Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12747, John Dilleber, Conn

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SERVICE
Conn

Dilleber, John
or Delleber

NUMBER
S 12747

Carded

CONTENTS

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Let. to Jn'o Bixby, Nov 19
1835. Tr. Ar: Jan 9. 1836.
Transf. to Albany from
4 Mar 1835 - Jan 21. 1836
I not'h to Pen'n cou of Jn'o
Bixby, Marcellus, NY.

Albany 17981
[crossed out: Connecticut]

John Delleber 17981
Woodstock in the State of Conn
was a Pri in the Com commanded
by Captain ___ of the Reg't commanded
by Col Canfield in the Conn Troops
for 12 mo

* John Dilleber.
Records corrected Dec 11/85 [illegible]

inscribed on the Roll of Con
the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum,
commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of October
83 and Sent J.
Fowler 2 Es Woodstock Ct

arrears to the 4th of Sep't 33 $100
allowance ending Mar. 4 -- 20
$120

{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{ Act June 7, 1832. }

Recorded by E D Bullock Clerk,
Book E Vol. 3 Page 11

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John [illegible: Delaby]

John Delabar [Dilleber]
Connecticut

n'o 6189.

Privateer service
not provided for
by the Act 7. June '32

12 mo. pri
Con't State Troops

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State of Connecticut }
Windham County } ss
Town of Woodstock }

on this 21st Day of August Personally appeared
in open court before the Hon John Paine Esq
Judge of Probate for Woodstock District now sitting
John Delaber [Dilleber] a resident of Woodstock in the County
of Windham and State of Connecticut aged 69
years who being first duly sworn according to law
doth on his oath make the following declaration
in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress
Passed June 7th 1832 --

I entered the service of the United States under
the Following named officers and served as herein
Stated -- In April 1782 I enlisted under Capt
Daniel Allen for one year Belonged to
1 yr Col Canfield Regiment - I lived in Woodstock
when I enlisted and marched from Woodstock
to Windham and from Windham to New
Haven and from thence to Stamford Connecticut
where the company which I was attached
to was stationed during my enlistment.
I was in no General Battle, but was
in frequent skirmishes with the enemy
while stationed at said Stamford. I assisted
in taking several Torees [Tories] who had joined
the British -- I served this Tour as a private soldier

In June 1781 I volunteered on board of the
Privateer Young Cromwell under Capt

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Capt Benj'n Reed [Benjamin Hilliard -or- William Reed] of Norwich Ct for three
months I sailed out of New London and was
absent three months. The vessel on
which I went out in took two prizes
loaded with provisions for the British --
we arrived in at New London just before
New London was burnt - I was in the
engement [engagement] at the time the British
and Benedict Arnold took Groton and
Burnt New London.

I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension
or annuity except the present and declare that
my name is not on any pension Roll of the agency
of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
[signed] John Dilleber

we W. M. Cornell Clergyman residing in the town of
Woodstock and John Fox residing in the same
town hereby certify that we are well acquainted
with John Dilleber - who has subscribed and sworn
to the above declaration that we believe him to
be sixty nine - 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 and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
[signed] W. M. Cornell Clergyman of Woodstock
[signed] John Fox

I was born 1763 I have no record of my age. I lived in
Woodstock when I entered the service have lived always
in Woodstock. I enlisted into the State Troops
never received no written discharge
Referance John Fox. [signed] Alfred Morey

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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 solder and served as he states.
And the Court further certifies that it appears to
them that W M Cornell, who has signed the
preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident
in the town of Woodstock and that John Fox
who has also signed the same is a resident
in the same town and is a credible person and
that their statement is entitled to credit.
And the court further certifies that in their
opinion the statement of the applicant is true

I George Bowen Clerk of the Court of Probate
for Woodstock District do hereby certify that
the foregoing contains the original proceedings
of the said Court in the matter of the application
of John Delaber [Dilleber] for a pension.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal of office this 21st day of August 1832
[signed] George Bowen Clerk of Probate [office seal]
for Woodstock District

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Application for a Transfer

Onondaga County ss.

