Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19678, Stephen Hall, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Hall, Stephen Elizabeth.
W. 19678
CONTENTS

3005
New York
Stephen Hall
of Warwick in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Rutholf of the Regt. commanded by Col Mathorn in the New York line for 23 months and 14 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 78 Dollars 19 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of December 1831 and sent to Nath. Jones, Warwick N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1831 $117.28 3/4 Pemi=ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 39.09 3/4 $156.38
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo Cromwell Clerk, Book D Vol. 5, Page 127

2867 New York City Elizabeth Hall widow of Stephen N.Y. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 78 Dollars 9 , Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Jan'y 1849 and sent to
Horace W. Elliott Goshen Orange Co N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 84 Vol. 4
Let to Hon. D. B. Hall March 1, 49
Repaid
Jan'y 8/49.
Not debited May 5/55 Same June 30/55 Hon. Chas. Durkee May 30 1856
Date of death not on roll

10.809 Declaration of Stephen Hall Allowed
admitted 23 mo. 14 days private

State of New York, Orange county ss..
On this Third day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas— now sitting Stephen Hall, a resident of Warwick in Orange County in said State aged seventy two 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 act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as here in stated. Deponent saith that he was born at Poughkeepsie in said State of New York on the 22 d day of June 1760. That his father's family record of his age in his possession. That he was living in said town of Warwick when he was first called into service of the United States— That in the Winter of 1777 on a requisition of Troops from the Regiment of Colonel John Hathorn depo- nent was ordered and went under Captain Peter Butchell to Chaster near the North River in the State of New Jersey and that he served as a private soldier one month and was discharged with the whole of his corps. but that he re- ceived no written discharge from his officers. Deponent further saith that he volunteered and served one month in the Spring of the same Year under Captain John Munthorn, and was marched to, and remained during that term at Ramapo and immediately entered the same service under the same Captain and Nathaniel Kitchum Lieutenant for the term of two months, which time deponent saith he duly performed. Deponent further saith that during the same Summer and Autumn he served under the said Captain Munthorn one and a half Months at Forts Montgomery and Clinton. In the Autumn of same Year (1777) Deponent was ordered and marched under Captain William Blair to Ramapo where he remained for one month. At this time Deponent recollects seeing General Wayne and his Army encamp near

his, deponent's Battalion. At this Station, deponent was acquainted with Colonel Malcomb. Adjutant Peter Tolman Captains Black and Sanford, who belonged to the Continental Line. Deponent further saith that he resided in the Winter of 1778, in Minisinks in said County of Orange. — That he volunteered there for Nine Months, during which time served under Captains Little, Wartyle and Jones, in Colonel Pustine's Regiment of Militia. That deponent's company was engaged in defending that frontier, by driving back the hostile Indians and checking the aggressions of the refugees, by whom that vicinity was much annoyed — saith that he was in the Fort under Capt. Little at the time the Indians and Tories massacred the people and destroyed the settlement at Peenpack. Captain Little's force consisting, at that time, of only fourteen men.
Deponent further saith that in addition to the aforementioned services he was often in the service of the United States with his companions in arms — recollects being one month at Stoney Point when Colonel Odell commanded. That and deponent was at Stoney Point when General Wayne arrived there with his Troops — saith that he was ordered and marched into New Jersey as a guard to the Prisoners captured by General Wayne — besides other frequent calls by his officers on occasion of alarms. Deponent further saith that on the twenty eighth day of May in the Year 1779, the deponent being near the British lines in the State of New Jersey and under the command of Captain Stephen Flemmon, he was made prisoner by a party of Refugees, and taken before the British Command in New York and after being by him examined, was confined in the Sugar House. Saith that he remained there a prisoner and on short allowance more than seven months

and that, in the month of January following was exchanged by order of commissary Skinner belonging to the regular Army. Deponent declares that the various services which he faithfully rendered his country in the Revolutionary War, including his captivity by the British, amounts to more than two years. He, deponent, saith that he has no recollection of seeing a written discharge for any soldier during his service. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
W. Dunning Clerk
Stephen Hall

