Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7786, Holman Samuel, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Noass
Holman, Samuel Betsey
N 7786
B.L.Wt. 13193-160-55-
CONTENTS

2483 New York A Betsey Holman widow of Samuel Holman N.Y. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of Octr., 1853. and sent to Marshall Pearse Hartwick Otsego Co. N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 75. Vol. A
(18)

18733
New York
Samuel Holman (aged 58)
of Otsego County in the State of New York who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Sproat of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 of August 1822, and sent to the  James  Morell George Morell, Coopers town, New York
Arrears to 4th of March 1822 — $366.96
Semi-annual all'ce ending 1 Sept 1822 — $ 48
45 mo 27 1/2 8 360 131 6.96
$414.96
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
May 12 1820

107.456 act March 3/55- April 30/55
Betsy Holman widow of Samuel Holman pin
Wap. Cont. line
13 193
War of the Revolution Rec Pension act July 1853
W. Ref 53- 2485
Ad: 160 Ac., Dec: 24/55, B. J. H.
ms
Thomas McIntosh Jr Sarturica Otago Co New York
Vol. No. 53.

No. 456
Bounty Land
Act of March 3 rd
1855
Mr. Betsey Holman

State of New York } County of Allegany } p. On this Twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1855 one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes within and for the County and State aforesaid Betsey Holman aged Eighty one years a resident of Hartnett in the county and State aforesaid, who being by me duly sworn according to law declares, that she is the Widow of Samuel Holman deceased who was a private in the revolu- =tiary war, she further declares that her husband died at Hartnett in the county and State aforesaid on about the Ninth day of April A.D. 1848. and that she is now a widow. She further states, that in conformity with the 2 nd Section of the Act of February 1833. she was duly inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum and duly received a Certificate to that effect under the Seal of the Department of the Interior which was Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3 rd 1833. Page 45. Vol A. and she begs leave to refer to the papers and Records on file by virtue of which she obtain- ed the said pension for all necessary evidence as to the services death of her said husband and her marriage and to establish her claim to Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3 rd 1855. And she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the

Act aforesaid, and further state that she has never received nor before this applied for Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress.
Betsey W Holman Mark.
We William Robinson and Solomon B. Cone residents of Hartwick in the County of Otsego and State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Betsey Holman in our presence and we further declare that we know the said Betsey Holman to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that she is now a widow
William Robinson S B Cone
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; and that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that by reason of her age and infirmity she was unable to write her name and therefore made her mark, and that I have no interest in this Claim.
Sheffield Hannington Justice of the Peace
Know all men by these presents that I Betsey Holman of the town of Hartwick in the County of Otsego and State of New York and the Widow of Samuel Holman deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War do hereby constitute and appoint Thomas M c Intosh Jr of Hartwick aforesaid my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute

and receive from the United States the Pounty Land certificate or Warrant due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service, and generally to do all lawful acts and things touching the premises. Hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said Attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises as much so as if present myself In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24 th day of March A.D. 1835-
Then Betsey X Holman Mark.
Acknowledged and subscribed before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Allegany and State of New York this 24 th day of March A.D. 1835-
Sheffield Harrington Justice of the Peace
State of New York County of Allegany } ss: I William C. Fields Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that Sheffield Harrington whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate and acknowledgment, is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly sworn and authorized to administer oaths for general purposes and take acknowledgments, and that all his official acts as such justice of the peace are entitled to full faith and credit

And that the said County Court is a Court of Record.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 14 th day of April A.D. 1833. William G. Fields Clerk

