Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,954, Joseph Collins, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York.
Collins, Joseph Catharine
218954
CONTENTS

8,716
New York
Joseph Collins
of Montgomery in the State of New York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Blakey of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Van Shaick in the New York line, for the term of 6 years from the year 1777 to the year 1783
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 21. day of April 1818 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of March 1819 and sent to Aaron Harris Johnstown New York
Restored to the Roll on 5 th day of April 1828 and notification sent to Hon. J. W. Taylor at House of Representatives Pension commencing on the 9 of February 1828.
Amount due on 4th of Sept 1828. }
$ 51. 88
File Sept. 19
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. P 1 March 1823.
Recd. from Feb. 28

2568
New York Albany
Catharine Collins widow of Joseph Collins N.Y. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Dec r 1847 and sent to
Wm J. G. Chapman Hoff R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 40 Vol. 4 ,

State of New York } Montgomery County } p 13
Be it remembered that on the 21 st day of April - one Thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen before me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the court of common Pleas of the county of Montgomery and State of New York Personally appears Joseph Collins — aged Sixty One — Years resident in the town of Mayfield in said county who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by 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 Joseph Collins — Resided in Albany — in the State of New York — in the company commanded by Captain Leonard Bleeker of the third New York Regiment of the New York Line on or about the first day of November 1777 that he continued to serve in said corps until the consolidation of the five New York Regiments into two when he continued in the said company and under the command of Colonel Goose Van Schaick then called the first New York Regiment of the New York Line

untill the third day of June 1783 when he was honourably discharged from service in Newburgh in the state of New York as a Private Soldier. that he was in the Battles of Newtown near the Chemung River in Pennsylvania and at Yorktown in the State of Virginia at the take of Cornwallis, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. that his discharge was given to one William McCready for the purpose of drawing his bounty lands. and which this deponent is unable to get, or removed to some distant parts the said McCready being dead, and that he has no other evidences now in his power of his said services Joseph Collins
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid James Hildreth
I James Hildreth Judge of the court of common Pleas of Montgomery County as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Joseph Collins — did serve in the Revolution- ary War as stated in the preceding declaration aga- inst the common Enemy - and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of War pur- suant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress - dated this 21 st day of April 1818 -
James Hildreth

State of New York } Montgomery County }
John McCarthy Clerk of the said Montgomery County do certify that James Hildreth whose name appears signed to the annexed certificate & before whom the annexed declaration appears to have been made & sworn to was one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas for the said County on the 21 st day of April 1818 John McCarthy
State of New York } Montgomery County } ss. Solomon Knapp of Mayfield and Andrew Mitchell of Johnstown in said County being duly sworn say that they are personally acquainted with the aforesaid Joseph Collins and are well acquainted with his pecuniary abilities & family and that he has a wife with four children living with him for which he is bound to provide & that his wife is quite helpless and nearly blind that they do not believe that the property he possesses is more than sufficient to satisfy his debts and that they have not the least doubt but he stands in need of his Country assistance for his support. Subscribed & sworn to this 3 rd day of July 1818
Andrew Mitchell Solomon Knapp
Before me, Aaron Haring a Judge of the common Pleas of said County in the said State
State of New York } Montgomery County }
ss. Aaron Haring a Judge of the Court of common Pleas of said County in said State Do certify that the affidavit preceding this was taken before me this day & that I am personally acquainted with the

the persons Andrew Mitchell & Solomon Knap who subscribed the same that they are persons whose testimony is entitled to full credit and that thereupon in pursuance of the act of the Congress of the United States mentioned in the affidavit of Joseph Collins I do certify that I am fully satisfied that the said Joseph Collins is from his reduced circumstances in life stands in need of the assistance of his country for his support and do in pursuance of the said act of Congress now transmit this certificate to the Honorable the Secretary at War of the United States. Given under my hand This 3 rd day of July in the year 1818 Aaron Haring
Joseph Collins Joint 2 nd affix Correct J. H.
State of New York } Montgomery County } ss I Clement Sadleir Junior Deputy Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County Do certify that Aaron Haring whose name appears signed to the above certificate and before whom the within affidavit appears to have been sworn to by Andrew Mitchell and Solomon Knap was one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County on the 3 rd day of July 1818 In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 7 th July 1818 Clement Sadleir Jr

Joseph Collins
W.A.
Little
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April 1819
N. Wescot Northampton Nov. 15. 1820

State of New York
Montgomery County ss. On the 15 th day of June in the year 1820. Personally appeared in open court before a court of record for the said county Joseph Collins aged sixty three years resident in the town of Mayfield in the said county who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows to wit - that he served in the army as a private soldier for the term of five years and seven months, that he enlisted about the first of November 1777. in Captain Leonard Bleckers company, Colonel Peter Gansevoort's regiment and that he served at the consolidation of the New York line in the same captain's company and in Colonel Van Schaick's Regiment and that he served in the same company and regiment commanded by the same last mentioned officers in the New York line at the time he was discharged which was the 23 rd day of June in the year 1783. That he has made a declaration setting forth his services in the revolutionary war and that the said declaration was dated the twenty first day of April 1818. and that he has received a pension from the United States and that the number of his pension certificate is 3718. - And I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen 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 dispose of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby as to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an 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 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 what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed and that I am by occupation a farmer, and am so in form in body that

