Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13446, William Horton, New York Vt
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New York VF
Horton, William
S13446
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1264 New York
William Horton of Oneida in the State of New York who was a Pri: + Serg. in the Comp'y commanded by Captain Dubois of the Regt commanded by Col Wample in the New York line for 9 months a Sergeant and for 22 mos: a private.

Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 95 Dollars per Am. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Octr: 1832. and sent to B.P. Johnson
Arrears to 4th of Sepr. 1832                  $142
 Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 33     47
                                                                  $ 189
Apr 4, 1842 date of death from Agency Book

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Geo. C Stiles clerk,
Book D Vol. 5 Page 99
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No. 10.393
William Horton
admitted
Utica 3.331/3
15
16.65
33.3
50.00

BP Johnson Rome New York
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10393
BRIEF in the case of William Horton of Rome County of Oneida in the State of New York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Before a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? Seventy years. 70
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[Information is displayed in 4 columns]
[Headings] Period. | Duration of Service. (years, months, days) | Rank. (As a) | Names of General and field officers under whom he served. (Gen.)
Enlisted in August 1777 | - 3 [months] - | private | Col. Wemple's regt new York line. Capt Schermerhorn's compy
" [Enlisted] in 1780 May until Dec 1780 | - 8 [months] - | " [private] | Col. John Dubois regt Capt Dubois compy 
" [Enlisted] in april or may until October | - 6 [months] - | " [private] | Col. Jno. McKinstry's regt Capt Silas Gray's comp
" [Enlisted] in april 1782 | - 9 [months] - | Sergeant | Col. Seth Warner's regt Vermont line, Major Gideon Brownson, Capt James Borden's comp
drafted towards the last of the war | - 3 [months] - | private | Col. Watermans regt New York militia Capt Gideon King's comp.

5. In what battles was he engaged? of Jesup's falls
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Pittstown New York
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses as to his service his tradition is verified by two neighbors = the credibility of the latter certificate by the Courts and the former by magistrates & documentary is to his Sergeant's warrant
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No ribband
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[Signed] Chas. G. Wilcox Examining Clerk.
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10.393
William Horton
Oneida Co. N.Y.
1777. Col Wemples Rgt Militia --- 3 months [underlined]
1780. Col John Dubois Regt ---Nine mos. [underlined]
1781. Col Jno  McKinstry Regt ---5 mos. [underlined]
1782. Col Seth Warner Regt under Maj. Brownson
Sergeant [underlined], 9 months 
In militia Col Waterman Regt ---3 months [underlined]
In whole 2 years 5 months [2 years 5 months is underlined]
as Sergeant 9 months [underlined]
Paid B.P. Johnson
Agent Rome NY
Pers. Pay, Utica  N.Y.
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832

State of New York
Oneida County

On this 11th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court
now sitting, William Horton in the court of Common Pleas__a resident of said county and 
State, aged Seventy 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: That he
was born at Dobbs Ferry NY. 16 July 1762. There is no record of his age to his knowledge
That he lived at Pittstown N.Y. when called into service__Since war lived at Pittstown__
Then at Rehoboth Mass_. then Rome NY.[illegible] N.Y. Now. Rome. That he enlisted at Greenbush in August 1777 in Captain Schermerhorns Co. Col Wemply Reg N York line
for three months and was discharged from Service in Albany__ in the two great
battles [illegible] time of taking Burgoyne.  That he enlisted again in May 1780 in
Captain DeBoise Co for nine months__in Col [illegible] Dubois Regt and served until
December when he was discharged at Fort Dayton N.Y.  That in April or
May 1781 he enlisted in Captain Silas Grays Co. Col [illegible] McKinsleys Regiment
and served therein until October following when he was discharged
at Saratoga__was in the Battle of Jesups [illegible] in that year__That he
enlisted in April 1782 in the Vermont line in Captain James Borden Co. in a Regiment
commanded by Major Gideon Brownson belonging to Col. Seth Warners Regt. for
nine months and served as a Sergeant as apparently annexed warrant [illegible]
Served until late in fall or winter when he was discharged at Fort Marion Castleton Vermont having
served out his term of service.  That he when to annexed papers + affidavits__That
he again towards the last of the war
was drafted in Captain Gideon Kings Co of Militia.  Col Watermans Regt
N.Y. Militia and served Three months at Fishkill__ Never received any
written discharges__He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to
a pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension
roll or the agency of any states. Does not recollect any court officiers.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Will Horton
residing in The town of Rome_____hereby certify that we are well acquainted with
William Horton
we believe him to be about seventy ____years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the
neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of Revolution, and that we 
concur in  that opinion.  That he
is a man of truth and veracity
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.

