Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21966, for John Shirtliff, Connecticut
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
Conn.
Shirtliff, John
or Shirtiff
NUMBER 
S. 21966
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Letter to A. Story 22 Oct 183?  
Cer to Pen agt 7 Decr 183?
To Wisconsin fr. 4 March 1838
24th Jany 1839.  Notification sent to Cyrus Hawley will make --
Letter to Cyrus Hawley 29 Feb 1830.
Letter to Hon J. D. Doty 13 March 1840
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1938 from 4 March 1838 to 28 May 1839 the day of his death.  Agt. notified 2 April 1840
Dead
Wisconsin L. 18,940
John Shirtiff ~ of Franklin Co in the State of Vermont who was a Pr in the Compay [Company] commanded by Captain Elderkin of the Regt commanded by Col. ----- in the Connecticutt line for Troops ~ 14 Mo Private $46.66
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Nov 1833 and Sent to Wm. Bridges, St. Albans, Vt
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833.  116.65
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mch '34.  23.33
$139.98
{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by J. T. Sprague Clerk
Book E Vol. 3 Page 92
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 16th, 1840
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "Anact directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of John Shirtliff, decd.
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Wisconsin Agency, at the rate of forty six Dollars and Sixty six Cents
per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1838, to the 28th May 1839, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present
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No 2921
Declaration
of John Shirtliff
for a Pension
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DECLARATION
Revolutionary claim, under an Act of Congress, Passed
June 7th, A.D. 1832.
State of Vermont}  Franklin County, Probate Court, July 13th A.D. 1832
District of Georgia}
Personally appeared in open Court, being the Probate Court, for the County of Franklin, and a Court of Record,
for said Court, and State of Vermont, as will appear by the first sectiontion of a Statute Law of said State, entitled an act,
constituting Probate Courts, Courts of Records, passed November 15th A.D. 1821, [see 1st section of said act.]
John Shirtliff aged 76 years, resident in Swanton
in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following decla-
tion in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, A.D. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He enlisted in the month of May 1775 in the town of Tol-
land, Connecticut (where he was then resident) under
Capt Solomon Wells, residing in said Tolland. Lieut
Felt, resident of the Town of Summers. Ensign Parker
he thinks resident of Wellington, in said State of Con
necticut- the name of his Col he does not recollect
but the General's name under whom he served was
Joseph Spencer soon after his enlistment, he marched
to Brookline, in the State of Massachusetts; and in
a short time removed from Brookline to Roxbury
in said State- where he served untill December-
when he was discharged and returned home- serving
a little longer than his term of time for which he
enlisted.
He again enlisted at Tolland aforesaid for the term of six months
(he thinks) in the month of June 1776, under Capt
Elderkin of Windham, in the State of Connecticut- that
at the time he last enlisted, he had the promise of being
set back (as the applicant expresses it) to the first of May
same year. So that his time of service would end with the
rest of the Company on the first of December- that he
was enlisted by the Lieut belonging to Capt Elderkins
Company, but his name he does not recollects he marched
from Ellington, Connecticut, to Skeensborough
(now White Hall) and fro thence to Ticonderoga, in
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same year.  So that his time of service would end with the rest of the Company on the first of December - that he was enlisted by the Lieut belonging to Capt Elderkins Company, but his name he does not recollect; he marched from Ellington, Connecticut, to Skeensborough (now White Hall) and from thence to Ticonderoga, in the State of New York, where he served untill the last day of November or first day of December 1776,  was then discharged.  while at Ticonderoga he was employed on board of a Boat plying to and from Skeensborough, & Ticonderoga Fort, in the employment of the Army, transporting provisions and stores -  The reasons for having employed on board of a transport were on account of the service by him rendered the Commander of the Boat from Skeensborough to Fort Ticonderoga he the Commander finding him to be a good hand.  On their arrival the Commander solicited Capt Elderkin to let him remain on board during his time of service being in want of hands on board of said Boat; and accordingly obtained leave of his Capt for him to remain on board; where he accordingly did remain untill the time he enlisted for was expired.
