Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18008, Thomas Harvey, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 16.
Harvey Thomas
S. 18008
CONTENTS
carded

178 Oct 26th 1849
1186 Michigan Thomas Harvey, decd, of _____ in the State of _____ who was a private, in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution _____ time for 2 years. XX
Inscribed on the Roll of Detroit at the rate of 80. Dollars 10 Cents per annum to commence on the 3rd  26th day of March, 18 26, and 2 nd June 1849.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of October, 1854. and sent to
Arrears to the 4 th of Abad Joy Died Semi-annual allowance ending Deducting former payments at the 1/2 rate of $80. per annum, under act of 7 th June 1832
{ Revolutionary Claim. As Jan 7 1828 May 15 th 1828 }
Recorded by G. J. Getty Clerk. Book _____ Vol. _____ Page _____

The State of Ohio ss Ashtabula County Nov. 1 st 1831
Before me John Sherman an associate Judge of the County of Ashtabula Personally appeared Thomas Harvey of the Town of Ashtabula in said County who being duly sworn on his said oath deposeth and saith That he is seventy eight years of age. That he enlisted into the service of the United States ei- ther at Pembroke or Concord in the State of New Hampshire into the Company of Infantry Commanded by Captain Hutchinson in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Cilly in the New Hampshire Line upon the Continental establishment during the war. That he is unable to state specifically the day of his enlistment. Thinks it was in the month of June A.D. 1778. That he soon joined the army at West Point where he remained during the following winter. That he went from West Point to Saratoga where he remained for some months and passed down the Hudson River to West Point again. From whence he together with the Regiment to which he belonged marched into New Jersey on a short ex- pedition in which there was some skirmishing with the British. That his memory is somewhat impaired that he is unable to give further partic- ulars in regard to his location while in service. That he continued to serve until the close of the war when he was discharged West Point as far as he recollects. That he was in no battle. That after his discharge from the service he returned to his place of residence at Nottingham New Hampshire. That subsequently he removed to Oneida County New York in the State of New York from whence he removed to Cattaraugus County in said State from whence he removed to his present residence where he has resided for six years last past. That he has now a wife and five children now living.

That he has lost his discharge and now has no written evidence of his service, nor is he aware that any person is now living who could testify to his service.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6 th day of Nov 1845 John Sherman Associate Judge
We the subscribers being duly sworn say that we have been acquainted with Thomas Harvey before of the above declaration for forty forty years. That he has maintained a good character for truth and integrity during that period and that he has never on acquaintance with him been reported to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and that we have full faith in the correctness of his statement.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 6 th day of Nov 1845 Simons Willard John Sherman Associate Judge
I James Gilman being duly sworn depose and say that I have been acquainted with Thomas Harvey about eighteen years and that he maintains a good character for truth and integrity and that I have the utmost confidence in the foregoing statement. Sworn to & subscribed before me this 6 th day of Nov 1845 James Gilman John Sherman Associate Judge As a member of the Genl Pleas certify that I am acquainted with the above named Simons Willard & James Gilman and know them to be men of good moral character and entitled to full credit & belief. John Sherman Associate Judge

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Thomas Harvey Ohio
Act. 7 June 32
Act 7 th June 1832

Thos Harvey
See within Statement
Two Thomas Harvey, drew bounty land, as of N. H. - The rolls may deny the within state- ment, or they may establish it, I wish therefore to have the rolls referred to

Thomas Harvey was pensioned in N.Y. under the law 1832 - He declared under law of 1828 stating he served to the close of the war, & on notice being published for during the war, was to apply at Exeter for their bounty, he appeared there, rec d . his pay or bounty in Maria notes from Paymaster Blake, that Col Dearborn was present
Harvey alleges he served under Capt Hutchinson Maj Scott, Col Cilley, Adjutant Mills occasionally under Col Dearborn
He alleges he executed a power to Simon Ladd at Nottingham N.H. for his bounty land, probably about 1790

Wm P. Blackman
Apr 26/49
and July 13 th June 1850.
same Jan 28 1852
and July 2 nd Sept 1852.

No 37135
Thomas Hawes
Oct 1. 97
Set to Hon J. R. Hastings
Decem 9. 46
" to W. G. Wade Oct 20. 41
" to Hon J. R. Hastings Jan'y 9. 41
" to W. G. Wade March 18. 41
" to Hon. C. Marvin Oct. 13. 48
" to Hon. H. Putnam Nov 11
" to Hon. R. Blackmore Oct 9. 48
Oct 7 June 1832

Pensioner of N.Y.
Jan 1832
from Adad Loy

Elijah Ring Suspended claim Laur 1818 Vermont from Arad Loyo

I 18008 INVALID.
File No. 18,008
Thomas Harvey
Pr. Rev. Mass NY H Line
Act: May 13 th 28 on Michigan roll
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Thomas Harvey
Pensioner of N.Y.
Law of '32
Revolutionary
His declaration under law of 1828 mailed to you Dec 18. 1850, can it be now reported as he is dead, leaving a widow
from
Abad Say
Feb 52

11. unintentional
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John M. Hough affidavit in case of the  the  Hough  Hough 9th Jan 32 for Ohio
The 2 Hough

State of Pennsylvania
Erie County } ss
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, aged Thirty Six years and upwards, who being first duly sworn according to law, depones and saith, that he is a son of Thomas Harvey, of Ashtabula County Ohio, on application for a pension, filed said County and State, that this deponent has always from his earliest recollections, under- stood from his said father Thomas Harvey, that he had done service in the Revolutionary War, with Colonel Cilly, that he has heard him many times speak of his services, of the hardships, and hardships endured by him while in the service of the United States, that this deponent has always understood from his said father that he was a "daring the Warrior" - that when he enlisted, he enlist- ed for "during the war, and that he served to the close thereof, and that he received a regular discharge, John W. Harvey
Sworn and subscribed before me this 11 th day of December 1844 Lyman Jackson J.P.
I certify that the above named affiant is a respectable person, I certify that the records of John W. Harvey were entered before executing the same, Lyman Jackson J.P.
John W. Harvey Affidavit

State of New York, Cattaraugus County } ss Oliver Gurney — and Gilbert O Gorstine and Oliver G — junior, each and all being first duly sworn, depose and say, that they & each of them were personally acquainted with Thomas Harvey deceased late a pensioner, & also with his wife Sarah, now Sarah L Barnett, that the said Thomas Harvey died, as per the inscription upon his grave stone (erected at the time or soon after his death) on the 23 d day of June 1849. leaving at his death, his widow Sarah L Harvey, who has since married to a man by the name of Gilbert Barnett, & that her present name is Sarah L Barnett, that he also left three children him surviving, being his only children him surviving, & who still survive & that each of them is over the age of twenty one years, to wit John W. Harvey, Addison Harvey and William Harvey, that these deponents all reside in Randolph, Cattaraugus County, that they have no hope of interest whatever in making this affidavit, & they make it without the hope of fee, or reward Sworn & subscribed before me of Gilbert O. Gorstine this 12th day of November 1853 } Oliver Gurney Spencer Sutherland, Justice of the Peace
I certify that each of the above named Oliver Gurney Gilbert O Gorstine and Oliver G — are respectable persons & reliable & worthy witnesses, I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case, nor no hand or part in the agency of the case Spencer Sutherland, Justice of the Peace

