Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12879, Randol Evans, Conn. N.H.
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(3 - 1776)                            
SERVICE                                      NUMBER             
Conn.                Evans, Randol     S. 12879
N. H.                      or Randall
CONTENTS
carded
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(3-1776)
SERVICE                                          NUMBER
Conn.            Evans, Randol            S.12879
N.H.                      or Randall
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18894
New York
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Randall Evans
of Saratoga in the State of New York
who was a private in the Company commanded
by Captain Barnes of the Regt. commanded
by Col Baldwin in the Ct. ?
Conn. and N.H.
Records ?
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Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March 1820-
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Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of May
1833 and sent to N. B. Doe  Waterford
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Arrears to the 4th of March 1833         $76.66
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 21 $31.66
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                                                            $108.32
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                                             {Revolutionary Claim}
                                             {   Act June 7, 1832  } 
Recorded by W. L. William  Clerk
Book E    Vol. 4      Page 18
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State of New York
Herkimer County
Town of Little Falls
Anna Tuthill of the Town of Little Falls in the County of Herkimer & State of New York being
duly sworn deposeth & Saith, Randell Evans, who now resides in the town of Waterford in the County of Saratoga & State aforesaid as she is
informed & believes & who is now at that purpose of collecting testimony & evidence of his service in the Revolutionary War, & at his request the said Anna made the following statement that said Anna is Sixty four years of age & is the sister of said Randall Evans who will be Eighty years old this October as she is informed &  believes true - that at the time of the Revlutionary War this deponet and said Randal her brother both resided with their family in the said town of Northbury in the County of New Haven & State of Connecticut ????????
 & is now called Plymouth County ????that this deponent was informed & believed that during
the Revolutionary War said Randall her brother
was a ? sargent in the militia that at the time 
of the war he was always a soldier by that title that the deponent always ? since the Revolutionary War & frequently had it spoken of that. Said Randal was a soldier in the 
this deponent recollects that said Randal was with the militia in the
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that this line was  --that this deponent further saith         said Randall was frequently absent on
for the bongon the parties as
the under that they the which this deponent believe
that of the single time of the Fort this deponent
is not at this deponent further saith that during
 the war said Randal removed to the State
of  New Hampshire & of the services after
that time deponent knows nothing but by information this deponent further saith that he is informed & believes that said Randall was frequently called into the service during his residence in New Hampshire which was till after the close of the war.-This deponent further Saith that ? has always sustained & does sustain again  moral character & a fair character for truth & veracity-                       Anna Tuthill
Sworn & Subscribed this 25th
day of August A.D. 1832
before me
John Dygert Just. Peace
Herkimer County  }
Town of Little Falls }Ss.
I the said  Justice hereby certify that I am acquainted with Ana Tuthill, & that she is the person who signed the above affadavit & sustained for character for truth & veracity
John Dygert
State of New York}
Herkimer County } SS
Clerks Office
I Francis E Skinner Deputy Clerk of the County
aforesaid Do hereby certify that John Dygert before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same One of the Justices of the Peace in and
for said County and duly authorized to act
such and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice & verily believe the signature of "John Dygert" subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing & signature. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County this 27th day of August 1832
F. E. Spinner - Dept. Clerk
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In the matter of
Randall Evans a
Pensioner
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12.766
admitted
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13 mo. Private
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State of New York}
Saratoga County }Ss.
New York
On the fourth day of September in the year A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common
pleas of the County of Saratoga, now sitting Randall Evans a resident of the Town of Waterford in the County of Saratoga & State of New York aged Eighty years next October, 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 7th 1832---
That he entered the service of the United States
under the following named Officers, and served
as herein stated.
