Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 21,635, Benjamin Haskins, Conn. Mass.

SERVICE
Conn Mass
Haskins Benjamin Mary
NUMBER
R 21.635
B.L.M-31697-160-55
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Rev J. D. Woodward Dec 31/55
109.522 Act Mar 3/33
April 30/33
Mary Haskins Widow of Benjamin Haskins per
69 Revolutionary War Private Col Sprague Mass Mil a
W. Ins 1832
Dayton
Ad. 160 acs June 26. 1856
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J. D. Woodward Pittsburgh Pa.
Vol Hc-1-33

No 8917 Benjamin Huskins
5/1/126
11 Sep. 1832
26 Nov. "
James Southworth Camden County Co M.A.
Page 95.
Huskins, Benj. Conn R 2/16/35

No 8917
BRIEF in the case of Benjamin Howkins of Camden in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Judge  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? yes  3. How old is he? 71 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 1774 or 5 As a Gen.   Enlisted for 3 mo - Served 3 mo Cap Joseph Galt   July. Enlisted. Served 5 mo 1776 Col Ebenezer White   Full Enlisted Served 3 mo Cap Wood   year following Enlisted for 3 mo Served 3 mo Col Eareys Det   Cap Allen Col Brown Det   Cap Lyon Cap Avery  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Staten Island 
Evidence supported by living witnesses, by traditionary evidence, by oral evidence, or by the rolls?  Statements of a clergyman and a minister of the Gospel from traditionary
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  Not authenticated 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
A Reintzel
Examining Clerk.

An additional statement and explanation of Benjamin Haskins of Camillus Onondabo. an applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress passed June 7. 1833—
State of New York,
Onondabo County.) ss. On this seventh of May 1833 came before me James Southwell a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid. Benjamin Haskins an applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress June 7 th 1832 who being sworn says: That he enlisted at Rochester, Plymouth Co. State of Mass. in Capt Joseph Parker's Company, Col. White's Regiment in the month of Oct 1775 th and that he was 16 years of age the 5 th of November following said enlist- ment, and that the statement of his age made in his declaration now on file at the War Depart- ment Pension Office; was incorrect if it appeared from that statement that he was but about 14 years of age when he enlisted and that he has ascertained that he will be 74 years old the 5 th of Nov. next and that his wife has found the record of her age, by which it appears that she will be 70 years old the last day of August next, and that this deponent is known to be, by the family, 4 years older than his wife, lacking 2 months and five days and that he has always so understood it, as well as his

wife; but until said record of the age of his wife was found, they had supposed themselves two years younger than what they really are, and that the record of the age of this deponent has not been seen by him for more than 20 years, and that he does not know of any record of his age at present and that at the time he made his original declara- -tion he had not the benefit of any record and therefore was liable to mistake in stating his age; but that he well knows he was 16 years old the Nov. following his enlistment which was in Oct. 1775, and that the services set forth in his original declaration were rendered by him as therein set forth and further saith not. Sworn & subscribed before Benjamin Haskell on this 7 th of May 1833 James Southworth Justice of the Peace
Onondaga County ss. — I James Southworth a Justice of the Peace in said County, before whom the above affidavit was sworn, do certify that I am well acquainted with the said Benjamin Haskell & have been acquainted with him for 8 years past and that he is a man of truth and veracity & of good character & fair standing in society. Jas. Southworth J. P.

To the Honble Edward Secretary of War
I hereby certify that for many years I have been well acquainted with Benj. Haskins and consider him to be a man of truth and veracity and that his statements are entitled to full faith and credit
Larned May 13th 1833
Edward } Judge of } Criminal } Complaint
State of New York
Clerk's Office oneda County ss. I Geo. Brown Clerk of the said County do certify that James Southworth before whom the within and foregoing affidavit of Benjamin Haskins purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same a justice of the peace in and for the said County, and also that J. Stoddard whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is a judge of the County Courts of said County and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said James Southworth and Israel Stoddard and verily believe the signatures "James Southworth" "Jos South- worth" and "J Stoddard" to be genuine
Witness my hand & Seal of office this 21 st day of May 1833
Geo. Brown Clerk

State of New York, Onondaga County } ss:
On this third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirtytwo personally appeared before me Isaac Stoddard a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Onondaga, Benjamin Houskins a resident of Camillus aforesaid in said State of New York aged seventy one 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 th A.D. 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated (is) he enlisted as Rochester in Old Plymouth County Massachusetts in 1774 or 5 not exactly recollect which being the same year the War began under Capt Joseph Parker of Rochester aforesaid Lieutenant was John Bur- -gess and the other Lieutenant was Reuben Tayer and enlisted for three months and served three months and helped build the fort on Dorchester Hill and worked pretty faithful all night there - Marched from Rochester to Roxbury adjoining Dorchester the Colonel was named Ebenezer White of Rochester aforesaid - there was firing from Roxbury into Boston to draw the enemies' attention to that place while we were at work at the fort on Dorchester Hill -

3- After continuing there three months and as he thinks and freely believes two weeks, he was discharged, but received no written discharge at any time and returned home —
In July following he enlisted again in the same town and in the same County where he first enlisted — Middlebury and Rochester made out a company under Capt. Wood of Middlebury Lieutenant Hovey & Lieutenant Miller were the 2 Lieutenants of the said Company, Col. Barry's Regiment — Marched to Pawtucket in Massachu- -setts and then drew our Fife & Kettle & took in then marched to New Haven Conn. & then took shipping and went to New York there we were stationed about a week and then moved about 3 miles up the North River. Then we remained till the retreat from New York began, when we retreated to White Plains skirmishing with the British along the way — and continued at White Plains till some time in the latter part of November or forepart of December when he was dis- -charged having served out his five months, being the term of time for which he enlisted under the second enlistment — and then returned again to Rochester aforesaid —
1777 And that again in the fall following the towns of Rochester & Middlebury made out another company and he enlisted again under Capt. Allen of Middlebury in Col. Sprouts Regiment and marched from Rochester to Providence in

Rhode Island, and from Providence to North Kingstown there we staid till we went to Taver Hill to defend the Columbus, she had set out to run out from Providence to sea; the British discovered her and ran her ashore at Taver Hill, but the British burnt her though they got a few balls around their ears. We staid all night & returned back to our Camp and there remained till the term of his enlistment expired which was three months, when he returned home - -
And that in the year following he went to Connecticut to work for a month, and while there and in Old Woodstock in Connecticut there was more men wanted and he enlisted again for three months under Capt. Lyon and marched to New London Conn. and there he enlisted into the Artillery under Captain Avery and marched over or went over across the Bay in a ferry Boat into Groton Fort and there completed the term of his enlistment and was discharged and returned to Ward Street and from thence home - The same year the fort (Groton) was taken and all killed, except perhaps one man Arnold (the traitor) led them on -
And that he was born in Rochester Plymouth Co. Mass: in 1761 as near as he can remember. That there was a record of his age in a bible which record is now out and is partly lost and has become unintelligible - that he has not been enabled find any witness who he knows or knew at the time the said services were rendered

and she can testify to the same, that the persons whom he remembers to have served with him, are dead or can not be found altho' he has taken pains & been at expense to discover their residence That since the Revolutionary War he has lived in Rochester aforesaid, that he moved from that place into Conway Mass: from that place he moved to Arlington Vermont & from Arlington to Fair Haven Vermont, County of Rutland from thence to Trenton Oneida County N.York and from Trenton to Camden where he now resides That he is well known in this part of the County, and that he is known to John Dunsbaugh in his present neighborhood and that Eliakim Stoddard is also acquainted with him and can testify to his character for truth and morality, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution and that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or an annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on any part of the roll of any agency in any state and that he is unable to go to court to make his declaration or offer to court without danger of his life and that he has been for a long time sick & lame and that the court sits 37 miles from my residence from Hubsburgh  Benjamin Haskell  before me this 3 rd day of September 1832 Israel Stoddard Judge of Probate