STATE OF New York } ss. COUNTY OF Otsego }
Be it known, that on this twentieth day of May , A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty three , before Samuel Bowne County Judge in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Betsey Holman , a resident of Hartwick in said County, and made oath according to law, that she is the widow of Samuel Holman who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death at the rate of $96.00 per annum—that she was married to the said Samuel Holman on the 18 th day of September eighteen hundred and two in the town of Hartwick and State of New York that her said husband died on the 9 th day of April eighteen hundred and forty eight that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining such amount of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations, or decisions that have been or may hereafter be adopted.
The said Declarant further states, that she hereby constitutes and appoints Marshall Pease of Hartwick her true and lawful Attorney and Agent to prosecute said claim, with power of substitution, to examine all papers and documents in relation to it, and to do all things necessary and lawful in the premises; except drawing the money, which will be hereafter provided for.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me  me the 20 th day of May 1853 S. B. Bowne County Judge. May 20 th 1853.
for Betsey X Holman Mark
I, Samuel Bowne County Judge in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Betsey Holman above named, is a respectable resident of this County, and is the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing declaration; she has this day appeared before me and acknowledge the above Power of Attorney to be her act and deed. I further certify that said Betsey Holman by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to write her name and therefore made her mark to the foregoing declaration of attorney.
STATE OF New York } Otsego County, ss. }
Samuel Bowne County Judge Otsego County
I Wm C Fields Clerk of the County Courts County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Samuel Bowne before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, was at the time of execution, County Judge in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name, this 9 th day of July in the year 1853
Wm C Fields County Clerk.

State of New York } I personally appeared before me Elizabeth Forest Lawrence County } Holman aged 53 years saith that he was — well acquainted with Samuel Holman and that he was enlisted as a private soldier in the month of July on or about the 20 th of said month in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine in the army of the United States of America against the common enemy for the term of nine months and that he was on the Continental Establishment belonging to the thirteenth Regiment in the Massachusetts line commanded by Col d Shout and was ac- -quainted with him whilst he belonged to the said Reg t and that I know that he served in the above said Regiment faithfully for the full term of nine months the age of the said Samuel Holman is now about fifty seven
Sworn and subscribed before me this 7 th day of May 1820
Elizabeth Holman
Thos Darris one of the Judges of court common Pleas Forest Lawrence County
I John Scott Esq r One of the Justices of the Peace in & for Lawrence County State of New York do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Elizabeth Holman & Helen King both of me of truth & veracity
John Scott Justice Peace

Joseph York Clerk of the county of Lawrence and clerk of the court of common Pleas in and for said county do hereby certify that Thomas J. Davis whose name appears at the bottom of the within affidavit was on the day of the date of the same a Judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of St. Lawrence duly commissioned and sworn - and further that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Judge and truly believe that the signature Tho. J. Davis to be his own proper hand writing - And I do further certify that John Scott whose name appears at the bottom of the within certificate was at the time said certificate was made a justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned & sworn and that the signature John Scott is the proper hand writing of the said Justice - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 7 th Feby 1820 Joseph York Clerk J. M. Spencer Depy Clk.

State of New York Onondaga County 3p: Simon Smith of the Town of Onondaga in said County being duly sworn states that he was a Musician in the Thirteenth Massachusetts Regiment from the time of its organization to the end of the war - that some time in the latter part of the summer of the year 1879 - he became acquainted with Samuel Holman who about that time joined said Regiment as a private in Captain Pauls Company - and knew him serving in the same for about the period of seven months - that he joined said Regiment at Salem in the State of New York & was discharged at the battle of the Highlands some time in the spring of the year 1880 - that the person now his present is the same Samuel Holman who served as aforesaid
Subscribed before me this 8th day of June 1821 before me Joshua Forman
Simon Smith
First Judge of Onondaga Court House -
I certify that the above named Simon Smith is a credible witness that I have known him many years Onondaga June 8. 1821 - Joshua Forman First Judge of Onondaga Court House -

State of New York Onondaga County Clerk's Office
I certify that Joshua
Tamens was the first Judge in and for the county of Onondaga duly Commissioned and sworn as such On the eighth day of June eighteen hundred and twenty One and further that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the within signature of "Joshua Tamens," is in his own proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 9 th day of June eighteen hundred and twenty one
R. S. H. E. S. Dep. Clk.

