Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15915, Edward Hudson, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Hudson, Edward Sophia
N. 15915
CONTENTS

4987
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New York
Reputed
Sophia Hudson, dec'd. widow of Edward Hudson who died on the 29 January 1828. of Montgomery the State of New York who was a Corporal in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for 7 months N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 25 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831 & end 30 th April 1837 when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of December 1830 and sent to S. Godwin, present
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending Payable to only surviving children Phillip Hudson &
Martin J. Hudson { Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the _____ }
Recorded by J. B. Chase Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 2 Page 357
J. ✓

No 31. for '47. In the matter of the application of Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson Declaration of son Philip Hudson. Taken March 16 th 1847.
No 1
G. F. M c H es Sol r

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress, passed July entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New York ss. Montgomery County
On this sixteenth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty sum personally appeared before the Judges of the County Courts in for said County, in open Court, Philip Hudson a resident of the Town of Root in the County of Montgomery and said State of New York aged sixty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by an act of Congress passed July 4th 1836 entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows," and acts explanatory of and amending the same.
That he is one of the children of Sophia Hudson deceased, who was the widow of Edward Hudson - late of the town of Root in said County State of New York who served in the war of the revolution as hereinafter stated. That her husband, the said Edward Hudson resided previous to the commencement of the revolutionary war in the City of New York, when he was born. When the war commenced he removed to the District of Caughnawaga, and there enlisted in the United States army and marched as declarant has been informed & believes to Fort Stanwix - what officers he served under then & afterwards, this declarant is unable to specify - he often heard his father give a detail of his services in said war, but he did not charge his mind therewith. On one occasion over nineteen years ago he called on Mr. G. B. Yates of Chenango with his father to obtain the services of Mr. Yates to draw his papers for a pension under some act passed previous to 1832. and he recollects the following particulars - That his father served under several enlistments under Colonel Willett - also he thinks under Col. Weissenfelt, Captain French, Capt or Lieutenant Walter Vrooman, Lieut. Newkirk Captain Patman & Captain McKen, but he can not say for how many terms, nor in what years, nor can he give the length of each term; yet he knows that he served two terms at least and he thinks three of nine months each - at Forts, Windcker, Sacondaga, Edward (when Burgoyne was taken) Dayton, Haverin & other forts - Declarant further saith that he is the oldest child of said Edward and Sophia Hudson, and was born on the 23rd day of February 1781, Mary his sister was born eight years after Martin Schuyler 8 years thereafter And Declarant further saith, That she, said widow, was married to the said Edward Hudson on the twentieth day of July seventeen hundred and Eighty (1780) by the Reverend Mr. Romeyn of the Dutch Church of Caughnawaga at Caughnawaga N.Y. that the following persons were present at her marriage, to wit: Conradt Antis and others all of whom are now dead except said Conradt Antis
That previous to her said marriage she resided in the Town of Root aforesaid and bore the maiden name of Stowits (or Stobage as it was pronounced) That her husband the said Edward Hudson died as aforesaid on the twenty ninth day of January 1828, That since his death, she remained single and unmarried and so continued till the day of her death - That she died on the thirtieth day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, leaving said Philip Hudson, Mary, Walker & Martin Schuyler Hudson his only children him surviving
Subscribed and sworn the day and year first aforesaid, before said Judges in open Court Philip Hudson mark C. J. Murnley Clerk
And the said Court after an investigation of the matter, do declare their opinion, that

said Edward Hudson & Sophia whose maiden name was "Stowitz", the father & mother of Philip Hudson the aforesaid Declarant were lawfully married on the thirtieth of July in the year one thousand seven hundred & Eighty - further that said Edward Hudson was a Revolutionary soldier and served as stated in the foregoing Declaration - that he died on the 29 th day of January one thousand eight hundred & forty eight - that he left him surviving his widow the said Sophia Hudson. That said Sophia remained his widow till the day of her death, that she died on the thirtieth day of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, and that she left her surviving Philip Hudson, Mary Walker & Martin Schuyler Hudson her children who still survive and are over twenty-one years of age. All of which is hereby accordingly certified.
I certify the foregoing to be the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application made in behalf of Sophia widow of Edward Hudson for a pension. Witness my hand & the seal of said Court the day & year first above said.
M c Curmus Clerk.

State of New York } County of Montgomery } ss.
I Mary Walker wife of Samuel J. Walker, aged fifty-eight years on the sixth day of December last, do depose & say, that I am the second child of Edward Hudson & his wife Sophia , whose maiden name was Storitz . That my parents informed me, that I was born about eight years after my brother Philip - the third child of my said Parents was named Martin Schuyler who was born about nine years after me on the 24 th July. The said Philip , Martin Schuyler & myself, were the only children my parents ever had, and they are still living. My father died on the 29 th day of January 1828, or about eighteen years ago. after his death my mother remained single & unmarried & his widow until the day of her death; and she my mother the said widow departed this life on the thirtieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven.
My brother Philip aforesaid as my parents informed me as long ago as I can recollect, was born eight years before I was born, viz on the twenty-third day of February one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, within one year after my parents were married. They were married at Coughnawaga by the Reverend Mr Romeyn Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of said town of Coughnawaga , less than a year before said Philip was born, if not more than a year previous, I do not recollect that the precise date of the marriage was ever given or related to me. I remember however, that my father often related to me that he served as a soldier after his marriage. My mother as well as my father both related to me a circumstance which is strongly imprinted on my memory, that my father returned home on a certain occasion on parole having had leave of absence for several days and my brother the said Philip then an infant of at least two years of age, ran towards his father recognized him & embraced his knees. My said father came home on several occasions besides the one above stated after his marriage, on parole as aforesaid. I cannot

give much detail of my father's services as a soldier in the revolution, having never charged my memory therewith - but such particulars as now occur to me I will relate. He stated to me & in my presence to others that he served in several nine months tours for several years in succession - I think seven years in succession. I remember among others the names of Colonels Wissenfelt & Willett, and of Captains McKeen, Patman & French - and that he did duty as a soldier at Forts Plank, Stanwix, German Flatts, Dayton, &c. I also remember distinctly the names of Moutier, Noonan & Jellis & Fonda as officers under whom my father served.
Mary Walker Mary Walker mother
Subscribed and Sworn this 13 th day of February 1847, before me; and I certify that Mary Walker the above Deponent is to me well known, and is a lady of respectability and credibility.
Abner Van Horne Justice of the Peace
In the above matter vs. I, Samuel J. Walker above named the husband of said Mary Walker aged fifty-four years, do depose and say that I was well acquainted with my father-in-law Edward Hudson & became acquainted with him forty years ago. Since 1811, & every year and almost every month for many years previous to his death in 1828, I often heard said Edward Hudson converse with others in my presence & very often to me alone respecting his services in the war of the revolution. I have read the foregoing deposition signed by & testified to by my wife the said Mary, and all the material facts therein by her stated relative to the time of my father-in-law's marriage & his services in the revolution are true & correct according to the best of my knowledge, recollection, information and belief. I was present at the funeral of my mother-in-law the widow of said Edward Hudson, & said funeral took place on or about the 2 nd day of May two days after her death, which if my memory serves me right, took place nine years ago on the last day of April 1846.
Subscribed & sworn this 13 th Feb y 1847, before me Samuel J. Walker I certify that the Deponent Samuel J. Walker is a credible witness. Abner Van Horne Justice of the Peace