State of New York Orange County ss. On this third day of February September 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting
John Hall, a resident of Warwick in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, saith that he has known Stephen Hall of said town, from his infancy that he knows that said Stephen is seventy two years old; that he, deponent, was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and with him, the said Stephen, at most of the places and at the times as stated in said Stephen's declaration, as read in deponent's hearing. That deponent further saith that said Stephen was a fellow prisoner with him & confined in the Sugar House in New York, more than seven months; and that said Stephen was exchanged a few weeks after deponent was, by order of Commissary Skinner. Deponent further declares that the said Stephen Hall served as a private soldier, in the Revolutionary War, including his imprisonment, more than two years. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Alan Dunning Clerk
John Hall

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 within named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states — and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John Hall of the Town of Warwick of our said County who has subscribed and sworn to the within affidavit is a credible Witness and that his statement is entitled to credit —
I Asa Dunning Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Orange Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Stephen Hall for a Pension — In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office this Third day of October in 1832 Asa Dunning

2290
Act of July 7. 1838
Elizabeth Hall
Admitted
Privileged 23 months, 64 days
Hon Nathl. Jones Warwick
New York ✓

State of New York,
Orange County ss. On this fifth day of September in the year 1838, personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange & State aforesaid now sitting as a Court of record Elizabeth Hall aged Seventy two years of the town of Warwick in said County who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 granting half pay & pensions to certain widows.
That she is the widow of Stephen Hall late of the town of Warwick aforesaid who was a private soldier in the Army of the revolution but from old age & loss of memory she is unable to set forth the services of her said husband but refers to his statement of his services now on file in the Pension Department made in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That her husband was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress last aforesaid.
That she was married to her said husband the said Stephen Hall in the month of August in the year 1785 by the Rev James Benedict a Minister of the gospel of said County. That her name before marriage was Elizabeth Benjamin that she has no record of her marriage & knows of no record kept by any church town or County of her said marriage with her said husband. That she has no documentary

evidence of the services of her said husband and that her said husband the said Stephen Hall died in the month of April in the year 1833. And that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband and she says that the reason this declaration is made signed by making her mark is that she never learned to write & further says not subscribed by making her mark and sworn in open court this } Elizabeth her Hall 5 th day of September 1838 } mark
A. J. Benton Clerk Clerk
And the said Court does hereby certify that the said Elizabeth Hall who made and subscribed the foregoing Declaration is a woman of truth and veracity and whose statements under oath are entitled to full credit and belief.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court the day and year first above written
A. J. Benton Clerk

State of New York } Orange County } fs
On this second day of September in the year 1838 before the undersigned a justice of the Peace in & for the county aforesaid personally appeared Joseph Benedict to me known as a man of credibility & to whose character for truth & veracity I do hereby certify who being by me first duly sworn according to law, says that he has been acquainted with Stephen Hall & Elizabeth Hall late his wife & now his widow from his youth that he this deponent is now seventy eight years of age that he was present & witnessed the marriage of the said Elizabeth & the said Stephen Hall by his father the Rev James Benedict in the month of August in the year 1785 & has known them as husband & wife up to the time of the death of the said Stephen Hall. And this deponent further says that the reason this affidavit is subscribed by making his mark - is that he is unable to write by reason of a palsied affection in his hand & arm. & further says not subscribed by making his mark & sworn before me the day & year just above written
his Joseph X Benedict mark
Joseph Roe Justice of the Peace

State of New York Orange County ss Nehemiah Denton of Goshen in said County being duly sworn says that he was acquainted with Stephen Hall late of the Town of Wawarsing in said County deceased. And was present when when the said Stephen Hall departed this life which was on the fifth day of April in the year 1833. And further that he knows that Elizabeth Hall his widow who made the foregoing declaration has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Stephen Hall. and further says not Sworn before me this 5 th day of September. 1838 H. Armstrong. Justice of the Peace Nehemiah Denton
I certify that I am acquainted with Nehemiah Denton who made & subscribed the foregoing affidavit & believe him to be a man of truth & veracity & entitled to full credit H. Armstrong Justice of the Peace