Samuel Holman 4292
John Russell
Judge
Cooperstown, N.Y.
Recd? July 9. 1819.
Pyrætra
Cast on Row
17 July 1819

State of New-York, OTSEGO COUNTY
ss. Samuel Holman aged 56 years being duly sworn, saith, that he is a resident of the town of New Lisbon in the County aforesaid, and has served as a private soldier in the war of the revolution against the common enemy, for the term of Nine Months and longer, at a certain period of the war herein after mentioned, on the Continental Establishment, and is yet a resident citizen of the United States; and by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support. And this deponent further saith, that he never has received any pension from the U- nited States, and doth hereby relinquish his claim to every pension that may have been heretofore allowed him by the laws of the United States, excepting and reserving to himself the right of claiming, and he doth hereby claim a pension under an act entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed 18th March, 1818. And this deponent doth further declare under oath, that the time he entered the army of the United States in the war of the revolution aforesaid, on the Continental Establishment, the officers under whom he served, and the line to which he belonged, together with the time and manner of leaving the service, are all correctly set forth, according to the best of his knowledge and recollection, in the following manner; that is to say, he the said
Samuel Holman at did at Springfield in the State of Massachusetts in the month of July 1779 enlist for nine months under one Captain Smith in Colonel Sprouts regiment belonging to the Massa- chusetts line. This deponent served said nine Months and was discharged at the Highlands in the State of New York in the month of April 1880. by Captain Allen. This deponent believes that a Colonel Smith commanded said regiment when he, this deponent was discharged. This deponent hath it not in his power to offer other evidence of his service. Sworn and subscribed before me this 9 th day of May 1818.
Samuel Holman
John Russe Judge of Otego Com. pleas

State of New York Oswego County. I certify that I am satisfied that Daniel Holman within named by rea- son of his reduced circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his county for support - Given under my hand this first day of July 1879 John Russell Judge of our place.
State of New York Oswego County Clerk's Office. I certify that John Russell whose sig- nature appears to the foregoing writings is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County duly qualified as such and that I hereby believe the signature to be genuine.
Given under my hand The Seal of said Court this first day of July 1879 Ariel Spofford Dep. Clerk

State of New-York, OTSEGO COUNTY,
} ss. 1
John Russell one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid, do certify that I am satisfied the said Samuel Holman served in the revolutionary war as aforesaid, against the common enemy, for a longer term than nine months, as stated in the affidavit of the said Samuel hereunto annexed—And I do further certify
that full credit is due to the deposition of the above named Samuel and also that the evidence on which I have founded my judgment is contained in the affidavit of the said Samuel
Given under my hand at Cooperstown this 20 th day of August 1878.
John Russell Judge of Otsego Common Pleas

Samuel Hollman Hartwick Brooks by State of New York
George Morrell Apt Cooperstown
Samuel Hollman priv:
Col. Spvate Mch 11 Reg h
1779 = for 9 mos. 9 May 1810.
On roll - 13 th Reg t - also proved by 2 witnesses -
Applicant aged 50 yrs
Wife aged 47 yrs - most part of the time deranged, & lunatic.
2 daughters 17 & 18 yrs of age - healthy -
1 son 13 yrs old - weakly -
1 daughter 4 yrs old
Whole amt of debt: appears to be $150.24 -
debts $802.93 -
court certifies Clear amt. of property to be $820. -
George Morrell, Esq. Hartwick, N.Y.
Cooperstown

District of New York Albany County
On this 20 th day
of June 1821 personally appeared in open Court being A Court of Record in the County of Albany aforesaid Samuel Holliman of the town of Hancock in the County aforesaid age Sefty Eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 & the 1 st May 1820, that the said Samuel Holliman aid at Springfield in the State of Massachusetts in the month of July 1779 Enlist for nine months under One Captain Gould in Colonel Sprouts Regiment being the thirteenth Regiment belonging to the Massachusetts line on the Continental Establishment. That this deponent served said nine months & was discharged at the Highlands in the State of New York in the month of April 1780 by Capt Allen That he sent his discharge to Boston directly after his discharge by Sam l Arrott for the purpose of obtaining the State bounty which was given to those Volunteers who Enlisted in the Continental Service That the said Arrott Received & paid over to this deponent the bounty but soon returned to this deponent his discharge which the said Arrott alleged he had lost. This deponent believes that Col Smith commanded the Regiment when he this deponent was discharged. 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 & Eighteen & that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner or any part thereof with intent thereby disposed of my property 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 & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18 th day of March One thousand eight hundred & Eighteen. I 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 herunto annexed by me subscribed —
Inventory of Real & Personal Estate.
I have no Real Estate Personal Estate
1 Iron year old Mule $40.00 — two Cows $26.00 — 2 Hogs $6.00 — One plough & six dragtaths & 2 hoes $7.00 — 2 old Axes & One old Scythe & tackling & Hay knife $2.50 — Three Whipple trees & One old piece of a chain & three chains $1.75 — 1 Iron kettle 2 pots 1 Tea kettle Spain Axes Irons $8.00 — 1 Shovel & tongs 1 old frying pan 1 Nail hammer $3.00 — 1 Brahma 1 plain Chest 1 old Table 3 tin pans $9.87 — 5 tin Basins — 1 Poringue One pinto platter 1 Spoon $2.00 — 1 pick Bowl 2 old Bands 1 Spoon & small Tarts & two pails $7.50 — 1 pair flat Irons & One Spider $1.25 — 7 old Chains 2 old Whips $5.00 — & Some other small articles of House hold Furniture worth about $2.00 — I have due to me the sum of $37.87 & I owe the Sum of $82.93 3/4