State of New York, Cattaraugus County ss I Chester Howe County Judge, & performing the duties of Surrogate in & for the said County, do hereby cer- tify, that at a court held before me in my office in Ellicott- ville in said county, Satisfactory evidence was then and there exhibited, to the truth of the following facts, to wit, that Thomas Harvey deceased late a pensioner, died on the 28 th day of June 1849 leaving at his death, his widow Sarah L Harvey, that the said widow Sarah L Harvey after the death of her said husband Thomas Harvey the said pensioner joined in wedlock with Gilbert Barnett and that she remains the wife of the said Gilbert Barnett and that her present name is Sarah L Barnett.
That the said Thomas Harvey also left at his death three surviving children, being his only surviving children, and that each of them is over the age of twenty one years & still survive to wit John W Harvey, Addison Harvey and William Harvey; The proof that was satisfactory before the said Surrogate court, is upon the other page of this sheet I further certify that I have
STATE OF NEW YORK, Cattaraugus County Clerk's Office.
I, ENOS H. SOUTHWICK, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, do hereby certify that Spencer S. Soper Esquire before whom the annexed proof or affidavit acknowledgment purports to have been made taken, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, and duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said Certificate is genuine: And that the said instrument is executed and acknowl- edged according to the laws of the State of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, at Ellicottville, the 3 rd day of December A. D. 1853.
Enos H. Southwick, Clerk.

State of New York, Cattaraugus County (ss) I Chester Howe County Judge, performing the duties of Surrogate in & for the said County, do hereby Cer- tify, that at a court held before me in my office in Ellicott- ville in said county, Satisfactory evidence was then and there exhibited, to the truth of the following facts, to wit, that Thomas Harvey deceased late a pensioner, died on the 28 th day of June 1849 leaving at his death, his widow Sarah L Harvey, that the said widow Sarah L Harvey after the death of her said husband Thomas Harvey the said pensioner joined in wedlock with Gilbert Barnett and that she remains the wife of the said Gilbert Barnett and that her present name is Sarah L Barnett.
That the said Thomas Harvey also left at his death three surviving children, being his only surviving children, and that each of them is now the age of twenty one years & still survive to wit John W Harvey, Addison Harvey and William Harvey; The proof that was satisfactory before the said Surrogate court, is upon the other page of this sheet. I further certify that I have no interest, no part, or agency in this case.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 3 rd day of December 1853
Chester Howe Surrogate

Admitted Revolutionary claim Thomas Harvey Pensioner law 1832 Admitted law 1838
Ovid N.Y. Dec 7. 53
Sir
I inclose court certificate of Thomas Harvey death, & of the name of his former widow and children -
Most Respectfully Your Ob st Servt Abad Joy
Hon L P Waldo Com d .
Sarah Harvey widow of Thomas, married one Gilliam Bar- nett and is now his wife. The Children of Thomas and Sarah apply for an increase under Act 15 th May 1828. Query - Can they take as long as the Sarah remains & there is a chance of her becoming a widow and making her claim?
The Commissioner says 'Yes!' and directs the certificate be issued to the children.

Atkins Nov 1. 1848.
Colo Is. Edwards,
Sir, I am requested to write you as to the case of Thomas Harvey. I am informed the last proof in his case was forwarded to the Department April 3. last through Genl. Marion -
Your Report on the last evidence is desired - An early answer will enable me to give Adm. Jay an early answer. Yam Hon. Secy H. Putnam -

State of Michigan County of St Joseph
Probate court for said County
In the matter of the Estate of Thomas Harvey deceased I Benjamin Osgood Judge of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that Addison Harvey of said County of St. Joseph is the Legal Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Harvey late of Cattaraugus County, State of New York deceased: And I further certify that the said Addison Harvey has given a bond in the penal sum of Five hundred Dollars with sufficient surety for the faithful performance of his duty in the premises in manner and form as required by law, which has been duly approved filed and recorded in the Probate office of said County of St Joseph
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands And the Seal of the Probate court for the said County of St. Joseph at Centreville in said County this 16 th day of September A.D. 1854 Benjamin Osgood Judge of Probate

Ovid N. Y. Augt 25. 1854
Sir
I inclose Probate courts certificate of the appointment of Addison Harvey as administrator of the estate of Thomas Harvey, See your letter of Jan'y. 25 th last
Most respectfully Your Ob d Serv t Arad Joy
Hon L. P. Waldo Con d

Comm to Chie of Asha to Jag

The State of Ohio, } Ashtabula County } }
I, A. C. Hubbard Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that S. S. Sherman is a Justice of the Peace within the County of Ashtabu- la, duly commissioned & qualified agreeably to the laws of the State of Ohio; and that the signature to the foregoing certificate purporting to be his, is genuine - Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court the 24 th day of November A.D. 1846.
A. C. Hubbard Clerk

To J. B. Giddings Esq.
of Harrow's pinton papers

Jefferson Nov 11 10 th 1845
Myself & Thomas Harrow called at your office with his petition papers for the purpose of having you examine them to see if all was right & we were very much disappointed in not finding you at home, he has got Simon Willards deposition that he was acquainted with said Harrow for forty years good character & reputed to be a revolutionary soldier, also Samson Gilmores a minister of the Gospel of Brighton years acquaintance of good character does not no that he was reputed as a revolutionary soldier
I can testify that I have been acquainted with said Harrow for six years he has often stated to me that he was in the service & served under Col l  Silly and that I considered him a revolutionary soldier we leave the papers at the office for you to examine & if you think best for me to make a deposition you will write one send the paper to our post office direct it to me, & I will go before Judge Sherman & have the business finished & send the papers to your honor to Washington
J. P. Coddings Esq.
Giles Fox

Ovid N.Y. Jan'y 16. 1854
Sir
On the 7 th Dec I inclosed Courts certificate in the case of Thomas Harvey (An Admitted case) a pensioner of New York, under law of 1832, now admitted under law of 1828, as such cases are at once to be taken up, I fear my letter & inclosure have failed to reach you, have you rec d the certificate
Most Respectfully
Your Ob o Serv t
Abad Joy
Hon L P Waldo Comt

Scudder & Gurneys Certificate & Affidavit of character of Thomas. Hearn —

State of New York)
Cattaraugus County ss I certify that I have been personally acquainted with Thomas Harvey, an applicant for a pension from the United States for services in the Revolutionary War, during thirteen years last past, and most of the time intimately so, and have ever found him to be a person of the strictest veracity & integrity, and of the first respectability & standing in society.
Spencer Seward, Justice of the Peace in & for said County.
Randolph, Dec. 13. 1846.
State of New York)
Cattaraugus County ss. I certify that I have been personally acquainted with Thomas Harvey, the person named in the foregoing certificate by Spencer Seward, Esq. for the last sixteen years, and fully and cheerfully agree with him as to said Harvey's character & standing in society.
Oliver Gurney Bryce
Sworn & subscribed this 13th. day of December 1846 before me
Spencer Seward, Justice of the Peace.

