Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,701, Isaac Halsey, New Jersey

SERVICE
SERVICE New Jersey.
Halsey, Isaac Sarah
NUMBER _____
W. 7.701
CONTENTS

1 ym A Tucker } history Prior y 28 Edmund A Tucker }
Jersey - 2041
Sarah Halsey.
widow of Isaac Halsey, decd.
who died on the 26 th of April, 1820; of Essex Co. in the State of N. Jersey; who was a Pvt  Dragoon in the camp commanded by Captain P. Potter of the Regt commanded by _____ in the N. J. for 9 mos. pri. infantry 1 month Dragoon
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Jersey at the rate of 34 Dollars 16 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of May, 1838 and sent to B. Miller, Newark, N. Jersey.
Arrears to the 4th of March '38 = $239:72 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. '38 = 17:08
$256:20
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
S. A. Elliott Clerk.
Vol. 2.
Page 127.

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Declaration & Evidence of the Widow Sarah Halsey For a Pension,
End Capt Potters Compt
23 rd Feb. 1776 -
Mess rs of F. con dero ga
23 rd Nov. 1776 —
Admitted
Private - 9 months Insp
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$34:16-
Am. W. Chetwood
no deduction - send to S. B. Miller -
S. B. Miller
Saml H. Miller
New York New Jersey

Declaration
In order to Obtain the Benefit of the Third Section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836. State of New-Jersey,
Essex County—ss on this Second day of November In the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and ThirtySix. — Personally appeared, Before Judges of the Superior Court of Common Pleas. — In and for Said County of Essex and State of New-Jersey, Isaac Halsey aged Twenty five 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 4 th 1836. — That she is the Widow of Isaac Halsey, Late of the Township of Springfield in the Said County of Essex and State of New-Jersey deceased. — Who was a private Soldier during the Revolutionary war as she has always understood and fully believes, — And that she is knowing that the Said Isaac Halsey Enlisted for one year In the winter of 1776 In a Company under the command of Captain Samuel Potter, and went to the North In the Northern army to Canada, And did not return until the Month of March, Seventeen hundred and Seventyseven, And has always heard her Said husband say that he was absent from home & on duty & In actual Service more than one year at that time, — And this deponent further saith, that she has always understood that her husband the Said Isaac Halsey on his return from the North was attached to & Belonged to a Company of Militia under the command of Captain Brookfield and was out on Regular Monthly tours of duty under the Said Captain Brookfield & other officers as much as one Quarter of his time, until the year Seventeen hundred Eighty. When in the four part of that year he enrolled himself in a Company of Cavalry or Troop commanded by Captain Obediah Meecher of Said County and continued in Said Captain Meecher's Company of Light horse until the close of Said war. And this deponent further saith that she is knowing that her Said husband was out on duty and in actual Service a number of Monthly tours in the foot and Light horse in Said war after she was married to the Said Isaac Halsey & that she is knowing that her Said husband went to Staten Island at the time Lord Sterling crossed over the Sound on the

She and is also knowing that her said husband was in the Battles at Connecticut Farms and Springfield, She cannot now say how long her said husband was in actual service during said war, But fully believes he was in actual service as much as two years & six months during said war. — And the said Sarah Halsey further declares that she was born November the Eighth, 1760. — And was married to the said 1778 Isaac Halsey on the Twenty-six day of January Seventeen hundred and Seventy-eight, at Springfield in said county by the Rev. Mr. Don Andale of said place. — Which Marriage took place before the expiration of the last period of his service — And that her husband the said Isaac Halsey was born May the Fifteenth 1757 and died on the Twenty-six day of April, 1820 at his residence in the Township of Springfield in said county. According to the Family Record now in her possession. — And that she has remained a Widow ever since that period. — As will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed. — And further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Sarah Halsey before the said Court —
Ebenezer Doolittle Clerk

State of New-Jersey
Essex County — Is Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Phebe Hand of the County of Essex & State of New-Jersey known to me by General Reputation to be a person of good standing & fully entitled to belief as a Witness and being by me duly sworn on her oath saith, That she is Seventy — years of age that she is Sister to the Widow Sarah Halsey, who was the Wife of Isaac Halsey Late of the Township of Springfield County of Essex & State of New-Jersey deceased. And that she saw the said Isaac Halsey & the said Sarah Halsey (Then Sarah Smith) Married in the Winter of Seventeen hundred and Seventy eight at Springfield in said County by the Rev'd Mr. Von Arsdale of said place And that the said Isaac Halsey and Sarah his wife always Resided together as husband and wife until the death of the said Isaac Halsey which took place, In the Spring of the year Eighteen hundred and Twenty in said County. And this deponent further saith, that the said Widow Sarah Halsey is still living & is as much as Seventy five years of age & still remains the Widow of the said Isaac Halsey deceased. — And the said Phebe Hand further saith that she is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey deceased was Absent from home and on duty as a private Soldier in the Militia Service & in a company of Cavalry or Light-horse under the command of Captain Obediah Meeker of said County a Number of Months during the war of the Revolution after his Marriage to the said Sarah Smith Now the Widow Sarah Halsey. and further saith not
Sworn & subscribed at Springfield } Phebe Hand In said County the fifteenth day of December A.D. 1836 before me Samuel B. Miller — Justice of the peace.

