Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15513, for John Lyman, New Hampshire
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(3-1776)
Service
Continental 
Lyman, John  S.15513
N. H.
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Contents
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28342
Vermont
John Lyman
of Brookfield in the state of Vermont who was a Lieut in the company commanded by Captain Woodward of the regt. commanded by Colonel Bailey of the Continental & New Hampshire  line, for 9 mos

Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of May 1834 ,and sent to Hon H, Hubbard House of Reps

Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 -  $360.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept.  - 60.00
[total]  $420.00

{Revolutionary claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by D D Addison  Clerk
Book E  Vol. 3  Page 75
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2682
John Lyman

[scribble]

Please to direct to Timonthy Kendrick Rsqe.
Lebanon, NH
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State of Vermont
District of Randolph ss ] At a Probate Court holden at Brookfield in the County of Orange District and State aforesaid on this 31st day of July AD 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Hon. the Probate Court for said district, now sitting at Brookfield in Orange County being a Court of record John Lyman a resident of Brookfield afsd [aforesaid] in the County of Orange and State of Vermont aged 82 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 in the year 1775 in Sept. he rec'd a Lt. commission from the then Colony of N.H. at which time he resided in Lebanon N.H. and was ordered to enlist men for the service, and in the winter following marched the west side of the Green Mountain in Vt and down Lake Champlain & to Montreal and staid there till about May 1776 and marched with the army to Crown Point & Ticonderoga, and was under Capt Barrett in Col. Warners Regt and served one year as a Lieutenant.   He also states that after the expiration of the first year he served one year as a Lt in Capt. Bronsons Company and Col. Seth Warners Regt and performed a tour of duty for three months & until the taking of Burgoyne, and was in said Battle in 1777.   He further states that in 1776 or 77 he performed a tour of duty for more than six months under Capt David Woodard [Woodward] and Col. Frye Bailey and served as a volunteer[;] was stationed at a Fort on White River in Bethel Vt in the N.H. troops-
He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to  a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State
[signed] John Lyman
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
[signed] Frederick Griswold Judge of Probate


I Daniel Wild a Clergyman & Barna Biglow residing in Brookfield hereby certify that we are well acquainted with her Lyman who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 82 years of age, that he is reputed & believds in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion
[signed]  Daniel Wild    Barna Biglow
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
[signed] Frederick Griswold Judge of Probate

And the said Court is of opinion after investigating the matter and making the proper enquiries and from personal knowledge of the general opinion in his vicinity & neighborhood that he was a soldier of the Revolution & served as much time as he states-
And said Court further certifies that Daniel Wild is a clergyman and Barna Biglow both residing in Brookfield who have signed the foregoing certificate are credible persons and their statement is well entitled to credit-
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J. K. Parrish Clerk or Register of the Court of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Lyman for a Pension-
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal of office this 31st day of July AD 1832.
[signed] J K Parish Clerk or Regs.

[along right side]
John Lyman


Mr Lyman wishes to have his pension made
payable at Portsmouth N Hampshire
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6462
John Lyman

agreeable to Mr. Edwards
letter to me
I accept for 9 mos but subject to further proof
H. Hubbard

Lieut. 9 mo.

Admd

2/320  [math to the right is partly illegible]
160
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Hon. H. Hubbard
House of Reps
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WAR DEPARTMENT, 
Pension Office, 
 183.. 
Sir: The evidence in support of your claim. under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margins with a brace, ( thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim. 

A Statement, showing the Service of John Lyman
Dec 1775 - 6 months - Lt - Capt Barrett - Col. Warner - Marched from Lebanon NH through Vermont to Canada - Lebanon NH, age 78 years

1776 - 6 months - Lt - Capt David Woodward - Col Bailey - Stationed at Fort in Bethel or Royalton Vt- 

1777 - 3 months - Lt - Capt Bronson - Col Warner - Battle at Saratoga at the taking of Burgoyne - marched from Lebanon NH to Saratoga by [illegible] &c

Evidence - Mr. Sprague's deposition & Mr. Bliss deposition & Commission

I am, respectfully, 
Your obedient servant, 
J. L. Edwards, 
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.

The following regulations have been adopted:
   This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State Troops." "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers. &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c.   Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
   Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1.  The Regular Troops.
2.  The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3.  Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4.  Indian Spies.
   As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides.  And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of_____}
County of_____ } ss.
   On this_____day of_____personally appeared (a) before_____A.B. a resident (b) of_____in the county of_____and State, Territory or District of_____aged (c)_____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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.  That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)_____, with _____and served in the _____(e) regiment of the_____line, under the following named officers:
    [in brackets:]  Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched.  (L.)  This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c. [end of brackets]

   He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency for the State of
   Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
     [in brackets:] And then will follow the certificate of the Court.

   And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
   I_____of the Court of _____do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of_____for a pension.
   In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____day of_____&c.