I Am by occupation a Farmer infirm in health I have received an injury in my right arm which prevents me from doing much labor. I have a wife and son 30 with me aged 47 who is very weak & infirm. It is most part of the time arranged for a Seminary. I have four Children residing with me. Abigail aged 19 yrs old & able to maintain herself. Eliza aged 16 years. Mostly Unable to maintain herself. Samuel aged 13 yrs old & rather weakly & when in health is able to maintain himself. Sarah Ann aged 10 years & unable to maintain herself. Cooperstown June 20 th 1821
Sworn & Declared on this Samuel Hollman 20 th June 1821 Before the Court
William Nichols Clerk
State of New York Otsego County Clerk's Office I William Nichols Clerk of the court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego & State of New York Do hereby certify that the foregoing Part & the schedule thereunto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court. 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 two thousand Eighty Dollars. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court this 6 th day of August 1821 William Nichols Clerk

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Stolman a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( as his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
W. file 7786
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Springfield Mass July 79 9 mos. Pri. Fowles Smith 13 Mass                                                   
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, May 19. 1818-
Residence at date of application, New Lisbon, Otsego Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, 56 died Apr. 9. 1849.
Remarks: Sol. mar - Hartwick N.Y. Sept. 19. 1802 Betsey Lippitt
Wid. appln - May 20, 1853 - as - no Hartwick, Otsego Co., N.Y.
over →
Very respectfully,

In 1821 wife
1821 47 1774
1855 81 1774
 Ch - Abigail 17  Eliza 16  Samuel 13  Sarah Ann 4 yrs. 

History to Mr. Frank Holman, Buffalo, N.Y.
1907 May 9 - Hist. to Alfred L. Holman 1907 May 27, Ad. Holman info how to apply to Treasury Dept. for date of death. aw. 1913 Jan. 13. To Frank N. Holman. $
Jan. 5/13 A
Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7786
Betsey Holman Widow
Samuel Holman Pvt. Res't. W.
Act: Feby. 30/53
Index: — Vol. 4, Page 34
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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13.193
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New Aug

No 2643
Betsy Johnson of Samuel
Let to M c Lean Sept 23/55 Mary

Princeton, N.Y.
Alfred

Adm
For re-consideration
25 Apr. 1022
Rejected
Short Service
Side letter
Nov. 3 1821
Hon. J. Hanks, H.R.?
25 Apr. 1022
Subsequent testimony, marked A. states applicant to be very feeble & poor wife, at times d. ed. (as heretofore stated.)

Pension Office Sept 20/53
Sir
Please report time of last payment to or death of within named pensioner
Respectfully &c
Genl. Cust. Comr
3 and
Present
St. Louis
Mo.
Samuel Holman, for p. m. Act 1818. ~ Dec. 9 th April 1849, Paid to his death.
J. Burt Auditor.

July 14, 1853
App. of Betsey Holman, widow of Saml Holman, Otsego Co., N.Y.
Act 3 a Feby. 1853.
0.22
Rev.
Allowed $96 per annum Comm. Feb 3 - 1853
Marshall Pears, Hastwick, Otsego Co., N.Y.
Dempson Office, Albany

L. P. Waldo Esq.

Hartwick Otsego N.Y.
Mr. Waldo Esq.
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the additional Proof. in regard to the claim of Mrs. Betsy Holman which is thought to be sufficient if not please to drop me a line as soon as convenient, and more can be obtained if necessary,
Very respectfully Yours
Marshall Pearse Agt.