State of New-York, Essex County - ss. Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller A. Justice of the peace in and for said County Betsy Reeves of the County of Essex New-York, known to me by general reputation to be a Woman of good character & in all respects entitled to belief as a Witness, and being by me duly sworn on her oath saith that she is Seventy two years of age That she is the sister of the widow Sarah Halsey, Who was the Wife of Isaac Halsey late of the Township of Springfield in the said County of Essex and State of New-York deceased. And that she saw the said, Sarah Halsey (Then Sarah Smith) Married to the said Isaac Halsey In the month of January Seventeen hundred and Seventy Eight at Springfield in said County by the Rev. Mr. Van Arsdale of said place, And that the said Isaac Halsey and Sarah his wife always resided together as husband and wife, Until the death of the said Isaac Halsey, which took place in the year Eighteen hundred and Twenty, at his residence in said Township of Springfield
And this deponent further saith that the said Widow Sarah Halsey is Still Living & is as much as Seventy five years of age & Still remains the Widow of the said Isaac Halsey deceased. — And the said Betsy Reeves further saith that she is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey was absent from home and as a private Soldier in the Militia Service & in a company of Cavalry or Light-horse under the command of Captain Obediah Meeker of said County a Number of Months during the war of the Revolution and after his Marriage to the said Sarah Smith. Now the said Widow Sarah Halsey. and further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed at } Springfield in said County } the Sixteenth day of December 1813 } before me Samuel B. Miller - Justice of the peace
Truly Yours

State of New-Jersey Essex County
ss. Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County Joseph Datz of the Township of New Providence in the County & State aforesaid Personally known to me to be a Man in good Standing & in all Respects Entitled to belief as a Witness — And being by me duly Sworn doth on his oath depose and say that he is Eightyfour years of age, That he was a Soldier during the War of the Revolution and was well acquainted with Isaac Halsey of the Township of Springfield during said War and believes if he were now living he would be as much as Seventyseven years of age and this deponent further saith that that he is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey was enrolled and Belonged to the same Company of Cavalry or Light horse with this deponent during said War commanded by Captain Samuel Meeker left Christopher Morsh and Captain Elediah Meeker and Stationed along the Lines In New-Jersey under the Command of General Dickerson. That he this deponent and the said Isaac Halsey was on duty together during the War of the Revolution, but cannot now say at what time they served together during said War nor the amount of Service performed and further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed at New-Providence in said County of Essex the Fifteenth day of December A. D. 1836 before me
Joseph E. Datz
Sam l B. Miller Justice of the peace

State of New Jersey Essex County ————— ss Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County Recompense Stationer of the Township of Westfield in the County of Essex and State of New- Jersey, Personally known to me to be a man in good standing and entitled to belief as a Witness And being by me duly sworn on his oath saith that he is Seventy-eight years of age that he was a Soldier in the Revolution that he was well ac- quainted with Isaac Halsey of the Township of Springfield in the County and State aforesaid during the Revolutionary war and believes that if the said Isaac Halsey was now living he would be as much as Ninety-seven years of age. And this deponent further saith that he is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey belonged to a company of Cavalry or Light horse commanded by Captain Samuel Meeker Captain Christopher Allen & lastly by Captain Obediah Meeker — But as to the time the said Isaac Halsey enrolled himself in said company this deponent cannot now say but believes it was in the latter part of said war, & while the said company was under the command of the said Captain Obediah Meeker and this deponent cannot now say as to the amount of service performed by the said Isaac Halsey.
Recompense Stationer Sworn to and subscribed at Westfield in said County — the Sixteenth day of December A. D. 1818 before me
Sam d B. Miller — Justice of the peace

