Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11673, John Walter, Conn.
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(3-1776)

Service: Com.
Walter, John
Number: S. 11673

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Contents
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(illegible) to the agt 21st Nov. 1838. To Albany N.Y. from 4 Sept 18(illegible) 8 Dec 1838. Modification to A (illegible) Rushville Ontario County New York Please (Illegible) Auditor 8 Aprill 1839. Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6th April 1838. from 4th Sept 1836 to 4 March 1838. Agt notified 19 April 1839. (illegible) to Per Agt 5 May 1842. To Montpalier Vermont from 45h Sep 1841 - 12 May 1842. Modification to Ag. C. Cahoon (Illegible) Vermont. Vermont (crossed out) Albany N. Y. (crossed out) 18753 (illegible) John Walter, Caledonia in the State of Vermont was a Private in the Camp G commanded by Captain Griswold of the Regt Commanded _______ in the Conn. Ma. for 6 months. Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont in the rate of 20 Dollars __ Cents per annum, commence on the 4th ay of March, 1834. Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Sep 1833, and sent to J. Bridgman, Jr Lamorville, Vt. Arrears to the 4th of Sept 30 $50.00 Semi-anl allowance ending 4 Mar '84 $10.00 total $60.00
Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832( in brackets} Recorded by (illegible_ Clerk Book 8 Vol. 3, page 98
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12240 John Walter Obj. 11-12-16 Return July  16, 1833 obj. 16 J. Bridman Jr. Esq. Landleville VT Hon Wm Cahoon HA admit 6 mos.
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Brief in the Case of John Walter of Newark County of Caledonia in the State of Vermont (Act 7th June 1839.) 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 82 4. state his service, as directed in the form annexed. Period Volunteered May in 1775 Duration of service 6 months Ran\k As a Private Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Capt Shubael Griswold5. In what battles was he engaged? not any 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Winchester, Connecticut, 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly attached Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. Chas. G. Wilson Examining Clerk in July 1833
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State of Vermont Caledonia County On this 4th day of March, 1842 before me the (illegible) a Justice of the Peace of the said County of Caledonia personally appears John Walter of East Haven in the County of Essex and State of Vermont late of Gorham in the State of New York. who on his oath declares that he is the same person named in an original pension certificate now in his possession of which I certify the following is a true copy a War Department Revolutionary claim. I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of this 7th June 1832 John Walter of the State of Vermont who was a private during the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive twenty dollars per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4th of March 1831 and payable semiannually on the 4th of March and the 4th of September in every year. Given at the War Office of the United States this thirtieth day of September one thousand eight hundred thirty three. John Robb acting Secretary of War Examined and authorized J. L . Edwards Commissioner of Pensions "Recorded in Pension Office in book 3. Vol page 98 by E. C. Brown  Clerk" that having removed from Vermont to the State of New-York he then received a certificate of transfer dated 8th December 1838 now in his possession  of which I certify the following is a true copy War Department Pension Office 8 December 1838 A.D.  In conformity with the regulation of this Department you have this day been transerred from the Roll of Bellows Hall, Vermont to that of Albany New York to take effect from and after the 4th of September  1836.  I am Sir Respectfully Your Obedient Servant J. L Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions. Mr. John Walter U. S. Pensions (illegible) Rushville Ontario County New York.