He again enlisted in the month of Septmber 1777 in the Town of Ellington, in the State of Connecticut, under Capt Simeon Belknapp of said Ellington, as a teamster; that he entered the service with his own team for the term of six months, that he went from Ellington to Cloverick or Peekskill; and was afterwards employed in transporting French baggage from old Springfield to Fish Kill, Danbury, & elsewhere for the term of three months - and was then stationed at old Springfield where he served the remaining three months - and was employed in carrying wood to those employed in the United States service, in said Springfield.  He further states that he drew rations for himself and forage for his team during the whole time; and that his Cattle were shod and supported by Government during the whole time of the six months service aforesaid.
There were employed with him ten persons as teamsters all under the command of said Capt Belknapp,
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where he served the remaining three months - and was employed in carrying wood to those employed in the United States service, in said Springfield.  He further states that he drew rations for himself and forage for his team during the whole time; and that his Cattle were shod and supported by Goverment [Government] during the whole time of the six months service aforesaid 
There were employed with him ten persons as teamsters all under the command of said Capt Belknapp, (& constantly employed every day during the whole winter) Daniel Newell, Reuben Bradley, George Charter, William Wallace, David Belknapp, Simeon Belknapp Jr., John Newell, Hezekiah Russell, and two others by the name of Wallace whose given names he does not recollect - that he was discharged in the month of March 1778.  He further states that he was drafted twice & served at New London, under Capt Lathrop, & at Long Island under Capt Parker, being in the whole about four months does not recollect the names of his field Officers; except General Spencer who commanded at Long Island.
He has no documentary evidence whatever.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
John Shirtliff
And the Court do hereby, declare their opinion that, the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
William Bridges Judge
I, John Gated, jr. Register of the Court of Probate, for the district aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matters of the application of John Shirtliff for a pension.
I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 3d day of August
John Gates Jr. Register.
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APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Milwaukee ss. Wisconsin
On this Twentieth day of November 1838, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Milwaukee personally appeared John Shirtliff who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Levi Wells of Golland, Cont., also to the company of Capt. Elderkin at Ticonderoga & in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Mott, or as he believes *& in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont & being thereby entitled to forty six Dollars and sixty six cents per annum from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the Territory of Wisconsin where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be payable, in future.  The following are his reasons for removing from Swanton Vermont to Milwaukee, Wisconsin - His son had settled in Wisconsin, and he having no means of support being eighty three years of age Sept. 6, 1838 came as his ^sons solicitation to live with him -  
*as to the name of of his Colonel, being old, he cannot recollect it at this time, but the name of his General the first year of service was Spencer
John Shirtliff
Sworn and subscribed to before me,}
the day and year aforesaid.}
John S. Rockwell}
Justice of the Peace}
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.  The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity.  He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit.  The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner directed.
Territory of Wisconsin}
Milwaukee County} ss.
I Cyrus Hawley Clerk of the District Court for the County and Territory aforesaid, do hereby certify, that John S. Rockwell Esqr. before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken is and was at the time of calling the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and authorized to take the same, & further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice & verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine.  
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the District Court this 20th day of November A. D. 1838~
Cyrus Hawley Clerk
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Wisconsin Territory}
Milwaukee County ss}
I Jason Shirtliff of County and Territory aforesaid do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with John Shirtliff and know him to be the person discribed [described] in the within affidavit and who executed the same.
Jason Shirtliff
Sworn to and subscribed before me}
this 20th day of Nov 1838}
John S. Rockwell, J. Peace}
Wisconsin Territory}
Milwaukee County ss}
Be it known that on this twentieth day of November A. D. 1838 personally appeared before me Jason Shirtliff to me personally known to be a person of truth & veracity - and entitled to credit on oath - and made affidavit to the above certificate subscribed by him
John S. Rockwell Justice of Peace
Territory of Wisconsin}
Milwaukee County} ss.