Brief in the case of Betsy Holman widow of Sarah Osego County and State of New York act of Feb 3-1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a private in Massachusetts living no. And pensioner under act of March 18.1818. at But $96 per annum
Allowed $96 per annum
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by credible witnesses residing in Ia county named Joseph Lippett & Chester Rockwell
Death by auditor's report Identity & widowhood " by credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Marshall Pearce Hastuck Osego N. York
Examining Clerk.
J. S. Gray

Hon J. C. Calhoun Secy of War Washington Cy

Hon J. C. Calhoun
Sir
I enclose you
the previous papers of Samuel Nottingham for allowance - Mr. Nichols the clerk sent an draft the transcript of his declara- tion in Court & omitted forwarding the other papers. They are herewith enclosed
I remain with Great respect
Yours &
J. W. Morell
Coopers Town Aug 6 - 1821

State of New York } County of Otsego } ss
On this 8 day of October in the Year 1853 I Joseph Lippitt of the Town of Hartwick County and State aforesaid being duly sum- moned and says I am 82 years of age I was at the residence of Samuel Walman and Betsey Lippitt in the said Town of Hartwick and I think it was September the 19. 1852 and I saw them Married they lived together as Husband & wife up to his death which was April 9 th 1858 and I attended his funeral I am a. disinterested witness , I do not expect any benefit or profit from the above I know the said Betsey Walman to be the Widow of Samuel Walman deceased Subscribed and sworn before me this 8 day of October 1853 } Joseph Lippitt
Sheffield Kennington (Justice of the Peace)
I certify that the above Joseph Lippitt
STATE OF NEW YORK, OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, WILLIAM C. FIELDS, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Sheffield Kennington Esquire, was, on the 8 th day of October 1853 a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well ac- quainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 11 th day of October 1853.
Wm C Fields CLERK.

State of New York } County of Otsego } Jo
On this 8 day of October in the Year 1853 I Joseph Lippitt of the Town of Hartwick County and State aforesaid being duly sworn deposes and says I am 82 years of age I was at the wedding of Samuel Walman and Betsey Lippitt in the said Town of Hartwick and I think it was September the 19. 1832 and I saw them Married they lived together as Husband & wife up to his death which was April 9 th 1838 and I attended his funeral I am a. disinterested, citizen I do not expect any benefit or profit from the above I know the said Betsey Walman to be the Widow of Samuel Walman deceased
Subscribed and sworn } Joseph Lippitt before me this 8 day of October 1853 }
Sheffield Kennebec (Justice of the Peace)
I certify that the above Joseph Lippitt is a man of good moral character and a man that could be depended on under all Circumstances
Sheffield Kennebec
(Justice of the Peace)

State of New York } County of Otsego } 88
an. This ninth day of June in the year 1863.
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and County aforesaid Chester Rockwell and Thomas Johnson residents of the State of New York and County of Otsego who being duly sworn according to law declare that Betsey Holman is the widow of Samuel Holman deceased who was pensioner for services rendered in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain we have been acquainted with the said Holman and family for about fifty years past the said Betsey Holmans maiden name was Betsey Lippit they were married about the year 1802 and that they lived together in this neighborhood up to his death as husband and wife and that he died April 9. 1848 in the town of Hartwick State & County aforesaid and that we have lived near Neighboors to the said Holman and family ever since their marriage or most of the time and that she is still a widow and we further certify & declare that we are disinterested witnesses
Chester Rockwell
Thomas Johnson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9 day of June in the year 1863
STATE OF NEW YORK, OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, WILLIAM C. FIELDS, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Sheffield Harrington Esquire, was, on the 9th day of June 185 3 a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Otsego, duly authorized to act as such, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the said County, at Cooperstown, this 9th day of July 185 3
Wm C Fields
CLERK.

