Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 24384, John Hamilton, N.H.

SERVICE
N.H.
Hamilton, John Jane
NUMBER
W 24384
CONTENTS
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10,038
New York John Hamilton
of _____ in the state of _____ who was a _____ in the regiment commanded by Colonel _____ of the _____ line, for the term of 2 Years 1781-
scribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of Sept. 1901 and Henry Brew Rain Shamansunt Y. S. H. S.
Arrears to 4th of March 19 83.96 semi-ann. all'ce ending Sept 19 1.80 135.96
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Notification sent the 26 th Jan y 1821, to the Rev. Mr. Dewitt, A.R. —

109 New York City Jane Hamilton widow of John Hamilton who served in the Revolutionary war
war, as a private: increased from 80 dollars per annum
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
First July Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of March 1857 and sent to
J Ellis Bloomingburgh New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 86 Vol 4

John Hamilton 20 Apr 1818. mwl
Reeds. N Hamp. Regt
N. 1781. to 1783.
Wanted the judge's certificate of the reduced circumstances of the applicant.
Adm c

State of New York Ulster County ss: On this twentieth day of April 1818 before me the subscriber One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Ulster in the State of New York personally appears John Hamilton aged sixty two Years resident in the town of Shawangunk in said County of Ulster who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following decla- -ration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war - That the said John Hamilton enlisted at Petersburg in the State of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Capt. M c Gregor in the 2 nd New Hampshire Regiment commanded by Col. Reed in the month of April 1781. That he continued to serve in the said company until some time in July 1783. when he was dis- -charged from service at West Point in the State of New York at which time he received his Discharge from General Knox which he hath since lost - That he was in a distant -part where General Stark's army that he was under Col. Reed at Fort Herkimer against the Indians - That he is in reduced circum- -stances and stands in need of the assistance

of his country for support - his John Meek Hamilton
Sworn and declared before me the day & year aforesaid James Hain
I James Hain Judge of said Court do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Hamilton did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy and I now trans- -mit the proceedings & testimony had before me to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress - James Hain
Ulster County Clerk's Office B: I certify that the above named James Hain is duly commissioned & qualified as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Ulster and that the above signature of his name is of his own proper hand writing with which I am well acquainted Witness the Seal of the said Court of which Court I am the Clerk - Dated April 21. 1818
Ch. Wappsen Jr.

I Jonathan Dubois Judge of the do hereby Certify that the said John Hamilton is in reduced circumstances & of hands in need of the assistance of his country for support —
Jonathan Dubois —
State of New York Ulster County Clerks Office I certify that the above named Jonathan Dubois is duly commissioned & qualified as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Ulster & that the above signature of his name is his own proper hand writing as I truly be- lieve & being acquainted with it I attest the seal of said Court of which I am Clerk Dated April 7 th 1819 Ch. Tappan Jrn.

John Hamilton Certificate N o 10.038.
Sept. 10/9.
John
must be made before the court of the county where the premises situate.

Northern District of New York, Ulster County —
On this 5. day of July 1820. personally appeared in open court being the Court of record by Statute of said State which proceeds according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a record of their proceedings having a Seal and a Seal and having the power of fine and imprisonment for the county of Ulster. John Hamilton aged sixty four years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declara- tion in order to obtain the provision made by the Act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and the first March 1820. that he the said John Hamilton enlisted for the term of three years — day of April in the year of, one thousand seven hundred and eighty one in the State of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain M c Gregor in the regiment commanded by Colonel Reed in the line of the State of New Hampshire, on the second Continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said corps until August one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, when he was discharged from the said service in West Point in the State of New York. That he was in skirmishing battles on the Mohawk with the Indians — that the original declaration bears date — 1818. that he has received a pension from the government of the United States since that period, the certificate of which pension is numbered —
And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 any property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to

being 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, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen 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 viz One loan — My age sixty four years. My trade a weaver, unable to do but very little. My wife is aged fifty five years — 3 male Children, one of fourteen years old and two being twins of ten years old — John T. Hamilton sworn to and declared on the sixth day of July before me in open Court Lucas Elmendorf first Judge of said Court marks
I Christopher Tappan Junior Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County in the State of New York do certify that the foregoing oath of the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the originals on file in the office of the Clerk of said Court And that it is the opinion of said Court that said John Hamilton is dependent on the aid of his Country for support & that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the said schedule is twelve Dollars. Witness my hand & the seal of said Court July 6 th 1820.
Ch. Tappan Jr

