Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7856, for Peter Paddock, New York
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
New York 
Paddock, Peter
NUMBER
R. 7856
CONTENTS
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No. 12067
Peter Paddock
Oby 5.10.11.17
P.352
Rejected
Adriel Ely
Waterston
Jefferson Cy
[illegible]
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No 12067
Brief in the case of Peter Paddock of Pamela.
County of Jefferson in the State of New York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or Judge? Before a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disable by bodily infirmary?
3. How old is he? Seventy Five Years, 75
4. State his service, as directed in the [illegible]nexed.
Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Volunteered [illegible] June Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.
In 1776 5 private Capt Caleb Bently. Lieut [illegible] Vranken
Enlisted [illegible] 1777 9 Boatman Capt John Cole
In the year that the battle of Monmouth was fought (1778) hired a substitute
named George Claypoole for 9 months, and had no doubt he served his term out
5. In what battles was he engaged? 
Not any
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
New City, Albany Cy. New York
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By traditionary evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
no
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.
Chas. S Wilcox Examining Clerk.
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R. 12047
Adriel Ely
Watertown
NY
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STATE OF NEW YORK
Jefferson County,
On this 11 day of September 1832, personally appeared in open Court,
before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, now sitting, Peter
Paddock, a resident of Pamela in said County, aged 75 years,
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 
Left New City in the County of Albany as a Volunteer on the 5
day of June 1776. Went to a place called Fort Constitution opposite West
Point served five months. my [illegible] was Van Vranken. Capt Caleb
Bentley from Hoosick - [illegible] Henry K Van Rensselaer. [illegible] Schuyler
commanded the Regulars. Was discharged in Albany, the 1 day
of March 1777. Went to Saratoga Lake [illegible] under Capt. John Cole
in the batteau service for nine months. Served the time out in carrying
provisions from Albany as far as the boats went up the River. [illegible]
Follicot Dow was called Quarter Master Genl. was discharged in Albany
[illegible] [illegible] lay at Saratoga Lake under Capt Cole, we went to work in
making a road from Saratoga [illegible] to Sandy Hill. Then went to [illegible]
[illegible] [illegible] cutting [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] with this [illegible] [illegible] [illegible]
[illegible} command the batteau service in carrying provisions. A little while
later the nine months had expired, I was taken out of the batteau service to
put a [illegible] of the magazine a [illegible] under the command of Capt
Philip Young. [illegible] discharged in Albany. This Van Burgoyne [illegible]
while I was in the batteau service. That is the year when the Battle of Monmouth 
was fought. I hired a substitute [illegible] nine months to fill a draft
whose name was George [illegible] who went into the service and I have no
[illegible] served his time out, as he came home at the end of nine months.
At the time when Cherry Valley was cut off & destroyed by the Indians under
Brant, was out on two weeks. Went up at the Battle when he [illegible]
[illegible] was defeated[illegible] on two weeks. This was in the winter time
Capt. Christopher Tillman [illegible] Barker. Was out at Canajoharie.
[illegible] was then [illegible] under Capt. Tillman. Thinks he was born in 1757, but is
not certain. Has no [illegible] of his age. Was born at Nine Partners in
Duches[sic] County.  Has [illegible] discharge in writing but has lost them [illegible] no [illegible].
[illegible]. Removed from Nine Partners to Rhinebeck - then to
Claverack - then to New City - then to Amsterdam - then to Pamela
in the County of Jefferson whew he now resides. that he knows [illegible]
being by whom he can prove his service.
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present; and declares
that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
P. Burchard Clerk
M
Peter Paddock
[illegible]
We, Abram Spalsbury , residing in the Town of Pamela
in said County, and Ebenezer Sabin residing in Pamela hereby certify,
that we are well acquainted with Peter Paddock who has subscribed and sworn to the
above declaration; that we believe him to be 75
years of age; that he is reputed and believed
, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in
that opinion.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
P. Burchard Clerk
A Spalsbury
Ebenezer Sabin
And the said Court 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 Abraham
Spalsbury who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the
town of Pamela and that Ebenezer Sabin who has also signed
the same, is a resident in Pamelia and is a credible person, and that their statement
is entitled to credit.