State of New York } County of Otsego } 88
an. This ninth day of June in the year 1853. Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and County aforesaid Chester Rockwell and Thomas Johnson residents of the State of New York and County of Otsego who being duly sworn according to law declare that Betsey Holman is the Widow of Samuel Holman deceased who was pensioner for services rendered in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain and have been acquainted with the said Holman and family for about fifty years past the said Betsey Holman's maiden name was Betsey Lippit they were married about the year 1802 and that they lived together in this neighborhood up to his death as husband and wife and that he died April 9. 1848 in the town of Westfield State & County aforesaid and that we have lived near neighbors to the said Holman and family ever since their marriage or most of the time and that she is still a widow and we further certify & declare that we are disinterested witnesses
Chester Rockwell
Thomas Johnson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9 day of June in the year 1853
And I hereby certify that Chester Rockwell & Thomas Johnson are credible witnesses
Shuffield Wannington Justice of the Peace.

For the appley Samuel Holman Nantwich
Jos Banks H. R.
A.

State of New York Otsego County ss. Henry Baker of the town of Hartwick in the County aforesaid being sworn saith that he has been acquainted with Samuel Hol man about eighteen or nine teen years & during that term he the said Samuel has been industrious notwithstanding his health has been bad. But he is at this time so infirm that he is unable to procure a living by his labor. His wife being weakly & sometimes sickly renders him under the necessity of calling on his friends for charity & assistance - Sworn this 5th day of March 1822 Before me -
Eliza Frost Judge of Otsego Common Pleas

State of New York Otsego County ss: Thomas Pierce & Samuel Crafts both of the town of Hartwick in the County aforesaid being respectively sworn say that they have been acquainted with Samuel Morrison about fourteen years & that the said Samuel has during that term of time been very industrious & frugal and with all his industry & frugality has not been able to obtain but a little or no property & that in the said Samuel during the aforesaid term has been very much out of health & is now too infirm to labor much & that his Wife is weakly & also unable to do much labor
I swear on this 6th day of Samuel Crafts of January 1822 Thomas Pierce Before me
Chisholm Doot Judge of Otsego County Thomas Pierce Sworn this 7th day of February 1822 before me Chisholm Doot Judge of Otsego County

State of New York Otsego County
vs. Stephen Holden of the town of Hartwick in the county of Otsego being sworn says that he has been acquainted with Samuel Holman about twenty years & during that time he the said Samuel has been industrious and frugal but with all his industry has not been able to procure but a very scanty living, being a man very much out of health and his wife being a weakly woman & by turns insane and this deponent further saith that the said Samuel's inability of later years has been so great that he is no longer able to sup- port himself & family without assistance
Stephen Holden Sworn this 5th day of February 1822
Before me
Ebenezer D. Root Judge of Otsego County

State of New York Otsego County ss. Parrish Bragg of the town of Hartwick in the County aforesaid being de- posed, that he has been acquaint- ed with Samuel Holman for thirteen years & has occasionally prescribed for him & his wife in time of sickness as their Physi- cian & that they are both of slender constitutions & that he thinks the said Samuel Holman's corporal ability not sufficient to support himself & family
Given this 5th day of Feb y 1822
Parrish Bragg
Before me
Eliza East Judge of Otsego Co. ss.
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State of New York Otsego County ss. Thomas Fuller of the Village of Cooperstown and County of Otsego being sworn says that he has been acquainted with Samuel Holman hitherto or twelve years & for the last few years has been particularly acquainted him, and that the said Samuel Holman is a weak and infirm man, in delicate health and wholly unable to support himself & family for his manual labor, and further this deponent saith not.
Sworn this 2 nd day Thomas Fuller of Feb y 10 th 1822
Before me
Ebenezer D. Fitch Judge of Probate Cam. Rhas

State of New York Otsego County ss: John Blood of the town of New Lisbon and County aforesaid being sworn says that he has been acquainted with Samuel Holman of the town of Hartwick about eight or ten years. has lived a near neighbour to him & has generally found him to be a man of good health that his wife is also a weakly feeble person & sometimes deran- ged. that the said Samuel is a temperata & industrious man but from the public state of the said Samuel's health, his deponent is of opinion that the said Samuel is not able to support himself & family without pecuniary aid either from the public or his friends —
John Blood
Given this 5th day of Feb y 1822
Before me
Eliza Grafton Judge of Otsego Co. N.Y.