Revolutionary claim Lam of 1828 Thomas Harvey
Orica Aug 19. '53
Sir
I presume you will recollect this case, the widow not now being a widow, see yours of the 29. July
The Com d & Mr Cole both said they would decide soon & inform me & whom the pension will be paid
This decision is what I ask for
Most Respectful Yours Ob t Serv t Adad Joy
Hon L. P. Waldo Com d

Ovid N.Y. Jan. 18, 54
Sir
I have rec d . yours of the 13 th inst, in the case "Thomas Harvey". I beg leave to ask some questions - to wit -
If the widow, or she that was the widow is to have a share, she may administer, or
If the sons are to share in the pension one of them may administer
But I don't wish to trouble the widow to administer, if she gets no part,
Nor do I wish to tax one of the sons to administer, if the children get no part
In this quandary, please inform me to whom you shall direct the pension paid
Much oblige
most Respectfully
Your Ob t Servt
Abad Joy
Hon L P Waldo
Com d

Pension Agency at Detroit October 10. 1852
Sir
Yours of the 4 th instant is rec d directing me to inscribe on my roll under Act of 15. May 1828 the name of Thomas Harvey dec d at the rate of 80 dollars per annum from 3 rd March 1826 to 2 nd June 1849 - deducting former payments under Act 7 th June 1832.
I am not able to determine how much the former payments under Act June 7. 1832 amount to. The Roll I rec d from my predecessor has not his name inscribed on it under that Act.
Will you please inform the amount to be deducted in making this payment.
Respectfully
Your O bt Servt.
Elisha Taylor
Hon. L. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions

In the Matter of Thomas Harvey
Statement of the Case

In the Matter of: Thomas Harvey - New York
In this case, a Certificate for a pension under the Act of June 7. 1832 was granted to Thomas Harvey who afterwards wished to obtain the benefits of the Act of 1838.
Mr. Cole examined the case, and by letter dated Ap. 10/57, informed the Hon. Wm. F. Jackson, that a pension was allowed as petitioned for, and a certificate would issue whenever the other (under the act of 1832) was returned to this office.
I find no such certificate among the papers.
A. H. Evans

Ovid N.Y. Sept 25. 1854
Sir The bond, or certificate of a bond required by you of the 2 d Sept in the case of Thomas Harvey you will find inclosed
most respectfully Your Ob t Serv t Abad Joy
Hon S. P. Waldo
Com d of Pub.

Asst
Adams
Rev D. Marrow Ripley N.Y.

Rose Wayne Co. N.H. April 8 th 1848.
Sir,
In behalf of Mr. Henry now of Randolph, N.H. formerly of Ohio former which place he made application for a pension, - I beg leave to request that you will examine the papers filed in sup- port of his claim, at the same time pre- senting the enclosed affidavits, and should it be impossible to get the claim allowed by the Commissioner of Pensions, or at least obtain a report so modified, as to have it possible to comply with its requirements. - I would request that you ask the decision of the Secy of War and inform me of the result.
I am Respectfully, Your obedt Servt, W. B. Wade
Henry S. English Attorney Hartford, N.H.

Rose New York September 28th 1846.
Sir,
I have the honor to present the enclosed certificate of the Secretary of the State of New Hampshire, in support of the claim of Thomas Harvey, an applicant for a pension, under Act of Congress of 4th July 1832, from the State of Ohio .
I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servt. W. C. Wade
Hon. J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions Washington D. C.

Breit in the case of Thomas Hawey dec. d
St Joseph's — County and State of Michigan.
act 15 th May 1828. —
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Thomas, a pensioner at $80. per annum Act 4 th June 1832. His claim was originally asserted under act 15 th May 1828. It now appears by the Rolls, by the Certificate of the Secretary of State of New Hampshire and by the testimony of Alon Leavenworth, Samuel Ewing & all corroborating his own assertion, that he enlisted for and served to the end of the war.
Thomas died 2 d June 1849 - proved by Oliver Gurnsey, Gilbert O. Gursline and Report of Third Auditor.
Thomas left Sarah J. Hawey his widow who has intermarried with Gilbert Barnett, and is now a feme covert - proved by Oliver Gurnsey, Gilbert O. Gursline and order of County Court of Cattaraugus.
John H. Hawey, Addison Hawey and William Hawey only surviving children - proved by order of Cattaraugus County Court, Oliver Gurnsey and Gilbert O. Gursline.
(If for increase.) Addison Hawey Administrator. Bond $500. —
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
The Commissioner directs that the Certificate be issued in favor of the surviving children. —
Name and residence of Agent
Abad Jay Esqr.
Asst.
New York.
Charles H. Rhetts.
Examining Clerk.

Pension Office. 28 th Sept. 1854.
New York Roll. Act 7 th June 1832. } $80. per annum. }
Thomas Harvey. To what time paid? When did he die?
D. Gale. for Com.
R. J. Atkinson Esq. Miss Auditon.

Thomas Harvey died 2 nd June 1849. Laid to the day of his death. V. J. Munro
Auditor

Washington City Dec 3, 1845
Sir Enclosed I transmit the premium papers of Mr. Harvey, for your inspection & decision. Very respectfully
Wharton
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Increase.
Thomas Harvey dec d Michigan.
Admitted.
Act 15 th May 1828. —
(2 year, private).
Served to end of the war. $80. — per annum from 2 nd March 1826 to 2 nd June 1849 (when he died) de- ducting former pay- ments under Act 7 th June 1832.
Pay
Addison Harvey Adminis- trator for benefit of, John W. Harvey, Addison Harvey & William Harvey only sur- viving children. —
Certificates to, Eras Jay Esqr. Avis. N. Y.

Revolutionary Claim
Admitted, law of '32
claimes under law '28
New York -
Pension has been rec d under law of '32 Thomas Harvey
This is the last of 6 do cases left with the Hon d Court in his left hand pigeon hole, the 5 are reported on Thomas Harvey

Feb 19. 1847
Recd of Hon. J. L. Henry.
Boston Feb 19.
10
Hon J. L. Edwards, Comg Prussian Washington D.C.