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that under said transfer he draw his pension thereafter up to and including the 4th day of September last, that he started from his said residence in the State of New York to remove from Vermont on the ninth day of September, 1841 and was on his journey sixteen days before his arrival at East Haven his present residence where he resides with his grandchildren for which purpose he removed to said East Haven where he intends to make it his permanent residence. And that he has not at any time since said removal returned to New York nor authorize any person to receive said pension for him. John Walter Sworn and subscribed this 4th day of March 1842 before me. George C. Cahoon Justice Peace
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State of Vermont Caledonia County I certify that George C. Cahoon Esq is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commission and qualified that his commission was dated the ninth day of Nov 28941 and will expire on the last day of Nov 1842 and that his signatures written within are genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 19th day of March A.D. 1842 Sam B. Mattocks County Clerk
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John Walters Declaration 12.240
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State of Vermont District & County of Calendonia (brackets S.S.) In this 22nd day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Hon. Benj. F. Deming Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Caledonia aforesaid now sitting John Walter of Newark in the district and County aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision 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 hereinafter stated, to wit, John Walter of Newark Caledonia County & State of Vermont depose the day that I was born in Goshen, County of Sitchfield & State of  Connecticut on the 16yh day of March A.D. 1750 being now past eighty two years of age I think there is a record of my age in the office of the town Clerk of Goshen in Winchester, Connecticut. We were not formed into my company by marched off in small parties towards the seat of war. I was gone from home four days. News came that our services were not wanted & we returned. The names of the towns that we passed thro, I have entirely forgotten. In May 1775 the particular day is not remembered I volunteered into the State Militia for six months in the company of Capt. Shubael Griswold who belonged to Torrington Conn. Benjamin Mills of Simsbury Conn. was my Lieut. Danl Grant of Torrington was my Ensign. Seth Spencer of New Hartford was orderly sargeant. After enlistment I returned home to Winchester to prepare for the service. My best recollection is that it was some time before the middle of May that I enlisted & some days after the middle of May that the company embodied at Torrington and marched toward Fort George formerly Fort Williams on  Lake George. Several companies were raised in the vicinity where I lived. One company immediately in rear of mine was commanded by Wareham Gibb of Winchester. I think that my company was first in (illegible).I think it was the object of this expedition to capture the Forts on Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga and Crown Point. I well remember that the news of their capture had not reached us when we started from home. I know that something was said about going to Canada, to Montreal & Quebeck. I do not remember that was any officer with us. superior to a captain. Our march was first directed to Albany. Our provision & baggage was carried in 2 waggon in advance of the company. Our march was through the towns of Goshen, Canaan, Sheffield, Barrington, Nobletown the rest of the towns are not remembered. Our company encamped for two days
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Sargeant After enlistment I returned home to Winchester to prepare for the service-my best recollection is that it was some time before the middle of May that I enlisted & same few days after the middle of May that the company embodied at Torrington and marched towards Fort George formerly Fort William Henry on Lake George. Several companies were raised in the vicinity where I lived. One company immediately in rear of mine was commanded by Wareham Gibb of Winchester. I think that my company was first in advance. I think it was the object of the expedition to capture the Forts on Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga and Crown Point. I well remember that the news of their capture had not reached us when we started from home. I know that something was said about going to Canada, to Montreal and Quebeck. I do not remember that there was any officer with us superior to a captain. Our march was first directed to Albany. Our provision and baggage was carried in 2 waggon in advance of the company Our march  was through the towns of Goshen, Canaan, Sheffield, Barrington, Nobletown opposite to Albany on the east-side of the Hudson. we there obtained provision crossed the River & Directed our march to Fort Edward. We passed thro the towns and then marched to Fort George. I was at Fort George when the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought. I heard the report of the cannon & afterwards understood it was the time that the battle was fought. I think it was about a month before I left Fort Greorge. THe troops while there were employed in making preparation to go down the Lake making boats to carry men & provisions, etc. While there an Indian by the name of Ben Chicken with three others went out from the Fort among the Indian tribes at the West to ascertain the state of the feeling among them in regards to the War. The Indians returned there while I was there and gave a favorable report. I do not remember the name of the commanding officer at the Fort or whether there was any officer there superior to a captain. After the boats were ready the largest part of the troops embarked & went down the Lake to Ticonderoga. there were several companies there but I no not recollect the names of any officers besides those named. I think that I was at Ticonderoga three weeks or more when a drove of cattle of twenty one head were drove up opposite to Ticonderoga on the Vermont side of the Lake. I was ordered in company with three others to drive these cattle to Crown Point. I went forward of the Cattle. One of the men was named Col. Norton; the names of the other two I do not remember--The cattle were driven opposite to crown Point They were then all made to swim across to the Fort except one who escaped but was afterwards shot. I remained at crown Point about a week. I saw Col. Arnold there. I saw a man there, who, I understood, was called Col. Elmore & who commanded at the Fort. After remaining about a week I with the other men with me returned to Ticonderoga. I joined my company & soon after my company with others marched to crown Point. I remained at Crown until the latter part of October or the first of November, I think, when I received a furlough from my captains to return home. I was at this time unfit to do duty thro sickness. man of the soldiers died with what is called the camp distemper. I was so feeble that I could not advance far in a day. I think I was tne days on the road. there were three or four others with me in the same condition I think it was about a fortnight after I returned when my company came home I received my wages for six months from my Capt. after he returned. I was a private. I was out again a volunteer for about a fortnight when a alarm was given that the British were coming up the North River. My impression is that this is the time that Arnold attempted to surrender as best I recollect.
