Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,699, William Hanness, Continental New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental New York
Hanness William Margaret
W. 19.699
CONTENTS
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9481 R
New York
William Hannaf
of Middleburg in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Spencer of the 8th  Continental Jersey line, for the term of three years 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 2 d of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th of Apr 1819 and sent to Hermannus Bruck Esq. Schoharie, New York
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. 10 mos. 3/31. 80. 77 semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th Sep 1819 48. 00 $:128.77
cont'd { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. } Notif n sent Dec. 19 th 1820 to Jacob Smart M r of Schoharie Co. N.Y.

Albany 2,026
Margaret Hannes widow of William Hannes
N.J. who was a Pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818 and who died on the 21. December 1826 of Schoharie Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Spencer in the N. Jersey line for 2 years Continental
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars, _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of March 1839, and sent to Hon. R. M. Clellan, Middleburgh, N. Y.
Arrears to the 4th of March '39 240-00 Semi-annual allowance ending 1. Sept. 40-00 $ 280.00
{ Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk Book A Vol. 2 Page 81

Mr. Hunsicker
2 May 1810.
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State of New York -
Schoharie County ss: - On the second day of May, 1850. Before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Schoharie aforesaid, personally appears William Harnes, aged fifty-eight years, on the tenth day of March now last past, resident in the Town of Middleburgh Jefferson, in the County of Schoharie aforesaid, who being by me firstly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War;" That the said William Harnes enlisted for the term of three years in May, 1777, at Sedgwick's Colony (then so called) in the Southern part of the State of New York, adjoining the State of New Jersey, in the Company commanded by Captain William Watson, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Malcolm, in which said Regiment he continued to serve for about two years and six months, when he was transferred to another Regiment commanded by Colonel Oliver Spencer, in which he continued until the expiration of the said term of three years for which he had enlisted - when he was discharged at Morristown in the State of New Jersey; That he was in the following Battles and Skirmishes, viz: he was one of a Detachment commanded by Lt. Col. Aaron Burr at an assault and taking a Redoubt, at Hackensack; - at the Battle of Monmouth, where Genl. Lee commanded, and at several Skirmishes with the Indians, particularly at Chemung, on the expedition commanded by Genl. Sullivan; - That he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services than the affidavits of John Allen herewith accompanying -
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid - His William Harnes
Hermanus Boeck, one of the Judges as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Harnes did serve

serve in the revolutionary war as is stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress -
Thos M c BROWN
I do certify that Thomas Bouch Esq r is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Schuylkill, as appears by the Commission of the Pleas now on file of record in the Office of the said Court - and that he is duly sworn & qualified - and further, that the foregoing signatures of the said Judge are in his own proper hand writing - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Office, this eighth day of May, 1810 -
W. W. Enders clerk

State of New York
Schoharie county ss: John Allam of the Town of Schoharie, in the county and state aforesaid, of lawful age, being duly sworn, maketh oath and saith, That he, the deponent, was in the American Service, in the revolutionary war. That he was then well acquainted with William Hannis having served for about two years and six months, as nearly as the deponent recollects and believes, and that that time of service was in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Malcolm; from which the said Hannis and the deponent were transferred, with others, to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Spencer where they served together for about two months. Then the deponent was again ordered to join another Regiment called the 6 th Pennsylvania Regiment, commanded by Colonel Obbie, or Obley.
That the deponent always understood that the said Hannis was enlisted for the term of three years.
And further saith not. — John Allam his mark
Sworn, May 2 d . May 1818. before WM d BOUCK One of the Judges of the court of common pleas of Schoharie
Schoharie March 27 th 1819. I do hereby certify that it hath been proved to my satisfaction that the above named William Hannis is a man in indigent circumstances —
WM d BOUCK Judge of the Schoharie Com: pleas.