Signed by
J. Hathaway                                     John Westcot
                                                           Henry Tibbits
Judge of Oneida
Comm. plea

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatory
prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served a he states:
And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that John Westcot of Oneida County who has
signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in Rome__Oneida Co and that
Henry Tibbits who has also signed the same, is a resident in
Rome
and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
from [illegible] of witnesses from court it would occasion
too much expense and [congressional personal attention [illegible]
By the Court. C. Hayden, first Judge,
I, George Brown clerk of the Court of Common Plea
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of
William Horton ___for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this [11th day of Sept. 1832.
I further certify that Benjamin P Johnson
was a commissioner when within appl was taken
and that the signature is in his hand notary.
Joseph B. Read Deputy Clk

Lower left corner bears a seal
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Declaration, in order to obtain [illegible] of Congress passed June 7, 1832.

State of New York
Oneida County
Isaac Richardson of Westermoreland in said County being duly sworn says
that he is 69 years of age and upwards - that he
knows William Horton of Rome in said Co. and
knew him in the Revolutionary war - That he
knew of the said William Horton's enlisting and serving in the year 1780 in Capt. Dubois Company +
in Col John Dubois Regiment, and that he served
therein from May to December being about
Eight months- and that he was discharged
at Fort Dayton near Herkimer N.Y. and that he
further knows of the said William Hortons enlisting
and serving in Capt Silas Greys Co and Col
[John?] McKinstrys Reg't in the year 1781 -and that
he served in that company about six months
This deponent belonged to said Co. when Horton
joined it and enlisted out of it into Capt John
Wrights Co in Col Willets Regt for three years
and was well acquainted with said William
Horton during his service.
and further says not
Isaac  Richardson
X Mark
Oneida County on this 7th day of July 1832
personally appeared before me the above named
Isaac Richardson and after the above affidavit
was carefully read to him made oath to its truth and
he is known to me & I believe him to be a
man of credibility, truth and veracity-
B.P. Johnson
Court of Deeds
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October 24, 1932
WILLIAM HORTON
S. 13446
BA-J/MLB

Mr. C. S. Wheaton
702 West Jasper Street
Joliet, Illinois

Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request of October 21, for the record of William Horton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 13446, of William Horton, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
He was born July 16, 1762, in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
While a resident of Pittstown, New York, he enlisted in August, 1777, served three months as a private in Captain Schermerhorn's company, Colonel Wemple's New York regiment, and was in both battles about the time of the taking of Burgoyne.
He enlisted in May, 1780, served as a private in Captain Du Bois' company, Colonel Du Bois' New York regiment and was discharged in December of that year. He enlisted in April or May, 1781, served as private in Captain Silas Gray's company, Colonel John McKinstry's New York regiment and was in an engagement at Jesup's Patent in that year and was discharged in October following. On April 15, 1782, he was appointed 2" sergeant in Captain James Borden's company, Major Gideon Brownson's Vermont battalion of infantry, was stationed at Fort Warren and was discharged late in the fall or winter.
Towards the end of the war he enlisted and served three months as a private in Captain Gideon King's company, Colonel
Waterman's New York regiment.
After the Revolutionary War, the soldier lived at Pittstown, New York, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Rome, New York, Floyd, New
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York, and again in Rome, Oneida County, New York.
William Horton was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Rome, New York.
No names of wife or children are shown in the papers on file in this pension claim.
Soldier died April 4, 1842, place not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
[Handwritten note] Date
of death on A. B.

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Rev War 13446
INVALID.
File No. 13446

13446
William Horton Sergt. Rev War
Act: June 7, 1832
Index: - Vol. 1, Page 179
Arrangement of 1870.

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1915. Sept. 2. History to James Edward Leaver. F.W.
1924 Dec 12 Data to Hon. L. C. Cramton, see letter in Jeremiah
Horton, S13429
1932 Oct 24 - Hist. to C. A. Wheaton - MLB.
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Honerable [Honorable] Sir
there is an old of my acquaintance a Widow of Mr William Horton that was a soldier in the revolutionary War. Was in service at the close of the war in York town York County was taken prison and confined in the shuggar house [Sugar House Prison] he was a drummer
The Widow seeks to know if she can obtain a pention [pension] and what
she must do to get it please give me what information you can respecting pention laws &c
Yours &c
[Signed] Samuel G Prentice
Vallonia Springs Broome County
June 16th 1854
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Respectfully referred to the
Dep of the [illegible]
War Dep
June 26/54

[illegible]
27 June 1834
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C.S. Wheaton
702 W Jasper St
Joliet ILL.
Personal request for William Horton
5. 13446. Oct 21 - 1932
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Washington, D. C.
July 7, 1854.
Sir:-
Your of 16th June last has been received. You have not stated
when William Horton was married to his widow, or when he died.
I enclose you forms of applications under all the widows acts.
The circumstances of the particular case to which you refer, will govern you in framing your clients application.
To Samuel G. Prentice Esq.
Vallania Springs,
Broome Co., New York.
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[Round stamp]
U.S. Pension Office D Aug 26 1915
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[Top left corner has a round seal on Stationery]
SIGILL SOCIETAT ANTIQUA COLONIAL 1853
INCORPORATED
MAY 4, 1853.

