Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2466, Joseph Crawford, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Crawford, Joseph Margaret
R. 2466
CONTENTS

State of New York } Delaware County } D
Declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the Section of the Act of Cong of the 4th of July 1835
On this 28 th day of October 1837 personally appeared before me Amos Douglass one of the Judges of the County Courts in & for the County of Delaware - Margaret Crawford a resident of the Town of Tompkins in said County of Delaware and State of New York aged seventy eight years the 14 th day of Last February - 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 the 4 th July 1835 - That she is the Widow of Joseph Crawford who resided at Curwys Bush at the Commence- ment of the revolutionary War - That he the said Crawford Enlisted at Schenectady in the State of New York on the first of April 1781 for the Term of nine months in the Capacity of a Corporal in the Company commanded by Capt n Lawrence Grop in Col o M c Williams Willetts Regiment of New York Lines - that some time after said Enlistment the said Crawford was promo- ted to a Sergeant and served out the residue of his Term so such that he was imployed with said Regiment up the Mohawk river in the Campaign of 1781 and was discharged at Fort Plain the last of December 1781 - that said Crawford rendered other services in that war the particulars of which said Deponent cannot now recollect - She s d Deponent further declares that she was Married to the said Joseph Crawford on the 28 th of January 1783 by the Rev d William Johnson the Parish Minister at Curwys Bush That her Husband the aforesaid Joseph Crawford died on the 28 th of July 1829 - and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed - she further saith that the record hereto annexed of Banns Marriage of their proper Family record and contains the Birth and Marriage of Herself and her said Husband and was taken from their Family Bible
to the word Willet was interlined 15 th line before signed I solemnly subscribe on the day and year above written
Margaret Crawford mark
before me - Amos Douglass one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Delaware, being a Court of record.
I also certify that it appears to me that the said Margaret Crawford is unable to attend Court in person by reason of Age and Bodily Infirmiti
Amos Douglass one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Delaware being a Court of record: and that it appears to me she is not able to write her name

State of New York Delaware County ss.
I Bradford B Sheldon Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware Do certify that Amos Douglass Esq, the person before whom the within affidavit purports to have been Sworn was at the date of the same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County (the same being a Court of record,) duly Commissioned and Sworn and further that I am well ac- quainted with the handwriting of the said Judge and that his name subscribed to the within affidavit and certificate is his proper handwriting & signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County No- vember 1837.
B Sheldon Clerk

Family Record.
BIRTHS.
Joseph Crawford — September 9 — 1761 Margaret Shankland wife of Joseph Crawford February 14 — 1759
BIRTHS.
Children of Joseph and Margaret Crawford — Andrew Born July 10 th 1783 Sarah — April 14. 1785 Joseph June 10 — 1787 Lucretia October 18. 1789 Robert December 23. 1791 James January 15. 1793 John June — 3. 1795 Alexander June 30 — 1798 William August 6. 1800

Family Record.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Joseph Crawford was married to _____ Margaret Frankland January 20 th 1703
Sarah Crawford was Married to Jacob Huryck # _____ September 7 - 1002

State of New York } S.S. Delaware County }
William Crawford of the town of Tompkins in Seneca County being duly Sworn according to deposeth that he is one of the children of Joseph and Margaret Crawford deceased that as such child this deponent has a direct interest in the application and claim for a pension due this deponents mother the aforesaid Margaret Crawford at her decease. Sworn and Subscribed to } William Crawford this the 22 day of December 1853
Lehners L. Tread Justice of the Peace
Whereas I William Crawford one of the children of Joseph and Margaret Crawford both now deceased do hereby constitute and appoint John S. Edwards of Washington City my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to investigate and prosecute my claim as such child to a pension due my mother the aforesaid Margaret Crawford at her decease hereby ratifying and confirming whatever he may lawfully do in the premises.
Dated, December 22, 1853 William Crawford JEWELLAR DARLIN
Harry Briscoe
State of New York } S.S. County of Delaware }
On this the 22 day of December A.D. 1853 before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared William Crawford above named to me known and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be his act and deed.
Lehners L. Tread Justice of the Peace

my claim as said child to a portion of my mother the aforesaid Margaret Crawford at her decease hereby ratifying and confirming whatever he may lawfully do in the premises
Dated, December 22, 1853 William Crawford Jennings Darling Harry Briscoe
State of New York } County of Delaware } ss.
On this the 22 day of December
State of New-York, Delaware County Clerk's Office.
I, Benjamin Cannon, Clerk of the County of Delaware, do hereby certify, that Lebbus L. Ledy Esq., whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, elected and sworn and duly authorized to take the same.
And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment 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 hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, this _____ day of December 1853
Benj. Cannon , Clerk.
The premises William a known act and deed

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Aug Rev
September 18, 1935.
Mrs. Charles Grost 151 W. Wilson St Madison, Wisc.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 3468, it appears that Joseph Crawford was born September 9, 1761, place not stated.
He enlisted at Schenectady, New York, April 1, 1781 and served nine months as a Corporal and Sergeant in Captain Laurence Gross' Company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York Regiment.
He died July 18, 1829.
Soldier married January 28, 1783, Margaret Shankland, who was born February 14, 1759. She applied for pension, on account of her husband's services, October 28, 1837, while a resident of

