Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 634, John Burnap, Vt

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Windsor Vermont 31.086
John Burnap of Windsor in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Buck of the Regt. commanded by Marshall in the Mass'a line for 9 mos & 10 days Vt.
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Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 31 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 2d day of May 1837 and sent Ira Davis Norwich Vermont
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Arrears to the 4th of March 1837   $186.60
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept.    15.55
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$202.15
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by D. D. Addison Clerk, 
Book E2 Vol 3. Page 56

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June 17.1837 rept. sent
[illegible] letter to H. Burton Same day -

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2163
Vermont Montpelier 
Polly Burnap widow of John Burnap who served in the Revolutionary Vt war, as a private 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 31 Dollars 10. Cents per annum, to commence on the ['4th day of March, 1848.' crossed out] 3 February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Sept"r 1853 and sent to Moses M Davis
Union Village Vt. 

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act ['July 29, 1848,' crossed out] Feb"y 3. 1853 Page 25 Vol. A.

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Date of death not in A3 - 

Reg S m5-139798

Cfv.

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Cir Wm Sweatt Feb 15/56
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129.798 Act March 2/55
May 17,/55
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Polly Burnap widow of John Burnap
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Private 
Col Marth
Vt Troops 
War of Revolution
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Pension Act Feby 2. 1853
Vt Feby 53 - 2163
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AO 160 ac's Feby 29/86
Dodge
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William Sweatt
Union Village Vermont
[overwritten: no 17865 iss Mar 6/56]

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27.937
John Burnap's Declaration
Enlistment 1776 During the War service in camp 16 month 2 weeks in readiness constantly

Ira Davis
Norwich Vt

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State of Vermont,
COUNTY OF Windsor} ss.
On this 16th day of August personally appeared in open court, before the court of Probate now sitting John Burnap a resident of Norwich in the County of Windsor and state of Vermont, aged 80 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. 
[margin note: July 1776]
On the first day of June 1776 he enlisted under Lieut Vaughan in Maj Haddington's Corps of Green Mountain Rangers and was sent to open a road from Newbury Vermont to Messisco Bay near Canada Line in which service we were engaged one month [margin note: 1] and the work was abandoned for that year. In July of the same year Gen. Bailey of Newbury came to Norwich Vermont and read a letter form Genl Washington in which he requested on directed Genl Bailey, to enlist as many minute men as could be raised to serve during the War. when called on to reconnoiter, guard the frontiers, build Forts &c. At this time he volunteered to serve as a minuteman during the War. In the same month he was called out under Capt David Woodward of [margin note: 3-] Hanover N.H. and was out three months at Royalton Vermont where we built a fort on White River, In the same year he was called to Newbury under the command [margin note: 2-] of Capt-Bailey, where he staid two months. also in February 1777 he was called out under Capt Timothy Bush and attached to Col Joseph Marsh's regiment of Militia and marched to Mount Independence in the State of New York, it was said to prevent Burgoyne from crossing the Lake upon the ice which service occupied about one [margin note: 1-] month. In June 1777 he was called by Genl Bailey to Newbury and put by him under the command of Lieut Chamberlin, and was sent on a scout to Missisco Bay & from there to Onion River and gone about 3 weeks. Also In July 1777 he was called out under Capt Timothy Bush and again attached to Col. Marsh's Regiment and was marched to Charleston N.H. Manchester Vermont to Pawlet Vt where we were joined by other Militia, and Col. Herrick's regiment of Green Mountain Rangers and Col Brown's Regiment of Massachusetts Militia and were all out under the command of Genl Lincoln of Massachusetts and was marched through the woods Lake George Landing in the State of New York and was in the engagement at that place where a considerable number of Prisoners were taken and a quantity of stores, and about 100 Americans were based, here he was taken sick and was sent back to Pawlet, and [margin note: 3-]  in October returned home, been out about three months. Also in August 1778 he was sent to Ryegate & Barnet in Vermont to guard the frontier from invasion by the Indians [illegible] one month In June [illegible] he was called out under [margin note: 1] Lieut Chamberlin and was sent to Onion river where he returned about six weeks to intercept [margin note: 1.12] the intercourse at [illegible] going on between the Tories & the enemy. In January 1780 he was called out under Capt Bush, in Maj Whitcombs Regiment and sent to Kingsland (now Washington) and was there three months in which time we built a fort. In October of the same year he was called out under Capt John House & sent in pursuit of the Indians at [margin note: 3] the time Royalton was destroyed and was out one week. he was constantly provided with arms ammunition accoutrements & snow shoes. and was ever in [margin note: 6.17] readiness and went whenever called for and suffered a great deal in property &c and lost my crops and was otherwise distressed.
I was born in Lebanon Conn. in 1752. I have no record of my age. 
I was when called into service living in Norwich where I have lived ever since 
I entered the service as a volunteer - I never rec'd a discharge on paper. [margin note: 7]

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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency in any state, or (if any,) only on that of the agency in the State of Vermont.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. /s/John Burnap
/s/LA Marsh Register

We, Lyman Culver a clergyman residing in the Town of Norwich and John Slafter residing in Norwich hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Burnap who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 80 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.
/s/Lyman Culver
/s/John Slafter
/s/LA Marsh, Register

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 Lyman Culver who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident of Town of Norwich and that John Slafter who has also signed the same, is a resident in the Town of Norwich and is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to credit. 
I, Lyndon A Marsh Register of the court of Probate of the District of Hartford do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Burnap for a pension. 
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 16th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two. 
/s/LA Marsh, Register

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27.937
John Burnap's Declaration
Enlistment 1776 During the War service in camp 16 month 2 weeks in readiness constantly

Ira Davis
Norwich Vt

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State of Vermont
Orange County ss} Orange June 2, 1853
I Carlos Carpenter Town Clerk of the town of Orange in the County of Orange aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears by the records of Marriages of said town, that John Burnap, and Polly Peake were joined in marriage on the 13. day of February AD. 1806.
The Record is in the  following words. Viz - 
"State of Vermont, Orange County ss.}
Be it remembered, th.at at Orange in the County of Orange aforesaid, That John Burnap of Norwich in the County of Windsor, and Polly Peake of Orange in the County of Orange, and State aforesaid were duly joined in Marriage. this 13. day of February AD. 1806. by me.
/s/John Stacy Justice peace"

