Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 185, James Horn, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Horn, James Myers, Susan.
W. 185
(Former Widow)
CONTENTS

5232
New Jersey Susan Myers widow of James Horn
who served in the Revolutionary Col o Dayton P. N.J. war, as a Private for two years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Dec r 1847. and sent to
A. Ray, Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 303 Vol. 4
A

14011.
Susan Myers formerly widow of James Norton M. Jones
on 7 July 1838
h. died Sep 1790
admitted
P 2 yrs — p80
on 4 March 1836 to 4
March 1841, for 4 March
1843 to 4 March 1848 +
for 4 March 1848 —
on roll for war
3rd Regt. for
25 April 1877, and
A. Ray Esq. Brevet

State of New Jersey } Monmouth County } ss
On this Thirteenth day of July, one thousand Eight hundred and forty Six - Personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County Susan Myers . a resident of Allentown in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, will be Eighty two years of age on the fifth day of June 1846, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the acts of Congress passed "July 7, 1838, and the 23 d of August, 1842," granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of James Horn, who was a native of the County of Burlington in said State and while in the Militia Service at Morristown he enlisted in the regular army of the United States in the Spring of 1777, as he often informed declarant under a Captain Gifford and that some time after he served in Captain Anderson's company was in the first and third Regiments but she is unable to say how long. She has heard him often tell of being in the battle of Monmouth and others that she has heard him tell that one Sam Quick enlisted at the same time and place in the same company with him. that she was acquainted with Hugh Agar who served in the same company with her husband, Col Dayton commanded the Regiment in which he served as he stated she cannot say how long he was in the Army but she believes he was in the whole of the war

She recollects to have seen his discharge but has no knowledge what ever became of it, he dying a few years after the Revolution. His old associates in arms often called to see him, when they would talk over the battles they had been in, and the hardships they had suffered. (1) One year after his decease, married a second time. She had two children by her first husband the said James Horn. Viz Mary and Sarah.
She also declares that she was married to the said James Horn on the twelfth day of October, Seventeen hundred and Eighty Six. (1786) by Samuel Rogers Esqre of Allentown. Who has not left any record of marriages, nor has she any record of her own, or certificate, but refers to such evidence as she is enabled to procure, to establish it, her maiden name was Susan Scidmore. That her husband, the aforesaid James Horn died on the — day of September, Seventeen hundred and Ninety. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four. Viz at the time above stated.
She further declares that after the death of the husband aforesaid she was married to George Meyers.

On the fifteenth day of March. Seventeen hundred and Ninety two. that he died on the tenth day of May. One thousand Eight hundred and Seventeen and that she is still a widow.
She further declares that she did not know till recently that she could claim or was entitled to a pension. on account of marrying a second time she thought she was not embraced in the laws. on account of said second marriage.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. Before her  Thos M c Prine Judge Susan X Myers March
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above declarant and believe her statements to be true. that on account of bodily infirmity and the distance to the county seat she is unable to appear in open court
Thos M c Prine Judge

State of New Jersey Mercer County ss
On this eighth day of August Eighteen hundred and forty nine, before the Subscribers a Justice of the Peace in and for said county. Personally appeared Susan Meyers of East Windsor in the County and State aforesaid, in the Eighty fifth year of her age who being duly sworn according to law on her oath doth make the following Supplemental Declaration under acts of Congress passed July 7, 1838 and the several Supplemental acts thereto. That she married James Hearn on the 12 th October 1786 and who died in September 1790, as stated in her original Declaration. That he was a private in the Revolutionary war and served as stated in her first declaration. That on the 15 th of March Seventeen hundred & ninety two - She married George Meyers, who died on the 10 th day Eighteen hundred & seventeen. She further declares that she has no record of her first marriage or births of her two daughters by her first husband James Hearn. She attaches her bible record taken from the said Bible this day giving the dates of the births of her children by her second husband

which record is in the hand writing of her husband George Myers, written upwards of forty years ago, and has always been in her possession. She further declares she is still a widow. That N o . 1, attached, signed Nicholas Wall. She received from him a few days before his death. he was older than declared and knew her and both her husbands, all being of the same neighborhood. That an old certificate shewn her this day N o 182. bearing date May 11, 1781. endorsed "James Hearn" is the name and genuine Signature of her said first husband. She well remembers John Bryant (Indian) who visited her first husband while living, heard their talk much of the war and battles they were in and further saith not. I sworn to and subscribed this the day and year above.
Sworn to before me Obadiah Howells J.P.
her Susan Myers mark The above is known
to me as a person of credibility & truth and of remarkable memory
Obadiah Howells J.P.