I Cyrus Hawley Clerk of the District Court for the County and Territory aforesaid, do hereby certify, that John S. Rockwell Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken is and was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and authorized to take the same - & further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice & verily believe that the signature to the same certificate is genuine~  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the District Court this 20th day of November A. D. 1838
Cyrus Hawley Clerk
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Revolution
21966
INVALID.
File No. 21,966
John Shirtliff
Pri Rev War
Act:  June 7th 32"
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 363
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Comptrollers office
October 9th 1833
I Elisha Phelps comptroller of public Accounts of the state of Connecticut, do certify that upon an authenticated copy of the pay roll of the 9th Co 2nd Regt raised by order of the General Assembly of the Colony of Coneticut May 1775 commanded by Capt Solomon Wills, the name of John Shantliff appears. He inlisted on the 5th of May, and served in said company as a private antd the 17th day of December 1775, being seven months & twelve days By the records of the state it appears that the General Assembly in June 1776 ordered two collations to be raised to join the continental army in the Northern Department & to serve and the first day of Dec 1774 & appointed John Douglass col of the 1st battalion & Herman Scott Col of the other Vene Elderkin was appointed one of the captains in the first collation) That Capt Vine Elderkin is credited on the books of the Pay Table" 1783 April 1st By and " rendered state Reg in 1776 & 773.19.7; d Nov " 16th 1784 by do Swifts Reg 1777 986.19.2.
But no roll of his company has been found.
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That I find no account of the team service. It is believed that such services were nebraced in the accounts of the Quarter Master department
That under date 10th December 1776 I find charged on the books of the pay table on "Capt Ebenezer Lathrop (Col Elys Ballalcose) D" to order on Treasurer in account your company L 172,0,0. & under date 26th March 1777 Capt Lathrope Colo Eby battalion is credits vis, By so much charged to Col McClellan L 172,0,0; & under the same date Col Samuel McClellan is charged with L 172 paid to each of his four captains viz Lathrop, Walerman, Conoersed Hollbrook L 688,0,0. Issued no roll of the collation or of Capt Lathrope company The copence was charged to the United States.
I find on file Capt Ebenezer Lathrop Js bond dated Dec 10th 1776; in the condetion of which is his depereplcon whereas the above Ebenezer Lathrope is appointed Pay Master to his own company now to be raised to join the continental army near New York
le [crossed out of capt] E Phelps
Also under date April 3rd 1777 there is charged to the United States the account of Capt Jonathan Parkers company Col Sages Regt L 563,14,5; d that I find no roll of the company or regt E Phelps
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I Sarah Steel of Sharon in the county of Windsor of state of Vermont Sommerly of Tolland in the state of Connecticut Testify & say that in the year 1775 I was then living in my fathers family in said Tolland, and that John Sheertliff my brother now of Swanton in the state of Vermont then at home enlisted into the state service to join the army at Cambridge in the state of Massachusetts, I recollect his marching off and his returning at the end of the six months and in the year 1776 he again enlisted to go to Ticonderoga according to my best recollection he was then absent six months he was afterward in the United Service but how long I cannot recollect & further saith not
Sarah Steel 
Windsor Ss Woodstock 24 July 1832 then the above Sarah Steel a credible witness personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth
Benj Swan Justice Peace
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Affidavits in support of
John Shirtliff claim
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I Simeon Belknap of Randolph orange county district of Randolph & state of Vermont aged seventy four years testify and say that I was acquainted in the year 1775 with one John Shirtliff then of East Windsor afterwards called Ellington in the state of Con where I then resided at the time that it was then undertood that the said Shirtliff enlisted into the state troops and went to Roxbury Mass as a soldier and according to my belief served the term of six months I further testify that the next year 1776 the said Shirtliff was again in military service according to my belief and memory and that it was understood he went as a soldier with the troops to Theensboro or Ticondaroga [illegible] York and was out six months more I further testify and say that in the year 1779 or 80 the said Shirtliff [illegible] isted with the subscriber as a teamster for six months under captain S Belknap & under the command of Col Smith Dep Quarter Master and served the full time and drew rations and pay in the same manner as soldiers of the army the teams were kept by the government were employed from Springfield Mass to various places on the North River NY until winter & there were employed in drawing wood for the troops stationed at Springfield afsd
and further saith not Simeon Belmap
State of Vermont District of Randolph} At Randolps in said district July 27, 1832 Then the above named Simeon Belknap to the subscriber well known as a person of truth & veracity personally appeared & made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth 
Before Frederick Griswold Judge of Probate 
State of Vermont District of Randolph} Probate Register office July 27, AD 1832 I Jacob K Parish clerk on register of the Probate court for the district aforesaid hereby certify that the aforesaid affidavit was sworn to & subscribed in open court the day & year afsd In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of sd court and subscribed my name
Jacob K Parish clerk on regr
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JL Edwards Esqr
Coms of Pensions
Washington DC
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Bank of Burlington
Jan 19, 1838
J L Edwards Esqr
Coms of Pensions
Sir
John Shirtliff Pr under the Act of 7 June 1832 at the rate of $46.66 per annum was last paid to the 4th March 1838, and the 8th June 1838 as appears by our books
Very Respectfully
Your Obed Ser
E T Engbotz 
for R C Cole
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Oct 16 
Mr Evans
Postage stamped
J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City.