I am unable to assist but little in the support of my self and family. Catharine my wife aged fifty eight years nearly blind and infirm able to labour but very little. Catharine my daughter aged eighteen years rugged and well but has her earnings to herself. She being from home a great share of the time. Penelope aged nineteen years well and able to labour. Sarah aged fifteen years in a weakly state. Which three children and my wife comprise my family and are all from whom I receive any assistance in the support of my family. all which I declare to be correct and true. I subscribe to and declare at Johnstown in the said County the day 15 th day of June 1820 in open court
Joseph Collins
Thos Carey Clerk.
Schedule of the real and personal estate of Joseph Collins related to in the foregoing or annexed declaration and of the debts due me the said Joseph Collins and of the debts due and owing from me the said Joseph Collins to my creditors as follows, to wit: Real Estate 51 acres and one fourth of land lying in said town of Mayfield with a log house and flasher barn thereon - $400.00. Personal One Span horses old 40.00 three Cows 42.00. two calves 2.50. eight sheep four lambs 10.50. three swine 10.50. one waggon worn 7.50. 1 Sleigh worn 3.50. one Plow 4.00. one Harrow 2.50. one old farming mill 5.00. one ax. - 52 1/2 one Hoe - 12 1/2 one chain 1.25 one Spade .25. two pitchforks - .50 one weaving loom 2.00. four chairs danged 1.50. one chest 1.00. one crane 1.50. = $536.75 - brot up 536.75. one small spinning wheel 1.00. 2 large spinning wheels worn 2.00. four iron pots and kettle then damaged 2.50. broad ax 1.75. one Shillet - .30. one tea kettle - .75 one griddle 1.00 three old barrels 1.25. six knives & six forks - .75. Six Spoons - 62 1/2 Six Plates 2.40 one Milk pan - 37 1/2 two earthen pots - .25 two milk tubs - 37 1/2. two wax pails - .50 five weaving reeds 2.50 and some other small articles of little value or worth = $552.10 1/2. Debts due to me from Ezra Lyon $1.16 Paris G. Black 1.88. $555.14 1/2 Schedule forward Schedule continued Debts due and owing from me the said Joseph Collins to my creditors to wit

To Jacob Parcells $5.52. " Isaac Merrill $4.50 " Samuel Piddocke 3.57 Eli Stone 2.00 David Collins 5.13. Isaac Loney 1.00. Samuel & Gilbert 4.40 Barent & John R. Blaker for any farm 176.00 Amariah Crane - 87 = $203.89-
I certify that the foregoing schedule is a correct statement of all my real and personal property and of debts due me and of debts due from me to my creditors at Johnstown the County aforesaid the 15 th day of June 1820.
Joseph Collins -
State of New York } Montgomery County } ss. I John McCarthy Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copies from the record of the said court. And I further certify that it is proved to the satisfaction of the said court by the oaths of credible witnesses and that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Five Hundred fifty five Dollars and fourteen cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on the 15 th day of June 1820
John McCarthy.

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Catharine Collins.
NY.
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C.E. Jenkins esq
Albany
NY.

State of New York
County of Fulton p: On this twenty eighth day of February One thousand Eight hundred forty three personally appeared before me Duncan Robertson a judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Fulton (the same being a Court of Record) Catharine Collins a resident of the town of Mayfield in said County aged Eighty years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An Act, granting half pay Pensions to certain widows"
That she is the widow of Joseph Collins, who was a Soldier in the revolutionary Army, and was a Prisoner under the Act of Congress passed March 18. 1818.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Collins in the year One thousand Seven hundred & Eighty five - but she cannot state the month or day of the month when the marriage took place but thinks it must have been in the month of January. that her husband the aforesaid Joseph Collins died on the Nineteenth day of November One thousand Eight hundred & forty - That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred Ninety four, viz, at the time above stated - She further states that her surname previous to her marriage was Eckerson, and that she was married by Dominic Schneider a minister of the Lutheran Church in the Town of Schoharie - and owing to infirmity can = not write her name -
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written before me - "the word "not" interlined before signing
her Catharine X Collins mark Witness Hal Parkins
Duncan Robertson a judge of the County Courts County of Fulton

I Duncan Robertson Judge of County Courts of the County of Fulton do hereby certify that the within named declarant Catharine Collins is aged very infirm and in my opinion unable to attend Court in order to make her declaration - Mayfield February 28. 1843. Duncan Robertson a Judge of the County Courts County of Fulton
State of New York County of Fulton ss. Sarah Cadmon of Mayfield in said County being duly sworn deposes & says that she is the daughter of Mrs. Catharine Collins the within named applicant - that her father the aforesaid Joseph Collins died on the 19 th day of November 1840 and that her Mother the aforesaid Catharine Collins has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband - Sworn to & subscribed this 28 th day of February 1843 before me } Sarah Cadmon
Duncan Robertson a Judge of the County Courts County of Fulton
I certify that the abovenamed deponent is a credible witness. Duncan Robertson a Judge of the County Courts County of Fulton
State of New York Fulton County Clerk's office }
I Stephen Wait Clerk of the said County of Fulton, do hereby certify that Duncan Robertson declarant of Catharine Collins and the before whom the above affidavit of Sarah Cadmon purports to have been taken and who subscribed his name thereto as Judge, was at the date & time of taking said affidavit, was a Judge of the County Courts of said County, dwelling in said County, commissioned and sworn, and by the laws of the State of New York duly authorized to take the same; And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge, and that his hand writing subscribed to said affidavit, and to the certificate following the same, is his genuine signature. For testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County, and of the County common Pleas. this First day of March 1843 Stephen Wait Clerk