State of New York (Orange County) } ss.
On the first day of October in the year 1838. Before the undersigned a justice of the Peace in and for Orange County aforesaid personally appeared John Hall of Warwick in the said County to whose character for veracity and credibility I do hereby certify, who being by me duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he resides in Warwick in said County - that he is now a Pensioner under the act of June 7. 1838. That he served in the war of the Revolution against the British - that his brother Stephen Hall served with him on tours of service, and in the same company in the year 1777 under Captain John Muthorn in Colonel Isaac Nichols Regiment, most of which service was rendered at and near Ramapo and at different periods. Deponent further saith that in the year 1778. The said Stephen Hall and himself performed similar services under the same officers - a portion of the Militia being called out for a few weeks to guard the lines, at Ramapo and Bloster on the Hudson River and at Hackensack, when such portion would be relieved by others and so alternate in performance of such services, but from old age and want of memory cannot state with precision the the length of the aforesaid tours of service. Deponent saith that the said Stephen and himself as Volunteers served on and along the Indian frontier in the year 1780 under Captains Little and Jones, Major Hatfield

and Col. William Allison for the term of Nine months, the frontier being at Coohecton and Minisink and bordering Pennsylvania. In 1779 as Deponent believes, the said Stephen and deponent were taken prisoners in the state of New Jersey by a band of Tories carried to New York and placed in the "Sugar House" where they were kept prisoners by the British the former six and the latter (Stephen) Seven months when they were exchanged. Deponent further saith that he has been acquainted with the afore said Elizabeth Hall since the Year 1780 and knows her to have been the reputed wife of the aforesaid Stephen Hall, and now to be his widow. That Stephen Hall her late husband, died on or about the fifth day of April 1833. and further saith not Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above mentioned before me                      John Hall Joseph Roe Justing the Peace

State of New York
Orange County ss
I Albert S. Benton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Or- ange do hereby Certify that Joseph Roe before whom the foregoing affidavits of John Hall Joseph Benedict was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County: and further that I am well acquaint- ed with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said affidavits is genuine. I also further certify that Horace Armstrong before whom the fore- going affidavit of Nehemiah Denton was sub- scribed and sworn was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County: and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said last named Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said affidavit and the Certificate following the same is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of the said County, the 3 d day of October 1838
A. S. Benton Clerk

1 st Brief
No 10809
Stephen Hall.
admitted
on role of 6 weeks Since Capt Blaine's com- pany - 1777 - See drafts of monthly inven- tories filed in 1779
Nath & Sons Warwick N.Y.

N o 10809.
BRIEF in the case of Stephen Hall of Warwick, County of Orange. — in the State of New York. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
In Open Court, —
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
72 Years. —
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1777. 1. private Gen. Capt P. Rutherfurd Col. Hathorn   " 1. " Capt John Winthorn.   " 2. " Do Do   " 1. 14 " Do Do   " 1. " Capt Mr. Blain.   1778. 9. " Capt Little Van Slyk & Jones   " 1. " Col. Tustin.   " more than 7. " Col. Bell.   Capt S. Hoffman.  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Warwick, County of Orange, New York.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By one living witness. —
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
They appear to be in due form. —
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
To the Hon. Col. James Bell  James Bell Examining Clerk.

November 24, 1937
Stephen Hall W. 19678 BA-J/AWF
Ethel B. Gage 21 Benton Avenue Middletown, New York
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 19678, based upon the service of Stephen Hall in the War of the Revolution.
Stephen Hall was born June 22, 1760 in Peekskill, New York. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Warwick, Orange County, New York, Stephen Hall served in 1777, six and one half months as a private under Captains Peter Bertholf, John Menthorn, and William Blain, a part of the time in Colonel Isaac Nichols' New York regiment. While residing in Minisink, New York, he enlisted in the winter of 1777, served nine months under Captains Little, Jones, and VanTuyl, in Colonels William Allison's and Tuston's New York regiment. While serving in Captain Stephen Flemmon's company, he was taken prisoner on May 28, 1779, by a band of Tories, and held in the Sugar House until exchanged in the month of January following, Date of enlistment not given. He served one month at Stony Point, under Colonel Odell, and was there when General Wayne arrived "with his troops", and marched into New Jersey as a guard to the prisoners captured by General Wayne. He was, also, out on frequent alarms.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

September 3, 1832, at which time he was living in Warwick, New York.
Stephen Hall married sometime in August, 1785, Elizabeth Benjamin. He died April 5, 1833.
The widow, Elizabeth Hall, was allowed pension on her application executed September 5, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Warwick, New York, aged seventy-two years. The date and place of her birth were not shown, nor were the names of her parents given. The widow was still living in Warwick in 1848.
The papers on file in this claim contain no reference to children of Stephen Hall and wife, Elizabeth. His brother, John Hall, was living in Warwick, New York in 1838; he was, also, a soldier in the War of the Revolution.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of this pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
Elizabeth Hall, widow of Stephen Hall Certificate # 2867 Issued January 8, 1849 Rate $73.19 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 New York City Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