In the above matter }ss
I, Thomas H. Bingham of the town of Root in said County of Montgomery N.Y. aged sixty seven years, do depose & say, that I became over thirty years ago acquainted with the aforementioned Edward Hudson referred to in the preceding depositions of Mary & Samuel S. Walker - that said Edward Hudson died about eighteen years ago, and his widow the said Sophia remained his widow & single and unmarried until the day of her death. I was present when she died, and attended her funeral & according to the best of my recollection the funeral took place nine years ago on the 2 nd day of May last, and I think she died two days previous. I have often heard said Edward Hudson give details of his services as a soldier in the war of the revolution, but I never charged my mind with these details - but he was universally reputed & believed to have served as a revolutionary soldier.
T. H. Bingham
Subscribed & Sworn this 13 th Feby 1847, before me; and I certify that the Deponent Tho s H. Bingham is esteemed to be a gentleman of truth & veracity & that his statements are entitled to full credit.
In the above matter }ss Abner Van Horne Justice of the Peace
I Catharine Bingham of said town do depose & say, that I was well acquainted with the aforementioned Sophia Hudson the widow of Edward Hudson aforesaid. I remember the time said Sophia Hudson died & according to the best of my recollection she departed this life on or about the last day of April last past, nine years ago.
Catharine Bingham
Subscribed & Sworn this 13 th Feby 1847, before me; & I certify that the above Deponent Catharine Bingham a daughter of Thomas H. Bingham is a lady of respectability and credibility, & that her statements are entitled to full credit.
Abner Van Horne Justice of the Peace
Note, that the words "Edward Hudson" & "slavery" were written on a scrap, & "if not more than a year previous" erased before the execution of the foregoing affidavits.
Abner Van Horne Justice of the Peace

State of New York County of Montgomery Clerk's Office
As: I Chester S. Brumley Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Abraham Allan Stone Esq before whom the preceding affi- davit of Mary Walker, Samuel J. Walker, Thomas H. Bingham & Catharine Bingham purport to have been sworn, was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly elected & qualified as such, and that the signatures to the jurats & certificates subscribed to said affidavits purporting to be his, are genuine. Witness my hand & official seal, this 10 th day of February 1847.
C. S. Brumley Clerk
(N o 2.)
Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson.
Act of 4 th July 1836.
Aff ts of Mary Walker 2 Samuel J. Walker 3 Tho s H. Bingham 4 Catharine Bingham

1828 papers to be filed with ad account File # 15.915 A
Edward Hudson
1828

For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act entitled "an act for the relief of certain surviving officers & soldiers of the army of the revolution"; approved on the 15 th May 1828, I, Edward Hudson of the Town of Root in the County of Montgomery, in the State of New York, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination, at which period I was a sergeant in Captain Abner French's company in the regiment commanded by Colonel Marinus Willett's New York line. And I also declare that I then became entitled to, (but I have never received) certificates for the reward of eighty Dollars, under a resolution of Congress, passed the 15 th of May 1776. And I further declare that I was not on the 15 th May 1828, on the pension list of the United States, nor have I at any time been on said pension list. Witness my hand this twelfth day of August in the year 1828.
Witness
Edward his Hudson mark
Before me Samuel W. Jones judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Schenectady in the State of New York personally appeared this day, Jellis A. Fonda of the County of Schenectady and Jacob Phillips of the County of Montgomery, who did severally make oath that Edward Hudson by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed & believed to have been a soldier in the army of the revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this 12 th day of August in the year 1828.
S. W. Jones, Judge etc.
Before me Samuel W. Jones judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Schenectady aforesaid, personally appeared this day the above named Jellis A. Fonda, who made oath that he was a Lieutenant and Adjutant in Colonel Marinus Willett's Regiment above named, and was well acquainted with the above named Edward Hudson in the 1781, 1782, & 1783 until the close of the revolutionary war when he the said Jellis gave the said Edward a regular

discharge, & further that all the facts set forth in the foregoing declaration, are true, as far as he knows or believes. Witness my hand, this 12 th August 1828.
S. W. Jones Judge etc
I John S. Vrooman Clerk of the Court of the County of Schenectady, in the State of New York do hereby certify that Samuel W. Jones — before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn was at the time a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Schenectady & duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 12 th day of August 1828.
John S. Vrooman

To W m J Goddard Washington D. C.
I have and existing claim for a pension for services rendered by my Father Edward Hudson as a Soldier In the war of the Revolution the claim is presented by the Heirs of Sophia of the Widow Sophia Hudson, The Papers are all on file at the office of the Commissioner of pensions. I wish you to examine the Papers on file & see what is wanting, if any other proof is necessary, I hereby constitute and appoint you my legal agent & attorney to prosecute the claim In Behalf of the Heirs Dated Penda July 14 th 1880 Montgomery County New York
Witness Charles Timmermann
Philip his Hudson mark
We are Induced to write you by seeing your advertisement In Washington Union Paper & hope you will give the above your earliest attention
O. H.

Per WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15915
Sophia Henderson
Wid of
Edward Henderson.
Coerpl. Rev War
Act July 4 th 1836
Index: Vol. a , Page 358
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sophia Hudson, de wid. of Edward - N. Y.
Ate 4 th July - 1836 -
Ad? Capital 7 months - $25.65 per ann. from 4 th Mch 1835 to 30 Apl. 1836, when she died.
b. d. 29 July 1828 -
Payable to Philip Hud- son, Mary Walker and Martin S. Hudson, her only surviving children.
Certificate to be sent to
J. Godwin Present.

Augt 27/52
Sophia Hayden
Miss N o 10
J L Edwards,
Court of Pension,
St. Martin's Lane

Dec. 13. 1850
Addl and can Sophia James Edmund under
See Send also Jennie Taylor N. G. Adm Boll on your side act 36-1484
E Heath, act 1836 file on y via Court of Pensions,

Ed Atkinson
J. H. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington District Columbia

Whago Sophia Hudson, aw Ms
Let to G. Hales Oct 15 '47
St. of Hon. Geo. Pierce
July 19 '48
" Hon. H. P. Alexander 9 th April 1850
S. Godwin 22 nd Oct 1850
a c t 4 July 1836.

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No. 6990 Sophia Hudson NY Let to G. H. Gale Oct 15th - 47
act 4 July 1836

A. Sophia Hudson da m d. of Ed o -
N. Y.
Ate 4 July 1836
Ad o 7 mo. Corpore $25. 66 2 / 3 per ann from 4 th July 1831 to 30 Apl 1837, when she died -
Payable to Philip Hudson and Mar- tha J. Hudson, her only surviving children -
Cash sent to
J. Godwin
Present -

State of New York County of Montgomery } ss.
I, Dounw Van Olinda of the town of Mohawk in said County, do hereby certify, that I am the pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of Caughnawaga, and as such am the Custodian of the records of said Church. That the Record of marriages & of Baptisms solemnized by the previous pastors of said Church, previous to about 1800 was not kept in Books well bound. The sheets of paper containing the entries of said marriages and baptisms, are for the most part loose and disconnected, and many of them torn, mutilated & worn out, and thus rendered very imperfect & defective. I have examined the record of marriages with a view to find if possible an entry of the marriage of Edward Hudson and Sophia Stowitz or Stobage alleged to have been solemnized by the Reverend Mr. Romeyn (at the time pastor of said church) in or about the month of July in the year 1780, but can find no such entry at that date, or before or after wards, nor yet can I find any record of the baptism of Philip or any other son of said Edward & Sophia.
Dounw Van Olinda
Subscribed & Sworn this first day of Sept. 1847, before me; and I certify that said Deponent is to me well known to be the pastor of said Church & that his statements are entitled to full credit.
Jacob Graftenauer of the Pres.