That he was first called in the service at the time
of the Battle at Lexington, in a detachment of Militia. Col. Baldwin was Col. of the Regiment, Nathaniel Barnes was Captain, Jesse Curtis was Lieut and Thomas Francher Ensign of the Company to which he belonged that this was in the year 1775 the day & the month he does not now recollect.-- that he then resided at Northbury in the County of New Haven State of Connecticut, now the Town of Plimoth & County of Richfield- that they then were marched on toward Boston & got as far as East Winsor in Connecticut that they there received information of the Battle at Lexington & were then ordered to return & when they arrived at the place they started from were discharged by Capt. Barnes but did not receive a,written discharge, was out at this time four days.-That he was then called out at the time of the Battle at Bunker Hill in a detachment of the Militia under the same officers as before, were marched on toward Boston as far as Pomfret about eighty
miles, were then ordered to return, were then out eight days and were discharged by Capt. Barnes. no written discharge
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In the Fall of 1775 an Independent Company
was formed of Northbury, now Plymouth, this deponent belonged to this Company, Moses Foot was his Captain, Jesse Curtis was Lieut. & Thomas Francher Ensign and this Deponent was orderly Sargent, and received a regular warrant, and served as orderly Sergent at all times when in service for four or five years, the warrant is lost or destroyed and this Deponant has no knowledge that has been become of it-- This Deponent was called out in the Independent Company last mentioned, some time in July or first of August in the year 1776, all the Militia of that part of the County were then called into service & were sent to the City of New York.--
This Deponant with Capt. Foots Company
were stationed in King Street, were daily expecting to be called into action on Long Island and was at the City of New York at the time of the engagement on Long Island. After the Battle on Long Island this Deponant with the American
army at New York retreated to Harlem remained
there a few days, from there to Kings Bridge
White Plains, from white Plains home &
was then discharged. General Washington, General Putnam were at New York & White Plains at the time this Deponent was stationed there--General Sullivan was on Long Island & was taken Prisoner & this deponent saw him when he came over to New York on parole - This deponent was in service at this time about three months.---Was again called out in the same Company with the same officer when New Haven was plundered was at New Haven, New Milford, Durbey & on the Coast about six weeks-- was out in the service in the same Company & same officers when Danbury
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was burnt, was then out about one month--
Was next called out in the same Company & same officers at the time of the Surrender of Burgoine, was ordered to New Haven, thence to Fish Kill in the State of New York, were employed in watching the movements of the British fleet on the Hudson were then marched to Rhinebeck, stayed there a short time & were then marched back to Fish Kill, after the surrender of Burgoine & after the British fleet had moved down the River this deponent & the company were then discharged. This Deponent was at this time in the service about three months--This deponant also served as a
minute man in Capt. George Melvins Company
in Northbury aforesaid for the Term of two months.
This Deponent then moved to Lebanon in the State of New Hampshire, was there called out in the Militia in Capt. Lymans Company,- Col. House commander of the Regiment at the time Royalton in Vermont was burnt-- had a combat with the Indians, exchanged a few shots and Indians retreated, followed the Indians several days-- was out
on this tour about a month - Was called out
again under Capt. Lyman to defend Coos in
the State of New Hampshire against an incursion of the Indians, was out at this time about ten days. That during the four years this deponent served as orderly Sergent, he was obliged to spend much time in calling the Company together & warning the men whenever an Inlisting officer came along or
when they were classing the men or when a draft was to be made. thinks he spent more than two months in this service. This Deponant warrants as Sergent have been lost or destroyed & he has no knowledge that has become of them.
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This Deponant has never received any written discharge to his recollection and belief.--
That the whole time that this Deponant was in
actual service during the War, was between thirteen & fourteen months, but the precise dates & terms of service, this deponant, from infirmities of body & mind & length of time, is unable to state-
That this Deponant has no documentary evidence and knows of no persons, whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service other than the affidavit of Anna Tuthill which is hereunto annexed-
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension
or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State. And this Deponent in answer to Interrogatories put to him by the Court, doth answer as follows--
That he was born in Northfield in the State of
Massachusetts as he is informed & believes.
That he was born in the year 1752.
That he has no record of his age except one in the
possession of his son Roger C. Evans in Waterford Saratoga County N.Y. which was made about twenty years since.--
That he resided in Northbury, State of Connecticut at the time he was called into the service during several of the first terms, subsequently & during the latter terms of service he resided in Lebanon State of New Hampshire, as stated in the foregoing
Declaration-
That since the Revolutionary War he has resided in
the Town of Butternutts, Otsego County State of N.Y. and in Waterford Saratoga County, where he now resides.-
That he was called into the service in Detachment of
the Militia as stated in the above declaration.--
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That Generals Washington & Putnam were at
New York & White Plains when this Deponant was stationed there & other officers mentioned in the above declaration, does not recollect the names of any of the Regiments.-
That he never received any written discharge from the service.
That he is known to David Spencer, Roger C.