Ulster Co. Pleas December Term 1820. The said court here in order to supply an omission in the within declaration do certify that the within named John of Hamilton at the time of making the within declaration did and now does reside in said county of Ulster.
Signed in behalf of said Court
Lucas Elmendorf first judge of said Court
Ulster County Clerk's Office ss. I certify the last preceding certificate to be a true copy as from the original on file in this office Witness my hand & the seal of said Court Dec. 15 th 1820.
Ch. Rappen

8643.
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Jane Hamilton N.Y.
abt 7. July 38
adm'd
2 yrs hi
80 $
Rev H. Clinton

State of New York } ss, Sullivan County }
On this 9 th day of February 1843 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the judges of the court of common pleas in and for said county Jane Hamilton a resident of Sullivan County aged 76 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 and Pensions to certain widows that she is the widow of John Hamilton deet a late resident of Orange County who was a Soldier of the revolution and drew a Pension for such service and was a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death. She further declares that she was married to her said husband in the year of 1734 in the month of August on or about the 23 rd  by by the Rev. Andrew King of Montgomery Orange County and that her husband the above said John Hamilton died on the 15 th or 16 th day of Nov r 1840 and that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 viz. at the time above stated.
Sworn & subscribed by me this 9 th day of Feb y 1843 Samuel G. Dinnick R Judge of Sullivan Com. Pleas
Jane Hamilton Mark
The above applicant is unable to attend Court on account of old age & infirmity Samuel G. Dinnick R Judge

"The figures 15 th tenth" were attended to the 25 th before signing on the 23 rd line Samuel G. Dimmick R. Ledy.

State of New York Sullivan County } To personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the judges of said County George Hamilton a resident of said County aged 45 years and made oath in due form of law and states that he is a son of John Hamilton deceased a late resident of Orange County and of Jane - his wife who is now his widow and that his father the aforesaid John Hamilton was a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death and that he died on the 15 th  or 16 th of November 1840 and that his Mother Jane has remained his widow ever since that period
February 9 th 1843
George Hamilton
Sworn & subscribed before me this 9 th day of February 1843
Samuel G. Dinnick R Judge of Sullivan Co. Pleas
"The word 'or 16 th ' inserted before mentioned
Samuel G. Dinnick R Judge
I Samuel G. Dinnick R am personally ac- quainted with the above named George Hamilton & believe him to be entitled to full credit & belief
Samuel G. Dinnick R Judge

State of New York
Sullivan County ss. before me came Joseph Ellis a Resident of Sullivan County aged 52 years & made oath and states that he has examined the records of the Rev Andrew King the a late pastor of the Goodwill Church of Montgomery Orange County for the Marriage entry of John Hornstra with Jane his wife and that no such marriage entry appears on said Record
Sworn & subscribed before me Joseph Ellis This 13 th day of February 1843 Samuel G. Dinnick R. Judge of Sullivan Com. Pleas
I certify the above named Joseph Ellis is intitled to full credit & belief
Samuel G. Dinnick R. Judge
State of New York Sullivan County Clerk's Office, ss.
I Henry W. Howell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Sullivan Certify that Samuel G. Dinnick is a Judge as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and and subscribed my name this 14 th day of February 1843
Henry W. Howell Clerk

State of New York County of Ulster
Abraham Wood of the town of Montgomery in Orange County being duly sworn depose and say he is now eighty one years of age past and that he was acquainted with John Hamilton dec d late of the town of Montgomery in Orange Co a Revolutionary Soldier and his wife Jenny and that he was present at the marriage of said John Hamilton and Jenny Brundage in the said town of Montgomery by the Rev Andrew King Pastor of the Wallkill church in said town of Montgomery sometime during the year Seventeen hundred and eighty four or seventeen hundred & eighty five
Sworn and subscribed before me this 22 nd day of Febry 1841 } Abraham Wood
Geo. G. Mitchell Commission of Pleas
State of New York
Ulster County Clerk's Office I George A. Day Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Ulster certify that George A. Mitchell is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my name this 11 th day of February in the Year 1841
Geo. A. Day Clerk
att.