In the Matter of the application of the Widow Sarah Halsey for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836.
State of New-Jersey Essex County - ss Personally appeared Before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace In and for Said County Jacob Bather of the County of Essex New-Jersey Personally known to me to be a Man In Good Standing and in all Respects entitled to belief as a Witness. And being by me duly Sworn one his oath Saith That he is Eighty one years of age That he was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution & Was Well acquainted with Isaac Halsey of the Township of Springfield In Said County during Said War and believes That If the Said Isaac Halsey Was now Living he would be as much Twenty Seven years of age And this deponent further Saith That the Said Isaac Halsey Enlisted In a Company of Foot as A private Soldier under the command of Captain Samuel Bather for one year and was Marched to the North under the command of Colonel General Dayton in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six and Served out his full term of one year as a private Soldier - And Returned home in the year 1777. and was then Enrolled In a Company Light Horse but dont Now Recollect under what Captain but frequently Saw the Said Isaac Halsey on duty as a Light horse man from the first of the year 1778 To the close of Said War - But cannot now say what length of time he served in Said War as a horseman but is known That he saw the Said Isaac Halsey on duty & in active Service as late in Said War as Seventeen hundred and Eighty one. And further Saith not. Jacob Bather Sworn to and Subscribed at Springfield In Said County this 26 th day of January A D. 1837 before me Samuel B. Miller Justice of the peace

On the Matter of the application of the Widow Sarah Halsey for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 4 th , 1836.
State of New Jersey Essex County — ss Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County. Benjamin Crowe of the Township of Westfield In the County of Essex and State aforesaid. To me Personally known to be a Man In good Standing & in all Respects Entitled to belief as a Witness — And being by me duly Sworn on his oath Saith That he is Seventyfive years of age. That he was a Soldier in the war of the war of the Revolution and was well acquainted with Isaac Halsey Late of the Township of Springfield in the County of Essex and State of New Jersey deceased, during said war and Believes that if the said Isaac Halsey was now living he would be as much as Seventy nine years of age And this deponent further Saith that he always understood that the said Isaac Halsey was Married to Sarah Smith. In the Month of January 1770 and is knowing that they Resided together as husband & wife During the Revolutionary war, And always after until the death of the said Isaac Halsey, which Took place in the year 1820 And that the said Widow Sarah Halsey is Still Living & has Remained a Widow ever Since the death of her said husband. — And This deponent further Saith that he is knowing that In the year 1776. The said Isaac Halsey Enlisted for one year under the Command of Captain Samuel Catter (afterwards Colonel Catter) and Left home in said Company for the Northern Army but dont now Recollect what Colonel he went under. — But is knowing that he was absent from home more than one year & always understood that he served out his full term of one year in said Company. — & in said This deponent further Saith, That he has often seen the said Isaac Halsey on duty as a Light

Hoosier under the command of Captain Obediah Meeher but cannot now say at what period of said war he belonged to said company nor what amount of service he performed. — But believes he belonged to said company of Calvary for the greatest part of the Revolutionary war after he returned from the North. And further saith not.
Sworn & subscribed at Westfield, Benjamin Gion In said county this 27 th day of January A. D. 1837. before me
Sam l H. Miller — Justice of the peace
Atty Benjamin Crane

In the Matter of the Application of the Widow Sarah Halsey for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 4 th , 1836.
State of New Jersey
Essex County ss. Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace for said County — Jane Stewart of the City of Newark in the County & State aforesaid. Known to me to be a Woman of good Character and Entitled to Belief as a Witness.
And being by me duly sworn on her oath saith that she is Fifty eight years of age that she is the daughter of the Revd. Jacob Van Arsdale of the Township of Springfield in said County deceased. — And has always understood that her Father the said Jacob Van Arsdale came to reside at Springfield in said County before the commencement of the Revolutionary war & was pastor of the Presbyterian Church & Congregation in that place and Resided there until his death which took place in the year Eighteen hundred and one. — And this deponent further saith that her Father the said Jacob Van Arsdale kept a Marriage Book a small book made for that purpose with a paper cover in which he Entered the Names of those he Married, the time when and amount of Fees received for his services. — Which Record came into this deponents possession, after the death of her said Father & not thinking the said Book of any value the Children had it to play with until it got torn and much defaced and then it was taken and used for wrapping and waste paper and entirely destroyed and is not in being at this time — And further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed at Newark
In said County January 20 th , A.D. 1837. before me
Jane Stewart
Sam l B. Miller — Justice of the peace

M r John Newton to M rs Sarah Halsey
State of New Jersey County of Essex ss.
I Elias Van Gelder Just: Clerk of the County of Essex & of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Sarah Halsey widow of Isaac Halsey for a pension. — I further certify that Samuel B. Miller Esq: before whom the several affidavits hereto annexed of Phoebe Hearn Polly Reeve, Joseph Doty, Rebecca Stanley Jacob Potter Benjamin Crane and Jane Stewart were res- pectively made and taken, at the time of taking the same, was and still is a Justice of the Peace of said County, residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn and that the signatures "Sam d B. Miller" — subscribed to the Jurats of said affidavits respectively are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court at Newark the Twenty Eighth
day of January A.D. Eighteen hundred & thirty seven. —
E. Van Gelder Clerk