State of New York Olsego County To I certify that Blishen Took before him the within affidavits affirmed to have been taken ver at the time of taking said affidavits a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Olsego duly qualified as such and that the signature of the said Judge to the jurat of said affidavits is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Com- mon Pleas for said County this 15 th of Feb y 1822 William Nichols Clk By J. C. Moore Dp Clk

District of New York Otsego County On this 20 th day of June 1821 Personally appeared in open court being of a Court of Record for the County of Otsego aforesaid Samuel Holman of the town of Hartwick in the County aforesaid aged fifty eight years who being first duly sworn according to Law, altho' on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of congress of the 18 th march 1818 and the 1 st May 1820 that he said Samuel Holman did at Springfield in the state of Massachusetts in the month of July 1779 enlist for nine months under one Captain Foss in Colonel Sprouts Regiment being the Thirteenth Regiment belonging to the Massachusetts line on the Continental Establishment, that this de- ponent served said nine months & was discharged at the Highlands in the State of New York in the month of April 1780 by Capt Allen - That he sent his dis- -charge to Boston directly after his discharge by Sam- uel Arrott for the purpose of obtaining the State Bounty which was given to those volunteers who enlisted in the continental Service - That the said Arrott Received and paid over to this deponent the Bounty but never returned to this deponent his discharge which the said Arrott alleged he had lost. This Deponent Believes that Col Smith commanded the regiment when he this deponent was discharged. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820 S

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 & Eighteen And that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any other manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it 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 Eighteenth day of March An thou- =sand Eight Hundred & Eighteen & 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
Inventory of Real & Personal Estate
I have no Real Estate
Personal Estate
1 Your year old mare $40 - two cows $26.00 2 Hogs $6.00 - One plough & Six Hoes $7.00 2 Old axes & 1 Old scythe & a hatching & hay knife $2.50 3 Whipple trees & one old piece of a chain & 3 chains $1.75 1 Iron kettle 2 pots 1 Tea kettle 1 pair Andirons $8.00 1 Shovel & fork 1 Old frying pan 1 Nail hammer $3.00 One Barn door 1 plain chest 1 Old table 3 Tin pans $9.87 5 Tin Pans 1 Porringer 1 pewter plate 6 Spoons $2.00 1 pork Barrel 2 old Barrels 1 Loom 4 Small tubs & 2 pails $7.50

Spain Flat Irons 1 Spider $1.25 7 Old chains. 2 Old wheels $5.00 & Some Other Small ar- =ticles of House hold furniture worth about $2.00 I have due to me the sum of $37.87 I owe the sum of $82.93
I am by occupation a Farmer infirm in health & have received an Injury in my right arm which prevents me from doing much labor. I have a wife residing with me aged 47 who is very weak & infirm & in most part of the time deranged & a lunatic - I have four children residing with me. Abigail aged 17 years & able to maintain herself - Eliza aged 16 years weakly & unable to maintain herself Sam- uel aged 13 years rather weakly & when in health is able to maintain himself - Sarah Ann aged 4 years & unable to maintain herself.
Cooperstown June 20 th 1821
Samuel D. Johnson
I sworn to be Doctand. On this 20 th June 1821 Before the Court William Nichols Clerk
Attye Common pleas June 21 st 1821 The court estimates the value of the within named applicants estate over and above his debts at Eighty Dollars
J. White Elisha Root David Fipp
  40.  120. 37.     26  37. 07.     6      7. 50  $ 150. 24     1. 75  on 93 - debts.     8. 00      3. 00  75. 31 - in possession.     9. 07      2. 00      7. 50      1. 75      5. 00      120. 37.      court certifies and to be $ 00 - above applicants debts.

State of New York
Otsego County Clerk's office G. S. Williams
Nichols Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego & State of New York Do.
Hereby Certify that the foregoing Oath & Schedule hereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property, described in the aforesaid schedule is Eighty Dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said Court this 4 th day of July 1821
William Nichols Clerk

ALFRED L. HOLMAN 225 DEARBORN STREET CHICAGO
Cable Address—NAMLOH Code—BEDFORD McNEILL
April 27th, 1907.
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you kindly furnish me the pension record for services in the Revolution of the following persons:
Otsego Co., N. Y. Samuel Holman. Pension commenced May 9, 1818. St. Lawrence Co., N.Y. Eliphalet Holman. " April 9, 1818. Warren Co., N.Y. John Holman. " March 4, 1881.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy,
I am,
Yours faithfully,
Alfred L. Holman.