Reported.
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New York.
Jane Hamilton
widow of John Hamilton who was a private in the New Hampshire line for 2 years.
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 27 th day of April 1843. and sent to
J. A. Dunning Esq. Bloomingburgh New York.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 107.

Let to G. B. Cox Nov 18, 1837
Reported
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New York City. Jane Hamilton, widow of John Hamilton 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 13th day of June 1848, and sent to Hm. D. B. St. John H. J. B.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 83, Vol. 4

New York 7046
Reps 2 nd Mar 43
Jane Hamilton widow of John Hamilton
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar. and, who died on the 15 or 16 Nov: 1840 of Sullivan in the State of N. Y who was a Private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the N. Hampshire line for 2 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of The city of N. York at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 — day of February 1843 and sent to Hon: J. G. Clinton, H. B. —
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending $400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 — Page 84.

Payment to be made at New York City by
Benj. S. Hartley
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 83, Vol. 4.
Geo. P. King Clerk.
Mrs. Hannah ... He had ... 3 years pension ... in Orange Co Sept. 4. 1852 Joseph Ellis Atty Pleasantburg Pa Philadelphia Pa

Payment to be made at Wick City by J. S. Hester Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 83, Vol. 4. See. Hester Clerk.
James Hamilton He has lived in Sullivan Co 5 years past 5 years in
Orange Co Sept 11th 1848
Joseph Ellis Atty Bloomingburgh
Sept 11th 1848

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Jane Hamilton widow of John Hamilton who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this thirteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight .
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

State of New York } County of Sullivan. } ss.
On this 4 th day of September A D 1858 before me a justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Jane Harnett Who being sworn upon her oath Makes the following declaration for the purpose of obtaining the full benefit of the act of Congress of 29 th July 1848. and the joint resolution of 1 st July 1848. to wit, that she is the widow of John Harnett deceased - late of County of Ulster deceased who was a revolutionary pensioner at the rate of $46. per annum - That since the decease of her said husband, she has been placed upon the pension roll at the rate of $80. - per annum and is now in the receipt of said pension. And she further states that she has been advised that by virtue of said act of 29 th July 1848 and said joint resolution of 1 st July 1848 she is entitled to receive the same rate of pension. That her said husband received in his lifetime. She therefore herewith returns the certificate she now holds, and prays that a new certifi- cate may be issued to her for such increase of pension as she may be entitled to by law Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned now Jane Harnett in oath Joseph Ellis justice of the peace

State of New York } Sullivan County } ss.
On this 24 th day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred & fifty. Before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace of said county personally appeared Joseph Ellis a resident of said county aged 59 years who being duly sworn say that he is personally acquainted with Jane Ham- ilton widow of John Hamilton deceased, and that she is the individual named in the foregoing declaration who is the per- sonne under act of Feb. 2 d 1848. and that the annexed ar- ticle is the same on which she drew her pension. Joseph Ellis
Subscribed & sworn before me } this 24 th day of Sept 1850 } J. O. Dunning J.P.
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Joseph Ellis and that he is a man of good moral char- acter and entitled to full credit & belief. J. O. Dunning J.P.
STATE OF NEW-YORK : } Sullivan County } ss Clerk's Office. }
I Certify That Joseph Ellis J. O. Dunning Esq, the person subscribing the annexed or foregoing deposition and before whom the same was taken was on the 4 th day of September A. D. 1850 a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected and sworn and authorized to take the same; and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 7 th day of October A. D. 1850
Gad Wales CLERK.