Evans & Nicholas B. Doe who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution. That there is no Clergyman in his immediate vicinity, who knows any thing of his service, whose attendance in Court he can procure--
Randol Evans
Sworn to and subscribed the day year aforesaid in open Court
Thomas Palmer Clerk
We Roger C. Evans and Nicholas B. Doe
residing in the Town of Waterford & County
of Saratoga & State of New York hereby
certify that we are well acquainted with
Randol Evans who has signed & sworn to
the above Declaration that we believe
him to be Eighty years of age or there abouts
that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion---
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
open Court                           N.B. Doe
Thomas Palmer Clerk          Roger
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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 Nicholas B. Doe and Roger C. Evans who have signed the preceeding certificate are both residents in the Town of Waterford and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. And the Court further
certifies that Anna Tuthill whose affidavit is hereunto annexed is a credible person & her statement is entitled to credit, and that in their opinion she cannot be produced here in Court without too much inconvenience & expense
to the applicant-
I Thomas Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Randal Evans for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this fourth day of September A.D. 1832--
Thomas Palmer Clerk
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No 12.744
Randall Evans.
admitted.
13 mo Private
N. B. Doe. Agent
Waterford
Saratoga County
New York
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No. 12744
BRIEF in the case o Randall Evans, of Waterford County of Saratoga in the State of New York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
In Open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
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3. How old is he?
80. 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.
In 1775. 4 days as a private  Capt. Barnes Col. Baldwin
             8 days        do.
1776.  about 3 months comp Sergeant  Moses Foot Capt.-
           about 1 month 15 days  do  do
           about 1 month    do    do
          about 3 months   do    do
          about 2 months  Minute Man Capt. Melvin Capt. Lyman. Col. House
            10 days   do
Amt. of Service between 13 & 14 months
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Northbury, County of New Haven, Connecticut
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By One living witness & trad. evidence.-
8. Are the papers defections to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
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James Ord
Examining Clerk
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November 27, 1937
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Mr. Harry W. Evans         BA-J/ady
13 Ellsworth Street         S.12879
Everett, Massachusetts   Randol Evans
Dear Sir:
    The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.12879, based upon the military service of Randol Evans in that war.
    Randol Evans was born in October 1752, in Northfield, Massachusetts, day, and the names of his parents are not shown.
     While residing with his parents in Northbury, later called Plymouth, New Haven County, later called Litchfield County, Connecticut, Randol Evans served
four days at the time of the battle of Lexington, in 1775, in Captain Nathaniel Barnes' Company, Colonel Baldwin's Connecticut Regiment. He served eight days at
the time of the battle of Bunker Hill under the same officers. From July or August 1776 he served about three months as orderly sergeant in Captain Moses Foot's Connecticut Company. At the time of the burning of
Danbury, Connecticut, he served about one month in Captain Moses Foot's Connecticut Company. At the time of the surrender
of Burgoyne he served about three months in Captain Moses Foot's Connecticut Company. He served about six weeks as sergeant in Captain Moses Foot's Connecticut Company when New Haven was plundered. He served two months as a minute man in Captain George Melvin's Connecticut Company, at Northbury, Connecticut. He moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire. At the time of the burning of Royalton, Vermont, he served about one month in Captain Lyman's Company, Colonel House's New Hampshire Regiment, and had a combat with the Indians. He served about ten days in Captain Lyman's New Hampshire Company and defended Coos,
New Hampshire, against an incursion of the Indians. He served at various times, amounting to two months in all, as sergeant when the men were drafted or classed.
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    After the Revolutionary War Randel Evans lived in Butternuts, Otsego County, New York, and in Waterford, New York.
      He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832, at which time he  was a resident of  Waterford, Saratoga County, New York. He was pensioned as Randall Evans.
   In 1832, Roger C. Evans, son of soldier, was living in Waterford, New York, his age not stated. No reference was made to soldier's wife.
In 1832, Anna Tuthill, sixty-four years old, sister of soldier, was residing in LittleFalls, Herkimer County, New York. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
Date of death not on aro
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November 27, 1937.
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BA-J/ady
Mr. Harry W. Evans
13 Ellsworth Street
Everett, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
      Reference is made to your letter relative to
Daniel Evans, Colton Evans, Randall Evans and
Abiathar Evans, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
     Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war.
The records of Randol Evans and Abiather Evans
are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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12.879
INVALID.
Rev War
File No. 12.879
Randall Evans
Pr. Rev War
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Act: June 7th 32
index: -- Vol. Page.
Arrangement of 1870)
June 4-1900.
H.S. Gulliver Waterbury
Last 22 His to
Harry W. Evans see his
letter in clm., W. 21080,
Abiathar Evans. A.D.Y.