Certified by me. /s/Carlos Carpenter Town clerk

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State of Vermont
Orange County }ss On this 25th day of June 1853. personally appeared before the Judge of Probate Court for the District of Bradford in the County of Orange and State aforesaid, Polly Burnap a resident of Thetford, in the county of Orange and State aforesaid, aged eight six years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by Act of Congress passed on the 3d of February, 1853. granting pension to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of John Burnap who was a private in the Revolutionary War. For proof of service you are refered to the inclosed certificate. - She further declares that she was married to said John Burnap on the thirteenth day of February eighteen ['and six' crossed out] hundred and six; that her said husband died on the thirtieth day of September eighteen hundred and thirty nine that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow. 
/s/X Her Mark Polly Burnap
witness /s/Mary R. Hatch

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l, Royal Hatch, Judge of Probate for the District of Bradford, Orange County, Vermont, hereby certify that the within declaration was sworn and subscribed to, on the day and year written therein.
[court seal affixed] Given under the Seal of this Court, in the 25th day of June A.D. 1853, at Strafford. /s/Royal Hatch, Judge.

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State of Vermont
Orange County ss} On this 11th day of April 1855 personally appeared, before me a Justice of the peace within & for the County of Orange and State aforesaid Polly Burnap, aged 87 years a resident of Thetford in the State of Vermont, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical person who is the widow of John Burnap a private soldier in the war of the revolution, and who was a pensioner - That as his widow she obtained a pension certificate at the rate of thirty one dollars and ten cents per annum, bearing date the 27th day of September 1853 and commencing on the 3d day of February Eighteen hundred and fifty three and continuously during life unless she shall again marry - 
s'd Certificate is signed by Robert McClellan Secretary of the Interior and Countersigned by L. P. Waldo commissioner of pensions
She makes this declaration for the purpose obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved march 3d 1855
She further states that she was married to the said John Burnap in Orange in Orange County and State of Vermont on the day February Eighteen hundred and six by Esquire Stacy of said Orange and that her name before her said marriage was Polly Peake That her said husband died at Thetford aforesaid on the 30th day of Sept AD 1839
and that she is now a widow
That the proof of her s'd marriage and also of the death of her said husband are both in the office of the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions as also is the proof of the service of her deceased husband
/s/X her mark Polly Burnap
We Seth Ellis and Mary Ellis residents of Thetford and State of Vermont, upon our oaths   declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Polly Burnap in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be 
/s/Seth Ellis
/s/Mary F Ellis
The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that have no interest in in this claim
/s/R M Gleason Justice of Peace

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State of Vermont
Orange County ss} I, Burnam Martin Clerk of Orange County, which is a court  of Record hereby certify that R. J. Gleason is & was  at the date of the within certificate, an acting Justice of the Peace within & for the county of Orange, duly qualified, having full power & authority to administer oaths for general purposes & that I believe his  signature thereto is genuine - 
[court seal affixed] In witness whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Chelsea in said County this 27th day of April A.D. 1855
/s/B. Martin Clerk

129.798

Declaration of Polly Burnap of Thetford, Vermont

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[typewritten letter]

February 15, 1937

John Burnap
W. 634
BA-J/AWF [initials: own]

The Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
War Department
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of John Burnap, Jr. of Norwich, Vermont, who died there November 3, 1804.
The data which fellow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 634, based upon the service of John Burnap in the War of the Revolution. This is the record of the only John Burnap found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
John Burnap was born in the year 1752 in Lebanon, Connecticut The names of his parents were not given. 
While residing in Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont, John Burnap enlisted and served as a private as follows - 
From June 1, 1776, one month in Captain Robert Johnson's company, under Major Hoisington; from sometime in July, 1776, three months in Captain Woodward's company, Colonel Thomas Johnson's Vermont regiment; in the fall of 1776, two months in Captain Bailey's company, Colonel Thomas Johnson's regiment; from sometime in February, 1777, one month is Captain Timothy Bailey's company, Colonel Joseph Marsh's Vermont regiment; in June, 1777, three wekks under Lieutenant Chamberlin; from sometime in July, 1777, three months in Captain Timothy Bush's company, Colonel Joseph Marsh's regiment, was in the battle at Lake George Landing,

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and at the capture of Burgoyne; from sometime in August, 1778, one month in Captain Bailey's company, Colonel Peter Olcott's Vermont regiment; from sometime in June, 1779, six weeks under Lieutenant Chamberlin; from sometime in January, 1780, three months in Captain Timothy Bush's company, under Major Whitcomb; in October, 1780, one week in Captain John House's company, in pursuit of Indians, when Royalton was burned.
John Burnap was allowed pension on his application executed, August 16, 1832, at which time he was living in Norwich, Vermont, where he had lived since the Revolution. He died September 30, 1839 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.
John Burnap married February 13, 1806 in Orange, Orange County, Vermont, Polly Peake; he was then of Norwich, and she of said Orange.
The widow, Polly Burnap, was allowed pension on her application executed, June 25, 1853, at which time she was eighty-six years of age and a resident of Thetford, Vermont.
In 1853, Seth Ellis and Mary F. Ellis, both stated that John Burnap died in the house in Thetford, Vermont, where they were then living, and that the widow, Polly Burnap, continued to live in their house in said Thetford. It was not shown that John and Polly Burnap were related to Seth and Mary F. Ellis.
The application for headstone for John Burnap is returned herewith. There was no correspondence enclosed.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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1903 - John Ervin Pickett Keene N. H. 
CHJ
1919 Aug.5. History to Mrs AC Ayres - aut.
1926 June 7 his to Mrs. Samuel R. Pierce
1937 - Feb. 15 - list to [illegible] Branch - appl. for [illegible] returned cwf

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Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No. 634
Polly Burnap, Widow.
John Burnap, Priv. Rec. War.
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Act: - Feb. 3. 1853.
Index: - Vol. A, Page 100
[Arrangement of 1870]

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17.865

Geo Ames

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No 2371

Polly Burnap, widow of John

Let to M. M. Davis. 9" Sept: 53 

Act. Feb, 3. 7853,

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Vermont
Revo
Act 7 June 1832
John Burnap
Rejected
['Suspended' crossed out] 
Letter Ira Davis 11 June 1835
Allow as private 9 mo 10 d. $31.10
Letter to Vermont Militia
Ira Davis Norwich 19th Nov 1833
2- Sept. 1834 Same
25.   Do    Do    Do
Hon H. Everett. Jany 31 1834 - 
[margin note: Letter to Ira Davis 30 Sep. 1836
do to Same 29. Nov - 1836.]

