Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1968, John Wilbur, Privateer R.I.
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SERVICE
Privateer
R. I.

Wilbur, John
Wilber,
            Elizabeth

NUMBER
W. 1968
B.L.Wt.31,451-160-55
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171.510 A A Mar 3/55
July 20 / 55

Wilbur,
Elizabeth Wilbur wid of
John Wilber
Pri


No 31451 pr

Rev. War

Rec. pension
Penn Feby 55 - 1461

[illegible]: 160 Acr July. 30./56
Boynton

Tho. Maxwell
Elmira
N.Y.

Vol. W2 - 24.
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1,461
Pennsylvania [illegible]
Elizabeth Wilbur
widow of John Wilbur
who served in the Revolutionary
RI
war, as a Private

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d" February 1853

Certificate of Pension issued the 22d" day of Aug/53 and sent to
Geo. W. Russell
Ulster
Bradford Co.
Pa

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act 
February 3/53 Page 112 Vol. A

1832

Reg. Mar 3 '53 191 510


Date of death not on B -
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4890

Pennsylvania

John Wilbur

--- the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Compy. commanded by Captain Smith of the Reg. commanded by Col. Angell - in the Rhode Island line for Private 2 years - $80.00

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 80 -- Dollars -- per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of January and sent to Hon J. Ford

Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 - 120.00
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4th mar 1833 40.00
                                                  $160.00

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Vinal Luce Clerk,
Book D Vol. 6 Page 92

E. 2 - 5
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832
State of Pennsylvania
Bradford County} SS

On this 10th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the honorable Edward Herrick President & the honorable John M Kean & Jonathan Stevens Esqrs his associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County now sitting John Wilbur a resident of Fray township in the county of Bradford aforesaid and state of Pennsylvania aged 72 years (in Oct next) 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 served as herein stated - he enlisted in Sept 1776 as a private in the Rhode-Island state troops at North Kingston (at a place there called Quidnessett neck) in Washington County Rhode Island in Capt Roswell Smiths company in Col Angells regiment that Col Angell was soon after commissioned in the continental service & this applicant performed duty in the company during the winter at north Kingston and in the spring was marched to South Kingston where he was taken sick and was released from the service at the application of his father (he being a minor) about the 18th of May 1777 he having served about eight months - some time in the fall of 1777 he went as a substitute for John Hawkins of South Kingston Rhode Island in the expedition of Gen Sullivan & served one month in the militia in Capt Jonathan Martins company in Col Dyers regiment being most of the time at Howlands ferry - the same year he went as a substitute for Lot Markham & served one month in the company of Capt John Clark in Col Dyers regiment of militia most of the time on the west side of Rhode Island at a place called Boston neck - In May or June 1778 he enlisted into the 9 months service of the Rhode Island state troops under a recruiting officer at Richmond in the state of Rhode Island & was mustered at Providence and was attached to Captain Joseph Springers company in Col Lappins regiment & went to Howlands ferry, was on Rhode Island with Gen Sullivan & in the battle and after the retreat remained at Howlands ferry till his term of nine months expired - In Sept 1779 he enlisted at New-
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London in the privateer Young Cromwell commanded by William Wattles and was absent at sea 4 months
In May or June 1780 he enlisted in the continental regiment of Col Greene at Charleston Rhode Island & was marched to Providence and attached to Captain Holdens company in said regiment - went with the company to Rhode Island and was engaged some of the time in repairing the forts after the British left the island - the French being there most of the time - after leaving the island we encamped a short time at east Greenwich and then went to Providence and at the expiration of his term of service - being six months was dismissed at the college at Providence
he also served one month in Capt Lewis company in Col Dyers regiment of militia but does not remember the months or year served at  Newport - has no record of his age he would further state that the foregoing services were all in the capacity of a private - that he was engaged in may short militia tours besides the above of a few days at a time in cause of sudden alarm - also that the foregoing dates are according to the best of his recollection at this remote period of time - that since the revolution he has resident in Washington County Rhode Island till 1807 since time he has lived in Springfield Township Bradford County Pennsylvania & that Robert Potter of Columbia Township is a witness to [illegible] his service & the only witness in the vicinity he has no written discharge & never had any
John his X mark Wilbur
Sworn & subscribed on the day & year aforesaid
J. P. Bull Prot


