Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41338, John Wiley, N. H.
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Service N. H.
 Wiley, John
Number S. 41338
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18.920
Vermont
John Wiley
of Bennington Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Wilkins of the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Bedell in the N. Hampshire line for the term of one year/1776

Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 of March 1823

Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of April 1823 and sent to Hon. R. G. [M??? Jr?] Poultney, Vermont

Arrears to 4th of March 1823 1 dollar
Semi anl. all'ce ending 4 September 1823 48 dollars

Died April 1, 1825. (AB)
Total 49.00

Revolutionary claim,
Acts March 18, 1818,
and May 1, 1820.
March 1. 1820

 March 1, 1823
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John Wiley
Declaration & application 
for pension under act of
18 March 1818
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District of Vermont on this 14th day of April
Bennington County AD1818 before me the [Subscriber???]
Chief Judge of the County Court for said County of Bennington
personally appears John Wiley aged 76 years resident
in Landgrove in the said County of Bennington 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 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 John Wiley enlisted
in the State of New Hampshire some time in the month
of February 1776 for one year, that he was mustered at Charlestown
New Hampshire by Majr [Bellows? Millows?] muster master, in Capt Wilkins
Company in the Regiment commanded by Col Bedel
in the New Hampshire line, that he continued to serve in
this said Corps or in the service of the United States until
some time in May 1776 when he was taken a prisoner
at a place called "Point of Cedars" in Canada. He remained
a prisoner a few days, when (after being stripped of almost
every thing even necessary clothing by the enemy) he was
released on a pertended exchange which he understood was
never sanctioned by his government, that immediately after
he was released he joined his corps again at Mount Independence [???}
he continued in service in said Corps until some
time in October 1776 when he was permitted to go home
by his officers subject to their orders that he was permitted to
home in consequence of his being perfectly destitute of clothing
they having been taken by the enemy. When his time was out he was at
home and has never had a discharge, and that he is in reduced
circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for
support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of hissaid service.
Sworn to and declared before us this day & year of

Nathan Burton

I Nathan Burton Chief Judge of the County Court
as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction
that the said John Wiley 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 laid before me
to the Secretary for the department of War pursuant
to the aforementioned act of Congress, I also certify that the
said John Wiley has produced to me satisfactory testimony
that he is in reduced circumstances and needs the
assistance of his country for support
Nathan Burton
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John Wiley's
declaration
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DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.

On this12th day of February 1832 personally appeared in open court, being a Supreme Court of record which has power to fine & imprison and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont
, creating said court, within and for the County of Bennington, and state of Vermont, John Wiley aged
80 years, resident in Landgrave in said county of Bennington who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the [blank] 
company, commanded by Capt Wilkins in the [blank] regiment
commanded by Col. Beadle
of the New Hampshire line as will appear by my original declaration herewith enclosed dated the 14th day of April 1818 on which declaration I have received no pension certificate
And I do 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,
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.

The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, to wit:

1 Bed & Bedding
$5.00 I have no family but am poor & old and stand in need of
my Country for support. I have not been able to support myself or do any work for above
seven years but have been supported by the charity of my friends
John Wiley

Sworn to and declared at Bennington in the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, on the 12 day of February 1822
Joel Pratt. Clerk

I, Joel Pratt, clerk of Sup Court in Bennington County do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration
the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is five dollars.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 19 day of February
1822
Attest Joel Pratt Clerk of the
Supreme Court in & for Bennington County
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February 13, 1933
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

JOHN WILEY
S. 41338
BA-J/MLB

Miss Dorothy K. Cleaveland
314 College Avenue
California, Pennsylvania

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter of February 1, in which you request information relative to the Revolutionary War soldier,
John Wiley.

A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the service of a John Wiley, of Londonderry and
Peterbrough, New Hampshire, who died in 1784 or 1785.

You are furnished herein the history of the only soldier named John Wiley found in the Revolutionary War records, the data of which were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 41338, based upon his service in the Revolution. The date
and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not
shown.