   If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
   Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers, or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
   (k)  We, A.B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____and C.D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
   Sworn to and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
    [in brackets:] And then will follow the certificate of the Court.
   And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier,  
and served as he states.  And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergymen, resident in the_____and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
   I,_____Clerk of the Court of _____do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____for a pension.
     In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this _____day of_____&c.

   Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power.  This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
   If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his  alleged service, as they are known at the Department.  A very full account of the services of each person  [end of page]
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case.  The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected.  All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the county in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
   The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State Troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State Troops of Virginia.
1.  Where and in what year were you born?
2.  Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3.  Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
4.  How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?  And if a substitute, for whom?
5.  State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6.  To a Soldier {  Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
To an Officer { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7.  State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.

   The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
   The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons---one of whom should be the nearest clergymen, if one lives in  the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.  If one of these persons is a Clergymen, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
    The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party.  And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
   Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of the Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
   Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of Court or County, under his seal of office will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
   No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authorized before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.

  (a)  The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
   (b)  The declarant must make his declaration in the cpounty where he resides.  If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
   (c)  The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
   (d)  The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
   (e)  Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had.  Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled.  In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
   "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A.B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: - For _____ year _____months, and _____ days, I served as a _____.  For _____months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
   It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase [in italics:] about three or four months, [end italics] in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is highly objectionable.  It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
   (f)  The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
   (g)  The opinion of the Court is always required.
   (h)  The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
   (i)  The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Mode of authenticating papers.
   In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Proof of Service.
   (j)  In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged.  The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
   [double brackets]  The notes from (a) to (i) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers, and State Troops.  The proof required by rule [?] note (j) applies to continental troops only.
   (k)  This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
   (l)  If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
   (m)  The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY.
L. W. B.
I, 13809,
I, 15513,
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
April 7, 1897.
Madam: -Replying to your request for information concerning two soldiers of the Revolutionary war bearing the name of John Lyman, you are advised follows:

On[e] John Lyman made an application for pension on August 17, 1832, at which time he was 72 years of age and residing at Jericho, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for nine months' actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Beebe and Col. Enos. He enlisted at Salisbury, Conn.

One John Lyman made an application for pension on July 31, 1832, at which time he was 82 years of age and residing at Brookfield, Orange County, Vt., and his pension was allowed for nine months' actual service as a Lieut, in the Vermont troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Woodward and Col. Bailey. He enlisted at Lebanon, N. H.
Very respectfully,  
Commissioner.

Miss Kathleen Hand,
21 South St., Wilkesbarre, Pa.
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I John Lyman of Brookfield in Orange County and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say- That some time in the latter part of the year 1775 I Rec'd a Lieut's  Commission in the Militia of the State of Newhampshire and served as a Lieut in the War of the Revolution a term of one year at one time in a company commanded by Capt - Barrett belonging to a Regiment commanded by Col. Warner during which time I went in an expedition to Canada-- and further State that in the year 1777 I performed a tour of duty as a Lieut. the term of two months or more in a company command by Capt - Bronson belonging to a Regiment commanded by Col. Seth Warner - and I also further State that during said War I performed a tour of duty of the term of six months in a company commanded by Capt David Howard belonging to a Regiment commanded by Col Fry Bailey ---
[signed]  John Lyman

State of Vermont
Orange County ss ⎬ Brookfield July 18th 1832
I hereby Certify that the above declaration was signed and sworn to in my presence - -
[signed] Luther Wheatley  Just Peace

State of Vermont 
Orange County ss ⎬  I Harry Hale Clerk of Orange County Court do hereby certify that Luther Wheatley is a Justice of the Peace within and for said Orange County, and that the within writing purporting to be his signature is, in my opinion genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at Chelsea in said County this 28th day of November A.D. 1833
[signed] Harry Hale, Clerk
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I Ashbel Tucker of Randolph in Orange County, and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that I have examined within Declaration signed by John Lyman and can state that I was  knowing to his being out as a Militia man in the War of the Revolution for some considerable time - and was knowing to his serving the six months mentioned in said affidavit as I was in the same Company with him-
[signed] Ashbel Tucker

State of Vermont
Orange County ss }  Brookfield July 18th 1832
I hereby certify that the above Affidavit was signed and sworn to in my person
[signed] Luther Wheatley Just Peace

Brookfield Nov. 25th 1833
I certify that I am well acquainted with Ashbell Tucker and that he is a credible person
[signed] Luther Wheatley Just Peace


[along the left side]
Declaration of John Lyman
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I Samuel Paine of Randolph County of Orange State of Vermont Being of Lawful age do testify and say that in the years of 1776 and 1777 I was knowing to John Lyman of Lebanon New Hampshire being in the service of the said State as militia at the taking of Burgoyne and other services rendered at Royalton fort about 8 or 9 months
[signed] Samuel Paine

