Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23. 533, John Baker, Mass. New York Vt.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Mass.
New York
Vt

Baker, John

NUMBER S. 23533
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CONTENTS
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State of New York}
County of Washington}
On this 29th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before us the Judges of the Court of Washington County Comm. Pleas. now Sitting John Baker a resident of the town of Fort Ann County of Washington and State of New York aged Seventy one 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 Congrefs pafsed June 7th 1832
That he entered the Service of the United States Under the following named officers and Served as herein Stated
That I resided in the town of Halifax County of Bennington and State of Vermont when I entered the Service in June A.D. 1775 as a Substitute for Thomas Baker under the command of Capt Hugh McCloun in the State Troops Mafsachusetts line and was Stationed at Bunker hill under Gen Putnam was imployed in throwing up a breast work and digging intrenchments on Bunker hill, Prospect hill and Dorchesters Point 
I remained in the Service during the [illegible] of Thomas Bakes's engament which was three Months and was discharged and returned home in September [In the left margin it says "3 Mo"]
That in the Month of June A.D. 1776 I again entered the Service as a Substitute for John Mathews under the command of Capt Robert Biddle in Col Foster's Reg. of State Troops Mafsachusetts line once we were Stationed at White Plains as a guard where we remained Some time and Marched to New York and again was Stationed as a guard and continued there Some time and marched to Fort Washington and then we Marched back to White Plains were Stationed as a guard I remained in the Service and completed the term for which John Matthew would have Served to finish his engagement which was two months and twenty days was discharged and left the Service in the Month [In the left margin it says "2 Mo"] Mo September and returned to Halifax aforesaid where I resided untill in the Month of June A.D. 1777 I volunteered in the State troops as Green Mountain boy So called for four months and entered the Service under the command of Capt Williams in the Reg Commanded by Col Bill Williams we were raised to go to Ticonderoga we Marched to the town of Hubberton and remained there untill we were attacked by a Forty of Indians + tories and a
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battle incured but we were defeated our Capt fell and the company were deranged and Scattered - I then Joined Capt Lee's company in the town of Manchester under Col Seth Warner where we were Stationed about Six weeks and we Marched to Bennington and were Stationed at Sages Mill, as a guard over the Continental Stours where we remained untill Bennington battle after which we Joined the Reg of Col Warner and Marched to Saratoga and was Stationed on Beamus heights and on the 19th day of September in the afternoon the two armies of Gen Gates and Burgoyne had a general battle we fought till it was dark when the army retired into camp the next day Burgoyne retired a Short distance and both armes kept their Stations on the 7th of October the Second General battle we were engaged again till it was dark we then remained on the field of action in readinefs for the next day Burgoyne in the night retreated back about four miles and within a few days he retreated to Saratoga north of Fish creek and on the 17th he Surrendered soon after this my time expired I was discharged and left the Service in October I Served at this time and performed the duty of a Soldier [In the left margin is says "4Mo"] four Months and returned to Halifax where I resided and remained and on the first of May I entered the Service as a Substitute in the year of 1778 for Thomas Baker for Six Months and Joined the company of State Troops of Militia at Mount Independence on Lake Champlain under the command of Capt Smally Lieut Church and Lieut Butterfield and was Stationed there as a guard and was imployed in clearing roads and rebuiling bridges and we went to Ticonderoga for the purpose of attaining our Supplies we remained on this Station untill the first of November when my term of Service expired I Served and performed my duty as a private Soldier Six [In the left margin it says "6 Mo"] months and was discharged I then returned to Halifax aforesaid I Soon after moved to White Creek in the County of Washington and State of New York and on the first of March in the year 1782 I enlisted into the State troops or new [illegible] New York line for nine Months and entered the Service under the command
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of Capt Anthony Welp's he was also the muster Master and Lieut Henrdon in Col Willets Regt we marched to Saratoga and were Stationed there in the Barrack and was imployed in Scouting through the woods from there we marched to Fish Creek to the black house and from thence we marched to Salem where we were again imployed in Scouting to Ticonderoga and many other places we Marched to Schenectady where we were immediately discharged I Served and performed the duty of a Private [In the left margin it says "9 Mo"] Soldier nine Months and my enlistment expired in the Month of December when we left the Service and returned to White Creek where I lived two years and moved to Hebron from thence to Fort Ann where I now reside and have resided ever since That I was born A.D. 1761 in the town of Exeter State of Rhode Island that I expect my age is recorded in the town of Exeter aforesd 
That I have never received a written discharge That I have no documentary evidence and that I know of Person whose testimony I can procure who can testify to my Service except John Doty whose Affidavit is hereunto annexed 
That there is no Stated or Settled Clergyman where I reside
That John H Boyd and Leonard Gibbs persons to whom I am known in my present neighborhood and who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my Service as a Soldier of the revolution
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State John Backer
Sworn to and Subscribed this day and year aforesaid
J S Leigh Clk
Mr John H Boyd residing in the town Whitehall and Leonard Gibbs residing in the town of Granville hereby certify hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John 
Baker who has Subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration That we believe him to be Seventy one years of age That he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a revolutionary soldier and we concur in that opinion
J H Boyd
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S. 
L Gibbs