Rose New York February 15 th 1842
Sir,
They leave to request the favor of being informed of the objections, to the admission of the claim of Thomas Harveys, an applicant for a pension under act of Congress of 9 th June 1832, from Ohio. Additional proof was forwarded on the 26 th of Dec r last, to the care of J. R. Giddings, of the House of Reps. - by whom I am informed that the report was forwarded to Genl. Hox, Esq. of Ohio, Mr. Harveys former agent, - who I am informed by his son, - has recently died. The enclosed will show that Mr. Hox was not the agent, and only through mistake, that the report was not forwarded to me.
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt W. G. Wade
Hon J. L. Edwards Com ee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Rose New York December 21 st 1846.
Sir,
In behalf of Thomas Harvey, an applicant for a pension, from Ohio - under act of Congress of 9 th June 1832, I beg leave to request that you will present the enclosed papers, at the Pension Office, which I trust will be satisfactory. It is not a very serious or valid objection to a claim, that the claimant, had not applied, when in circumstances - similar to Mr Harvey, - which are, he is worth some near twenty thousand dollars, is nearly blind, and a perfect cripple, and having been so for many years, was, neither, under any necessity, or in a situation to make the effort, for establishing his claim.
In consequence of the loss of memory, old age &c, and being very conscientious about making oaths, as to what he is not positive of, - he declines making oaths partially as to the disposition of his property & c. but of his services he swears, positive. Please inform me of the decision.
I am, Respectfully, Your Obedt Servt, W. G. Wade.
Dear Mr. G. G. Giddings House of Reps

Shura Kava
Final Settlement City
Page 192 Vol 1. 84 " 199 " 96.00 " 207 " 80.00
Bonny Land issue to Mutha Party assign Sept. 13 1792

State of New Hampshire Office of Secretary of State.
I do hereby certify that from an examination of the books and documents relating to military service in the War of the Revolution which remain in this Office, that the name of Thomas Harvey appears on page 205 of the Ledger of Col. Gilley's New Hampshire Regiment, and that the following is a true copy of record on said Ledger.
   205 Thomas Harvey, War 8th Co. Rolling Mill Dr   Average 3 8   Ballance clothing sold by Leigh 0 7. 4   paid by the continent in 1779 14   1782 Oct 16 Gave Lieut Blake a certificate 12. 15 0   Paid by Baps 3/10 }   Paid by Blake 2/ } 0 5. 10   1783 Decr 21 Gave a certificate to Lieut Joseph Mills 23. 14. 2   1781 Paid by Blake £ 4. 5. 4 4 5 4   Ditto by Jewett 90/ New Emission 48/ 2 8   1783 Mar 3 To an order on Treasurer 40/ Paid by Board War 40/ 4 "   July 3 Certificate to Col. Dearborn, Order to Lt Blake 13 6 8   £ 24 " "   62   Engaged Contra   June 1 1779 By 7 months in 1779 14 "   1781 3 Compy By 12 months in 1780 24 "   By 12 months in 1781 24 "  
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State this eighteenth day of September A D. 1846 Samuel F. Wentworth, Deputy and Acting Secretary of State

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Henry Harvey
Ohio
Det to Hon. S. R. Ginnings
Det 9th '48
W. G. Wade, Oct. 20. 46.
Hon. J. R. Kidings,
Jan 9. 1847.
Lt W. G. Wade Esqr
Mar. 18-1847
Act 7th June '32

(Copy)
PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE OF
Thomas Harvey
DECEASED.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, } ss. COUNTY OF St Joseph }
Probate Court for said County :
In the matter of the Estate of Thomas Harvey deceased.
By Benjamin Osgood said County
Judge of Probate for
To Addison Harvey
of said County GREETING :
Whereas, Thomas Harvey lately departed this life intestate, being at, or immediately previous to his death an inhabitant of the County of Cattaraugus. State of New York and having while he lived and at the time of his decease. Estate within said County of St Joseph to be administered; whereby the power of committing administration and full disposition of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights, credits and estate whereof the said deceased died possessed, in the State of Michigan, and also the hearing, examining and allowing the account of such administration doth appertain unto me; and you having given a bond in the premises, which has been duly approved and filed as required by law in that behalf: NOW, THEREFORE, trusting in your care and fidelity, I do, by these presents, commit unto you the said Addison Harvey as Special
Administrator full power and authority to administer and faithfully to perform according to law all and singular the goods, chattels, rights, credits and estate of said deceased, within the State of Michigan, which shall at any time come to your possession or to the possession of any other person for you, and to ask, gather, levy, recover and receive all the goods, chattels, rights, credits and estate whatsoever, of said deceased, which to him while he lived and at the time of his death did belong: and to pay and discharge all debts and legacies and to pay all dividends thereon as shall be ordered and decreed by said Court. Hereby requiring you to make and return to said Court, within three months, a true and perfect inventory of all the goods, chattels, rights, credits and real estate of said deceased, which shall come to your possession or knowledge, or to the possession of any other person for you, and also to render a just and true account of your administration to said Court, within one year, and at any other time when required by said Court, and to perform all orders and decrees of said Court by you to be performed in the premises.
ELB
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, at Courtwille the eighth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four
Benjamin Osgood Judge of Probate.
Recorded, Lib. Fol.

State of Michigan
County of St Joseph
I Benjamin Osgood Judge of Probate in and for said County hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the "Letter of Administration" in the matter of the Estate of Thomas Harvey deceased, as the same appears of Records in the Probate Office of said County of St Joseph
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the Probate Court of said County of St Joseph this 8 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four
Benjamin Osgood Judge of Probate

State of Ohio Whitcomb County } ss
Personally appeared before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Giles Fox Esquire of said County, aged fifty five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, depones and saith that he has been personally acquainted with Thomas Harvey, (an applicant for a pension) for nine years past, - and that from deponent's first ac- quaintance with him, said Thomas Harvey has been so deceived as to have been unable to trans- act any kind of business, - having been both deceived and nearly blind, - having been so deceived as to have been unable to walk even to his nearest neighbor, - and so blind as to be entirely unable to read, - or to distinguish his neighbors from his own family by sight, - and consequently has been confined to his house, the whole of the time only when carried from place to place - and that this deponent understood that he had been in the same condition for many years.
That in the month of September (1845) Eighteen hundred and forty five, while at the residence of said Thomas Harvey, in conversation with said Thomas Harvey relative to a duel fought sometime since between Messrs. Cillely and Graves, - said Thomas Harvey, remarked to this deponent as follows, - or in similar words, - "I wonder if this Cillely, who fought the duel with Mr. Graves, was any relation to my old Colonel in the revolutionary war," "What" says deponent, was you in service in the Revolutionary War with Colonel Cillely, "yes" said, Thomas Harvey, how long was you in service with him, asked this deponent, in reply Thomas Harvey, remarked "I enlisted for during the war and served to the close, and received a regular discharge, having served four years and more." "Do you receive a pen- sion for such service, asked this deponent, "No" replied said Harvey, I am not entitled, My property prevents it, - and remarked that he never would do as many had done, that was, put their property out of their hands, and then make oath that they had none, - this deponent informed said Harvey, that a law had been passed, allowing pensions to those who had property