Henry Myers was born February 14, 1793
Nicholas Myers was born January 9 1795
Richard Myers was born June 16 1798
Jachel Myers was born June 17, 1779
George Myers was born March 10, 1801
George Myers was born July 14 1803
James Myers was born March 28, 1807
No. 1.
May 29th 1846
This is to certify that I was well acquainted with James Horn and his wife now Susan Mers I do know that they were married and that James Horn was a listed Soldier in the old Revolution War also
I was well acquainted with James Horn from a child Nicklos Wall

State of New Jersey County } ss
On the 8 th day of August A.D. 1849 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County - Personally appeared Stacy Lawyer of upper Freehold in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey in the eighty fifth year of his age since the 23 d of March last past who being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith that during the Revolutionary war he was well acquainted with James Horn who was an enlisted soldier in the Continental line - deponent then lived near Crosswicks in Burlington County New Jersey said James Horn then lived in the same neighborhood (and went to school with said Horn) being brought up in the same place together - said Horn lived with Oliver Jackson when he enlisted - saw him on furlough while in the army more than once - deponent was then an apprentice to Joseph Mairs - said

James Horn was older than deponent Shortly after his return, a few years thereafter there was said James Horn married Susan Seidmore with whom he was acquainted she was brought up at Richard Robins. said James and Susan Horn had two daughters said James Horn died a few years after his marriage to said Susan. within a year or two after she married George Myres a dutchman who had served his time with Richard Hall said George Myres died upwards of twenty years ago she has remained a widow ever since. She is now making application for a pension. said deponent recollects seeing said Horn with his continental suit on, and well remembers said Horn, while at home on furlough, drew the highest prize in a lottery in the neighborhood and soon after he returned to the army Henry Hiland and Hugh Speer were also in the army and when peace was concluded they returned

and resided in the same neighborhood where James Horn and deponent lived. Is acquainted with Henry Myres eldest son of George and Susan Myres. he must be fifty five or six years of age. deponent has resided within a few miles of said Susan Myres all his days Known to me subsisted.
The day and year above { Mary Lawton mentioned before me. }
Obadiah Howells Jr.

State of New Jersey Mercer County } ss
On the 25th day of August A.D. 1849. Charles G. M. Chesney of the City of Trenton a person of credibility and truth appeared before the subscribed Justice of the Peace in and for said County and made oath in due form of law. That he was in the Trenton Banking Company's house on the 17th of March last and there met John Bryant (Indian) a pensioner of the U. States and Soldier of the N. J. line. Deponent asked him if he ever knew a Soldier of the N. J. line by the name of James Horn in the Revolutionary war. He answered he did right well, he was in the same Regiment (1st) with him, but not in the same Company - he was in Capt. Hoolme's Co and James Horn was he thought in Capt. Anderson's Co. Moses Horn a cousin to James belonged to same Company with him the said John Bryant. James Horn was in the army before him - he further said "The James Horn I mean," was from Crosswick, Burlington County and married Suck Ry Seide - more. Saw them after their marriage soon after the war was over, and  he died a few years after his marriage. Deponent informed him that the Agent of Mrs Susan Myer would visit him soon and procure his affidavit this information was obtained at the request of Mrs Myer's granddaughter. John Bryant died soon after and before the agent saw him. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year Charles G. M. Chesney above mentioned before } Obadiah Hoowell, J. Peace

State of New Jersey Sussex County ss
On the 8th day of August 1849 before the Subscribed a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Lydia Myers wife of Henry Myers, of the Township of East Windsor, County & State aforesaid, in the fifty sixth year of her age a person of credibility & truth, who being duly sworn under =ding to law on her oath saith, that her husband is absent from home, that he is the eldest son of George & Susan Myers is older than she, and that George Myers her father in law died in the month of May Eighteen hundred and Seventeen. She will recollect, that her mother in law, widow of said George remains still a widow and resides with deponent about three miles from Allentown. heard Stacy Lawyer talk of her mother first husband James Henry being in the Rev d War. (More than twenty years ago.) Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above written } Lydia Myers before me } Obadiah Howell, J.P.

N o 182.
The State of New Jersey is indebted unto James Horn. Private in the sum of Nineteen pounds five shillings being the one fourth part of the sum allowed for the depreciation of his pay which said sum shall be paid unto the said James Horn or his lawful representative, in specie or the value thereof, within three years from the first day of January, One thousand seven hundred and eighty one bearing an interest of six percentum per annum from the first day of August last. Witness my hand this eleventh day of May One thousand seven hundred and eighty one.
Countersigned
John Stevens Jun r Treasurer
James Ewing Auditor.
(Enclosed) James Horn.
State of New Jersey
Charles G. McChesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Certificate of Depreciation to James Horn, as taken from and compared with the original on file in my Office.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this twenty third day of August. One thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Charles G. M. Chesney Secy of State