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Milwaukee W.T Sept 25' 38
J.L. Edwards Esq.

Dear Sir,
John Shirtliff of the 
State of Vermont, and a Pensioner there
has lately removed from that state to the
Territory (Wisconsin) and has requested
me to give you notice of the fact 
and of his desire to be removed from
the Vermont Agency to the agency
nearest Milwaukee. If he can be
transferred to the agency at Chicago,
if there be one there, and none in this
Territory, it would be satisfactory wherein
Mr Shirtliff is a Pensioner under the Law
of the 7. June, 1832- and has resided in
Swanton, Vt. His pension Certificate
is recorded in the Pension Office in Book
E. Vol. 3. Page 92 by John E Sprague
Clerk- Mr Shirtliff wishes that you
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would send a blank Certificate as soon 
as convenient, that he may have it
filled out as is required by Law, and
obtain his transfer letter soon
Your early attention will very 
much oblige,
Your obedient servant,
Augustus Story
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Hon. J.L. Edwards
Coms. of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Milwaukee Wisconsin Ty Nov. 20th 1838

Sir,
Enclosed is the application of Mr John Shirtliff
for a transfer of the payment of his pension to the Terrty.
I have lately received information from General
Jones the Agt. for paying pensions in the Territory, that
payment could not be made by him but must be
made at the Treasury Department in all cases where the
pensioner has neglected to draw for eight months.
If the enclosed application is in due form and the
transfer made you will please inform me whether
the information from Genl. Jones is correct or not.
Very Repectfully
Your Obt Srvt.
Cyrus Hawley

Hon. J.L. Edwards
Washington
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Apl 5
Mr Evans
Milwaukee postmark
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C. 
FREE
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Milwaukee (Wis. Ter.) 13th March 1839
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Com" of Pensions,
Sir
Mr. John Shirtliff has desired me to ascertain how he can procure payment of pension money now due to him on his certificate dated 8th November 1833 no. 18,940. -  He has handed me a communication from you of 24th Jany. last informing him that he had been transfered from the Roll of Burlington Vermont to that of Wisconsin, and having known pensions recently paid by drafts upon the Receiver of Public money in the Land Office here I take the liberty to enquire if Mr. Shitliff can receive his in the same manner. -  You will confer a favor by giving me the desired information, and if a draft is sent for the years pay accruing on the 4th Inst, causing notice to be given to Mr. Shirtliff or myself-
Yours Very Respectfully
Ma. N. Gardner
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John Shirtliff
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War Department
Pension Office
September 23, 1833
Sir,
The papers in support of the claim of John Shirtliff, have been again examined and are herewith returned to you.
He should, if possible, produce direct proof of his second tour of service, as it is extremely improbable that he would have been seperated [separated] from his company to enter on board a transport.  His term of service as Teamster, will not be allowed, unless it be made to appear clearly that he was not engaged under a civil contract.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant
J L Edwards

W. Bridges Esq
St. Albans
Vt.