We Ezra Long & George Kress residing in the township of Troy in the county of Bradford & state of Pennsylvania hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Wilbur who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 72 years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion
Ezra Long
George Kress
Sworn & subscribed in open Court this 10th day of Sept 1832
before J. P. Bull Prot
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And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion 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 James Parsons who has signed the preceding certificate hereto annexed is a clergyman residing in the township of Canton in Bradford County aforesaid and that Conklin Baker who has signed the annexed certificate and Ezra Long & George Kress who have singed the preceding certificate are residents in the township of Gray in said county and are credible persons and that their respective statements are all entitled to credit

By the Court the words "of the United States" being witnessed before signing the declaration of John Wilbur)  J P Bull Prot

I James P Bull Clerk of the court of Common Pleas of Bradford County Pennsylvania do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Wilbur for a pension
set my hand & seal of office this 10th day of September 1832
J. P. Bull Protonotary

State of Pennsylvania}
Bradford County}
Before Churchill Barnes Esq a justice of the Peace in & for the County of Bradford aforesaid personally appeared John Wilbur who being duly sworn deposeth & say that he is the same John Wilbur who signed the foregoing declaration in pursuance of the requirements of the War Department he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state
John his X mark Wilbur
Sworn & subscribed the 18th day of January 1833 (& I certify that the said John Wilbur is the same person set forth in the foregoing declaration he being personally known to me) before me Chll Barnes Justice of the peace
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Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in & for the county of Bradford & state of Pennsylvania John Wilbur who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that by reason of old age & the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service in the first term of his enlistment herein mentioned but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below & in the following grades - for eight months as a private from Sept 1st 1776 to May 1st 1777 as set forth in the within declaration for one month as a private as a substitute for John Hawkins in 1777 - for one month as a private as a substitute for Lot Markham - for 9 months as a private commencing in May or June 1778 - for four months as a private on board the privateer Young Cromwell in 1779 - for 6 months as a private commencing in May or June 1780 and one month as a private in Capt Lewis company - in all 30 months as set forth in the within and for such service I claim a pension - hereby relinquishing every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and my name not being on the pension roll of any state
John his X mark Wilbur
Sworn & subscribed this 18th day of January 1833 before me
Justice of the peace
J. Wilbur

John Wilber

17517

State of Pennsylvania}
Bradford County Ss}

I James P. Bull Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said county do certify that Churchill Barnes Esqr who signed the within is and was at the time of his signature in the same an acting Justice as such in and for the county of Bradford aforesaid & that his official proceedings in this behalf are entitled to full faith & credit
Witness my hand & seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said county the 22d day of January 1833
J. P. Bull Prothonotary

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If a Pension is granted
on the within application
Please forward the 
Certificate to Geo. W. Russell
Ulster
Bradford County
Penna
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State of Pennsylvania}
County of Bradford} Ss.

On this twenty eighth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Bradford, and State aforesaid.--- Elizabeth Wilber, widow of the late John Wilber, deceased, who was a resident of Troy township, in the County of Bradford and State of Pennsylvania, aged seventy three years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed the 3d February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of John Wilber, who was a private, and who drew a pension for his Revolutionary Services, at the rate of $80 or $96 - a year, payable at New York City, or Philadelphia.  That her said husband died at Troy, Pennsylvania on 9th day of November, 1846. --
She further declares that she was married to the said John Wilber, on the Eleventh (11th) day of October, -- eighteen hundred and thirty eight; that her said husband died (as above stated) on the ninth day of November eighteen   hundred and forty six; that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated.  She further declares that she is now a widow.
Elizabeth Wilber