117701.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Isaac Walsey a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 1 yr Pvt. Samuel Potter Ebenezer Dayton N.J.   From 1777 to 1780 at various times Brookfield   1781 at various times to close of war Obediah Meeker Samuel Meeker Christopher Marsh  
Battles engaged in, Connecticut Farms & Springfield
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Essex Co N.J.
Date of application for pension, Nov 2 1836. Her cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Essex Co. N.J.
Age at date of application, Nov 8 1760
Remarks: Sol. son of Joseph was born May 15 1757. He mar Jan 26 1778 at Springfield Essex Co N.J. Sarah Smith He died Apr 26 1820 at his home in Springfield Twp. Essex Co N.J. A son Samuel lived in Newark N.J. in 1850
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Susp DV
Letter to Hon. Mr. Christopher,
Mar. 2, 1837,
Let to B. Miller Aug. 8, 37
do. to same Aug. 24, 1837

N. Jersey Sarah Halsey let to J. B. Miller 14. Apr. 38
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N.J. WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
7701
Sarah Halsey Wid. of Isaac Halsey Pvt. Rev. War
Act: _____
July 4 th 86, Ser. 3 d
Index:—Vol. _____
24
Page _____
305
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Mar Mr.
23. 1897 - History to William A Halsey - Newark. N. J.
1921. Mar. 21. Visit to Mrs. G. A. Skinner aw.

Newark New-Jersey May 10 th 1830.
J. S. Edwards Esq
Sir having understood by your Letter to Samuel B. Miles. Dated War department Pension office April 14 th 1830. That the Widow Sarah Halsey. — "The Claimant " will be allowed for nine months service of her husband " in 1776, the term established by the rolls of his regiment " and for one months service the only tour specified as a " private of Dragoons, If it be decided to accept a pension " for that term a certificate will be issued accordingly.
Now therefore, Although I think the same a Very small allowance. Still I do hereby agree to accept and take a certificate for the above stated service under the Law of July 4 th 1836. And relinquish all farther claim that I might have for my husband's service under said Law.
Witness my hand and Seal at Newark Essex County New-Jersey the day and year first above written.
Witness Present.
Cornelia B. Halsey.
Sarah Halsey
Sam B. Miles

James H. ...
Respectfully Yours,
Company, and I have not been for many years at our store in Commerce or Camp
has not of course in the Miller or a Camp
Sarah H. ... M. J. ... 36
W. W. Aderson
all ... of ...

Newark, N.J. 9. Dec. 1858.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City.
Sir,
Please allow my Agent, Daniel D. Addison Esq. to examine the papers on which my Mother, Mrs Sarah Halsey, Widow of Isaac Halsey was admitted to a Pension, as I believe she received less than she was entitled to. She was married 3 or 4 years before the close of the Revolutionary War, but I am uncertain whether that fact was proven, and I cannot say whether she was pensioned under Act of 4. July 1836 or 7. June 1838.
My Father served in the Continental Line, and afterwards in the Militia as a Cavalry man, and at one time he commanded a Cavalry Company, but I know not how long.
Respectfully Yours,
Samuel Halsey

Further Evidence
In support of the claim of the Widow.
Sarah Halsey for a pension.
Sam d B. Miller New York

Relative to the application of the Widow Sarah Halsey for a Pension Under the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836.
State of New-Jersey Essex County ss Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County. — Matthias Dennon of the Township of Springfield County and State aforesaid. To me Personally known to be a Man of good character and Entitled to credit as a Witness. — Who being by me duly sworn on his oath saith that he is Eighty six years of age, that he was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and was well acquainted with Isaac Halsey and Sarah his wife, (Formerly Sarah Smith) during said war. — And this deponent further saith that he is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey was enrolled in and belonged to a Company of Horse or Cavalry commanded by Captain Christopher Morsh and Sergeant Captain Obadiah Meeker during the Middle or latter part of the Revolutionary war, saw him on duty under the command of Captain Morsh in the Summer of Seventeen hundred and Seventy eight and is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey continued in the service of the United States under the command of the said Captain Morsh & Captain Obadiah Meeker until the close of said war. — and further saith not.
Sworn and subscribed at his Matthias Dennon Springfield in said County } Monk November 10 th 1837 before me
Saml B. Miller — Justice of the peace
Mr Dennon requests me to state that he is now Blind which is the reason for making his mark or cross.
Saml B. Miller