109 522
Mary Haskins widow of Benjamin Haskins, soldier of Revolution Set March 3 d , 1855,
See Papers of Mary Has- -kins of N.Y. on file with July 4, 1836, or July 7, 1838.
J. D. Woodward Esq. Plattsburg NY

State of New York County of Livingston ss. On this Fifth — day of April — 1855, before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Mary Haskins, aged Ninety one — years a resident of the town of Springwater in said County who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Haskins deceased who was a private in the war of the Revolution and served as follows as she has been informed by him and justly believes. —
As a private in Capt. Jacob Gottles Campy Col Ebenezer Spratt's Regt, on alarm of Dec 8, 1776 at Fogland Ferry Rhode Island 15. days.
As a private in Capt. Parkers Co Col Ebenezer Spratt's Regt for three months from Jan'y 1, 1778, as private. Also in Capt. Barnabas Dotsy's Campy Col Spratt's Regt from Sept. 5, 1778. 6 days on alarm at Dartmouth.
As a private in Capt. Pierce's Co Col Col. — tins Regt, from Plymouth County, in Oct 1778. 14 days. —
As a private in Capt. Martins Co Col John Hathaway's Regt who marched to Rhode Island. May 4, 1780 4 days. and other services, which are set forth in his declaration for a pension under act of June 7, 1832 that she has applied for a pension but been unable to procure one. —
That she was married to the said Benjamin Haskins in the town of Rochester — and State of Massachusetts on the 15th — day of December in the year Seven-teen hundred and Eighty one, and that her name before her marriage was Mary Haskins and that her said husband died in the town of Camden — and State of New York on the Eighteenth day of August Eighteen hundred and thirty four, and that she is now a widow and has not before applied for nor received any land under any law of the United States nor did her said husband apply for or receive any such land, and she authorizes J. D. Ward of Plattsburg N-York to receive her land warrant. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining 160 acres of land under act of March 3 1855.
Witness, Osgood Washbridge
Mary X Haskins mark

We Spalding Shepard and Ozias C. Robbins of the town of Springwater and county of Livingston and State of New York of lawful age upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mary Hawkins in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, Spalding Shepard
Ozias C. Robbins
DANVILLE HERALD POWER PRESS.
STATE OF NEW YORK Livingston County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I Certify, That Orrin Walbridge Esquire, was, at the date of the certificate of proof acknowledgment to the annexed instrument in writing, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 6 th day of Apr 185 8 .
Job Allen Clerk.

We Spalding Shepard and Ozias C. Robbins the town of Springwater and county of Livingston in state of New York of lawful age upon our oath, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mary Hawkins in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, Spalding Shepard
Ozias C. Robbins
The foregoing affidavit and declaration, were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and I have no interest in the claim.
Orson Walbridge Just Peace

Declaration of Mary Haskins.
act July 7. 1838.
State of New-York.
Steuben COUNTY, } ss
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that David McMains the County Judge the signature there
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State of New York County of Livingston ss On this ninth day of June 1857 before the subscriber Coun- ty judge of said County personally appeared Mary Haskins a resident of the town of Harnellsville in said County aged Ninety three years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain a pension under the acts of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 and July 7 th 1838 That she is the widow of Benjamin Haskins deceased, who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and performed several tours of ser- vice from Rochester Mass and one tour from Con- necticut. She is unable to state the length of his tours of service with accuracy, but verily believes that he served more than one year as a private in the army of the Revolution at different periods of the war. He ap- plied for a pension under the act of 1832 but his mem- ory was very poor at the time, and his health feeble for several years before his death. The following are the names of the officers under whom he is sup- posed to have served. Captain Joel Parker, Captain Wood, Captain Hubbell and others. That her name at the time of her marriage with said Benjamin Has- kins was Mary Haskins and she was married to him in Rochester Mass on the fifteenth day of December Seventeen Hundred and eighty one, and that her said husband died at Camden New York on the eighteenth day of August eighteen hundred and thirty four, that she has received a land Warrant for 160 Acres under the act of March 3 rd 1855 No 31.697 and has remained a widow since the death of her said husband, and is now a widow and claims a pension. Mary her Haskins mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me on the day and

year firstly above written and I certify that declarant cannot write her name and is unable to attend court by reason of old age and bodily infirmity
David McMaster
County Judge
Mr. Oliver Pettibone & Sophronia Pettibone of the town of Harnissville in the County of Steuben N.Y.
and of the town of Springwater Livingston County N.Y. of lawful age declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mary O'Huskins in our presence, and we believe from the appearance and situation of the applicant, that she is the identical per- son she represents herself to be and we have no inter- est in the above claim
Oliver Pettibone Sophronia Pettibone
Sworn and subscribed to before me this ninth day of June 1857 and I certify that deponents are credible witnesses and that declarant is personally known to me to be the person she represents herself to be and I have no interest in the above claim
David McMaster County Judge

State of New-York, } ss.
Steuben COUNTY,
I, Samuel M c Ally Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that David M c Master was, on the day of the date of the attached certificate, in and for the said County, duly elected and qualified, and that the signature there purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 12 day of Oct in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven
S m M c Ally Clerk.

State of New York } Steuben County } 55
Betsey Barron of Green- wood in said County aged fifty three years a Daughter of Benjamin Haskins deceased being duly sworn says - That when her said Father applied for a Pension not long before his death in 1894 his health was feeble, and memory poor, and she has very little confidence as to the accuracy of any statement he may have made at that time, as to the dates or or details of his services as a soldier. She has often heard him say that he resided in Rochester Mass at the com- -mencement of the revolution - and went from there to Connecticut to work by the month, and while there, he enlisted as a soldier in the army, and served several months, She thinks five or six and after his disch- -arge he returned to Rochester and performed several other tours of service of about three months each. She has heard him say that while he was in the army in Connecticut he purchased a Continental Packet Book, which has been kept in the family as a relic for many years. Dependant is con- -fident from what she has heard her said Father say, that he served as a Private more than a year with the Connecticut & Mass- -achusetts Troops during the Revolutionary war, and such has been the tradition in his family from her earliest recolle- -ction. The Widow of said Haskins is still living. Dependant says that her

Said Father was afflicted for many years before his death with Cataracts in the head which was supposed to be the cause of his being forgetful & not having a good memory. And he also had a shock of the mumps also about a year before his death & are a short time before (The word Haskins is interlined & she thinks five or six & also was) before Betsey Barron sworn & subscribed to before me this 6 th day of January 1858 I certify that Defendant is a credible witness A. H. Burrell J. P.
State of New York Steuben County ss } ss
Mary Haskins being duly sworn  sworn that she is the wife of Benjamin Haskins and widow of Benjamin Haskins Deceased & that said Haskins had a very poor memory for many years before his death caused as was supposed from disease in the head with which he was afflicted, and he depended on defendant and others to remember matters pertaining to business & other things that were necessary
State of New-York, { Steuben County Clerk's Office, ss: { I, SAMUEL M. ALLEY, Clerk of said County and the Courts thereof do hereby certify that A. H. Burrell before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verify believe that the signature to said certificate or proof of acknowledgment is genuine. And further certify that said instrument was acknowledged before me this  the  day of  January  1858  the  6th  day of  January  1858 In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Bath, this 8 th day of January 1858  A. H. Burrell J. P. Clerk.