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written; (Certify) that the above named applicant is unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity
before

Myron Ballard    Associate Judge
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Know all men by these presents that I, Elizabeth Wilber do hereby constitute and appoint George W. Russell, of Ulster Bradford County, Penna my lawful attorney for me and in my name to receive the Pension Certificate to which may appear to be due to me as the widow of the late John Wilber, and to do all lawful things concerning it.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of May 1853.
Elizabeth Wilber {Seal}
Attest
Myron Ballard
Amanda Hulslander


State of Pennsylvania}
County of Bradford} SS

Personally appeared before me Myron Ballard, Associate Judge of the County Court of Common Pleas, in and for the State and County above written, Elizabeth Wilber, who acknowledged the above Power of Attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein named.  Witness my hand this 28th day of May AD 1853.

Myron Ballard, Associate Judge


If a Pension is granted on the within Application Please send the Certificate to George W. Russell
Ulster, Bradford County
Penna.
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State of Pennsylvania}
County of Bradford} Ss.

On this 28th day of May 1853, personally appeared Peter Hulslander, and Amanda Hulslander residents of the County of Tioga, in the State of Pennsylvania, who on their solemn Oaths declare, that, Elizabeth Wilber, is the widow of the late John Wilber deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, the said John and Elizabeth Wilber, was married at Sulivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, on the eleventh (11th) day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, by one John H. Furman, Esq a Justice of the Peace, that these deponents were both present and saw them married; and that the said John Wilber died at Troy, Penna on the ninth day of November eighteen hundred and forty six, the said Peter was present at his funeral, but Amanda was not present.
They further declare that she the said Elizabeth Wilber, is, still a widow.
They further declare that they are disinterested witnesses.
Peter Hulslander
Amanda Hulslander

Sworn to and subscribed before me associate Judge this 28th day of May 1853, and (I Certify) that the said Peter Hulslander, and Amanda Hulslander are both credible witnesses.


Myron Ballard - Associate Judge
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State of Pennsylvania}
County of Bradford} SS

I, Allen McKean, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify  that Myron Ballard Esqr, whos genuine signature appears to the foregoing application, Power of Attorney and Affidavits, is and was at the time of signing the same one of the Associate Judges, of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts, as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record having general Jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Towanda this 2d day of June 1853.
Allen McKean Prothonotary
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If a Pension is granted on the within application, Please forward the Certificate to Geo. W. Russell
Ulster
Bradford County
Penna
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March 15, 1939

BA-J/AWF
John Wilbur
W. 1968

Mrs. C. A. Stein
245 E. Princess Street
York, Pennsylvania

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Wilber of Exeter or Richmond, Rhode Island.

The data which follow were obtained from claims for pension and bounty land, filed under W. 1968, based upon the service of John Wilbur or Wilber in the Revolutionary War.

John Wilbur was born in the month of October, 1760, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.

John Wilbur enlisted in North Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, sometime in September, 1776, served as private until May 1, 1777, in Captain Roswell Smith's company, Colonel Angell's Rhode Island regiment.  He served in the fall of 1777, one month in Captain Jonathan Maxon's company, and one month in Captain John Clark's company, Colonel Dyer's Rhode Island regiment, during this service he was in General Spencer's Expedition.  He enlisted sometime in May or June, 1778, served nine months in Captain Joseph Springer's company, Colonel Topham's Rhode Island regiment, and was in the battle of Rhode Island.  He enlisted in New London, --, sometime in September, 1779, served on board the privateer "Young Cromwell" commanded by William Wattles, length of this service four months.  He enlisted sometime in May or June, 1780,
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served six months in Captain Holden's company, Colonel Greene's Rhode Island regiment.  He served many short tours of a few days each in Captain Lewis' company, Colonel Dyer's Rhode Island regiment.