in reply said Harvey - remarked, that if that was the case, he had never heard of it, - That, he further stated that he was acquainted with Colonel Cilly before he entered the service, - and spoke very highly of him, stating that he said Colonel Cilly, who often during the service, carried his (said Harvey's) pack upon his horse, he being quite young, at the time of his enlistment, - That soon after the foregoing conversation with said Harvey, this deponent commenced the investigation of his claim for a pension.
That said Thomas Harvey, is a highly respectable person of undoubted character, - having been, a justice of the peace, Supervisor, class leader &c, and having sustained a high Christian character, - in all places, - having been a person of large property, - and in good circumstances, he never has been under the necessity of applying for a pension, - even had he known he could have obtained one, - And further deponent would say, that he has never known a person, in whose statements, is, could, and should be placed more implicit confidence, than in said Thomas Harvey, the applicant for a pension, and that in all of the conversation at various times with him, he said Thomas Harvey, has, invariably stated that he enlisted for during the war, and served to the close, -
Sworn and subscribed before me this 20 th day of November 1846 Hiram Leurs justice of the peace in and for Ashland County
Giles Fox
I certify that the above named official, Giles Fox, is a credible witness, the word "Young" interlined upon an erratum upon executed, and the words "as deponent is informed" interlined upon executed.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 th day of Nov AD 1846 Hiram Leurs justice of the peace in and for Ashland County

To Hon J. H. Edwards, Comm ee of Pensions } Sir,
I respectfully request that you permit Mr. G. L. Wood, of Rose City, to examine any and all papers that may be filed in your Office, by me an applicant for a pension under act of Congress of 7th June 1832, from Ohio David Wood as my agent and attorney, duly authorized for me in my name to prosecute an investigation for the purpose of establishing my claim for a pension, And in all respects, it is my request that he be considered my agent, and acknowledged as such at your Office,
I am Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
Dated this 13th day of December 1846 } at Randolph, County of Cattaraugus, & State of New York } In presence of Spencer Scudder
Thomas L. Harvey his mark

Ovid N.Y. Nov 18th '48
Sir
Thomas Harvey now an applicant for a pension, having neglected till recently to make an application for a pension, the Department require such identity, or such proof of identity that I am driven to respectfully ask your certificate, so far as the facts warrant in relation to the following -
Thomas Harvey enlisted in May or June 1779 into the N. H. line, immediately left for Westpoint, one Brown, and Kelley were soldiers & went with him to Westpoint, Kelly was hanged for some crime when in the Service - if your records confirm this, please note it - a coloured man of the same town, or County was also in the Service, of the name of Anthony, whether this was his Christian, or Si name, he has not informed me, another man by the name of York, he rather thinks one Sergeant's name was Jones, but is not certain, & one soldier name Clark, but is not certain as to this - probably of same Reg t was Sergeant James Harvey, a cousin of Thomas, also a Lt Harvey, he is not sure that they were of his company; Harvey's officers were Col Cilly, Capt Hutchins, Maj Scott, Paymaster Blake - Adjutant Mills; Col Dearborn occasionally took command in Col Cilly's absence - Lt Jonathan Cilly was probably of same Reg t - he was a son of the Col

Please be minute in your Certificate where it warrants you in confirming the within history
I forwarded you the balance due you in Augh last -
Most Respectfully Your Obl d Servt Abad Loyo
Hon Thomas P. Dreadwell Secy. of State Concord N. H.

   Thomas Harvey War 8 th Co. Nottin m Dr Cr     average 3, 8   Ballance clothing etc by Leigh 0, 7, 4 L   paid by the continent in 1779 14   1782 Oct 16 Gave Lieut. Blake a certificate 12, 15, 0 14, —, —   Paid by Bap 3/10   Paid by Blake 2/ 0, 5, 10   1782 Dec 21 Gave a certificate to Lieut. Joseph Wells 23, 14, 2 24, —, —   1781 Paid by Blake £ 4, 5, 4 4, 5, 4   ditto by Jewett 90/ New Emission - 48/ 2, 8, —   1783 Mar 3 to an Order on Treasurer 40/ paid by Board Nov 40/ 4, —, —   July 3 certificate to Col. Dearborn. Order to Lt. Blake 13, 6, 8   £ 24, —, —  
   Engaged Contra Cr     June 1. 1779 By 7 Months in 1779 14, —, —   1781 3 rd Comp y   By 12 Months in 1780 24, —, —   By 12 Months in 1781 24, —, —  
State of New Hampshire. Office of Secretary of State.  I do hereby certify, That the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original account from Billings Regimental Ledger, which remains in this Office. And I further certify, That it appears from said Regimental Ledger that John Brown of Coffstown, & Ezekiel York of Brentwood, were privates in said 8 th company in Billings Regt. and that Jonathan Kelley, and John Clark of Hamstead were both privates in the 7 th company in said Billings Regt. And that Capt. Nathaniel Hutchins was a captain in the same Regiment.  Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 22 nd day of November, A.D. 1848.  Thomas P. Dreadwell, Secretary of State.

State of New York
Cattaraugus County } ss. George A. S. Crook (whom I certify has been a member of the Legislature of said State for two terms, and was a member of the convention of said State for revising the Constitution and for twenty two years part with the exception of one year has been a member of the Board of Supervisors of said County, and nearly every year has been the Chairman of said Board, and whom I certify is a highly respectable person) after being duly sworn accord- ing to law, deposes and says that he has for twenty eight years or upwards been personally and well acquainted with Thomas Harvey, an applicant for a pension, at present from the said County, that the said Thomas Har- vey has uniformly for the time of this deponent's acquaint- ance, always borne the reputation of having been a Rev- olutionary soldier, that he has not only at all times carried with him that reputation, but that it has been as uniformly believed to be true, that he is by the com- munity as well as by this deponent, believed to be a man of truth, and integrity, a pious sincere christian.
Subscribed and sworn before } me this 27th day of April 1849. }
Geo. A. S. Crook
Spencer Sander, Justice of the Peace.