On this 20th day of
December 1835 before me, the Subscriber,
a Justice of the Peace for the said County
of Onondaga, John Delleber [Dilleber] personally
appeared who on his oath, declared
that he is the same person who formerly
belonged to the company commanded
by Daniel Allen -- -- in the Regiment
commanded by Colonel Canfield
in the Service of The United States; That
his name was placed on the pension
Roll of the State of Connecticut from
whence he has lately removed, that
he now resides in the State of New York
where he intends to remain, and
wishes his pension there payable
in future: - The following are his
reasons for removing from the State of
Connecticut to the State of New York
his son, Sanford Delleber, is now settled
& engaged in business in the aforesaid
Town of Marcellus with whom he
now lives, and expects to live hereafter
with him.
[signed] John Dilleber

Sworn and Subscribed to
before me the day and
year aforesaid.
[signed] Myron L Mills
Justice of the Peace

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Onondaga County ss.

Horace Moses of the Town
of Marcellus, being duly sworn deposeth
and Saith that he this Deponent has been
acquainted with John Delleber [Dilleber] (who
has made the foregoing affidavit) for
the last ten years, and that he knows
that he is the person described in
said affidavit.
[signed] Horace Moses

Subscribed & Sworn before me
this 30th day of December
A.D. 1835
[signed] Myron L Mills
Justice of the Peace

I Certify that I am well acquainted with
Horace Moses the person that has made
the foregoing affidavit and that he is
a man of good character for truth
and veracity
Dated Marcellus
December 30th 1835
[signed] Myron L Mills
Justice of the Peace

Mr Deleber
[illegible: fre tr.]
Jn'o Bixby
Marcellus
N.Y.

State of New York
County of Onondaga ss

I Alanson Edwards Clerk of the said
County do certify that Myron L Mills before whom the
preceding affidavits purport to have been sworn, was
at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the peace
in and for the said County, duly elisted & qualified, and that I am
acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe
his name subscribed to the said affidavits to be his proper hand
writing and signatures.
Witness my hand and seal of
Office this 31st day December 1835
[signed] A. Edwards Clerk

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John Delabar [Dilleber]
Conneticut

Obj. 10

1 year solder

Witnesses [check mark]

John Fowler 2'd Esq'r
North Woodstock
Conn't

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BRIEF in the case of John Delebar [Dilleber]
County of Windham in the State of Connecticut
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

File 12747

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? 69

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
 | Years, Months, Days. | As a | Gen.
In 1782. | 1 [yr] | private | Cap Allen Colo Canfield
 | 3 [mo] |  | on board a privateer Capt Reed

5. In what battles was he engaged? Battle of New London and
several skirmishes

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Woodstock Connecticut

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary, three living Witnesses

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.
[signed] George Taylor Examining Clerk.

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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 services 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. 12747.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
September 10, 1898.

Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that John
Delleber [Dilleber] made an application for pension on August 21, 1833, at which
time he was 69 years of age and residing at Windham, Conn., and his
pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the
Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under
Capt. Allen and Col. Canfield. He enlisted at Woodstock, Conn.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Mr. F. J. H. Merrill,
N. Y. State Museum,
Albany, New York.

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INCORPORATED MAY 1, 1784
University of the State of New York
ANSON JUDD UPSON, Chancellor
WILLIAM CROSWELL DOANE, Vice-Chancellor
MELVIL DEWEY, Secretary of University and
Director of State Library

ESTABLISHED 1843
New York State Museum
F. J. H. Merrill, Ph.D., Director

Albany, N. Y. 3 Ag'98

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The United States Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Dear Sir:-
I write to ask for a transcript of the records
relating to John Deliber [Dilleber] of Windham County, Connecticut, who
was a pensioner in 1832. He was a brother of my grandfather
and I wish to know what the records are in regard to his
residence, parents or family connections so far as they are stated.
I should be glad to pay for any necessary charges for the
clerical work of making the search.

Very truly yours
[signed] F. J. H. Merrill
[crossed out: Director]

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Sept 19 '98
F J H Merrill
Albany, N.Y.