Montgomery County Clerks Office S.P. I Chester S. Brumley Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Jacob Gruff Esquire whose name is subscribed to the first of the written affidavits was at the time the same bears date a Justice of the peace in and for said County. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature of such Justice to the first of said affidavits is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the eleventh day of September 1845
C. S. Brumley Clerk

Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson dec d .
Aff te of Rev. D r V. Clarke de Church Records N o 5.)

Little Falls Feb. 13 th 1834 G. H. Waldo Esq. Dear Sir:
Yours of the 10 th is received, & I would still further trouble you, by inquiring whether the name of Edward Witchinson is to be found, on the rolls of those, who were & enlisted, in New York, as soldiers of the Revolution. Should said Witchinson's name be so entered & per- preserved, on record in your office, please in- form me whether he has drawn a any pension, the time when drawn & the amount thereof. Also the name of the person applying for said pen- sion, the Colonel under whom said Witch- inson served & the time of such service.
In your communication, dated the 10 th inst., you omit to answer my inquiries, concerning the widow of one Edward Wilson, & to avoid a tedious repetition of interrogatories, already or hitherto made, I refer to my letter of the 3 rd inst., for those questions, therein contained, to which I now invite your attention. Hoping an early answer & apologizing for this second intrusion,
I am, very respectfully, Yours, Jas. G. Bulcam. Little Falls, Herkimer Co. N. Y.

Washington, City, Dec 23/57,
Sir,
I herewith enclose the evidence regarding some time since, in the case of Sophia, widow of Edward Hudson, please have this immediately attended to,
Very truly
J. G. Godwin
James B. Skath Esq. Counsel of Pleaders,

In the matter of Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson dec d
Before Comm ee of Pensions From J. F. Yates
Col Edwards the Comm ee of Pensions will oblige Me by reviewing this case
Very Respectfully Geo. Peters

Albany May 28 th 1848 Hon: Geo: Petrie M.C. Sir.
The second case which I have pending before the Comm- of Pensions, in which I solicit your aid is the one of Sophia widow of Edward Hudson .
I have lately adduced some additional proofs in this case procured with great trouble and expence, and it is not possible for mortal man to do better or more. The claim is beyond suspicion and highly meritorious.
The Comm: in his last letter dated Oct 15 th 1847, says 1 st "Before any satisfac- "tory adjustment of this claim can be made, "the names of the officers must be more "specifically set forth." The widow is dead, and it

is impossible for the children to state what they were too young to be personally cognizant of except by tradition & that tradition they & other respectable persons have given. There are also the affidavits of Henry Rightmeyer of Chittenango, formerly a Justice & at Johnston, Peter Mowers, & other contemporaneous soldiers. The former says further (2 d ). "The Comptroller must certify that the records in his possession show "that the officers under whom it is alleged "Hudson served, were in service" &c. This I have done.
3 o "Rightmeyer must show that he himself served as alleged" &c. This I have done except for the year 1779 under Capt. Robt McLean of the Rangers, of whose Company I have shown that there are no Rolls extant, but that his company did then serve I have adduced the strongest testimony.
4 th "The evidence now presented does not

establishes the date of the marriage" &c.
Peter Mowers testifies that the marriage took place in 1780 when the Mohawk settlements were destroyed. & Hudson it is shown by record proof did duty in 1782 under Capt Abner French Col. Willett &c; & Mowers swears that Hudson served with him in 1781. Knew children &c. &c. confirmed by testimony of Mary & Sam Walker & son Philip. Conrad Antis swears that he was at the wedding which took place in 1780, & that he did military duty afterwards.
The name of Hudson is differently spelt in different documents. In one "Hutchons" in another "Hugson" in a third "Hudson" - but fortunately the 3 refer to the same service & therefore there can be no question at all as to identity. Please call up this case at once & much oblige Your friend G. H. YATES.

House of Rep
Washington Feb 20. 1850
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
I herewith forward you letter of Hon Charles Hubbs of my asking information from your office will you please give me the information desired —
I am Yours Sincerely H. P. Alexander

Henry Rightmyer testifies that he served
in 1779 - 9 mo in Service under Capt Robt McKean July 1780 to Decr - as a Batteryman under Capt Gray 1781 3 mo in Service Capt Putnam Col Militia 1782 9 " " " Capt French.
Rudsen served with him 9 months in 1779 under Capt McKean and 3 mo in 1781 under Capt Putnam.
John Smith testifies that he was sent of Capt McKean's Company in 1779 and served 9 months principally at Forts Clinton & Dayington he did not get paid for his service in 1779 until 1780 when he was paid in continental money - Arthur and 2 July 1809. Exhited to be a true copy by Assembly of State of New York
John McIntosh Claims no Service under the above Officers John Ordronaux - " " " John Christance - " " " John Nassau served in Sheldon's Regiment

Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson
Cert: of Comptroller de Rollo of Capt: McKean Vc
D.
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Comptroller's Office Albany May 18 th 1848.
I certify that I have caused search to be made in the roll books of Militia, and the Books of Audited accounts, for the military services of Capt Robt McKean, but can find none other than his having been killed in action, on the 10 th July 1781. per the half pay account of his widow, Sarah McKean.
Philip Phelps Compt r
P
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Washington, City, August 21/50,
Sir,
I herewith, enclose Authority To further prosecute the claim of Sophia Hudson, widow of Edward Hudson, who was a soldier in the war of the revolution, New York.
With much respect, Your obt Servt,
G. Godwin
How, I L Edwards, Clerk of Pension,

Albany, N.Y. May 18 th 1848.
Sir.
In the case of Sophia widow of Edward Hudson , under the act of 4 th July 1836, the following exceptions were taken in your last letter dated October 15 th 1847.
1 st That the date of the marriage is not established with sufficient certainty. 2 nd That the terms of service and names of Officers had not been set forth with that precision which your rules require. 3 rd That Henry Dightmeyer must show that by record proof that he himself served as alleged. 4 th That the N.Y. Comptroller should certify, that the records in his office show, "that the officers under whom it is alleged Hudson served, were in service at the dates specified, but furnish no evidence of the service of those attached to their command", or that no evidence of such officers service appears on his books. 5 th That if the Secretary of State's records show, that Captain Robert McKean served and John Smith was paid for service under him in 1779, these records should show that Hudson served at the same time with him.
As to the 1 st Objection, I now adduce the affidavit of Peter Mowers ( A. ), who testifies that the marriage took place in 1780 - that there was cohabitation, & that children were reared whom he knew &c.