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Pension Office.
23d. Sept. 1853

Sir,
Please Certify the time to which the within named pensioner was paid, or the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
/s/L P Waldo
Commissioner.

John Burnap, Act 1832 $31.10. p. an. - Paid to 4th Sept. 1839, no date of death on our Books.
/s/F. Bush Auditor,

Francis Burt Esqr.
Third Auditor, [illegible]}

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1776 1 mo road 2d all'd 1 X
 -       3 Royalton ""    3 X
77      1 m'l   Md - 1
" ['Oct' crossed out] 2 mo New. - 2 X
Mar - 21 ds. Mis'd Pay 21
Feby - 3 m - - 3
Aug 78 1 - Guard 1
Mar 79 - 1. 12 - 1. 12
80. 3 mos - 3.
7 1
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15.10
6 ['21' crossed out]
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9" 10
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STATE OF VERMONT,
Orange COUNTY...ss.} I, S. M. Flint Clerk of the County Court of the County of Orange in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that S. G. Fisher & R. M. Gleason Esquires

an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified; that these commissions were dated on the 30th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ['forty' crossed out] fifty two and will expire on the thirtieth day of November next, ['and that his signature is genuine' crossed out]
[court seal affixed] Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this 23d day of June A. D. 1853
/s/S. M. Flint Clerk,

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State of Vermont
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Orange County ss.} be it remembered that at Orange in the County aforesaid that John Burnap of Norwich in the County of Windsor and Polly Peake of Orange in the County of Orange and State aforesaid were duly joined in Mariage by me this thirteenth day of February A.D. 1806.
/s/John Stacy Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont
Orange County ss.} I hereby certify that I now hold the office of Town Clerk within and for the Town of Orange and that the above is a true copy of Record found on the Town Books now in my office.
/s/Horace Fifield
At Orange this 8th day of May AD 1855 personally appeared Horace Fifield and made oath that the above certificate and copy of Record are just & true/by him subscribed/
Before me /s/S. G. Fisher Justice of the Peace

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[handwritten letter]

Orange May 8. 1855

Dr. Sir
I have at last succeeded in finding the Record you made the inquirie for the 17th ultimo, our Records were at that time kept in bad shape like most others,. & next to impossible to find any thing inquired for. should the certifier be informed pleas write me what you want & I will send you one right.
Very Respectfully,
/s/Horace Fifield

Fees $1.00

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John Burnap

6 mo + 21 days

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State of Vermont
COUNTY OF Windsor}ss.
On this 18th day of February 1835 personally appeared in open court before the court of Probate now sitting John Burnap a resident of Norwich in the county of Windsor 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 he entered the service of the United States under the following names officers, and served as herein stated. That he enlisted on the first day of June 1776 in Capt. Robert Johnson's company in Maj Hoisington's regiment and was sent to open a road from Newbury Vermont to Missisco Bay, called the Hazen Road, and continue in that service one month, the work [margin note: V] was then abandoned for that year and we returned home, also in February on the first of March 1777. he was drafted in Capt Timothy Bush's company in col. Joseph Marsh's Regiment, and was marched to Mount Independence in the State of New York to prevent Burgoyne;s crossing the Lake, but on account the rottenness of the ice we [margin note: 1-] were dismissed after having served one month, and returned home about the first of April of the same year, About the first of July 1776 he was called out in Capt David Woodward's company, in Col Thomas Johnson's Regiment and was marched to Royalton Vt. where he was engaged in building a Fort and keeping garrison and served three months, and were dismissed in the forepart of October, for about [margin note: 3+] two weeks ['two weeks' crossed out] after he returned from this last service, he was sent to Newbury Vt in Capt Bailey's company Col. T. Johnson's Regiment, where he was engaged in building a block house, and scouting the woods to watch the Indians for [margin note: 2+] months. In the month of June 1777 he was ordered to Newbury by Genl Bailey and put under command of Lieut Chamberlin and sent on a scout to Missisco Bay, and from thence to Onion River and was gone about three weeks, In July [margin note: -21] 1777 he was put under command of Capt Timothy Bush in Col. Joseph Marsh's regiment, was marched to Charleston N.H. thence to Manchester Vt thence to Pawlet where he joined other militia and were put under command of Gen. Lincoln of Massachusetts and served untill the surrender of Burgoyne [margin note: 3+] making about three months, In August 1778 he was sent to Ryegate & Barnes in Capt Bailey's company, in Col Peter Olcott's regiment to keep garrison as a guard against the Indians readiness and one month, In June 1779 he was called out under [margin note: 1] command of Lieut. Chamberlin and sent to Onion River to interrupt the intercourse between the tories & the enemy, and was gone about six weeks. In January 1780 he was sent to Kingston (Washington Vt) in Capt T. Bush's company in Major Whitcomb's Regiment and was [margin note: 3] engaged in building a Fort and manning the garrison for three months. Also in October 1780, was sent to Royalton under Col John House when the Indians burnt that place and [margin note: 7] was engaged in the pursuit one week. He was born in Lebanon Conn in 1752. He has a record of his age in his house which he has obtained within the last year, When called into service he lived in Norwich Vermont & has lived there ever since, He was a volunteer excepting on tour. He never received any written discharge

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency in the state, or (if any,) only on that of the agency in the State of Vermont. /s/John Burnap
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. /s/Edwin Hutchinson, Register
We, Moses Lewis a Clergyman and Joel Morris residing in Norwich hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Burnap who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 82 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.
/s/Moses Lewis
/s/Joel Morris
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. /s/Edwin Hutchinson Register,
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 Moses Lewis who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Norwich and is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to credit. 
I, Edwin Hutchinson Register of the court of Probate do hereby certify the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Burnap for a pension.
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 18th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty ['two' crossed out] five
/s/Edwin Hutchinson Register

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I Solomon White of Norwich County of Windsor & State of Vermont aged 79 years depose & say that I enlisted in Capt Burton's company of Rangers in Col Herrick's Regiment about the middle of July 1777 for six months and was immediately marched by way of Charleston NH. to Manchester & thence to Pawlet Vt. from which place we went to Lake George landing N.Y. and took that place & the British water craft. We then returned to Pawlet for a while, but in October were marched to the taking of Burgoyne, and were present when he surrendered, & returned to Pawlet about the 25th of October. And I also further say that Capt Bush's company of Militia marched with us from Norwich to Pawlet and I well recollect that John Burnap was a private in said Bush's company & served in said company at Pawlet at Lake George landing & at the taking of Burgoyne and that said Burnap was discharged about the time we returned to Pawlet in October, and that said Burnap served in said Pawlet's company three months & I think nothing more.
and further say not. /s/Solomon White