Said Father was afflicted for many years before his death with cataracts in the head which was supposed to be the cause of his being forgetful & not having a good memory. and he also had a shock of the Apoplexy about a year before his death & one a short time before (The word Haskins is interlined & she thinks five or six & also was) before Betsey Barron sworn & subscribed to before me this 6 th day of January 1858 I certify that Deponent is a credible witness A. H. Burrell J. P.
State of New York Steuben County ss } ss
Mary Haskins being duly sworn  says that she is the wife of Benjamin Haskins and widow of Benjamin Haskins Deceased & that said Haskins had a very poor memory for many years before his death caused as was supposed from disease in the head with which he was afflicted, and he depended on deponent and others to remember matters pertaining to business & other things that were necessary to remember
Sworn & subscribed Mary her Haskins before me this 6 th day of Jan 1858 I certify that the reason Deponent does not write her name she is too old & feeble to do so A. H. Burrell

Revolutionary Blains
War Department Pension Office
Hon. S. P. Hildreth

We the undersigned, inhabitants of the Town of Florence Oneida County and Pen- -sioners under the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 do certify that we are well acquainted with Benjamin Haskins of said town and have been so acquainted for many years past and have had many opportunities of hearing him relate his revolutionary services before the passing of the act aforesaid and also since the passing thereof and that we never doubted but that he performed the services as he related them and it is our firm belief that he was a Soldier of the Revolution & and a faithful one and that as such he is des- -erving the benefit of the said act; that he sustains a fair character for truth & veracity And that we have no sinister, nor other motive for making this statement but that he may obta- -in his just claim - Dated at Florence June 14 th 1834
Joseph Hungerford Ober Riis
Not a pensioner Friend Barrow
Oneida County N.Y. This certifies that I am well ac- -quainted with the persons whose names are subscribed to the certificate certifying Benjamin Haskins & they are entitled to full credit being men of truth & veracity. In witness whereof I have

We the undersigned inhabitants of Camden Oneida County N.Y. do hereby represent to the Pension Office Department and the Officers thereof that we are acquainted with Benjamin Hastings of Camden Oneida Co. and that we have been or acquainted with him for some years past; and have uniformly understood that he was in the Revolutionary struggle for liberty. from the beginning & such is the belief in this neighborhood and from former conversations with him about the part he took in the same, we do not hesi- -tate to say we firmly believe he is justly enti- -tled to a pension under the act of 7 th June 1832 Camden June 14 th 1834.
John Dunsbough
F. S. Bradley
Reuben Bitts
Ashbel Nelson
Geo. C. Ferriss
E. H. Gibbs
Col. Harrington
James Townsend
Oneida Co. p: I certify that I am personally acquainted with all the above named persons and that they are men of good character & standing in community J. Southworth Justice

State of New York Oneida County } ss: Benjamin Haskins of Cam- den Oneida County personally appearing before me the under named Justice on this 18 th day of June 1830 and being duly sworn according to law makes oath and says that he was born in Rock- ester Plymouth County State of Massachusetts Nov 5 th 1760 as near as he can recollect, age was then in an old family Bible which record has become worn out and illegible; that he volunteered in the Revolution in December 1775 in the Militia for 3 months at Rochester, County and State aforesaid, in Capt Joseph Parker's Com- pany Elisha Ruggles, Lieutenant, Gen Spencer's Brigade, and thinks Ebenezer White was Col. Marched to Dorchester near Boston, staid 3 months engaged in Military duty, buil- ding fortifications at the end of 3 months was dismissed and went home. July 1776 enlisted again in Capt Wood's Company (Capt Wood was of Middlebury Mass Militia, Lieut Hovey of Rochester, 2 d Lieut was Miller, of Middlebury Colo d name forgotten, Marched to New London, took shipping and sailed to New York, British then had possession of Long-Island, and recollects there was some firing and some of our men were killed, staid there in New York till the retreat to White Plains; staid at the Plains till dis- -organized making five months service in this town and then went home to Rochester aforesaid - And in June about first 1777 enlisted in Rochester Plymouth County Massachu- -setts in Capt Joseph Parker's Company Elisha Ruggles Lieut Gen Spencer's Brigade thinks Col Eben. White was his Col, enlisted for three months Marched to North-Ken- -tucky in Rhode-Island; staid there guarding the stores and property from the British, who had shipping lying off in the Sound - at the end of three months was discharged and returned home - and in 1778 having little but of his resolution - he went down to Woodstock, in Connecticut, to work and while there, (he believes in the month of August) men were called for, and he enlisted in Capt Daniel Lyons's Com- -pany of militia at Sevenport; enlisted at Woodstock

aforesaid, and marched to New London Connecticut, and after arriving there, he enlisted into an Artillery Co. under Capt. Avery (who was soon after killed when Arnold came into the place) was in Fort Grooton and staid there until the expiration of three months, the term of his enlistment and then was discharged and was to Woodstock and then home to Rochester making a period of service of 14 Mos. in all; that he recollects the officers above named in the first four, he remembers the names of several privates among whom was Moses Randall, Eliezer Bath, Nathaniel Haskins & Jonathan Clarke, Joseph Doty & several others, from Rochester, but that he can not find any of them now; some of them he has ascertained are dead, and that Nathaniel Haskins has died since 1830 but that he has learnt, that the said Nathaniel, obtained a pension under the act of 1832 before he died that he performed 3 months service in the same company with the said Nathaniel Haskins in 1777 also, which service he performed at North Kingston Rhode Island, and that by comparing the statement the statement  deponent which the said Nathaniel Haskins made in his affidavit (if he stated them truly) with the statement of him the said Deponent, it will appear that one will corroborate the other, that the deponent may be reasonably mistaken in setting forth days and dates but that he can not be mistaken in the facts of serving the time aforesaid in the different periods or length of time of service and places as is

above stated; that he is in great pain, lame, and afflicted with infirmities usually attendant upon old people, that all his services, except 3 months, were performed in Rhode Island  Connecticut and New York ; that he never had a written discharge - after the War, he remained in Rochester a number of years, then removed to Canajoharie, Mass. then removed to Granville N.York, thence to Rutland, Vermont; thence to Sandgate Vt. thence to Fair Haven, Rutland Co. Vt. - thence to Preston Oneida Co. N.Y. thence to Rome same Co.; thence to Camden where he now resides and has resided here for nine years past that he has never received any pension and that his name is not on the Pension list Roll of any State or Territory and that his original application is now on file at the pension office, Washington City, as he is informed, and that it is required to produce a certificate of his services from the Secretary of State of Mass. which he is unable to do, as yet; as only three months of his services were performed in that state, and from the Secretary's Certificate already furnished and hereto - fore forwarded to the Pension Office, states that the Rolls of 1775 were very imperfect & if the deponent mis - takes not, contain only a list of the Field & Staff - And further he saith not -
sworn & subscribed before me this 15 th June 1834 Jos. Southworth J.P.
Benjamin Hopkins