John Wilbur lived in Washington County, Rhode Island, until sometime in 1807, then moved to Springfield Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.  He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, then living in Troy Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

John Wilbur died in Troy Township, Pennsylvania, November 9 or 10, 1846.

John Wilbur married October 11, 1838, in Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania Elizabeth Hulslander (Hulselander).  The date and place of her birth and names of parents are not given.

The widow, Elizabeth Wilbur, was allowed pension on her application executed May 28, 1853, at which time she was seventy-three years old, and allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on her application executed July 16, 1855, then living in Jackson Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

There is no evidence of children.

Peter Hulslander and Amanda Hulslander were both living in 1853 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, and were both present at the marriage of John Wilbur and Elizabeth Hulslander.  It was not stated that they were related to the widow, Elizabeth Wilbur.

The papers on file in these claims contain no further discernable data relative to family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and
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possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data -

Elizabeth Wilbur, widow of John Wilbur
Certificate # 1481
Issued August 22, 1853
Rate $80.00 per annum
Commenced February 3, 1853
Act of February 3, 1853
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Agency.

If you desire information relative to the location of the land referred to herein, you should apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, and furnish the following data-

Warrant # 31451 - 160 acres - Act of 1855.

Very truly yours


A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator
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191.510

Elizabeth Wilber, widow
of John Wilber a Revolutionary
pensioner on Penna. Roll.
Herself a pensioner on Same
roll under act 3d. Feb 1853
at $80 per year by certificate
dated 22d Aug 1853 -----

Original claim under act
of 3 March 1855




Tho. Maxwell Atty
Elmira N.Y.
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State of New York, Chemung County Ss On this 16" day of July 1855 before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Elizabeth Wilber a resident of Jackson Township Tioga County Penna. aged Seventy five years who being duly Sworn deposeth and declares that she is the widow of John Wilber deceased who was a soldier int he war the Revolution and was placed on the Pension Roll of the Philadelphia Agency at the rate of Eighty - dollars per year for such Service
That she herself is now a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Eighty dollars pr an. under act Feb 3. 1853 by Pension certificate No. - dated 22d August 1853   Numbered --
That she was married to the said John Wilber in the County of Tioga State of Pennsylvania on the 11th day of October 1838 by one John H. Furman a Justice of the peace:  that her name before such marriage was Elizabeth Hulslander.  That her said husband John Wilber died at Troy Bradford County Penna. the 10th November 1846 and that she is still a widow - For proof of her marriage &c. she refers to the papers on file with her pension application
Elizabeth Wilber

On the same day and year aforesaid before the Justice aforesaid personally appeared Chester Stewart & Eliz E Stewart -- residents of the town of Jackson Tioga County Pennsylvania who being duly sworn do upon their oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledge by Elizabeth Wilber, in our presence, and that we believe from her appearance & statements that she is the person she therein represents herself to be -
Chester Stewart
Eliza E Stewart

On the same day and year before the said Justice
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personally appeared Eliza A Stewart - a resident of Jackson Tioga County Penna. aged 28 years who being duly sworn deposes & says that She was well acquainted with John Wilber the revolutionary Soldier above named in his life time and his wife Elizabeth the applicant above named:  that they resided together as husband & wife & were so reputed in the neighborhood of their residence.  That her said husband John Wilber died about the month of November 1846 and that the said Elizabeth is still a widow - 
Eliza E Stewart

The foregoing declaration and affidavits 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 that I have no interest in this claim.
Tho Maxwell
Justice of the peace
Chemung Coty

State of New York Chemung}
County Clerk's Office Ss.}  I A. F. Babcock Clerk of said County do certify that Th Maxwell Esq before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken was when they bear Oath & now is a Justice of the peace of said County duly qualified & that his Signature above subscribed is genuine.  Witness my hand & Seal of office the .... day of July 1855 ----
A. F. Babcock Clerk
Chemung County

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Brief in the case of Elizabeth Wilbur widow of John 
Bradford County and State of Pennsylvania
act of Feb 3 1853

Claim, ("original,")

Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under act of June 7 1832 at $80

Private

Marriage proved by Cr. Wills.