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss Norwich Dec 2 1836
Then personally appeared Solomon White & subscribed & made oath to the foregoing affidavit before me /s/IRA DAVIS Just of Peace

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I Conant Sawyer of Norwich county of Windsor & State of Vermont aged 80 years depose & say that about the first of July 1776 I enlisted in Capt David Woodwards Company in Hoisington's corps. for three months we were sent to Royalton Vt where we build a Fort & kept the garrison untill October and I further testify & say that John Burnap of Norwich enlisted with me as a private in said company, and served therein during the above mentioned term of three months.
/s/Conant Sawyer

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} Personally appeared Conant Sawyer & subscribed & made oath to the above affidavit this 4th day of March 1837. Before me /s/IRA DAVIS Just of Peace

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} County Clerks office Woodstock March 6th 1837. I hereby certify that Ira Davis the above & within subscribing magistrate is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & his signatures hereto annexed are genuine.
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof I have hereunto set any hand & affixed my seal of office the day & year last above written.
/s/Benj Swan Clerk

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I Elisha Waterman of Norwich in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged 78 years depose & say that on the first day of January 1780 I enlisted in Capt Timothy Bush's company in Maj Whitcomb's Regiment and was sent to Kingstown (now Washington Vt) where we build the Fort and were employed in the Fort untill the last of March of the same year having done three months actual service. I For this we were paid Forty shillings per month by Capt. Bush in the month of May following. And I further say that John Burnap of Norwich, enlisted with me at the same time in said company as a Private. And served during the above mentioned term of three months and was paid as aforesaid. And further say not. /s/Elisha Waterman

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} At Norwich in said, personally appeared the above named Elisha Waterman who I certify to be a witness of strict veracity. and more solemn oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed, this 27th day of April AD 1836
Before me /s/IRA DAVIS Just of Peace

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I Hezekiah Goodrich of Norwich in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of lawfull age testify & say that I served one month in June 1776 in Capt Robert Johnsons company Lieut Vaughn and Maj'r Hoisington's Reg'nt guarding the frontier and making a road from Newbury to Missisco Bay and that John Burnap of said Norwich was a Soldier in the same company & served the same time
also in Feb'ry 1777 I was called out in Millitia under Capt Tim'o Bush for two months marched to Mount Independence with the said John Burnap and we were set off before the time expired I should say we were about one month also I went was enlisted soldier under Capt Elisha Kingston in Col'o Herrick's Rigament of Green mountain Rangers, was marched over the Mountain in the summer of 1777 about the time of the Benington fight and the above named John Burnap was a soldier under the command of Capt Bush in Col'o Joseph Marsh's Riga'nt marched at the same time and was with us untill after the surrender of Burgoin I was also knowing to the said Burnap being often call upon and of his going to live other places being ingaged in the Defence of our Country for a number of years, and further this deponant  saith not - 
/s/Hezekiah Goodrich
State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} Norwich May 25th 1833
Personally appeared Hezekiah Goodrich the above Deponant & signor and made solemn oath to the above Deposition by him subscribed before me 
/s/Joel Morris } Justice Peace
I hereby certify to the above deposing Hezekiah Goodrich is a credible & disinterested witness. /s/Joel Morris Just Peace
State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} County Clerk office Woodstock may 39th 1833
I hereby certify that Joel Morris, signer of the certificate is a Justice of the Peace for the county of Windsor and the above is his proper signature. 
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affix my seal of office on the day above mentioned.
/s/Benj Swan Clerk

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The Way of wisdom is pleasant & other paths are  peace
Tiresome place this
Thence

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I Hezekiah Goodrich of lawfull age testify & say that early in the month of june 1776 I with John Burnap inlisted under Lieut Vaughn in Capt Robert Johnsons Company under the command of Gen'l Jacob Bayley to wit & make a read from Newbury Vt to Misissco Bay near Canada we continued on said road one month after which Burnap & I was released and retuned home - also in the winter of 1777 the Militia was called from Norwich to go to Mount Independence as there was fear Burgoine would cross the Lake on the  Ice accordingly Capt. Tim'o Bush volunteered & 18 or 20 of us turned out with him the John Burnap was one we were marched to Mount Independence & there stationed untill so heavy than weakened the Ice we were then let of untill further orders and our Capt marched us home how long we were their I cannot say but my impression was that we were absent [margin note: 1-] from home one Month Again in the summer of 1777 after Burgoine took Ticonderoga our Governor ordered a Rigiment of Ranger's to be raised for six months under Colo'l Herrick I inlisted under Capt Elisha Burton a portion of Capt Bushes Militia was called for at the same time and Capt Burton's company with Capt Bushes Militia marched of together and the said John Burnap was then one of Capt Bushes Company we marched together to Windsor from thence to Charlestown [margin note: 3-] N. H. thence to Manchester & from thence to Pollet Vt while at Pollet we were called upon by our Officers to vollunteer on an expedition we turned out & said John Burnap volunteer'd and we crossed the South Bay went to Lake George landing took Burgoines watercraft & a number of Prisoners and other Spoillations &c the above John Burnap was with me at that time & I saw him at Pollet after we returned and further the Deponent saith not
/s/Hezekiah Goodrich - 
State of Vermont
Windsor County} At Norwich February 26th AD 1835
Personally appeared the above named Hezekiah Goodrich and made Solemn oath to the above deposition Before me /s/Joel Morris} Justice of the Peace
The above named Hezekiah Goodrich is considered a man of truth and veracity & his deposition may be relied on in any court attest /s/Joel Morris; Justice of the Peace

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Union Village Vermont
May 14th 1855

Hon L. P. Waldo
Comm &c

Sir
Herewith is the declaration of Polly Burnap widow of John Burnap who was a soldier of the revolution - Mrs Burnap is now a pensioner for the services of her deceased husband She claims a Warrant for 160 acres of land under the Act approved March 3d 1855

1st her declaration
2d the proof of marriage
The fact of her having a pension ['is it' crossed out] is proof of the death of her husband as is also her declaration
Your Obt Servt
/s/William Sweatt

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Union Village, Vermont
February 25th 1856