State of New York
County of Schoharie ss: I hereby certify, on oath, that it appears by the record of marriages of the Reformed Evangelical Lutheran Church of Schoharie (of which records I have the custody) that Joseph Gallons (as the name is spelt in the record) was married to Catharina Eckerson, on the fifteenth day of January One thousand Seven hundred & Eighty five.
I further certify, on oath, that the following is a true copy of the record of said marriage viz,
"Anno 1785."
1. Jan 15 Jan Joseph Gallons & Catharina Eckerson And that the said record is expressed in plain legible words & figures as above set forth in the copy thereof.
G. A. Sintner
I, George A Sintner, above named depose & say, that I hold the office of Pastor of the abovenamed Church in the Town of Schoharie, in the County of Schoharie & State of New York, that the above is a true extract from the records of said Church as certified by me -
Sworn to & subscribed this 25 th day of February 1843 before me Thos McArthur Clerk of Schoharie Co.
G. A. Sintner
In testimony whereof I, hereunto subscribe my name and affix my Official Seal the 25 th day of February A. D. 1843. Thomas McArthur Clerk.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18954
Catharine Collins widow of Joseph Collins Dea Rev War
Act: Feb 28 48
Index:—Vol. 14, Page 151
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1175.
New York Albany
Catharine Collins
widow of Joseph Collins
who was a Private
in the New York line
for 2 years
July 28
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of July, 1843. and sent to
Ch. E. Jenkins Johnstown N. York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 103.

Recd. Feb. 20. 1828
FR. T.E.
Dear John W. Taylor Member of Congress Washington City
Respectfully Yours to com: q Feb. 1828

February 11 th 1828
Sir I send you the papers certified I believe as you directed in your letter to Joseph Collins he had no convenient opportunity to get Mr Bleeker's certificate of the payment of the Mortgage until now. Mr Bleeker states in his certificate that he received pay of Mr Joseph Collins by my hand. I only finished paying said Mortgage soon after I purchased the land of Mr Collins. This is probably what he means. William Collins I understand paid same on the Mortgage six or seven years ago. Mr Bleeker recored annual interest which took about all the money Mr Collins set for to pay said Mortgage.
Yours Respectfully Sam A Gilbert
Hon John W Taylor

State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's office
3 d I George D. Ferguson Clerk of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify that John L. Francisco Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Subat or proof of the within affidavit was on the day the same depositions to have been taken one of the Justices of the peace in & for the said County Commissioned, sworn and duly authorized by Law to act as such — And I further certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said justice of the peace & truly believe that the signature "John L. Francisco" subscribed to the said Subat or proof is the proper hand writing of the said Justice of the peace — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County this 3 d day of January 1828.
Geo: D. Ferguson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery —

I Saml A Gilbert doth depose and say that the bargain sale and conveyance of thirty six acres and twelve perches of land by Joseph Collins to this Deponant in two parcels lying and being in Mayfield one of which parcel is situate in Roberts Patent and in a subdivision thereof by lot number twenty three The other parcel is known by being part of lot number four in Glen Lansing to Bleeker - Patent which said conveyance per deed is dated 31 st day of January 1825 and is an actual real and bonafide - bargain and sale and further saith not
Saml A Gilbert
Sworn and subscribed to this 1 st day of October 1827 before me
John L Francisco Justice

State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's Office
I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify that Samuel H. Gilbert Esquire whose name is subscribed to the within Subpoena or proof of the within affidavit, was on the day that the said same purports to have been taken a justice of the peace, in and for the said County, Commissioned, sworn & duly authorized by Law to act as such. — And I further certify that I am acquai- nted with the hand writing of the said justice of the Peace, and only believe that the signature "Sam. H. Gilbert," subscribed to the said Subpoena, or proof, is the proper hand writing of the said Justice of the Peace.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County this 3 day of January 1828.
Geo: D. Ferguson, Clerk of Montgomery Common Pleas

I certify that Joshua Ingraham, Peter Carmichael & Gilbert Gaylord, Assessors of the town of Mayfield in the county of Montgomery in their Assessment Role of all the Real and Personal Property in said town for the year 1827, have valued the Real estate formerly owned by Joseph Collins of said town, viz. thirty six acres of Land of the third quality at seventy five dollars, And that the said Assessors were duly sworn to appraise all the property in said town, as I verily believe, at its real value according to law. I also certify that the highest valuation of said real estate, by the Assessors of said town in several years past is one hundred dollars. Also that no other real estate except the above mentioned, has the said Joseph Collins been taxed for in several years past.
Sworn & subscribed to this 5 th day of October 1827 before me,
A. M. McCombs Town Clerk of said town
Sam l A. Gilbert Justice of the Peace

