Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4497, William Halsey, Continental New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
nc
Continental New Jersey
Kelsey William Rachel
R. 4497
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State of Virginia
County of Grayson
On this 4 th day of July 1844 personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices Of the peace in and for said County Rachel Halsey a resident of Grayson County and State aforesaid aged 81 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 4 th Of July 1836. That she is the widow Of William Halsey who was a soldier in the Revolution and served as herein stated.
That he entered the Service while he resided in the State Of New Jersey as a Volunteer in or about the year Seventeen hundred & Seventy five (1775) The day or month he entered the Service she does not recollect. That he was under Capt. Emely who was commanded by General Dayton during some period of the War was at the Battles of Brandywine, Bunker Hill, Ash Swamp, Cowpens, and many other Battles. But being old and infirm she cannot now recollect the number Of Battles. The several Officers he served under, or the length Of time that intervened between the Battles. But that during some Of those Battles, or during some considerable portion Of the War, he the aforesaid William Halsey was one Of General Washington's Life Guards. And served in that capacity during the time General Washington was stationed at Morristown in the State Of New Jersey, and in addition thereto she thinks he served through many privations and dangers - as the Life Guards of Washington for a period of three years. That he marched mostly through the New England States, and that owing to the scarcity Of provisions and the strength Of the enemy in those States, they were oft. stripped Of all provision, and compelled to go for days without food. And finally near the close of the War, or in or about the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty two. he returned to his Father's house

in County Of Morris and State of New Jersey, - And that he was not in the service afterwards.
She further declares that she was Married to the said William Halsey on the 3 rd day of November Seventeen hundred & Eighty (1780) and that she was married to him by Joseph Grover a Minister Of The Presbyterian Church - And that her husband, the aforesaid William Halsey died on the 21 st day of February Eighteen hundred & Thirty two (1832) and that she has remained a widow ever since that period. And she further declares that owing to very old age and great bodily infirmity, she is not able to go to the Court House to make this her declaration. And she knows of no Documentary evidence she has to prove her husband's services All of which will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me,
William Young J.P.
Rachel her  X Halsey mark
State Of Virginia } Grayson County } I William Young an acting magistrate in and for said County do hereby Certify that the above declaration over the signature of Rachel Halsey is her act and deed, and that she is a creditable and Christian woman, and is to be believed on Oath. I further Certify that she is the widow of the Identical William Halsey who was in the War of The Revolution and died on the 21 st of February 1832, as declared by the above declarant I also Certify that I have known the aforesaid William & Rachel Halsey for the last thirty years during which time they have lived together as man and

wife up to the time of his death, and that the legality of their marriage has never been for a moment doubted. I further certify that Owing to old age and bodily infirmity she the afforesaid Rachel Hall is not able to go to the Court House to file her Declaration.
Given under my hand and seal
This the 4 th day of July A.D. 1844.
William Young
Virginia Grayson County S p .
I, John Dickenson, Clerk of the County Court of Grayson County do hereby certify that William Young is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my Office this 28 th day of July 1845.
John Dickenson Clerk of the County Court of Grayson County

M 305
6538
Rachel Halsey
Bd Aug 12 1845.
yes
Act. 4 July 36
4497

1 the 18 and year of 1814 2 and his 2 and child was born February 22 1817 Matilda 3 and his 3 child was born November the 8 and year of 1819 Melinda 4 and his 4 child was born July the 2 day and year of 1822 Lucinda 5 child was born in the year of 1825 March the 9 day 6 daughter was born in July the 25 day and year 1828 7 was born October the 27 - 1830 8 was born February the 21 1833

William ... March 23 ... New Hill decs February 21, 1832 / 1760
was married to Rachel Schooley November 3, 1780
Sarah the first daughter was born April 29 1783
1832 1760 72
Margaret the second daughter was born October 24 1785
1832 1760 72
Rachel the third child was born April 26 1787
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Grayson County, Virginia, ss;
This day William Halsey personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath that the annexed leaf containing the age of his father and the date of his marriage, and the ages of the three first children, was taken from an old book which came to his possession after the death of his father, William Halsey, the elder, and which also contains the date of his said father's death, and the age of some of his grandchildren.
Given under my hand this 28 th day of June 1845.
Chas. Coffey P.
Virginia Grayson County ss;
I John Dickenson, Clerk of the County Court of Grayson County, do hereby certify that Samuel Rose, is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my Office this 28 th day of June 1845.
John Dickenson Clerk of the County Court of Grayson County.

Wm Halsey 2-1-3
South Hampton Suffolk Co N.Y.
Essex Co Halsey 175489
Bridghampton, Suffolk Co N.Y.