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?

Death of Pen. Proved by Aud. report
Identity cr. wills.


Name and residence of Agent.
G. W. Russel Esqr
Ulster
Bradford 
Pa.

Examining Clerk.
J L Gray
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Personally appeared James Pearsons who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he is acquainted with John Wilber an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of June 7, 1832 & had been so acquainted for about seven years - that he believes him to be of the age of seventy two years according to his representation in his declaration - that he [illegible] & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a revolutionary soldier & that this deponent fully concurs in the opinion, that he was a revolutionary soldier also that he is the nearest resident clergyman to the said John Wilber                                 James Pearsons
Sworn & subscribed this 20
day of August 1832.
before me Chll. Barnes Justice of the peace

Personally appeared [name illegible] sworn deposeth & saith that he has been personally acquainted with John Wilbur an applicant for a pension under the act of Congress of June 7 1832 for about 20 years - that he believes to be about 72 years of age & that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a revolutionary soldier & that this deponent fully concurs in that opinion
Conklin Baker
Sworn & subscribed this 20th day of August 1832
before me Chll. Barnes Justice of the peace

I certify that Conklin Baker who signed the above is a credible person & his character is good for the truth & veracity - Certified this 18th January 1833
Chll. Barnes Justice of the peace
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State of Pennsylvania}
Bradford County Ss}
I certify that James Parsons who signed the within is a minister of the gospel
Chll. Barnes Justice of the peace


State of Pennsylvania}
Bradford County Ss} I James P Bull Prothonotary & Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county do certify that Churchill Barnes whose name is signed to the within affidavits is & was at the date of his signing the same an acting Justice of the peace duly commissioned as such in & for said county & that his official proceedings in this behalf are entitled to full faith & credit
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & seal of office this 19th day of September 1832
J. P. Bull Prot.

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Personally appeared Robert Potter who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that he resided when a boy int he town of Charleston in Rhode Island & in the year 1780 he said John Wilbur enlist as a private under Nathan Kenyon who acted as a recruiting officer for Col Greenes regiment - that he enlisted for 6 months & this deponent said the said John Wilbur marched [illegible] then said for Providence & that he was absent for the term of six months or more & then returned as it was stated and at no time contradicted that he had fully served for the term of his enlistment - that he has been acquainted with the said John Wilbur for the greater part of the time since his enlistment to the present time - that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & this deponent fully concurs in that opinion - also that he believes the age of the said John Wilbur to be about 72 years                           Robert Potter
Sworn & subscribed this 20th 
day of August 1832
before me Chll. Barnes Justice of the peace

State of Pennsylvania}
Bradford County Ss}  I certify that Robert Potter who signed the above is a credible person & his character is good for truth & veracity - Certified this 18th day of January 1833
Chll. Barnes Justice of the peace
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Elmira N Y
July 18 1855

Sir

I enclose the declaration of Elizabeth widow of John Wilber a Rev pensioner under act June 7 1832 herself a Pensioner under act Feb 3 1853 - claiming Bounty Land under act 3 March 1855
Yr
Th Maxwell

Comr of Pensions
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31.451


[illegible] Acct
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Free

Comr. of Pensions
Washington
DC

191.570

[stamped]
ELMIRA
N.Y.
JUL
18


claim of widow of Rev soldier
under act 3 March 1855.  both
pensioners on Penna. Roll
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No. 1958

Appl. of Elizabeth
Wilber widow of
John - 

Pa
4890

Act 3d Febry: 1853


Rev:
allowed $80 per annum
Com. Feb 3. 1853

[stamped down right of page]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Pension Office, Official Business

Geo. W. Russell
Ulster
Bradford Co
Pa.
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Pension Office
August 17/53

Sir

Please report time of last payment to or death of within named pensioner

Respectfully &c
F. Burt Esqr  S Cole for Comr
3 Aud
Present 

John Wilbur, Act 1832,
$80. p. an. - Paid to the 4th Sept. 1846, no date of death on our Books.