Joseph Collins. New York.
been consumed for the necessary support of his family.
Private. Served from '77 to end of war. 51 1/4 acres of land log house & barn value $400. — span of horses old, 40. — 3 Cows $42. — 2 calves $2.50. 44.50 8 sheep, 4 lambs 10.50 3 swine $10.50 — wagon $7.50 18. — Hight $3.50. — Plough $4. 7.50 Farming utensils and harness 34.64 child furniture — Owes $203.89, creditors $555.14 names given Schedule dated 15 th June, 1820
Claimant aged 67, — a weaver infirm & can do but little for support of himself & family — wife 62 nearly blind and infirm, 2 daughters aged 25 & 19 — The youngest is in poor health.
I certify that I have examined this case, and am of the opinion, that according to the principles which have governed in previous decisions, the claim ought not to be admitted.
in letter to Hon J. W. Taylor H. R. 22 Dec. 1827.
See letter March 29. 1825 to
Saml Riddle P.M. Cranberry Creek. Montgomery Co. N. Y.
(Sep '15)
(lost evidence 12 Feb. 1825)
2 o Schedule dated 12 th Feb. 1825. A cow, and a few articles of furniture value by court $49. — Since exhibition of 1 st Schedule has sold 15 acres of land to William Collins for $150, so land subject to a mortgage given on the 21 st Feb 1809, by G. Drake to Ann, Wm, Edward, Robert and Mary M c Ellice for the sum of $136, so land sold by claimant 27 th Jany. 1825 — Sold to Samuel A Gilbert 36 acres of poor land for $150, subject to the mortgage aforesaid, the said sales used for the purposes of paying his legatee's debts & demands. Copies of deeds and mortgage exhibited, states that the amts of said sales went to satisfy said mortgage, the personal property has

State of New York Montgomery County ss: I George D. Ferguson Clerk of the County Clerks Office of Montgomery do hereby certify, that Samuel A. Gilbert Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the first or proof of the within affidavit was on the day the same proofs to have been taken a justice of the peace in for the said County, Commissioned, sworn & duly authorized by law to act as such. And I further certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signature "Sam. A. Gilbert" is the proper hand writing of the said justice of the Peace. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County this 3 rd day of January 1828.
Geo: D. Ferguson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County.
State of New York Montgomery County ss: I George D. Ferguson Clerk of the County Clerks Office of Montgomery, do hereby certify, that William McQuillin Esquire whose name is subscribed to the first or proof of the within affidavit was, on the day the same proofs to have been taken a Commissioner in and for said County, appointed to take affidavits &c, Commissioned Sworn, & duly authorized by Law to act as such. And I further certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature "W. Mc. Quillin" subscribed to the said first or proof is the proper hand writing of the said Commissioner. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County this 3 rd day of January 1828.
Geo: D. Ferguson Clerk of Montgomery County Common Pleas.

We the undersigned Supervisor & Town Clerk of the town of Mayfield in the county of Montgomery do certify that we are and have been well acquainted with Joseph Collins of said town, for upwards of twenty years past, and know that his moral character is good; and we believe him to be a poor but honest man, and really worthy and deserving a Pension, according to the true intent and meaning of the United States Laws for granting pensions to poor soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Mayfield Sept. 29 th 1827
Sworn and Subscribed before me James Canaway Sup. Sam l A. Gilbert Wm. M c Connell S. Clk. Justice of the Peace
We, the undersigned Justices of the Peace, of the town of Mayfield in the county of Montgomery, do certify & swear that we know Joseph Collins of said town, & have known him for many years, and do believe the above certificate of his character and merits to be just & true
Sworn & Subscribed this 29 th day of Sept. 1827 Oliver Rice Edward H. Barton Gallin Odell
Wm. M c Connell Commissioner for taking affidavits &c. for the county of Montgomery Sam l A. Gilbert

8781
Mar 15. 1843
N.Y. July 7. 1838
Catho Collins
Ans.
Joseph 1878,
Anne J. Stuart Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington

Albany Mch 10. 1843 James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Sir,
Enclosed I transmit the application of Mrs Catharine Collins for a pension under the Act of July 7. 1838 with the proofs in support of her claim -
Will you please to send me a copy of the act lately passed together with the regulations prescribed under the same -
In those cases already sent on by me, in which the widow applies for a five years pension, will a certificate be granted her for five years at once without further trouble -
I have several cases on hand in which the widows intended to apply soon -
Yours respectfully
M c L. Jenkins
Ans d

11. May 1843 Camer
James A. Smith Esq. Comr. of Customs Washington Hobart
FREE

N.Y. Fulton Co Mayfield May 6. 1843 James L. Edwards Esq Sir,
Will you please inform me what was the amount of the pension granted to Catharine Collins under Act of July 7. 1838. Much oblige
Your obdt Servt. Wm Collins

1 March 1823,
from N.Y.
Joseph Collins,
Samuel Riddle P.M.
Cramp's Creek,
Henry L. ...
Montgomery Co.
Joseph Collins , N.Y.
Recd. 20 Feb. 1825
The Secretary of War
Washington

State of New York Montgomery County ss.
Clerk's Office February 16 th 1825.
Sir,
I am requested by Joseph Perkins an applicant for a pension to enclose to you the within papers. & also on his behalf to request from you, that whatever communication you may have to make to him, that you will be pleased to direct your communication to Samuel Riddle Post-master, Brambury Creek, Mayfield, Montgomery County.
Respectfully
Yours.
Henry D. Yates
The Secretary at War.