That Hudson served with Deponent in 1781; & as will appear in the sequel, service is shown for Hudson in 178 2 . This aff t of Peter Mowat is confirmed by the testimony already on file 1 st of the son Philip , who testifies to the family account of the day of his own birth (23 d Feby 1781) 2 d of Mary Walker & 3 d of Samuel S. Walker, who give traditional account of the Children's ages (as well as of the military services of Hudson) relating the fact that said Philip was over a year old when his father the said Edward Hudson was in the actual performance of military duty 4 th of Conrad Mowat, that Hudson served under Capt. Putman of the N.Y. State troops after marriage, & knows his children &c 5 th of Conrad Antis who swears that he was present at the wedding, & knows it took place previous to the expiration of Hudson's last term of service (see his last affidavit) to wit in the summer of the year when Caughnawaga was burnt* (1780).
2 nd It is morally impossible for Philip or any of the Children of Edward Hudson to give more than a traditional account of his services in the revolution & this has already been done. We rely upon the specifications of the witnesses and must be concluded by them.
3 rd As there are no rolls of Capt. McKean's Company of State troops for 1779, it is impossible to show of record, that Rightmeyer served in 1779 as alleged. That he served in 1781, the proofs are no doubt on file with his own papers. Herewith I send Comptroller's certificate of his services in 178 2 - see Doc t marked C.
4 th The only way this objection can be answered
* What the enemy had not destroyed of Caughnawaga & other places in the Mohawk valley in the spring of 1780, they completed the destruction of in the fall of that year.

is by the Certificate of the N.Y. Comptroller marked D. which I send herewith to the effect that no proof at all of McKean's service can be found - in 1779, '80 or '81. I — Robt McKean was appointed a Captain in the line on the 21 st Nov r 1776 - he resigned 29 th January 1778, & then joined the N.Y. State troops, served as a Captain in said troops in 1779 et seq., till killed in battle. It is probably owing to his sudden death that no rolls of his company for '79 were made out. But let the reason for there being no records of his company for that year be what it may, such is the fact. And I send herewith a certificate from the Comp r of N.Y. to that effect. But that he did command a Company in 1779, the records in the office of the N.Y. Secretary of State, prove. And I have already adduced a certificate from that officer showing this fact, in the matter of the application of John Smith a Lieut under McKean in 1779, whose pay for the Campaign of that year had been overlooked, and hence he was necessitated to show his services - of which proof I have furnished you a copy. The records relative to John Smith were not made in the matter of the application of Hudson or other members of McKean's Company for his or their service in 1779, consequently it cannot be expected that these records should show that "Hudson served at the same time with Smith". I also furnish a certificate of McKean's appointment in 1779. See Doct marked G.
Although Edward unquestionably served in the aggregate over 24 months, yet at this late day, & owing to the imperfection of revolutionary records, and the decease of his contemporary soldiers we fail to establish the whole of his services, and

cannot even specify them fully, and we respectfully submit whether the following services are not made out. In 1779 by afft of Conrad Antio & Henry Rightmeyer, 9 months under Capt. Robt McKean " 1781 under Capt. Patman by afft of Conrad Antio, Conrad Mowers & Peter Mowers (A) 4 months (That Peter Mowers served in 1782 I adduce Comptroller's Certificate E.) " 1782 under Capt. French 7 months . See afft of Rightmeyer; An old soldier 10 th Hall of Owasco, can testify that Hudson served under Patman - See his letter enclosed - I deemed his afft superfluous having already 3 or 4.
In the matter of Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson. for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836. Letter of J. H. W. H. with supplemental proofs - May 18 th 1848. To Col. J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions.
In Document F it will be noticed, that the name is given "Nathan Haysan" in the muster certificate of French 1 st June 1782. In the accompanying transfer of his land, we have it clearly "Edward Hudson", & in Comptroller's certificate B. for the same service the name is spelt "Ed. Hudson". But of the identity of all these names with my applicant, cannot be mooted.
I am very respectfully Your Mo: O th Servt
Col. J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions.
J. H. W. H.

In the matter &c of Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson for a pension under act of 4: July '36.
Letter with proofs Sept 14 th 1847.
G. H. Yates
Solr.

Albany N.Y. Sept r 1847.
Sir. I present herewith papers to substantiate the a claim made in behalf of Sophia Hudson , late widow of Edward Hudson for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836.
In limine I would observe, that in 1827 or 1828 I prepared in my father's office papers for Edward Hudson under the acts of 1818 & 1820 (I presume) & they were forwarded to Washington. So Mr. Philip Hudson the son informs me. I kept no memoranda or copies of these papers. Jellis A. Fonda one of Hudson's officers & others of his contemporary soldiers were his witnesses all residing in and about Schenectady, where Mr. Hudson came to see me. On reference to the papers of Jellis A. Fonda under the act of 7 th June 1832, it will be seen that Edward Hudson testified for Capt. Fonda. I request that these files may be referred to, in explanation of some portions of Hudson's revolutionary services, which owing to the long since decease of his contemporaries and of Hudson himself it will now be difficult to set forth and prove. The contemporary soldiers who testified for Capt. Fonda besides Hudson, and some of whom doubtless testified for Hudson also, were John Watson, John Mc Intosh, John Onderkirk and John Christeyance - all of whom were pensioned. Col. Fonda had also the certificate of Col. Marinus Willett. The Comptroller's records at Albany furnish not a particle of proof of the service rendered by the Companies

in which Hudson served at the times they served. Under these difficult circumstances I have made out my case the best way I could, and as I trust satisfactorily. I hope that the papers of Hudson filed under the act of 1818, will be found. Then I shall apprehend no further difficulty.
Paper N o 1. contains the Declaration of Philip Hudson the oldest son. He declares that his father Edward Hudson enlisted in the U.S. Army, say in 1777, & was at the siege of Fort Stanwix and in the Campaign against Burgoyne, but he cannot of course specify length of service, nor give the names of Officers. The affidavits on file under the act of 1818, may show this. He served under Colonels Wisenfelt and Willett & Captains Robert McKean (who was killed at the battle of Turlock, Schoharrie in the summer of 1779) French, Putman & Leints commanding New Kirk & Walter Vrooman, in several engagements during several of the last years of the war of the revolution, at Fort Edward, Wyndrick, Sacondaga, Dayton, Herkimer &c &c. Said Philip was born 23 rd Feb y 1781. Edward Hudson was married to Sophia Stowitz (or Stobage) on the 20 th July 1780 by Dom: Romeyn of the Canagh-nawaga Ref d Dutch Church. Edward Hudson died 29 th January 1828. His widow died 30 th April 1837, leaving her surviving and still living the said Philip Hudson, & Mary (Walker & Martin) Schuyler Hudson. The Court certifies to all these facts.
Papers marked N o 2, comprise affidavits of Mary & Sam l J. Walker, & of Rev d A. Bingham & Catharine Bingham. They all four testify as to the widowhood & time of

death of Mrs Sophia Hudson the widow of Edward; and the two first give the general traditional account of Hudson's services, & names and ages of his children. They relate one circumstance which has an important bearing as to the date of the marriage . It is, that the oldest child Philip was an infant more than one year old when (Edward Hudson) his father was in the actual performance of military duties.
No 3, is the affidavit of Henry Rightmyer I a pensioner of education and intelligence, strict integrity and veracity, and although aged 83, of sound mind and memory. He specifices a part of Hudson's services that part which he was himself personally cognizant of; viz, under Capt. Robert McKean nine months in 1779, (7 mos thereof at Sacondaga, the rest at Fort Plain &c) Rightmyer also swears to Hudson's services in 1781, under Capt. Putman & Col: Willitt. He (Rightmyer) served served no longer than 3 months in this engagement when he was wounded, The service of Edward Hudson was for 9 months, making 18 months service in these two engagements in 1779 & 1781. & the last was rendered by Hudson after his marriage. Rightmyer served in a Batteu Company in 1780, & therefore had no personal knowledge of Hudson's services in that year, nor yet in the years previous to 1779, nor in those after 1781. He told me when I saw him, that he had no doubt but that Hudson served in several other engagements during the war besides those he could specify.
In paper No 4, you have evidence from the office of our Secretary of State, that Capt. Robert McKean's Company of Levies or Rangers were in actual service in 1779. By the certificate of Capt. Jellis A.
It will be seen, that the affidavit of Rightmyer or rather his character is certified to by the Judge Herring of Johnson Co. N.Y. will be found to your satisfaction.