Jane Hamilton
D 13 Saltjohn M.C.
House of Representatives
Admitted
Hon.
S. B. St John
Hof R

State of New York } Sullivan County } ss
On this 4th day of April 1848 personally appeared before me Joseph Ellis a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Sullivan aforesaid Jane Hamilton a Resident of Said County aged 64 years who being duly sworn according to law & doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 24th day of February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War that she is the widow of John Hamilton who was a soldier and served as a private soldier during the War of the Revolution and that she was a pensioner and drew a pension under the act of 1844 at the rate of eighty dollars per annum under Said act Sworn and subscribed the her day and year first above Jane X Hamilton mark Dated Joseph Ellis Justice of the peace
I the said justice do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Jane Hamilton and that I know her to be in the receipt of a pension at the rate of eighty dollars per annum as stated by her in the above affidavit Joseph Ellis Justice of the peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with Joseph Ellis Esq. who subscribed his name to the above affidavit and know him to be an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Sullivan in the State of New York - and that the above is his signature
D. B. H. John

State of New York } Sullivan County } S.S.
On this 16 th day of March 1843 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the judges of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Sullivan in said state Jane Hamilton a resident of the town of Mamakating in said county aged 77 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 March 1843 entitled an Act granting half Pay and Pensions to certain widows that she is the widow of John Hamilton dect who was a soldier of the war of the Revolution and that her husband the aforesaid John Hamilton dect was a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death. She further states that she herself applied for and received a five years pension under the Act of Congress passed July 7 1838 at the rate of Eighty Dollars per year and that she has not intermarried but continues the widow of the aforesaid John Hamilton. I was subscribed by me this 16 th day of March 1843 General G. Dimick R. Judge of Sullivan Co. for Jane X Hamilton mark

State of New York } Sullivan County } ss.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned, one of the Judges of said County Joseph Ellis a resident of said county aged 52 years & made Oath in due form of Law and states on his oath that he is personally acquainted with Jane Hamilton who signed and made Oath to the foregoing declaration and that he knows her to be the widow of John Hamilton decd who was a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death and that the above said Jane Hamilton still continues the widow of the aforesaid John Hamilton and that she received a fair year Pension at Eighty Dollars per year under the Act of Congress passed July 7 1838 and that her Pay certificate has been surrendered to the Agency in the City of New York for Paying Pensions.
Sworn - subscribed before me This 17 th day of March 1843
Samuel G. Dinnick R. Judge of Sullivan Co. Pa.
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Joseph Ellis & that he is entitled to full credit - the law
Samuel G. Dinnick R. Judge

I hereby certify that the within named James Hamilton is unable to attend Court on account of old age & infirmity.
Samuel G. Dinnick of Sullivan County Pa. Judge
No 42
James Hamilton executor
I Henry W. Howell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Sullivan Certify that Samuel G. Dinnick is a judge as within and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Affixed My Seal of Office and subscribed my name this - 20 th day of March in the year 1843
Henry W. Howell Clerk of the County of Penn. Pleas of Full-bor
J O Dinnick of age and Bloomfield Borough Sullivan Co. Pa.
My [Signature]

Application of Jane Hamilton for an increase of pension under the act of July 29 th 1848
George B base agent Bloomingburgh Sullivan County NY
Due to J. H. & C. $80 per m. Cony, July 1848
Mrs. H. Roll
J. Ellis Bloomingburgh NY

1042 Mar 25 '43 Bloomington NY 2 o March
Pa
My 3 Mar '43 Jane Hamilton
Hon. J. L. Edwards. Pension Commission Washington City

Bloomington Sullivan County March 21 st 1845
Dear Sir
please answer the letter in as soon to J O Dunning

Washington April 24 th 1848
Dear Sir
Kindly be so good as to inform me of the application of Mrs. Hamilton for a Pension under Act of July 1848 - You will please send me a certificate for her when made out.
Also Respectfully
D. B. H. John

Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
241,384
Jane Hamilton
Wid of
John Hamilton
Rev Rev. Rev.
Act: _____
Feb 2nd 1848
Index:—Vol. _____
A
Page _____
318
[Arrangement of 1870.]

House of Representatives Washington 22 Feb 1873
Sir
In request of Mr Ellis I send you the enclosed papers containing the application of Mrs Jane Hamilton for a pension and request your early attention to her claim
Yours Respectfully J. A. H. Stanton
Col J S Edwards Chief of Pension