Sworn and Subscribed}
the day and year aforesaid}
J S Leigh Clk
And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the Matter and after putting the interrogations 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 John H Boyd who has Signed the preceding certificate resident in the town of White Hall and that Leonard Gibbs residing in the town of Granville who has also Signed the Same are credible persons and that their Statement is entitled to credit 

I Jesse S Leigh Clerk of the court of Washington county Comm Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Said Court in the Matter of the application of John Baker for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of my office this 29. day of August 1832
J S Leigh Clk
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John Baker

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Hon
Nathl Patcher
HR
P-210
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BRIEF in the case of John Baker of Fort Ann County of Washington in the State of New York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? Seventy one years 71

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
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Period.
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Entered the Service in June 1775
Entered the Service June 1776
Volunteered June 1777
Entered the Service 1 May 1778
Entered in 1 March 1782
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Duration of Service.
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Years, Months, Days.
- 3 -
- 2 20
- 4 -
- 6 -
- 9 -
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Rank.
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As a Substitute for Thos Baker
Substitute for John Matthews
Private
Substitute for Thomas Baker
private
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Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
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Gen.
Capt Hugh McCloun. Mafsts. troops
Col. Foster's regt Mafsts. troops, Capt Robert Riddle
Col. Bill Williams regt Green Mountain boys Capt Williams
Col. Seth Warner, Capt Lee, Cap. Smally, Lieuts Church + Butterfield
Col. Willett regtm 7th State troops Capt Welps, Lieut Hundson

5. In what battles was he engaged? Saratoga

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Halifax, Bennington Coy. Vermont

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By a living witnefs as to his 9 months service + by traditionary evidence

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No

X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Chas G Wilcox Examining Clerk.
Jany 19. 1833
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1914.

SK

[SEAL]
OFFICE OF
AUDITOR FOR INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
IN REPLYING QUOTE INITIALS

The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of February 4, 1914, you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, at Albany, N Y., the records of this office show last payment to have been made to John Baker, Private, War Rev., certificate No. 5178, at $80.00 per annum., to Sept. 23, 1842, the date of his death, to R. W. Bates, attorney for Clarissa Dake, of McHenry County, Ill., widow.
Said pensioner resided in Washington County, N. Y., for about thirty years, and previous thereto, he resided in Rutland County, Vt.

Respectfully,
R W Woolley Auditor.
moE
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By 
Deputy Auditor.

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U. S. PENSION OFFICE
FEB
10
1914

Form 8577.
Ed. Jan. 24-11-2,000.
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December 12, 1933

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

JOHN BAKER
S. 23533
BA-J/MLB

Mr. Royden M. Swift
17th Street at Sansom
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Baker who enlisted at Halifax, Vermont, and applied for pension in 1832.