I here certify that Mr Joseph Collins, has paid by the hands of Samuel Gilbert Esq the money due on his Land for which a bond & mortgage executed to Ann Eliza & others of Great Britain by Charles Drake on the 21 day of March 1809 for One Hundred Thirty six Dollars on interest till paid, which mortgage is cancelled by payment as aforesaid & that I am one of the Attorneys of Ann Eliza & others duly authorized to receive the payment & to discharge the said mortgage according to Law.
Given & Subscribed { This 9 day of Feb y 1828 { before me ————— }
R. Bleeker Comr
Baron Bleeker one of the Attorneys to Ann Eliza & others —
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
CITY AND COUNTY OF ALBANY, } ss. CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, LAWRENCE L. VAN KLECK, Clerk of the City and County of Albany, do hereby certify, that R. Bleeker whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the due execution of the annexed Instrument and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said certificate, a Commis- sioner in and for the City and County aforesaid, dwelling in the said City , commissioned and sworn and duly authorized by law to take the proof and acknowledgment of deeds and discharges of mortgages, &c. AND FURTHER, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said commissioner, and verily believe that the signature, " R. Bleeker " subscribed to the said certificate, is the proper hand writing of the said commissioner.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 9th day of February 1828 —
L. Van Kleck

912 May 6. 1843
NY
Mar 3 1843
Cath Collins,
$80 per am
Ch: E. Jenkins Johnstown N. York
Edward Eddy Sumner of Seniors Warwick Washington
FREE

Johnstown May 3. 1843 James L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions D. Sir
Enclosed
I transmit the application of Mrs Catharine Collins for a pension under act of March 3. 1843.
Respectfully Yours
Richd O. Jenkins
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18954
3-068.
(Old No. 3-619.)
Bureau of Pensions.
Joseph Collins
Apl. 21, 1818 - 61
Mayfield N.Y.
Nov. 1, 77 Albany N.Y.
Capt. Leonard Bleeker
Col. Grouse Van Schaick
Det - 6 yrs
But. Schenectady N.Y.
Mrs. Catharine Eakerson
— 1785 Schoharie N.Y.
D Nov. 19, 1840.

This Indenture made the thirty first day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty five. Between Joseph Collins of the town of Mayfield, County of Montgomery and State of New York of the first part, and Samuel A. Gil- bert, of the town, County and State aforesaid of the second part. Witnesseth that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, money of account of the United States, to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged; has granted, bargained, sold, remised, released, aliened and confirmed; and by these presents, doth grant, bargain, sell, remise, release, alien and confirm, unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever. All those two certain pieces or parcels of land, lying and being, in the town of Mayfield aforesaid, one of which parcel is comprehended, in a patent known, by the name of Roberts patent, and in a subdivision thereof, by being lot number twenty five, and is better and bounded as follows. Beginning on the North line of lot number nineteen of the said patent, at the South Easterly corner of lot number twenty two, and runs along the Eastern bounds thereof, as the same pointed in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and seventy; North thirty two degrees West, twenty four chains and thirty links, thence North sixty degrees and thirty minutes East, twenty one chains, to the North East corner of Roberts patent aforesaid, thence along the eastern bounds thereof, South seventy two degrees East twenty three chains and forty links to lot num- ber nineteen aforesaid, thence along the same, South sixty degrees and thirty minutes West, twenty one chains.

and Forty links to the place of beginning. The other tract is known, by being part of lot number four of the division of a tract of land granted to Cornelius Glen, Abraham G. Lansing and Barent Bleeker, and is bounded as follows, beginning at the North west corner of lot number Twenty three, and runs thence North Thirty two degrees West three chains and Ninety links to the Southern bounds of great lot number four, thence along the same as the said pointed, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Ninety three, East Nine chains and twenty links to the Northern bounds of lot number Twenty three aforesaid, thence along the same south sixty degrees and thirty minutes West Eight chains to the place of beginning, both parcels containing together Fifty one acres of land and twelve perches be the same more or less. Excepting and forever reserving from the above described premises Fifteen acres of land, which the said party of the first part has heretofore deeded to William Collins, and which is now in the possession of the said William Collins; which said Fifteen acres of land are situate on the Northerly side of the above described premises and adjoining the land now in possession of John Gifford. Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining; and the reversion and reversions, remainders and remainders, rents issues and profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargained premises, with the

Said hereditaments and appurtenances. To have and to hold the said lands, tenements, hereditaments, rights and privileges above mentioned, granted and described, and every part and parcel thereof, to the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, to the sole and only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever.
And the said party of the first part, for himself, his heirs executors and administrators, doth covenant, grant, bargain, promise and agree, to and with the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, to warrant, and forever to defend, the above bargained premises, and every part and parcel thereof, now being in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, against the said party of the first part his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and against all and every other person or persons claiming or to claim the said premises, or any part thereof. In Witness whereof, the said party of the first part, hath hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year first above written. Joseph Bollins (Seal). Sealed and delivered in the presence of Wm B. Peck. Charles Egan. —
Montgomery County ss. Be it remembered, that on the second day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty five, before me William B. Peck Esq r one of the Judges of the court of common-pleas, in and for the said County of Montgomery, personally appeared Joseph Bollins, who is well known to me, as the within grantor, and acknowledged the execution of the within deed of conveyance to be his free and voluntary

