Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,911, George Hakes, Conn. Continental R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Hakes, George
S. 44,911
Continental
P.I.
CONTENTS
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Enl d May 30. 1777
Dis Jan y 12. 1778
Jan y 1776 10
Jan y 1777
Notified that the 29th June 1820 from Mallory Esq
Notified that the 29th June 1820 from Mallory Esq
3434.
11
New York.
George Hakes.
private Capt Eldridge Connecticut Line
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of Oct 1818. and sent to Col. Mallory Esq Troy, N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 4 mo 33.06 Semi-annual, all ceasing 4 th Mar 1819. 48.00
$81.06
Parsons
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Notified One year
Gufton Randolph
11 3/4 in 13 Days

George Hakes 1 st May
Correct
Found on the 1 st Con- nect Roger Eldridge Co 1 st Year

State of New-York, } ss. Rensselaer County }
On this First day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County personally appears George Hakes aged Fifty six - years, resident in the Town of Grafton in the said County who being by me first duly 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 he the said George Hakes enlisted in the first of January 1776 in the Town of Roxbury in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain James Eldredge of the Connecticut regiment under Col. Parsons that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the first of January 1777 when he was discharged from service in Peeks Kill in the state of New York. That he enlisted in the spring of 1777 in Stonington in Connecticut in a company commanded by Capt. James Eldredge, in a Connecticut regiment under Col. Samuel Prentice. That he served in the last mentioned regiment, about three months , when he joined nine months, and was discharged at Schuylkill in Pennsylvania last of December 1779. That he enlisted in March 1778 in Stonington aforesaid, in a company commanded by Capt. Joshua Babcock of a Rhode Island regiment, under Col. John Topham. That he served in the last mentioned regiment, that he was in the battles of until the first of March 1779, when he was discharged at Tiverton in the State of Rhode Island. That was in the battle on Long Island in 1776 & at New Port 1778. That in the campaign of 1777, he served about three months in the militia, before he joined Eldredge's Company & Prentice's Regiment and 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.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
I James Maccay Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said George Hakes did serve in the revolutionary war, as 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 aforementioned act of Congress.
State of New-York, } ss. Rensselaer County }
I Certify that James Maccay Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing declaration, was on the First day of May one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this
First day of May A. D. 1818.
Joseph D. Selden Clerk

George Hakes Dulleration
3.484
March 189
Not entitled.

State of New York.  Rensselaer County
On this thirty first day of May 1820 personally appeared in open court, (being a court of record in and for the said County according to the solemn adjudications of the Supreme Court of this state, and being a court which proceeds according to the course of common law ; with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount ; keeping a record of its proceedings ; and possessing the power of fine and imprisonment) George Hoakes aged Sixty Two years, resident in the Town of Grafton in said County who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows:— He enlisted in 1776 in Col. Parsons Connecticut Regiment in a company under Capt. James Eldridge. Served two years the latter part of the time the Regiment was commanded by Col. Tyler. Served in 1780 in a Rhode Island Regiment under Col. Lapping. My original application for a pension under the act of 18 March 1818 was denied the first day of May 1818 my pension certificate is N o 3434.
AND I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th 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 so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled " An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed,
Sworn to and declared on the 31 day of May 1820 } George Hoakes  Archibald Bull Dep. Clk
State of New York,  Rensselaer County } ss.
I, Joseph D. Sedeno Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas held in for the County of Rensselaer do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath & Affidavit and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record 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 Six Hundreds Fifty Seven dollars and Sixty Two cents. over & above debts IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 31. day of May 1820.
Joseph D. Sedeno Clerk.

Schedule of all the real & personal Estate of George Heakes a pensioner of the United States except necessary bedding & clothing as follows
My Real Estate consisting of 170 1/2 Acres of Land with Improvements. 600-00
Personal property
  2 Horses 70   1 Cow 15   1 Year old heifer 10   10 Cattle 25   1 Bull 6   10 Sheep 8-75   2 Hogs 15-   1 Old plough 1-50   16 Rains 1-50   1 Battle 1-50   1 Small Battle 75   Sea Battle 50   knives & forks 50   6 plates 37 1/2   1 Bake kettle 75   Cups Saucers 50   57 757-62 1/2 
I am a Farmer unable to labour on account of sickness having been under the care of Physicians for ten years past during which time during which time I have not been able to do a days work I have a family residing with me viz a Wife four Children (oldest aged Twenty One Rhoda aged Nineteen years Samuel aged fourteen years Washington aged three years the children in good health except my Daughter who is sickly I am in debt about One hundred Dollars and I solemnly swear that the sum affixed to the above articles are the full value thereof according to the best of my knowledge and belief
Sworn and subscribed this
George Heakes
31 day of May 1890
Archibull Dep Clerk

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 George Hakes , 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. P. 44.911
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1. 1776 1 year Pvt. James Eldridge Parsons Conn   1777 3 mos. Officers not stated, served in the militia. "   Spring 1777 9 mos. James Eldridge Samuel Prentice "   Mch. 1778 Mch. 1779 Joshua Babcock John Topham R.I.  
Battles engaged in, Long Island, Newport
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, May 1. 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Grafton, Rensselaer Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 56 years.
Remarks: In 1820 soldier referred to his wife, name not stated and to children: John 21 years; Rhoda 19 years; Samuel 14 years; Washington 3 yrs. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1916 Mch 29. Hist to Mr. A. J. Bennett. M.B.H.
44 911
Rev INVALID.
File No. 44 911
George Hoakes
Priv, Rev, War.
Act: 18" March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 213
[Arrangement of 1870.]

A. J. BENNETT, PRESIDENT A. P. HALL, VICE PRESIDENT HARRY E. HALL, CASHIER
Dr. 1. Rev. Sec.
MADISON STATE BANK
CAPITAL PAID IN $ 50,000.00.
VIRGINIA CITY, MONTANA
March 15th 1916
Bureau of Rev. Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen,
I am advised that a George Hakes, from Rensselaer Co New York was a Revolutionary Pensioner.
If so will you please give me his army record &c
Very truly yours