Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 4588, for James Lyon, New Jersey
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
Continental (N.J.
CONTENTS
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Lyon, James
NUMBER
S. 4588
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1888
July 19-- Cary history Prior
S
of ┃
H
C
James
Lyon, dec
7 commanded
in the State of
O
who was a
by Captain
in the
of the commanded
by Col Baldwin in the
line for 3 years
ther $144
Inscribed th Rolo in
of the rate of 240 Dollars 00 cents per annum
to commence on te 4th day of March, 1831.
including 20" Sept 1841.
Cerical
Nov 1857
sent to
E. M. Deney
Canandaign
or
Arreare to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending
Recorded by
lock
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
H. E. Robinson Clerk,
Vol.
Page 36
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James Lyon
1784
M
Son
Declaration
to obtain a  Pension

The United 
States
from 1777 three
years as an artificer
$144
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State of Ohio
County of Hamilton
Is
On this 20th day of August
1832, personally appeared before
the Common Pleas Court of Hamilton
to County and State of Ohio afore
said said Court being now in session,
James Lyon, a resident of said
County and State aged seventy seven
the 31st in Years, who being first duly sworn
according to law, doth on his oath with

the following declaration in or
der to obtain the benefit of the provision made
by act of Congress passed
That he enlisted
in the army of the United States in
the year
1777
with Captain J. Ben
en afterwards Major
Pences, and served
in the Regiment of the New Jersey Line
on Continental establishment under the
command
of Col.
Baldwin, his
Christian name not recollected in
Genl Muhlenburg's Brigade, that he
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left the said service on the
7th day of
July 1780, as will be seen by his discharge
, marked (A. I accompanying this
declaration; that when he enlisted as
aforesaid, he was a
resident of
Essex County
 New Jersey, and during his three
years term of service, in said Prince
Company of Artifices
he was
not at
any time
in any battles that the
Country
through which company of artificers
marched, while he was a whether there
first through
where they remain
the
they
the
unto Delaware, &
there
resided
until after the Battles
west through
of Brandywine; then they
Pennsylvania into New Jersey, thence
into New York; thence to Connecticut
and thence back to the Jersey through
the
State of N. York
the hereby relinquishes every claim
Anwhatever

to a pension or amount except
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the present, and he declares that his
name is not on the pension roll of any
agency in any state-
James for
Sworn to and subscri
bed the day and year
aforesaid
Attest-
Danl Law
Clk
And the said Court do
hereby declare
their opinion that the above named applicant was a
revolutionary
served as he states.
soldiers &
of
Danl Gans
Clerk
of the Court
of Common Pleas
for said County
of Hamilton, do
hereby certify that the
foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court in the
matter of the application of James
you for a pension. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal of Office this 20th of August 1832.
Danl Gano Clk
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tate of Ohio
County of Hamilton ss. Before the subscriber a
Justice of the Peace in and for said County
personally appeared Rev James Lyon aged
66 years resident in the Township of Mill Creek
in said County who being first duly sworn
according to law makes the following
declaration in order to obtain the amount
 due to the heirs of James Lyon deceased
under the act of Congress passed
This declarant states
that he is a son of James Lyon late of
said County who was a pensioner of the United States
under the act of 7th June 1832 as an
Artificer at the rate of 144 per annum for
his service in the war of the revolution - that the
said James Lyon died on the (20th) twenty
th day of September in the year eighteen hund
red and forty one (1841) that he left no
widow surviving him, but that he left the
three children only now surviving him whose
names are Elizabeth Helly, Jonathan W
Lyon and your declarant
Sworn to & subscribed
on this 26th September
James Lyon
1850
Before me
Brown
Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above-named declarant
is a Minister of the Gospel in good repute
A Bigham
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STATE OF OHIO,
HAMILTON COUNTY, SS.
I, EDWARD C. ROLL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and
for said County of Hamilton, do hereby certify that A. Bigalow Esquire
before whom the affiant
of James Lyon hereto attached-
---
appears to have been made was
---
at the time of taking and subscribing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace, in
and for the County of Hamilton, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and
credit are due to all his official acts as such. And that the signature
of the said H. Bigelow thereto is genuine
In Testimony Whereof, I, the Clerk aforesaid,
have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the said court Cincinnati in the said county
this day of Nov. A.D. 1850
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State of Ohio
County of Hamilton ⎬ I Edward C Roll Clerk of
&
the Court of Common Please within and for said
County of Hamilton Certify that it was satisfactorily
proven in open court of Record held at the
Court House in said County & before the Judges of
said court on the 27th November 1850, that James
Lyon late of the Township of Mill Creek in said
County died on the Twentieth (20th) day of September
in the year eighteen hundred and forty one (141)
That the said James Lyon was a revolutionary
pensioner of the United States under the act
of 7th June 1832 at the rate of 144$ per annum-
That the said James Lyon left no wife surviving
him, but that he left three children only now
surviving him whose names are Elizabeth
Kelly, Jonathan W Lyon and James Lyon
In testimony whereof, I the Clerk
aforesaid have hereunto set my
hand and
affixed the Seal of
the said Court, at Cincinnati, in
the said County this 27th day of
November A.D. 1850
E.C. Roll, Clerk
by Wm W. Warden, Deputy.
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James Lyon
Ohio
No
3784
from 1777 Artificer
$144
back on Roll of artifies,
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Brief in the case of James lyon
of Hamilton County in the State of
Ohio
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 77 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.
Enlisted
In 1777
Duration of Service.
Years,
3
Months,
be
5. In what battles was he engaged?
Days.
Rank.
As a
Private
certine
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Gen. Muhlenburgs Brig
Col Baldwin Regne
Capt Brener
New Jersey Line continental
Whitestement
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Essex County New Jusey
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Documentary for the whole period
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.
Examining Clerk.
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March 27, 1935