Onida County ss I certify that I am acquainted with Benjamin Haskins who subscribed & made oath to the above amended declaration before me and that he is a man of truth and veracity given under my hand at Canajoharie this 19th day of June 1834
For Southworth S. H.
Henry S. Haskins

Mary Hopkins M rs of Benjamin Hopkins
June 15 th 56
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Accts Evidence
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31,697 4 160
J. D. Woodward By H. H. Haskins H. H.

FREE
1091 522
Hon. L. P. Waldo, Chair of Pension Washington, D.C.

✓ 31.697
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MacArthur

Benjamin Haskins New York
Act 7 June 1832
Suspended
See letter to Cambr Southworth 15 Ap. '33 do to Dr S Beardsley 3 Mar '34
let to Do Ap. 18 '34
let to Do May 2 d '34
let to Do June 27 '34
" " to Southworth Oct. 13 '35 B. R. Johnson

Signed from by [illegible] the Committee of Revolutionary Pensions Gives Special Attention to the Case and if any difficulty occurs call my attention to the Subject
Hood River March 27 th 1869
March 22 nd 1869 Referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions and war of 1812
By the Record
Referred to Committee of Revolutionary Pensions
Act of Congress March 3, 1873.
1873/68 Adverse Report

109 522
Mary Haskins
act March 3 1856
Additional Evidence
Revolutionary widow very aged.
See Boynston
Bank of Penn & Co.

No 109, 522, Mary Haskins, Rev. Widow.
See her Papers on file in Pension Office act. July 7, 1838.

Pension Office
Decr 31. 1858.
Sir:
The application of Mary Haskins, widow of Benjamin, for Bounty: Land. No 109,522, under the act of 3 d of March last, has been examined.
It is necessary that the claimant should prove that she was the wife and is the widow of Benjamin.
The general statement of the attesting witnesses, that she is the person she represents herself to be is not sufficient, in this case.
Benjamin Haskins alleged several tours of militia service in Masso Militia, and one in Connecticut, of which no satisfactory proof has been made, and of which there are no rolls in this office.
I am, Very respectfully,
Your o st Servt.
C. H. Rhet.
for Commissioner.
J. D. Woodward Esq. Plattsburgh N. York.
Dodge

State of New York
Livingston County ss. Betsy Barron of the Hannacrois in said County being by me duly sworn according to law declares and says That she is of the age of fifty years and upwards, That she is the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Haskell, That her Father Benjamin Haskell died in Canadawaga on the 18th day of August 1834 at her house, That she attending him during his illness was present when he died & saw him when a corpse saw his corpse in a coffin attending his funeral & saw him interred: And deponent further declares & says That from the time she can remember her Father & Mother, she has allways heard it said by them & others That they were married and that their said marriage was celebrated on the 15th day of December 1780 at Rochester, County of Plymouth State of Massachusetts, That the deponent has allways resided in the neighbourhood of her Father & Mother up to the time of her Father's death, That during the life time of her Father, her Father & Mother lived together as Husband & Wife & knew them to cohabit as husband and Wife & to be so reputed. That she has been personally acquainted with her Mother, the said Mary Haskell Since the year 1834 That she was then left a Widow and Since that time she has not intermarried but continues the widow of the above mentioned Benjamin Haskell, & further saith not
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of April 1856;
And I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person Betsy Barron
Will Doye Justice of the Peace duly qualified & commission to take oaths & affirmations

State of New York, } ss. Livingston County, } I, Francis Barron of said County, being me duly sworn according to law declare and say that he was well acquainted with Benjamin and Mary Washburn, that he became acquainted with them in  the in the year 1823 and learned their daughter Betsey, that from the year 1823 to 1834 through the time of the death of the said Benjamin Washburn, that the said Benjamin and Mary during the period aforesaid lived together as husband and wife & then to cohabit as husband and wife so joined, that the said Benjamin died at deponent's house in Canajoharie New York on the 18th day of August 1834 that he attended him & mourned him during his illness and saw him while a corpse and saw his corpse in the coffin aforesaid, that he saw him interred. And deponent further declares and says that he has been well acquaint- ed with the said Mary Washburn since the 18th day of August 1834 that she was then left a widow, and that she has since inter- married but continues the widow of the said Benjamin Washburn + from said date
Mary Washburn
Sworn to & subscribed before me                      Friend Barron
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. LIVINGSTON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I Certify, That Orville Tousey Esquire, was, at the date of the foregoing or annexed affidavit Justice  of the Peace In and for said County duly quali- fied and authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe that the signature of said Justice to the Jurat thereto is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County, this 1 day of May A. D. 1856.
Chas Root Clerk of
Said County of the County of ...

Mary Hasson
State of New York, ss. I, Francis Barron of Jones & Nassau, in said county, being one duly sworn according to law declare and say that he was well acquainted with Benjamin and Mary Hasson, that he became acquainted with them in  the in the year 1823 and learned their daughter Betsey, that from the year 1823 to 1834 to the time of the death of the said Benjamin Hasson, that the said Benjamin and Mary during the period aforesaid lived together as husband and wife & then to cohabit as husband and wife & to be so regarded, that the said Benjamin died at deponent's house in Camden New York on the 18th day of August 1834 that he attended him & nursed him during his illness and saw him while a corpse and saw his corpse in the coffin attended his funeral & saw him interred. And deponent further declares and says that he has been well ac- quainted with the said Mary Hasson since the 18th day of August 1834 that she was then left a widow, and that she has since then remained but continues the widow of the said Benjamin Hasson & for the facts stated
Sworn to & subscribed before me Friend Harkness This 30th day of April 1856 And I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person
Willie M. Supt. of the City of New York to all to whom these presents shall come to their good offices etc.