M m Hannaf
Schoharie Co.
9481
Sept 19
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State of New-York Schoharie county ss. }
On this fourth day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open court, being a copy of record, commonly called the court of common pleas, holden in and for the county of Schoharie, and state aforesaid, William Hanning aged sixty one years, resident in the county of Schoharie in the state aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that, he served in the revolutionary war, as follows that is to say; he enlisted into the revolutionary regular service for the term of three years in 1777, in the state of New-York, in a company commanded by Captain William Watkins, in Colonel William Malcom's regiment, continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps for about two years and nine months; was then detached into into Colonel Oliver Spencers regiment, in which corps he continued to serve until sometime in May in the year 1780, when he was discharged from the said service, in the town and county of Morristown, in the State of New Jersey, and that his original declaration was made

The second day of May 1818 to the best of his recollection: and the number of his pension certificate is 9481
his William X Hannis mark
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revo- lutionary war, passed on the 18 th of March 1818; and I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
his William X Hannis mark

Inventory
Real estate I have none
Personal property
  One horse with one stiff knee worth about $51.00   One cow and calf worth about 141.00   One sheep and one swine 41.00   Two hoes, a pot & kettle, six knives & forks } 21.50   Four earthen plates, five tea cups & saucers   One tea pot, one tea kettle, two earthen pots, one pan, two barrels, one plough } 21.00   Three chairs, one ax, one pitchfork, one scythe & snarth, two tumblers } 31.00   Chest, table, cupboard, five earthen bowls, one stone jug, one bucket, } 2.00   One churn, four common table spoons, six teaspoons, one tin dipper, one tin cup. } 1.25   Small cooking glass & two razors   One small pair of shears, 01.03   An account against Henry Bristol 61.00 
391.78
his William Hannes mark

And this deponent further saith, that he has no occupation, than that of a days laborer, and is unable to work the whole time in consequence of rheumatism and palsy which he is troubled with; he has four in family including himself; Mary his wife aged about sixtyone years, who is unable to contribute to her own support, but very little in consequence of rheumatism and contraction of the nerves Mary his daughter, aged about 26. who cannot more than support herself Caty his daughter, aged about 18 can support herself.
This deponent further saith that he is indebted about — $70 00
Sworn to in open court this 4 th day of October 1820 before me John Smart Clerk
his William X Hannes mark

County of Schenectady I John Smart, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Schenectady, do hereby certify that the foregoing Affidavit and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copies 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is thirty Nine Dollars and Seventy Eight Cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fourth day of October 1820
John Smart, Clerk of the Schenectady Common Pleas

V 2397
Margaret Harris

State of New York Schuylkill County ss.
On the Eleventh Day of July in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven Margaret Flannery a resident of the town of Carlisle in the county of Schuylkill personally appeared before me Henry Shaper a judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schuylkill aged 77 Years and nine Months who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following Decla- rations that she is the widow of William Flannery deceased that her husband William Flannery died February 21 st 1826 in the town of Carlisle aforesaid, that she the Margaret was Married to the said William Flannery on the 14 th Day of January in Year 1782 in her fathers house John Scott; before Joanna Schoonmaker a justice of the peace in the town of Hamble- town in the county of Ulster; that the said Joanna Schoonmaker is Death and no record is found of her marriage; but Sarah Davis was present and was her bidden Maide at her marriage that the said Margaret was Married to William Flannery aforesaid in the town aforesaid; and that after marriage her husband William Flannery did Military service yet in the revolutionary war this deponent says that she is the widow of the said William Flannery deceased remain unmarried to this day; that she is old and a poor helpless widow unable to support her self that she is in want of relief; by an act of congress of 1836 she the said Margaret claims her husbands annuity or pension; and this deponent further testified that her husband William Flannery was a pensioner at the day and time of his death
Sworn and subscribed - The Eleventh Day of July 1837 before me Henry Shaper a a judge of Schuylkill common Pleas
her Margaret X Flannery Mark
I Henry Shaper a judge of Schuylkill common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Margaret Flannery who subscribed the above affidavit and made oath to the same is a person of credibility and her oath is entitled to full credit. Henry Shaper a judge of Schuylkill common Pleas

