Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,806, for James Pattison, New York
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
New York

Pattison, James
Patterson

NUMBER
S. 43.806

CONTENTS
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(2263)
New York
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James Patterson Colo Gansevort Private New York line In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
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Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 16th of April, 1818.-
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Certificate of Pension issued the 14th of Augt 1818 and sent to Josiah Masters, Esqr Schaghticoke N.Y.
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Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
4 Mos. 19 /30. $37.06
Van Schaick 
{Revolutionary claim,}
{Act 18th March, 1818 }
6 years
+ Pattison
Schaglicoke, Renselaer Co
Confirmed

[facing page] 
Dead. See letter to G. Palmer & Pen. Agt B. Known, March 23. 1831
Hon B. Pringle
June 12, 1854

James Patterson 1st Rgt [there follows 5 lines very faint illegible text, ending in] 1790-
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I, Jennie Condell Rice, being of the age of eighteen years and upwards, hereby apply for membership in the Society by right of lineal descent in the following from James Pattison, who was born on the 16 day of Oct. 1755, and died on the 30 day of Dec. 1829 and who served in the war of the Revolution.

I was born in County of Gallia, State of ———

I am the daughter of Samuel Campbell born Feb. 2, 1836 died ——— and his (2) wife Mary Birch born Nov. 14th, 1846 died Nov. 14, 162 ——— married ———

The said Mary Birch was the daughter of Almira Pattison born Dec. 10th, 1889 died Feb. 11th, 1873 and Benjamin Birch born Mar. 17th, 1795 died Dec. 1841 ——— married Mar. 29th, 1843 ———

The said Almira Pattison was the daughter of James Pattison born Mar. 22, 1785 died Aug. 1870 and his wife Judith Ackard born Nov. 13th, 18—
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died Oct 6th 1843 married mar 16th 1820.
4. the said James Pattison [strike out "born Oct 16"] was the son of James Pattison born Oct 16th 1755 died Dec 30th 1829 and his wife Roxanna born [strike out "Oct 16"] June 29 1764 died Jan 7th 1831 married (this date not known by me please fill out)
And he the said James Pattison is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American independence while acting in the capacity of ______
My ancestor's service in assisting in the establishment of American independence during the war of the Revolution were as follows:
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Stmpd env ret ew  R[illegible] of Ct stamped envelope AW Rev [illegible] orc  rws