F. Burt.
Auditor.
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1908 May 12.  Hist. to Mrs.
A. Belle Carnochan.
1915 Mch. 4. Hist. to Mrs.
Jane Parsons.
1939. Mch. 15 - hist to Mrs. Stein

Revy
WIDOW, &c.

File No. 1968
Elizabeth Wilbur,
Widow.
John Wilbur
Pri. Rev. War

Act:  Feb. 3. 1853.

Index:--Vol. M., Page 336.

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Troy. Pennsylvania

Commissioner of Pensions -
Washington D. C.

Dear Sir - I wish to ascertain the Regiment or Company in the War for Independence, To which John Wilber, of Washington County R. I. belonged.  He received a pension, in later years, which was sent to Troy - Bradford County Pennsylvania which is my excuse for writing
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you - in hopes that I can learn something, of his record.
If I am addressing the wrong person - will you kindly forward this to the one to whom it belongs -
Very Sincerely Yours
A. Belle Carnochan

May fourth.

[stamped]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
A
MAY
5
1908
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[stamped]

U. S. PENSION OFFICE.
A
MAY
5 
1908


RECORD DIVISION
MAY
7
1908
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W1 one cent stamp recd
Stamp retd - w N 1 W  OK RWS


Troy, Pa;
Feb. 24th

Department of Interior,
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs: -
I desire to know if you will please send me a copy of the Pension record of John Wilbur, 
(I.S.C Wid. File 1968 Rev. War).  The said John Wilbur acted in the capacity of a private.
Thanking you in advance
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for prompt attention, I am
Yours very truly,
Jane Parsons,
Troy, Penna.
Box 275.



[stamped]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE.
A
FEB
25
1915
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[letterhead on page too blurred to read]

PURD A. GEESEY
SECRETARY

OFFICE
41 E. KING STREET

YORK, PA., Feb. 6, 1939

Mr. Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C. 

[stamped]
RECEIVED
FEB 7 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV,
VETS. ADM.
READER No., 16

Gentlemen:

Have you any record of service in the Revolutionary War for JOHN WILBER of Exeter, R. I. who married Mary Morey April 28, 1754.  He may have married the second time.  He may have also lived in Richmond, R. I. and the possible date of his death is Nov. 5, 1798.
I will appreciate information on the above.

Most sincerely,
Mrs. C. A. Stein

Mrs. C. A. Stein
245 E. Princess St.
York, Pa.
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In reply to your request of....., received... for a statement of the military history of John Wilber Pensioner as Wilbur a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.   W. 1968

DATES OF ENLISTEMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Sept. 1776
Fall, 1777
        1777
May or June 1778
Sept. 1779
May or June 1780
"

LENGTH OF SERVICE.
to May 1, 1777
1 mo.
1 mo.
9 mos.
4 mos.
6 mos.
1 mo.

RANK.
Private

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Roswell Smith
Jonathan Maxin
John Clark
Joseph Springer
Wm Walters Privateer "Young Cromwell"
Holden
Lewis

COLONEL.
Angell
Dyer
Dyer
Topham
Greene
Dyer

STATE.
R.I.
" "
" "
Conn.
R. I.
" "

Battles engaged in, Rhode Island under Genl. Sullivan.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enl. at Quidnesett, Washington Co., R. I.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 10, 1832.   Allowed.
Residence at date of application, Troy Twsp. Bradford Co., Pa.
Age at date of application, born in Oct. 1760 --
Remarks:  Soldier married at Sullivan Tioga Co. Pa., Elizabeth Hulslander.  He died at Troy, Pa., Nov. 9, 1846 and she was allowed pension on her appln. executed May 28, 1853 while 73 yrs. of age, & a resident of Troy Twp.

Respectfully,

Commissioner.


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