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I John Shirtliff of Swanton County of Franklin and State of Vermont do testify and say that during  the time which I served in the Army of the Revolution as stated in my declaration herewith annexed I was not employ'd upon any civil contract; that my service at Ticonderoga was in the employment of the government as much as any soldier in Captain Elderkins Company.  my name was continued on the roll and when the Boat was at Ticonderoga I always attended roll-call, and ater my return to Connecticut I received my pay for the campaign afsd from Capt Elderkin, and received six months wages, although I did not serve but about five months and fifteen days, as near as he can recollect.  (see declaration) 
I further say that I was paid for my teaming service at the close of my company named in my declaration by Capt Belknap who had charge of the teamsters in the government employ,
John Shirtliff
Sworn to & subscribed this 
21st day of October A D 1833
Before me William Bridges Justice Peace
I further certify that the above named John Shirtliff is a man of truth and veracity
William Bridges
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State of Vermont}
Franklin County ss}
I Horace Janes Clerk of Franklin County Court, do hereby certify that William Bridges, who has signed the within certificate is a Justice of the Peace duly qualified by the Legislature of the State of Vermont, to act as such, and his name affixed to the same is his genuine signature
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand  and affixed the seal of said Court at St. Albans, this 22d day of October A D 1833 ~~
Horace Janes Clerk
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Hon. J. S. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions
Washington D. C.
FREE
In at Feb 16
Mr Evans
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Milwaukee Feby 1st 1839 (Wisconsin Terr'y)
Sir, 
Some eight or ten weeks since I enclosed to you at the request of Mr John Shirtliff of this Town, his papers to get the payment of his pension transfered to the Wisconsin Agency, and as I had not received any answers I supposed you had probably written to him, until his son called on me today to know whether I had received any information from you ~ If the papers have been received please have the goodness to inform Mr Shirtliff or myself of the result ~
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt.
Cyrus Hawley

Hon. J. S. Edwards}
Commr. of Pensions}
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John Shirtliff
Declaration
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 27th, 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT,}
FRANKLIN COUNTY, ss.}
ON this 24th day of June 1833, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Probate, now sitting, John Shirtliff a resident of Swanton in the county of Franklin, and State of Vermont, age 76 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 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
He was born in Tolland State of Connecticut in the year 1755.  Has a record of his age.  When he was called into service he was a resident of Tolland afsd and continued to live in said Tolland till after the Revolutionary War when he lived a short time Ellington Bolton & Summers in Connecticut, and from thence he removed to Chesterfield New Hampshire & from thence to Swanton his now place of residence.
He enlisted in the month of May 1775, in the Town of Tolland Connecticut (where he was then resident) under Capt Solomon Wells residing in said Tolland Lieut Felt, resident of the town of Summers, Ensign Parker (he thinks) resident of Willington, in sd State of Connecticut - the name of his Col he does not recollect, but the Gen name under whom he served was Joseph Spencer.
Soon after his enlistment, he marched to Brookline in the State of Massachusetts; and in a short time removed from Brookline to Roxbury in sd state where he served untill December, when he was discharged and returned home; serving a little longer than his term of time for which he enlisted which was six months.
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He again enlisted at Tolland afsd for the term of six months, (he thinks) in the month of June 1776, under Capt Elderkin of Windham in the State of Connecticut, that at the time he last enlised [enlisted], he had the promis[e] of being set back (as the appli[c]ant expresses it) to the first of May same year, so that his time of service would end with the rest of the Company on the first of Decem'r that he was enlisted by a Lieut belonging to Capt Elderkins Company, but his name he does not recollect; he marched from Ellington to Shenesborough (now White Hall) and from thence to Ticonderoga in the State of N. York where he served untill the last day of November or first day of December 1776, was then discharged.
While at Ticonderoga he was employed on board of a Boat plying to and from Shenesborough and Ticonderoga Fort, in the employment of the Army transporting provisions and stores.