PELEG BURCHARD, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify,
that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of
Peter Paddock for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Court, this 12th day
of September 1832
P. Burchard Clerk
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April 18, 1936.

Mr. William W. Paddock
114 Fenway
Boston, Massachusetts.

BA-J/ILL
John Paddock - S.14076
Peter Paddock-R. 7856

Dear Sir:
In compliance with your personal request, you are furnished
herewith the Revolutionary War records of John and Peter Paddock,
from pension claims, based upon their service in the Revolutionary
JOHN PADDOCK-S. 14076.
John Paddock was born in the year 1765, in Nine Partners,
Dutchess County, New York; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York,
he enlisted July 1, 1781, served as private in Captain Peter Van
Rensselaers company, Colonel Willett's New York regiment, was in the
battle of West Canada Creek and was discharged January 1, 1782 at
Fort Plain.
After the close of the war, the soldier moved to Phillips
town, Dutchess County, New York, thence to Camillus, Onondaga County,
New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September
25, 1832, at which time he resided in Camillus, New York. John
Paddock made no reference to wife or children.
In 1832, Solomon Paddock, brother of John Paddock, was a
resident of Camillus, New York; said Solomon was born May 19, 1768.
Their father was living at the time John Paddock served in the war.
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PETER PALDOCK-R. 7856.
Peter Paddock was born in the year 1757 (as near as he remembered) 
in Nine Partners, Dutchess County, New York; the names of
his parents were not stated. He moved from there to Rhinebeck,
thence to Claverack, then to New City, Albany County, New York, from
there to Amsterdam, New York, and after that to Panela, Jefferson
County, New York, where he resided in 1832.
September 14, 1832, Peter Paddock applied for pension which
might have been due on account of his service in the Revolutionary 
War. He stated then that he volunteered June 5, 1776 in New City,
New York, and served five months as corporal in Captain Caleb
Bentley's company, Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer's New York regiment, 
stationed at Fort Constitution, that he enlisted April 1,
1777, served in Captains John Cole's and Philip Young's companies,
engaged in the bateau service, and was discharged at the expiration
of nine months; furthermore, that he was called out subsequently on
short tours, and served as corporal in Captain Christopher Tillman's
company, Colonel Bancroft's New York regiment, once at Cherry Valley,
and at another time, at Canajoharie.
His claim for pension was not allowed as he failed to furnish
proof of service of six months in a regularly organized military
corps, as required by the pension law under which he applied, which
law made no provision for batteau service.
Peter Paddock made no reference to wife or children at the
time he made application for pension.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Jany 17- 1903
M. E. Burrell
Freeport Ill
1914 Nov. 4 Hist. to Mrs. Lillian
K. Thompson
1916 Jany. 22. To Miss Mary E Rutherford
1936-April 18. Hist to Wm W. Paddock -[illegible]
1856
Peter Paddock
Service:
Enlisted: , 18
Discharged: , 18
Application filed: , 18
Alleges:
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P. O.
Recognized.
Contract.
Cert. of Dis. 
Searched for ,18 .