6662 New York
Elizabeth Hall, widow of Stephen Hall, who was a Private in the N.Y. Line,
Reported,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 78 Dollars 19 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Feb. 1845 and sent to
Hon. J. G. Clinton H. of Reps.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
and June 17, 1844
Recorded in Book
Vol.
Page
9 144

November 23, 1937
Ethel B. Gage 21 Benton Avenue Middletown, New York
Stephen Hall W. 19678 BA-J/AWF aw
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Stephen Hall, pension claim, W. 19678, and the record of Joseph Benjamin, who was born in 1839, served in Company D, 26th Regiment, United States Infantry, died in 1907 and is buried in Orange County, New York.
The record of Stephen Hall is furnished you herewith.
Your letter has been referred to the proper official for reply in regard to Joseph Benjamin.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Her letter sent to Mr. Mundock - Nov. 23 - 37 Secy

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Ques 3
May 31, 1927
Miss Laura Bradner 5 Third St Warwick, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 19678, it appears that Stephen Hall was born June 22, 1760 at Peekskill, New York.
While residing at Warwick, Orange County, New York, he served in 1777 six and one half months as a private under Captains Peter Bertholf, John Minthorn, and William Blair Blain in Colonel Isaac Nichols' New York Regiment.
While residing at Minisink, New York, he enlisted in the winter of 1778 and served nine months under Captains Little, Jones, and VanTyle in Colonel William Allison's or Colonel Tusten's New York Regiment.
While serving in Captain Stephen Flemmon's Company, he was taken prisoner, May 28, 1779 and held in the Sugar House, seven months, when exchanged, date

of enlistment not stated.
He served one month at Stony Point, under Colonel Odell, no dates given; he also served on several alarms, officers and dates not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, while a resident of Warwick, New York. He died April 5, 1833.
Soldier married in August 1785, Elizabeth Benjamin. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 5, 1838, while a resident of Warwick, New York, aged seventy-two years.
There is no data on file relative to children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
March 24, 1926.
Mrs. Carl L. A. Schmidt 1731 Channing Way Berkeley, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 19678, it appears that Stephen Hall was born June 22, 1760 at Peekskill, New York.
While residing at Warwick, Orange County, New York, he served in 1777 as a private six and one half months under Captains Peter Bertholf, John Minthorn, and William Blair in Colonel Isaac Nichols' New York Regiment.
While serving in Captain Stephen Flermon's Company, he was taken prisoner, May 28, 1779 and held in the Sugar House, seven months, when he was exchanged, date of enlistment not stated.
He enlisted in the winter of 1780 and served nine months as private under Captains Little, Jones,
1778 vs Newburgh N.Y.

and VanTyle in Colonel William Allison's New York Regiment.
or Justin's N.Y. Reg
He served one month at Stony Point under Colonel Odell, no dates stated; he also served on several alarms, officers and dates not given. He died April
5, 1833. Al pen. Sept. 3-1832 res. Warwick N.Y. He d. Apr. 5-1833
Soldier married in August 1785, Elizabeth Benjamin. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 5, 1838, while a resident of Warwick, New York, aged seventy-two years.
There is no data on file relative to children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
November 26, 1926.
Mrs. Carl L. A. Schmidt, 1731 Channing Way, Berkeley, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Joseph Gannett who served in the New York Troops, but if the subject of your inquiry ever served other than as described in your letter and you will so state, also furnishing the approximate dates of his birth and death and the places of his residence at enlistment and after service, another search of the records will be made in your behalf.
It does not appear that anyone but yourself has ever inquired relative to the record of the Revolutionary War pensioner Stephen Hall, W. 19678.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Warwick N.Y.-
March 28, 1927-
The United States, Bureau of Pensions, Office, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- Would you please send me what information you have about Stephen Hall, who was born in Peekskill, N.Y. I believe he was a pensioner - and was taken prisoner, Do you know what battles he took part in -
Kindly send me what data you have - and thanking you for any reply you can send me - I am -
Miss, Laura Braduer, 5 Third St.,
Warwick,
Craige Co., N.Y.-
P.S., - Please send all the Braduer data you may have, There were a number of Braduer's who fought in Revolutionary War . I dont know if any were pensioners.