Fonda aforesaid, I am reminded to express the opinion, that Fonda's affidavit for Hudson & Hudson's for Fonda (in the papers on file under the acts of 1818 & 1832). will show what service Hudson rendered in 1782 & 1783. No 5. Afft of Rev. D. Van Olinda showing the defective state of the Caughnawaga Records, on which, if any where, Hudson's marriage and the births of his children were recorded.
No 6. Afft of Conrad Mowers who testifies identifies Hudson as a soldier under Capt. Putman, and generally as having served in several engagements of 9 months each. That he was on duty when Capt Woodworth was killed (I think in 1780) a few miles west of Fort Herkimer, also when Curriestown was burnt in 1780.
No 7. Afft of Conrad Antis who testifies that Hudson was married during the war - that he was at the wedding - that he served under more than one engagement of 9 months. His afft was too indefinite, & he gave no reasons why he remembered these particulars. I therefore visited the witness & obtained a more specific affidavit in paper no 8. Antis is an educated & intelligent man, & the question of the date of the marriage turns mainly on his testimony, which I have reason to believe will prove satisfactory.
I am very respectfully Your ob t Servt G. H. Yates

Sophia Hudson widow of
Edward Hudson
Comptroller's certificate for Henry Rightmeyer
May 18 1848.
C.

[Persons making application at the Comptroller's, or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service, and discharge, as near as can be given]
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
182 Dec r 31 Henry Rightmore, private, No of Cert found 7546 £ 19 00 05
     182 Dec r 31 Henry Rightmore, private, No of Cert found 7546 £ 19 00 05    
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, May 17 — 1848. }
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 2 now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
  First — under Capt. Abner French in Col. Marinus Willett Reg't.   Second " " " " "   Third " " " " "   Fourth " " " " "   Fifth " " " " "   Sixth " " " " "   Seventh " " " " "   Eighth " " " " "   Ninth " " " " "   Tenth " " " " "   Eleventh " " " " "   Twelfth " " " " " 
Philip Phelps Dep Comp t

Sophia Hudson widow of
Edward Hudson
Comptroller's Certificate May 28-1848.
for Edward Hutchens .
B.

[Persons making application at the Comptroller's, or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service, and discharge, as near as can be given]
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
1782 Dec 31. Col. Wutchen , 60 per cent interest issued 7532 £ 20 12 07     3.75  22-   50  1 50   157 50   257  22  
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, May 17 " — 1848. }
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 2 — now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
  First — under Capt. Abner French in Col. Marinus Willett Reg't.   Second " " " " "   Third " " " " "   Fourth " " " " "   Fifth " " " " "   Sixth " " " " "   Seventh " " " " "   Eighth " " " " "   Ninth " " " " "   Tenth " " " " "   Eleventh " " " " "   Twelfth " " " " " 
Philip Schuyler Dec 1782

Surrogates Court State of New York Montgomery County ss
Be it known that the most satisfactory evidence has been adduced to this Court to wit, the affidavits of Philip Sturtevant and William Perrine which accompany this certif- icate, that Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson departed this life in the town of Root in said State of New York & County of Montgomery on the 30 th day of April 1837; that the said Sophia Hudson the said widow left her surviving Philip Hudson residing in the said town of Root and Martin J Hudson residing in the County of Herk- mer, her only surviving Children, all of which is hereby accordingly certified.
In testimony whereof the seal of said Court is hereto affixed & the County Judge of Montgomery County as surrogate hath hereunto set his name this 8 th day of December A D 1850
S. Breeding County Judge

State of New York County of Montgomery } ss
Before Samuel Belding Just County Judge Phillip Stowe being duly sworn Deparath & Says he is aged sixty one years & upwards that he is a resident of the Town of Sholam the County aforesaid that he was well acquainted with Sophia Hudson in her life time & at the time of her death she was the widow of Edward Hudson then of the County & Town aforesaid & says he well recollects the time the said Sophia Hudson died She the said Sophia died on the last day of April 1853 & was Buried on the Second day of May Same year the Funeral Services were performed by the Rev David Devoe who is now dead as this deponent is informed & believes that this deponent well recollects that he took the measure of Sophia Hudson to have the coffin made he took the measure to William Perrine a Carpenter and by to have the coffin make after the coffin was made this deponent took the coffin from the Shop of the aforesaid William Perrine to the dwelling of Philip Hudson the Son of Sophia Hudson with whom she had been living & where she died he this deponent assisting In putting her In the coffin he saw that she had But two living children her surviving Daughters Philip Hudson living in the Town of Sholam in said County & Martha Hudson Now living In Herk County to In the State aforesaid Near the Little Falls
State of New-York, } ss. Montgomery County Clerk's Office.
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Samuel Belding Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same JUSTICE OF THE PEACE , County Judge in and for said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And Further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice , Judge and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 5 th day of Decr 1850.
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

State of New York County of Montgomery } ss
Before Samuel Belding full County Judge Phillip Stowits being duly sworn Depasith & says he is aged sixty one years & upwards that he is a resident of the Town of Schoharie the County aforesaid that he was well acquainted with Sophia Hudson in her life time & at the time of her death she was the widow of Edward Hudson then of the County & Town aforesaid & says he well recollects the time the said Sophia Hudson died she the said Sophia died on the last day of April 1837 & was Buried on the second day of May same year the Funeral Services were performed by the Rev David Devoe who is now dead as this deponent is informed & believes that this deponent well recollects that he took the measure of Sophia Hudson to have the coffin made he took the measure to William Perrine a Carpenter and by to have the coffin make after the coffin was made this deponent took the coffin from the shop of the aforesaid William Perrine to the dwelling of Philip Hudson the son of Sophia Hudson with whom she had been living & where she died he this deponent assisting In putting her in the coffin he saw that she had but two living children her surviving they are Philip Hudson living in the Town of Schoharie and County of Schoharie & Martin J Hudson now living in Herkimer County in the State aforesaid near the Little Falls does not recollect the exact description for then says that the said deceased was his aunt, Subscribed & sworn to before me Philip Stowits Dec. 2 nd 1850 J. Belding County Judge

Montgomery
State of New York } County of Montgomery }
S
Before Samuel Belding Jr County Judge William Perrin being duly sworn doth Depose & Say he is forty years of age and upwards that he is a resident of the Town of Root in said County that he is a carpenter by trade that on the first day of May one thousand Eight hundred & thirtyseven he this deponent made a coffin for Sophia Hudson Deceased the widow of Edward Hudson that she was Buried on the Second day of may in the year aforesaid the Reason he Recollects the circumstances are he at that hired a shop to work in & the same Spring built a shop & moved out of the shop he hired into the Shop he built that was In 1837 the date of the year was put upon the New Shop 1837 In which he moved he further Saith he bought the Trimmings for Trimming the coffin of John Bowditch Near by The Trimmings were charged to this deponent by said John Bowditch he has examined the Books of John Bowditch & finds the Charge Made May 1 st 1837 which are correct for the Trimmings He does not know of any other children living than Philip Hudson & now living In the Town of Root In said County, with who Sophia Hudson was living at the time of her death also Morton Hudson living in Herkimer County Not far from the Little Falls does not recall the Town
Subscribed & sworn to C. ... N. ... 1837
William Perrin
State of New-York, } Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
certify that Samuel Belding Jr
I, J. W. VAN DERVEER, Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that Justice of the Peace  County Judge  Justice of the Peace , Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same Justice of the Peace  County Judge  Justice of the Peace , in and for said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And Further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice of the Peace  Judge  Justice of the Peace , and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 5 th day of Decr 1850.
J. W. Van Derveer Clerk.