State of New York } ss. County of Montgomery } on this Tenth day of July A.D. 1887 - personally appeared before John Hand one of the Judges of the County of the County above named (the same being courts of record) - Sarah Davis of the Town of Glen in the said County - who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath depose and say, that she is personally and intimately acquainted with Margaret Hennes - of the Town of Carlisle in the County of Schoharie N.Y. - who is about to apply for a pension from the United States - and that she this deponent was also personally acquainted with William Hennes - the deceased, late a pensioner of the United States - and this deponent doth further depose and say that she was present when the said Margaret Hennes (her maiden name Margaret - Scott) was married to the said William Hennes - which was on some day in the month of January or in the winter of the year one Thousand Seven Hundred and eighty Two - at the dwelling house of John Scott (the father of the said Margaret) in the Town of Marbletown in the County of Ulster and State aforesaid - and that the said marriage was Solemnized by and before Deacon Schoonmaker Esq - then a Justice of the peace - and she this deponent has been frequently at the house - at the dwelling house of the said William and Margaret - whilst they resided in Carlisle aforesaid - before the death of the said William Since his death - and is satisfied that the said Margaret has remained a Widow ever since the death of the said William - her husband - and this deponent is of the age of 59 years past and further says not - Sarah Davis Sworn to and Subscribed before me me on the day and year first aforesaid
John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Sarah Davis who has sworn to the above affidavit - and know her to be a credible person and that the statements made in said affidavit are entitled to full credit - John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts

State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's Office — ss:
I, George D. Ferguson, Clerk of the county of Montgomery aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Hand, before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, was on the date of the same a judge of the County Courts of said County: And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe that his name subscribed to said affidavit, and to the within certificate is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this 10th July 1887.
G. D. Ferguson. Clerk.

State of Massachusetts Schoharie County ss.
William Styles of the town of Carlisle in the county of Schoharie being duly sworn, according to Law doth Depose and say on his oath that he has been well acquainted with William Flannery Deceased and with his wife Margaret on and before and even since the revolutionary war that the said William Flannery died in the town of Carlisle aforesaid that the said Margaret Flannery is the widow of William Flannery Deceased and remain unmarried to this day that the said William Flannery and his wife Margaret was married to William Flannery in the month of January 1782 that this deponent was on the wedding of the said William Flannery and his wife Margaret in her father's house John Set in the town of Marbletown in the county of Ulster this deponent can not recollect the day of their marriage this deponent further says that the said Margaret Flannery is old and a poor helpless widow and is unable to support herself that she is in want of relief and she the said Margaret is a woman of credibility and to be believed under oath
Sworn and subscribed this thirteenth day of July 1837 before me Henry Shaper a judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schoharie
William Styles
I Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with William Styles who subscribed and took the above affidavit is a man of credibility that his oath is entitled to full credit
Henry Shaper a judge of Schoharie common Pleas

Schoharie County
Peter Hanns a Son of William Hanns Deceased being duly sworn deposed and said that his father William Hanns Died on the 28 th Day of February 1922 in the town of Carlisle in the county of Schoharie and that his father William Hanns was a person of the united States at the time of his death and that Margaret Hanns is the mother of the said Peter Hanns that the Margaret Hanns is the widow of the said William Hanns Deceased and remain unmarried to this Day
Sworn and Subscribed this 11 th Day of July 1937 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schoharie
Peter Hanns
I Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Peter Hanns who took the foregoing affidavit that he is a man of credibility and to be relied upon oath.
Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas

Schoharie County — ss
Benjamin Youngs of the town of Carlisle in the county of Schoharie being duly sworn according to Law Depose and Saith that he has been well acquainted with William Flannery deceased and with Margaret Flannery his wife ever since the marriage was that the said Margaret Flannery is the widow of the said William Flannery remain unmarried to this day and the said Margaret Flannery is a woman of credibility and to be believed under oath
Sworn and subscribed this 11 th day of July 1837 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schoharie
Benjamin Youngs
I Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Youngs who took the foregoing affidavit, that he is a man of credibility and to be believed under oath
Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas

Schomberg County
Barna Young was a resident of the town of Cobbsville formerly of the town of Carlisle in the county of Schomberg being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that has been well acquainted with William Harns Deceased and with Margaret Harns his wife that the said William Harns died in the town of Carlisle aforesaid and that Margaret Harns is the widow of the said William Harns Deceased woman unmarried to this day that the said Margaret Harns is old and a poor helpless widow unable to support herself that she is in want of Relief; she is a person of credibility that her oath is entitled credit and to be believed
Sworn and Subscribed - This 11th day of July 1837 - before me Henry Shaper - a judge of Schomberg common Pleas I Henry Shaper a judge of Schomberg common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Barna Young who subscribed the above affidavit that he is a person of credibility that his oath is entitled to full credit and to be believed
Barna Young
Henry Shaper a judge of Schomberg common Pleas
Person said that the foregoing is true and correct John Hand a judge of the Montgomery County Court

Res WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19,699 Margaret Hann Widow of William Hannes Dis. Rev. War.
Act: July 14 36 Index: Vol. 84 Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]

373A Rec. 10
N.Y. July 138
Revolutionary claim
Hon John Paineett Secretary of the War Department Do James A. Edwards commissioner of Pensions city of Washington
Columbia Decr 5 th

Gobels Hill December 5 th 1838
Gentlemen
by the request of Margaret Flannery the widow of William Flannery Deceased I herewith sent You the Declaration of said widow and the affidavits connected therewith hoping this will be satisfactory evidence to Your honors to grant her a pension Plus to sent me the result in this case as soon as as Your honors can because she is a poor old widow and is in want of relief Deem
I am respectfully Your obedt Servant Henry Shaper
Hon Joel R. Poinsett Secretary of the War Department To James L. Redevans commissioner of pensions city of Washington

Cobleskill December 15 th 1837
Gentlemen
in answer of your last letter I sent you the in closed affidavits in the case of Margaret Flannys widow of William Flannys I am hoping this will intitle her to a pension Plus to send me the result
Pleas to sent me the result in the case of Martin Cort
I am Respectfully Your obedt servant Henry Shaper
Hon Joel R. Paine Secy of War Dept. Washington Do James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions city of Washington

New York
Margaret Harris
Susp d - Let to Harry
Shufer - Aug. 8. 1837
To same Nov. 16, 1837
to same April 30. 1838
Hon R. M c Millan
June 8. 1838. do to H. Sha-
fer Nov 8. 1838.

Gobels Hill August 18th 1837
Gentlemen
in answer of Your Letter of the date August 8th 1837 I sent You herewith the affidavit of Margaret Harris and Benjamin Young hoping these affidavits will be satisfactory evidence of the Military Services rendered after the discharge from the line of William Harris because I am informed that in this case there can no more Witnesses obtain they are Death or moved away Please to sent me the result in this case as soon as Your honors can because Margaret Harris is a Poor helpless widow and is unable to support her self
I am respectfully Your obedt. servant Henry Shaper
to Hon Joel R. Bainbridge Secretary of the War Department Do James L. Edwards commissioner of Pensions Do Geo. Wm Crump acting commissioner of Pensions city of Washington

555 11 Mr. John H. Smith Secretary of the second Department from the Hon. John H. Davis my friend May 1846 Mar 6 1846 Sup. of the act 1846 Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington  After March 31 st 1846

Cobels Hill October 31 th 1838
Gentlemen
by the request of Margaret Harnes the widow of William Harnes deceased; the applicant for a pension I sent unto Your Honors three view sons; by the act of congress July 7 th 1838; she the said widow Harnes claims the annuity or pension of her husband William Harnes services in and during the revolutionary war; the application of the said widow Harnes and the affidavit of her claim is all filed in the war department therefore I think it is not necessary to sent other prove for her claim for a pension
The said widow Harnes is a poor old widow and is in want of relief
Please to sent me the result as soon as you can
I am Respectfully Your obedt Servant Henry Skaper
Hon Joel R Poinsett Secretary of the war Department Do James L. Edwards commissioner of pensions city of Washington