Joseph Collins To Samuel A. Gilbert copy and No. 3. A
107.

act for the use and purpose therein mentioned, and I hereby examined said deed, and finding no material erasures or interlineations, do allow the same to be recorded. Wm B. Peck a Judge of Montgomery County.
State of New York
Montgomery County ss. I Mary H. Yates Clerk of the said County, and Clerk of the Court of common pleas of the said County, do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Original deed, delivered to me in open court. February 12 th 1825.
Mary H. Yates Clerk.
A large, stylized signature of Mary H. Yates, featuring a prominent looped 'M' and 'Y'.

Joseph Collins
to
William Collins
copy of deed.
No. 2. A.
See B.

This Indenture made the first day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hun- dred and twenty two. Between Joseph Collins of the town of Mayfield, County of Montgomery and State of New York of the first part; and William Collins of the town, County and State aforesaid of the second part. Witnesseth That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration, of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, current money of account of the United States, to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged, hath granted, bargained, sold remised, released, aliened and confirmed, and by these presents doth grant, bargain sell, remise, release alien and confirm, unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever. All that piece par- cell or lot of land situate, lying and being in the town of Mayfield, County of Montgomery and State of New York aforesaid, comprehended within the bounds of a patent granted on the Twenty Ninth day of September 1770. to Benjamin Roberts, known and distinguished in a subdivision made by Lawrence Pomroy in 1808. by being lot number Twenty Three; beginning on the North side of lot number Twenty Three at a stake and stones and runs thence South Sixty four degrees and Thirty minutes East, Eighteen chains and Fifty Three links to a stake, thence South Thirty one degrees and Thirty minutes East, Seven chains and Ninety two links, thence North Fifty nine degrees and Thirty minutes East two chains and Forty links to a spruce tree, the South corner between John Gofford and Joseph Collins's land, thence North Thirty one degrees and Thirty minutes West Twenty

Three chains and forty links along John Gifford's line to the Main road, thence south fifty nine degrees and thirty minutes west, twelve chains and fifty eight links to the place of beginning, containing eight acres of land, including the main road. Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurten- -ances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertain- ing, and the revenues and emoluments, remainders and remainders, rents issues and profits thereof; and all the estate right, title, interest claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part either in law or equity of in and to the above bargained premises, with the said hereditaments and appurtenances. To have and to hold, the said lot piece or parcel of land as above described, to the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, to the sole and only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. Once the said party of the first part, for himself his heirs, executors and administra- tors, doth covenant grant, bargain, promise and agree, to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, to warrant and for ever to defend the above bargained premises, and every part and parcel thereof, now being in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, against the said party of the first part, his heirs, executors, ad- ministrators and assigns, and against all and every other person or persons, claiming or to claim, the said premises or any part thereof. In witness whereof the said party of the first part, have hereunto set his hand and seal. The day and year first above written.

Joseph Collins (Seal). Sealed and delivered in the presence of Penelope Collins, Sarah Collins. Montgomery County ss. Be it remembered, that on the first day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty two, before me Samuel A Gilbert Esquire, one of the judges of the court of common pleas, in and for the said county of Montgomery personally appeared Joseph Collins, who is well known to me as the within grantor, and acknowledged the execution of the within deed of conveyance to be his free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And I having examined said deed, and finding no material erasures or interlineations, except those noted, do allow the same to be recorded. Samuel A. Gilbert.
State of New York
Montgomery County ss. I Henry S. Yates Clerk of the said County, and Clerk of the court of common pleas of the said county, do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original deed delivered to me in open court. February 12 th 1825.
Henry S. Yates Clerk.

Charles Drake To John Ellice and others.
Exemplification of Mortgage. — No. 1.
§ 2. 12 1/2

The people of the State of New York, by the grace of god, free and independent. To all to whom these presents shall or may come, Greeting. Know Ye, that we having examined the records of the Clerk's office of our County of Montgomery, do find there the re- cord of a certain Mortgage remaining, In the words and figures following to wit, in Book N o . 6. of Mort- gage. Page 108.
Mortgaged the twenty first day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hun- dred and one. Between Charles Drake, of the town of Mayfield, in the County of Montgomery, and State of New York of the first part. And John Ellice, William Ellice, Edward Ellice, Robert Ellice and Mary Martha Ellice of the Kingdom of Great Britain of the second part, for and in consid- eration of the sum of One hundred and thirty six dollars money of account of the United States. All those two certain lots, pieces or parcels of land, situate, lying and being in the town of Mayfield and County of Montgomery aforesaid, one of which parcels is com- prehended, within the bounds of a patent granted on the twenty ninth day of September to Benjamin Roberts, known and distinguished in the subdivi- sion made by Lawrence Robinson in 1808. by being lot number twenty three, is better bounded and contains as follows, that is to say. Beginning in the North line of lot number Nineteen of the said patent at the South Easterly corner of lot number twenty two of the subdivision of the said patent, and runs along the Eastern bounds thereof, as the same pointed in the year of our Lord 1770. North thirty two degrees West twenty four chains and thirty links to the