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Unfit to do duty thro sickness. many of the soldiers died with what is called the Camp Distemper. I was so feeble that I could not advance far in a day. I think I was ten days on the road. There were three or four others with me in the same condition. I think it was about a fortnight after I returned when my company came home. I received my wages for six months from my Capt. after he returned. I was a private. I was out again a volunteer for about a fortnight when an alarm was given that the British were coming up the North River. My impression is that this was the time that Arnold attempted to surrender ed West Point. I recollect that at this time some were obliged to go from every company. I volunteered ut my officers names are entirely forgotten. I volunteered for no precise time. I know it was in the summer. my company marched within about four miles of North River where we encamped & remained at that position a week or more. Orders then came that we might return. I think it was full a fortnight that I was out at this time. Joseph Kellick drove the team that drew our baggage & provisions. Spencer Gibb, Darius Gibb, John Pipkin were with me in this excursion. This was the last service that I rendered. I am very much broken down, My memory has failed me very much. I have lived in Winchester, in burke & Newark VT. I have lived in Newark upwards of thirty years last past. I have no documentary evidence whatever in my possession nor do I know of any person alive that was with me in the service. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension except the present & declare that my name is not on the pension roll of any Agency of any State. John Walters
Sworn to and subscribed by the above named John Walter this 22nd day of August A.D. 1832 Before Benj. F. Deming, Judge of Probate And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting
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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 Eleazer Packer and Philemon Hartwell whose certificates are hereunto annexed are well known to the Court and gentlemen of respectability whose statements are fully entitled credit. I Amos Paul Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Caledonia aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of John Walter for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this seventh day of September A.D. 1832 Amos Paul Register.
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Aug 21 1903 - M H Walrath Troy N.Y. INVALID.
File No. 11,673 John Walter Priv. Rev. War Act: June 7th 1832 Index: -Vol. A, Page 894 (Arrangement of 1870.)
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I Eleazar Packer of Newark ,Caledonia County & State of Vermont certify & say that I have been intimately acquainted with John Walter of Newark for about thirty years last-past. I have ever esteemed him a man of truth & veracity & he is so considered in the neighborhood where he lives I believe he is of the age that he declares himself of. I have heard him a number of times tell of his being out in the Revolution I believe that he was out in the Revolutionary war as he represents & that is the general belief in his neighborhood. Eleazar Packer Sworn and Subscribed this 17th day of August A.D. 1832. Before ............ Philemon Hartwell J. Peace I Philemon Hartwell of Newark, Caledonia County & State of Vermont certify &  say that I am intimately acquainted with John Walter of Newark. I have been for about twenty five years last-past. I have ever considered him a man of truth & veracity & he is so considered in the neighborhood where he resides. I believe he is of the age he declares himself of I have frequently heard him relate the story of his being out in the Revolution. I believe he was out in the Revolutionary War as he represents & that is the general belief in his neighborhood. Philemon Hartwell Sworn to and subscribed this 17th day of August A.D. 1832. Before ................Eleanzar Packer Justice Peace
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State of Vermont Caledonia County I Benjamin F. Deming Clerk of the County Court for the County of Caledonia aforesaid do hereby certify that Philemon Hartwell & Eleazar Packer before whom the within affidavit, were made were at the date thereby and now are Justices of the Peace for said Caledonia County and that I believe the within signatures purporting to be theirs to be genuine. In witness whereby I have hereunto set my name and seal of office this seventh day of September A.D. 1832 Benj F. Deming Clerk.
