Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1270, Robert Gould, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New Jersey.
Gould, Robert Hester
W. 1270 B.L. Wt. 36538-160-55
CONTENTS

New Jersey
22.855
Robert Gould of Hampton in the State of New Jersey who was a Private in the Com commanded by Captain Dillwater of the commanded by in the New Jersey troops time for 1 Year 3 mo.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of November 1833 and sent William Colfuss Hampton N.J.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept '33 $ 12 50 — Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Mar '34 2 50 — $ 15 00 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. Laurie Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 113

1.089 New Jersey Hester Gould widow of Robert Gould who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private New Jersey Mil.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $ 0 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
5 February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of July 1853 and sent to
H. C. M. Ewen Warwick N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 93 — Vol. 4
5 February 1853
171407 act 58 156435 - - 52

Admiral 171,407 156,135 June 16/55-
Hester Gould Widow of Robert Gould per
Capt Onslow
600 per War Capt. Sack Bond S.S. Mid has Dredge
Claimant - is a Pensioner refers to Evidence on file Mar 18/72
Another Mar 7/86
AD: 16 Dec, August 1/86
Vol. G. 100.
Det Evans Newfoundland New Jersey
Recollections

State of New Jersey, Passaic County ss
On this 8 th day of April in the year 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges in and for the County and State aforesaid Hester Gould aged Sixty five years a resident of the town of Pompton in the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed Febru- ary 3 rd A D 1853
That She is the widow of Rob- ert Gould who was a pensioner un- der the Act of Congress passed July June 7 th 1832 That her husband the said Robert Gould died on the 29 th day of January A D 1849
That She was married to her husband the said Robert Gould on the 12 th day of August A D 1827 by one Edward Ackerson a Justice of the peace then of the town of West Milford Passaic County and State of New Jersey
That She has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said Robert Gould
That her name before her said marriage was Hester Pay- ne. That her husband the said

Robert Gould was a pensioner under the law of June 7 1832 at the rate of Fifty dollars per annum Sworn to and Subscribed before me } His he Mark the day and year ab. ove written
Peter S. Brown Judge
I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am acquainted with His he Gould who Subscribed and was Sworn to the foregoing declaration that He is a credible person and that his declaration is entitled to full credit and belief And I further certify that the said His he Gould on account of sickness is not able to attend the sitting of the Court by Court
Peter S. Brown Judge

State of New Jersey Passaic County
On this 8th day of April 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges in and for the County and State aforesaid Hester Gould a resident of the town of Pompton County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law says on her oath that she is well acquainted and is the daughter of the said Hester Gould who subscribed the foregoing declaration, that she was well acquainted with Robert Gould late husband of the said Hester Gould, that the said Robert Gould died on the 29th day of January A.D. 1849 and that his widow the said Hester Gould has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said Robert Gould. That the said Robert Gould was a pensioner under the act of June 7 1832 at the rate of fifty dollars per annum
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year above written
Hester Gould Mark
Peter S. Brown Judge

I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Hester Gould who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit that she is a credible person and that her affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief
Peter S. Brown Judge

State of New Jersey Passaic County } ss
On this 5 th day of May A D 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Fier a resident of the City of Patterson Passaic County and State of New Jersey who being duly sworn according to law Says on her Oath that she was well acqu- ainted with Hester Gould widow of Robert Gould deceased That she was also acquainted the late husband of the said Hester Gould the said Robe- rt Gould that she was present at the marriage of the said Robert and Hester Gould that they were married on the 12 th day of August A D 1827 by one Edward Ackerson a Justice of the Peace of the town of West Milford in said County that deponent saw them married She further says that the said Robert Gould and Hester Gould lived together as man and wife from the time they were married until the death of the said Robert Gould She further Says that Robert Gould late husb- and of the said Hester Gould was a pensioner under the act of June 7 1832 That the said Robert Gould died on the 29 th day of January - 1849 and that the said Hester Gould has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said

Robert Gould Sworn to and subscribed } before me the day and } Year last above mentioned } John S. Brown Judge
6 her Elizabeth X Yier mark
To the Said Judge do hereby Certify that I am am acquainted with Elizabeth Yier who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit that she is a credible person and that the affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief
John S. Brown Judge