State of New York
Cattaraugus County } ss.
Alson Scavervorth (whom I certify has been a judge of the County Courts in said county and First Judge, and one of the Commissioners for Loaning certain monies of the United States, and for several years a member of the Board of Supervisors of said County, and for thirty eight years past has been a practicing physician with a wide and extensive practice, and whom I certify is a highly respectable person) after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he has for twenty six years or upwards been personally acquainted with Thomas Harvey an applicant for a Pension from the above named county, that the said Thomas Harvey has uniformly for the term of this deponent's acquaintance of having been a Revolutionary Soldier, and a man borne the reputation of the strictest probity and integrity of character, that he has filled the office of Justice of the Peace and has been a member of the Board of Supervisors of said county and acquired the general reputation of discharging all the duties incumbent upon him with the fidelity and honesty which has ever characterised him as a man, that he is by the community as well as by this deponent believed to be a man of truth, and a pious and sincere Christian.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 28th day of April 1829.
Alson Scavervorth
Spencer Sutherland, Justice of the Peace.

State of New York
Cattaraugus County } ss. Samuel Ewing (whom I certify has been a member of the Board of Supervisors of said county and of the county of Ontario, and has held the Office of Justice of the Peace, and for two terms has been County Superintendent of Common Schools in said county of Cattaraugus, and whom I certify to be a highly respectable person) after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he has for the past eighteen years acquainted or upwards been personally acquainted with Thomas Harvey an applicant for a pension at present from said county that the said Thomas Harvey has uniformly been invited to attend the Celebrations of the fourth of July in the town where he now resides and has been a resident for the past thirty years for most of the time, and that said Thomas Harvey has attended such Celebrations as a Revolutionary Soldier and this deponent has never heard his claim to be such, ques- tioned by the community in which he lived, and that said Thomas Harvey has uniformly borne the character of being a man of the strictest integrity of character, that he is by the community as well as by this deponent believed to be a man of truth and integrity, a pious and sincere christian
Sworn and subscribed before me This 28th. day of April 1849
Samuel Ewing
Justice of the Peace.

Harare Jan 16 1848
Hon J L Edwards Esq Couns of P'ssion
Sir Please examine the within and report the result to me at Harare Chemung Co. N.Y.
Yours &c W T Jackson A B. Elect
Thomas Harvey of N. York
N.B. Remarks - On a review of Thomas Harvey's papers it will be seen that his affidavit of Nov 25. 1848 made without the knowledge of what the Certificate of the Secretary of New Hampshire of Nov 22 d would contain, as that certificate was not sent to Harvey, nor was never seen by him & could not if it had have been mailed to him have reached him under six days after the date of his affidavit, in his affidavit & in the Secretary's certificate a full explanation is made of the requisitions in the Comt. letter of Feby. 26. 1849, except his character as a Revolutionist & that fact is abundantly set forth in the affidavits herewith, the witness name (Spencer Scudder) has been certified as genuine & is now on file with Harvey's papers - a review of all of the proof & all of its bearings & all of its agreements with the Secretary's Certificate, will no doubt insure him a pension & will remove all objections to it, Harvey has in affidavits named his associates in arms, all agreeing with the record

Reports
Let to Rev W. T. Jackson. Apr 10/51
" Arad Ind - July 8/52
29/63

32656. New York
Thomas Harvey  New York of Cattaraugus in the State of who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Heuchins of the Regt. commanded by Col. Cilly in the Revolution for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of July, 1849, and sent to Hon. W. T. Jackson Airsars to the 4th of Pensional allowance ending Haranna N. York
{ Revolutionary Claims, } { Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by Th. Rumballin Clerk Book 62 Vol. 4. Page 32

37.135
Thos. Harvey New York.
admitted
Pr 2 yrs $80 per on or 4 March 1831
Hon. W. T. Jackson Havana NY

Statement of Thomas Harvey for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the pension laws of the United States
State of New York } Cattaraugus County } ss:
Thomas Harvey being duly sworn doth depose and say as follows, viz. I enlisted in the army of the Revolution in the month of June 1779 at the town of Pembroke or Concord in the State of New Hampshire - These towns were adjoining towns at that time and I cannot state in which of the towns the business of enlisting took place but it was at the house of the Captain - The Captain's name I have forgotten - Before enlisting I went in Company with the Captain to a man who was called a muster-master (whose name I have also forgotten) and it was concluded by him that I would pass muster - We then returned to the house of the Captain and the enlistment took place - I was enlisted into the New Hampshire line - The Captain and muster-master were both strangers to me and I have no recollection of seeing them afterwards - This is the probable reason why I cannot recollect their names - After I enlisted as I have stated I was directed to go to West Point in the State of New York for the purpose of joining or being attached to the regular army - I went to West Point in Company with a man by the name of Brown and another by the name of Kelly - Kelly was hanged before the close of the war for some offence but I cannot now state what the offence was - On arriving at West Point which was within a few days after I enlisted we found that the New Hampshire line to which I belonged had gone west under General Sullivan for the purpose of fighting the Indians - There was a Company at West Point of recruits that had certain duties to perform in the absence of General Sullivan and I was for the time being assigned to this Company and performed duty, drew rations &c. - I remained in that situation until the return of the New Hampshire troops from their western excursion - On the return of the New Hampshire troops I was assigned to Captain Hutchinson's Company and Col. Cilley's regiment - I think we remained at West Point during the winter of 1779-80, but I cannot state positively whether we wintered at that place or Saratoga - We spent some of the winters while I was in the army at West Point and some at Saratoga, but I cannot distinguish at this distance of time which or how many of the winters were spent at either place - I have no recollection of wintering at any other place - One fall or winter as we lay at West Point I went with others on an expedition to New Jersey for the purpose of destroying some barracks built by the British opposite New York - It was a night expedition - On arriving at the place we found that Col. Reed's regiment of the New Hampshire line which had preceded us, had accomplished the object - On learning that the barracks had

been destroyed we halted, and remained until Col Reed's regiment passed us on their return - We then paraded near a meetinghouse and followed soon in the rear of Col Reed - We marched in the night both ways and arrived again at West Point - The officers who commanded on the expedition were a Mr Mills who was adjutant and Major Scott or Col. Dearborn (I have forgotten which - When Major Andre was taken and executed I was at West Point - I did not see him and was not present at the place of execution - My duties about this time were various - Sometimes on guard, Sometimes on fatigue & Sometimes engaged on scouting parties but I cannot tell precisely what I was doing at the time of the execution - I was kept during the four years that I was in the army in the vicinity of the Hudson River, Sometimes at Saratoga, Sometimes at West Point and sometimes at intermediate places, Sometimes doing duty as guard, Sometimes on fatigue and sometimes with scouting parties - The name of my Colonel was Cilley the Major's name was Scott, The Adjutant's name was Mills, The Paymaster's name was Blake, The Captain's name was Hutchinson - I dare not name the Sergeants, one may or may not have been Jones; nor Can I name positively any mess-mates, one may have been Clark or may not - There was also a Colored man by the name of Anthony and a man by the name of York - York was from the same town that I was - I remember to have seen York since the war - He obtained a pension under the first law if I remember right - He is now dead - Some time while I was in the army Col Cilley went home and Col. Dearborn commanded in his absence - I also remember a lieutenant Cilley, a son of the Colonel - He belonged to another company of the New Hampshire Troops - His Christian name was Jonathan - After the war he was a member of Congress and I voted for him - I also knew a lieutenant Harvey from New Hampshire; also a Sergeant James Harvey a Cousin of mine - These men belonged to other Companies and perhaps another regiment - I remember that sometime during the last year of my service, Col. Dearborn was absent for a time and Major Scott had command in his absence - In the winter previous to my discharge while at West Point I obtained a furlough signed by Major Scott for the purpose of enabling me to visit home - The Major refused to allow me the length of time I wanted - Before the time had expired I saw Col Dearborn at Exeter New Hampshire and obtained from him an extension of the time so that I was satisfied - On the expiration of my furlough I repaired again to the Army at West Point - Soon after this I was taken ill of a fever which lasted until I received my discharge in the Spring - On receiving my discharge I was told that I was at liberty to keep my gun and