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Treasury Department Second Comptroller's Office April 11, 1839. Sir: Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Walter, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of twenty dollars
per annum, under the law of the 7th Juen, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept.,1836, to the 4th March, 1838. Respectfully, yours, Albion K. Parris Comptroller, To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present,
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Notary Dec 3, 24  J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
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Pension Agency Bank of (illegible) Falls 27 Nov. 1838 Sir; John Walter a pensioner on the roll of this agency at the rate of twenty dollars per annum under the act of June 7, 1832 appears to have been paid only to the 4th Sept 1836. Yr. (illegible) servant Nathaniel Fullerton Pension Agt. by William Henry (illegible)
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Lyndon NY Free April 24 May 3°1842 Mr. Edwards (illegible) James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
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Lyndon VT April 28, 1842 Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Sir: The enclosed application for a transfer of John Walter from the New York to the Vermont Pension Roll was inadvertently mislaid - supposing that I had forwarded it to you. Well you be pleased to make the transfer as soon as may be conveniently done and in so doing you will aid a poor old man in getting a scanty pittance towards his measly support. Very respectfully Yours Geo. C. Cahoon Please forward the transfer to me GC.Cahoon
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N. W. Evans May 10, 1842 James L. Edwards Squire Court of Pensions War Dept. Washington City
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MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK, Albany Pension Agency, May 9th, 1842 James L. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions Sir, In reply to your letter of the 5t:th (illegible): I have to state, that John Walter a Pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 at 20 dollars per annum was last paid to the 4th day of Sept. 1841 - I am, Sir, Very respectfully, Your ob't serv't Thos. W. Olcott Pres't and Pension Agent. for L Jenkins
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John Walters Affidavit
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I John Walter of Newark in the County of Caledonia & State of Vermont depose & say in answer to the eleventh & twelveth objections to the admission of my application for a pension expressed in the Brief accompanying the return of my Declaration that I have obtained agreeably to the Regulations of the War Department the Certificates of two credible & respectable citizens of Newark expressing their belief of my age & service in the Revolutionary War, corroborating my Declaration which Certificates also express the general belief of the people in my neighborhood as to my Revolutionary Service, and will be seen by references to the makers attached to my Declaration -- In answer to the twelvth objections I declare that there is not to my knowledge any Clergyman residing in the town of Newark or in my vicinity: which is the reason assigned for not producing a Clergyman Affidavit. John Walter  Caledonia County  State of Vermont Newark March 17th A. D. 1833 - when personally appeared John Walter the subscriber of the foregoing affidavit & made oath that the same contained the truth & nothing but the truth Before me Philemon Hartwell Justice of the Peace
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State of Vermont Caledonia County SS I Benjamin F. Deming Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Philemon Hartwell is a Justice of the Peace for said County and that the within signature purporting to be his I believe to be genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 12th day of April A. D. 1833 Benj. F. Deming Clerk
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Power of Attorney To J Bridgman Jr.