1731 Channing way Berkeley Calif. Feb. 2, 1926.
To the Director U.S. Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Two or three John Blakes and one John Blake Jr. served in the Am. Rev. from Harpswell Cumberland Co. One John Blake from Harpswell received a pension. He was a private with annual allowance of $96. He was placed on the pension roll May 12, 1819 for services in the Mass. Cont'l line. Can you give me data concerning his family and the dates of his birth, marriage and death? My ancestor John Blake married Jennie Webber about 1759.

were any soldiers named Hall, especially Stephen Hall, of Orange Co N.Y. pensioned for their services in the Rev. war? A Stephen and an Isaac Hall from Orange Co fought in the Rev. and my ancestor Stephen Hall was born near Warwick Orange Co. about 1791 or 1792 and I wish data about the Stephen Hall who fought in the Rev. war from Orange County N.Y.
Most sincerely and thanking you for your trouble in answering these inquiries, I am
Mrs Carl L. A. Schmidt.

1731 Channing Way
Berkeley Calif. Sept 27, 1926.
To the Director Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir:-
My great grandparents were Stephen and Ann Gannon Hall of Orange County, New York. They lived at Bellvale near Warwick. My second cousin in Warwick says there is a family tradition that the fathers of both Stephen Hall b. 1792 and Ann Gannon b. Xmas 1795 fought in the Rev. War and that Stephen Hall's father was captured by the British and imprisoned in the old prison house on Long Island.
You sent me the pension records of Stephen Hall (Rev. War pension claim W. 19678) I think he may have been my ancestor but since your records haven't the names of his children, I need proof of my descent. Vital records were not kept in Warwick in 1792 and land records were destroyed by fire. Therefore, can you give me the names, addresses and date (year) of inquiry of any persons besides myself who have asked for copies of his pension records, so I may get more information about his family from them.
Can you tell me if Joseph Gannon who is

listed as serving with the 4 th Regiment Orange County New York militia under Col. John Hathorn was a pensioner and if so, give me a copy of the records in his claim including any information you may have about his family.
Thanking you for any information you may be able to give me, I am
Sincerely yours,
Esther Skolfield Schmidt (Mrs Carl L. A. Schmidt)
Per.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19678
Elizabeth Hall
widow of
Stephen Hall
born Nov 1888
Act: Feb 29 48
Index: Vol. 84 Page 813
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 mch. 24 - Hist to Mrs Carl P. Schmidt aut. 1926 Nov 26. Mrs Schmidt ref. no one else asked about this claim and 1927 May 31 - Hist to Laura Bradner aut. 1937 Nov 24 - " " Ethel B. Gage - Her letter sent to Rec. Div. for reply further info

Rev  WIDOW, &c.
No. 19678
Elizabeth Hall widow of  Stephen Hall Pri Rev Mass
Act: Feb 29 48
Index:—Vol. 24 , Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1926 mch. 24 - H. to M rs Carl P. Schmidt aut. 1926 Nov 26. M rs Schmidt aut. no out else asked about this estate 1927-May 31 - H. to M rs P. Schmidt 1937-Nov 24 - " " " Ethel B. Page - H. letter sent to Rec. Div. for reply further info

L. P. Waldo Esq. Law of Pensions Washington D.C.
Elizabeth Hall -
Stephen W 2 Yrs 68
1.80  78.15 8

L. P. Waldo Esq. Law of Pensions Washington D.C.
Elizabeth Hall - Stephen W. 2 1/2 126 N.Y. 68
1.80  78.15 8

Order to pay 26. April 1841.
New York 658
Elizabeth Hall
widow of Stephen Hall
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7. June 1832 and who died on the month of April 1833 of Orange Co. in the State of New York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Blair of the Regt. commanded by Col. Nathan in the New York line for 23 months & 16 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 78 Dollars 19 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Oct. 1838 and sent to Hon. Nathl. Jones, Warwick, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '38 195.47 Semi-annual allowance ending 4. Mar. '39 39.09 $ 234.56
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 81