Montgomery
State of New York County of Montgomery
Before Samuel Belcher Jr n County Judge William Perrin being duly sworn doth Depose & Say he is forty years of age and upwards that he is a resident of the Town of Roat in said County that he is a carpenter by Trade that on the first day of May one thousand Eight hundred & thirtyseven he this deponent made a coffin for Sophia Hudson Deceased the widow of Edward Hudson that she was Buried on the Second day of may in the year aforesaid the Reason he Recollects the circumstances are he at that hired a shop to work in & the same Spring built a shop & moved out of the shop he hired into the shop he built that was In 1837 the date of the year was put upon the said shop 1837 In which he moved he further Saith he bought the trimmings for trimming the coffin of John Bowdish near by The Trimmings were charged to this deponent by said John Bowdish he has examined the Books of John Bowdish & finds the charge Made May 1 st 1837 which are correct for the Trimmings He does not know of any other children living than Philip Hudson & now living In the Town of Roat In said County, with who Sophia Hudson was living at the time of her death also Morton Hudson living in Herkimer County Not far from the Little Falls does not recollect the Town
Subscribed & sworn to before me Dec. 2. 1880
J. Belcher Jr County Judge
William Perrin

State of New York } 1st Oneida County } 2nd
I Peter Mowers of the town of Aris- =ville In the county aforesaid And a pensioner of the United States aged eighty three years past, I Being Duly sworn according to law I do Depose & say I Becom acquainted with Ned Hutchinson In the Early part of the war- when he first came Into our Neighborhood he was Nineteen years of age I also was well acquainted with Sophia Stubbage (now called Stewart) we all were living In one Neighbo- =rhood together I did know them both before & after they were married I say they were married In the year 1779 or 1780 I well Recollect the Marriage took place before ~ Gaughnawaga was Burnt by Col Sir John Johnson which was In the year 1780 In the Fall, they had Several children together I do Recollect some of them Viz Mary & Phillip I do Recollect of Ned Hudson Serving with me In the Company of Capt. Garrit Tatham Under Col Willet In the year 1781 four or five Months which of the two I do not Recol- =lect the aforesaid Ned Hudson did other Service. I do not Recall the Names of the officers the aforesaid Ned Hutchinson was Sometimes called Edward Hudson but most Generally Ned Hutchinson & further Smith not Subscribed & sworn to this
26 th day of February 1848 Before me Peter his Mowers Issac W. Hyde, Justice of mark the Peace
I certify that the above Deposition is of good sound mind of good Moral Character of Truth & veracity & any thing he says can be Relied upon -
Issac W. Hyde

State of New York
Clerks Office Oneida County
P. Patrick Mahon Clerk of the said County certify that
As a W. Hyde Esquire was on the 24 th day of February A.D. 1840 a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Oneida duly elected and authorized to act as such, and that the signatures on the opposite side purporting to be those of the said Justice are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed my Official Seal which is also the seal of the County of Oneida & subscribed my name February 25 th 1840.
Patrick Mahon Clerk
Sophia Hudson Widow of Edward Hudson
Asst. of Peter Mowers 24. Feb. 1840.
A.

Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson deceased.
Affidavit (supplementary) of Coenraet Antis - Aug t 26 th 1847.
No 8.

State of New York County of Otsego - 3rd  Seal
I, Conrad Antis of the town of Cherry Valley in said County, aged seventy-eight years, do depose and say in addition to and in explanation of the material facts set forth in my affidavit relative to the revolutionary services of Edward Hudson and of his marriage to Sophia Stowitz or Stobach ; (which affidavit bears date the 20 th June 1846) as follows.
I resided during the war of the revolution with my uncle Conrad Antis, in then town of Currystown in the County of Tryon, now town of Root, County of Montgomery in said State. I well recollect when said Edward Hudson first came to said town. He was introduced by my said uncle to his family, & he often thereafter visited a great deal in my uncle's family. When he first came to said town was in the year 1776 or thereabouts, in a very early part of the war of the revolution. I remember well the time said Edward Hudson first came to my uncle's, from the circumstance that just previous thereto Sir John Johnson & his tenants & dependants had surrendered to the American forces at Johnson Hall in the town or village of Johnstown N.Y. How soon after said Edward Hudson came to said town he first performed military service in the revolutionary army I do not recollect if I ever knew but I do remember that it was about two years after his first introduction as aforesaid, that he enlisted in a Company of Rangers under command of Colonel Marinus Willett, but what his Captain's name was I do not distinctly recollect, but think it was Captain McKeen, who was killed in the Battle at Saratoga Schoharie County N.Y. in the summer of 1777 as I was told at the time & believe to be true. I also recollect being informed at the time, and a variety of circumstances which occurred at the time confirmed the fact in my mind and imprinted it on my recollection, that said Hudson served afterwards under Colonel Willett as a Ranger or a Levy or State Troop man, and as I understood under enlistments of nine months each, but I can give no particulars as to the names of his company officers, or the

places he served at. The reason why I remember what I do & what I have herein before stated & shall herein after state respecting said Edward Hudson, his services and his marriage, was because I saw so much of said Edward Hudson from the year 1776, till the end of said war and after said war - the families of my said uncle (with whom I lived) and of Stowitz aforesaid he visited and was extremely intimate in & with during said war and afterwards. In my former affidavit I stated in a general way, that he said Edward Hudson was married to said Sophia Stowitz in the war. For the reasons aforesaid I am enabled to be more specific as to the date of said marriage. I distinctly recollect that it was after the battle of Turlock aforesaid, and after the burning of Caughnawaga in May 1780, that the said marriage took place, and I know it was only a few months or weeks after the latter occurrence. It was in the commencement of harvest, which usually begins in this region of country a little after the middle of the month of July. They were married in the summer of the year in which Caughnawaga was burnt as aforesaid, viz in the year One thousand seven hundred & Eighty. - I remember the time thus distinctly, because the marriage of said Hudson as well as his revolutionary services, were the subject of numerous & repeated conversations held in my presence & with me and my said uncle Conrad Antis, and also with my father John Antis. Said Edward was considered a sort of ward of my uncle, and none were present at the marriage except my uncle, his wife my aunt Caty and some of his wife's relations all of whom are now dead except myself. I also distinctly remember that said Hudson had on the uniform of a Ranger, which was a white frock-coat with fringe, similar to that worn by Riflemen, & that he was married by the Rev d Mr Romeyn of the Caughnawaga Dutch Church. I further depose and say, that said Edward enlisted again under Col. Willett after his marriage as aforesaid, and I recollect being informed at the time that he was in the battle of Johnstown in the fall of 1781, & afterwards in a winter expedition under said Willett. From having the foregoing facts clearly & distinctly impressed upon my mind for the reasons aforesaid & seeing said Hudson in his uniform after his marriage, I am as clearly certified in my own mind of the fact of his serving thus after his marriage, as I am of any fact within my knowledge.  Conrad Antis
In the matter of the widow of Sophia Edward Hudson deceased
On this 26 th day of August 1847, personally appeared before me the undersigned, the above named Conrad Antis to me well known, & he made oath that the facts set forth in the foregoing affidavit by him signed are true and correct. And I certify, that said Conrad Antis is esteemed as a man of sound mind, memory and understanding, and of truth & veracity, & that his statements are entitled to full credit. He is moreover a man of intelligence & good education so reputed & believed to be. —
Erastus Brown Justice of