He enlisted in New Hampshire the last of January or early in
February, 1776, served as a private in Captain Daniel Wilkins'
company, Colonel Bedel's New Hampshire regiment, was in the
battle of The Cedars in which he was taken prisoner, held for a
few days when he made his escape or was released, and
joined his company at Mount Independence and continued to serve
until the last of November or early in December, 1776.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, while a resident of Landgrove, Bennington County, Vermont,
aged seventy-six years.

In 1822 the soldier stated that he had no family. He died April 1, 1825.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Robert Campbell
Affidavit in proof
John Wiley's
Service
A.D. 1776
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I James Caldwell of New Boston in
the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that I enlisted into the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, in the month of January A.D. 1776, for one year and served in Capt Daniel Wilkin's
Company in Col. Beedle's Regiment
of the New Hampshire Line and I
served in said Company (as second adjutant) until sometime the last of December of the same
year, when all the said Regiment
were regularly dismissed or discharged.
I also testify that John Wiley enlisted at the same time in the same Company & Regiment, and served out the time of one Year or until the Regiment was discharged in th emonth of 
of Dec. 1776 as aforesaid.

New Boston N.H. Dec. 12. 1821.
James Caldwell

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough
SS.
Dec 12th 1821
Then personally appeared James Caldwell aforesaid and made solemn oath, that the foregoing
affidavit by him this day subscribed contained the
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the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth

Before me

Joshua Darling
 Chief Justice of the
Court of Sessions for
County of Hillsboro
foresaid and
Justice of the [???] of the [????]
I hereby certify that James Campbell the Deponent is a credible and disinterested witness

[Hen???] Dec 13. 1821

Joshua Darling Ch. Jus. Ct. S.
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State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS
I, Enoch Darling,
Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County
of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire
aforesaid, do hereby certify that the Hon
Joshua Darling, is Chief Justice of said Court
is acting Justice of the Peace and of the  Quorum within and for said County.
The seal hereunto annexed is the seal
of said Court:
and that the foregoing is
his signature.
E. Darling Clerk. C.S.
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I Robert Campbell of New Boston in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that I enlisted into the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War in the month of January A.D. 1776 for one year [illegible] service in Capt. Daniel Willkin's Company in [illegible] Beedle's Regiment of the New Hampshire Line and served in said Company (as first Sergeant) until sometime the last of December of the same year; where all the [illegible] Reg were regularly dismissed or discharged on
I also testify that John Wiley enlisted at the same time in the same Company and Regiment and served out the time of one year or until the Regiment was discharged about the last of Dec. 1776
As aforesaid I also say that he was a faithful and good soldier.
New Boston N.H. Dec 12, A.D. 1821
Robert Campbell
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS
Dec 12th, 1821
The [illegible] appeared Robert Campbell aforenamed and made solemn oath that this affidavit by him this day subscribed, contained - the-
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the truth, and nothing but the truth.

Before me
Joshua Darling Chief Justice of the Court
of Sessions, and Justice of the Peace
and of the Quorum, forth and
within County of Hillsborough aforesaid.

I hereby certify that Robert Campbell the Deponent aforenamed, is a credible and disinterested witness

Decr 13. 1821. Joshua Darling C.J.C. S. State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS ⎬ I Enoch Darling
Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aforesaid, do hereby certify that the Honorable Joshua Darling is Chief Justice of said Court
and an acting Justice of the Peace and of the Quorum, within and for said County: 
The seal hereunto annexed is the seal of said Court;
and that the foregoing is his
own signature
E. Darling Clerk, C.S.
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Robert Campbell
Affidavit in proof
John Wiley's
Service
A.D. 1776
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Rutland Oct 7  1911.
To the
Secretary Pension Bureau
Dear Sir
Will you please give me a
statement of the military
history of John Wiley, a soldier
of the Revolutionary War
I think he enlisted in 1776
and the officers under whom
he served were Col Bedel
and Capt Wilkens
He received a pension, and
as near as I can find made
application for same in
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1848 being then 76 years of
age, and residence at that
time being Landgrove Vt
The above information is
desired for membership in
the Society of the Daughters of
the American Revolution
Respectfully yours,
Mrs Eloise A. Kent
14 South Main St.
Rutland, Vermont
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J.L. Edwards Esq
Pension Office
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Sir
I am desired to ascertain the situation of
the application of John Wiley of Bennington Co. Vermont. I should be obliged if you (you) would give me the required information