In the matter of the application of the Widow Sarah Halsey for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 4 th A.D. 1836.
State of New-Jersey, Essex County — Is Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miles a Justice of the peace in and for said County Norris Crane of the County of Morris and State of New-Jersey, To me personally known to be a Man of good Character and in all respects entitled to credit as a witness; Who being by me duly sworn on his oath saith that he is Seventy-three years of age, That he was well acquainted with Isaac Halsey and Sarah his wife, (Formerly Sarah Smith) of the County of Essex New-Jersey during the Revolutionary War. — at that time he Resided with Mr. Joseph Halsey the Father of the said Isaac of said County of Essex, and within one Mile and a half of the Village of Springfield. And this deponent further saith that he is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey Enlisted as a private in the year Service under Captain Samuel Cotts and Left New-Jersey for the North in the four part of the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy six and did not return until the Spring following, And that he then done Common Militia duty for a time under Captain Brookfield in said County of Essex. And that the said Isaac Halsey then Enroled himself in a company of Cavalry or Troop of horse commanded at the time he was so Enroled Either by Captain Christopher Morsh or Captain Obediah Meeker, as a private. And this deponent further saith, that he is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey was in the Battle of Springfield in the year 1780 under the command of the said Captain Obediah Meeker and was at that time on a Monthly tour of duty, and that at that time the said Isaac Halsey was a Married man and had one child by the said Sarah. — And that he the said deponent stood guard over one of the Ammunition Waggons, which was left at the said Joseph Halsey's on

on the day of said Battle, and is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey was out on duty & in actual service more than one Month at that time. — And Verily Believes that the said Isaac Halsey was out on duty and in actual service as much as one Quarter of his time after his return from the Northern Campaign until the close of the war of the Revolution as he this deponent resided with the father of the said Isaac nearly all the time during said war. — And said deponent further saith that the said Sarah Halsey is still living and remains unmarried and the widow of the said Isaac Halsey deceased who died as much as fifteen years ago. — And further saith not. Norris Crane Sworn to and subscribed at Newark ( In said County October 3 rd 1837 ( Before me
Sam l B. Miller — Justice of the peace
Mr Norris Crane, Affidavit

On the Matter of the Application of the Widow Sarah Halsey for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 24 th 1836
State of New-Jersey Essex County — I personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County. — Nathan Elmore of the Township of New Providence in the County and State aforesaid, To me personally known to be a man of good character and entitled to full credit as a witness — And being by me duly sworn on his oath saith, That he is seventy five years of age That he was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and was well acquainted with Isaac Halsey of the County of Essex and State of New-Jersey during said war. — And is knowing that the said Isaac Halsey Belonged to a Company of Colvary first commanded by Captain Samuel Meeker and lastly by Captain Abediah Meeker during said war — And this deponent further saith that he belonged to the said Company and that he and the said Isaac Halsey done a Number of Turns of duty together under Captain Abediah Meeker during the war of the Revolution connect now say how many Stations at Elizabeth Town New-Jersey and that the said Isaac Halsey rode a Very handsome Brown Mare and was well equipped. & further saith not.
Nathan Elmore
Sworn to and subscribed at New Providence in said County on the 27 th day of September A.D. 1837 before me —
Sam l B. Miller — Justice of the peace

W th Nathan Elmer
State of New Jersey } County of Essex } ss. I Elias Van Ausdale jun r : clerk of the County of Essex do hereby certify that Samuel B. Miller before whom the several Affidavits hereto annexed of Matthias Denman, Norris Crane & Nathan Elmer were respectively made & taken, at the time of taking the same, was and still is one of the Justices of the Peace of said County, residing therein, and duly commissioned and sworn; And that the signatures "Sam d B. Miller" subscribed to the jurats of said Affidavits, respectively are genuine —
In Witness Whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed my seal of Office at Newark the Twentieth day of November A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty seven — 1837 —
E. Van Ausdale jun r clerk