STATE OF NEW-YORK,
Orange County } ss.
BE IT KNOWN, that on this 9 day of September 1848, personally appeared before me the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Orange , in said State,
Elizabeth Hall - a resident of the County of Orange - - , aged about 88 years, who being first duly sworn according to law and doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 24th of February, 1848, granting pensions to certain widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Stephen Hall  deceased who was a Soldier and Servant during the war of the Revolution, and that she was a pensioner and drew a pension under the Act of 1844, at the rate of $78.19 per annum under said act.
Sworn and Subscribed
OP  his
STATE OF NEW YORK, ORANGE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, ALBERT S. BENTON, Clerk of the County Court in and for said County of Orange, do hereby certify, That
James H. Jansen
before whom the foregoing
Declaration was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county; and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Declaration is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the said County, this 9 th day of September 1848
A. S. Benton
Clerk.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. BE IT KNOWN, that on this 9 day of September Orange County } 1848, personally appeared before me the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Orange , in said State,
Elizabeth Hall - a resident of the County of Orange - - , aged about 88 years, who being first duly sworn according to law and doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress pass- ed on the 24th of February, 1848, granting pensions to certain widows of persons who serv- ed during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Stephen Hall  deceased
who was a Soldier and Servant during the war of the Revolution, and that she was a pensioner and drew a pension under the Act of 1844, at the rate of $78-19 per annum un- der said act.
Sworn and Subscribed this 9 day of September 1848
Elizabeth Hall her mark
J. H. Jansen Justice of the Peace
I, the said Justice, do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above na- med Elizabeth Hall - - , and that I knew her to be in the receipt of a pen- sion at the rate of $78-19 per annum, as stated by her in the above affidavit.
J. H. Jansen Justice of the Peace

No 6960
Elizabeth Hall NY.
Act 3 March 43
17 June 44
FREE
78.19
act 44 N 410
Hon. James G Clinton D.C. Washington
Hon. J. G. Clinton H.R.

State of New York
Orange County
On this sixth day of Jan- uary 1845 personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in & for said county Elizabeth Hall a resident of said county aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the acts of Congress passed March 3 1823 and June 27 th 1842 En- titled acts to continue pensions of certain widows That she is the widow of Stephen Hall deceased That she applied for & received a pension under the act of the 7 th of June 1838 at the rate of $78.19 or there- about for the services of her husband the aforesaid Stephen Hall & was paid at the agency of New York city & that she has not intermarried but con- tinues the widow of the aforesaid Stephen Hall since his death
Sworn to & subscribed the days year first above mentioned
Elizabeth Hall mark
{ per annum interest 6 p c } signing
J. A. Hoyt justice of the peace
Orange
County
Nehemiah Denton being duly sworn before me doth depose that he is well acquainted with Elizabeth Hall who signed the a- bove application that he knew her to be the wife of Stephen Hall deceased That she had received a pen- sion for the services of her said husband & that she has remained his widow since his death
Nehemiah Denton
J. A. Hoyt justice of the peace

I certify that I am acquainted with F. A. Hoyt an acting Justice of the Peace in the County of Orange New York & with his signature and believe the signature F. A. Hoyt within are in his handwriting D. A. Johnston
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Hon Chas Inukee
Jan 30/56

Pension Office
Jan y 30 1856
Sir
I have the honor to return the letter of Mrs Hudson and to inform you that it does not appear that anything is due the children of Elizabeth Hall of N York on account of the services of her husband Stephen Hall . He was pensioned for every day's service he do claimed to have rendered and his widow was allowed the same yearly allowance annually during her life that he received,
1848/
Hon Charles Durkee
US Senate

Pension Office
June 30 1835
Sir
Elizabeth Hall rec d a pension under the acts of 1835 &c of $78.15 the a year, which is within $1.80 of the highest rate of pension allowed for the character of service rendered by her husband. If any thing is due, it is some fraction of her pension due at the Third Auditor's, to whom application should be made.
Oldbank
W H Sedrick Esq
Ithaca NY

Pension Office
May 5 1855
Sir
I see no grounds for any increase of the Pension of Elizabeth Hall of W.Y. She is now was allowed $78,19 a year, the highest rate of pension for the services rendered by her husband. She could not have been allowed more than $80 a year.
Wm H Dedrick Esq
Utica
NY

Respectfully referred to the Court of Pensions Iv and Dec Jan 25/56
Colu
Interior -

Senate Chamber
Aug 23 d 1856
Sir: If you can understand the interrogatories of the inclosed letter, I shall feel obliged to you for the desired information.
Respectfully yours
Charles D. Drake
Hon Jefferson Davis, Secy of War