Southern bounds of Great lot number four of the division of a tract granted to Cornelius Glen, Abraham G. Lansing and Barent Bleeker, thence North sixty degrees and thirty minutes East, twenty one chains to the North East corner of the patent aforesaid granted to Benjamin Roberts, thence along the Eastern bounds thereof, South thirty two degrees, East twenty three chains and forty links to lot number nineteen aforesaid, thence along the same South sixty degrees and thirty minutes West twenty one chains and twenty links to the place of beginning. The other parcel is known by being part of lot number four of the division of the tract aforesaid granted to Cornelius Glen, Abraham G. Lansing and Barent Bleeker, agreeable to the subdivision made by Laurence Rooman aforesaid, is butted and bounded as follows. Beginning at the North West corner of lot number twenty three as above described and runs from thence North thirty two degrees West, three chains and ninety links, to the Southern bounds of Great lot number three of the division of the said tract, thence along the same, as the same is pointed, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and thirty three, East nine chains and twenty links to the Northern bounds of lot number twenty three aforesaid, thence along the same South sixty degrees and thirty minutes West eight chains to the place of beginning, both parcels containing together, fifty one acres, and twelve perches, be the same more or less. Provided always and these presents, are upon this express condition, that if the said Charles Drake, his heirs executors

and administrators, do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said parties of the second part, their certain attorney or attorneys, heirs executors, administrators or assigns, the sum of one hundred and thirty six dollars like money as afore- said with lawful interest from the date hereof in manner following (That is to say) Thirty six dollars parts thereof, on the first day of December next with in- terest; and the residue being one hundred dollars, in four equal annual payments of Twenty five dollars, on each of the succeeding first days of Decem- ber thereafter, with the lawful interest, in the manner particularly specified in the condition of a cer- tain bond or obligation, bearing equal date here- with, executed by the said Charles Blake to the said parties of the second part, That then and from thence- forth these presents and every thing herein contained shall cease and be void, any thing herein contained to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding. But in case default shall be made in the payment of all or any part of the said principal sum of one hundred and thirty six dollars, or the interest thereof, at the time or times when the same ought to be paid as aforesaid, That then and in such case, the said party of the first part for himself his heirs executors and administrators, doth covenant grant promise and agree, to and with the said parties of the second part, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, that it shall and may be lawful for the said parties of the second part, their heirs, executors administrators and assigns, at any time or times thereafter to sell and dispose of the said premises

hereby granted or any part or parts thereof, at public vendue, to any person or persons or persons whomsoever, and on such sale to make, sign seal and deliver any deed or deeds of conveyance in the law, for the said premises, or the part or parts thereof so sold, to the purchaser or purchasers his her or their heirs or assigns forever. And out of the monies arising from such sale or sales to keep and retain in their hands the said one hundred and thirty six dollars, with the interest then due; together with all costs charges or expenses, that shall or may become, accrue arise or happen by reason or on account of such sale or sales, and the overplus money (if there be any) shall when demanded, be paid, to the said party of the first part, his heirs, assigns executors, administrators or assigns. And the said Mortgage, was on the first day of April in the year 1809. duly acknowledged by the said mortgagor, who was identified by the oath of John Marsh, before John M c Bartley First Judge of the court of common pleas, in and for the County of Montgomery, and by him certified according to law. Registered 1 st April 1809. Henry J. Yates Clerk.
All which we have caused, by these presents to be exemplified, and the seal of our said County to be hereunto Affixed. Witness Baron Haring Esquire, First Judge of our said County, the Sixtyth day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty five, and in the Forty Ninth year of our Independence.
Henry J. Yates Clerk.
Note, the words "or persons" second line, and the word "assigns" fourteenth line, fourth page erased with a pen.
Henry J. Yates Clerk.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. County of Fulton
On this second day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty- three before the subscriber, a justice of the peace in for the County aforesaid
personally appeared Catharine Collins a resident of the town of Mayfield in said county, aged Eighty years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolu- tionary war:
That she is the widow of Joseph Collins who was a soldier in the revolutionary Army and a Pensioner under Act of Congress passed March 18. 1818 at $96 per annum refers for proof of the regiment in which her husband served to the papers sent to her when he applied for a pension
She further declares that she was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, and that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the said act was Eighty Dollars
She further declares that she is still a widow. Strongly to informity cannot write
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } and year first above written. }
before me Harley Bartlett Justice
Catharine Collins mark Chas B. Merrill Harley Bartlett Justice of peace
* Certify that the above declarant is personally known to me.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. County of Fulton
I, Stephen Wait clerk of said county, do hereby certify that Harley Bartlett was on the day of the date of the above jurat and certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of of- fice and subscribed my name, this third day of May 1843.
S. Wait Clerk

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF New York Fulton COUNTY. } ss.
On this 30th day of September 184 8
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Catharine Collins a resident of Mayfield in the county of Fulton
State of New York , aged 86 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Joseph Collins who was a Private in the New York Continental Line in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of Eighty ( $80 ) dollars cents,
per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
In presence of Stephen Root Clarissa Root
her Catharine X Collins mark
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED on the day and year above written, before
Morgan Lewis Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Morgan Lewis Justice of the Peace.
State of New York Fulton County Clerk's office
I, Stephen Root Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Morgan Lewis the person before whom the foregoing declaration purports to have been taken was at the date and time of taking the same a justice of the Peace in & for said County dwelling in said County duly & legally qualified to take the same and that his name subscribed to the foregoing facts & certificate is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the Seal of said County this 7th day of October 1848, S. Root Clerk