State of New Jersey Passaic County } ss
On this 5 th day of May A D 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges in and for the County aforesaid Peter Fier aged Fifty two years a resident of the City of Paterson County of Passaic and State of New Jersey who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath depose and Say that he is well acquainted with Hester Gould widow of Robert Go- -uld deceased that he was also well acquainted with Robert Gould late husband of the said Hester Gould in his life time. He further Says that he was present and saw the said Robert and Hester Gould married by Edward a Judge of the Peace Atkerson in the town of West Milford County of Passaic and State of New Jersey on the 12 th day of August A D 1827
He further Says that Robert Gould late husband of the said Hester Gould was a pensioner of the United States
That the said Robert Gould died on the 29 th day of January 1849 and that the said Hester Gould has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Robert Gould
Sworn to and subscribed Peter Fier before me the day and year above written
John S. Brown Judge

8 I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Peter Yier who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit that he is a credible person and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and belief. I further certify that the words, a true copy of the same, and the letter (a), was interlined before the entred
John S. Brown Judge

State of New Jersey Passaic County ss
On this 5 th day of May A D 1853 personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges in and for the County aforesaid Thomas C. M c Ewen a resident of the town of Warwick County of Orange and State of New York who being duly Sworn according to law doth on his Oath depose and say that he has made search and inquiry for the marriage records of Ed ward Ackerson formerly a Luther of the place in the town of West- Milford County of Passaic and State of New Jersey. That deponent has been informed that the said Edward Ackerson lived West and that deponent has not been able to find the marriage recor- ds of the said Edward Ackerson after making inquiry and search Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written
John S. Brown Judge      Tho C. M c Ewen
I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Thomas C. M c Ewen who subscribed and was sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that his affidavit is entitled

to full credit and belief Peter S. Brown Judge

State of New Jersey Passaic County } ss
I, Silas H. Garfield Clerk of the said County of Passaic do hereby certify that Peter P. Brown before whom the foregoing Declara- tion and affidavits were made and taken does at the time of taking the same a judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for the County, and that his several signatures thereon are genuine -
In witness whereof I have here- unto set my hand and the seal of said County this sixth day of May A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty three
S. H. Garfield Clerk

Robt. Gouland
on the first day of November 1832 Reasonably afraid in open court before the Judge rege sitting Abraham Sweetland and Joseph  Isaac Dyer who being first duly sworn answering to law doth say that the said Deacon that they have been well acquainted with Robert Foster who is now applying for a Dis that the said Robert Foster is expected to have been & to have of the resolution and that we concur in that opinion and are further of the opinion that the said Robert Foster is expected to be a man of good character.

Bergen County Common Pleas
State of New Jersey Bergen County - ss No. 1.
A.D. 1832. On this first day of November personally appeared in open Court before the Judges now sitting, being a board of record so constituted by the laws of the State of New Jersey, Robert Gould, a resident of Pompton Township Bergen County and State of New Jersey aged forty years last February, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 14th of June 1832.
That he enlisted in January 1781 at Hackensack Bergen County under Captain John Oakwater in the State Troops for one year and served the term for which enlisted, as will appear by his discharge dated January 1782 - and signed by Joseph Catterlin Lieutenant of the Company; who certifies that the deponent served faithfully - The service of the Company during the year, was to guard the lines between the American & British forces, at Hackensack Fort Lee on the North River and at Boston.
had a battle with the Enemy at Monmouth Point, and retook about twenty head of cattle they had plundered from the inhabitants. John Lazor of our Company was wounded. The enemy had four men killed, as we were informed we took one prisoner.
I then served half a month with Capt Peter Ward at Hackensack, a substitute for my Brother Garret Gould. don't remember the year - I then served half a month with Capt Romine - had an action with the British Light

Light horse at Little's pole left a number of our men, taken prisoners - I then passed one month under Capt Van Buren at Harrison's and to the north River - was out on three alarms with Captain down on the lines - together something about one month - probably much more; but cannot state with any more certainty at this late day -
I do hereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State - Amount to be distributed the day of year aforesaid.
Wm. Westmoreland
Richard Dyer