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1856
New York
Revo:
Peter Paddock
Rejected
[illegible] A Ely 12 Aug
1833
Act 7 June 32
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State of New York
Jeff. County Personally appeared before me, the
undersigned a Justice of the Peace in the County
aforesaid Peter Paddock who being duly sworn according
to law deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age
and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear
positively to the precise length of his service, but according
to the best of his recollection he served [illegible]
than the periods mentioned below and in the following
grades for five months. I served as third Corporal
in Capt Caleb Bentley Co. Colo Major Harry K. Van Rensselaer
[illegible] New York State Troops - Volunteered at New City in
the Co. of Albany June 5, 1776 March to Fort Constitution appoint West
Point and then remained and did duty till late in November
when we went on board of Stoop to return to Albany and
was presented by the [illegible] landed at [illegible] & march to Albany
and was then dismissed by and paid off- having served
more than five months. I ask a pension on this period of service
for five months during the time I was at Fort Constitution
was chiefly employed in building a battery & strengthening
that portion. Major Schuyler had command of the Fort
remember Capt Jackson of the Continental troops & also Capt Childs
of the same service - Genl Washington was then a day or two about
the time of Independence either before or after a few days-
My next after the [illegible] service was performed in Capt Christopher
Tilghman & Co. Col. Bancroft Regt New York Milita in New
City now Lansingburgh N.Y.  I was a Corporal in said Company
to the end of the War and where in there was a call [illegible]
out - One at the [illegible] of Cherry Vally[sic] full two weeks one in
the defeat of Johnson full two and half Weeks - One at Canajoharie
full two weeks and in a great many tours of four.  [illegible]
two & sometime only one day each. Twice or for [illegible]
was [illegible] several days - Was out at Fort Edward & was
one in scouting parties frequently not engaged in keeping guard nights
taking turns - then [illegible] service, were all performed by me 
as Corporal in Tilman's Co. and amount to not less
than four months - Some part of the term kept guard of
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half moon - These items of service I did not
think of consequence enough to mention, supporting 
the Boat Service embraced by the Law - I now
as a pension for nine months service as Corporal
exclusive of some service. The reason that I did
not procure the affidavit of a [illegible] is - that
there was none residing in the town I live in -
I have no mind of my age
I have given the names of Capt Jackson & Capt Childs &
Major Schuyler while at the Fort Constitution. - In the
[illegible] the officers were chiefly [illegible] - &
[illegible] Schuyler & Maj. Schuyler Capt [illegible] Capt
Freeman, Colo Yates & Capt Yates Col Van Rensselaer &
a great many other officers - The tours in all amounting
to four months service was performed during the
year 1780 & to the close of the War.
Sworn to & subscribed the
8th day of May 1833 before me
Danl. Lee Justice of the Peace
State of New York
County Clerks Office I Peleg Burchard Clerk of the said County do certify
that Daniel Lee [illegible] before whom the foregoing affidavit purports
to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices
of the peace in and for the said County And that I am acquainted 
with his handwriting and verily believe his name subscribed to
the said affidavit to to his proper handwriting and signature
Witness my hand
and the seal of the said County this Fifteenth day of May 1833
P. Burchard Clerk
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War Depart
Pension off
Aug. 12, 1833
Sir
The claim of Peter Paddock has been
again examined & disallowed- In his
original declaration he alleged 5 mo & 28 days
land service & 9 mo on board a Batteau. The
latter being rejected he makes an affidavit
before a magistrate and alleges an agregate[sic] 
of service in various [illegible] amounting
to 4 mo - No addition can be made to a
claim by augmenting the term or grade of service
in a mere affidavit. It should be
made before a court of Record. If he should
renew his claim it will be necessary to
furnish satisfactory evidence of his service as
the omission to state it in the original declaration raises a presumption against it-
& Martin Sheely are
The claims of Henry Van Custer is suspended for
some evidence of their service or a more satisfactory
support of the personal character alleged age &
traditionary reputation of the claimants -
M. Sheely's claim must be susceptible of other
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proof than that of his brother & claimants are
required to produce the best evidence in their
power. Their papers are placed on file
no claim in file
John Caster's claim will be taken up in its turn
among the returned cases of New York
With respect to H. Phillipse it appears by the Register 
of claims that it was recd & numbered 12046 &
by some unascertainable cause has been thrown
out of the current of the action of this office
it may be some time before it may be reached
in the second examination of all the papers
it might be well to renew his declaration-
It is proper to apprise you that the business of
the office is conducted by fixed rules and under the
operation many reasons intrinsic to particular
claims may deny them on action in the order
of their receipt-
---
A of 7 June
Rec Vol. 9
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A Ely
12 Aug 33
06
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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
Peter Paddock which require
further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
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? Yes
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?