State of New York County of Otsego ss.
I, Charles McLean Clerk of said County do hereby certify, that Erastus Boorne Esq before whom the foregoing or annexed affidavit purports to have been taken, and by whom the certificate subjoined thereto has been signed, was at the date thereof a justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected & qualified as such; & that the signature to said certificate purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County, this 24 th day of September 1847.
Chas McLean Clk
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Sophia, widow of Edward Hudson
Certificate of complet n de land for service in 1782. à June 1 st to 31 st Dec r 1782 or 7 months
II o .
8 mo - in '82

"This certifies that Nicolaus Dakstater Superior of a Class in Colonel Fisher's Regiment of mi- litia has this day delivered and mustered before me an able bodied man, namely Nathan Huysman duly enlisted to serve for said Class in the Levies under the Command of Colonel Willett till the first day of January next, unless sooner discharged." "Fort Ransilair June the 1. (signed) Abner French Dy Muster 1782. — Master."
To all to whom these presents shall Come — Know Ye — that we Johannis Vrooman , Nicholas Doxteder , Samuel A. Gardinier , Adam Blank , Adam Couson , Hendrick Spannenberg , Cornelius Smith , Simon Vroo- man , John D. Vrooman , the major part of the members of a Class in the Regiment of militia Commanded by Col s  Frederick Fisher , having under the act entitled an act for raising troops to complete the line of this State in the service of the United States, and the two Regiments to be raised on bounties of unappropriated lands and for the further defence of the frontiers of this State passed the twenty-third day of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two, engaged Edward Hudson to serve in the said troop from the first of May until the first of January 1783, do hereby grant, transfer, assign and set over unto Volkerk Veeder and to his heirs and assigns, all our estate right title and interest to any land we are or may become entitled to, for or by reason of our engaging the said Edward Hudson as aforesaid, under or by virtue of the said

act. To have and to hold all the estate right title and interest of in and to the said land, unto the said Volker Veeder his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals, this 20 th day of May, in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eighty-two.
Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of Johannis his Vrooman L.S. Nicklis his Dockstetter L.S. Samuel his Gardiner L.S. Adam his Blank L.S. Adam his Everson L.S. Hendrick his Spaunenburg L.S. Cornelius Smith L.S. Simon Vrooman L.S. John his Vrooman L.S.
Memorandum, that on the 3 rd day of June one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two, personally appeared before me, Jellis Fonda Esq., one of the judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for the County of Tryon James Romine who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that he saw the grantees sign seal and deliver the above Deed for the use therein mentioned & that he also saw Simon Veeder the other witness subscribe as witness thereunto, and having carefully perused the same & finding no material razures or interlineation therein, do allow the same to be recorded " (Signed) Jellis Fonda"
State of New York Albany, Comptroller's Office Nov 30 th 1847.
I certify that the foregoing is correctly copied from an original document remaining in this office, and that the certificate signed Almon Trench Deputy Master is attached to the assignment above written.
Philip H. Phelps Dep. Compt l

Sophia Hudson Widow of
Edward Hudson Comptroller's certificate for Peter Mowers May 18 1848
E.

 [Persons making application at the Comptroller's, or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service, and discharge, as near as can be given. 
 In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz: 
1782. Decr 31 Peter Mower. private. No of Cnt issued 7507 £21 04 10
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, May 17 — 1848.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 2 now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
    officers, viz: First — under Capt. in Col. Reg't.     Abner French Marinus Willett   Second " " "   Third " " "   Fourth " " "   Fifth " " "   Sixth " " "   Seventh " " "   Eighth " " "   Ninth " " "   Tenth " " "   Eleventh " " "   Twelfth " " "   
I certify that Peter Mower, Henry Rightmore, and Ed th Natchin, belonged to the same Company, and same Regiment, and all at the same time.
Philip Sheppard

In the matter of the application made in behalf of Sophia widow of
Edward Hudson
Aff t of Conrad Antia. 20 th June 1846.
No. 7.

Montgomery County Clerks Office
I Chester J. Brunley Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Cornelius S. Hopkins Esquire whose name is subscribed to the final of the within affidavit was at the time the same bears date a Justice of the peace in and for said County And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said final of said affidavit is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County the 11 day of September 1857 C. J. Brunley Clerk
Notary

State of New York Montgomery County
Prost June twentyeth 1846
The Deponant being duly sworn says that he is now in the seventy ninth year of his age. he says that he well knew Edward Hudson before he was married and knows that he married Sophia Stowits Daughter of Phillip Stowits that was killed in Battle at Oriskany in the State of New York in 1777 he knows that he was Married in the War by the Reverend Mr. Prougne as he was at the Wedding and recollects that he had on a Hanger's dress he knows that he was listed as a nine month man and a Stranger under Colonel Willet and that he served as much as twice or two enlistments he knows that he went out in the Winter on an expedition but does not recollect where he went and further the Deponant says not Sworn and subscribed Conradt Antis before me this 20 th day of June 1846 G. S. Wepsels justice
I hereby certify that Conradt Antis is a man of truth and veracity and that his statements are entitled to full credit G. S. Wepsels justice

Sophia Hudson
Widow of
Edward Hudson
Cert. of Secretary of State re Capt. McKean's services in 1779 &c
(N o 4.)

State of New York ss
John Smith of the town of Manlius in the County of Onondaga, being duly sworn Deposeth, that in the year 1776, he enlisted as a Sergeant in Capt. Jacob Seavis' Company of Levies, and that he served the United States as such during the whole of that Campaign. That in 1777 this Deponent went from the German Flatts pursuant to orders of the Committee with a party of troops to Fort Stanwix; that the second day after he arrived there the garrison was surrounded by the enemy, that he was there through the whole siege which lasted about twenty days. That in 1778 he was appointed a Lieutenant in Captain John Bigbread's Company of Levies and served in that capacity during that Campaign. That in 1779 he was also appointed a Lieutenant in Captain McLean's Company of Levies, and served as such during that Campaign - after which he continued upon the Western frontiers in different garrisons (principally at Forts Schuyler & Dayton) in the Defence & Service of his country until the close of hostilities. This Deponent further says that he did not receive his pay for his services in 1779 until 1780, and was then paid in continental money, which to him was worth little or nothing & that he never has received any land for his services as aforesaid. Sworn this 2 nd day of February 1809 before me (Signed) Jno Smith George Merchant Justice Peace Onondaga ss.
I do certify that each noncommissioned officer and private belonging to Col. Marinus Willett's Regiment raised for the term of three years in the State of New York

on bounties of unappropriated lands, was entitled to five hundred acres of land. Albany March 20 th 1806.
(signed) Jellis A. Fonda late Capt of Col. militia 1 st Regt
State of New York Office of Secretary of State Albany, April 3 rd 1847.
I certify that the preceding is a true copy of an original affidavit of John Smith & of a certificate annexed thereto of Jellis A. Fonda deposited in this office.
Arch d Campbell Dep Sec. of State

Onondaga Oct 18
for recd A V
J. H. Gates Esq. Ponca Albany Montgomery Co NY
Mr. Hall