James Lyon, S. 4588
Dr. Margaret Farr Hara
BA-J/MCS
432 South Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, California

Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the
pension claim, S. 4588, based upon the military service of James Lyon,
He was born August 31, 1755. The place of his birth and the
names of his parents were not given.
While living in Essex County, New Jersey, he enlisted in Captain
J. Bruen's company in Colonel Baldwin's Continental Artillery Artificer
regiment and was discharged July 7, 1780, having served three years as
artificer.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832,
at which time he was living in Hamilton County, Ohio.
He died September 29, 1841, and was referred to as late of Mill
Creek Township, Hamilton County, Ohio.
His wife, name not given, did not survive him.
The following were referred to as the only surviving children in
1850 Reverend James Lyon who was living in Mill Creek township, Hamilton
County, Ohio, aged sixty-six years, Elizabeth Kelly and Jonathan W. Lyon,
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the
soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Seley

James Lyon decd
ued to $40 deg, 144
ing March 1831 &
Judg 20 Sept 1841
payable to
Elizabeth Kelly,
Jonathan W Lyon &
James Lyon only
Survey children
James Lyon
Cincinati
L.M. Drury
Canandaigua
NY
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Canandaigua N.
Sir
Feb. 11. 1851
is presented the application
of the heirs of James Lyon deceased for an
incollof
Pension under the act of the
June 1832.
Lyon
was an
Artificer, and
belonged it is supposed
to Col. Flowers Regt
and if so, would be entitled to a
increase of pension at the rate of $240
I am
very respectfully
Your
Obt. to
L.M. Dring
James
E. Heath Esq.
Court of Pensions
Washington, D.C
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Sir
Cinncinati, Ohio
August 20th 1832
send you
inclosed the
declarations
of J. W. Turner, Elijah
Sites, Hezekiah Stites and James
Lyon, old soldiers
of the Revolution,
who
with
to obtain the benefit of
the act of Congress of June 7th
1832
and will thank you, if
will have their certificates
sent on
to me as
their
agent, or to themselves
respectively,
(to Cincinati in every case
in time to receive their money on the
4th September next,
am very respectfully
that Lot
your
by
Head
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Hamilton
Brief in the case of James Lyon, late of
County and State of Ohio
act 7 June 1832,
Claim, (original" or" for increase."
Proof exhibited, (if original)
I documentar, ritory, or upon by roller
(If for increase.)
Has additioned in admission I so, what?
Artillery artificer
Incerated from
$144 to preceper annum
Name and residence of Agent.
Lill, Dury,
Canandaigua
NY
S. Cole
Examining Clerk.
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March 27, 1925

BA-J/MS
Dr. Margaret Farr Hara
432 South Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles, California