His record follows as found in pension claim, S. 23533, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

John Baker was born in 1761 in the town of Exeter, Rhode Island; the names of his parents are not shown in the claim.

While residing in Halifax, Bennington County, Vermont, he enlisted and served as follows: from June, 1775, as a substitute for one Thomas Baker (relationship not stated), as a private in Captain Hugh McClown's (possibly meant for McClellen's) Massachusetts company, and was discharged in September, having served three months; from June, 1776, as a private in Captain Robert Riddle's company, Colonel Foster's Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged in September, having served two months twenty days; from June, 1777, as a private in Captain Williams' company, Colonel "Bill" Williams' regiment of Green Mountain Boys, and in Captain Lee's company, Colonel Seth Warner's regiment, was in the battles of Hubberdton, Bemis Heights and in a another battle with Burgoyne on October 7, 1777, and was discharged in October, having served four months; from May 1, 1778, as a substitute for Thomas Baker, as a private in Captain Smalley's Vermont company, and was discharged November 1, 1778. Shortly after the termination of this service he moved to White Creek, Washington County, New York, where he enlisted March 1, 1782, served as a private in Captain Anthony Welp's company, Colonel Willett's New York regiment, and was discharged in December, having served nine months.

After the Revolution, he resided in White Creek, New York, for two years; then moved to Hebron, state not given, and then to
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Fort Anne, Washington County, New York.

John Baker was allowed pension on his application executed August 29, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Fort Anne, Washington County, New York.

He died September 23, 1842, place not stated, leaving a widow.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, and the name and address of the person paid, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following data: John Baker, Certificate No. 5178, issued February 6, 1833, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, New York Agency.

No reference was made in the claim to children.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

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23533
Revolution
INVALID
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File No. 23533
John Baker
Pri Rev War
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Act: June 7th 32
Index: Vol 2, Page 22

[Arrangement of 1870.]

[The address on the first three entries below are completed on the far-left side of this document]
Apr 25 '98
Chas Baker
Iowa City Ia
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Febry 10 1900
Mrs G E Knowlton Boone Ia
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Mch 24 1902
Irving Wesley Baker Chicago Ill
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Jany 11 1904 Hist
Mrs Kate M Crippen Saratoga Spgs N.Y.
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1914 Febry 4 Aud. Int. for
date of death etc
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1914 Heirs to E R Head aw
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1933 Dec 12 Hist to Mrs R M Swift
MLB
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1934 Mar 6 Dr Alice M Swift
advised no fam. data in claim prior
to Rev War + name of wife not give MMHF
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1934
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W D G

3-871
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RECORD DIVISION
Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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Briefed by CTB
Clain No. ____
Certificate No. ___
Claimant Clarissa Baker
Soldier John Baker
Service 1812 + Rev alleged to
have recd Capt Com. in one of these
Additional Service Wars
lived at Fort Anne N.Y. 
twice married, 1st Sarah Ann Jenkins
2" Clarissa Brewster
Had 12 children by 1" wife and
one son Hiram by second
wife whom it is alleged
was a pensioner he died about
1840
No ___ claim, State records ___ 191
No claim, combination records ___ 191

REMARKS:
Jan 20, 1914
No 1812 Wid. Can not 
identify 1812 Surv, Sol died in 
1842 so could not have gotten
such pension
No OW Div or Wid
not idential
C12792
wife Anna Winters
Sol. born after Rev
private sol. 
lived in N.Y. 
Try 1812 Surv,
John Baker

