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1852 Revolutionary War Widows Pension - Testimony of Jacob Person

17 December 1852, Warren County, New Jersey

In the 1850s, Sarah Gardner, wife of Joseph Gardner, was trying to obtain a widow's pension. Her husband died in 1838 and had not previously had a pension. In order to receive a widow's pension, she had to prove her relationship to Joseph and prove that Joseph served in the Revolutionary War. This required documentation and witness affidavits. Jacob Person was a witness.

The testimony of Jacob Person, age 85:

-He was well acquainted with Joseph Gardner, late of Warren County.
-Joseph Gardner served in the Revolutionary War. He drove a team under John Gardner, wagon master.
-He heard Joseph talk about his time serving in the War.
-Joseph was 5 years older than him.
-Joseph was married to Sarah Hess, a sister of his deceased wife.
-Joseph was a brother of James Gardner, who also drove a team during the War.
-Joseph and Sarah had 9 children: Rachael, John, Elizabeth, Catharine, William, Mary, Sally Anna, and Joseph.
-Joseph died in Jun 1838.

Fold3.com, Revolutionary War Pensions (New Jersey), Joseph Gardner, p. 58 of 62