FRANK N. HOLMAN
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
2275 STRATFORD AVENUE (MOUNTAIN VIEW)
45 KEARNY ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Jan'y 3. 1913
Hon. Commr. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly furnish me the military record of Samuel Holman whose name appears in the Census of Pensioners for 1840 at page 92. The soldier referred to was my great grandfather.
Thanking you in advance for an early reply
I am
Yours truly Frank N. Holman

FRANK N. HOLMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 30 LAW EXCHANGE, BUFFALO, N.Y. AND 8 REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE, NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y.
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30 Law Exchange. Buffalo N.Y. December 10, 1897.
Chief of the Recd and Pension Office, War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Yours of 8 th inst. giving information as to enlistment etc. of Samuel Holman , Revolutionary War (Mass.) at hand, from which appear the records of three men of that name. It is believed that the one in question was paid a pension, in which case the last payments would have been made by the office covering the territory now covered by Buffalo office, and payments would have ceased at his death in 1840-41. The last few years of his life he resided at Springville N.Y. where he died. Do your records show these facts - and, if so, will you kindly give record in full of the Samuel Holman whom they must identify, and greatly oblige.
Very truly, Frank N. Holman

R.P.O. 500877 Dec 13/1897
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500877
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Dec'r 13, 1897.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. Frank N. Holman, No. 30 Law Exchange, Buffalo, New York.
The indorsement from this office dated the 8th instant contains all the information found of record bearing upon the subject of your inquiry.
For information relative to pensions, application should be made to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of all wars, and whose office is separate and distinct from the Record and Pension Office of the War Department.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office
(800a) Per HA

ALFRED L. HOLMAN 225 DEARBORN STREET CHICAGO
Cable Address—NAMLOH Code—BEDFORD McNEILL
May 13th, 1907.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:—
I beg to thank you for sending me the Revolutionary records of Eliphalet Holman, Samuel Holman and John Holman, in answer to the request in my letter of April 27th.
I would like to find the dates of death of the first two, or when the last payments were made to them, as well as to the widow of Samuel Holman. Some years ago in a case of this kind I was referred by you to the Auditor of the Interior Department, Treasury Department, Washington, and told to cite a certain number for reference. Will you kindly extend the same courtesy to me again?
The index number on the record of Eliphalet Holman which you send is "Survivors File 41,655; and on Samuel Holman is "Widow's File 7786.
Will you also kindly inform me if in either of these cases the place and date of birth of the pensioner is given?
Thanking you in advance for the favor of a reply,
I am,
Yours faithfully,
Alfred L. Holman

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DECEMBER 1897 FILHS

FRANK N. HOLMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 30 LAW EXCHANGE, BUFFALO, N.Y. AND 8 REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE, NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y.
7 30 Law Exchange, Buffalo, N.Y. December 15, 1897.
Commission of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Enclosed correspondence had with Re cent Pension Office. Will you kindly take the matter up. What is desired is the record of enlistment, service etc., of Samuel Holman , who enlisted in the Revolutionary War, from Massachusetts, and the identification of whom (among three of that name) rests upon his being a pensioner of that war whose pension was paid to him at Springville N.Y. for some years & up to 1841. Kindly give me this information as promptly as may be possible so oblig.
Very Truly, Frank N. Holman

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY.
January 5th, 1898.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Samuel Holman, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on May 9th, 1818, at which time he was 56 years of age and residing at New Lisbon, New York, and his pension was allowed for nine months' actual service as a private in the Mass. troop Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Smith and Col. Sproat. He enlisted at Springfield, Mass.
His widow, Betsey, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Frank N. Holman,
30 Law Exchange,
Buffalo, New York.

Mr. Alfred L. Holman, 225 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill -
Sir:-
In reply to your letter dated the 13 th and received on the 15 th inst, you are advised to apply to the Auditor for the Interior Dept. Treas - Dept - for the dates of the deaths of the following Revolutionary war pensioners:
"Eliphalet Holman, Certificate #17188 issued May 29, 1820 under the act of March 18, 1818 at New York and subsequently transferred to the Ohio agency"
"Betsey Holman widow of Samuel; Certificate #2485 issued Oct. 18, 1853 under act of Feb. 3, 1853 at the New York - Albany Agency"
The places and dates of the births of the above named soldiers are not mentioned.