12 1/2
No. war of, Revolution
ACT OF March 3 1855.
Mary Haskins
Widow of
Benjamin Haskins
Bounty Land.
amended Original Application.
1 Woodward alley, Plattsburg NY

DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
Who has never received Bounty Land:
STATE OF New York, COUNTY OF Livingston } ss.
On this Thirtieth day of June, 1855, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary Haskins aged 91 years, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Benjamin Haskins who served in the company commanded by Captain ... in the Regiment of Militia, commanded by Colonel
in the war with of the Revolution as a private as follows, as she has been informed by her husband in his life time and believes, In Capt. Job Cottle's company Col Sprouts Regt on alarm of Dec 5 1776 at Fozland Ferry & Soland 15 days. In Capt. Joseph Packer's company Col Ebenezer Sprouts Regt three months, from Jan'y 1. 1778. In Capt. Barnabas Dotty's company same Regt from Oct 5. 1778 6 days on alarm at Pattenworth. & three or four other times in the war and continued in actual service in said war for at least 14 days, and was honorably discharged at Rochester N.Y. on the 8th day of August 1780. She has no written discharge. She refers to her husband's declaration under act June 7, 1832 & 10th section under act July 7, 1838 in Pension Office.
She further states that she was married to the said Benjamin Haskins in Rochester N.Y. on the 15th day of December 1781 and that her name before her said marriage was Mary Gannett that her said husband died at Canadawaga on the 18th day of August 1834, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled, under the Act passed the 3d day of March, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress, except under act March 3, 1855, to which application this is an amendment. Proof of her husband's service & her marriage will be found on file in the Pension Office. I, Douglas Wood, ward of Philip H. Haskins is duly authorized to prosecute this my claim, and to receive any warrant which may be issued hereon. Two points lines erased before me.
Mary Haskins [SEAL]
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
Personally came George Sterner and Joshua Sanford residents of the County of Livingston.
in the State aforesaid, who upon oath declare, that they are personally well acquainted with Mrs. Mary Haskins and saw her sign (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person therein represented, and that she is now a widow, and that we have no interest in this claim.
George Sterner [SEAL] Joshua Sanford [SEAL]
MAGISTRATE'S CERTIFICATE.
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, this Thirtieth day of June 1855; and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, that I know the witnesses are credible persons, and that I have no interest in this claim.
STATE OF New York, COUNTY OF Livingston } ss.
Orville Dows Esq. J.P. 1st Precinct
I hereby certify that Orville Dows Esq., before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, this 15 day of June 1855. J. H. Alton Clerk.

No. 21,655
Revolutionary War
_____, Ex'r.
OLD WAR WIDOW.
REJECTED
Mary Haskins Widow of Benjamin Haskins
Died at _____
_____ other claim.
_____, 18 _____
Clerk.
Old war widow New packet
Application filed _____, 18 _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

(3-224.)
Revy No. 21.635
, Ex'r.
REJECTED
OLD WAR WIDOW.
Mary Haskins widow of Benjamin - N.Y. Revy
Died at _____
_____ other claim.
_____, 18 _____
Clerk.
Application filed: _____, 18 _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

Mary Haskins Widow of Benjamin Haskins of W. -
June 7, 47
act July 7, 1838
Additional Evidence See her Land app n No 109. 522, on which wt for 160 acres. No 31, 697 under act Mar 3, 1855, was granted -
Benjamin Haskins Mary Haskins
Filed by
J. D Woodward Atty Present.

Commission of Pensions 22 d March 1860.
Transmits papers in the case of Mary Haskins, widow of Benj. Haskins with reasons for its re- jection at Pension Office.

Pension Office March 22. 1860.
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose, herewith, the papers in the case of Mrs Mary Hastings , widow of Benjamin Hastings , dec d . for a pension, filed from the State of New York, under the Act of June 7 th 1832 - N o 8.917 -
The reason of rejecting this claim was, that, conceding that the service set forth by the certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut was performed by this claimants husband, it does not cover a sufficiency of time to authorize an allowance of the minimum amount.
I am, Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obed t Servant
Grover Cleveland
Hon. John F. Potter
Chair m Comm ee Rev. Pensions
H. of Rep s
Commissioner

Mary Haskins widow
Friend Barn
Dec 6. /57
Mrs Haskins died Sept 8. 1859. —

Woodhull Nov 30 1859.
Mr Woodward Dear Sir
I thought It necessary for you to know of Mrs Haskins death she died Sept 2 the eight she made her will two years ago and willed all her property to my wife and her coming pension. she lived with us sixteen years
Truly Yours
Friend Barron

Mary Haskins. NY widow of Benj Haskins Act July 7. 1838.
Paper L.M.

Washington Jan y 19 th 1854
Hon S. P. Haldor
Gov r n
A constituent desires me to examine the papers on file in the Dept in the case of Benjamin Haskins & also Mary Haskins As I have not time just now to attend to the request, I have desired my friend Judge Woodward to make the examination. You will oblige me by affording him the requisite facilities
Very truly &c
Geo Hastings

No 109. 522 act Mar 31 1853 Copy of map.
Berg St Skins, 1. or 10
Cor 0 4, 1.10
Mary Haskell
additional Evidence in the case of a very aged Revolutionary Widow
A. D. Woodward.
Present,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
July 12 th 1854.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that The name of Benjamin Horstins is borne on roll of Capt. Jabez Cottles Comp. Col. Ebenezer Swifts Regt. on alarm of Dec. 15 8 th 1776. at Fogland Ferry R. Island. 15 days and 35 miles, as private.
Also on muster roll of Capt. Joseph Parkers Comp. Col. Ebenezer Swifts Regt. for the term of 3 mos. from January 1. 1778. as private.
Also in Capt. Barnabas Dotty's Comp. Col. Ebenezer Swifts Regt. from Sept. 5 th 1778. 6 days. wages £ 1. 12. on alarm at Dartmouth.
Also on pay roll of Capt. Job Prince's Comp. Col. Theophilus Cottons Regt. from Plymouth County in Oct. 1778. 14 days. written "Haskell"
Also on pay roll of Capt. Joseph Norton's Comp. Col. John Hathaways Regt. who marched to R. Island Aug. 4. 1780. 4 days. written "Haskell". No service of Joseph Parkers Comp. 1775.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wright
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

North Dansville NY. June 15. 1854
To the Secretary of Massachusetts.
Sir.
My Husband (dec d ) Benjamin Haskins served three months in 1775. as a Private under Capt Joseph Parker Col White, Reg't Mass. Troops. and five months in 1776. under Capt Wood in Col Elizer White, Reg't. Mass. Troops. - also three months. Capt Allen Co. Col Clary or Col Sprouts Reg't -
In 1777 for three months in Capt Lyon and Capt Allen's Co. He entered the service from Rochester Mass. - served in all fourteen months, and performed as is supposed other terms of service -
Please send a Cer- -tificate of the above services to my attorney J. D. Woodward at Platts- -burg N. Y. Your obedt. servt.
In presence of J. M c Campbell { Justice } Pence. } Witness.
Respectfully Yours, Mary Rev Haskins mark

Revolutionary Pension
Mary Haskins Widow of Benj. Haskins dec'd act July 7. 1838 re additional Evidence
W
For Commissioner of Pensions
Benjamin Haskins H. V. Dec. 1832
19 May 1838.

