Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,420, for James Stilwill, New York
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(3-1776)   SERVICE 
New York James Stilwill or Stilwell, Catharine 
NUMBER 
W. 16.420 

CONTENTS
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(3-1776) SERVICE
New York James Stilwill or Stilwell, Catharine
NUMBER
W. 16.420

CONTENTS
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By Richard Varick & Richard Platt of the City of New York Esquire 
This is to certify that in performing [?] the Law of the State of New York entitled “an act making provision for Officers Soldiers & [illegible, Seamen?] who have been disabled in the service of the United States" passed the 22d of April 1786 We have examined James Stilwell of Marbletown in the County of Ulster that [illegible, he served in?] in Captain Edward Lounsbury's Company in the second New York Regiment commanded by Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt that while in the service aforesaid the Company & Regiment aforesaid a [illegible] this [illegible] Day of September one thousand  seven hundred and seventy seven at the [illegible] he received a wound by Musket Ball which passed through his left hip & right groin where it was embedded.
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By means of which wound he is rendered unfit for any hard Labor & that he is about thirty years of age. Wherefore in Performance [?] of the law aforesaid we do further certify that upon the [illegible] of the act of Congress of the seventh Dayof June 1785 the said James Stilwell is entitled to receive from the Treasurer of this State a yearly pension of sixty Dollars 
Given under our Honesty this fifteenth Day of August 1786 
[signed] Richd Varick   Richd Platt
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Albany, N. York 4903 
Catharine Stilwell widow of James Stilwell Decd who was a pensioner under the Act of 24th April, 1816 and who died on the 14th of April, 1836 - of Tompkins co. in the State of New York who was a pri. & sergt. in the ___ commanded by Captain ___ of the ___ commanded by ___ in the ___line for 20 mos. pri. & 4 mos. sergt 
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany, N.Y at the rate of 86 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 15th day of April, 1836. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th day of January 184o and sent to Hon. Rufus Palen H. of Reps. 
Arrears to the 4th March 1840 $336.75 
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep " 43.33 
[totaling to] $380.08 
{Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk
Book A   Vol. 2  Page 101.
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6334 
Catharine Stillwell 
NY
Act 7 July 38 
m 82  d 36 
on Rolls – 2nd NY regt 
admd 
20 mo pri
4  Sergt
$86.66/100
Died 14 april ‘36 
pen: Com: 15 april 36 

Hon. Rufus Palen
HR.
[A. G. Hardenburgh Stone Ridge NY, crossed out]