State of New Jersey
I Charles G. M c Chesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that Thomas M c Perrine Esquire before whom the declaration of Susan Myers was taken was at the time of the doing thereof one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Monmouth in said State, and that Obadiah Howelle Esquire before whom
the foregoing Supplemental declaration, and several affidavits hereto attached were taken was at the time of the doing thereof, a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Mercer in said State, both duly appointed commissioned and sworn, that full faith and credit are to be given to their official attestations, and that the signatures thereto, are in the proper handwriting of the said Thomas M c Perrine & Obadiah Howelle Esquires.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton in said State this twenty seventh day of August. One thousand eight hundred and fifty nine.
Charles G. M c Chesney
Secy of State

185 Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. 185 (Formerly) Susan Myers, Widow James Horn, Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2, 1848.
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 76.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

10783
New Jersey
Susan Myers
Formerly Widow of James Horn
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the Sept. 1790
of _____ in the State of New Jersey who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Gifford of the Regt commanded by _____ in the _____ line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Trenton at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of December 1829 and sent to H. Ray, Present
Total amount, $ _____
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book D
Vol. _____
Page 201
J. Chase Clerk

8701 New Jersey Susan Myers formerly widow of James Horn who was a Private in the Revolution for two years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Dec r 1842 and sent to
A. Ray, Parent
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 98

Pounds 19 5 0 Shillings 3 12 7 1/2 Pence 22 17 7 1/2
P. Sep. 22. 1783
James Horn
No. 199. Leam and Allens John Cartle Danmorth

No. 102. ]
THE State of New-Jersey is indebted unto James Horn, private in the Sum of Nineteen Pounds five Shillings being the one fourth Part of the Sum allowed for the Depreciation of his Pay; which said Sum shall be paid unto the said James Horn or his lawful Representative, in Specie or the Value thereof, within three Years from the first Day of January, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-one, bearing an Interest of Six per Centum per Annum, from the first Day of August last. Witness my Hand this Eleventh Day of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-one.
Countersigned
James Edwing Auditor.
John Stevens Junr. Treasurer.

Washington Aug 30. /49
James L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions Sir!
In presenting the application of Susan Myers formerly the widow of James Horn for a pension of New Jersey under act 7 Feb 1838.
I beg to remark that her first declaration appears to have been made more than three years back, setting forth her first husband's service; but was never presented I presume not being able till this time to procure record evidence.
She alleges in both declarations her second marriage took place in March 1792. and that no record of their marriage is to be found. But presents an original record taken from her family Bible. by which it is shown the first child was born in Feb 1793. of which I conceive is sufficient to prove the marriage to the first husband before Jan y 1:1794
The certificate of Nicholas Hall (N1) who died a few days after he wrote it, can only be taken in connection with the further affidavits
Mr Stacy Lawyer was acquainted with James Horn who was an enlisted soldier, saw him when on furlough and in service. Knew the applicant as the wife of James Horn

and as the wife and widow of George Mayer the Second husband, going to identify the wives of both husbands.
Gov. M c Chesney (now Secretary of the State of New Jersey) Certifies under oath to what he himself heard from John Bryant now dec d . who was a revolutionary pensioner, state his knowledge of James Born. the company in which he served d . also his clear and distinct knowledge. saw them married after the war d .
Finally, is a copy of a certificate of depreciation N. 182. "being the \frac{1}{4} part of the sum allowed for the depreciation of his pay" i.e. $19.58
all of which is respectfully submitted.
I remain very respectfully Yrs M c Chesney Rev. N. A. May

Washington Nov 1. 1849
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pension
In the case of Susan Myers, formerly maid of James Horne, an applicant on her pension for the benefit - on 7 July 1828 herewith enclose additional evidence. She is the discharge of James Horne, the estate for 3 years or for during the war.
I hope the claim may now be allowed, as it seems to me, to be most ample evidence whitewashed in the case to prove at least two years service.
I remain your most obedt Servt Alex. N. Vay

Jersey Camp January 30 th 1781.
The Commissioners appointed to quiet the uneasiness in the Jersey Brigade respecting the terms of their enlistments met.
Present M c Caldwell
M c Trelinghausen
M c Nicholson
M c Caldwell was appointed to act as Chairman of the Committee and M c Trelinghausen as Secretary. &c.
Jersey Camp near Maristown
Feb y 20. 1781
The Commissioners met.
Present Rev d M c Caldwell
M c Nicholson who proceeded to hear the claims of the first Regiment. &c.
Adjourned until tomorrow morning
Wednesday February 21. 1781.
The Committee met
Present M c Caldwell
M c Nicholson
James Horne discharged - Enlistment for three years or during the war.

State of New Jersey
I Charles G. M c Chesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true extract from a book headed "Jersey Brigade Re- port of Commissioners" as taken from and compared with the original on file in my Office.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this thirtieth day of October One Thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Charles G. M c Chesney Secy of State