Cobles Kill July 12 th 1837
Gentlemen
by the request of Margaret Flannery the widow of William Flannery deceased I herewith send you the Declaration of the said Margaret Flannery with the affidavits annexed thereto
I hope the affidavits will be satisfactory evidence to Your honors to grant her her husband William Flannery's Pension
The proof of the services of William Flannery of the revolutionary war I think will be on record in war department; otherwise he the said William Flannery could not have been granted for a Pension Please to send me the result as soon as Your honors can decide she is poor and unable to support herself
I am
I am Respectfully Your obedient servant Henry Shaper
to the Hon Secretary of the war department
to the Hon James L. Edwards, commissioner of Pensions
city of Washington

State of New York Schoharie County ss.
Margaret Harris the widow of William Harris Deceased being duly sworn according to Law saith on her oath that her husband William Harris saith that after his discharge from the Army, that he rendered Military Services in the revolutionary war in Ulster county and also at the Blue Mounders so called in the State of New York the length of time and the officers under whom he served she cannot recollect this deponent further testified that after her marriage with her husband William Harris in the month of February or March in the Year 1782 her husband W m Harris was called into the revolutionary services again that her husband saith after he came home that he served in the western frontiers under the command of Col. Willed Served at least four or five weeks or longer
Sworn and Subscribed - This 17 th Day of August 1837 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas
her Margaret X Harris mark
I Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Margaret Harris who took and Subscribed the foregoing affidavit that she is a person of credibility and to be believed and that her affidavit is entitled to full credit
Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas

State of New York Schokan County ss.
Benjamin Young of the town of Carlisle in the county of Schokan being duly sworn according to Law saith on his oath that he has been well acquainted with William Flannis in the revolutionary war now deceased also with wife Margaret. That after the discharge of the said William Flannis from the line of service that he this deponent and the said William Flannis did military services together in the revolutionary war in the town of Schoharie in the county of Ulster after torrey and also another time services at the blue mountains so called in the state of New York after torrey that this deponent believes their services were more than one month of their services; the names of the officers this deponent cannot recollect. This deponent further testifies that the said William Flannis was after his marriage to his wife Margaret in February or March 1782 was called to the service again; that he was informed by the said William Flannis and believes the same to be true that the said William Flannis served in the western frontiers under the command of Col. Willett several four or five weeks and came home.
Sworn and subscribed - This 17 th day of August 1837 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schokan common Pleas
Benjamin Young
I Henry Shaper a judge of Schokan common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Young who took and subscribed the above affidavit that he is a person of credibility and to be believed and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit.
Henry Shaper a judge of Schokan common Pleas

State of New York Schokan County ss.
Margaret Harris the widow of William Harris Deard being duly sworn according to law saith on her oath that William Harris her husband was in the service of the revolutionary war at the time when she the said Margaret was married to the said William Harris; by information of her husband William Harris that he served three years in Capt. Tomes company Col. Malcoms Regiment after marriage in Col. Willets Regiment and also in Capt. Moses Goman company Col. Balden Regiment so he her husband William Harris continued in the revolutionary service until some time in November Seventeen hundred and eighty three to Guard the frontiers and that he the said William Harris was discharged from his service in the city of Schenectady in the State of New York; that she the said Margaret now the widow of the said William Harris was present in the city of Schenectady when he was discharged from his service
Sworn and subscribed this 12 th Day of December 1837 before me Henry Shaper a judge of Schokan common Pleas ---
Margaret X Harris Mark
I Henry Shaper a judge of Schokan common Pleas do certify that I am well acquainted with the said Margaret Harris who took and submitted the foregoing affidavit that she is a person of credibility and to be believed under oath and other ways in all respects
Henry Shaper a judge of Schokan common Pleas

