Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10,792, Alexander Hay, New York

SERVICE
SERVICE New York.
Hay, Alexander
NUMBER _____
S. 10,792
carded
CONTENTS

8290 New York
Alexander Hay of Johnstown in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Underwood of the Regt. commanded by Col. Nichols in the New York line for 7 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Mar 1833 — and sent to In V Berry Johnstown N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 33 — $46.66 Pemi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep 33 11.66
$58.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Inobrownwell Clerk, Book E Vol. 4 Page 21
Tit to Hon Preston King Feb. 9/50.

State of New York Montgomery County ss.
On this 21 st day of September in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery, now sitting Alexander, Hays a resident of the Town of Johnstown, aged 77 years last January, 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 service herein stated: In the year 1776, on the first of July, he enlisted in the New York State Troops, at Haverstraw Orange County, under Captain Underdunk & Lieutenant Gannus, the other officers of the company he does not recollect, belonging to Col. Nichols Regiment, that he together with two other companies, besides the one of Captain Underdunk went to Tappan Bay; and from thence back again to Haverstraw and then from thence to Fort Montgomery and then again, for the second time went down to Tappan Bay; and from thence, they went to where they erected what was called Fort Independence; that he enlisted for six months and served almost eight months lacking a few days; that he was discharged sometime in the month of February in the following year 1777, and has no discharge of this term in writing.
He says he was born in the County or Shire of Perthshire Scotland in the year 1755 and came to this country in 1775. He has no record of his age: That he resided when called into the service in Haverstraw Orange County & State of New York when called into the service and has lived since the Revolution in the County of Montgomery & State aforesaid.
He was not acquainted with any regular officers: He says he is acquainted with the following persons residing in his neighborhood who can testify as to his character for truth and veracity and their belief of his service as a soldier of the Revolution, to wit: Rev. Simon, Mosairk & Lewis Haring.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Alexander Hays

We Simon Hasack a clugymen residing in the town of Johnstown and Aaron Haring residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Alexander Hay, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Simon Hasack Pastor Aaron Haring
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states; and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Simon Hasack who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergymen, residing in the town of Johnstown and that Aaron Haring who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town and is a person entitled to credit, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I George D Ferguson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Alexander Hay for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 24th day of September 1832.

Geo: D. Ferguson

11/16/7 Alexander Hays Johnstown, Montgomery Co New York 5 1/4 Dec 29 1832 P 188. Geo W Berry Johnstown No at N.Y.

11,167
Alexander Hays - Johnston
BRIEF in the case of of Montgomery in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 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.     July In 1776 8 months lacking a few days. private Col. Underwood, Col. Nichols.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Haverstraw, Orange Co., New York  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Witness & Trad.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. Havett Examining Clerk.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Alexander Hay a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
6.10792
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1, 1776 to Feby. 1777 Private Verelst Nicoll Nichols N.Y.                                                   
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Haverstraw, Orange Co. N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Sept 21, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Johnstown, Montgomery Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, born in 1755 in Perthshire, Scotland.
Remarks: emigrated to America in 1775. He died June 3, 1849, leaving a son Peter who is the only child referred to. No further family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

August 8, 1918.
Mrs. George T. Rond, Charlestown, Missouri.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 23" ultimo, you are advised that the papers in claim Cur. File 10799, Alexander Ray, Revolutionary War, fail to show the name of his wife or place of his death, but in the statement giving the date of his death as June 3, 1849 he is referred to as of Johnstown, Fulton County, New York.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

H. S. H. Rev. Sec.
Charleston, Mo..
May 22nd 1916
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D. C..
Dear Sir:- Will you please look on the records in the War Department and see if Alexander Hay a native of Scotland fought in the Revolutionary War? Can you tell me where I can find date of his birth and death? The family has lost these dates and is very anxious to secure them.

Thanking you in advance I am
Respectfully Yours, (Mrs) Leonard Howlett

One 2c. stamp recd Rev.-1 G.B.H. OK Charleston Mo. Stamp ret'd AW July 8 th 1916.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: Can you tell me if a Henry Webster saw service in the Revolutionary War. he was a native of Virginia & his wife's name was Lucritia Preston Webster.
Also and Alexander Hay saw service he was a native of Perthshire Scotland & enlisted about 1776. his

widow received a pension.
Will you please verify these facts of my record. and please tell me the name of Alexander Hay's widow.
Thanking you in advance I am Resp yours.
Mrs. Geo. T. Bond.

2 1 Rev Lee Charleston, Mo July 26, 1916.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir:-
Yours of the 24 inst received, and I thank you for same.
In regard to this Alexander Hay. You state he - died June 3, 1849 .
Could you tell me the name of the place in which he died, and his wife's name?
Thanking you.
Respt yours.
Mrs Geo T. Bond.

Rev War
10792
INVALID.
File No. 10792
Alexander Hays
Rev War
Act: June 7th 82
Index:—Vol. A, Page 163
[Arrangement of 1870.]

June 16/14 Mil. Hist. Soc. - mch Hon. Mr. N. Curtis V. of Rep. 1916 May 31. Mrs. Leonard Howlett. & 1916 July 24. Mrs. George J. Bond 1916 Aug. 8: Mrs George J. Bond Advised that place of death + Name of wife not shown m B H

Peter Hay desires me to enquire how much pension money was drawn by Alexander Hay his father of Johnstown Fulton Co. N.Y. Mr. A. Hay died June 3. 1829—

State of New York } Montgomery County } ss
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County of Montgomery, Alexander Hay, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below: For Seven Months I served as a private under the officers mentioned in my declaration for which
I claim a pension Sworn to this 15 th day of January 1833
Before Aaron Haring Jus. Pacis
Alexander Hay
I George D. Ferguson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify that Aaron Haring before whom the above affidavit purports to have been made is and was at the time of the making the same a justice of the peace in and for the County of Montgomery County.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this fifteenth day of January in the Year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Geo: D. Ferguson

Ho. of Reps.
Feb. 6 1850
Col. J. L. Edwards Com of Pensions Sir
Enclosed I send you a memorandum which I brought from home Peter Hay is a son and heir of Alexander Hay deceased - The amount of whose pension money he enquires after Please state the amount beginning & end of A. Hays Pension -
Very Respectfully Preston King

11.167 Ymo Aom d Ymo pre $23.33

State of New York Montgomery County
On this twenty first day of September 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery now sitting. Peter McArthur, who being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with Alexander Hay and knows that the said Hay enlisted in the New York State Troops for the term of eight six months at Haverstraw Orange County State of New York and went from that place to Tappan Bay and then back again to Haverstraw and then for the second time to Tappan Bay, and then they went to a place where they erected Fort independence and this deponent says that the said Hay served in the same Regiment with him, in Col. Nicols Regiment but belonged to an other company and this deponent says that he knows of his personal knowledge that the said Hay did serve the full time of six months in that Regiment and in the same company as stated by him in his declarations and that he served with him at the same time.
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid in Open Court.
Peter his McArthur mark
Geo: D. Ferguson
I George D. Ferguson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify that at the September Term of this said Court in 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges thereof Peter McArthur and made Oath to & subscribed the foregoing affidavit. And at the December Term of the said Court in 1832 in compliance with the Regulations of the War Department, did declare their Opinion that the said Peter McArthur was personally known to them and is a person of respectability & credulity & is entitled to credit. And the said Court at the said December Term did order their Clerk to certify the same to the War Department. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 15 th day of Jan 1833.
Geo: D. Ferguson