Hon J. Minot Comm &c

Sir
Yours informing me the Suspension of the claim of Polly Burnap, widow of John Burnap, for Bounty land was duly noted - as I was not concerned in procuring the Pension Certificate, I had supposed record evidence, in part at least, was used for that purpose, But I have since ascertained that what few rolls we now process, were not known at that time to exist - They were afterwards found, and lodged in the Archives of our State - And herewith I send you the Certificate of the Sec of State of Burnaps Service, which, I presume will from satisfactory, and hope the want of it, at the examination, will not much delay the allowance & new claim, as she is ready, in any advanced age, & in full health - 
The claim of Aaron Beede  (No 133 551) who received 40 acres of bounty land, under the Act of Sept 1850, altho sent prior to this claim has not been examined in your office, or at least I have received no notice of it - as he is very importunate, I would respectfully request information why it was not (if such is the fact) examined and determination in course - Your Obt Servt /s/William Sweatt

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State of Vermont.
Secretary of State's Office,
Montpelier Feby 22 A. D. 1856}

I certify that there is in this office a Pay Roll of Capt. Timothy Bush's Company in Colonel Joseph  March's regiment in the service of this State during the year 1777 which Roll bears the name of John Burnap's as receiving pay for service in said Company for the period of one month and 20 days.
Also a Pay Roll of Capt. Timothy Bush's Company under the direction of Major Whitcomb Jany 21, 1780, which bears the name of John Burnap as receiving pay for service as a private in said Company for the period of 1 month and 19 days.
[official seal affixed] Given under my hand and the seal of this Office this 22nd day of February A.D. 1856 - 
/s/Charles W. Willard
Secretary of State

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Bank of Windsor
Windsor Vt
June 28 1837.

Sir;
I herewith return you the duplicate notification in fav'r of John Burnap; - the first issued as at hand, he had rec'd his ['first' crossed out] due to Mar. 6th '37 previous to the receipt of this last.
I am, Sir, very respectfully your Obt. Servant
/s/Thomas Emerson Pension Agent
by R. Emerson Clerk.

attn. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office, 
May 2d 1837

Sir:
Be pleased to inscribe on your roll the name of John Burnap Private a Revolutionary Pensioner, at the rate of 31 dollars and 10 cents per annum; commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, under the act of June 7, 1832, and pay his pensions up to the time of the last semi-annual payment, if he should be still living; and, if not, you will pay the money due up to the day of his death.
Pensions under the above act are to be paid immediately on the production of the proper vouchers.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant, /s/J. L. Edwards
⇒Should another notification in this case come to hand, you will be pleased to return this to the Pension Office.

To the Agent for paying Pensioners at Windsor Vt.}

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Brief in the case of Polly Burnap, widow of John Orange County and State of Vermont
act 3d Feby: 1853.

Claim, ("original," ['or for increase"' crossed out)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 7" June, 1832.
Record evidence of Marriage

(If for increase.)
Has the additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? [blank]

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Payment to be made at Windsor Vt. by Presdt Bk. of Windsor 
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Vermont

Recorded in the Pension Office in Book E2 Vol. 3d Page 56 by D. D. Addison Clerk.

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WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.

I certify  that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Burnap of the State of Vermont who was a Private in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty One dollars and ten cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi=annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
[official seal affixed] Given at the War Office of the United States, this 2d. day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty=seven
/s/J. R. Poinsett
Secretary of War.

Examined and Countersigned.} J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

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[handwritten letter]

Union Village, Orange County Vermont
June 27th 1853.

Hon. L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir
Inclosed I send you such proof as I suppose is necessary to obtain a pension for Polly Burnap - If these papers are defective or if more are wanting pleas to notify me and I will rectify any errors which may have accurate. Getting pensions for people is entirely new to me and I only ['agreed' crossed out] consented to assist this old Lady, because others were old do nothing for him short of having the whole pension for one year.
Very Respectfully  Yours &c.
/s/Moses M. Davis.

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[handwritten letter]

Union Village Orange Co. Vt.
Sept. 20"1853'

Hon L. P. Waldo Com. of Pensions

Sir Inclosed I send you the additional affidavit of Seth Ellis and Mary F. Ellis in the case of Mrs Polly Burnap who claims a pension as the widow of John Burnap - under Act of February 3d 1853 - I also inclose the certificate of the Justice that the witnesses, Seth Ellis & Mary F. Ellis are credible. also, the affidavit of Mrs Polly Burnap that her maiden name was Polly Peake - 
This supplies what was requisite ['as' crossed out] to & substantiate her claims as per your favor of the 9th last.
If there should be any more testimony wanting please inform me as soon as convenient.
Very Respectfully
/s/Moses M. Davis.

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[addressed envelope]

Vt Sept 1st.

War Department
Pension Office
Washington City D. C.

Revolutionary Claims, old papers

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[addressed envelope]

Vt Sept 1st.

War Department
Pension Office
Washington City D. C.

Revolutionary Claims, old papers

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[handwritten letter]

Norwich Vt Aug. 25 1834

Dr Sir. Sometime since I sent you the additional papers in support of the claim of John Burnap as required by the Department, but have heard nothing from them. It is very unpleasant for old men to be held in suspends. Will the Department have the goodness to take up Mr. Burnap's claim, & if the evidence be complete, decide the case without further delays - 
Very Respectfully Yours
/s/Ira Davis

Hon J. L. Edwards

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[addressed envelope]

Norwich VT
Sep'r 19} Free

War Department
Hon J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D. C.

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[handwritten letter]

Dr  Sir, I perceive from yours of the 2d inst. that the Department have altogether on misapprehended the declaration & evidence of John Burnap, in relation to his claim under the act of June 7 - 1832. Instead of claiming to have performed  only three months service, you will find by carefully examining the papers that he claims to have served in 1776 one month in Washington's corps in making a road to Missisco bay. - In 1777 one month aat Mount Independence, in Capt. Bush's Company, Col Marsh's Regiment. In 1777 three months under the last mentioned officers at Lake George & the surrender of Burgoyne. These tours were proved by the affadavit of Hezekiah Goodrich. Also in 1776 in Col Johnson's regiment at Royalton three months, proved by Nathaniel Bugbee's affadavit. In 1780 he served in Whitcomb's Regiment at Kingston (now Washington) three months, proved by the affadavit of Solomon White or Elisha Waterman, and some shorter tours. the proof of which I do not now recollect. The above papers have all been forwarded to the Department and it seems rather unjust that the old soldier should be put to the trouble of procuring all the testimony again, or that the Department after so long a time should say that he claims only three month service, and therefore does not come within the act. I hope the papers will be reexamined and the claim adjusted without any further put off If the evidence has been lost let me know it and it shall be furnished again.
Yours Very Respectfully
/s/Ira Davis