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Know all men by these presents that I John Walter of Newark Caledonia County & State of Vermont have made constituted & appointed & by their presents to make constitute & appoint John Bridgman Jr of Lyndon in said County my true & lawful Attorney for me in my name & to my use to make application to the War Department of the United States for a pension for services rendered by me in the Revolution agreeable to the provisions of the Act of Congress of 1832.  And I do hereby authorize & empower the said Bridgman to furnish & transmit to the War Department the evidence deemed necessary to substantiate the said application & as my attorney to receive the (illegible) of the Department & do all other acts & things lawful & necessary in the premises myself approvin,g ratifying & confirming the same. In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand & seal this 17th day of August one thousand eight hundred & thirty two - John Walter  singed & sealed in the presence of Eleazar Packer Josephine B Packer State of Vermont Caledonia County Newark August 17, 1832 Then personally appeared John Walter signer & Sealer of the foregoing Power of attorney & acknowledged the same to he his voluntary act and deed. Before----- Eleazar Packer Justice Peace
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Nov 19 Evening Nov 14 NY FREE Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. --
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County of Yates (illegible) On this tenth day of November 1838 before me the subscriber, a justice of the peace for the said county, personally appeared John Walter, who on his own declare, that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Shubel Griswold in  the service of the United States, that he does not remember the name of the colonel to whom Regiment his company was attached, that his company was out Ticonderoga during some part of the campaign, and that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont, from whence he removed about two years ago and that he now resides in the town of Gotham Ontario County and State of New York where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be then payable (at the New York agency) in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Vermont to the State of New York, he has sons in the said state of New York with whom he wishes to reside, being of advanced age and needing their familial care and attention. Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid  Augustus Torrey, JP John Walter Yates County to On the tenth day of November 1838 before me the subscriber, a justice of the peace of the said County came. Uriah Walter with whom I am personally acquainted and who being by me duly sworn on his oath saith he is acquainted with John Walter, that he is the same person described in the above affidavit, and who has taken the above oath, and that he was present and saw him subscribe and take the above oath. Sworn and subscribed before me Uriel Walter the day and year aforesaid the said Uriel Walter being to me known to be a person of good character and veracity Augustus Torrey JP
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State of New York Yates County Clerk office I John Sloan Jr Deputy Clerk of said county hereby certify that Augustus Torrey Esq before whom the annexed proceedings were (illegible) was on the (illegible)  of the date hereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorised to act as such and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verify believe that the signatures to the annexed certificate is genuine. Witness my hand and official Seal the twelfth day of November A.D. 1938 Jn Sloan Jr. Dep Clk
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Dear Sir enclosed I forward you John Walters application for a transfer of his pension from Vermont to this State, the applicant is in want of his back pension - and hopes there will be no delay in (illegible) the application, Respectfully Your ob't servant A. Torrey  Hon J L Edwards
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Troy High School Troy, N.Y. M.H. WALRATH M.A., PRINCIPAL Troy, N.Y. Aug. 10th, 1903. Commissioner of Pension Washington, D.C., Dear Sir:- I wish to get all the information you can give me of John Walter who resided in N.Y. state but served in Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, from which state he applied under the act of 1818( see page 644 Conn. book of the Rev.) I am searching for the early history of my family and find great difficulty owing to the unsatisfactory records of this state. My great great grandfather Jacob Walter was killed and scalped by the Indians in journing from the Nine Partners to the region of Lansingburh, N.Y. One son my great great uncle, John George married Magdalena Van de Karrer of Troy and/who settled in this vicinity. We do not know whether he is recorded as John George or not - but he had a brother John who served from Rennselaer Co. This John was my direct ancestor, but if we can get trace of the records of the one who served in Conn. we feel sure that we can put together some missing links in the genealogy. If this john Walter referred to in the Conn.book is not of my family can you give me any clue to any other name? It is known that the one we are seeking for did receive a pension and it is traditional that he was a musician but I do not know that. Please give me all the information that is possible. Very truly yours, M. H. walrath Box 544 Troy, N,Y,
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M.W. O W& N Pension Office U. S. Aug 11, 1903 OLD WAR & NAVY AUG 14 1903 FILES