No. 2.
Interrogatories by the court
1st. where and in what year was you born
Answer - was Born in Morris County - was born in the year One thousand seven hundred and sixty two
2d. Have you any Record of your age and if so where is it
Answer - dont know of any record of my age
3d. where was you living when called into service where have you lived since the revolution and where do you now live
Answer - Was living at Bloomingdale County when I entered the service - have lived there since the revolution and now live there
4th. How was you called into service was you drafted and you volunteer or was you a substitute and if a substitute for whom
Answer - I enlisted for the year service under Capt. Antwater - was discharged and dropped the residue of my service
5th. State the names of some of the officers who were with you when you served such continental or militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your services
Answer - Capt. Antwater - Capt. Ward & Capt. Van Riper - Col. Day was at Fort Lee
6th. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it signed and what has become of it
Answer - I did receive a discharge from the year service Jan'y 1782 - signed by Lieutenant Col. Van Riper and have the discharge now with - recd. no other discharge

7th State the names of persons whom you are acquainted in your present neighbourhood and who can testify as to your veracity, your character and good behaviour as a soldier of the Revolution —
answ r — Abraham Freeland and John G. Ryerson & Jan Lissie — George G. Ryerson
on the first day of November 1832 Personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges now sitting — Abraham Freeland and Jan Lissie  George G. Ryerson who being first duly Sworn according to law doth on their oaths Declare that they have been well acquainted with Robert Gould who is now applying for a Pension that the said Robert Gould is reported to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion and we further declare that the said Robert Gould is reported to be a man of good behaviour as to veracity and deserving of credit in all matters
Sworn in Open Court this 1 st Nov. 1832. Mr. Wetmore Clerk Geo G. Ryerson Abraham Freeland marks

156.435
Dec 27/52
Bounty Land claim
Mrs Hester Gould widow of Robert Gould
Presented by M. A. Wisewell Pompton Plains Morris County N.J.

State of New Jersey } On this, Thirteenth day of October A.D. Passaic County ss } One thousand eight hundred and fifty two Personally appeared before me Peregrine Sandford a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Passaic and State aforesaid Hester Gould aged Seventy five years a resident of Pomp- ton Township in the County of Passaic and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of Robert Gould deceased who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Boars in the New Jersey Regiment of Militia commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Dodd in the war with Great Brit- ain declared by the United States on the 18 th day of June A.D. Eighteen Hundred and twelve That her said Husband was drafted at Pomp- ton on or about the first day of September A.D. 1814 for the term of Three months and contin- ued in actual service in said war for the term of Three months and was honorably discharged at Hoboken on the second day of December A.D. 1814 as will appear by the muster Rolls of said company his Original certificate of discharge having been lost
She further states that she was married to the said Robert Gould in the Township of Pompton or on West milford in the County of Bergen now Pas- sai State of New Jersey on the second day of August A.D. 1827 by one Edward Ackerson a Justice of the Peace of said county and that her name before her said Marriage was Hester Payne and that there is no Public or Private record of her said Marria- ge that her said Husband died at Pompton on the 29 th day of January A.D. 1849 and that she is.

Still a Widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act passed September 28 th 1850.
Her X Hester Gould Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and Year above written Perigine Sandford Justice of the Peace
State of New Jersey } On this Thirteenth day of October Passaic County ss } A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty two personally appeared before me Perigine Sandford a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and County aforesaid Peter Lier aged fifty one years and Elisabeth Lier aged fifty years Residents of the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey who being duly sworn according to Law declares that Hester Gould in the foregoing declaration named is the widow of Robert Gould deceased who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Boars in the New Jersey Regiment of Militia commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Doad in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18 th day of June A.D. 1812 that the said Hester Gould was married to the said Robert Gould de- ceased at Pompton aforesaid in the State of New Jersey on the second day of August A.D. Eighteen hundred and twenty seven by one Edward Atkinson a Justice of the peace of said County and that her name before her said marriage was Hester

Deposes that her said Husband the said Robert Gould died at Hampton in said County of Passaic on the twenty ninth day of January A.D. 1869 and that she is still a widow and that they were present and witnessed the said Marriage
Peter Lie Elisabeth his wife X marks
and they swear that they are disinterested witnesses
Sworn and Subscribed to before me this Thirteenth day of October A.D. Eighteen Hundred and fifty two and I hereby certify that Peter Lie and Elisabeth Lie are credible witnesses
The words twelve written over an erasure before a cursive in first page
Perigine Sandford Justice of the Peace
Witness C. J. Sanford
State of New Jersey, Passaic County ss. I. Elias D. Baugher Clerk of The Inferior Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Perigine Sandford is a justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that he was such justice at the time of taking the foregoing affidavits, duly commissioned and qualified; and his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this twenty second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. Elias D. Baugher Clerk