accourements which I did - I was under the necessity of selling my gun in order to defray my expenses home - I only received two dollars for it and on my way home was forced to depend in a great measure on the charity of the people along the road, many of whom wished to see my discharge and by the time I reached home it had been handled so much that it had become nearly worn out - After the close of the war notice was given to repair to Exeter, New Hampshire to receive pay - I was there & received my pay in what was called Morris's notes which proved worthless - The name of the pay master who paid me was Blake - Col. Dearborn was also present - I do not recollect whether I gave a receipt or not - I have no distinct recollection of signing any papers at the time - Some time after the war I executed at Nottingham New Hampshire a paper to Simeon Ladd, conveying my interest to a certain piece of land situated at that place - This is the only paper in relation to lands that I have any recollection of having executed at that place - I am not aware that I have any brothers or sisters living at this time - I cannot say whether any record was kept of my family at Nottingham - My father died when I was about eight years old; my mother afterwards married again and not liking my step-father very well I was but little at home but lived wherever I could find employment - This want of a home was what induced me to enlist - It is about sixty years since I left Nottingham and I do not know whether any persons who knew me there are now living - While I lived at Nottingham I had for neighbors, Mr. Cutting, Col. Gilley a brother of the Colonel, Simeon Ladd, Mr. Elliott whose Christian name I think was Jonathan - Mr. Whicher, James Harvey a cousin of mine - These men are none of them living within my knowledge - A little more than thirteen years ago my house was consumed by fire together with all my papers and memorandums, many of which related to matters connected with the period of the war of the revolution - And my eyesight has been such for the last seven years that I have not been able to read, nor to attend to any ordinary business - These facts constitute the reason for defective memory - One incident I had forgotten to mention which I now recollect - At the time of the battle at which Cornwallis surrendered some of the New Hampshire troops were engaged and some were left at West Point - I was among those left at West Point - I swear to by the said Thomas Harvey whom I certify is a highly respectable person this twenty fifth day of November 1848 Spencer Scudder Justice of the Peace. his Thomas X Harvey mark

State of New York      s.s. County of Cattaraugus
I Francis E. Basset Clerk of the County Courts of Cattaraugus County do certify that Spencer Scudder Esq. is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 27th Nov. 1848.
F. E. Basset clerk

State of New York
Cattaraugus County. Sss Thomas Harvey of Randolph in said county being duly sworn, according to law, deposeth and saith that he is the identical person who made application for a pension under Act of 7th June 1832, from Ohio, that he now makes this affidavit in order to comply as far as possible with the requirements of the Commissioners of Pensions, as set forth in his report of the 9th. of January 1847. That this deponent was a native of Nottingham, New Hampshire, that he enlisted in the month of June (he believes) in the year 1779, in Captain Hutchinson's, Company, in Col. Cilley's, Regt. who had command of the Regt. a good share of the time this deponent was in the service, and was succeeded in the command of the Regt. by Col. Dearborn, that he enlisted to serve during the War, and did serve to its close, it being about four years, and received an honorable discharge - that owing to the length of time since the events transpired, together with the infirmities of ill health, blindness and old age, and the consequent loss of memory he is unable to give the names of the privates and non-commissioned Officers of the Company in which he served, or the name of the person, to whom his claim to bounty land was assigned, it being at that time of but little value and considered to be of little importance - he distinctly recollects the names of Lieut. Joseph Mills, who served as Adjutant the whole time that deponent was in the service, Lieut. Blake of the same Regt. and he believes Blake was the paymaster (if his memory is correct), there was a sergeant Jones in the Company in which he served - two persons by the name of Brown and Kelly joined another Company at the same time this deponent enlisted.
That he respectfully refers the deponent to the records of Col. Cilley's, Regiment, for proof of this deponent's services as above stated, and to the proofs

filed, for the reasons why his claim was not earlier presented, And this deponent further says that he enlisted into the service under a Captain, whose name this deponent does not now recollect, who had orders to enlist into the New Hampshire line, at a station either in Concord or Pembroke in New Hampshire, that immediately after enlisting he was sent on with Brown and Kelly aforesaid and this deponent joined Capt. Hutchinsons Company, in Col. Pills, Regt. as aforesaid, And this deponent further says that afterwards the above named Kelly was hanged but this deponent does not now recollect what was his crime, that at the time Kelly was hung he thinks that the Col. was absent and Major Scott had Command of the Regt. for a short time.
Thomas his  mark Harvey
Sworn and subscribed before me this 25th. day of March 1848 by Thomas Harvey who in consequence of his increasing blindness and the infirmities of age cannot write his name and in consequence made his mark for his signature, and who I certify to be a highly creditable person, and whose statements may fully relied upon for their truth.
Spencer Scrader, Justice of the Peace.

State of New York
Cattaraugus County ss. Thomas Harvey (whom I certify is a highly respectable person and a man of truth and veracity) after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that his native place was Nottingham New Hampshire, that he resided in his father's family in that town one and a half miles from a place called Nottingham Square till he left home and went to enlist in the Army of the Revolution in June 1779, that he left Nottingham and passed through Deerfield and so on to Pembroke or Concord, when he enlisted, that he considered his residence at that time, in fact as it was, in Nottingham, that he has not been to Nottingham in sixty years, but that he recollects the place, the location, and some of the names of the inhabitants in 1781, that his residence in Nottingham was one and a half miles from Nottingham square, on the road towards Exeter, that Exeter was eleven miles from his residence, that in going to Portsmouth he could go by Exeter or by a place called New Market, that by the way of New Market it was twenty miles to Portsmouth, and by the way of Exeter a few miles farther, that his father died about 1775, and his mother after married an Irishman by the name of John Neagney, who was a school teacher, rather a drinking man, that this deponent soon after his mother's second marriage found his home not so comfortable and worked out and at different places, always making his mother's house his home, till June 1779, that he worked some for Capt. Cutting Gilley, he believes a brother of Col. Gilley, that some of the neighbors of his mother & of this deponent in Nottingham even Cutting Gilley, was called Capt. Gilley, and others of the Gilley families, and Old Mr. Gilley, the father of that family of Gilleys, his name was probably Joseph, other neighbors, viz: James Harvey, Simon Sadd, Joseph Whitehead,