State of New York
Thompkins County } ss.
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Declaration 
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of July 1838 Entitled “an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" 
State of New York 
County of Tompkins } ss.  On this 29th day of October 1839 personally appeared before me, one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County being a court of record, having a clerk and a seal, Catherine Stilwell a resident of the Town of Hector in the County of Tompkins and State of New York, aged 73 years; who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 Entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" That she is widow of James Stilwell who was a Sergeant in the army of the United States in the Revolutionary War and was a pensioner of the United States; and for proof of the services of said James Stilwell said declarant would refer to his original declaration on file in the war office – 
She further declares that she was married to said James Stilwell on the 22nd day of September in the year 1782; that her husband the afforesaid James Stilwell died on the 14th day of April 1836; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the 1st of January 1794, viz at the time above Stated 
[signed] Catharine Stilwel
Sworn and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me, and I do Certify that on account of old age and Infirmity the said Catherine Stilwell is not able to attend Court. 
[signed] Caleb Smith a Judge of the county Courts of the said County
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State of New York
Thompkins County } ss.  Silas T. Huntington Clerk of said County do herby certify that Caleb Smith [illegible] the within [illegible] was at the date thereof a Judge of the County Court of said County, duly commissioner and sworn; and that I am well acquainted in the hand writing of said Judge and verily believe his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said County this 29th 1839 
[signed] S T. Huntington Clerk
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State of New York 
Tompkins County ss.  On the 29th day of Oct. 1839. personally appeared before me the undersigned, a Judge of the Court of Common please in and for said County Caty or Catharine Stilwell of the town of Hector in said County, and made oath in due form of Law that she was seventy three years of age last January the 10th. That she was married to James Stilwell on the 22d Sept 1782. at Marbletown N. Y. by Jacob De Lamater Esqr.  that the deponent has been informed and believes that there has been no record of her marriage kept by said DeLamater, that the paper marked and annexed is the original family record. that her late husband James Stilwell has informed her that his service in the revolutionary war was under the command of Col. Cortland. The company was commanded by Capt Edward Lounsbery that said James Stilwell her late husband was enlisted for three years was so wounded at the taking by of Burgoyne as to be considered unfit for service as deponent has been informed by her said late husband, that she does not know what part of the said term of service was completed at the time he received said wound 
[signed] Catharine Stilwill
Sworn and subscribed the 29th Oct. 1839. before me.
[signed] Caleb Smith a Judge of the County Courts of said County
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FAMILY RECORD. 
BIRTHS. 
1783 December the 24th then was our first son born and Named James
1786 February the 18th Then was our second son Born and baptized Edward Lounsbery
1788 March the 23 then was born our third son Born and Named Stephen
1790 April the 7th then was our fourth son born and Named Richard Lounsbery
1792 Oct the 19th then was our fifth son born and Named John Lounsbery
1795 September the 13th then was our sixth son born and Named Jacob
1798 March the 19th then was our first daughter born and named Mary
1800 October the 27th then was seventh son born and named Cornealius 
1803 March the 4th then was our Eighth son born and Named Thomas Stilwill
1805 July the 23rd then was our second Daughter born and Named Elizabeth
1807 April the 12th then was our third Daughter Born and Named Esther
1809 September the 27 then was our fourth Daughter born and Named Jane C
1812 August the 12th then was our fifth Daughter born and Named Matilda
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FAMILY RECORD. 
Marriages. 
1782 September the 22nd then James Stilwill was Married to Caty Lounsbery
Marriages 
Married on the 26 of October Stephen Stilwill aged 27 years 7 months 3 days old to Mary Swarthwout aged 18 years 2 months 7 days old by the reveren Wm Brown pracher of the gospel
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1812 [S]ection 
MEE/HMM
July 17, 1929.
Mrs. Mary L. Faba, 
505 Hector Street, 
Ithaca, 
New York. 
Dear Madam: 
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 16420, it appears that James Stilwill (the name also appears as Stilwell) enlisted, date and place not stated, for a term of three years, served as sergeant in Captain Edward Lounsbery's Company, Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt's New York Regiment, and was in the battle of Stillwater, September 19, 1777, where he was wounded in his left hip by a musket ball. The length of his service is not shown. 
He was allowed pension from August 15, 1785 on account of disability resulting from the above named wound. At that time he was a resident of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, then aged about thirty-one years. 
He died April 14, 1836. 
The soldier married September 22, 1782, at Marbletown, New York, Catharine Lounsbery who was born January 10, 1766. The names of her parents are not shown. She was allowed pension on her
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application executed October 29, 1839 while a resident of Hector, Tompkins County, New York.
The following data appear as to children: 
James Born December 24, 1783 
Edward Lounsbery [Born] February 18, 1786 
Stephen [born] (March 23, 1788 married October 26, 1815, Mary Swartwout, aged 18 yrs. 2 mos. 7 days.) 
Richard Lounsbery [Born] April 7, 1790 
John Lounsbery [Born] October 19, 1792 
Jacob [Born] September 13, 1795 
Mary [Born] March 19, 1798 
Cornelius S. [Born] October 27, 1800 
Thomas [Born] March 4, 1803 
Elizabeth [Born] July 23, 1805 
Esther [Born] April 12, 1807
Jane C. [Born] September 27, 1809 
Matilda [Born] August 12, 1812
Very truly yours, 
EARL D. CHURCH, 
Commissioner.
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Rev WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 16420 Catharine Stillwell
Widow of 
James Stilwell
Sergt Rev War
Act July 7th  38
Index: Vol. M, Page 245
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Mch. 26, 1900 
Hon Geo. W. Ray M.C. 
1905. Dec. 29 - History to H. Proper Stilwell M. B. H.
1916 Dec. 12. Hist. to Mrs. Walter S. Peck ¢ 
1929. July 17 Hist to Mrs Mary L Faba  MEE
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James Stillwell NY. Invalid when last pd?  [illegible initials, GM?]
14 Jany 40

pd to 4 March 1836
[initials] JH
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New York.
James Stilwell,
Sergeant In the army of the Revolution 
Inscribed on roll of New York at $5 per mo increased to $8 per month by Law of 24th April, 1816
Formal certificate issued 15th October, 1823, and sent to Wm Ovington Esq. Branch Bank U. States, New York.
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3 -- 082. 
Department of the Interior, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. W. File No. 16420 
Application No.
Certificate No. 
Catherine wid.
NAME OF SOLDIER
James Stillwell Co. N Y. Reg't ___
INFORMATION DESIRED. 
Papers
L. Stillwell 