171,407
Applicant for County Court - Hester Louisa - Widow of Robert Louisa
James Evans Attorney Crenshaw & McLean Alvord & Co. Oklahoma City

State of New Jersey Passaic County ss }
On this Fourth day of May, A.D. 1853 - personally appeared before me - a justice of the peace, in and for the County of Passaic aforesaid. No 12th Street, aged - fifty four years - a resident of Passaic County aforesaid. Who being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she is the widow of Robert Gouche deceased - who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Watrous in the N.J. Regiment of Infantry - commanded by Colonel
in the war of the rebellion. That her said husband enlisted at Hoboken  at  at the age of the years. And was honorably discharged at Washington in the State of New Jersey. And the said No 12th Street further says that she still remains the widow of said Robert Gouche - and that she draws a pension as such widow. Which is recorded in Book A. Page 93 in the Pension Office - under act February 2, 1853. To which she refers for proof of her marriage and death of said Robert Gouche. And the said No 12th Street further says that her husband was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Watrous and Board - in the regiment fifth Regiment of Infantry commanded by Colonel Dodd, in the war with Great Britain - declared by the United States on the eighteenth day of June 1812 - that her said husband went as the substitute of A William Scott, who was drafted at Pompton, on or about the fifteenth day of September 1812 - for the term of three months
No 1089

State of New Jersey, } ss. Passaic County }
I, Silas D. Canfield, Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for said county, do hereby certify that Sam Van Orden before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and the seal of said court, this
14.
day of June
A.D. 1855
P.D. Campieae Clerk
No 1089
The widow of Robert Goulet deceased - who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain D'Artois in the N.J. Regiment of Infantry - commanded by Colonel - in the war of the revolution. That her said husband enlisted at Red Bank  Red Bank on the 14th day of June 1862. And was honorably discharged at Red Bank in the State of New Jersey. And the said Robert Goulet further says that she still remains the widow of said Robert Goulet - and that she draws a pension as such widow. Which is recorded in Book A. Page 93 in the Pension Office - under act February 8 1853. To which she refers for proof of her marriage and death of said Robert Goulet. And the said Robert Goulet further says that her husband was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Nathaniel Board - in the Regiment Fifth Regiment of Infantry commanded by Colonel Dodd, in the war with Great Britain - declared by the United States on the eighteenth day of June 1812 - That her said husband went as the substitute of A William Scott, who was drafted at Raritan, on or about the fifteenth day of September 1812 - for the term of three months

And the said Robert Gouch continues in said service for the term of two and half months, and was honorably discharged at Hoboken on or about the twentieth day of December 1812. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty due, to which she may be entitled, under the Act of Assembly March 31 1838-2
Veritas Mary J Gouch.
The Henry of Disce and Mary Little residents of the County of Sussex aforesaid. Upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mary Gouch in our presence - and that in Berlin from the appearance and state- ments of the applicant - that she is the iden- tical person she represents herself to be - Henry J Disce Mary Little
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the claimant is the person she represents her- self to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
James Vanorden Justice of the Peace of the County of Sussex

Orono Jersey - Passaic County N.J.
Mary J. Lisco being duly sworn on her oath saith - That she is now acquainted with the above mentioned Hester Goull - and has known her for the last forty years - and was acquainted with her husband - Robert Goull - and that the said Robert Goull and Hester Goull live together as man and wife for twenty-five years - and that the said Robert Goull died in the year - eighteen hundred and forty nine - and that the said Hester Goull has not been again married since the death of the said Robert Goull - but she still remains his widow -
Sworn and subscribed before me - May 4 1883
Mary J. Lisco mother
James Vanorden Justice of the county of Passaic

18 20231
Robert Gould Bergen County New Jersey
Return to
1 year 3 mo per share $ 50
Wm Colfax Pompton New Jersey