Tompkins, Delaware County, New York, but the claim was not allowed, as the pension law s required that she be married before the end of her husband's service and she was not married until after that time.
She died prior to December 22, 1853.
Their children were-
Andrew born July 18, 1783. Sarah " April 14, 1785, married Jacob Huyck September 7, 1802. Joseph " June 18, 1787. Lucretia " October 18, 1789. Robert " December 25, 1791. James " January 15, 1793. John " June 3, 1795. Alexander " June 30, 1798. William " August 6, 1800.
In order to make a proper search of the records of this Bureau for a soldier named John Barus, some of the following data is essential- approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. Also please state the War in which he served.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Joshua Briggs act July 7 1832 for Rev Pennim
Margaret Crawford widow of Joseph act July 4 1836 Rev Pennim
Elias Freidenburg act June 7 1832 Rev Pennim
Ex d all, all New York mislaid file Jan'y 11/53 Papers L.M.O.

2901 Nov. 9 Mudill Nov
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War Department
2901 Nov. 4 July '36 3 Dec.
Pension Office Washington City

Unionville Otego County N. York 16th Octo r 1837
Enclos d is the application of Widow Margaret Crawford for a pension please enclose the result to me as above
Most respectfully
Your Obed t Serv t
Abijah H Beach

In the matter of Margaret Crawford's claim for pension under Act of July 4. 1836.
2901
Deposition of John Wasson
2444 2901 Margaret Crawford widow of Joseph N.Y.
2466

State of New York Chenango County ss:
John Wesson of the town of Norwich in said County aged 73 years and upwards, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that he is a pensioner of the United States under the law of June 7, 1832 on Chenango County New York roll; that he served under a nine months enlistment in the New York Series under Captain Lawrence Gross, Lieutenants Symon Vrooman and Hutton, in Colonel Marinus Willett Regiment: He enlisted at Schenectady the 1 st April 1781 and was discharged about the 23 d December 1781 - He had a written discharge signed by his Captain which he forwarded with his declaration to the Pension office at Washington.
This deponent knew during his said service Mr. Joseph Crawford, now deceased: he resided prior to his entering the service at Cunnys bush: the said Crawford enlisted with this deponent at Schenectady in the said Regiment of New York Series, in the same Company, for nine months: he served the whole time up to the 23 d December 1781, faithfully with this deponent, and was discharged with this deponent, when the Regiment was discharged, at Fort Plain - During their service, they were at Fort Stanwix twice and their general duties were to guard the Forts and garrisons along the Mohawk, protect the Country and check the Indians to prevent their depredations & massacres. This deponent was well acquainted with the wife of the said Joseph Crawford whose name was Margaret Shankland and recollects the time when they were married by Mr.

William Johnson a Presbyterian Clergyman of Curryburgh - this deponent was one of his Congre- gation - He cannot now state the precise time of the marriage, but he believes that it was in the winter of 1783. They kept house before peace was declared -
This deponent knows that the said Crawford served during his enlistment for the first part of the time, as a Corporal; he cannot state how long, but thinks for at least 6 months and after that for the balance of the term, he thinks, he served as a Sergeant but on this point he is not positive. and further saith not
John Watson
Sworn and subscribed this 10th day of October 1837 before me & I certify that I am well acquainted with the above John Watson, and that he is a man of entire credibility, and full credit should be given to his statements.
Joseph H. Moore Justice Peace
State of New York
Chautauqua County ss.
I, Perez Randall Clerk of said County do certify that Joseph H. Moore before whom the above affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace of the said County duly elected & sworn and that his signature to the same is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said County this 10th October 1837. — P. Randall Clk

War Dep Pen: 38 July 38 March 9,
Sir
The claim of Mrs Margaret Crawford widow of Joseph Crawford dec? has been examined & disallowed
It appears that she was married subsequent to the last service of her late husband & consequently is not entitled to the provisions of the act of 4 July 1836 The papers are retained in our files
Abijah H Beach Esq Unadilla N.Y.

1925-Sept 18 - H. A. R. & W. M. Charles Grant
2466
P. O.
Margaret Crawford widow of Joseph
Service:
Enlisted: _____, 18
REJECTED
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 1852 - shows reasons for rejection
Alleges: "married after service"
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Reported
in lot to N. of the Beach March 7, 1855.
1836

151 West Wilson St. Madison, Wis.
July 8-1925.
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir, -
My ancestor Joseph Crawford served in the Revolutionary war as a soldier in the New York forces. He was born Sept. 9, 1761 and died in Tompkins, Delaware Co. N. Y. in 1829. His will was probated in Delaware Co. N. Y. Sept. 2 - 1829. He married Margaret Shauland, who lived at Cohany Valley N. Y. I think Joseph Crawford belonged to the Ulster Co. Troops as many of his relations came from Ulster Co. Ireland and lived in that region in N. Y. before the war - but I do not know - Am trying to find his

Rev. War record as I know her served in that war.
My great grandfather John more Basset served in the war of 1812 + I think also in the Revolutionary War. He died I think at Masonville in Delaware Co. N.Y. and as he was ill a long time suppose he received a pension.
I am very anxious to secure the War records of both these men and perhaps the records in the Pension office may assist me.
Thanking you in advance for any information you can give me.
Yours very truly.
(Mrs. Charles)
Alice B. Gorst 151 W. Wilson St., Madison, Wis.