Hon J L Edwards
Com'r Pensions} 
Norwich Sept 17 1734

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John Burnap

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Additional Affidavit of Seth Ellis

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I Seth Ellis of the Town of Thetford, County of Orange and State of Vermont, of lawful age, do depose, testify and say, that I was well acquainted with John Burnap of the town, county and State aforesaid, and I knew the said Burnap to be a revolutionary pensioner, and I also know that Polly Burnap was the wife of the aforesaid John Burnap, and that the said Polly Burnap is now the widow of said John Burnap who was a revolutionary pensioner.
/s/Seth Ellis

State of Vermont
Orange Co. ss} Thetford Sept. 19" 1853
Personally appeared Seth Ellis and made oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me /s/R M Gleason Justice of Peace

I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Seth Ellis of the Town of Thetford, Orange County and State of Vermont, and that he is a good and credible witness
/s/R M Gleason Justice of Peace

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Additional affidavit of Mary F. Ellis

Page 52

I, Mary F. Ellis, of the Town of Thetford, County of Orange and State of Vermont, of lawful age, do depose, testify and say, that I was well acquainted with John Burnap of the town county and State aforesaid, and I knew the said Burnap was a revolutionary pensioner - died & also know that Polly Burnap was the wife of the aforesaid John Burnap and that the said Polly Burnap is now the widow of said John Burnap, who was a revolutionary pensioner.
/s/Mary F. Ellis

State of Vermont
Orange Co. ss} Thetford Sept. 19" 1853.
Personally appeared Mary F. Ellis and made oath to the above affidavit by her subscribed
Before me /s/R M Gleason Justice of Peace

I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Mary F. Ellis of Thetford, Orange County Vermont and that she is a good and credible witness.
/s/R M Gleason Justice of Peace

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State of Vermont
Orange County ss.} Orange June 2d. 1853
Personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace within and for the county of Orange aforesaid Carlos Carpenter above named, known by me to the Town Clark of said Town, and keeper of the  Records of Marriages of said Town, and who is a witness entitled to full credit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the matter contained in the foregoing certificate by him signed
/s/S G. Fisher Justice Peace

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Affidavit of Polly Burnap

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I, Polly Burnap of the Town of Thetford & County of Orange and State of Vermont, of lawful age, do depose testify and say that previous to my marriage with John Burnap on the 13" day of February 1806, my name was Polly Peake.
/s/X her mark Polly Burnap

State of Vermont
Orange Co. ss. } Thetford, Sept. 19" 1853.
Personally appeared Polly Burnap and made oath to the above affidavit by her subscribed.
Before me, /s/ R M Gleason Justice of Peace

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I, Mary F. Ellis of Thetford Orange County and State of Vermont, of lawful age, do depose, testify and say, that I was well acquainted  with John Burnap, late of Thetford, in his lifetime - that said Burnap  died in the house where I know live on the 30" day of September 1839. I was present when said Burnap died - said Burnap was the Husband of Polly Burnap who still lives in the house with me, and who has not married since the death of John Burnap aforesaid
/s/Mary F Ellis

State of Vermont
Orange County }ss. Thetford June 20th A.D. 1853.
Then Mary F. Ellis personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath, that the foregoing deposition by her subscribed, contains the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. - before me, 
/s/RM Gleason Justice of Peace

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I, Seth Ellis, of Thetford, Orange County and State of Vermont, of lawful age, do depose testify and say that I was well acquainted with John Burnap, late of Thetford, in his lifetime - that said Burnap died in my house on the 30" day of September 1839 - I was present when said Burnap died - said Burnap was the Husband of Polly Burnap who still lives in my house, and who has not  married since the death of John Burnap aforesaid.
/s/Seth Ellis

State of Vermont
Orange County} ss Thetford June 20th A.D. 1853
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, /s/RM Gleason Justice of Peace

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evidence of Hezekiah Goodrich to John Burnap service connected & taken off

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I, John Burnap of Norwich in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of lawfull Age do testify and say on the first day of June 1776 I inlisted under one Lieut Vaughn and served one Month under Capt R. Johnson in Maj'r Hossenton's Rigement guarding the frontier & making a road from Newbury to Missisco Bay
In Feb'ry 1777 I was called out and put under Capt Timothy Bush Colo Joseph Marsh's Rigament and marched to Mount Independence for two months but the ice growing poor on the Lake and Bourgoine not appearing we were let off after about one month And that Hezekiah Goodrich of Norwich afforsaid was a soldier with me and did duty under those Officer's during the times specified and further the Deponent saith not
/s/John Burnap 
Windsor County ss Norwich May 24 1833 Personally appeared John Burnap the above signor and made Solomn oath to the above Deposition by him subscribed before me
/s/Joel Morris } Justice Peace
I hereby certify that the above deposing John Burnap is a credible & disinterested witness
/s/Joel Morris Just Peace

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I Nathaniel Bugbee of Thetford in the County of Windsor & State of Vermont aged 81 years depose & say that in the month of July 1776 I enlisted in Capt David Woodward's company, in Col Thos Johnson's regiment, for three months. The company proceed forthwith to Royalton (Vt.) where we built a fort and kept the garrison. about the middle of Sept I was detached by Col. Olcott  to go to Miller's Falls on Connecticut River to get a boat load of bar lead; on which service I was gone about 4 weeks. The rest of the company remained at Royalton untill the expiration of their term, which was about the time of my return with the lead, and as near as I can recollect not far from the  middle of October 1776, when we were discharged. And I further say John Burnap of Norwich enlisted with me & served i said Company during the above mentioned term of three months. For this service we were paid forty shillings per month by Capt. Woodward, according to the best of the recollection, and further saith not.
/s/Nathaniel Hughes

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} Personally appeared Nathaniel Hughes who I certify is a credible witness & subscribed to made oath to the above affadavit this 13th day of August 1836 Before me /s/IRA DAVIS Just. of peace

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See Burnaps evidence in Elisha Watermans case