S. P. Gates Esq
Concord Oct 19/47
I received yours Sep 16 th and in reply can only say that I knew such a man as Edward Hudson in the service, but anything in regard to him since or where he lived at that time or indeed anything further than just knowing him I can give no information about. That he was in the service I do know. He belonged to our Company commanded by Capt. Garet Putnam. If I could render any service to one of the old crew or any of his heirs I would be pleased to do so but as I cannot I can only wish that anything you desire for the benefit of one of the old soldiers may be realized.
Yours Wm Heall
W. H. Hunning S. P. Gates Esq

State of New York County of Madison } ss
I, Henry Rightmyer of the town of Sullivan in said County, aged Eighty three years, do depose & say, that I am a pensioner of the United States under the act of 7 th June 1832 - I served during the war of the revolution as follows - In the year 1779 for nine months in the Company of Levies commanded by Captain Robert McKeen - from early in the month of February or the latter part of January 1780, in the Com- pany of Battlemen Commanded by Captain Samuel Gray until he received his discharge in the winter following and in the year 1781 in the Company of Levies commanded by Capt n Garret Putman in the Regiment of Colonel Marinus Willett for the term of three months when I was wounded - and further in the year 1782, for the term of nine months in the Company of Captain Ebenezer French -
I well recollect Edward Hudson who hailed from the then County of Tryon, now Montgomery & that part of said County, now called Brook - said Edward Hudson served with me for nine months pursuant to his enlistment in the year 1779 in the Company of Robt Mc Keen Captain as aforesaid - and also in the year 1781, in the Company of Levies commanded by Captain Garret Putman aforesaid in the Reg- iment of Colonel Willett.
I well remember said Edward Hudson from the following circumstances. When in the Company of said McKeen, he was detailed with myself & sixteen others to serve with a detachment of said Company at Sacandaga under the command of Walter Vrooman a Lieutenant

of said Company - at which place (Sacandaga) we served together in said detachment over seven months. Said Hudson was moreover a waiter to said Captain McKee when he served in the company of Captain Garret Putman he was a waiter to Lieutenant Newkirk of said Company of Captain Garret Putman
his Henry R Rightmyer mark
Subscribed & sworn this 1 st day of February 1847, before me; and I certify that I am well acquainted with said Henry Rightmyer the above & upon it that he is of sound mind & memory & his statements are entitled to the fullest credit - and I further certify, that he is unable now to write his name owing to a nervous affection in his right hand
(David Severyan Justice of the Peace I.P.)
Sophia Hudson Widow of Edward Hudson deceased. Asst of H. Rightmyer
(No 3) I have been personally & intimately acquainted with the within named Henry Rightmyer for about fifty years last past that he then resided in Montgomery County held the office of justice of the peace there for many years and after moved to Madison County that whilst living in Montgomery was a person of good credit & reputation and that I have often since heard his character spoken of & that he still sustains a fair reputation & upon questioned veracity & stands high in society where he resides & is known Sept 15 th 1847. Aaron Haring of Johnstown, Fulton Co. N.Y.
State of New York County of Madison Clerks Office
I. A. Scott Sloan
Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that David Severyan by before whom the within written affidavit was - parts to have been sworn, was at the time thereof a justice of the peace in & for said County, duly elected & qualified as such, & that the signature to the first & certificate annexed to the same purporting to be his is genuine. Witness my hand and official seal this 2 nd February 1847.
Scott Sloan clerk
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Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson
Certif: of Secretary of State, as to appointment of Rob t M c Kean Capt. in 1779.
G.

State of New York Secretary of State's office. May 18 th 1848.
I certify, that as appears from the minutes of the Council of appointment of this State, remaining on file in this office, "Henry K. Van Rensselaer Esquire" was on the 3 rd day of May 1779, "appointed a Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of one of the two distinct Corps of five hundred men each, directed to be raised by a law of this State, passed at the last meeting of the Legislature, entitled 'an act for raising one thousand men for the defence of the frontiers of this State'." That "Albert Pawling Esquire", was on the same day last named "appointed a Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of the other of the said two distinct Corps", and Robert Mc c . Kean Esquire - a Captain of one of the companies "in one of the said distinct corps."
Arch d Campbell Dep Sec. of State

In the matter &c of Sophia Hudson widow of Edward Hudson
Aff ts of Conrad Mowens 30 th June '46 & 17 th Feby '47 N o 6.

State of New York Herkimer County
Danube June 30th 1846
The Deponent being duly sworn says that he is now in the Eighty seventh year of his age that he well knew Edward Hudson since his wife Sophia Daughter of Phillip Stoyes that was killed in the Oriskany Battle in 1777 he knows that a country as a Vermont in Putnam in the Revolution acquainted with his children known them their names Philip Schuyler the youngest child name is Mary he knows their Father served under he says that when he went they were under Colonel went to Oswego and Decatur quicks and were forced to retreat to death and Further I Sworn and subscribed this 30th day of June 1846 Before me also the Notary is entitled to full Credit
John Allan Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW-YORK, ss. Herkimer County,
I certify that John Allan Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Affidavit, was, on the day of the date of said Affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly elected and qualified. And that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said genuine.
Witness my hand and official seal.
John Allan June 24th July 1847
In the same matter is And the aforesaid being further duly sworn brief, that said Edward Hudson as he heard at the time believing to be true served in several tours as he understood of nine months each, or for terms of months in other years of said war besides the year in which the nine months tour above specified in Deponent's deposition. That said Edward Hudson was on duty when Captain Woodworth was killed a few miles north of Fort

State of New York Herkimer County
Danube June 30 th 1846
The Deponent being duly sworn says that he is now in the Eightyseventh year of his age that he well knew Edward Hudson and his wife Sophia Daughter of Phillip Stowes that was killed in the Oriskany Battle in 1777 he knows that he served his Country as a Vermonts man under Captain Putnam in the Revolution he as is well acquainted with his Children and has always known them their names Philip the oldest John Schuyler the youngest child and a Daughter whose name is Mary he knows that Edward Hudson their Father served under Colonel Willist he says that when he went out in the winter they were under Colonel Willist and they went to Oswego and were deceived by the Indians guides and were forced to retreat and almost gave to death and Further Deponent says not sworn and subscribed This 30 th day of June 1846 Before me also the Mowers is entitled to full Credit
Conrad Mowers Mark
John Van Allen Justice of the Peace
In the same matter is And I the aforesaid Conrad Mowers being further duly sworn saith, that said Edward Hudson as I heard at the time I believe to be true, served in several tours as I understood of nine months each, or for terms of months in other years of said war besides the year in which the nine months tour above specified in Deponents deposition, that said Edward Hudson was on duty when Captain Woodworth was killed a few miles north of Fort

Herkimer on West-Canada creek. When Curristown was burnt, Deponent saw him with Lieutenant William Wallace and other soldiers at that place on duty as a soldier - but further particulars of the service of said Edward Hudson I am unable to give from my own personal knowledge as I served under different Captains & at different places.
Subscribed & sworn this 17th day of February 1847 before me; & I certify that said Conrad Moyers is esteemed a man of truth & veracity, & that his statements are entitled to full credit.
Conrad X Moyers mark
Edward Hudson
Robert Casler justice of the peace
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Herkimer County, } I certify that Robert Casler Esq. whose name is subscribed to the annexed & sworn affidavit was, on the day of the date of his said Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly elected and qualified. And that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said genuine. Witness my hand and official seal. Robert Casler Given 24 th Feb y 1847 James M c Barry Jr. Clerk