(8,716)
New York
Joseph Collins
4
of Mayfield in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Van Schaick of the New York line, for the term of 6 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 21 st of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of March 1819 and sent to Aaron Haring Esqr Esqr Johnstown New York
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819 10 mo 10/30/31 - 83. 69
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep: 1819 48..
[Signature]
$131.69
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued
Verification Pasmk Nov 12 th 1820 N. West Northampton, N. H.

New York - 7/83
See letter to W. Collins May 12. 1843
Reps age 9
Catharine Collins widow of Joseph Collins
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar: 18. and who died on the 19 November - 1840 of Fulton Co in the State of New-York who was a private - in the company commanded by Captain Bleeker of the Regt - commanded by Col: Van Schaick in the New-York line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany - at the rate of 80 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th - day of April 1843 and sent to C. E. Jenkins Albany, New-York
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. Stewart - Clerk, Book A - Vol. 2 - Page 92

State of New York Mont. Co. ss.
On the 12 th day of February in the year of our Lord 1925 personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, Joseph Boldins aged sixty seven, resident in the town of Mayfield in the said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, That he served in the revolutionary war as follows to wit, — That he served in the Army as a private soldier for the term of five years and seven months, — That he enlisted about the first day of November 1777 in Captain Leonard Bleeker's company, Colonel Peter Gansevoort's regiment; and that he served at the consolidation of the New York line in the same Captain's company and in Colonel Van Schaick's regiment, and that he served in the same company and regiment commanded by the same last mentioned officer, in the New York line at the time he was discharged, which was on the third day of June, in the year 1783. That he has made a declaration, setting forth his services in the revolutionary war, and that the said declaration was dated the 21 st day of April 1818. And that he has received a pension from the United States, and that the number of his pension certificate is 3716. And I solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen 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 my 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 persons, engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war, passed on the 18 th March

1818. and that I have nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income whatever, other than is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. And that I am now by occupation a weaver, and am so infirm in body that I am unable to assist, but very little in the support of myself and family, having a large swelling growing on my back, and one of my ribs broken in such that I am unable to work but very little.
Batharim my wife aged sixty two years nearly blind and so infirm, as to be almost wholly unable to work. Sarah my daughter aged 19 years, is in a weakly state of health; and Enclope my daughter aged twenty two years, comprise the whole of my family, and are all from whom I receive any assistance in support of my family. And I do further on Oath declare, that since the time of the making and filing of my former schedule, as herein by me set forth, I have sold and conveyed fifteen acres of land, then by me owned to one William Collins of the said town of Mayfield, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, subject to a mortgage executed by Charles Drake of the town of Mayfield, and taken by Ann Ellice, William Ellice, Edward Ellice, Robert Ellice and Mary Martha Ellice of the kingdom of Great Britain, on the twenty first day of March in the year 1809. for the sum of one hundred and thirty six dollars. And that on the twenty seventh day of January 1825. I sold and conveyed unto

Samuel A. Gilbert, thirty six acres of poor land, then by me owned for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, subject to the mortgage aforesaid, and that I made the said sales and conveyances bona fide, and in order to discharge and pay my legal debts and demands, before that time due from and owing by me, a certified copy of which conveyance is herunto annexed marked A as also a certificate of the said mortgage, on record in the clerk's office in this county. And further that the avails of the said sales, I have turned to satisfy said mortgage, and further that the personal property contained in my former schedule herunto annexed has since that time been consumed for the necessary support of my family. Joseph Bolin Sworn in open court February 12 th 1825.
Henry H. Yates Clerk
Schedule of property now owned by me, to wit, 6. cups & saucers, 4 plates, 1. old wagon, 1 yearling heifer, 1. calf, 7 sheep, 1 old slay, 1. weaver loom & harness for the same, 6 old reeds, 5 old chairs, one spinning wheel, 1. griddle, 1. frying pan, 1 tin pail, 1. wooden pail, 1. pair of cone-stons, 1. fire shovel & tongs, 1 dish-kettle, 1 tea kettle, 1. old five pail kettle, 1. pair of beetle rings, 1 axe, 3. wooden bowls, 1. lantern, old harness lines, 1 cow.
Debts due to me from Colin Christie $2.50. from Charles Masden $2.47. Joseph Bolin Sworn in open court February 1925.
Henry H. Yates Clerk

State of New York Montgomery County ss. I Henry B. Yates Clerk of the said County, and Clerk of the Court of common-pleas of the said county. (The same being a court of record, having the power of fine and imprisonment) I do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule herunto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said court; and I also certify that the court, were satisfied that the claimant served for the term of Nine months, under an engagement, on the continental establishment; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Forty Nine dollars. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Twelfth day of February 1825
Henry B. Yates Clerk.
Copy of Joseph Collins declaration and schedule. Pension

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Collins, Joseph GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9153 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 16, 1792 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.