Relation to the application of the Widow Sarah Haloy for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1838.
State of New-Jersey Essex County ————— So Personally appeared before me Samuel B. Miller a Justice of the peace in and for said County Jacob Patter of the Township of New Providence in the County and State aforesaid to me Personally known to be a Man of good character and in all respects Entitled to belief as a Witness — And being by me duly Sworn on his oath saith that he is Eighty one years of age. That he was acquainted with Captain Samuel Patter of the County of Essex New-Jersey Before the commencement and during the war of the Revolution and until he died, and that he is knowing that that the said Capt Samuel Patter Entisted a Company of Men and left New Jersey for the North in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six, — And that the Book of accounts now shown him wherein the name of Samuel Patter Book of accounts with his Soldiers is written at the bottom on the first leaf and the name of Isaac Haloy Among others in Alphabetical order on said leaf and also the name of the said Isaac Haloy on the 30 th & 107 pages in said Book he Believes to be the Book of Accounts kept with his men whilst in the Northern Campaign, — And this deponent further saith that he was well acquainted with a Number of the Men named in said Book and believes there is no one now living that is their names or Soldiers in said Company & that the said Isaac Haloy therein named was the Husband of the said Sarah Haloy the above named applicant for a pension — And that the said Captain Patter on account of sickness and death in his family Returned home in the latter part of the year and as he now believes in the latter part of November or first of december and Left the said Isaac Haloy on duty with said Company who did not return until the

next Spring and that soon after the said Captain Potter returned he was appointed a Colonel of Militia which commission he held until the close of said War, and further saith not. Jacob Potter
Sworn to and subscribed at New Providence in said County June 23 rd A. D. 1837. before me
Saml. H. Miller Justice of the Peace
Jacob Potter
Memorandum

Resolution to the application of the Widow Sarah Holsy for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 11 th 1836.
State of New-York Essex County — } So personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County The Revd John C. Hart. A Respectable Clergyman — on Presiding at Springfield in the County and State aforesaid. — And being by me duly sworn on his oath saith that he is thirty two years of age — That he has Been Pastor of the Presbyterian Church and congregation at Springfield in said County more than two years. And this deponent further saith that there is no Record of said Church in his possession prior to the year Eighteen hundred and two. — And after making diligent search he has never been able to find any Marriage Record kept by said Church or congregation prior to that time. — and further saith not. Sworn to and subscribed at Springfield in said County } John C. Hart July 20 th 1837. Before me Sam l B. Miller Justice of the peace
State of New Jersey } County of Essex } ss. I Elias Van Arsdale Jun: Clerk of the County of Essex & of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County do hereby certify That "Samuel B. Miller Esq: before whom the foregoing affidavits of Jacob Potter & John C. Hart were severally made & taken, at the time of taking the same, was & still is one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said said County duly commissioned & sworn & that the signatures "Sam d B. Miller" subscribed to the jurats of said affidavits respectively are genuine. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court, at Newark, the Twenty sixth day of July A.D. Eighteen hundred & thirty seven. E Van Arsdale J: Clerk

Mrs Deborah Carr Mrs Sarah Halley Mrs Betsy Vinland Mrs Mary Binson Mrs Susanna Bool Mrs Abigail Brown & Mrs Rachel Bosworth

Newark N. Jersey December 19 th 1837. J. L. Edwards Esq.
her claim taken out
Sir I herewith Enclose to you the Declaration and Evidence of the Widow Treturah Earl for a pension. — With an expectation that there will be some Alteration in the Rules and Regulations adopted by the War department in respect to the Widows proof of Marriage. She being one of those where there is no Record to be found & No one now Living that was present at her marriage. — As the Regulations now stand it must operate against many honest Claims. For it is well ascertained that there is but few Records of Marriages to be found, in New Jersey at this time that was kept during the war of the Revolution and I presume not many in the United States of such they are either lost or destroyed. — And as to the Clergymen certificate of Marriage I have not as yet been able to find one. And to require a Witness that was present on the occasion as stated in your Letter of November 24 th 1836 I apprehend is requiring too much at this late period as it can't be expected that there is many now Living that was present at any Marriage before or during the war of the Revolution. And further I believe it is requiring more than is required in any court of Law or Equity in the United States.

Sir You will please to Inform me whether there is any thing further required in the claim of Mrs Sarah Halsey. I enclosed to you on the 24 th November last, The affidavits of Messrs Norris Brown, Nathan Elmer & Matthew Benion which I conclude must be in all respects Satisfactory as to Service after Marriage. Understanding from your Letter of August 1 st 1837. that you was now satisfied as to her husband's Service in 1736.
I would further call your Attention to the claim of Mrs Betsy Orneland having sent you her Supplemental affidavit as required on the 24 th November last. but have not been able to procure any further evidence of Marriage and would be glad to know whether her Statute is Satisfactory & whether you have been able to find any evidence of Marriage on the old papers of her Second husband on file in your office —
I am again under the necessity of calling your Attention to the claim of Mrs Mary Benion you state in your Letter of 5 th September 1837. that the proof of Marriage is now Satisfactory. and as to the Two Years of duty of Three Months each I presume is also Satisfactory & William Glorin Esq Expressly Owns. en

