Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43447, Patrick Davis, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Davis, Patrick.
S 43447
CONTENTS

Notification sent to Nathan Stark Esq 12 July 1820 Goshen New York
4,895 New York Roll.
Patrick Davis
N. York } Line } Capt Fowler Private 4
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 8th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th of Decr 1818 and sent to Doct. Ansel Strong Goshen NY
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 4 mths \frac{27}{30} 39:20 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th March 1819 — 48:—
Van Cortlandt 4,87:20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Five Years 1778 Continued
Wallkill Brandy

State of New York } County of Orange } Patrick Davis of the Town of Wallkill County and State aforesaid being duly sworn deposes and saith that he served as a private soldier in the Army of the United States in the War of the Revolution till the end thereof. And this depo- nent further saith that he entered the service aforesaid in the Fall of the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight to wit: during the War and this deponent further saith that he was honorably dis- charged on the eighth day of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three then belong- ing to the company under the command of Captain Fowler in the then Second New York Regiment, the same company at first belonging to the Fourth New York Regiment. And this deponent further saith that he is the same person mentioned in the discharge herunto annexed and further that he is in such indigent circumstances that he needs the assistance of his country for support. Subscribed and sworn to this Eighth day of April 1818 before me
James Finch Jr. Patrick Davis his mark
This may certify that I am satisfied from the above affidavit that the above named Patri- ck Davis served as a private soldier in the Revolutionary war, against the common enemy. Dated this 8 th day of April 1818 —
James Finch Jr. — one of the Judges of the Court of — Common Pleas for Orange County —

State of New York, In Testimony to the Official char- boundry of Orange) acter of James Finch junier as stated in the within affidavit and certificate and that his name thereunto subscribed is his own proper hand writing and signature I do hereunto subscribe my name and affix my seal of Office this 30 th day of May, A.D. 1813
J. M. Westcott, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
DAVIS, PATRICK (N.Y.) S-43447
Patrick Davis

Patrick Davis
Oct 2 17.00
4895
Dec 18

State of New York, on this first day of June one thousand eight orange county ss hundred and twenty, in open court, to wit: the court of common Pleas, this day holden at the court house in the town of Goshen in and for the county aforesaid the said court being a court of Record by virtue of the Stat- utes and constitution of the State aforesaid personally ap- peared Personally appeared Patrick Davis aged fifty eight years, resident in the town of Mamakating, county of Sulli- van and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn ac- cording to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary War as follows, to wit, in the Second Reg- iment, commanded by Colonel Courtland, in the com- pany commanded by Captain Terlor of the New York Line. That the date of his original declaration is the Eighth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen. That the number of his Pension certificate is 4895. And the said Patrick Davis in open court as aforesaid doth take the following oath to wit: "I Patrick Davis do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen 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 ser- vice of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the eighteenth 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 and by me subscribed." And the said Patrick Davis in open court as aforesaid produced the

following schedule that is to say. 1 st I have one House worth $5.00 - One Hog $3.00 - Five charrs $0.39. Old Table tongs and Anarous 37 lbs - Old brookery 50 lbs - Plates and Baisins 50 lbs - Thures and forks 12 - Teacups and saucers 37 - Scythe & Sackling $2.00 cradle & scythe $2.00 Eleven Fowls $1.37 Old chest 50 lbs - all worth about $17.00 - 2 nd Debts due me $1.50 - 3 rd I am indebted to differ- -ent persons about $21.00 And the said Patrick Davis further states that his occupation is Farming That he is able to labor, gets about half the wages that he used to formerly - That the number of his family re- siding with him is Ten - His wife Rachael aged forty nine able to do some work - His daughter Nancy aged twenty two years, not able to support herself having a small child - His sons Moses and Samuel aged nineteen and seventeen able to work - His daughters Jermina and Lucy aged eleven and fourteen able to work - Rachael his daughter aged eight years - Thomas, son Five years - Maria grandchild one year.
Patrick his Davis mark
Sworn in open court the first day of June 1820 before Nathan H White, Stephen Jackson & Samuel S. Lewis are Esqs Judges - Jas W Wilkin Clk
§17. State of New York Orange County § I James McClinton Deputy Clerk of the Court of Common pleas in & for the County of Orange do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & inventory

following schedule that is to say. 1 st I have one House worth $5.00 - One Hog $3.00 - Five chasro $0.32. Old Salt tongs and Anarous 37 lbs - Old brockery 50 lbs - Plates and Baisins 50 lbs - Thures and forks 12 - Teacups and saucers 37 - Scythe & Sackling $2.00 cradle & scythe $2.00 Eleven Fowls $1.37 Old chest 50 lbs - all worth about $17.00 - 2 nd Debts due me $1.50 - 3 rd I am indebted to differ- -ent persons about $21.00 And the said Patrick Davis further states that his occupation is Farming That he is able to labour gets about half the wages that he used to formerly - That the number of his family re- siding with him is Ten - His wife Rachael aged forty nine able to do some work - His daughter Mary aged twenty two years, not able to support herself having a small child - His sons Moses and Samuel aged nineteen and seventeen able to work - His daughters Jermina and Amy aged eleven and fourteen able to work - Rachael his daughter aged eight years - Thomas, son Five years - His grandchild one year.
Patrick his Davis mark
Signed in open court the first day of June 1820 before Nathan H White, Stephen Jackson & Samuel Shaw are Esqs Judges - Jas W Wilkin Clk
§17. State of New York Orange County § I James McClinton Deputy Clerk of the Court of Common pleas in & for the County of Orange do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & inventory

State of New York Orange County ss. I James M c Clintock Deputy Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & inventory
are truly copied from the minutes or records of the said Court. And I do fur- ther certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property in the aforesaid schedule is seven- teen Dollars — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court this third day of July 1820.  Jas M c Clintock Dep Clerk

BY HIS EXCELLENCY GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof Patrick Davis Private in the 1st New York Regiment, having faithfull- ly served the United States four years and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the
G Washington
By HIS EXCELLENCY'S
Command,
Humboldt Lt

HARPER'S FERRY, June 15, 1859.
THE within CERTIFICATE shall not avail the Bearer as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereof shall be made, He is to be considered as being on Furlough.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

43447 Rev INVALID.
File No. 43447
Patrick Davis Rev. Mr. Davis
Act: 18 March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 123
[Arrangement of 1870.]

REGISTERED in the Books
of the Regiment,
Christ Miller L. C. Adjutant,
THE above Patrick Davis Private has been honored with the BADGE of MERIT for five Years  faithful  Service.  E. G. H. ...
DAVIS, PATRICK (N.Y.) S-43447

State of New York County of Orange
vs David Warford and John B.
Box being duly sworn depose and say that they are personally acquainted with Patrick Davis in the annexed deposition or statement mentioned and with his circumstances and will know him to be in an indigent situation and to stand in need of the assistance of his country for support
David Warford
John B. Box
Subscribed and sworn to this 4 th
day of December 1818 before me
Stephen Jackson
State of New York County of Orange
vs I do hereby certify that the above named
David Warford and John B. Box are credible witnesses. Dated at Goshen the 4 th day of December 1818.
Stephen Jackson
State of New York County of Orange vs I David M c Westcott Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Orange do hereby certify that Stephen Jackson is a Judge of the said Court and that his name set to the preceding affidavit and certificate is the proper hand writing of the said Stephen Jackson
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said Court the 4 th day of Dec. 1818.
D m McWestcott

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Davis, Patrick GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7037 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Jan. 25, 1791 to Israel Rogers, assignee
*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.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Davis, Paul GRADE Sergeant LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4030 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Dec. 20, 1799 to Nehemiah Nelson —
*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.