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I Hezekiah Goodrich of Hanover, Grafton  County & State of Newhampshire aged 78 years, depose & say, I enlisted under Capt Robert Johnson in Maj Whitcomb's Regiment to cut & make a road from Newbury (Vt.) to Missisco Bay called the Hazen Road, and continued to work on said road one month when I was discharged. I also say that John Burnap of Norwich enlisted in said company  with me, and served during the town aforesaid. I further say that about the last of January 1777 I was drafted in Capt Bush's company for two months and were sent to mount Independence in the State of New York to prevent burgoyne crossing the Lake, on the ice. But a thaw came on and the ice became weak, and we were permitted to return home after about one month, and the said John Burnap was also a private in said company & served with e as above stated. I further testify & say, that in July 1777 I enlisted in Capt Burton's company in Col. Herrick's Regiment of Green Mountain Rangers for six months. We were marched to Charlestown N. H. then to Manchester Vt. then Pawlet, and were then sent to Lake George landing N.Y. when we took Burgoyne's water craft with a number of prisoners & stores. And I further well recollect that the said John Burnap was drafter in Capt Bush's company of Militia, and marched with us on the aforesaid expedition and I saw him in said company at Paulet after we returned from the taking of Burgoyne about the last of October 1777. And I can safely say that he served in that service three months or more. and further this deponent saith not.
/s/Hezekiah Goodrich
State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} Subscribed & sworn this 22d day of April AD 1835 before me at Norwich. /s/IRA DAVIS Justice of Peace

I hereby certify that Hezekiah Goodrich the above deponent is a person of strict veracity & entitled to full credit.
/s/IRA DAVIS Just of Peace

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I Nathaniel Bugbee of Norwich county of Windsor & State of Vermont aged 79 years depose and say, that about the first of July 1776 I enlisted in Capt David Woodward's company in Col Tho's Johnson's Regiment for three months and was sent to Royalton Vermont where we built a Fort and the company was stationed there to help the garrison untill the expiration of our enlistment, But just before the three months had expired I was sent down the Connecticut River by Gov. Olcott, to Millers Falls to bring up a Boat-load of lead, and to distribute it to the several Posts in the vicinity. And I clearly recollect that John Burnap of Norwich aforesaid, was a private with me in said Woodward's company and served during the above mentioned term. And further this deponent saith not.
/s/Nathaniel Bugbee
State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} Subscribed & sworn this 28th day of May AD. at Norwich 
Before me /s/IRA DAVIS Just of Peace

I hereby certify that Nathaniel Bugbee the above deponent is a respectable witness & entitled to full credit
/s/IRA DAVIS Just of Peace

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} County Clerk's office Woodstock June 1" 1835
I hereby certify that Ira Davis the above certifying Magistrate is a Justice of the Peace within & for said county of Windsor, duly qualified to administer oaths
[court seal affixed] In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & affixed my seal of office, on the day & years last above written. 
/s/Benj'a Swan Clerk

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I Elisha Waterman of Norwich county of Windsor & State of Vermont, aged 77 years depose & say that in December 1779 I enlisted in Capt Timothy Bush's company in Maj. Whitcomb's Regiment, and about the first of January 1780 we were marched to Newbury Vt where we remained sometime & were then sent to the Town of Corinth, and from thence to Kingstown, now Washington at which place we built a Fort and remained there untill the latter part of March 1780. having served three months. And I also say that I well recollect that John Burnap of Norwich was in private in said company and served with me three months as aforesaid, and we were there dismissed and further this deponent saith not. 
/s/Elisha Waterman

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} Subscribed & sworn this fourth day of March 1835 at Norwich 
Before me /s/IRA DAVIS Justice of Peace

I hereby certify that Elisha Waterman the above deponent is a person of veracity & entitled to full credit 
/s/IRA DAVIS Justice of Peace

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I Nathaniel Bugbee of Norwich County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged 78 years testify and say that in July 1776 I enlisted in Capt David Woodward's company Lt. Joshua Warren for three months and was sent to Royalton Vermont to build a fort and keep garrison to guard the frontier against the Indians. But previous to the  expiration of my time I was sent by Gov. Olcott to Miller's falls on Connecticut River for a quantity of lead for the use of the garrison, after which I do not recollect that I did any further service at the Fort but continued to serve at other places during the term of my enlistment.
And I further say that I well recollect that John Burnap of said Norwich was a private in said company and served with me as aforesaid. 
And further this deponent saith not.
/s/Nathaniel Bugbee
Sworn and subscribed this 28th day of September 1833 before me /s/Jacob Burton Just Peace
I hereby certify that Nathaniel Bugbee is a credible and disinterested witness.
/s/Jaco Burton} Just Peace

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I Elisha Waterman of Norwich County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged 74 years depose and say. - that in January 1780 I was called out in Capt Timothy Bush's company, in Maj Whitcomb's Regiment and sent to Kingstown (Vt) now Washington and served there three months, during which time we built a fort and kept the garrison, and returned home about the first of  April following; And further on the 18th of Oct. of the same year, I was called out in Capt John House: company to Royalton (Vt.) when the Indians burnt that place and was gone in that service one week. 
I also further say that I well recollect that John Burnap of Norwich aforesaid was a private in said companies and service with me during aforesaid terms. 
And further this deponent saith not.
/s/Elisha Waterman
Subscribed and sworn this 5th day of October 1833
Before me /s/Joel Morris Just Peace
I hereby certify that Elisha Waterman the above deponent is a credible and disinterested witness. /s/Joel Morris Just Peace

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} county Clerk's office Woodstock Apr. 23d 1834
I hereby certify that Joel Morris & Jacob Burton the within certifying magistrates are Justices of the Peace for the County of Windsor duly authorised to administer oaths and the above are their proper signatures.
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above mentioned.
/s/Benj'a Swan Clerk

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I Nathaniel Boardman of Norwich in the county of Windsor in the State of Vermont aged 76 years depose and say that about the 15 of July 1777 I enlisted in Capt Elisha Burton's company of Rangers, in Col Herrick's Regiment and were sent to Paulet (Vt) and thence to Lake George Landing in the State of New York, where we took Burgoynes Boats & prevented his return to Canada, the company then proceeded to Saratoga and was at the capture of Burgoine in Oct of the same year & remained at Paulet untill the company was dismissed. I also further testify & say, that John Burnap of Norwich was drafted in the Militia I think in Capt Timothy Bush's company, and marched at the same time with us, and after the return of the troops from the capture of Burgoyne was dismissed and returned home, having served as as I can state three months, and further say not. /s/Nath'l Boardman
The word "Benjamin" erased and "Timothy Bush's' inserted before signing.}

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} Personally appeared Nathaniel Boardman at Norwich in said County, this 5th day of May AD. 1836 and subscribed and made oath to the above affidavit.
Before me /s/IRA DAVIS Just of Peace
I hereby certify that Nath'l Boardman the above deponent is a person of unimpeachable veracity.
/s/IRA DAVIS Just of Peace

State of Vermont
Windsor County ss} County Clerk's office Woodstock Sept 5th 1836
I hereby certify that Ira Davis & Joel Morris the above & within subscribing magistrates, were at the dates of these affadavits & are now Justices of the Peace foresaid County duly qualified to administer oaths.
[court seal affixed] In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office on the day & year last above written.
/s/Benj'a Swan Clerk

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[handwritten letter]

[receipt stamp: U.S. PENSION OFFICE APR 3 1926]

MRS. SAMUEL RICHARDSON PUTNAM
21 OAK STREET
CLAREMONT, N. H. 