A full & detailed account of service is indispensable
[illegible] the Regulations of the Department
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
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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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? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining 
it? No
XIII. 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? Yes
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?
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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 recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For - 
year- months and - days, I served as a- . For - months
and - days, I served as a - and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served,
and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of
the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too
indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he
must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits
the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as 
well as the regiment, company, and line to which be belonged. The magistrate who may administer
the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature
of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the
certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must
pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly
attached to the certificate.
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Rectangular Stamp
U.S.P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
JAN 15 1903
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Commissioner of Pensions
Washington,
D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly
furnish me with transcript of
application for pension of David
Paddock, a Revolutionary soldier of
Dutchess Co., N.Y.
Also that of Job Paddock a Rev.
soldier of N.Y. at one time of Albany
Co. With acknowledgments of courtesies
recd. I am very Respectfully,
M.E. Burrell
Freeport, Illinois
Jan 10, 1903. (over.)
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I should be glad to have
records of Peter Paddock and
Henry Paddock of Dutchess Co
militia, 5th Reg Col. Wm Humprey
M.E. Burrell
Pension
D
Jan
13
-1903
Office
U.S.
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PENSION
C
NOV
2
1914
OFFICE
U.S.

20
9000
-
180,000
9000
10
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Oneonta, N. Y.
41 Center st-
Oct 30th - 1914.
Pension Dept Washington
D.C.
Gentlemen,
Will you kindly
tell me whether or not
you have any record of
Peter Haddock of Long
Island. N.Y. who served
in the Revolutionary war
who his wife was or anything
with regard to him which you
might have I would be very
thankful for.
Very Sincerely
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Mrs. Lilian K. Thompson
Oneonta, N.Y.
#41 Center St.
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Round Stamp:

PENSION OFFICE 
U.S.
JAN 18 1916
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Rev see
Bainbridge, N.Y., Jan 17, 1916.
Department of Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:
Can you give me any further information regarding Peter Paddock,
a Revolutionary War soldier?
I believe he lived somewhere on Long Island. He enlisted as
private in Col. [illegible]ington's Dutchess Co. Militia, and was afterward
sent to Col. Lamb's Artillery as Sergeant.
He was twice married, and had a daughter named Catherine,
born March 27, 1797.
I would like to obtain the name of his wives and other
children, also any further war record.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours
(Miss) Mary
E. Rutherford
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Mr. Paddock whose card
is attached called Apr.
9, 1936 & requested the
Rev. War record of
S.14076
Paddock and
Peter Paddock, R.7856.
[illegible]
WILLIAM W. PADDOCK
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF BOSTON
From Photo Order
114 Fenway
Boston Mass
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John Caster
N. Y.
No Rev claim
Nov. 4, 1914
Letter of Aug. 12, 1833
to
Adriel Ely
in
R.7856 Peter Paddock
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Martin Sheely
No Rev claim.
Nov. 4, 1914
Letter of Aug. 12, 1833
to Adriel Ely
in
R.7856 Peter Paddock
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In reply to your request of - , received -
for a statement of the military history of Peter Paddock
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.
Only One R.7856
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE., RANK., OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED, STATE.
CAPTAIN., COLONEL.
June 5, 1776 5 mos. corporal Caleb Bentley Henry K. Van Rensselaer N. Y.
stationed at Fort Constitution
Apr 1, 1777 9 mos. John Cole Philip Young Batteau service
Several short terms Corporal Christopher Tillman Bancroft
Battles engaged in, -
Residence of soldier at enlistment, [illegible] at New City, Albany Co., N. Y.
Date of application for pension, Sept 14 1832. R.
Residence at date of application, born in 1757 at Nine Partners, Dutchess Co. N. Y.
Remarks: His claim was not allowed - he failed to furnish
satisfactory proof of six months military service required
by the law of June 7, 1832 under which law " Batteau service" was
not pensionable. He lived at Nine Partners, Rhinebeck, Claverack, New City, 
Amsterdam & Pamela.  No ref. to [illegible] family data whatever.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
year and 
officer data transmitted