[stamped] 
FIRST DEPUTY COMMISSIONER M. APR 18 1910 

[stamped]
ADMITTED FILES APR 18 1910
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Rev. and Wars   Rev. War Section. 
December 18, 1916.
Mrs. Walter S. Peck. 
474 Pennsylvania Ave., 
Waverly, New York. 
Madam: 
In response to your undated communication received the twenty-fourth ultimo, you are advised that the papers in the Claim W. File No. 16420 Rev. War, show that James Stilwill enlisted for three years, date and place not stated, and that while in the service in a Sergeant in Captain Edward Lounsbery's company of Colonel Philip Van Cortland's Second New York regiment, he received a musket ball through his left hip at the battle of Stillwater September 19, 1777 and was pensioned for said disability.
In 1786, he was a resident of Marbletown, Ulster County New York, and about thirty-one years of age. 
James Stilwill married at Marbletown, N. Y. September 22, 1782, Catharine Lounsbery born January 10, 1788. He died April 14, 1836, and she was allowed pension on her application executed October 29, 1839, while a resident of Hector, Tompkins County, New York. 
The date of her death in not shown. 
The following are the names and ages of the children of James and Catharine Stilwill.
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James Born December 24, 1783
Edward Lounsbery [Born] February 18, 1786
Stephen [born] (March 23, 1788 married October 26, 1815, Mary Swartwout, aged 18 yrs. 2 mos. 7 days.)
Richard Lounsbery [Born] April 7, 1790
John Lounsbery [Born] October 19, 1792
Jacob [Born] September 13, 1795
Mary [Born] March 19, 1798
Cornelius S. [Born] October 27, 1800
Thomas [Born] March 4, 1803
Elizabeth [Born] July 23, 1805
Esther [Born] April 12, 1807
Jane C. [Born] September 27, 1809
Matilda [Born] August 12, 1812

The name also appears Stilwel.

Very respectfully,
[signature illegible]
Commissioner.
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Dec. 30, 1905.
Wid. File No. 16,420,
James Stilwill,
Rev. War.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated December 4, 1905, and received in this Bureau December 5, 1905, you are advised that the papers in the above-noted claim show that James Stilwill enlisted for three years, served as a Sergeant in Captain Edward Lounsbery's company, Colonel Phillip Van Cortland's 2nd New York regiment; was pensioned for a wound of the [illegible] received [illegible] in the battle of Stillwater, was about thirty-one years of age in 1786, died April 14, 1836. 
He married Catharine Lounsbery, born January 10, 17 [last two digits illegible] on September 22, 1782, at Marbletown N.Y. She was living in Hector, Tompkins County N.Y. in 1839; her claim was allowed.
Children:
James Born December 24, 1783
Edward Lounsbery [Born] February 18, 1786
Stephen [born] March 23, 1788 married Mary Swarthout
Richard Lounsbery [Born] April 7, 1790
John Lounsbery [Born] October 19, 1792
Jacob [Born] September 13, 1795
Mary [Born] March 19, 1798
Cornelius S. [Born] October 27, 1800
Thomas [Born] March 4, 1803
Elizabeth [Born] July 23, 1805
Esther [Born] April 12, 1807
Jane C. [Born] September 27, 1809
Matilda [Born] August 12, 1812
[No further family data., crossed out] The name also appears as Stilwel.
A careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show
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Wid. File No. 16,420,
James Stilwill
that any claim was filed on account of the Revolutionary service of Thomas Stilwell. 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.