his Second affidavit which I sent you that her husband done not less then three Months active service in the common Militia a part of which was done and performed after Marriage - Therefore I apprehend she must be entitled to Nine Months service at least. — As to her husbands service as express Rider I cannot find any further evidence to establish that fact & conclude must be given up. —
And I will take the liberty further to state that on the 2 day of October last I enclosed to you the declaration and evidence of the Widow Susanna Cook & the declaration & evidence of the Widow Phoebe Brown. Which papers I have not heard from since.
I remain Respectfully Yours & c.
Sam l B. Miller
N.B. As to the claim of Mrs Rachel Worworth I should like to know whether you still adhere to what is required in your letter of May 4 th 1837 viz requiring Record proof of Marriage as to her claim, If so I shall be under the necessity of preferring her claim to Congress. — As there is no such Record to be found as will seen by reference to the Affidavit of the Rev d Mr Yonewey. Sam l B. Miller.

Newark New Jersey July 26 th 1937. Y. S. Edwards Esq
Sir In your letter of March 2 nd 1937. To the Hon ble William Chetwood relative to the claim of M rs Sarah Halsey Wi fe of Isaac Halsey dec d . You state as to the term of 12 months in Captain Patter's Company of Colonel Elias Dayton's Regiment in 1776 his name is not found on the rolls, nor indeed that of his Alleged Captain. — And agreeably to the Rules that term should be proved by to credible witnesses &c. — And as there is no one to be found now living that belonged to Captain Samuel Patter's Company in the year, 1776 I herewith enclose to you the old book of accounts kept by the said Captain Patter with his men in said year and whilst he was with said Company in the Northern Campaign, with Elias Dayton, Receipt which I found in said book. — With the second affidavit of M rs Sarah Patter and old and respectable inhabitant of the said County of Essex a Relation and near Neighbour to the said Captain Patter all his life. — For the purpose of proving said Book, and the reason why Book was not continued until the Spring of 1777. Owing to the great length of time being obliged to resort to secondary proof. — There being no one now living as before stated, who served in said Company. And I would further state that I presume there is further evidence filed in your office as to Capt n Patter's Company in the Northern Campaign. — In the applications

for Pensions by Isaac Harriman, David Kent, Michael Meeker Nathaniel Ogden and Isaac Wood. Under the act of March 10 th 1810 whose names you will find on said Book. — You will also find the name of David Sibley, David Sibley or Von Sibley on the on the pension list who I presume was in the same service which with the Antiquity of said Book I hope may prove satisfactory, so far as to establish Mrs Halsey's claim to the 12 Month service in 1776 & 77. As to the Specifications of the several terms of service performed by the said Isaac Halsey deceased under Captain Brooksfield and whilst in the Cavalry service under Col Obediah Meeker. I cannot find that said service can be more specifically proven than is already stated in the Declaration & Evidence now in your office. The service performed in said Cavalry Company was mostly done in small detached parties it is impossible at this late day to prove the exact periods of service. I also enclose the Affidavit of the Rev John C. Hoad to show that there is no Marriage record, to be found here by the Presbyterian Church at Springfield.
You will please to return said Book as soon as convenient as the family are desirous of having the same in their possession.
Your early attention to the above will much oblige yours with the highest Respect &c.
Sam l B. Miller

Newark New Jersey May 12 th 1873 A.
J. S. Edwards Esq
Sir I herewith Enclose to you Mrs Sarah Halsey's Acceptance as Respond by your Letter to me. Dated War Department, Pension Office April 14 th 1873 A. Relative to her Husband's Service in the war of the Revolution as mentioned in said letter.
I also take the liberty to further call your attention to the claim of Mrs Mary Sheer as she is very anxious to have the same closed agreeable to your, Proposals to the Hon G. D. Wall and her acceptance forwarded to you by Mr Davis Respectfully yours &c.
Sam W. Miller

Newark N. Jersey November 24 th , 1937 J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir after long delay I send you the Closing Testimony of the Widow Sarah Halsey for a pension, which I believe myself must prove satisfactory. — I say Closing Testimony because I do not now know where any further evidence can be had, When her claim is closed you will please to return me the old book kept by Captain Barnard Potter in 1776. unless it should want for some claim presented by the Hon. L. Condett.
With all due respect & Attention
I remain yours &c
Sam l H. Miller