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
5 th June - 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subj d notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Robert Gould Bergen County New Jersey
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Edits 1781 1 - - Capt Outwater Guarded the lines between the American & British Forces at 70 years Traditionary evidence   - - 15 Capt Ward Mumauke Point. Machensack Bergen County New Jersey For living testimony entitled credible no   - - 15 Capt Romain Fort Lee Clayman - no reason why - Documentary papers not properly attached -   - 1 - Capt Van Dyke   - 1 -  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers, the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons --one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance. [b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned. [d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. [e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. [g] The opinion of the Court is always required. [h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case. [i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
Note [j] applies to continental troops only. The proof required by rule in
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Q91.
WIDOW, &c.
30
File No.
1270
Abelton Gould,
Widow.
Robert Gould,
Priv. Rev. War.
Act:
Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol.
A
, Page
278
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Robert Gould W...

The Bane Robert good soldier in Capt John outwater Company that faithful service one year the Season he fulfilled for is now discharged from the service of the United States of America given at Hackingsack December January 1 st 1782
Joseph Patterson

Mrs. Waldo
L. P. Waldo Comm. of Pensions Washington D. C.
FREE

7
St 538
Sto Amy

156.435
171.407 Dec. 2/52 Hester Gould
wid. of Robert Gould dec a
Private Cop. Board Lt. Col. John Dodd
n. f. Mila Enta Sept. 1814 Dis. Dec. 1814
1812
Third Auds. Office 10 Feb. 1853.
Not on rolls.
No. 1 Mar. 1853 J.H.
Phoebe B. 3rd
No 18 3 to Hon. A. T. N. Pennycuick - con to 9 M. - Feb 26/52 - Clear
M. M. Wisewell Pompton Plains not on roll n. f.
Griffiths
9
not on roll

To the free Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
David

May 1851 No. 1591 App l of Chester Gould widow of Robert.
H. Lensey 32 22855 Act 3 d July: 1853
Rene:
Thos. McEwen Cassavieles Nifolk

May No. 1591
Appl. of Hester
Gould widow of
Robert.
N. Jersey 32
22855
Act 3d Feby: 1853
Revig:
Thos. McEwen Lebanon New York
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Capt Adkins Pension Now
This case is dep'd to Pension Office, see papers and file. Parts now,
PENSION OFFICE,
Mar 7 1856
Sir:
Please report service from the rolls. (As learned in new case)
Very respectfully,
C. H. Rhetts
FOR COMMISSIONER.
3 Auditor. W. R. L.

New Jersey
Bergen County
Robert Gould's application for Militia Service pension -
20231
Robert Gould
remitted
✓

State of New Jersey } Bergen County Common Pleas - Bergen County } No 3.
on this first day of November A.D. 1832. - Personally appeared in open court before me now sitting and being first duly sworn Abraham Freeland of the County of Bergen who on his oath doth Depose and say that he is personally acquainted with Robert Gould who has subscribed and sworn to and subscribed to the foregoing declaration and that he knows that the said Robert Gould performed one term of duty of one full year in the service of the united States during the war of the revolution in a company commanded led by Captain John Antwine the deponent served with him Stationed on the lines near Raritan Bay at Fort Lee on the Hudson River which it was towards the close of the war - cannot particularise the year - and I am likewise also being duly sworn doth on his oath now declare that the said Robert Gould served one year in the State service under Capt. John Antwine in the year 1781 - That the deponent served with him the said Jan Ludeco Abm. Freeland served at the same time in the same company -
Sworn in open court to subscribe to this 1 st Nov. 1832. } Abraham his X Freeland Abt: Westervelt clk. } Jan his mark J Ludeco
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states & that his statement is entitled to credit.
Peile Curiam, Abt: Westervelt clk.