N W Halley
6-1944 Chief Division
over
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No Rev War pension claim
on file for Clarissa wid
of John Baker.
No Capt. of N. Y. troops
who served in both
wars and
S23533 is the only
Rev Soldier who lived
at Fort Anne.
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John Baker's
Declaration in order to
obtain the benefit of the act
of Congrefs pafsed June 7th 1832

adm [illegible]

dow

writing and verily believe his name Subscribed to the Said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and Signature Witnefs my hand and Seal of Office this 4th day of September 1832
J S Leigh Clk
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State of New York}
County of Washington} fs
John Doty being duly Sworn deposeth  and Saith that he is acquainted with John Baker of the town of Fort Ann and was acquainted with him in the Service as a Soldier of the Revolution war whose declaration is hereunto annexed.
and this deponant further Saith that about the first day of March in the year 1782 John Baker enlisted in the New Levies or State Troops of New York for the term of nine Months that Anthony Welps was the Muster Master that this deponant has Seen him in the Company which was commanded by Capt Anthony Welps and Lieut John Hunsdon at Several different times
and this deponant further Saith that he has done Duty as a private soldier in the Said company and heard his name Called in the Said Company that the Company was Stationed at Saratoga first afterward at Salem from there they marched to Schenutada where they were discharged Sometime in the Month of December after being in the Service nine Months. They were imployed generally in Scouting throug the woods from one place to another during the whole time of the nine Months
and further this deponant Saith not
John doty
I certify that the above oath or affidavit was taken before me in due form of law on the 15th day of August A.D. 1832
John Mofs a [John Moss] a Judge of
Washington County Courts
John Mofs a Judge of
Washington county Courts
State of New York}
County of Washington} fs I Jefse S Leigh Clerk of the Said County do certify that John Mofs before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been Sworn was at the date of the Same one of the Judges of Washington County Courts and that I am acquainted with his hand
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This Declaration of John Baker was delivered to me by the Hon John Mofs [John Moss] one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washington in the State of New York and he afsures me that it is in precisely the same form in every respect as when it came from the hands of the Court and it has not been altered fince it came to my pofsefsion. I have known the applicant for many years, he is a respectable and good man -
John Doty, the Witnefs whose affidavit proves a part of the Services of Baker; I have known long and intimately, he was the late Sheriff of Washington County, his testimony is entitled to full credit
Nathl Pitcher
Jany 26 1833
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State of New York}
County of Washington} fs
John Doty being duly Sworn deposeth and Saith that he is acquainted with John Baker of the town of Fort Ann and was acquainted with him in the Service as a Soldier of the Revolution war whose declaration is hereunto annexed.
and this deponant further Saith that about the first day of March in the year 1782 John Baker enlisted in the New Levies or State Troops of New York for the term of nine Months that Anthony Welps was the Muster Master that this deponant has Seen him in the Company which was commanded by Capt Anthony Welps and Lieut John Hunsdon at Several different times
and this deponant further Saith that he has done Duty as a private soldier in the Said company and heard his name Called in the Said Company that the Company was Stationed at Saratoga first afterward at Salem from there they marched to Schenutada where they were discharged Sometime in the Month of December after being in the Service nine Months. They were imployed generally in Scouting throug the woods from one place to another during the whole time of the nine Months
and further this deponant Saith not
John doty
I certify that the above oath or affidavit was taken before me in due form of law on the 15th day of August A.D. 1832
John Mofs a [John Moss] a Judge of
Washington County Courts
John Mofs a Judge of
Washington county Courts
State of New York}
County of Washington} fs I Jefse S Leigh Clerk of the Said County do certify that John Mofs before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been Sworn was at the date of the Same one of the Judges of Washington County Courts and that I am acquainted with his hand



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writing and verily believe his name Subscribed to the Said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and Signature Witnefs my hand and Seal of Office this 4th day of September 1832
J S Leigh Clk

John Baker's
Declaration in order to
obtain the benefit of the act
of Congrefs pafsed June 7th 1832

adm [illegible]

dow
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 12th, 1841

Sir:

Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Baker, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, at the rate of eighty Dollars per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March, to the 4th Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Albion K Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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Gew

GENERAL ATTORNEY
FOREST CITY AND GETTYSBURG
RAILROAD CO.

IRVING WESLEY BAKER
COUNSELOR AT LAW
1202 ASHLAND BLOCK
CLARK & RANDOLPH STS.