The reasons for having been employed on board of a transport was on account of the services by him rendered the commander of the Boat from Shenesborough to Fort Ticonderoga, the companies finding him to be a good hand on their arrival the commander solicited Capt Elderkin to let him remain on board during his time of service, being in want of hands on board of said boat, he accordingly obtained leave of his Capt for him to remain on board, where he remained untill the time for which he enlisted expired ~
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He again enlisted in the month of September 1777, in the Town of Ellington in the State of Ct under Capt Simeon Belknap of sd Ellington as a Teamster, that he entered the service with his own team for the term of six months, that he went from Ellington to Cloverick or Peekskill, and was afterwards employed in transporting French Baggage from old Springfield, to Fishkill, Danbury and else where for the term of three months was then stationed at old Springfield where he served the remaining three month, and was employed in car[r]ying wood to those employed in the United States service in sd Springfield.  He further states that he drew rations for himself, and forage for his team during the whole time, and that his cattle were shod and supported by Government during the whole time of the six months service of aforesaid
There were employed with him ten persons as teamsters all under the command of said Capt Belknap, and constantly employed every day during the whole winter.  Daniel Newell, Reuben Bradley, George Charter, William Wallis, David Belknap, Simeon Belknap Jr, John Newell, Hezekiah Russell and two others by the name Wallis whose given names he does not recollect, that he was discharged in the month of March 1778.  He further states that he was drafted twice and served at New London under Capt Lathrop, and at Long Island under Capt Parker, being in the
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in the whole about four months, does not recollect the names of his field officers, except Gen spencer who commanded at Long Island.  The applicant further states that he never received a written discharge from service
He also states that he is personally acquainted with the following named gentlemen who live in my present neighborhood who can testify to my character for veracity and their belief respecting my services as a soldier of the Revolution viz Timothey Foster, Esqr, Hon. George Green, Guardner Green, Post Master, Jarib Jackson Esqr, Asa Wilson Jr, Ezra Bowen, Warren Robinson, Esqr, Dr Lewis Janes and Nahum Jenison.
Not acquainted with the Clergyman of sd Town
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity, except the present and declares that his name in not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
John Shirtliff
Sworn & Subscribed}
this day and year afsd}
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We George Green of Swanton County of Franklin & State of Vermon, and Gardner Green, residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Shirtliff who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy six years of age; that he is reported and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed this 1s day of May AD 1833
George Green
Gardner Green
Before me Warren Robinson Justice Peace

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation 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 that George Green who has signed the preceding certificate is one of the Judges of the Court, and a resident of Swanton, and the Guardner Green has signed the same is a respectable merchant and a resident of said Swanton, and they are both personally
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known to the court of and their statement is entitled to credit
Stephen S Brown Judge

I Aaron S Beeman Clerk of the court of Probate, do hereby certify that the fore  going contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Shirtliff for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court at St. Albans in said district the day and year aforesaid
Aaron S Beeman

I Horace James clerk of Franklin County court hereby certify that Warren Robinson Esq who has subscribed the affidavit of the Hon. George Green and Gardner Green is a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the name signed to the before named affidavit purporting to be his, is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal of said court this 23d day of June 1833 at St. Albans in sd county
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State of Vermont} St Albans June 24th 1833
Franklin County Ss}
Personally appeared before the undersigned authority John Shirtliff who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively to the precise lenth 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 six months I served as a private in my first campaign. For five months I served in my 2d campaign. For six months I served as a Teamster. For one month I served as a private and hired a substitute for one month in the same campaign, but claim only one month.
5th and last campaign I served on & in the vicinity of Long Island two months making in the whole 20 months which I actually served and for such service I claim a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
John Shirtliff
Before me William Bridges Justice of the Peace
I further state the deponent is a credible witness
Wm Bridges Justice of the Peace
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I Horace Janes Clerk of Franklin County Court hereby certify that William Bridges Esqr who has signed the within certificate is a Justice of the Peace duly authorised by the Legislature of the State of Vermont to act as such and his name signed to the same is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at St. Albans in said county this 24th day of June A D 1833
Horace Janes Clerk