Washington D.C. Jan'y 16. 1858.
Sir.
It is submitted that the recent proof in the case of Mary Haskins (who is 93 years of age) shows, that her deceased husband served with the Connecticut Troops 5 months and 7 days, and with the Massachusetts four months and 11 days making 9 months & 18 days as a private. This recent evidence, together the proof on file, and that now furnished, would seem to authorize an allowance of her claims for the above amount of service.
Respectfully Yours.
J. D. Woodward
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting, Commr of Pensions

Plattsburg NY Oct 22. 1857
Sir.
The friends of Mrs Mary Has- -kins (whose age is 93), seem to place very little reliance upon the accuracy of any statements which her husband made when he applied for a pension in 1832, and it is submitted that the Record evidence in this case in con- -nection with the testimony of Friend Barrow, and tradition in the family of Mrs Haskins as to her husband's service in Connecticut will justify an allowance of her claim. Her declaration under the act of July July 7. 1838.
Respectfully Yrs J. D. Woodward.
Had Geo C Whiting Clerk of Pens.

Hornellsville May 27 1857
Mr Cole
Sir as I have written two letters to Mr Woodward concerning the pension of Mary Haskins and received no answer will you be so kind as to inform me if he has given up the idea of obtaining it
Mrs Haskins feels very anxious to hear something about it
Please write soon
and oblige Yours Friend Barron

12 m Supt Ren as XII-70 Room
Petition of Mary H. As- -kins Widow of Benjamin Haskins who was a Soldier of the Revolution - praying for a Pension
Comm on Rev Pensions.
February 16. 1858 Referred to the Committee on Rev- olutionary Pensions
February 21. 1860 Referred to the Com- mittee on Rev Pensions
1860 May 25 Bill 782
Jan 9. 1862. Ref. to Comm on Rev. Pensions
Feb 17. 1864 Ref to Comm on Rev Pensions
Feb 7. 1868 referred to the Com on Revolutionary Pensions
(Mr. Ward) Rev. Pen Mr Ward Rev. Pen
Mr Palmer " Wheeler " Sutton

To the Senate and House of Representa- -tives of the us
The Petition of the undersigned Widow of Benjamin Haskins deceased respectfully shews that he was a soldier of the Revolution and entered the service from Rochester Mass. & from Connecticut and performed several terms of service and served more than a year as she be- -lieves. — She refers to such evidence as she has been able to obtain to prove the length of his service. — He died in Camden N.Y. on the 18 th day of August 1834. Having applied for her never received a pension. — She was married to him at Rochester Mass. on the 15 th day of Decem- -ber 1781. and lived with him as his wife up to the period of his death since which time she has remained and still is a widow. — She prays that she may receive a pension under the acts of June 7. 1832. & July 7. 1838. at such amount per annum as to Congress shall seem reasonable or just from the evidence which will accompany this Petition.
Dated Springwater N.Y. June 1837 Witness Oliver Pettibon
Respectfully submitted Mary X Haskins widow aged 93 years
Friend Barron
The Committee are requested to send to the Pension Office for the papers. — also application No 109 522 for land act 185 & papers relating thereto.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Jan'y. 11 th 1856
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Benjamin Haskins in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this Office and find the name of Benjamin Haskins on the "Pay Roll of the 8 th Company 7 th Regiment raised by order of General Assembly Connecticut 1775," of which Company William G. Hubbell was the Captain, and Col. Charles Webb was Colonel of said 7 th Regiment, and on said Pay Roll, the said Haskins is credited with service as a private from July 12 th to December 19 th 1775 = 5 months 7 days.
Alex. Merrell, Comptroller by Geo. Robinson Clerk

Mary Hawkins N.Y. Puerpally
Susp. Co. act July 7. 1832 - Bonds Land Paper No 109-522 - act March 3. 1855 Palm wanted.
J. D. Woodward, present -

State of New York County of Livingston ss.
On this first day of May 1854 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Mary Haskins a resident of the town of North Dansville in said County aged Ninety years and made oath according to law that she is directly interested in a claim against the United States for certain arrears or increase of pension, supposed to be due to her as the widow of Bery Haskins
and she hereby appoints L. DOUGLAS WOODWARD , Counsellor at Law, of Plattsburg, N.Y., her Attorney to prosecute said claim, and examine all papers and documents in relation thereto, on file in any of the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere, and to receive from the officer authorised to issue the same, a certificate for any arrears or increase of pension to which Deponent may be entitled, and to do all other acts and things in and about obtaining such arrears or increase of pension as Deponent might or could do, were she personally present at the doing thereof; and she hereby revokes all former powers if any inconsistent with the above; and authorizes her said Attorney to appoint Attorneys, one or more, under him, for any or all the purposes aforesaid, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever Deponent's said Attorney or those appointed under him shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises. In witness whereof the said Deponent has hereunto set her hand and seal this day and year first above written.
In the presence of the undersigned A. Abbott Justice of the Peace
Her Mary Haskins Mark
Sworn to. Subscribed and Acknowledged, before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I believe the Deponent to be directly interested in the claim above mentioned, and the identical person therein alleged and described, and I have no interest in the result of said claim and am not concerned in its prosecution.
A. Abbott
Justice Peace.
State of New York County of Livingston ss. I, the subscriber, Clerk of said County, certify that A. Abbott before whom the above affidavit and Power was sworn and acknowledged on the first day of May 1854, was at said time a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified, and that I verily believe his signature above written to be genuine; and I have no interest in the result of the claim to which the foregoing paper relates, and am not concerned in its prosecution. Witness my hand and official seal at Geneseo in said County this 6th day of May 1854
James S. Orton Clerk.

Copy of Certificate of marriage of Benj n Haskin, and his wife in Bony and case of his widow, Mary

Copy of Certificate of service of Benj a Haskins, filed in Application of his widow (Mary) for drawing land Act March 3. 1855.
" Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office. Boston.
July 12 th 1854.
I hereby certify, That from an examination of the books and documents relating to Military services in the war of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Benjamin Haskins, is borne on roll of Capt. Job Dutton's company, Col o Ebenezer Sproat's Regt. on alarm of Dec. 8. 1776, at Fogland Ferry R. Island 15 days and 35 miles, as private.
Also, on muster roll of Capt. Joseph Parker's Comp. Col o Ebenezer Sproat's Regt. for the term of 3 months from January 1. 1778, as private.
Also, in Capt. Barnabas Dooty's Comp. Col o Ebenezer Sproat's Regt. from Sept. 5 th 1778. 6 days wages £1. 12. on alarm at Wadsworth.
Also, on Pay Roll of Capt. Job Peirce's Comp. Col o Theophilus Cotton's Regt. from Plymouth County in Oct. 1778. 14 days, written "Haskins".
Also, on Pay Roll of Capt. Joseph Norton, Comp. Col o H o

Walthamway's Nest; who marched to R. Island, Augt. 4. 1780 1780. 4 days - written "Marked".
To service of Joseph Parker, Compt. 1775.
And I further certify, That before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this office, in the form in which the same now appears: That the search was made by myself and my clerk, alone: and that said application and certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and cir- cumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
(signed) E. M. Wright Secretary of Commonwealth."