Please find stamped self addressed envelope enclosed in which kindly send [strike out "me"] me information in regard to my Revolutionary ancestors services, also missing marriage date and maiden name of wife of Revolutionary [illegible strike out] ancestor. You will see by looking over what is given where such information is needed.
Oblige Mrs. G. M. Rice Wilmington N. South St Ohio
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James Pattison Patterson 2263 Sept 1878
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State of New York
County of Saratoga ss.
On this 22d day of August 1820 personally appeared in open court in the court of common pleas of the said county the same being a court of record for said county proceeding according to the course of common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a record of its proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment
James Pattison
aged sixty five years resident the town of Saratoga in said county in the state aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: vis that he enlisted in the beginning of the year 1776 for the term of on year at the City of New York in the company commanded by Captain Forck in the regiment commanded by Colonel McDougall in the continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said corps untill the term of of his enlistment expired at that be month of February in the year 1777 in the town of Fishkill again enlisted For during the war in the company commanded by Captain Henry Tiebout in the regiment commanded by Colonel Peter Gauservort [Gansevoort or Gansevort] in the continental establishment that he continued to serve in [strike out "the"] said corps untill he was discharged from the said service at a place called Snake Hill near Highland in the state of New York and at the time he was discharged he was enrolled in the regiment commanded by Colonel Vanschaick that he was in the battles in General Sullivans expedition on Long Island in 1776 also that he was in the battle at White Plains in the county of Westchester and state of New York and that he was in Fort Stanwix at the time it was besieged by the British and that he was in the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia at the taking of Lord Cornwallis and that he devoted about seven years of his life in the service of his country and was honorably discharge.
That his original declaration was on or about the 16th day of April 1818 and that his pension certificate is numbered 2263
And I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Sworn to and declared on the 22 day of August 1820 in open court
James Pattison
Thomas Palmer Clk
I J. Thomas Palmer clerk of the court of common pleas of the county of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing oath at the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twenty nine dollars and twelve cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 28th day of August 1820
Thomas Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga
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State of New York
County of Saratoga ss.
On this 22d day of August 1820 personally appeared in open court in the court of common pleas of the said county the same being a court of record for said county proceeding according to the course of common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a record of its proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment
James Pattison
aged sixty five years resident the town of Saratoga in said county in the state aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: vis that he enlisted in the beginning of the year 1776 for the term of on year at the City of New York in the company commanded by Captain Forck in the regiment commanded by Colonel McDougall in the continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said corps untill the term of of his enlistment expired at that be month of February in the year 1777 in the town of Fishkill again enlisted For during the war in the company commanded by Captain Henry Tiebout in the regiment commanded by Colonel Peter Gauservort [Gansevoort or Gansevort] in the continental establishment that he continued to serve in [strike out "the"] said corps untill he was discharged from the said service at a place called Snake Hill near Highland in the state of New York and at the time he was discharged he was enrolled in the regiment commanded by Colonel Vanschaick that he was in the battles in General Sullivans expedition on Long Island in 1776 also that he was in the battle at White Plains in the county of Westchester and state of New York and that he was in Fort Stanwix at the time it was besieged by the British and that he was in the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia at the taking of Lord Cornwallis and that he devoted about seven years of his life in the service of his country and was honorably discharge.
That his original declaration was on or about the 16th day of April 1818 and that his pension certificate is numbered 2263
And I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Sworn to and declared on the 22 day of August 1820 in open court
James Pattison
Thomas Palmer Clk
I J. Thomas Palmer clerk of the court of common pleas of the county of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing oath at the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twenty nine dollars and twelve cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 28th day of August 1820
Thomas Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga
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Schedule
One cow $14.00
eight sheep 7.00
one chest  .75
one table 2.00
one hog 2.00
and no more than necessary table furniture and cooking utensils for myself and wife vis
1 iron pot 8
1 teakettle 6
1 frying pan 2
2.00
5 knives & forks 2
7 plates 3
.62
1 sett of teas 2
4 bowles
37
3 brown dishes 1
4 Table spoons 1
25
6 teaspoons 4
12
$29.12
James Pattison
Sworn to in open court
Thomas Palmer clerk
James Pattison
Patterson
2263
Sep 1 1818
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e. Pluribus Unum
[illegible] county ss.
State of New-York,
On this sixteenth day of April 1818 before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the court of common pleas for the sd [said] county personally appears James Pattison aged sixty three years, resident in the said [blank] who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late of act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" That he the said James Pattison enlisted in the third New York regiment commanded by Gansevoort which enlistment [illegible] the year 1777 in the state of New York in the company commanded by Captain Henry Teabout of the City of New York that he continued to serve in the said corps or in the service of the United States until the peace when the army was disbanded when he was discharged from service in New Windsor state of New York which discharge is given up or lost & [illegible] served about seven years & [illegible] turned into [illegible] Vanschaicks 1st New York regiment that he was in the battles of Fort [illegible] at Yorktown under Col. Hamilton in taking Cornwallis.
Josiah Masters
James Pattison

I Josiah Masters Judge, E&c as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said James Pattison did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Josiah Masters
State of New York,
Rensselaer County ss.
I certify that Josiah Masters Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing declaration, was on the sixteenth day of April inst one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas of said county 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my
name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this Twenty first day of April A.D. 1818
Ben Smith Dep Clk
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State of New York
Rensselaer County ss
Schaghticoke August 2d 
I Josiah Masters first Judge of Rensselaer common pleas do certify that I am satisfied the within named James Patterson is in indigent circumstances and needs assistance & support of his country.
Josiah Masters
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In reply to your request of [blank] received [blank] for a statement of the military history of James Pattison a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his [strike out "(or his widow's)"] application for pension
on file in this Bureau.  S.43806
[column headings] DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT | LENGTH OF SERVICE | RANK |
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED - CAPTAIN/COLONEL | State
Beginning 1776 | 1 year | private | Capt Forck/Col McDougall | NY
Feby 1777 | served [illegible] | Henry Tiebout/Peter Gansevoort | NY
Vanschaick
Battles engaged in, Long Island, White Plains, Fort Stannix, Yorktown, taking of Cornwallis
Residence of soldier at enlistment. 1st New York City 2d Fishkill NY
Date of application for pension, Apl [April] 16 1818 His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Schaghticoke [illegible] NY
Age at date of application, Sixty three yrs [illegible]
Remarks: in 1820 he resided at [illegible]
Respectfully,
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Commissioner,
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Schaghticoke
August 3d
Mr. Boyd
For the Pension office
Free
Mr. Secretary or Department of War
Washington
Correct
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Schaghticoke August 3d 1818
Enclosed is the certificate to James Pattison declaration that he is indigent [illegible] under the seal of the court. Indeed all the cases before me the claimants are poor & in most cases distressingly so & was in my [illegible] not to receive or certify for a claimant who was able to live comfortably.
Josiah Masters
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43806
Invalid 
Revy
File No. 43,806
James Patterson
Pri Rev War
Act: 18 March 18
Index:- Vol 3, Page [illegible]
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1917 Jan 8 Hist to Mrs. G.M. Rice
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James Patterson Pri NY
Nt 7628
issued June 24 1790
Elkanah Watson ass
[strike out "James Patterson Sergt NY
nt 7617 [illegible] Oct 7 1790