Wm. Halsey of New Jersey soldier 1773-Grayson Co.
Paul Halsey 1-2-2 D Samuel " " 2-2-1 Moses 1-1-3 James 1-1-3 Joshua 1 Zebulon 2-0-3-2 D Daniel 1-0-2-1
b m 3rd Nov. 1780 d 21 Feb 1832

Wm. Halsey of New Jersey soldier 1773-Grayson Co. Rachel " Ex b m 3rd Nov. 1780 d 21 Feb 1832
Paul Halsey 1-2-2 ① Samuel " 1-2-1 Moses 1-1-3 James 1-1-5 Rachel 1-0-3-2 ① Solomon 2-0-3-2 Samuel 1-0-2-1

P. O.
497 Rachel Halsey
Service: April 27 20
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

(Revolutionary Pension Act July 4, 1836)
X Rachel Meloy William - m. 1836
Geo. C. Whitney Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Dear Doctor
Mr Hopkins is firmly convinced that Mrs Halseys claim is just, and recommends me earnestly to ask you to look into its merits. He says he knows the parties to be so respectable, that whatever they state, full credit may be given to it.
Will you do me the favor to see if I can separate the claim from whatever the late Agent may have done to its discredit, and take it up on its merits? As Col Hopkins has put this matter in my hands, I wish to do all that is proper to try and settle it.
Yours sincerely J. L. Smith
Jan'y 7 th 1847.

Washington D.C. Mar. 23. 1838.
Sir:
In reply to your communication of the 16 th instant I have to state that the claim filed in the name of William Halsey ( Holsey ) was preferred by his widow Rachel Halsey from Grayson County Virginia under the act of July 4 th 1836, for his revolutionary services; and not from North Carolina as was stated in my letter of the 17 th ultimo.
If practicable I would be pleased to learn the condition of the case.
Very respectfully
J. M. Henry.
Geo. C. Whiting Esq. Commit. of Pensions.

Dear Doc.
I wish you to look into the case of Rachel Holsey. I think that upon an inspection of the papers, you will find that it has the impress of being authentic. The family record is evidently ancient, and has not been manufactured for the purpose. Col. Hopkins speaks with so much confidence of the known respectability of the claimant and his family, that he says he knows it to be a good case.
I pray you look into its merits.
Your Fr.?
T. L. Smith

6538,
Aug 12, 1845
Grayson C.H. Va.
Aug 8/45.
Jam. W. Bennett.
Enc. Rachel Halsey's Declaration.
M 305. Rec Aug 11/45 Pension Office
to Rochester Halsey, July 4. 1836,

To the Secretary of War Grayson County, Virginia, August 8 th 1840
Sir
At the request of my old neighbour Mrs Rachel Halsey, I herewith transmit to your Department her declaration asking for a pension under the Act of Congress of July 4 th 1836. The accompanying documents furnish the widow's support of her claim, from which it will be seen that her late husband recd. pay (20 $) for Military Service exclusive of his Service as a regular Soldier.
I respectfully request an early examination of her papers, and the result communicated to me at this place.
Respectfully
Your obedt. Servt.
The Hon.
W. L. Cullen
Secy of War
Sam l B. Cament

A List of recruits raised in my Regiment. May 9 th to continue in service in either of the four New Jersey Regiments for Nine months
November 18 th 1778
John Munsun Col.
   No. Mens Names When enlisted When joined Where joined     10 William Halsey of Hanover. Morris County. May 9. 1778 June 5. 1778 Mount Holly  
State of New Jersey
now on file in my Office.
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 paper headed as above, as taken from and compared with the original
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton in said State this twenty eighth day of December A. D. One thousand eight hundred and forty four.
Charles G. M c Chesney Secy of State

Receipts for Cash paid  years' interest on Notes given by the Commissioners of the several Counties for Militia Services.
   No. of Voucher. No. of Certif. Date. SIGNED BY. PAYABLE TO. Amount. 1 y's int.     Indent 726 May 3. 1784 Silas Conditt William Halsey £ 20.0  
STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
I, CHARLES G. McCHESNEY, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true abstract from a Book, headed as above, as taken from, and compared with the original, now remaining in my office.—And I do further certify, that Silas Conditt was, by an Act, passed by the Legislature of this State, December 20, 1783, entitled “An Act to procure an estimate of the sums due to the Militia and Troops who have been raised for the defence of the frontiers of the State, and to provide for the settlement of the same,” appointed a Commissioner for the County of Morris for the purpose of settling and adjusting the pay rolls of the Militia and Troops of this State, as aforesaid, and also for signing and delivering out to each and every person a note for the payment of what may be justly due.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton, in said State, this twenty eighth day of December A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty- four .
Charles G. McChesney Secretary of State.