Respectfully

[Rle] Mallary

G L Edwards Esq.
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In reply to your request of [blank]
received [blank]
for a statement of the military history of John Wiley
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
S41338

DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
July 1776
-
LENGTH OF
SERVICE
1 year

RANK.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
-
CAPTAIN.
Daniel Wilkens
COLONEL
Bedel
STATF.
NH

[Another line too faint to read without enhancement] 

Battles engaged in
The Cedars

Residence of soldier at enlistment,
[illegible]
Date of application for pension,
Apl. 1818
Residence at date of application,
Landgrove, Bennington, VT
Age at date of application,
76
Remarks:
His [illegible]
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J.L. Edwards Esq
Pension Office
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I send the enclosed which, it seems is to make
a part of Wiley's case - please to take
it under consideration & send me the result
●
Most respectfully,

RC Mallary

J L Edwards Esq
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41338
INVALID.

Revy
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File No. 41.338
John Wiley
[illegible]
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Act: 18 March 18
Index: -- Vol. 8, Page 368
Arrangement of 1870.
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[?] 27/96 Soldier pensioned
Mrs. Elsie A. Kent, Rutland, VT
[?]

Mch 31. 1904 This to
Mrs. Converse Parker [?]
1911 Oct. 12. Mrs. Elsie A. Kent
1933, Feb. 13 Hist to Miss
Dorothy K Cleaveland-MLB
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I, John Wiley of Landgrove, County of Bennington & State of Vermont of Lawful age do testify & say that I enlisted into the company of Capt Wilkins & Regiment of Colo. Budle in the New Hampshire line in the last days of January or first days of February AD 1776 & immediately joined my company & on the 5 day of March 1776 was marched for Ticonderoga & did service therein until May 1776 when we were taken by the enemy & on the last Wednesday of May 1776 made my escape by swimming the river St Lawrence & joined the service at Fort Ann in Canada & went in service to St John & from thence to Mount Independance & continued therein until the last days of Nov or first days of December 1776 the troops being destitute of clothing & [illegible] Genl. Arnold permitted a number of the soldiers to go home & git [sic] clothing but were oliged [sic] to return to duty at a moments warning & I with Robert Campbell James Caldwell & others started for home in Company together but were not called until my time expired, after my time expired the then Capt of my Company told he had a discharge for me at his house but considering my time out I did not think it of any consequence & did not go after it & I further say I enlisted for one year -- John Wiley

State of Vermont
Bennington County sr Manchester January 15, 1823 personally appeared John Wiley & made solemn Oath that the foregoing affidavit was true
Before me Joel Pratt Justice Peace

State of Vermont
I, Joel Pratt Clerk of Bennington County Court do hereby certify that Joel Pratt is a Justice of the Peace Acting under the Authority of this State & that the Above is his Signature
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of our &s Court at Manchester this 15 day of January AD 1823
Joel Pratt Clerk
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Hon. R.C. Mallory
HR
Claimant's name found
on the Muster Roll of the company & regt stated by him
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314 College Avenue
California, Pennsylvania
February 1, 1933

Bureau of Pensions
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C.
Revolutionary War Section

Gentlemen:


I wish to ascertain whether you have on file any record of the Revolutionary service of my ancestor, John
Wiley of Londonderry and Peterborough New Hampshire.
According to the records which I have, he enlisted at Amherst,
New Hampshire in Col. Timothy Bedel's regiment, Daniel
Wilkins, jr. as captain which unit joined the northern army
in New York and was surrendered to the British at The Cedars,
May 19, 1776.

John Wiley died 1784 / 5 as the inventory of the
estate was filed January 25, 1785. His son Robert married
Abigail Campbell. Their daughter Asenath was my great-grandmother
.
Any information you can give me about John Wiley and his Revolutionary service will be much appreciated.

Very truly yours,
(Miss) Dorothy R. Cleaveland