April 2nd 1926

The Pension Bureau, 
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension papers of John Burnap, a soldier of the American Revolution - probably from Norwich,  Vermont?
Yours truly, 
/s/Berenice Webb Putnam
(Mrs. Samuel R. Putnam)

Historian - Samuel Ashley Chapter, D.A.R.

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[margin notes: 2-1 ct. stamps retd GRY Rev Sec Enc 2-1 ct Stamp OK Rws]

[handwritten letter]

[logo: SPAVINOFF TRADEMARK] CHURCH BROS. 
Manufacturers & Sole Proprietors of Spavinoff
Sure Cure for Ringbones, Sparins, Wind Galls, Enlargements, Sweeney, Curbs, Sores &c.

Afton, N. Y. Aug. 19 1905
The U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C. 

My dear Sir: - 
Will you kindly furnish me with the military record and all other data you may have concerning John Burnap, son of Dec. John and Susanna Burnap who went to Norwich, Vt. in 1771. John served in the Revolutionary War and his brother Jacob was killed in the same war. John Burnap received a pension and I am very anxious to establish proof of his lineage so as to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. Any assistance you may be able to give me will be appreciated.
Yours very truly
/s/Emma H. Church
(Mrs. Fred) L. Box 274, Afton, N.Y. 

[receipt stamp: U.S. PENSION OFFICE D AUG 20 1915]

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[handwritten letter]

[margin note: Rev Sec] 

[logo: DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION] 

MRS. AMOS E. AYRES
STATE REGENT 
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

[receipt stamp: U. S. PENSION OFFICE K JUL 28 1919]

July 24, 1919

Pension Office
Washington, D. C. 

Gentlemen: - Please send me a record of pension of John Burnap and any other information you may be able to give me concerning his Revolutionary service. 
I find in the Burnap genealogy the following: "John Burnap came with his father to the town of Norwich x x x. Served in the war of the Revolution and drew a pension for many years. After the war he settled on a farm near Union Villiage (in the town of Norwich and Thetford)."
Thanking you in advance for this favor, I am
Very truly yours, 
/s/Lucy Hoskins Ayres.

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION. 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., [[blank], 19 [blank]

In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank] for a statement of the military history of John Burnap a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W.F. 634
[column headings: DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.|LENGTH OF SERVICE.|RANK.|OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.(CAPTAIN.|COLONEL.)|STATE.|
June1, 1776|i mo.|Pvt.|(Robert Johnson|Major - Hoisington)|Vt.|
July 1776|3 mos.|[blank]|(David Woodward.|Thomas Johnson.)|[blank]|
Fall 1776|2 mos.|[blank]|( - Bailey|Thomas Johnson)|[blank]|
Feb. 1777|1 mo.|[blank]|(Timothy Bush|Joseph Marsh)|[blank]|
June 1777|3 weeks.|[blank]|(Lt. - Chamberlin| ✓ )|[blank]|
+July 1777|3 mos.|[blank]|(Timothy Bush.|Joseph Marsh)|[blank]|
Aug 1778|1 mo|[blank]|( - Bailey|Peter Olcott.)|[blank]|
June 1779|6 weeks.|[blank]|(Lt - Chamberlin.| ✓ )|[blank]|
Jan 1780|3 mos.|[blank]|(Timothy Bush.|Major Whitcomb)|[blank]|
Oct 1780|1 week.|[blank]|(John House| ✓ )|[blank]|
[end of columns]
Battles engaged in, at Lake George Landing
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Norwich, Windsor Co., Vt.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 16. 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Norwich. Vt.
Age at date of application, born in Lebanon. Conn in 1752.
Remarks: he married Feb. 13. 1806 in Orange, Orange Co. Vt. and she was allowed pension on an application executed June 25 1853. While a resident of Thetford Vt. Age 86 years.

Respectfully, 
Commissioner

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June 7, 1926

Mrs. Samuel R. Putnam
21 Oak St.
Claremont, N. H. 

Madam:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 634, that JOHN BURNAP was born in 1752 in Lebanon, Connecticut.
While a resident of Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont, he enlisted and served as private with the Vermont Troops as follows:
From June 1, 1776, one month in Captain Robert Johnson's Company, Major Hoisington's Regiment.
From July, 1776, three months in Captain David Woodward's Company, Colonel Thomas Johnson's Regiment.
In the fall of 1773, two months in Captain Bailey's Company, Colonel Thomas Johnson's Regiment.
From February, 1777, one month in Captain Timothy Bush's Company, Colonel Joseph Marsh's Regiment.
In June, 1777, three weeks under Lieutenant Chamberlin
From July, 1777, three months in Captain Timothy Bush's Company, Colonel Joseph Marsh's Regiment; he was in the battle at Lake George Landing.

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From August, 1778, one month in Captain Bailey's Company, Colonel Peter Olcott's Regiment.
From June, 1779, six weeks under Lieutenant Chamberlin.
From January, 1780, three months in Captain Timothy Bush's Company, Major Whitcomb's Regiment.
In October, 1780, one week under Captain John House.
He was allowed pension on his application  executed August 16, 1832, at which time he was living in Norwich, Vermont. He died September 30, 1839, at Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.
He married February 13, 1806, in Orange, Orange County, Vermont, Polly Peake of said Orange. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 25, 1853, at which time she was eighty-six years of age and was a resident of Thetford, Vermont.
The above noted is the only soldier from Norwich, Vermont, named John Burnap that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.

Respectfully, 
WINGFIELD SCOTT
Commissioneer