Newark New-Jersey August 21 st 1837
Y. S. Edwards Esq
Sir I received a letter from Geo W m Crump Esq, dated Pennin Office August 8 th 1837. Relating to the claim of Mrs Sarah Halsey, Widow of Isaac Halsey deceased. - Stating that the Evidence relating to the Service of the claimants Husband in the year 1776 is now satisfactory But that there is no Evidence of Service after marriage.
As to the Service after Marriage. Please to further examine the affidavit of Mr Joseph Datz attached to her Declaration. - If I am not mistaken Mr Datz states in said affidavit that he and the said Isaac Halsey served one month together in a company of Cavalry or Troop under the command of Captain Obediah Mether. - Which could not have been until the year 1780, as Capt Obediah Mether did not have command of said company until the first of the year 1780 as will appear from the Declaration of Mr John Crown (Now deceased) And further I think he states said Service to have been after marriage. Not having a copy of said affidavit in my possession and not having had an opportunity to see Mr Datz since receiving said letter I may be mistaken. - Should that be the case I will endeavor to see him as soon as convenient and ascertain the fact. he living some distance from this place. I also believe there is some evidence that Mr Halsey was in the Battle of Springfield which was on the 23 rd June 1780 and must have been after marriage.
Respectfully Yours &c.
Sam l B. Miller

Newark N. Jersey March 23 rd , 1930. J. S. Edwards Esq
Sir having understood from the Letter of G. Wm Crump Esq Dated August 01 st , 1929. That the evidence is now satisfactory as to the claim of Mrs Sarah Halsey for a pension as to her husband's service in 1776. — And that her evidence was not satisfactory as to his service after Marriage, I therefore enclosed to you on the 24 th November last the affidavits of Messrs, Norris Crone, Nathan Elmer & Matthias Denmen Relative to the service of Mr Halsey after marriage since which I have not heard any thing further as to her claim. You will please to examine the additional evidence and let me know the result as soon as convenient. —
Respectfully yours &c.
Sam B. Miller

G. W.
May 7 1889 317 W 45 th St New York
W m A. Tucker
Drains information as the record of military services & pension granted to Capt. Isaac Halsey of the Revolutionary War Cavalry Service.
Dept. of the Interior,
May 11. 1889.
Respectfully referred to the
Compt. of Pensions E. M. Dawson
Acting Chief Clerk

WILLIAM A. TUCKER,
317 West 45th Street,
NEW YORK.
May 7: 1889.
Rev. John W. Noble 1 Secty of the Interior Washington DC
Dr Sir,
I am compiling a genealogy of my ancestors - the Halsey branch. I find one Captain Isaac Halsey served in the Revolutionary War, and am informed his widow received a pension for his services.
Not knowing exactly how to proceed to get a record of his services and her pension, I have thrown myself upon your kindness and now ask, if it is not within your province to give me this infor-

WILLIAM A. TUCKER,
317 West 45th Street,
NEW YORK
2
-material from your department, that you will see that the record is sent from such department or departments of the Government as may have the same.
Captain Isaac Reasey was born at Springfield New Jersey May 15. 1757 He died there April 26. 1820. I am informed he was captain of Calvary or light-horse and served during the entire war period - another authority says he was captain of a Militia Company and led his company in fight at Battle of Springfield June 23. 1780. His wife's name was

WILLIAM A. TUCKER,
317 West 45th Street,
NEW YORK
3
Sarah (Smith) Halsey.
Your kind attention and early response will greatly oblige.
Yours very truly
William A. Tucker

31 Nassau Street N.Y. City April 13/84
James Tanner Esq. Com. of Pensions,
Dear Sir, -
Will you kindly send me from the records of your de- partment any information of the history or services of an Isaac Halsey an Officer in the Revolutionary War supposed to have lived in or near Spring- field New Jersey.
By so doing you will greatly oblige
Yours very truly Edwin B. Tucker.

Newark, N. J.
February 11 th
Dear Sir.
I am anxious to obtain some information regarding Isaac Haasey , who served in the war of 1812 , and whose widow Mrs. Sarah Smith Haasey , received a pension.
What I would like to know is - whether he was an officer or private and in what regiment he served.
Thanking you for the

Courtesy - I remain Yours Truly Wm A Haesey.
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions - Washington

2735 Northwestern Ave., Detroit, Mich. 2/11/21.
Revolutionary War Section Pension Office Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly give me any information available at your office, as to the services in the Revolutionary War, of Isaac Halsey of New Jersey , probably Newark. His grandson, Isaac Halsey Snyder, of Newark, N. J. was my great grandfather. If possible I wish to ascertain maiden name of his wife and name of his daughter (mother of Isaac Halsey Snyder) also the name of this daughter's hus- band, and maiden name of Isaac Halsey Snyder's wife.

Thanking you in advance for this information, I am
Yours very truly,
(Mrs. G. A.) Laura F. Skinner