R 4725
Mary Haskins
Benjamin Haskins
Secy of War
copy
Proof of Service
original in Pension Office
Colo White Mt. troops

North Danville NY. June 15. 1854
To the Secretary of Massachusetts
Sir,
My Husband (dec d ) Benjamin Haskins served three months as a Private under Capt Joseph Baker. Col Whites Regt Mass Troops, and five months in 1776 under Capt Wood in Col Ebenezer Whites Regt Mass. Troops. also three months in Capt Allen Company Col Ebenezer Sprout's Regt. In 1777 three months in Capt Lyman & Avery's Co. He entered the service from Rochester Mass. and served in all fourteen months, and performed as is supposed other tours of service - please to send a certif- -icate of the above services to my attorney J. D. Woodward at Plattsburg NY. Your fee $1.00 enclosed. Respectfully Yours.
In presence of (signed) Mary Haskins J. M. Campbell J. P. Witness.

(LS) Commonwealth of Mass - Secys Office Boston July 12. 1854. I 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 Department it appears the name of Benjamin Hawkins is borne on the Roll of Capt Jacob Gutter's Company Col Ebenezer Sprague's Regt on alarm of Dec 8. 1776 at Foyland Ferry 15, 15 days and 35 miles as private. Also on muster Roll of Capt Joseph Parker's Company Col Ebenezer Sprague's Regt for the term of three months from Jan 1. 1778. 3. as a private. - Also in Capt Barnabas Doty's Company Col Ebenezer Sprague's Regt from Sept 5 6 1778 - 6 days, wages £ 1.12 on alarm at Dartmouth. Also on pay Roll of Capt John Pierce's Company Col Theophilus Collins Regt from Plymouth County in Dec. 14 - Feb 1778 - 14 days written Haskell. - Also on pay Roll of Capt Joseph Norton's Co Col John Hathaway's Regt who marched to R. I. 4 Aug. 4. 1780 - 4 days written Haskell. - No service of Joseph Parker Co in 1775.
4 10 cash 5 7 Connecticut 9 18 net 9.00 cash

Philadelphia N.Y. } June 20 } see
Hon. Saml. Bradsby House Representatives Washington City D.C.

Dear Sir
I herewith enclose to you some additional papers and evidence in the case of Benjamin Haskins, applicant for a pension under the act 1832 -
His own affidavit, by way of amendment to his original Deed now on file, contains an important statement, that is, it states that performed one tour in 1775 commencing in December , of three months at Dorchester building fortifications and that one Nathaniel Haskins was a private in the same  company from the same town with himself and for the same length of time . And also that the said Nathaniel Haskins was in another tour with him in the same company , under the same officers as when at Dorchester and for the same length of time and that this service last mentioned was rendered at North-Kingston R.I. guarding the shore and property from the British who had shipping lying off in the sound - and he further states that he is informed that this Nathaniel Haskins was a pensioner under the act

of Congress 1832 and that the said Nathaniel Haskins after obtaining a pension died at Salem Washington Co N. York -
Now I consider this important & decisively so for Nathaniel Haskins original papers are at Washington City in the proper place, if he was a pensioner ; and they can be compared with Benjamin's statements, both original & supplemented, and it can then be seen if the two services or Tours which Benjamin speaks of, compare with any two Tours set forth in Nathaniel's Declaration Benjamin says Nathaniel was with him at Dorchester 1775 - and also at North-Kingston 1777 now see if this agrees with what Nathaniel swore to in his Decls. if he has set forth like services - This is taking the ground that there was such a man and that he drew a pension and that his papers are there where the comparison can be made - we can not learn what witnesses Nathaniel had if any, if he had any, and we could find them, they could prove Ben- jamin's services; but if his pension was all owed on his own affidavit & traditional evid- -ence, why should not Benjamin be allowed on the same also? Benjamin Haskins services were all performed out of the State of Mass:

Except 3 Mos it can not be expected, as I am informed that his name should be found on the Rolls of Mapp: he was a volun- -teer for short periods and in cases of emergen- -cy - I hope Mr Beardsly will be able to see the original papers & representations with subse- -quent representations & affidavits, with the testimonials of his neighbors and some of our chief men, & I can not help flattering myself that he will be assured to urge his case - I am well aware that this applicant can not trouble any one long, he can not survive the Winter if he stays so long - I return you my grateful acknowledgements for your kindness & patience towards these old Soldiers and
June 20th 1834
Your unworthy Servant Jas Southworth

Benjamin Hartshorn
N.Y.
September 1852
W. L. Wade Esq.

Benjamin Haskins
Onondaga Co N York
Application filed, under Act 1852.
Report no papers on
files This is a mistake,
This application of W G Wade
Feb. 7 th 1852,

   Dec '75  -  Carp. Droschke Parkers, Ga. Spencer  3  -    July '76  "  Wood.  5  -    Aug '77  "  Droschke Parkers Ga. Spencer  3  -    '78  "  Dun Lyon + Avery (unconnected)  3    

Mary Haskell Widow of Benjamin Haskell Soldier of the War of 1812.
Astoria Pension.
Reported adversely for the reason of insufficient service as required by Law.
C. M. Willard Chairman Comm. Rev Pension and War of 1812

Oct. 2.
NY.
FREE
Brig. H. H. King
Genl. J. A. Edwards War Department Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

Rome - Sept 20 - 1835
Hon J. L. Edwards.
I am requested by son of Benjamin Haskins of Canada - Quebec. an applicant for a pension as a Revolutionary Pensioner. to ascertain what are the objections in his case and what proof is necessary in order to allow his claim -
I am very Respectfully Your most obedt Servt P. P. Johnson

John J. Marcellus
Benj. Haskell
Revolutionary Claims
free
April 7. W. H. C. ...
D. L. Edwards Esq. (Commissioner of Pensions) Pension Office Washington City D.C.
57 14

J. J. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I would inquire for the result of S. L. Mellor's application for a pension under the Act of June 7. 1832. The old man would not wish to be troublesome, but his application has been long pending, and he feels that kind of uneasiness which is created in the mind of an old man by hope and fear and is the more uneasy perhaps because he is conscious that he is desiring the benefit of the said act; especially while he is every day tantalized by hearing of some old veteran of the Revolution who has received the substantial benefit of his Country's gratitude in cash—
I hope in proper time, the old gentleman will be heard and rewarded. I am respectfully Yours
James Southworth for S. L. Mellor
March 29 th 1834—

(Benj. Haskins appln. Florence)
With Respect to Benj. Haskins application for a pension under the same act - I learn that it required at the pension Office a certificate from the Secretary of the State of Mass: that his name is on the Rolls & Records of that State - I have written and find that his name is not found - The Secretary States that they could find but two Lists Lt. Col. White of "Plymouth Co. containing Field and Staff only - both "are for service in 1780 at Rhode Island, Benjamin Haskins "name is not on either, nor is his name found on "the Rolls for 1775 - the Rolls for 1778 are very im- "perfect" - This is an extract from the Secretary's letter.
I can get 20 old Soldiers, pensioners, who will be willing to make affidavit that they believe he was a Soldier of the Revolution as he States, and I know this to be the opinion of all that knew him - he says he knows of no witness to his service - he is very decided and can not get about to see for himself, and is unable to hire any one to go down east to look for him, as he does not know where to send it would hardly be possible to find a witness now one living - He thinks if he could see "the good old General" (as he expresses it) that he could convince him in ten minutes that he is no impostor - the fact as to the mistake in his age should not prejudice his claim, for it was just as stated in his application [last] declaration I hope this man will have his due -
March 29 1834
Yours respectfully Jos. Southworth

Secretary's Department Boston May 1. 1833.
To James Southworth Esq. Sir
I have examined the various Rolls, Lists &c. of Persons in service during the Revolutionary War, remaining in this office, — and find but two lists of Lt. Col. Eben. White of Plymouth County, containing Fields & Staff only — both are for service in 1780 at Rhode Island — Benjamin Haskins' name is not on either.
There is but one Roll of Capt. Joseph Barker (and that for service at Rhode Island) — Haskins name is not on that — nor is it found on any Roll where the name of the Captain is Barker.
Neither does his name appear on any Roll where the name of the Captain is Wood.
The Rolls for 1775 are very imperfect.
I am respectfully Sir.
Your Obdt Servt. Wm. Luffs. Clerk Sec'y Dept.