State of New York, Schoharie County ) ss.
William Styles now a resident of the town of Coxsackie in the county of Schoharie and previous thereto he resided in the town of Esopus in Ulster county in the State of New York being duly sworn according to law Doth depose and saith on his oath that he has been well acquainted with William Flannip now deceased ever since the revolutionary war also with his wife Margaret ever since she was married to the said William Flannip; by information of the said William Flannip that he was in the service of the revolutionary war at the time when he was married to his wife Margaret they he has been enlisted for three years service in capt Forster's company in Col. Malcom's Regiment and also was informed by the said William Flannip and by others that after marriage to his wife Margaret that he the said William Flannip served in Col. Miller's Regiment the length of time this deponent does not know; this deponent further says on his oath that the said William Flannip was enlisted in spring in year 1783 for the term of nine months in capt. Moses Yeomans company Col. Balden regiment to guard the frontiers; this deponent was present at the time when the said William Flannip was enlisted in the town of Esopus in Ulster county this deponent was informed and believes the same to be true that the William Flannip continued in the revolutionary service until some time in November 1783 and was discharged in the city of Schenectady in the State of New York.
Subscribed and sworn - this 12 th Day of December 1807 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie Common Pleas
William Styles
I Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas do certify that William Styles who took and subscribed the foregoing affidavit is a man of credibility and his affidavit is entitled to full credit
Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas

State of New York Schoharie County - ss.
Benjamin Young now a resident of the town of Gorham in the county of Schoharie and previous thereto he resided in Dutchess county in the State of New York; being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and saith that he has been well acquainted with William Harnis now deceased and also with his wife Margaret even since the revolutionary war, by information of the said William Harnis and by others that the said William Harnis was in revolutionary service from the year 1779 and continued in the in the service until the close of the war that part of the time this Deponent was in the revolutionary service with said William Harnis as this Deponent has stated in his other affidavit, this deponent was informed and believes the same to be true that the said William Harnis was in the revolutionary service until some time in November 1783 and was discharged in the city of Schenectady.
Sworn and subscribed
this 12 th Day of December 1837 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas
Benjamin Young
Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas do certify that Benjamin Young is a man of credibility and his affidavit is entitled to full credit
Henry Shaper a Judge of Schoharie common Pleas

2026
375A
Margaret Hannip
abt. July 7, 1838
Admitted
Private 2 years
Hon R. M. Callan

State of New York Schokan County ss.
On this 27. Day of November 1838 personally appeared before me Robert Eldredge a judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schokan Margaret Hannis a resident of the town of Carlisle in the county of Schokan aged 79 Years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain of the provision made by the act of congress passed July 7 th 1838. intitled an act for granting half pay and pensions to certain widows that she is the widow of William Hannis Deceased who was a private Soldier in the army of the United States according to the best of her knowledge and belief that her husband William Hannis, was enlisted April 15 th 1777 for three Years and mustered in March 1777 to serve in capt Tomms company col. Malcoms regiment in the revolutionary War, and was also enlisted in capt Mays Yeasman company for the term of Nine Months and served in the revolutionary war; that her husband William Hannis was a pensioner of the United States at the time of his Death; that his second pension certificate was dated in the Year 1820. or about that time She the said Margaret Hannis further Declares that she was Married to the said William Hannis on the 14 th Day of January 1782 in Marble town in Ulster county in the State of New York before Johann Schoonmaker a justice of the peace that Sarah Davis was her Warden Maide at the time of marriage that there is no record of her marriage that her husband William Hannis Died on the 21 th Day of February 1826 in the town of Carlisle in the county of Schokan; 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 as at the time above stated She the said Margaret further Declares that she is the interview