H. Proper Stilwell, M. D. 
Burdett, N. Y.
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3-1865
Rev. War Section. 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS 
WASHINGTON November 4, 1916.
Mrs. Walter S. Peck, 
474 Pennsylvania Ave., 
Waverly, New York. 
Madam: - 
In repsonse to your letter dated the tenth instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim has been made on account of his services, and a careful search of the Revolutionary War records fails to show such a claim for Samuel and Elias Beardsley, Beardsly or Beardslee. 
In order to determine whether a claim has been made for a particular Ebenezer Hart and James Stillwell (Stilwill) it will be necessary for you to furnish some of the following data in regard to each: names of some officers under whom he served, his places of residence at enlistment and after service, the approximate dates of his birth and death, given name and residence of his widow. 
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner
[handwritten not on bottom of letter]
James Stillwell served under Capt Edward Lounsbery Company 2nd N.Y. regiment, commanded by Col. Philip Cortlandt
James Stillwell enlisted June 1, 1777 lived in Ulster Co. (?) before mar. 
lived in Tompkins Co. after [mar]
Born Aug 17, 1755 died Apr. 14, 1836 
wife Catherine Lounsbery Stillwell born Jan. 10, 1762 died Jan. 5. 1841. 
Kindly tell me now what you can (name & address above)
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Peck

[postmarked U.S. Pension Office Nov 24 1916]
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505 Hector St. Ithaca N. Y.
Mar. 18, 1929.
Bureau of Pensions 
Washington, DC. 
Gentlemen: 
Will you kindly give me all the data you may have in regard to Jas. Stilwell who served in the Revolution under Capt. Lounsberry, in Van Cortandts Regiment, was wounded at the Battle of Stillwater and received a grant of 1000 acres of land in the Town of Hector
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where he died. His widow received a pension File #16420 
Was she Capt. Lounsberry’s daughter? Can you tell me where he was born & where his residence was during the Revolution? 
Any data you may have to help me in DAR records would be deeply appreciated.
Respectfully 
Mrs. Mary L. Faba
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OFFICE OF H. PROPER STILLWELL, M. D. 
[Date stamp Dec 7 1905]
Burdett, N.Y. Dec 4 1905 
To the Superintendent of the Pension Department 
Washington D.C. 
Sir, can you furnish me any information in regard to the history of James Stilwell who was wounded in the battle of Saratoga during the war of the Revolution, he was under General Gates he was wounded in the hip and was a pensioner untill his death which was on April 14-1836 
His father “Thomas Stilwell” was killed in the same battle in which James Stilwell was wounded 
I am anxious to find out where they enlisted and where this home was previous to the war 
I am a grand son of James Stilwell, any information that you can furnish would greatly appreciated
Respectfully
[signed] H. Proper Stilwell
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1 Jany 77 - W - pri
Sergt Feby 79 -
discharged 20 June
[remainder illegible]
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APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE. 
City of New-York, ss. 
On this third day of June 1822; before me, the Subscriber, a Notary Public for the state of New-York, personally appeared James Stilwell who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Edward Lounsbury in the regiment commanded by Colonel Philip Van Courtland in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the state of New York 
that he received a certificate ofhis services and wounds, under the signatures of Richard Varick and Richard Platt which certificate, is hereunto annexed 
[signed] James Stilwill
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid 
[signed] Wm Ovington Notary Public.
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6334 N.Y.  Nov 15
July 7. 1838 

J. L. Edwards Esquire 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington City D.C.
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Stone Ridge N.Y. 12th Novr 1839 
J.L. Edwards Esq 
Inclosed is the declaration of Mrs Catharine Stilwell widow of James Stilwell, who was a pensioner of the United States. be pleased to examine her claim,, and direct her Certificate to me at Stone Ridge N. Y.
Respectfully your 
Humble Servt
Abm Hardenbergh
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Recd. 13th Oct. 1823 
For formal cert of pension

J.L. Edwards Esq
Pension office
Washington
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New York Oct 6th 1823 
Sir
Please to forward to the care of Wm Ovington New York a formal certificate of Pension in my name.
I am very respectfully 
Sir your Obed Servt 
[signed] James Stilwill


J. L Edwards Esq
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City of New York ss 
Thomas Stilwell came before me and made oath that James Stilwell who made and subscribed the affidavit and application for a new Certificate of Pension hereunto annexed is the same James Stilwell to whom the annexed Certificate of Pension was granted by Richard Varick & Richard Pratt.
[signed] Thomas Stilwill
Sworn before me this 6th October 1823 
[signed] Wm Ovington N.P. 

I Certify that the above deponent is a Credible person, and I further certify that the said James Stilwell is the same person who has heretofore received payments as a Pensioner at the office in New York
[signed] Wm Ovington N.P.