Benjamin Haskins applicant for Pension
100 th declaration Benj n Haskins N.Y.
To J. L. Edwards Esq. commissioner of Pensions

Camden May 23 d 1833 State of New York
D. Sir,
Sometime since I rec d a letter from you respecting the application of Benjamin Haskins of Camden Oneida County, for a Pension under the act of Congress passed 7. June 1832 in which letter it is stated that "In the case of Benjamin Haskins, it appears that he was about 14 years old when he alleges to have been enlisted " Your letter further states, that, "this cannot be admitted without proof." And, "That the greater part of his services is susceptible of proof by the records of Massachusetts, which should be produced, as the Regulations require the best evidence within the reach of the applicant." And that "His claim was suspended and his papers placed on file"
Soon after the receipt of your letter the Old Gentleman Mr Haskins called on me to learn the him progress of his application; without informing of the contents of your letter or telling him that I had one, I asked him how old he was when he enlisted the first time, he replied that he was 16 years old in Nov. after and that he enlisted in Oct. I then told him if that was so then he was older than he

called himself, he said that he was for he and his wife were talking over their ages not a great while before and that she found a Record of her age made by her father and that by her Record she would be 70 years old the last day of next August and he said that he was 4 years older than his wife lacking 2 months and 5 days. I then showed him your letter and read it to him - He replied that when he made his declaration (which was done by me) he was not sure how old he was for he had lost his own Record and had not seen it for a great many years and that he had lost the recording until his wife found her Record -
I know the old gentleman hesitated about his age when I was taking his statement preparatory to going before the Judge, said he could not certainly tell for want of a record but believed he was 72 years old - A mistake of this kind is not wonderful; he has however corrected it by his affidavit herewith sent
As to that part of your letter referring him to Massachusetts Record for proof of his services, I beg leave to state that I accordingly wrote for the necessary information to the Secretary of

State and Rd for answer under date May 1 st 1883 that "the various Rolls, Lists &c. of persons in service during the Revolutionary War had been examined agreeable to my request and that but two Lists of Lt Col. White of Plymouth County, containing Field & Staff only could be found - both lists on for- services performed at Rhode Island 1780 - and that Benjamin Haskins name not on either And also that the Rolls for 1775 are very imper- -fect - that his name was not to be found on any the Lists or Roll when the Captain's name was Wood; and that the absence of the name of a private on the Rolls was not evidence that he had not been enlisted and served in the company They were so loosely kept" &c &c
I should not be thus particular and perhaps tedious were it not a case which I think deserves the benefit of the Act - He is a man who has always been considered a Revolutionary Veteran of fair character and justly esteemed as a man of strict veracity, his word will go as far as any other man's, And no doubt he comes within the meaning of the act & no one more deserving can get the benefit of it - Judge Stoddard's affidavit accom- -panies these papers - He is particularly known to him Should any thing further be necessary please inform me & it will be attended to - Yrs. Southworth J.P.

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place he enlisted into an artillery company under captain Avery that he served under capt. Lyon for two days and under captain Avery for the remainder of the three months and the service under capt. Lyon and under capt. Avery was performed in the same year that fort Osceola was taken as stated in his declaration - That he was born in the town of Rochester Plymouth County in 1761 that he knows of no record of his age except that made in a bible now in his possession which record on the leaf on which it is written is very much worn out and is hardly legible that he never received any written discharge and that the service per- -formed as stated in his declaration and this an- -swer thereto were performed as a private soldier and willingly and that by reason of his old age and the consequent loss of memory he can not swear more positively as to the precise time of his entering service under the several enlist- -ments above mentioned and that he is enabled to state the length of each term of service as that fact is naturally better fixed in his mind and for which reason he is claiming a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3 rd day of January 1833 Jas. Southworth J.P.
Benjamin Hopkins

The Amended declaration of Benjamin Haskins of Camdau Onondaga County for the pur- pose of obtaining the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832—
State of New York } ss:— Onondaga County } ss:— Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace of the County and State aforesaid Benjamin Haskins the identical affidavit named in the declaration and proceedings thereon, which are herunto annexed who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that in the first year of the Revolutionary War 1775 he enlisted at Plymouth County (called Old Plymouth in the town of Rochester when he was then living for three months and served three months and as he hereby believes two weeks and then returned home— and that in 1775 in the month of July fol- -lowing his said first enlistment he again enlisted in the same town under Capt. Wood as mentioned in his first declaration for five months and served five months and was then discharged in November or first part of December 1775 and returned home and that in the fall of 1776 following the said last mentioned enlistment he enlisted for three months and served three months as is stated in his said declaration of which this is an amend- ment— And that in the year 1777 following he enlisted again under Capt. Lyon for three months and marched to New London Conn. and at that

Onida County ss: We Eliakin Stoddard a Clergyman residing in and in Onida County State of New York and John Dunsbough of the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Benjamin Haskins who has sub- -scribed and sworn to the above declaration and that we believe he is of the age of seventy one years as stated in his declaration and that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a revolutionary soldier and that this belief is general and has always been so believed since our acquaintance with him and that we do concur in that opinion
Eliakin Stoddard
Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me
John Dunsbough
Grace Haskins
Judge of Onida County
And I the said Judge do hereby declare my opin- ion after investigating the matter and after putting the inter- -rogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant is unable to appear in open court at the next term thereof and that he was a revolutionary soldier as he states and that I am well acquainted with Eliakin Stoddard who has signed the preceding certificate that he is a Clergyman residing in Canajoharie and that John Dunsbough who also signed the same certificate is a resident of the same town of Canajoharie and a reliable person and their statement is entitled to credit and that I concur with them in their state- ment of the said applicant
Grace Haskins
Canajoharie Sept. 3 d 1832
Judge of Onida County

State of New York
Clerks Office Oneida County ss. I, George Brown Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Israel Stoddard Esq. before whom the within proceedings were had is one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature "Israel Stoddard" to be genuine and further that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Benjamin Haskins for a pension.
Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 7 th day of September 1832
Geo Brown Clerk
Joseph B. Read (Dep. Clerk)
State of New York
Clerks Off ice Oneida County ss. I, Geo Brown Clerk of the said County do certify that James Southworth Esquire before whom the annexed Affidavit of Benjamin Haskins for a pension to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said County and duly authorized by law to act as such - and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature "Subscribed thereto to be genuine"
Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 6 th day of February AD 1833.