered as follows:
Galkins, Matthew, pen- sioner. annual allowance $41.21. Placed on roll Jan. 5, 1833. Age 68, Age in 1840, 76. From Chenango County, of New Berlin N.Y. Served in the New York

Militia.
Please let me know the fee for obtaining the photostatic copies and it will be prompt- ly remitted
Yours Most Respectfully
Winthrop H. Duncan.

1303-3rd Avenue South, Fargo, North Dakota, March 4, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am writing to ask a favor of you. I desire to become a member of the D. A. R. and wrote to the War Department at Washington a short time ago asking for information about my great great grandfather. They replied giving me your address for the information.
His name was Matthew Calkins , or Colkins . We spell the name Calkins, but I have always understood that the family name was spelled with an "o". Whether the spelling was changed before or after his time I am not sure.
He was born Feb. 9th, 1764, in Lyme, Connecticut. He was well educated, possessing a large library and acting as Judge before the day of regular courts. He enlisted when eighteen years of age, and served until the close of the war. When he was twenty-eight years old he married Lois Smith. He made his home thereafter in South New Berlin, Chinango County, New York, and was the father of five children. They are Cynthia, born 1793; Matthew, born 1796; Lois, born 1798; Mercy, born 1799 and James, born 1800. His wife died in 1832 and his death was in 1844.
We do not have his place of enlistment in the Revolution, nor the regiment with which he fought. I judge that it was either in Connecticut or New York. If you could give me the necessary information regarding Matthew Calkins, I would appreciate it very much.
Sincerely,
Esther Calkins Esther Calkins.
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