The widow of the said William Hannaf Declared that She never was married afterword, of his Death and remains his widow to this Day
She the said Margaret further Declares that She is unable to appear in court by reason of bodily infirmity on the account of her old age and infirmity
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me - Robert Eldridge a Judge of Schoharie Common Pleas
Margaret his Hannaf Mark
I Robert Eldridge Judge of Schoharie Common Pleas do certify that it appears to me that Margaret Hannaf the above applicant cannot from bodily infirmity and old age attend court
Robert Eldridge a Judge of Schoharie Common Pleas

State of New York Montgomery County } ss. Sarah Davis of the Town of Glen in said County - being duly sworn before the undersigned Judge of the County Courts of said County - doth on her oath depose and say, that she this deponent is of the age of seventy years or past - and that she was personally acquainted with Margaret Henneps, whose maiden name was Margaret Scott - about the time of the Revolutionary war - and this deponent was also personally acquainted with William Henneps, deceased who was formerly a pensioner of the United States (as said) and this deponent further says, that she was present, at the wedding, and saw the said Margaret Scott, married to the said William Henneps, and that the said marriage ceremony was solemnized, by and before Joacim Schoonmaker Esq. a Justice of the peace, on some day in January in the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty two, at the dwelling house of John Scott the father of the said Margaret, in Marbletown in the County of Ulster State aforesaid - but this deponent does not now recollect the day of the month on which said marriage took place - this deponent further says that she has been frequently at the dwelling house of said William & Margaret, in the Town of Carlisle in the County of Schoharie N.Y. before the death of the said William since his death - and is satisfied that the said William is dead, & that the said Margaret has not remarried but remains the widow of the said William & has remained his widow ever since the day of his death, and further this deponent says not, - - - - -
Sworn to & subscribed on the 28 th day of October  November 1838. Before me John H. and Sarah Davis a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Sarah Davis who has subscribed & sworn to the above affidavit & know her to be a creditable person & that the statements by her made in said affidavit are entitled to full credit - John H. and a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Montgomery

State of New York Montgomery County
to Clerk's office. I hereby certify that John Hoard Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing affidavit & proceedings is as on the day of the date thereof a Judge of the County Court of the County of Montgomery duly Commissioned and sworn. And that his name thereto written is his genuine signa- ture. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal this twenty Eighth day of November A.D. 1838
A. J. Conner Clerk

State of New Hampshire } Schoharie County ss. }
James Salisbury — a resident of the town of Carlisle in the County of Schoharie being duly sworn according to law Doth Depose and say that he is well acquainted with Margaret Flannys the widow of William Flannys, Deceased that she the said Margaret Flannys lives with this deponent in his house that she the said Margaret Flannys is the widow of the said William Flannys Deceased, and that she is unable to appear in court by reason of bodily infirmity and old age and remoteness.
his James x Salisbury Mark
Subscribed & sworn this 27 th day of November 1838.
before me, Robert Eldridge a Judge of Schoharie County Court Common Pleas.
I Robert Eldridge Judge of Schoharie Common Pleas do certify that James Salisbury who has taken and subscribed the above affidavit is a man of Credibility and to be believed on oath —
Robert Eldridge a Judge of Schoharie Common Pleas

State of New York } Schobare County ss }
Margaret Salisbury a resident in the town of Carlisle in the county of Schobare being duly sworn according to law Doth on her oath say that she is well acquainted with Margaret Hannep the widow of William Hannep deceased - That she never was married after the death of the said William Hannep: That this deponent was well acquainted with William Hannep deceased that he died in the town of Carlisle in the county of Schobare on or about the 21 st day of February 1826 -
Margaret her X Salisbury mark
Sworn and Subscribed
the 27 th day of November
1838. before me -
Robert Eldredge a Judge of Schobare Common Pleas -
I Robert Eldredge a Judge of Schobare Common Pleas do certify that Margaret - Salisbury who took and subscribed the above affidavit is a woman of credibility and to be believed on oath -
Robert Eldredge a Judge of Schobare Common Pleas -

State of New York
Schoharie County ss.
I William M. Holton Clerk of the County of Schoharie, Do hereby Certify, that Robert Eldridge Esq. before whom the preceeding or annexed affidavits purports to have been taken, was on the day the taking bears date a Judge of Schoharie County Courts, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signatures to the taking of said affidavits and the certificates thereon written to be genuine. Given under my hand and seal of office this 3 rd day of December 1838.
William M. Holton Clerk.