TELEPHONE CENTRAL 925

CHICAGO Feb. 12th / 1902.

Gentlemen,
Will you kindly forward me at your earliest convenience, under seal of the department such information as your records may disclose concerning my great grandfather John Baker.
He enlisted June 1775 - for 3 mos. as a private under Capt. Hugh McClounce, in the Mass. troops.
Enlisted June, 1776, for 2 mos. as a private under Capt. Robert Riddle, Col. Foster, Mass.
Enlisted June 1777 for 4 mos. as a private under Capt. Williams, Col. Williams, and Capt. Lee and Col. Seth Warner, Vermont troops.
Enlisted May 1778 for 6 mos. as a private under Capt. Sucalley, Vermont troops.
Enlisted March 1782 for 9 mos. as a private under Capt. Antony Welps, N.Y. troops. Enlistments were at Halifax, Vt.
Participated in battles at Hubbardton and Bemis Heights. Applied for pension Aug.
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GENERAL ATTORNEY
FOREST CITY AND GETTYSBURG
RAILROAD CO.

IRVING WESLEY BAKER
COUNSELOR AT LAW
1202 ASHLAND BLOCK
CLARK & RANDOLPH STS.

TELEPHONE CENTRAL 925

CHICAGO 

29th, 1832 while residing at Ft. Ann, N.Y. being then 71 years of age. Continued to reside at Ft. Ann, Washington Co., N.Y. until his death, near 1840.
Kindly send me two certified copies of this pension record, one to be retained by myself and another to be sent to a relative.
Thanking you in advance, I [illegible] to remain dear sirs,
[illegible] truly yours,
Irving Wesley Baker
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Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
May 15, 1854

Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which Pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension Agents, the Widow of John Baker, dec., "Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum under the law of the of " June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1842, to the 23rd Sept. 1842.
Respectfully, yours.
J M Brodhead
Comptroller.

5178 act 32

To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.
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125 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs
N.Y.

Bureau of Pensions:

In regard to John Baker a private in the Revolutionary war, I would state, I am a grand daughter of the above, and desire the information, for genealogical purposes. his second wife, my grand mother, received a pension for many years. the paper
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is now in my possession Dated February 6th 1833. Signed Lew Hass, Sec. of war. I know little of his war records and desire such as may be in your possession. I have read your rules and believe I am justly entitled to such information - I have filled out the blanks as far as possible. I do not know under what officers he served but my brother has some silver given our grandfather by
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General George Washington for the services of shaving etc.
Hoping to hear from you soon I am,
yours Sincerely -
Kate W. Crippen
Dec 28 - 1903
P.S. My father Benjamin Baker was John Bakers only child by Clarissa Brewster - and was the child of his old age -
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or 
Rev War
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Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly furnish me information concerning war record of an ancestor, (Capt.) John Baker, who enlisted fro Fort Anne, N.Y.
He was actively engaged in two wars, the Revolution and I believe the War of 1812, although I may be mistaken as to which one. In one of these wars he received the commission of Captain, and later a pension, or his widow did. If it was the War of the Rebellion will you kindly furnish me with the records, including enlistment dates, record of engagements etc. as I desire to use them in establishing claims to joins D. A. R.
About all the information I can give you is that he lived in Fort Ann, N.Y., was twice married, and second wife secured pension. His first wife's maiden name was Sarah Ann Jenkins, and the second, Clarissa Brewster. He had twelve children by first wife and one - a son Hiram, by second.
According to family tradition he fought with Washington with Valley Forge and participated in a number of the hardest battles. 
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early reply as I have been greatly delayed in securing other dates
I am positive he was in the War of the revolution and if you hav not the record, will be grateful for any information which may enable me to secure the desired data.
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Gentlemen: --

Will you be kind enough to furnish me with the file number, etc relating to the pension applied for in 1832 and subsequently granted to John Baker, a Revolutionary soldier, who enlisted at Halifax, Vt. and served in the battles of Hubbardstown and Bemis Heights.