State of Vermont
Orange County ss. }  Brookfield  June 29 1832
Then Samuel Paine personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth Before me
[signed] Daniel Kingsbury Just Peace
I Certify that the above deponent is a credible
person
[signed] Daniel Kingsbury Just Peace
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State of Vermont
Orange County ss }  I, Harry Hale Clerk of Orange County Court do hereby certify that Daniel Kingsbury is a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Orange, and that the within writing purporting to be his signature is in my opinion genuine
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Chelsea, this 28th day of November A.D. 1833.
[signed] Harry Hale, Clerk.
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COLONY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE }
The CONGRESS of the Colony of New Hampshire

To John  Lyman Gentleman  Greeting
WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Fidelity,Courage and good Conduct, do by these Presents constitute and appoint you the said John Lyman
to be First Lieutenant of the Seventh Company in the Fourteenth Regiment of Militia within the said Colony of New Hampshire
You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a First Lieutenant  in leading, ordering and exercising said Company in arms both Inferior Officers and Soldiers, and to keep them in good order and Discipline; hereby commanding them t obey you as their First Lieutenant and yourself to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions, as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Congress of said Colony for the Time being, or (in recess of Congress) from the Committee of Safety, or any your Superior Officers for the service of said Colony, according to Military Rules and Discipline, pursuant to the Trust reposed in You.
By Order of the Congress,
Exeter the fifth Day of September A D 1775
[signed] E.Thompson Secretary. 
[signed] Matthew Thornton, President
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21 South Street
Wilkes Barre
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir

Will you please send me an extract of dates etc of the two following men-
Lieut. John Lyman U.S. Pension Rolls 1835. Orange County, Vermont. Vol 1 p. 114.
also, John Lyman private Chittenden Co. Vermont, Vol. 1. page 101.
I am not quite sure which of these two men is my ancestor and thought that the information [you] might send would give some light on the subject
Yours Truly
Kathleen Hand
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15,513
INVALID.
File No. 15,513
John Lyman
Lieut. Rev. War 

Act:  June 7th '32
Index:--Vol. 1, Page 231

[in brackets] Arrangement of 1870.

[right side]
Apr. 7 - 1897 - History 
Miss Kathleen Han
South, St. Wilkesbaeow
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E Spragues
Deposition

[along left side]
State of New Hampshire
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I Elkanah Sprague of Lebanon NH a Revolution pensioner of the United States do depose and say, that in the month of December 1775 or January 1776 I enlisted as a soldier in Capt Barretts Company Col Warners Regiment, and marched from Lebanon into Canada, John Lyman then of said Lebanon was with us in the same company and Regiment[.]  we were in said service six months[.]  soon after our return from Canada I enlisted into Capt David Woodwards Company and was stationed at a fort in Royalton or Bethel Vermont for six months[.]  the said John Lyman was in the same company with me and served the same term.  also in the year 1777 I went with others from Lebanon to help take Burgoyne[.]   was absent from home for 6 weeks to two months, said John Lyman was with us at this time and served as a lieutenant but whether he was an officer at the other times I do not recollect, but believe he was called Lieut Lyman at Royalton.  I am well acquainted with the said John Lyman and know him to be the same person who served with me as above stated.
[signed] Elkanah Sprague

State of Newhampshire
Grafton ss.  Be it known that on the twenty sixth day of June AD 1833 before Timothy Kenrick Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Elkanah Sprague above named and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal at Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire this twenty sixth day of June AD 1833
[signed] Timothy Kenrick  Notary Public
I also certify that the above deponent is a credible person
[signed] Timothy Kenrick  Notary public
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Isaiah Bliss
Dedposition
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I Isaiah Bliss of Lebanon a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States do depose and say that in the year 1775 I was a resident of Lebanon NH and was then well acquainted with John Lyman then of said Lebanon & who since the Revolutionary war has resided in Brookfield Vermont; in the winter of 1775 and 6 the said John Lyman with several others (one of whom was my Brother) went to Canada in a company commanded by Captain John Barrett in Col Warners Regiment.  they were absent from home according to the best of my recollection nearly or quite six months.  I well remember the circumstances because my brother was taken with the small pox on his way home.  I know that the said John Lyman is the same person that applied for a pension at Brookfield Vt July 31, 1832, under the act of June 7 1832, his age was about 82 years-
[signed] Isaiah Bliss

Grafton State of Newhampshire
Be it known that on the 7th day of September AD 1833 before Timothy Kenrick Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Isaiah Bliss above named and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial seal at Lebanon in the County of Grafton and State of Newhampshire this 7th day of September AD 1833-
[signed] Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
I also certify that the above deponent is a credible person
[signed]  Timothy Kenrick Notary Public
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War Department
Pension Office
April 27. 1831
Sir,  In reply to your letter of the 16th instant I have to inform you that no law has been passed by Congress allowing pensions to militia Men of the revolutionary war.  As Mr John Lyman served in the capacity of a Militia officer only, he is not entitled to a Pension.  His commission is herewith returned.  None of the persons who served in the same regiment to which he was attached are entitled to Pensions
I am, respectfully
Your Obt Sert
[signed] J.L. Edwards

[the following is crossed out]
Jacob K. Parish Esq
Randolph
Orange County
Vermont