Old Colony Historical Society
Taunton, Mass.
HENRY MORTON LOVERING, PRESIDENT.
JAMES EDWARD SEAVER, SECRETARY
August 25, 1915.
To the
Commissioner of Pensions
Revolutionary Rolls
Washington, D.C.
Sir
I respectfully request information regarding the Military services of William
Horton in the War of the Revolution.
This William Horton, was a resident of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. It is possible, there were two of the name contemporary who performed
service from Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Very Respectfully
James Edward Seaver
Secretary
O. C. H. Society
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In reply to your request of _______, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Horton a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ([crossed out} or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.  S. F. 13, 446
[The information is displayed over 6 columns]
[Headings] 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. (CAPTAIN. | COLONEL.) | STATE.
1 Aug. 1777 | 3 mos. | Pri | Schermerhorn | Wemple | N.Y.
2 May, 1780 to Dec. 1780 |  | "[Pri] | DuBois | DuBois | " [N.Y.]
3 Apr. or May 1781 to Oct. 1781 |  | " [Pri] | Silas Gray | Jno. McKinstry | " [N.Y.]
5 Apr. 1782 | 9 mos. | Sergt. | James Borden | Maj. Gideon Brownson | Vt.
4 Towards last of War | 3 " [mos] | Pri. | Gideon King | Col. Waterman | N.Y.

Battles engaged in, Both battle of Stillwater; Jessups Patent
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Pittstown, N. Y.
Date of application for pension, Sept 11, 1832 His cl was al.
Residence at date of application, Rome, Oneida Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, B. July 16, 1762, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
Remarks: After the Rev., soldier lived for a while at Rehoboth, Mass.
There is no data relative to family.
The above is the only William Horton found in the Rev. War records of this Bu.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
6 -- 2856
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1264
Samuel G. Prentice
Vallonia Springs Broome Co. N.Y.
June 16th 1854
___________________
In behalf of the widow of 
William Horton a soldier
of the Revolution, enquires
whether she is entitled to a 
pension [illegible]
_____________________
Respectfully referred to
The Comm of Pensions
June 27
Deps Intr./ 56

George C Whiting
{illegible] Clerk

Cole

Pritchette
27. June 1854
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[illegible]
July 7/54
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Pension Office
7th July 1854
Sir,
Yours of 16th June last has
been received. You have not stated
when William Horton was married
to his widow, or when he died.
I enclose you forms of application
under all the widow acts. The circumstances of the particular case to
which you refer, will govern you
in framing your clients application.
Samuel G. Prentice Esqr
Vallonia Springs.
Broome Co.
N. Y.
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Sergeant Horton your are directed to go from this to the 
British Lines with a flag to Chimney Point with Mr. [Hugh?] Holms and Mr Lewis Vincent
as they have leave paper to Canada-
Wm Blanchard St Comm 
Fort Warren Sept. 24th 1782
you will take with you as many men as Necessary 

Fort Warrin Dec 13 A [illegible]  these are to certify that
Sergt Horton [illegible] returned into this States stored three pots three  [illegible] and two Axes which he drew out of said store for the Garrison

To whom it may Concern
[?] E Cogsel C.V.
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America [illegible]
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Port Warren Aug 20th 1788
Sergt. Horton of Maj. Brownson's Battalion Hath leave of absence from this garrison E__ ght day reenters [illegible] for pounds 
D Dowes H Con?
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Gideon Brownson Esq. Maj.
To Horton Greeting
Reposing Especial trust & Confidence in your [unclear] good Conduct & Abilities I do Constitute & Appoint you 2nd Sergeant in Capt. James Bardins Company in 12NY Battallion of Infantry you are therefore Carefully & Diligently to Discharge Duty of 2nd Sergeant in sd. Company by doing and Performing all manner of things thereunto Belonging & I do Charge all non commissioned Officers & Soldiers under your Orders to be obedient to your Orders as 2nd Sergeant & you are to [unclear] & obey such orders and directions from time to time as you shall Receive from me or other officer Superior Officers According to the Rules & Discipline of War in [unclear] of the trust reposed in you for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant Gdn. Brownson Maj.
Fort Harrison April 16th 1782.
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