I am making an application for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution and this information is necessary before my application will be considered.

Said John Baker was twice married; the first wife being Mariette Jenkins and the second wife, Clarissa Brewister. John Baker died in 1842 and was born in 1761.

Very truly yours,
Royden M Swift

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DR. ALICE M SWIFT
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
153 E. CHESTNUT STREET
LANCASTER. PA.

Jan 10 - 1934

Pension Bureau:
Will you see that the proper department gets this letter.
I am trying to trace the Lineage of John Baker, Revolutionary soldier under pension #23533. - Born 1761 - Exeter R. I. - Enlisted in Halifax - Vt. + served from June 1775. as a substitute for one Thomas Baker as a private in Capt Hugh McClellands Mass. Co. was discharged in Sept.
Enlisted June 1776 discharged in Sept.
" " 1777 " Oct.
" May 1778 " Nov
" Mar 1 1782 " Dec.
I would like to know the name of this John Bakers Father and any thing about his family prior to Revolutionary days.
Will appreciate a prompt reply.
Very Sincerely,
Alice M Swift
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O. W. & N. DIVISION
JAN 21 1903
RECEIVED.

Boone Ia. Jan. 26

H Clay Evans,
Com. of Pensions.
Dear Sir:
Please send me at your earliest convenience a copy of the records of your office in reference to John Baker a Revolutionary Soldier who enlisted at Halifax Vt. and served in the Mass. and Vt. troops. He applied for a pension while a resident
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of Washington Co. N. Y.
Yours Sincerely
Mrs G E Knowlton
Boone
Iowa
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[The information near the top that appears to be written in pencil is illegible]

Full name of soldier, John Baker
Where did he enter service? (Town, county, and State.) New York State 
Under what officers did he serve? ___
Place of residence after service, (Town, county, and State.) Ft Ann N.Y.
Approximate date of death, September 23 1842
Given name of widow, Clarissa Brewster
Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? The widow received pension
Additional Information, was born Exeter Blaidestand, Eng. July 16 - 1761, married July 28 - 1823
Signature, (Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.) ___
Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State,} ___
1455b3m5-1900

[Written in pencil at the bottom]
5178

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U. S. PENSION OFFICE
F
DEC 08
1903
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.

3-525
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., ___, 19___

In reply to your request of ___, received ___ for a statement of the military history of John Baker a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
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DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
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June 75
June 76
June 77
May 78
Mar 1782
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LENGTH OF SERVICE.
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3 mos
2 mos 2 days
4 mos
6 mos
9 mos
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RANK.
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OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
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CAPTAIN. | COLONEL.
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Hugh McClown | ___
Robert Riddle | Foster
Williams, Lee | Bill Williams, Seth Warner
Smally | ___
Anthony Welps | Willet
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Battles engaged in, Hubbardton, both battles of Bemis Heights
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Halifax, Bennington Co. Vt.
Date of application for pension, Aug 29, 1832 His al. was al
Residence at date of application, Fort Ann, Wash. Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, born at Exeter R. I. in 1761.
Remarks: Soldier died Sept. 23, 1842 leaving a widow Clarissa Dake of McHenry Co. Ills. There is no further data as to his family
It is not stated that he served in the war of 1812.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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March 6, 1934

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JOHN BAKER
S. 23533
BA-J/MMHF:MLB aw

Dr. Alice M. Swift
153 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request to know the name of the father of John Baker, S. 23533, Revolutionary War soldier, also, any data relative to his family prior to the Revolutionary War.

The papers in the above-noted pension claim have been examined; the names of the parents of John Baker are not shown therein, nor are there any data in regard to his family prior to the Revolutionary War. The name of his wife is not stated and no reference is made to children.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

[Hand written]
I didnot re-examine the claim to write this note, because when such data are found it is included in histories; not being included in hist, to Mr. Roy M Swift of Dec. 12, 1933, I wrote this let_