State of New York Schoharie County
William Styles of the town of Carlisle in the county of Schoharie being duly sworn according to law deposed and say that he has been well acquainted with William Flannys Deceased in the revolutionary war and ever since until he died in the town of Early in the county of Schoharie this deponent says that he frequently seen the said William Flannys in the town in capt Tannis company col Malcoms Regiment and also was present in Ulster county when the said William Flannys was enlisted for the term of nine months to Saratoga in Moses Yeomans company in the revolutionary by the best of his knowledge and belief that the said William Flannys was in the service all most to the close of the revolutionary war; this deponent further declares that he was well acquainted with Margaret Flannys the widow of William Flannys Deceased that the said Margaret was married to the said William Flannys in Marble town Ulster county on or about the 14th day of January 1782 before Joann Schoonmaker a Justice of the peace in presence of this deponent that she the Margaret never was afterwards married that she is the widow of the said William Flannys Deceased Subscribed and sworn this 28th day of November 1839 } before me Henry Shaper } William Styles a commissioner of Deeds etc.
I Henry Shaper a commissioner of Deeds etc. do certify that I am well acquainted with William Styles who took and subscribed the above affidavit that he is a man of credibility and to be believed on oath
Henry Shaper a commissioner of Deeds etc.

State of New Jersey Schoharie County - 5
Barna Young a resident in the town of Carlisle in the county of Schoharie being duly sworn according to law Doth on his oath say that he is well acquainted with Margaret Harris the widow of William Harris Deceased That she never was married after the death of the said William Harris; that this deponent was well acquainted with William Harris Deceased that he died in the town of Carlisle in the county of Schoharie on or about the 21 st Day of February 1826
Sworn and subscribed the 28 th Day of November 1838 before me Henry Shaper a commissioner of Deeds and to take affidavits in the county of Schoharie
Barna Young
I Henry Shaper commissioner of Deeds and to take affidavits in the county of Schoharie do certify that I am acquainted with Barna Young who took and subscribed the above affidavit is a man of credibility and to be believed on oath Henry Shaper

State of Virginia Scholain County ss.
Benjamin Young of the town of Canbale being duly sworn in said county according to law doth depose and say that he has been well acquainted with William Flannys in the revolutionary war and even since until the 21 st day of February 1826 to the time he died in the town of Canbale in the county of Scholain, that this deponent frequently seen the said William Flannys in the service of the revolutionary war, by information and to the best of his knowledge and belief the said William Flannys was in the revolutionary service on or about the day of the war that this deponent was part of the time with the said William Flannys in the revolutionary service; that this deponent further declares that he is well acquainted with Margaret Flannys the widow of the said William Flannys deceased that she never was married afterwards of his death that she is the widow of the said William Flannys deceased
Sworn and Subscribed this 26 th day of November 1832 before me Henry Shafer a commissioner of Deeds. etc.
Benjamin Young
I Henry Shafer a commissioner of Deeds etc. do hereby testify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Young who took and subscribed the above affidavit that he is a man of credibility and be believed on oath
Henry Shafer a commissioner of Deeds etc.

State of New York
County of Schoharie ss. I. William M. Holton Clerk of the County of
Schoharie, Do hereby certify Henry Shaffer Esq d before whom the within or annexed affidavits, purport to have been taken, was on the day the taking bears date a Commissioner of deeds of said county, and authorized to take affidavits &c. And that I am well acquainted
with his hand writing, and verily believe the signatures to the taking of such affidavits and the certificates thereon written to be genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this 3 rd day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Eight
William M. Holton Clerk.
375A 9206 Margaret H. Camp Oct. July 7. 1838
Admitted Private 2 years
Hon. R. M. Schell