12.747
Rev war [check mark] INVALID. [illegible]

File No. 12.747
[star] John Delleber
Pri. Rev war

Act: June 7th 1832
Index:--Vol. ___, Page ___

[ Arrangement of 1870. ]

[star] John Dilleber
Records corrected. Decr 11/05. ss

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James L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pension
Washington City

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Woodstock [illegible] 5th 1833

Sir
I herewith return the cases
of John Davis John Dilabar [Dilleber] John
Fowler and Elias Child - hope they will
be acceptable - your attention to
them will much oblige.
Yours
[signed] John Fowler 2d

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[postage] Free

J L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington

[round stamp] [illegible]
Jan 18.
Mr Dilleber
[illegible]

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Pension Agency
Farmers & Mechanical Bank
Hartford 15 January 1836

Sir

I have this day received yours of 9th instant requesting information as to what time John Dilliber [Dilleber] a pensioner on the Roll of this Agency was last paid.
In answer to your inquiry I have to inform you that he has been paid up to the 4th of March 1885.

I am Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
J. Moses Dodd

J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington

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6189

12 ni pens

J Fowler 2'd Esq
Woodstock
Ct

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BRIEF objections to the administration of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Delaber [Dilleber] which require further proof or explanation.

I.  Does the declaration show where the application resides?

II.  Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?

III.  If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of war when he served?

V.  *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language as definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?

VI.  Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?

VII.  Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?

VIII.  Has the Court given their opinion?

IX.  Has the Clerk given his certificate?

X.  Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?  No device to Clerks seal

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XI. Has the applicant claim [illegible]

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?

XIV. +If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?

XVI. ++Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is no so answered?
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EXPLANATORY NOTES.
*QUERE V. 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.

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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 about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officer, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of 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.

+QUERE XIV. Proof of service.
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 claimants 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.

++QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on t he same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, t he 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.
==>In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

Service as a Mariner is admissible

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Know ye that I William Shepherd of Woodstock in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut of of seventy two years of age Do certify and say that I am well acquainted with John Delaber [Dilleber] of Woodstock and was knowing to his enlisting on board of the ship Young Cromwell for three months - I was out with him a part of the time in this town - and further the Deponent saith not -
Woodstock August 21st 1832
[signed] William Shepherd

Woodstock Windham County State of Connecticut August 21st 1832 Personally appeared in open Court William Shepherd and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed and the Court certifies that the Deponent is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit.
[signed] George Bowen Clerk of Probate
for the District of Woodstock

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Marcellus NY } [postage] 18 3/4
Nov 14 }

James L. Edwards Esq
Comm'r of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

Nov 19.
Mr Dilleber
Ct Roll
No. 17.98

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Marcellus N.Y. Nov. 10. 1835

James L. Edwards Esq

Sir,

John Delleber [Dilleber] late of The Town of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut, a pensioner under the act 4th March 1831, has removed from there and become a resident of this town. Therefore wishes to have the place of paying & receiving his pension changed to this state.
Your immediate attention to it is requested.
Your Obedient
and Humble Ser't
John Bixby
Agent for John Delleber

N.B. His last semi annual payment he has not yet received.

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I Reuben Robertson of Killingly County of Windham and state of Connecticut of law full age do certify and say that I was personally knowing to John Dilleber as being a Soldier in the American Revolutionary war and that we marched together from the town of Windham in Connecticut in company with Ensign Culter of Plainfield and Ensign Robertson of said Wincham. we marched from Windham in April 1782 to Stamford in said Connecticut and was Capt. Allen's Company who belonged to Ashford in said Connecticut was in Col. Canfield's Regiment and that he served one year in the state service.
[signed] Reuben ( his X mark ) Robertson

Windham County ss Killingly August 13th A.D. 1832
then personally appeared Reuben Robertson subscriber to the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same and I do believe that said Robertson is a man of truth and that full credit may be given to his Deposition said Deposition was taken at the request of John Dilleber to be used as testimony to prove said Dilleber's service in the American Revolutionary war.
Killingly August 13th A D 1832
before me [signed] Arber Covell Justice of the Peace

Killingly October 2nd AD 1833
I hereby certify that Reuben Robertson is a credible witness and that his statement is entitled to credit
[signed] Arber Covell Justice of the Peace
Windham County Conn.

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I Armin Bolles Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Arber Covell Esquire before whom the written affidavit was made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County, that the within signature purporting to be his appears to be genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court at Brooklyn in said County this 15th day of August AD 1832
[signed] Armin Bolles Clerk

within is the Deposition
of Reuben Robertson taken
and sealed up by me Arber
Covell Justice of the Peace