And the said Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Abraham Freeland and Joseph G. Ryerson who have signed the preceding annexed Certificate are residents of the County of Bergen in the State of New Jersey, and are credi- ble persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit
By the Court W. M. Wetmore Judge
New Jersey Bergen County Robert Howell Application for a pension - 20231
John P. Gable United

I Abraham Wetmore Clerk of the inferior Court of common pleas of the County of Bergen in the State of New Jersey Do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Gould for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this first day of November A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty two. —
Ab: Wetmore Clerk
Robert Gould
New Jersey Bergen County Robert Gould, { Motion application for { Service a pension —
20231

State of New Jersey Bergen County } No 4.
On this 19 th day of Sept r 1883 personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Robert Gould of the Township of Pompton County and State aforesaid aged 71 years and personally well known in said County and to the Subscriber as a man of truth and good standing and being duly sworn saith that he is the same Robert Gould who on the 1 st day of November 1882 made a Declaration under oath of his Revolution services in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7 th 1882 which was done in open court then sitting in and for the County aforesaid When his original declaration was made out the pressure of business before the court was such as to prevent him from detailing minutely each tour of duty he performed and specifying as accurately as he has since learned is necessary the officers who commanded on each occasion, and the time and nature of the duty he has endeavoured to refresh his memory by bestowing more thought and reflection on the subject and desirous that Secretary of war & Commission of Pensions will receive this as his amended Declaration in which he will endeavour to set forth more specifically and in as much much detail as possible the Revolution services he performed.
To the Interrogatories he answers and saith that he was questioned in open court on 1 st day of November 1882 and answered by him that he was born in Morris County in the year 1762 & don't know of any record of his age - only by Tradition.
That he first entered the service of the United States at Bloomingdale in the Township of Pompton County of Bergen and State of New Jersey was marched from there to the Liberty Pole where he joined Capt Elias Rominus Company being drafted in the fall of 1778 at which place we had an engagement with the British Light horse when a number on both sides were killed and wounded we were overpowered and forced to retreat with the loss of a number of our men taken prisoners in the

service he was engaged a half month Col James Dey commanded the Regiment to which he belonged. He then served one month being drafted under Capt Vanbusum does not recollect the year believes it was in year 1780 in the Summer Stationed at Hackensack and along the North River guarding the shores and landing places and defending the inhabitants. Revived the time and was discharged at Hackensack Col James Dey commanded the Regiment to which he belonged.
He then enlisted for one year under Capt John Outwater Lieutenant Caterlin on the first of January 1781 Stationed at Hackensack which was head Quarters and marched from thence to the different Stations in the County of Bergen viz to the Liberty pole Kloster and along the north River marching from one place to place as necessity required, their duty was to guard the shores and landing places and that of defending the inhabitants. The British had possession of the City of New York and the lower part of the County of Bergen and had all but for a part to the lower part of said County who were constantly committing depredations on the inhabitants. They had also to guard down the Hackensack River to a place called Munoukee at which place they had an engagement a scouting party of the British of near forty men who had come up the River with a gun boat for the purpose of plundering and took from the inhabitants about twenty head of cattle - in which engage- ment the enemy lost seven men killed and one prisoner and Retook the twenty head of cattle which they having plundered the Americans had but twenty six in number of which some got wounded we had a number of other skirmishes which I cannot with precision relate. Served the time being in actual service in the field and was discharged at Hackensack the place of enrollment on the first day of January 1782 which will appear by a Discharge from his Lieutenant now annexed to his original Declaration. In his original Declaration it is stated in the State Troops which is an error of the drawer. He belonged to the Militia of the County aforesaid Col James Dey commanded the Regiment to which he belonged.

He then served a half month under Capt Peter Ward believes it was in year 1782, at Hackensack a Substitute for his Brother Gerrit Gould doing guard Duty served the time and was Discharged. He then served in the Summer of 1782 under Capt Peter Ward in three Alarms to repulse the enemy who were advancing in County Bergen and plundering the Inhabitants which alarms cannot be less than one month as he believes.
That at the close of the Revolutionary war he returned to Bloomingdale the place of his nativity where he has and doth continue to reside.
From the great length of time which has elapsed since the before recited services even rendered many particulars must have escaped his memory. He has recited all which he can remember connected with his services and which are calculated to explain them. In the order of time he may have fallen into mistakes. He asks a reasonable allowance for the frailty of humane memory whilst he has faithfully endeavoured to adhere conscientiously to the truth in all the wars and occurrences of which he has spoken and he verily believes that he faithfully served his country in the war of the Revolution for the full period of Fifteen Months being in actual service for each term alleged as private for which he claims a pension from the United States under the law of long res. of June 7th 1832. He cannot produce any more testimony than now offered to his answer of declaration.
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 19th day of September 1832.
Robert Gould
Wm. C. Diefenbach
We the undersigned A Clergyman Residing in the Township of Pompton County of Bergen and State of New Jersey and A Justice of the Peace Residing in the Township of Pompton County of Bergen and State of New Jersey do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Gould who has subscribed and sworn to the above amended Declaration that we believe him to be Seventy one years of age that he is Reputed and believed in the Neighborhood where he Resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Remover