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to
Revolutionary War pensioners, James and Nathaniel Lyon.
You are furnished herewith, the record of James Lyon as shown
by papers on file in pension claim, S. 4588, and that of Nathaniel Lyon
as shown by papers on file in pension claim, W. 9510.
Very truly yours
on
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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sion on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
1277
LENGTH OF
SERVICE.
3 years
RANK.
Arifer
of application for pen-
James Lyon T.F.4588
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
J Bruen
discharged July 7, 178
COLONEL.
Baldwin
Artillery artifices regt
STATE.
Continental
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Essex county.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 1832 His cl al
Residence at date of application, Hamilton Ohio
Age at date of application, Corn Sept
1910
Jonathan W. and Rev James Lyon, a resident of Two
Creek Hamilton to Ohio aged 66 years
Will
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Sons of the Revolution
in the State of New York
Frances Tavern
Corner Broad Pearl Streets
New York City December 18th 1909
Pension Bureau,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary
Service of James Lyon, who was born in Lyon Farm,
Elizabeth, N.J. on August 31st 1755, and died in
Mill Creek Farm, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 20th
1841,
He was a soldier in Col. Jedadiah Baldwin's
Regiment of Artifices and was pensioned for three years
actual service.
Thanking you in advance for your attention
in this matter, I remain,
Yours very truly,
of
L. P. Wilson
Curator.
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3 -- 871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Brifed by L.D. Lamparter
Claim No.
Certificate No.
Claimant
Soldier
Service James Lyons
Additional Servi N.
Rev. War
enlisted wit
No, state record, 190
No claim, combination records
1900.
REMARKS:
No claim as above
Try Juvd 4588
$23799 enlisted.
Chief Division
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E. M. VIOLETTE
HISTORY
Commissioner of Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
KIRKSVILLE, MO.
/4 /08,
I am secking to at all the information I can
concerning one James Lyons, a Revolutionary soldier who
in all probability enlisted from New Jersey.
after the close
of the war he moved to Kentucky
I am anxious to know
of purchase any record of him in the Pension Burean record
I shall be gratified for any information you can give me
concerning his enlistment, conduct, and discharge. Any
information he can concerning his wife will also be
appreciated.
yours truly
E. W. Violette
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Indiana
Jeffersonville
July 2 -1898
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give
which James Lyon of Ohio
the date upon
Artillery service
New Jersey soldier
the Revolution contained a pension for
Also, the data upon which Peter See of
Ohio New Jersey soldier of the Revolution
obtained pension for military services
These two patriots (my great grand father) came
not with the this company emigration, & reined
Military bounty land warrant for
services in the war of the Revolution.
Hoping for uncerly reply,
Sidney Lyon
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July 1898
Mr. S Lyon
Jeffersonville and
1908 June 12. Hist. to
C. M. Violette V. L.M.
1910 and 3 Hist to Mr. L. B.
Wilson
1935 Mar. 27. Hist to Do
Margaret Forster See corres
Rev. J. Nathaniel Lyon a
Rev War
File No. 4588

INVALID.
4588
James Lyon
Artificer Rev War
Act: June 7. 1832
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 231
Arrangement of 1870.]
Continental Line
Records corrected,
Apr 26, 104.
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Payments to be made
at Cincinnati O.
by the Pres W.S. Br B
Agent for paying Pension
1
ers, in the Agency of Ohio
Recorded by
. Rice
Clerk, in Book D Vol. 10
page 39-
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States
, of the 7th June, 1832, James Lyon
of the State of
Ohio
who was an Artificer in the Army of
the Revolution
is entitled to receive One Hundred & forty four dollars and
---
cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing
on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the
4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States,
this 15th day of December
one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
-
Examined and
Countersigned. }
J L Edwards
Leap
Secretary of War
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
James Lyon
further proof or explanation.
1. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
which require
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason
assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he
served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension
he is entitled?
his
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
his
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832?
W
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
his
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal?
yes
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2
XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary
service?
.
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtain
XIII.
ing it?
If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
Domentary for the whole period
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who
administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under
his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age,
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered?
year --
and --
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how
long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being
duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recolelection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: Formonths
and --
days, I served as a-
For months
days, I served as aand
for such service I claim a pension."
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by
the
S.4588
James Lyon
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( )
James Lyon

The Baver James
an Artificer
Lyon has served as
in my Company in the
Army of the United States, faithfully
years the time for which he
inlisted for and now is Discharged
Given Under my Hand
Marristain July 7th 1830
in Mayor
artificers
this
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Set to L.M.
Denry 28 Apl 51
Ohio
3135.
James Lyon
of Hamilton in the State of Ohio
who was an Artificer in the Compy commanded
by Captain Bruner of the Reg
commanded
by Col. Baldwin
in the New Jersey
line for 3 years from
1777
Continental (not. J. Line
Apr. 25, 1914.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio
at the rate of 144 Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th day of Dec 32
and sent to H.P.
Gams Cincinnati. O
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832
216 -
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar:33 -72
$288-
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by
Nathan Rice Clerk
Book D
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