Genl D (Atica N.Y. May 1 1885 - Pious
Sir
It is supposed by the heirs of Stephen Hale (Who served during the Revolutionary War), that there is something due them from the Government. The wife of Mr Hale drew a Pension some years before her death
If you will have the kindness to inform me whether they are entitled to any thing (Bones will comply for great favor
Respectfully Yours
H. H. Sedrick

Pension Office
March 1, 1849
Sir,
In answer to your inquiry respecting the applications of Love Waring and Eliz a Wall of Me. I have the honor to inform you that Mrs Wall's pension certificate was issued on the 8 th Jan last, and sent to N W Elliott, Cashen Orange Co. Me. Mrs Waring's certificate was issued and sent to P. Waring, Grahamville, Sullivan Co Me on the 8 th ult.
Sec y 48
Hon D B St John N of R

Frankwick NY Oct 6 th 44 I'm at Oct 9
Miss Eliz. Hall Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Im at Oct-9 Warwick NY Oct 6 th 44
Miss Eliz Hall
Mr. J. L. Edwards
Comm r of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Utica N.Y. June 26 1855-
S. P. Waldo Esq Dr Sir
About the 10 th of May last I received a line from You stating that You saw no reason for increase in the Pension of Elizabeth Wall of N.Y.
About one Year since one of the Hirs recd a letter from a Gentleman in Washington stating that there was quite a sum due (I think for Arrearage) and that by making the proper application it could be obtained.
The Hirs are mostly poor & think they cannot afford to send a person to investigate the matter.
Should You discover any error or that there is anything due You will confer a great favor by writing me.
I Am dear Sir
Yours Most Truly
M. H. Sedrick
Utica N.Y.

Goshen N.Y. Sept 9. '48
A. R. Elliott
Eliz. Hall's declaration.
6109. See Sept. 12. '48,
Pension Office
Washington
July 4. '48
Hon. W. S. D. Mene
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Stephen M c 19 Sept 9 '48 A. P. Elliott Eng. Hall's declaration Org. the Sept. 12, 48, Penn te Office Washington Ind te of War Hon W. L. Marcy

Goshen Ny 9 Sept 1848
Sir
Enclosed are papers to per- petuate Elizabeth Hall a pension under the act of Feby '48
If according to the requisites of the law Please forward the certificate to
Yours
Horace W Elliott

Warwick N.Y. October 4. 1838
Hon J. L. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions Sir.
I had the honor to receive yours of the 18 th Ult. in relation to Hannah Clark's application for a Pension - whose papers I am informed have been examined and placed on file.
Yours also states that the Proof of her Marriage is not satisfactory; but is silent as to what particular.
She - the declarant, swears that her marriage with her late husband was on the 21 st August in the year 1780. Mrs Anna Smith, an intelligent aged Lady, swears positively to the same. Joseph Benedict, (as well as Mrs Smith) swears he saw declarant and James R Clark married in the month of August 1780, by Rev. James Benedict, his father - then a Minister of the Gospel - I had supposed the proof of her marriage, therefore, to be clear and ample..
Your letter also adds, that "according to the Evidence in support of her husband's claim under the Act of June 7, 1832 he was not in service after the year 1799. Hence the claimant is not entitled under the act of 1836" - To which I will only observe that I was aware of that fact and that of there being no other evidence of his service after 1799 yet believe the widow states what is true - which the Pension,

her husband, from want of Memory, or other cause neglected or omitted to mention that tour of service in his papers. I am strengthened in this belief from having heard the deceased speak of his tour of duty performed in 1780 subsequent to his obtaining a certificate for a Pension.
Should you insist that the declarant is not entitled to a pension under the act of 1836 will the declarant be subjected to the trouble and expense of making out a new set of papers and proofs in order to an application for a pension under the provisions of the act of July 7. 1838?
May I be allowed to trouble you with a brief reply,
Very Respectfully your Obedient Servant N. Jones

Warwick NY, Oct. 4. 1838 Hon. J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions
Sir, I herewith forward the pension papers of Widow Elizabeth Hall who makes application for relief under the provisions of the act of Congress of July 7. 1838
Her late husband Stephen Hall obtained a Pension under the act of June 7. 1832 whose papers are on file in your office to which I would respectfully refer you
Your friend & Servt.
Nathl. Jones