Sworn and Subscribed me this 19 th Sept. 1832
Am. L. Lippard
Isaac S. Demun
his X Frank Mark
No. 6.
I do hereby certify to the Secretary of War and Commission of Pensions that Isaac Demun who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman Resident in the Township of Pompton County of Bergen and State aforesaid and that Frank Mark who has also signed the same, is a Resident of the Township of Pompton County of Bergen and State aforesaid and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
Pompton 19 Sept 1832
Am. L. Lippard
No. 7.
I William Golsay one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Bergen do hereby certify to the Secretary of War and Commissioners of Pensions that Sam Sides and Abraham Freeland whose affidavits with their signatures attached to the original declaration of Robert Gould sworn to on the first November 1832 before the said Court were and are good and credible witnesses and fully entitled to belief - And further that at the time when their said affidavits were taken I was one of the Judges of the said Court -
Am. L. Lippard

State of New Jersey
County of Bergen ss: I Abraham Westerwell Clerk of the County of Bergen, and Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Do hereby Certify that the annexed papers /half sheets/ marked N o . 1. N o . 2. & N o . 3. contain the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Gould for a pension - that it was the opinion of the said Court that Abraham Freeland, George G. Ryerson and Van Scisco whose affidavits are contained in the said papers are credible persons & that their statements were to be believed.
And I do further Certify that William Colfax Esquire before whom the annexed affidavits were made & taken vis o : of Robert Gould marked N o . 4. & of Isaac S. Demund and Abraham Freeland marked N o . 5. was at the time of taking the same, still is, and for a great number of years past been a Judge of the said Court, and also a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by law to take the same. That I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that the signature "W m Colfax" affixed to the first of the said affidavits, as well as to the annexed certificates marked N o . 6. and N o . 7. is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this ninth day of November A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty three.
Ab o Westerwell, Clerk

Hester Gould, widow of Robert Gould N. Jersey
Act Feby 3. 1853
Admitted from 3 d Feb 53 private, at $ 50. per annum
Agent
Thos. McEwen Warwick N. Y.

Brief in the case of Hester Gould, widow of Robert Pompton, Passaic County and State of New Jersey 2 d Sec act Feby 3. 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Robert Gould - of same place - pensioner under Act of June 7. 1832. at $50 per annum - & died Jany 29. 1849. Marriage by afft of two witnesses present - & afft of search for record. Widowhood and Identity by three witnesses
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent Thos C. McEwen Warwick N. York
J. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

Warwick (N York) May 9 th 1853
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Hester Gould Widow of Robert Gould for a Pen- sion under the act of February 3 rd 1853
Respectfully Yours Thos. C. McEwen
Hon S. P. Waldo Com of Pensions Washington

Pension Office
July 27. 1853
Sir
Please state at what time the within named Robert Gould died, or up to what time he was paid.
Very respectfully
L M. Miller Commr
F. But Coy 3 d and 4 th
Robert Gould, ast 7 th June '32. Died 29 th Jany 1849, paid to his death.
F. Burch Auditor.

176,407

Information - June 14 1855- L.P. Fields Esq. Esq. Esq.
Dear Sir -
I have just learned that I am the attorney. My affidavit and declaration for Brandy-Liquor sent April 21 1855 to your office - has made another affidavit and decla- ration in Morris County for Brandy-Liquor by solicitation of one Mulford an a- gent residing around the County.
If there should occur the application of that name. They are from the for- mer - same person.
If a formal power of attorney is necessary. To enable me to receive the warrants, please inform me -
I am Your obedt Servt - Dennis Evans

SUSPENDED BOUNTY LAND CLAIM RE-EXAMINED.
No. 171.407 ( 156.435) S
Treasury Department,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
July 26 th 1856.
served in Captain
Company
Militia
from the
until the
Ref d . to the Pension Office for Service." see Papers on file, (Revolutionary War,
W. Lawrence D. S. [initials] Auditor.
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Department of the Interior.
Examined by
Craighead