John Harray, Col. Billy resided at Nottingham square, he was pro- moted to Genl. after the war, a man by the name of Butts Esq. kept tavern at Nottingham square, he had a son Henry - Col. Butts Esq. was a son-in-law of Col. Billy, that a place then called New Market was eight miles from where the deponent's mother and deponent resided, that he took his clothes from his mother's residence in Nottingham in June 1779 when he started for Concord or Pembroke to go and see the recruiting Officer to enlist, that his travel was more than twenty miles to the place where he enlisted, from his residence at his mother's in Not- tingham, that this deponent never intended to represent that his resi- dence during the war of the Revolution was at any other place, or, in any other town than Nottingham, as that town was his residence from his birth till June 1779 when he enlisted as before stated, and that if in his declaration it was stated he resided in Pembroke or Concord, it was an error, that it was not so intended, but it was only intended to say that he enlisted in Concord or Pembroke, but not that it was his residence, as it was not, that this deponent's mother's maiden name was Abigail Darling of Nottingham, that some of her relatives resided at Portsmouth, that he has visited Portsmouth with his mother to visit her relatives, that this deponent on being discharged from the Army returned to his old residence in Nottingham, that he is now so blind that he cannot see to write his name, And I the said justice do certify that this deponent for some seven years past has been so blind as to be un- able to write his name.
Subscribed and sworn before me Thomas his Harray this 11th day of January 1849 mark Spencer S. D. Justice of the Peace.

State of New York
Cattaraugus County } ss. Benjamin Chamberlain (whom I certify is a highly respectable person, who for fifteen years or more and until quite recently has been First Judge of the County Courts of Cattaraugus County), after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that for about twenty five  thirty years he has been person- ally acquainted with Thomas Harvey, an applicant for a pension, and whose affidavit is annexed, that from his long and intimate acquaintance with the said Thomas Harvey he feels warranted in deposing and saying that he is a man of character for truth, veracity and integrity, that he is not only a man of such character, but that he is a pious, good man, a church going man, a man that bears a good Christian charac- ter, that he is not necessitated, not in want for this world's goods and has no inducement to misrepresent, and that this de- ponant has the most entire confidence in the truth of his affidavit annexed, has no doubt it contains a plain state- ment of facts, that the said Thomas Harvey is of sound mind of good intellect and of good memory and that this deponant knowing the said Thomas Harvey, can say he places full faith and credit in his affidavit annexed, that this deponant himself has no interest whatever in his procuring his pension, other than as a matter of justice to him.
Subscribed and sworn before me
B. Chamberlain
this 11th day of January 1849
Spencer Serrell, Justice of the Peace,

State of New York Cattaraugus County } ss Chauncy C. Helms (whom I certify is a highly respectable person and who has suc- cessively held the offices of Supervisor and justice of the peace in the town of Randolph in said County) being by me duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he has been acquainted with Thomas Harvey for about twenty five years & whose affidavit is hereto annexed, and that he has read his affidavit and the affidavit of Judge Benj. Chamberlain, that he fully concurs in Judge Chamberlains affidavit, and that he has no doubt of the facts stated in the affidavit of said Harvey. Subscribed and sworn before me } Chauncy C. Helms this 11th day of January 1849 } Spencer Scudder, Justice of the Peace,
State of New York Cattaraugus County } ss. Marcus H. Johnson (whom I certify to be a highly respectable person, and who is the present Post Master at Randolph in said county, and has heretofore been a Member of the New York Legislature, and County Treasurer,) being by me sworn according to law deposes that he has been acquainted for some time past with Thomas Harvey, that he has read the foregoing affidavits of Judge Chamberlain & Chauncy C. Helms, and that he most unhesitatingly and fully concurs with their affidavits, Subscribed and sworn before me } Marcus H. Johnson this 12th day of January 1849 } Spencer Scudder, Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Cattaraugus County Clerk's Office L.S.
I, H. E. Baillet Clerk of said County do certify that Spencer Scudder Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavit purports to have been taken was on the day of the date thereof Viz: on the 11th. day of January 1849. a Justice of the Peace in and for said County.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 12th day of January 1849.
H. E. Baillet clerk

Thomas Harvey of New York late a pensioner, deceased 15 th May, 1828. Declaration Law of 1828
Dec 24 - 50
Declaration act of 15 th May, 1828.
Please Please notice his affidavit made in 1848 and the Secy. of State of the State of New Hampshire certificate very much agreeing with the same — Park the Secy. Genl Com pared with Harvey's history & affidavit, see the agreement between them Harvey served to end of Revolution or till he was discharged, see proof
Without filing his application under law of 15 May 1828, he made a new declaration under law of '32 under which he was pensioned — The claim under law of '28 has not been claimed or paid, so it would seem the old original declaration of 1828 is on file —
Decl of Thos Harvey.
Common of Pension Will Please favour me with a reply Yours &c W. J. Jackson Washington Dec 23. 1850.
24/10 Copy to Mr. [?] Hon W. J. Jackson

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of 15th Jany 1828,
State of New York County of Cattaraugus } ss
Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Thomas Harvey of Ashtabula County Ohio, who being first duly sworn ac- cording to law, saith that he is the identical person who applied for a pension from said County of Ashtabula Ohio, - under act of Congress of 7th June 1832, - that he is the identical person who enlisted for, and served during the war, in Culand College Regiment in the New Hampshire line, that his declaration is made for the purpose of having his papers examined, and his claim adjusted according to the provision made by act of Congress, - made and providing for such soldiers and officers of the Revolutionary War, as enlisted pending the war and served to its close.
Sworn and subscribed before me This 13th day of December 1846 { Thomas X Harvey his mark
Spencer Scudder Justice of the Peace. Lin Guernsey Witness
State of New York Cattaraugus County } ss
I certify that Thomas Harvey, to me known to be the individual described in and who made the foregoing declaration is unable to write his name in consequence of his partial blindness, the infirmity of age, and therefore is under the necessity of making his mark for his signature
December 13, 1846. Spencer Scudder, Justice of the Peace.

State of New York Cattaraugus County Clerk's Office } I, James H. Johnson, Clerk of said County and of the Court therein, do hereby certify that Spencer Scudder Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed, and whose name appears to the certificate thereof, was, at the date thereof, a justice of the Peace, in and for said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly author- ized to administer oaths &c. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice, and truly believe the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court and County at Ellicottville This 17 th Day of December 1830.
J. H. Johnson Clerk By C. S. Prout, Dep. Clerk